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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
MI. Burton's Campaign.

Mr. Burton in his race for the mayoralty
OF Cleveland will accept no contributions to
his campaign fund from corporations. 1t Is
an excellent resolution. and one on when
he is to he congratulated. AS a rule cor
poration money contributed to poitlca
campaigns has a corrupt object. Sometimes
there Is corrupt understanding, some
times not. The sugar trust in Its contrl-
button to the Cleveland campaign In ls92
had its eye on sugar schedule lot the
promised revision of the tariff, and IN ls9t
got just what 1t wanted. And. not unlikely,
II Mr. Hartman for his corporations con-
tributed to the Roosevelt campaign in l"a
he hoped IL would rot escape notice If Mr.
Roosevelts stay In the White House should
be continued.
1t is to be regrett ed however. that Mr..
Burton's campaign is not as free from crit
icsm on other scores as on this. He has
an asset-his PRINCIPAL asset-which in Its
way Is as renrehensble as corporation
money would be Why should a national
administration. figuring on the succsssion.
NEEDLE with the affairs of a state. city or
town? Why should attention be drawn
from local affairs IN a city race and hxed
upon a candidacy for the presidency? MI
Burtons campaign is weak just there He
is the Presidents man. put lOr"dru iol
the benefit of Secretary Taft. He had no
thought Of running for mayor. nor the re-
publicans of Cleveland any thought of ask
ing him to run, until the suggestion came
from higher up"
VIII the voters of Cleveland indorse such
a policy? 1t Is new. and in a sense dan
gerous Our most conspicuous failure as
a people is found in our municipal efforts.
The difficulty has been TO keep politics as
much restrained as possible in the govern
lment of cities. to impress upon voters the
necessity Of pitching such campaigns more
on the level of the public welfare from the
business point of view. Our only successes
in municipal rule have been achieved where
campaigns have been so conducted.
But in Cleveland the President adds ma
tioual politics to local politics. and asks
for a vote. purely on political lines The
question, n the last analysis Is not the
best government for the city of Cleveland,
hut control of the citY-the largest in the
state-in the interest of downing Mr..
Foraker for reelection to the Senate. and
insuring the vote of Ohio for Secretary
Taft in the next republican national con-
yention In viewing the proposition one Is
almost justified in dropping into slang.
For. as a matter of fact. 1t does beat the
band
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custom, the profits would have been very
much smaller and the price to the con-
sumner much less. Suppose, for instance,
Standard OIL had been content with % per
cent profits. The consumer would doubt
less have paid much less for his oils and
lubricants and other products Suppose,
under the competitive system. which the
Standard has crushed. the trade in general
had averaged a 10 per cent profit. The
consumer would have paid for his necessi-
ties probably less than half tlat he has
been paying for the past several years.
Just how the consumer has ever been
benefited by the absorption of the petroleum
business by the Standard remains one of
the puzzles of modern finance The fiction
might have persisted with some show of
success here and there but for the showing
by the books of the average annual profits
of the Standard The advantages of COM
bination to the consumer dwindle along
side of this stupendous disclosure of divi-
bends for the stockholder and it will re-
quire some exceedingly shrewd corporation
lawyer reasoning to persuade the country
that Standard Oil is one of it's best friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
New JERSEY.

The democrats of New Jersey have nomi-
mated practical politician for governor.
In the circumstances they have probably
done better than had they taken Woodrow
Wilson. who had been suggested. Mr.. Will
son IS accomplished man, fully equal 10
the duties II the office, and in the govern
Urs chair would give good account of
himself But he Is not politician, and in
Jersey there IL an enormous amount of
politics to the square inch. He would not,
therefore. as a candidate have met the re-
quIrements OF the occasion. In such cases
1t IS necessary to night politics with politics.
TAe republicans have been in power for
some years. and their present prospects to
remain are good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
OverStrain.
From the Baltimore American.

