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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25
RUBBER COMPANY'S BUILDINGS
ARE SOLD FOR THE TAXES

Buena Vista, Colo, April 22.-For
reasons unknown to the public, the
American Production company, organ
ICED for the purpose of extracting rub
ber from the Colorado rubber plant.
thousands of acres of which surround
this place. suddenly shut down their
plant here last fall and soon after
shipped their machinery to Denver.
They had refused to pay their taxes
for 1906, and when representatives of
the company began tearing down the
buildings to remove them, County
Treasurer c. F. johnson stopped them,
issued a distraint warrant, and Sat-
urday all of the improvements, includ-
ing three large frame buildings. were
sold by the sheriff to A. F. Gehrmaa
for $247, which barely covered taxes
due upon the property. leaving Few
other bills yet unpaid.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25
GREELEY RAISES ITS
DONATION TO FUND

Denver. April Estate Senator w.
l. Clayton of Greeley, while in Denver
yesterday, announced that the Greeley
Commercial club will give $1,000 in
stead Of $500 to the 100000 now be-
ing raised to advertise Colorado This
brings the total up to SIT 1900.
The appointment of an advisory
committee from the Committee of One
Hundred was announced and the COM
mittee consists of Jas. R. Huston,
chairman; W. A. Hover and W. Z.
Skinner of Denver. Albert Reed of
Boulder, and c. H. Nichols of Trinidad
This committee will act with the ex-
ecuuve committee of the Colorado
State Commercial association in de-
Gliding the best expenditures of the
100000.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25
NO FEDERAL INQUIRIES INTO
FIRE INSURANCE AFFAIRS

Spokane, Wash, April 24.-There
insurance affairs. The Spokane cham
Der of commerce, which petitioned
President Roosevelt to make such an
investigation, has received a reply
from Commissioner Herbert Smith of
the department of commerce, stating
that certainly under the present fed
eral statutes and judicial interpreta-
tons the government would have no
Jurisdiction. either through this de-
partment or any other, to exercise
compulsory power in making such an
uvestigation."
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25

cation through Warden Cleghorn of
the state penitentiary for a parole on
May 10, when he becomes eligible for
one, and as his conduct has been ex-
cellent since he was committed the
parole will be granted as soon a.
asked for. In addition to the time re-
mitted on a sentence for good beha-
vior, Johnson has earned an extra
three months by work upon the rock
pile at Canon City.
Fidelity Johnson's sentence expires
on Feb. 10. 1908, and by his good be-
havior he will regain his freedom
through parole one year and three
months before that time.
When misfortune came to the John
son family and E. NJ. Johnson was
convicted of wrecking the Fidelity
Savings and Trust company bank, of
which he had been president, and was
sent to the state prison, Mrs. Johnson
met the blow bravely She wasted no
tears over the change in her fortune,
but at once sought work as a dress
maker. By this means she has sup
ported herself while her husband has
been in prison. Naturally, Johnson
will not wish to stay in Denver, where
his misfortunes are town talk, and
with his family he will find a quiet
haven somewhere in the eastern
states where he is not known.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25

did not discuss these matters with
the president My call was simply
one of respect l have been in New
York and am now on my way home,
for which place I expect to leave to-
night"
Senator Borah. who is assisting in
the prosecution of Messrs. Haywood,
Meyer and Pettibone. officials of the
Western Federation of Miners, who
are alleged to be implicated in the
murder of Former Governor Steunen-
berg. said the trial which is to begin
early in May will, in his opinion. last
about two months.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25
Excursion Rates.

Some Rio Grande attractions-one
fare for round trip.
Colorado Springs, May 13. IA and
10, good to return May IS.
Montrose, May q and %. good to
return urtil May 25.
s44.20 round trip, tickets on sale April
26 to May 10. good to return until
July 81, 1907. Liberal stop-overs en-
route, and diverse routes. Let US tell
you what we have on this trip.
H. S MADDOX, Agent
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25

