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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
MAJ. SIMS VERY Low.
His Death MomentariIy Expected at
Home OF Son.

Major VIM Sims is lying at the
point of death at the home of his son.
J. B. Sims, at Mission Center
Major Sims has been in a serious
condition for several years. He was
taken with fainting spells while presi-
dent of the First National bank and
since then he has not been well. For
two years he has made his home on
the farm with his son. About a week
ago when Major Sims was called to
dinner he-was found to be in deep
sleep and he has never fully recovered
cnnsciousness since that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
Killing ct q Dance.

Pittsburg. Kan, July 22.-As the
result of a shooting at dance at Nc
Cormick coal camp. ten miles north of
here, late last night, Charles zecornb
was killed, john Ferguson, a deputy
consta Bile, was fatally wounded and
Andrew Zecomb. brother of Charles
Zecomb. was shot throu s-h the hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
Penaltr CLAUSE UnconstitutIo1,a1

Asheville, N. c., July 22-FederaI
Judge PEitchard today discharged
Ticket Agents Woods and Wilson of
the Southern railway on habeas cor
pus proceedings and declared the pen
atty clause of the new rate bill uncon-
stitutiona1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
new YORK LIFE PAYS.
Insurance Company Pays Nearly
100000 to Perkins Family.

Lawrence, Kan, July 22.-The New
York Life today paid the Perkins poll
cies as follows: To family and trustees
of estate, $236,000; to various requests,
$4,000. All is paid but twelve thousand
and which final proofs have not been
made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
Thomson,s venture Short Lived.

John H. Thomson, who married in
April Goldie is tired of marriage and
wants a divorce. He says his wife de-
serted him in June after proving herself
untrue to the marriage vows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
balance of ss5oo.ooo issued for tbt

balance of s6,5OO,OOO issued for this
purpose.
OF the s5,259.OOO bonds which will
be issued later in the year, S365.O00
vii! De used for refunding Choctaw,
oklahoma & Gulf equipment notes,
Sl,494,OO0 for refunding Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific gold bonds of
1892. secured by Choctaw, Oklahoma
& Gulf stock. and $3,4OO,OOO for ad-
ditions and improvements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
HAU TRIAL NEAR END.
a Verdict in the Case Is Expected on
Tuesday.

Karlsruhe. July 22.-At the trial of
Karl Hau. who is charged with the
murder of his moth er-in-law, Frau
Molitor, IN Baden Baden last Novem-
Der, Wieiand, servant employed by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends for their
kindness through the sickness and
death of our daughter. Mrs. Louisa
Mary White.-Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gaines
and family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
SHE RAN AROUND NIGHTS,
Grace Wood Who Wouldn't Mind
Father Goes to Beloit.

Grace Wood, IA year old girl, of
incorrigible tendencies, was sent to-
day to the Industrial school for girls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-22
Flood Danper Has Passed.

Kansas City. Mo, July z2.-The Mis-
souri, and Kaw rivers at this point are
falling rapidly today, and all danger
of further flood damage here has pass
Cd
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
Known Ranchnan the Victim of a Runaway
m. Lays For Hours Before Horses, Coming to
Canon City, Gave a Clue to the Fatal Accident.
Indications Show That Death Was Sudden.
Sad Holidays For Bereaved Wife and Son

anG son OF the unhappy affair. which
had resulted DIN the death Of the head
OF the family. As nearly as can be
learned Mr.. Hall started to Canon City
about noon on Friday for the purpose
OF meeting his daughter. Miss Blanche
whJ had written that she would arrive
here on the evening train from Colo
raGo Springs. where she is student
at Colorado College, and expected to
go up to the ranch the following morn
ing to spend the Christmas holidays.
As MIR Hall had to make the trip
In a wagon he decided to bring down
a load of potatoes, a large crop of
which was raised on the ranch this
year. One of the horses Mr.. Hall drove
hal runaway several times and was
REGARDED with some suspicion by those
NhD knew him. but as Mr. Hall was
an excellent driver and horseman,
little apprehension was felt that any
accident would occur. How the a1air
happened will probably never be
knnwn as Mr.. Hall Wis alone in the
wa con and there were no witnesses
TO the tragedy. II is believed, however
that in coming down the hill The
tor cue Of the wagon dropped from
the neckyoke. frightening the horses
and causing them to become un-
manageable.
II the runaway that caused NF-
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
HOLIDAYS HAVE CONE TO
Mt. ST. SCHOLASTICAS