In view of the breakdown of one after
another of the men who stand at the head
and front of industrial affairs and those
who are sacrificed in the crash that carries
the magnates from the stage of active life
the great American text receives fresh en-
phasis. Oyerstrain is the bane of Ameri-
can life. and the exhaustion of nervous VI
tally IS the penalty. But the homily upon
the folly of rushing and striving falls upon
deaf ears, for the man behind the one in
the race for the ultima thule of material
istlc effort takes no account of the carrying
off the field of his fellow The biblical
smile of the pitcher broken at the cistern
accurately describes present day conditions
In the mad rush for the waters that are
supposed TO impart new elixir to living
the avdious often fall while making the
supreme endeavor.
The collapse of II. H. Rogers is a warn
ing against the strain and tension of mod
ern industry.
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Have The Star Follow YOU

Readers of The Star may have The Even
ing and Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part OF the country at the rate of 6oc
per month, or The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
A Fictitious impression.

Il cannot help thinking of the wonderful
thought displayed in your daughters com
mencement essay last June"
Yes, answered Mr. Cumrox "judging
from that essay you would think she was
as much interested in The Subservience o.
Individual Ambition to Eternal Destiny as
she Is In ice cream soda. But she isn't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
Lean Times2
From the Springfield Republican

Business conditions are a great deal worse
In England than here, reports western
railroad official just returned from Europe.
In this connection may also be noted re-
ports of hard times coming from Italy,
which are rather curiously given as the
cause of numerous departures Of United
States Italians for their old homes. Hay-
ing had plenty of work the past year or
two and saved money, they are now going
back in larger numbers than common for
the season to help relatives in distress or
under eviction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Diversion

Money doesn't bring happiness" said
the trite philosopher
NO. answered Mr.. Dustin Stax: ut
doesn't exactly bring happiness, but it af-
fords some of us bilionaires great deal Of
amusement to see the efforts of people to
get some of ours away from u.s."
Conscience" said Uncle Eben, rs what
dey calls a still small voice And some o.
deshere grafters make it seem dat every
year it's gittin' still smaller"
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Pull.

Father" said little Rollo what is
meant by 'pul'?''
Pull my son." answered the man of ex-
perience lis personal friendship skilfully
managed so that 1t will pay dividends
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Just as Good!
Erom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
1t is now a crime for druggist to sub
stitute another article for that for which
customer specifically asks. That Is we'll 1t
ought to be recognized as decidedly Often
sive. though not necessarily criminal, for
druggist to try to persuade a customer to
accept something else as Just as good.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

After going to such pains TO suppress the
Gilbert ana Sullivan opera. out of defer
euce TO the m:kado's feelings. II is little
hard for the English government to find
itself held responsible for the anti-Japanese
disturbances in Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

The affinity idea still has its advocates
among people who make study of matri-
monial conditions. But there is distinct
prejudice against giving a man or woman
too many guesSes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

Scientific tests TO determine whether or
not a witness is telling the truth may be
all right. bIt there fears that they will
merely open the way for new compiled tons
in expert testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
Autumnal Gloom.

The melancholy days are here
OF which the poets sadly rhyme.
The reason for their grief is clear
It's hotter than the summer time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

Tom Lawson is in danger of becoming
one of the men whom financiers call
author and whom authors call a financier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

If Judge Parker were man who thirsted
for notoriety he could be having a great
deal to say about the habits of wild cam
paign contributors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

When presidential booms are usual it
Is something of a distinction for man of
Senator Foraker's Importance to be with
out one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

Unfortunate events in ST Louis point to
the necessity of revising the rules govern
ing spectators at base ball game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

Maxim Gorky has had more trouble with
his domestic affairs than some of the Pitts
burg milionaires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

Mr.. Roosevelt has succeeded in awaken
ing far greater interest than that which
customarily precedes presidential mes
sage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

Mr. Roosevelt is still regarded by many
statesmen the possessor of what might
be called a subconscious presidential boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

CONSERVATION would prevail If. after
study OF European methods, Mr.. Taft
should come back with government owner
shin symptoms.
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Boswells,

From the Providence Journal.
Mr.. Carnegies remarks about the kaiser
indicate an ambition on his part to become
the Jacob Riis of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

The Paris mob has again assembled and
adjourned without transacting any business
worth mentioning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18