Il was asked by the interstate com
merce commission what l regarded as
the greatest achievement OF my rail-
road experience. My reply was that
considered the closing OF the break in
the Colorado river on the afternoon OF
February ii as the most remarkable
achievement of recent history. In the
handling OF rock and stone our engs-
rneers made a record which Is likely To
stand for many years to come -
Statement by E. II Hartman In Wash
ingtou. D. c.. March 6.
When President Roosevelt demanded
>that the Southern Pacihc company
Akc steps To save the Imperial valley
OF California by stopping the break In
the Colorado river. the prospect was
gloomy. For years q duel had waged
between nature and science. and. 50
far. aature had won.
To-day II II different The break has
been closed. closed within q period
which has as1onished the engineering
world. The feat was thus described
by Mr. Hartman:
The time actually consumed IN
making the closure. dating from the
dumping of the first rock. was fifteen
days and two hours. during which in
terval 1900 cubic yards Of material,
eb per cent Of which was rock. the bal
ance gravel and clay. were handled.
The difiiculties which confronted the
engineers will be better appreciated
when II Is recalled that the Colors do
river, with a low of $4,000 seconds
feet, was rrushing .madly through
break l.io0 feet long In soft earth
banks. In mid-chAnnel the depth OF
the water vas thirty-four feet
But not only has the break been
closed: the Southern Pacific engineers
sre determined that snch break shall
pnoA occu. again Additional material
Is being added Today a: the rate OF
S,OO8 cubic feet each twenty-four hours
and when completed the dam will con
,xtain 10000 cubic yards of material
N2o0 yards of which will he rock and
the balance gravel and clay.
The maximum amount OF water con
tended with during the construction Of
the dam approximated 10000 second
feet. In q period of little more than
two weeks n structure OF rock. gravel
and clay was built across the channel
The top OF the dam is now four feet
above the level OF the water. Its YER
ticle distance from the top Of the base
is sixty feet. The dam will be raised
FIVE or SIX feet higher. In order TO be
safely above highest known water and
II is to be padded on the upstream side
with clay until It shall become entirely
imperyions.
A great railroad corporation. with
abundant rolling stock. alone could
have achieved this feat The entire
equipment OF the Southern Pacific was
It the command of the engineers dur
ing the period Of the work. At times
eyea the locomotives on passenger
raias In transit were diverted to haul
rock to the scene OF the accident, and
huarries hundreds Of miles distant
poutributAd materials to Close the
break.
Temporarily. at least the Colorado
las been conquered. but like the Mis-
issippl In its delta region. Il will bsar
va&ching always. The Colorado 10 one
k/(hs shiftiest slysst. and most
Sachsrous rivers that ever ran.
The original scheme 70 reclaim the
mpsrial valley represented design
BON one Of he richest sectious of soil
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25
Half Rates to Mexico City and Return

Tickets will be sold by the Colorado
rip to Mexico City and return. April
25th to Mcy 18th, June sth to 18th.
and June goth TO July 18th: limited to
hree months and good for stop-overs.
Write for booklets on Mexico. T. E.
Fisher. G. P \. Denver
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25

Special Excursions to Mexico City.
The Colorado & Southern offers half
rates to Mexico City and return; tick
cts to be sold on April 25th to May
18th. June sth to 18th, and June goth
toJuly 18th; good ninety days; stop
overs in both directions. Full infor-
nation regarding Mexico on appllca-
tion r E. Fisher. G. p A. Denver.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25
Free Booklets on Old Mexico.

In connection with the special ex-
cursions TO Mexico City. the Colorado
& Southern is distributing some hand
some illustrated literature. Tickets
to May 18th, June Sth to 18th, and
June goth to July 18th. good for
ninety days: stop-overs In both direc-
dons-T E Fisher. G. P A. Denver
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-04-25

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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
RACES AT THE DRIVING PARK

For the Benefit of Memorial and All
Souls Hospitals a Great Success.
About 1000 people attended the race
meet of the Morris County Road
Drivers Association Saturday after
noon. The track was in fine condi.
tion.
The first race 2.30-2.4O trot or pace
was called at 130 sharp, only three
horses started. Butcher Boy, II. A
jaeger. Newark, owner won in two
straight heats; BERTHE W. second ;
Blue Boy, third. Time 2.32f 2.31.
The special race for Judges Silver
Cup was started with five entries, best
three in five heats. Fancy Spot, r..
A. Price owner, with W. ii. Emery
driving, won. He finished 3-2-1-1-l.
Time 2.28t 229; 2.29: 2.29; 2.29.
Lancewood. S. Mitchell owner and
driver, second and Lucille Merriam,
DIR. A. Trimmer, owner, driven by
Bert Tunis, third.
There were only two starters in the
free-for-all. Yellow Kid, Fl. s. Jaeger,
owner, driven by Mcbride, won two
straight heats. Peaches, r. A. Price,
owner, second. Time, 2.29; 2.27.
There were seven starters in the
ESQ trot or pace. Emerol, Thomas
Holmes, owner, driven by f. Ballen-
tine won two straight heats. Don W.,
r. A. Price, owner, second !; Vance,
III. A. Jaeger, owner third. Time,
I2.38; 2.39.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
REPUBLICAN CLUB ORGANIZED