The holiday season at MI St Scoi-
astlcas academy began on Friday and
viii continue until after the beginning
of the new year. Many of the students
left for their homes today and others
will go on Monday. Although the
academy girls are loyal 10 the institu-
tioa. its faculty and its traditions they
were glad when the vacation period
was announced as II meant an aban-
donment of study and an opportunitS
to enjoy the Christmas festivities un-
der the paren;l roof. which is, after
all. the best place on earth at such a
tine The term just closed has been an
unusually prosperous one at Mt ST
Schnlasiicas and both faculty and
str tents are looking forward to still
grrater triumphs during the months
TO come.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
CLASS "SCRAP" AMONG
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Thursday night some Of the senior
boys hung an efigy OF the junior class.
dressed in a cadet suit with yellow
streak down its back and '09 painted
on II. II was bedecked with green and
white. the junior class colors.
But some Junior boys on their way
home from skating discovered It hang
ing on a wire stretched on two electric
light poles In front of the High school.
They summoned some Of their class
mates and took down the efigy and
changed the number to '0s, and pulled
Oh the colors.
Friday morning the junior boys
stopped the laundry wagon and put
the dummy In It and brought the dunn
my to school without the knowledge
OF the seniors.
VIII Simon. the Junior class prssi-
dent. made a speech from tbs platform
telling the school how and where .
dead senior was found and captured
he evening before In front OF the
school house, while the dead senior
was carried In. 10 funeral march
played by Junior girl amidst the sil-
0oo OF the du@heounde1 seniors.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

Gate City Camp, No. IS, Woodmen of
the World, of this city and his inter
ment will probably take place under
the auspices OF that order. Deceased
was fity-SiX years of age, and was a
prosperous and successful "ancher.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made yet, at least not announced.
Hall was powerless to do anything,
a a'though he made a heroic effort to
avert III, disaster when he saw the i'm
pending danger The road makes 4
abrupt turn a short distance before
the faoI Of the hill is reached and
the wagon being unable TO make the
carve BY reason of its momentum, ran
j to the bank and was overturned,
I: billing its contents and killing the
{ rlvert Mr.. Hall was found with his
l. ead i n against a sack of potatoes,
! 1t tA-IS were no bruises upon the
! Jdy, ncr were any bones broken.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

They then exhibited It to the whole
school and then threw 1t out OF the win
dow. Immediately every boy In the
school rushed out to get possession Of
the dummy. For fifteen or twenty min
utes there was q battle royal" until
nothing was left OF the poor senior
but shreds.
Everything remained quiet until
noon when some seniors put . nag on
the wire which was formerly occupied
BY the dummy. But BY some skillful
pole climbing on the part OF . Junior
boy the nag was hauled down and torn
to pieces. This caused another battle
between the juniors and freshmen
against the sophomore-ssniors.
During the afternoon program. the
orchestra, which 10 chiefly composed
OF juniors and freshmen. brought 4
junior nag upon the platform. The
seniors attached them. Instruments
were dropped and another light pro-
ceeded. Prof. Thompson intervened
and took the nag away which stopped
the fight. The orchestra went % play
Ing with their knooked-out-ol-tuns In
struments which addsd further Ais-
cord.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
Sang Glad Praises to
the Newborn Messiah
FIRST Presbyterian Chusch the Scene of Impressive Cere
aooies Sunday Morning and Eventng-1he
Program In Foil

Sunday WAS observed az Christ
mas Sunday in the First Presbyterian
church. II being the custom Of this
church to commemorate the Savior s
birth on the Sabbath nearest Christ
mas day instead OF on the day Itself
The choir sang two beautiful anthems
and the ladies Quartette. consisting OF
Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Bethel. Mrs. Prem
tiss and Miss Helm. delighted all with
one number. Rev. Thomas took for his
text MAth. the II. chap. and End verse,
where 10 he that 10 born King Of the
Jews. For We have seen his star In
the east and are come to worship
Himf' Goods Guiding star" was the
theme
The eveninG service was Q praise
service and the spacious auditorium
vas hlled to overnowtnG sometime be-
fore the service began. In addition to
the program ~ announced and as
given below. the ladies Quartette, In
answer 10 . large number OF requests.
repeated he soag oe the morninG SER
VISA
Thsfs vsre . Nv ovsr Avs hundred
b Sunday scAool and an enjoyed .
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
WEEKLY RECORD
ISSUED EARLY

On account Of Wednesday being
Christmas. which 10 observed even BY
newspaper people, the Canon City
Weekly Record will go to press twen-
ty-four hours earlier than usual this
week and will be in the postoface for
distribution to subscribers early We'd
nesdAy morning. This arrangement
cannot b otherwise than satisfactory
to Record readers a. It will give them
the local news one day in advance oe
their customary time Of receiving Il No
paper will be printed at this once o.
Wednesday and everybody from tho
proprietor to the devil will rsGAls
themselves ON turkey and plum
pudding. We wish all Of our snhscrib-
srs. readers and frioAAa "A Merry
0risknAAs
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