1t Is September, notwithsta nding the fact
that the oyster is shy and the straw hat
holds it's own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
Always Running.

from the UmahA Bee.
Col. Bryan has not decided to run again.
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But Not Many.
From the IndianapoI

From the Indianapolis News.
Inasmuch as that $7395 was all velvet and
has reached him Just at this time possibly
Mr.. Rockefeller can afford to indulge In a
few oysters this season.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
MEETING OF
DITCH COMPANY HELD

An adjourned meeting OF the stock
holders Of the De Weese-Dye Ditch &
Reservoir company was held In the
district court room Wednesday after
noon for the purpose of hearing pro-
positions relating to the matter OF
raising the heighth of the dam at the
storage reservoir in the Wet Noun
tain valley with the view of impound-
ing al argely increased quantity Of
water for private uses.
One OF the propositions implied an
increase In the heighth OF the dam
from forty-two to one hundred feet;
the other from FIVE to twenty feet
above the present water line. No
action was taken by the stockholders.
the question being referred to the
board of directors for determination.
Fifty-two hundred out OF total Of
sixty eight hundred shares OF stock
were represented at the meeting.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
TAKEN TO SPRINGFIELD.
ILLINOIS, FOR TRIAL

Deputy Sheriff Henry Bogardus OF
Sangamon county, Illinois. arrived
here Sunday afternoon for the pur-
pose of taking Fred Ramelow. who
has been in jail here for several weeks
back to Springfield to face trial on
the charge Of burglary and larceny.
Bogardus was provided with a re-
QUESTION from Governor Deneen, pro-
perly endorsed by Governor Harper of
this state, and the prisoner was turned
over to him to be taken back to
Illinois. The officer and his prisoner
left for Denver en- route to Springfield
Sunday evening.
Ramelow was arrested at Salida, on
June 18th, for robbing passengers on
westbound Denver & Rio Grande
passenger train and brought here by
special agent Of the company and
locked up pending hearing OF the
case against him. The robbery Is al
legged to have been committed near
Texas Creek, in this county, and on
that account, the prisoner was brought
to Canon City for trial.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
WILL BE TAKEN TO
SPRINGFIELD FOR TRIAL

Fred Ramelow, who was arrested
on a Denver & Rio Grande passenger
train at Salida five or six weeks ago
and brought here by a special agent
OF the company and turned over to
the authorities on the charge of steal
ing purse containing a sum of
money from woman during the pas
sage of the train through this county,
will be taken to Springfield, Illinois.
his old home, to stand trial for bur-
glary and larceny.
When taken before Judge Bailey
for examination Ramelow said that
his home was in Springfield, Illinois,
and that his father was engaged in the
butchering and meat market business
in that city. To test the truth of his
statements Judge Bailey addressed a
letter to his father, also one to the
chief of police at Springfield, and re-
ceived confirmation of his confession.
The latter wrote that Ramelow bore
a bad reputation in Springfield and
that he was wanted there for various
criminal offenses.
telegram was received from the
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
LOTS OF CANON CITY SPORTS
WILL NOW GO FISHING

A great many Canon City people
are planning a fishing and camping
trip on the Gunnison river and its
tributaries and will betake themselves
very shortly to the western slope for
that purpose. The reports from the
fishing streams of that section of the
state have been somewhat unsatis-
factory up to the present time owing
to the high stage of water caused by
the melting snow, but the existing
condition of affairs cannot last much
longer and when the waters get down
to a normal flow it is predicted that
fishing will be unusually good.
Hitherto the anglers have been COM
PEELED to do their fishing from the
banks on account of the impOssibility
Of wading the streams-a thing which
the trout fishermen dislike very much.
Until the flood waters subside the
disciple of Isaak Walton does not
care to try his skill as he cannot get
into the stream, which is to him one
of the features of the sport. About
the first of August the hegira will
begin and from that time on to the
end Of the month or later parties Of
Canon City people may be found en-
camped almost anywhere on the Gun
nison river and it's branches from
Crested Butte down to Montrose and
beyond.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
VERY INTERESTING SERIES
OF SOUVENIR POSTAL CARDS