An Enthusiastic neutrality-suspicious. by
Senator Hillery and II. q. kellogg.
A Young Mems Republican Club
was organized last Friday evening and
the following officers we're elected :
John H. Bonsall, president; DR.. F. Fl.
Glazebrook, vice-president; /; George e..
Bullwinkel, secretary. An executive
committee was appointed as follows :
Alan Carpenter, E. X. Mills, T. L.
Wilson, W. f. Day, Jr., Kingsley
Twining. A smoker will be given
Monday ylevening, October 18th. Sen
Hillery and several other prominent
speakers will address the members and
friends.
The Young Mems Republican Club
had house warming in the form of
smoker at the Republican headquar-
ters last night. The room was full all
the evening, with many coming and
going. President Bonsall presided and
Secretary Bullwinkel was kept busy
recording names.
The guests of the evening were Sen
ator Hillery and Frederick G.. Kellogg,
both of whom made interesting ad-
dresses that applied particularly to
young men. The former urged them
to take a practical interest in politics,
keep themselves we'll informed, and
correct party evils at the primaries.
He paid graceful tribute to the new
idea people and credited to their agi-
tation much of the reform legislation
of the last two years.
Mr.. Kellogg made a very pleasing
address. He especially emphasized
the need of higher ideals. Enlarging
upon the value of the franchise (which
so many think so lightly of saying
that it was a trust. He spoke of other
civic duties and in closing said that
young men should unite with party
which was looking forward and not
backward was the Republican
party of which he was and had been
and always would be a member.
AS in the case of Senator Hillery,
Mr.. Kellogg's s address was enthusiastic
cally applauded.
The Campaign Quartettes composed
of Messrs. Glazebrook, WEIGH, Thomp-
son and Johnson, rendered several
songs, the feature being the campaign
song, Hold the Fort"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
GYMKHANNA GAMES PROGRAM
A List of Events that Promises Much
Amusement to Spectators.

A List of Events that Promises Much
Amusement to Spectators.
The following program for gymk-
hanna games to be held at the Whip
pany River Club on Saturday, October
10, has been arranged. The members
of the committeesare Norman HenderA
son, Cortland Nicoll, George E. Dadmen
and F. HI. Kenncutt.
First Zig-zag race for polo ponies,
standing start; contestants to ride with
polo mallet between flags, passing to
right and left alternately without touch
ing and thence to finish line.
Second Marathon to Morristown;
relay race for teams; runner starts with
dispatch bag, carries it to mounted
rider who delivers to driver of any kind
of horse-drawn vehicle, who delivers
same to automobilist, who carries same
to finish; amateurs to compete.
Third Pony race; half-mile fat race
for ponies not exceeding l4.3 hands;
standing start; amateurs to ride.
Fourth Scarf team race; teams of
lady and gentleman, holding scarf, to
ride from starting line around course;
team to be disqualified if riders fail to
hold scarf throughout entire race.
Fifth-Cigar and umbrella race; horses
mounted, . brought to starting line;
rider dismounts to receive cigar, matches
and umbrella; after starting signal each
competitor is to light the cigar, raise
umbrella, mount and make the best of
his way to the winning post, where he
is to arrive with cigar lighted and um-
brella open and in good order.
Sixth--Goose driving contest; wo-
man to drive a goose over the course to
finish line between flags. Contestants
may furnish geese or they will be fur
nished by the club.
Seventh Thread and needle race;
contestants to ride from standing start,
carrying needle and thread to woman
and dismount; woman to thread needle,
riders to remount and arrive at finish
with needle threaded.
Eighth Dead mans race; each com
petitor to ride to point where manikins
will be placed, and carry one to the
winning post on his pony.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The Morris and Somerset Franchise
Ordinance; Heintroduced.