In addition to n very complete line
Of American and foreign souvenir post
cards, embracing an almost endless
variety OF subjects. Messrs. Mitchell
& Egbers OF the Palace drug store.
have added to their stock large
number OF cards having a distinctivel
local flavor, which render them pc
culiarly appropriate for mailing to
Eastern friends. Among them are a
series OF twenty cards showing in re-
production wild west" scenes from
the paintings OF Innes. the well known
Canadian artist; a series OF sixteen
cards on which are reproduced the
pictures OF Leslie J. Shelton. the
famous painter of Colorado mountain
views. and a series of ten cards being
reproductions from the brush OF Nash.
the popular painter OF Colorado wild
flowers. A set OF these cards show
much that is characteristic OF the state
and make a fairly comprehensive pic
ture gallery OF the Rocky Mountain
region. They are worthy OF place
in any home In the country.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
WAS NOT THE MAN
THEY ARE LOOKING FOR

The authorities at Provo. Utah, a
few days ago wired Warden Cleghorn
that they had Chas. Turner, the col
ored man who made such a sensation
al escape from the penitentiary here
Saturday night, the 18th instant, un-
der arrest and asked that an officer
be sent there to identify the prisoner.
They wer SO confident that the man
they had in custody was the one
wanted here that an officer was dis
patched to Provo to investigate the
case. While the man under arrest
was found to bear close resemblance
to Turner it was conclusively proven
to be a case of mistaken identity, and
he was discharged from custody.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
SPECIAL AGENT MISKELL OF
D. & X. G, HERE ON FRIDAY

A. W. Miskell of Salida special agent
of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
company, was here on Friday in con-
sultation with Fred Ramelow and
Geo. N. O'Neal, prisoners in the county
jail charged with the robbery OF a
number Of passengers on a Denver &
Rio Grande train near Texas Creek
during the night of June 18th. The
purpose Of Mr.. Miskell's visit was Of
ascertaining II possible whether Rame-
low and O'Neal were guilty OF steal
ing a purse from a Florence woman,
alleged to have contained one thou
sand dollars. Complaint was made to
the company by the woman in ques-
ton of her loss and an intimation
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
WALTER RICHARDS APPOINTED
TO POSITION IN POSTOFFICE

Walter G. Richards has resigned his
position as lieutenant OF the fire de-
partment and has accepted place on
the clerical force OF the Canon City
postofilce.
On account OF the extra labor In
volved in the observance OF the recent
order OF the postmaster general re-
quiring all post ofiices to keep an
exact account Of the weights Of all
classes OF mail matter during the six
months beginning July 1st. and the
further fact that each member Of the
regular clerical staff is entitled to 16
days leave of absence during the va
cation season, Postmaster Lewis has
been authorized to employ an addi-
tional man.
Whether Mr.. Richards appointment
will be q permanent one or not 10 not
known at this time, but will depend
somewhat upon circumstances.
While some Of the Colorado towns
are falling somewhat behind In their
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
FLORENCE YOUTH SUFFERS
PAINFUL INJURY TO ANKLE

Florence, July 26.-The eight-year-
old son OF A. F. Pastorius, who was
run over by hose cart yesterday. Is
found to have very badly mashed
ankle. from which injury 1t will take
a couple OF months to recover.
With other boys he was taking the
hose cart back to the engine house
after a fire at the home Of Mr.. NJ. F..
Hall.
The fire was caused by defective
gasoline stove which leaked. the gas
generated going to the ceiling OF the
room. At noon when Mr.. Hall applied
a match to the stove the gas ignited
and caused an explosion which blew
of the roof OF the kitchen.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
RIO GRANDE EXCURSION
TO MARSHALL PASS

Announcement has been made that
the Denver & Rio Grande will run an
excursion from Pueblo to Marshall
Pass Sunday, August 4. When the
proposition for such an excursion was
first considered 1t was planned to
make the trip on one of the Sundays
in July, but owing to other arrange
ments this trip had to be postponed.
The Marshall Pass trip is one OF the
most interesting offered by the Rio
Grande during the season. 1t permits
the excursionist to get a view Of the
famous Royal Gorge. one of the prin-
cipal beauties Of the Rocky Mountain
region. Added to this is the beauty
of the trip from Salida over the mar
row gauge line to the top OF the pass.
The special train will leave Canon
City about $3.50 o'clock Sunday morn
ing, August 4.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
FRIENDSHIP CLUB HAPPILY
ENTERTAINED AT MEREDITHS

The Friendship Club was pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. John Meredith
last Friday afternoon. The house was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
in the club colors, purple and white.
Those present were Mrs. Sam
Wright and Miss Mable, Mrs. Sam
Taylor and Miss Pearl, Mrs. Carter
and Miss Alma, Mrs. NJ. Gardener and
Miss Susie, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Joe Mayors,
Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Stems,
Mrs. Chatburn, Mrs. Will Boles, Miss
Willie Swan and Grandma Wyatt.
Two new members were added, Mrs.
Dick Knight and Mrs. Reeves.
The refreshments consisted Of dain-
ty sandwiches, tied with the club col
ors, pickles, ice tea and cakes.
All present had a most enjoyable
time and adjourned to meet next
Friday afternoon at 1870 for a tally
no ride to the swimming pool.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
The Limit Of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists
are unanimous in the conclusion that
the generally accepted limitation of
human life is many years below the
attainment possible with the advanced
knowledge of which the race is now
possessed. The critical period, that de-
termines it's duration, seems to be be-
tween so and GO; the proper care of
the body during this decade cannot be
too strongly urged; carelessness then
being fatal to Longevity. Natures best
helper after so is Electric Bitters, the
scientific tonic medicine that revital
ICES every organ Of the body. Guar
anteed by Hunter Palmer, druggist.
SOC
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
Thompson Wall Paper &
Paint Co.
us Nah Street.
In Union Is Strength
us Nan Street.

To the Editor:
Having been under the care OF doc
tors lately. mtold that II wish
TO keep In good health | must follow
these In structions:
Eat only light breakfast" also
Breakfast should be the best meal
OF the day"
Run or walk two miles before
breakfast" also, Never attempt to
do anything on an empty stomach"
Take a cold bath the first thing In
the morning." also. Remember the
shock to the system OF suddenly heat
or cold is very Injurious"
Never use pillow" also. The
most refreshing sleep Is obtained whsa
the head 10 elevated"
DO not get In the habit OF sleeping
In the daytime" also. Always take
n nap in the afternoon"
Eat only at meal times" also Eat
whenevr you feel hungry"
Get up at Ave o'clock evory morn
ing" also. Sleep until thoroughly
rested. no matter how late is."
When doctors disagree-oh. but
what's the use?
vALETUD!NARIAN,
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01
SANTA FE BRAKEMAN VICTIM
OF A PAINFUL ACCIDENT

Roy Threlkeld, a brakeman in the
employ of the Santa Fe Railroad COM
pany, was rather seriously hurt while
switching cars at the Nonac coal
mine, familiarly known as "No. s."
in South Canon a day or two ago. The
club which he had used in twisting
up the brake, was in some manner
pulled out of his hand, releasing the
wheel and as it flew around the stick
struck the unfortunate man on the
head, cutting a cash about two inches
long.
DR.. Holmes, the compeny's physi-
clan, was telephoned for and hastened
to the scene of the accident, subse-
quently taking the young man to his
office where his injuries were atten-
ded to. Threlkeld Is getting along
nicely and it is expected will be able
to be out on the streets again in
day or two.
Cañon City record., 1907-08-01

insure the payment Of the entire in
debtedness. Very few of the creditors
are home people, most of them being
wholesale merchants in Chicago and
other Eastern cities. In the assign
ment, which was filed for record in
the Office of the county clerk, it is
stated that the party of the first part
is indebted to divers persons in sundry
sums of money which he is unable to
pay in full and is desirous of provid-
ing for the payment of the same so
far as is in his power by an assign
ment of all his property for that pur-
pose"
Mr. Thede, who has been sick for
some time, left for the east Saturday,
where he will spend some time in
rest and recreation.