The Morris and Somerset Franchise
Ordinances Iseintreduced.
The board Of aldermen held a special
meeting on Friday evening with Al
dermen Owen. Day. Mowery, Arnold
and Rutan present. In the absence
of Mayor Benneil, Alderman Owen
presided.
The petition of the Morris & Som
erset Electric Co, for franchise tc
erect poles and wires, lay conduits
ETC., for the distribution and sale oi
electricity was read and resolution
adopted, receiving the petition and
fixing Friday, November lst, at eight
p. M, as the time and the rooms ol
the board of aldermen as the place fol
a public hearing on the application.
This action was taken because Of the
writ secured by the Public Service
Corporation against the franchise for.
merly granted, it being planned tc
pass another ordinance,
Alderman Rutan introduced another
formal resolution granting permission
to the company to erect poles and
wires, lay conduits, etc., in pursuance
of the contract for public street light
ing and for no other purpose.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
CurI ent News club omoers

The Current News Club met at the
residence of Mrs. Alex. Bennell, Pros
pect street, on Monday. 1t was the
opening meeting Of the season and also
the annual meeting.
After the regular business meeting
several OF the members gave inter.
esting "reminiscences of summer trips,
with views.
Officers we're elected as follows.
President, Mrs. y. L. Tallmadge; vice
president, Miss Josephine Aspell; sec
retary, Mrs. Henry Corey; treasurer
Mrs. Alex. Bennell.
Following these, there was social
time with refreshments,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
Morrls T0wnshlp erants Frahehlse

The Morris Township Committee
held a public meeting on Monday
evening to hear objections to the
granting Of franchise to the Morris
& Somerset Electric Co. for twenty
years. There was no one present to
make objection and the proposed fran
chise was put on first reading. 1t
follows generally the lines of the Nor
ristown ordinance and provides for
subways on Madison avenue through
out the width OF the township and on
Sussex avenue from the Morristown
line to the Hyndshaw road and on
Hanoveravenue from the railrood to
Jaqui's mill bridge. Normandie Park
was suggested for subway, but that
thoroughfare has never been accepted
as public street, and it was ruled
that the committee had no authority.
Clerk J.. p. JamieSon was absent from
the meeting and the counsel, j. M.
Mills, acted in that capacity.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
Court News.

The case of Patrick T. Doran VS..
Hugo A. Thompson was submitted to
the jury on Friday afternoon. After
two hours deliberation a verdict was
returned in favor of the plaintiff for
$1,000.
In the case of Elizabeth Wyckoff VS..
the Dover Boiler Works, in which the
plaintiff sued for damages because Of
her husbands being killed while work
ing for the defendant, the jury re.
turned verdict for $4,000.
The case Of Sharp VS.. Mt. Olive
Township, suit for compensation fol
services as custodian of school moneys
was taken up next.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
A Vast Exhibit Of Superb
Pianos

lfsyou will but come to our ware
rooms and see our magnificent stock
of instruments, you will be surprised
at the splendid collection that is here
for your approval. We have numbers
and variety enough to make it certain
that every possible taste in tone, in
case work, in price, etc., can be salts
fled.
We show here in great profusion
our own magnificent LAU TER
GRAND PIANOS, LAUTER UP
RIGHT PIANOS and the LAUTER-
tHUMANA (playerpiano). Besides
our own pianos, we handle large var
iety of other standard makes. IF you
will investigate and compare prices
and quality here as compared with
prices and quality anywhere else, we
believe you will be satisfied that there
is decided advantage in buying your
piano from us.
Each instrument that we sell is
thoroughly good one. We guarantee
it t(whether of our own or other make)
by our written warranty that is good
for term of years, as we'll as by our
promise to EXCHANGE IF NOT
SATISFACTORY after extended trial.
1t is agreeable and SAFE to pur-
chase piano from us.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
Inspection Day To-morrow.

The annual inspection of the Fire
Department will take, place tomorrow
at two o'clock
The parade will start promptly at
two O'Clock. Form at the Park tc
Market street to Maple avenue tc
James street to Seminary, counter
march to Elm street to Morris street
to the Park to Speedwell avenue tc
High street to Washington street and
back to the Park.
The companies will give their usua
competitive runs and exhibitions i'm
medlately after the parade.
The Madison Drum Corps and the
Morristown Drum Corps have been en-
gagged for the parade.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15
A veteran stricken. /.

Harry McNally, of Madison street,
who was found Wednesday morning in
the Hibler building alley suffering
apparently from paralytic stroke,
and Is now i'll at his home. Mr.. Nc
Nally is veteran Of the war Of the
Rebellion and has lived in Morristown
for many years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-10-15

Work around the new fountain has
been at a standstilI for week waiting
for the Anchor Post 90. TO put up the
metal railing in front Of theabowl.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES

JONES' MccoRMICK-Guy Jones, aged %, a
native OF Texas, and Mary B. Mccormick.
aged 20, native Of Texas, both residents of
Los Angeles.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS E. Boyn-
ton. aged 90 native of Minnesota, and
Mary Rambacher, aged %. native of Ohio,
both residents Of Long Beach.
RODERICK- CLARK-Roy Roderick, aged "a,
a native Of Kansas. and Lima Clark aged Is.
a native of California, both residents of Los
Angeles.
ASHTON-HICKS-Ch Charles Ashton. aged %. a
native of Missouri and resident of Phoenix.
Ariz., and Bessie Hicks, aged %, native OF
Michigan and resident of Bisbee, Ariz.
SMITH WEBB-John E. Smith, aged "a, ma
tive of Utah. ana Olive Webb, aged 49, a
native of California, both residents of Los
Angeles.
GUNDY- SYLVESTER-Arthur G. Gundy, aged
26 a native of Pennsylvania, and Ella M.
Sylvester, aged %, native of California
both residents of Los Angeles.
TIATT-FRY-Arthur r. Piatt, aged To- ma
tive of Kansas, and Olive 2. Fry, aged ~,
native of Indiana, both residents Of Los An
geles
Neutrality-suspicious. w. Saylord'
aged Al a native of Missouri, and Emma
Saylord, aged IL, native of Missouri, both
residents of Los Angeles.
NORMAN-GANS-Hic H. Norman, aged 20, a
native of Germany, and Hilda Cans, aged 49,
a native of Missouri, both residents Of Los
Angeles.
LORENZO -TILToN-Charles J. Lorenzo, aged
49, native of Wisconsin and Carrie q. TIL
ton aged 81, native Of Illinois, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-26
FIRES DESTROY
VALUABLE GROVES
FLAMES SUBDUED BY FARMERS
AND RANGERS
Much Property Saved by Efforts Made
to Prevent ConfIagration from
Spreading to Surround
ing Mountains

Fire which threatened the entire up
per end of the Verdugo canyon and also
the village of La Crescenta, but which
was fortunately controlled, broke out in
the brush near Constable's place on the
Monte Vista road yesterday afternoon
and after burning fiercely for several
hours was put out by large force of
volunteer firemen and rangers.
Several ranch houses in the line of prog
ress narrowly escaped destruction. The
flames, hedged in by the hills which sur
round the canyon, worked up the narrow
valley with incredible rapidity, and al
most before the alarm had been sounded
and the nearby ranchers organized into
fighting brigades, had swept over nearly
mile of territory. A strong breeze car
ried the fire in a northerly direction, but
fortunately toward point where the land
is cultivated and cleared of thick under
brush and timber.
Under the direction of Chief Ranger
Phil Bigue and two of his assistants the
farmers for miles around gathered to re-
pei the flames, and with wet sacks and
frequent back-firing kept them from
spreading into the hills which lie between
the San Fernando valley and La Cres-
centa. Had the flames penetrated these
hills the loss would undoubtedly have
amounted to considerable, as numerous
bee ranches and small farms dot their
slopes on both sides.
Wild animals and birds would also have
suffered, as the small mountains in the
region are pientifully stocked with wild
cats, foxes, doves, quail and also with
few deer. Rabbits abound and song birds
of all kinds are to be found in large num-
bers. The principal damage dore by the
flames was the destroying of beautiful
groves of oak and sycamore trees, and
also an abandoned orchard in the vicinity
of the La Crescenta schoolhouse.