Christmas program at the close OF the
regular lesson. Presents were given
by many classes to their teachers and
by many Of the teachers to their class
es,
Superintendent Pressey will take
the Beginner. Primary and Intermed-
late departments OF the Sunday school
to the moving picture show Tuesday
evening, having made arrangements
with the management for some special
pictures on the Birth OF Christ. The
complete program OF the evening ser
vice was as folloWO:
Anthem-"Fear Not"-Loud.
Solo-Prof. Unreasonable Shep-
herds Watched Their Fiocks by Night
Wilson.
Scripture-The Story OF the Wise
Men.
Anthem-'Calm on the Listening
Ear OF NiEht.-GiiRe.
Prayer. A Christmas Eve bensdic-
ton.
Hymn No. 81.
ORertory.-"0srenade"-9chubert.
Readings hy the Pastor-Ths Christ
Child.
Anthem By Tie choir with violin OBJ
ligato By Mlss AldersoA-"Adoro and
b 0till"-DFeoesaer
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
DISTINGUISHED HONOR FOR
4 CANON CITY BOY

The many friends of George Tripp
will rejoice with him over his signal
sue cess IN oTatory. George Is sophie
more in the theological Seminary at
Oskaloosa, Ia. and the annual oratori-
cal contest, last week. he won the first
prize, $25 in gold.
This contest was participated in by
large number OF college men. by
seniors. college graduates and others.
who had years Of experience in college
oratory, but the Judges. one OF whom
was Senator Lacey. were unanimous
In awarding first place to the young
man. whose home is on Lincoln Park.
where he grew up to young manhood.
and graduated from the South Canon
high school. In the class OF '06.
Not alone for his ability as an or
atof. but for his sterling character.
and true manhood. Georges friends ex-
tend heartiest congratulations.
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
CONVICTS WILL HAVE
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Excellent Dinner and Elaborate Vaudeville Entertainment
for Inmates Of the State PenitentiarY

Christmas has for years been the
biggest day in the calendar at tne Col
orado state penitentiary and this year
is to be no exception to the rule. The
Christmas celebration began several
days ago at Warden Cleghofn's big
institution at the head of Main street
and will not reach its elimination until
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
"A.zCh'' Hall Meets Untimely Death
I'm Lonely Road Near Devils Gap

Deceased was native of Perry
County, Ohio, aud came to Colorado
in 1881, and engaged in the cattle
business in this county. He was mar
ried to Miss Ollie Jones in Chicago,
who. with two children. survive him.
His full name was George rChibald
Hail, but he was familiarly known
among his friends and associates as
Arch" Hall He was a member of
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

G. A. Hall. a prominent stockman
and rancher, whose Canon City resi-
dence was at 7l3 Hazel avenue, but
who has been spending the winter on
the ranch on Tallahassee creek, was
found dead at the side of the Fairplay
road, near Devils Gap. six miles north
west OF town about 10 O'Clock Friday
night, where he had been killed in
consequence of being thrown from his
wagon by a runaway team while COM
ing here with n load of potatoes
About 8 O'Clock In the evening
team OF horses, which were recognized
by George Winters. a hackman. as
belonging to Mr. Hail, made their ap-
pearance at the Rocky Mountain Liy-
cry stable on North Third street.
dragging a pair Of wagon doubletrees
and giving other evidence of having
been in a runaway. Mr. Winters hasti-
iy hitched up horse and buggy and
drove up the road toward the Hall
ranch, but finding nothing to establish
the theory OF accident turned back al
Three Mile Spring, and. on returning
TO town. proceeded to the residence OF
]. W. Hall in South Canon and inform
ed him OF what had taken place. After
teiephoning the occurrence 20 the fam
lily OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Hall and as
certaining that they knew nothing OF
the affair Mr.. Winters and J. W. Hall
started out to make systematic
search for the missing man.
At Soda Point they were Joined by
Harry Graham. son-in- law OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Hail. and the three men
started out determined to unravel the
mystery u II should take all night 10
do 10. Mr.. Graham was on horseback
and rode ahead of his companions in
order to offer what assistance he
could In case his services should be
needed. He gnlloped rapidly forward.
but did not discover anything unusual
until he had reached point nearly op-
posIte Devils Gap. where he found a
splin,ered and broken singlctree in
the road. which convinced him that n
solution OF the mystery would be re-
vealed a little way beyond.
At the foot OF the hill. few hundred
yards the other side of the spring.
familiar to picnickers going 10 the top
OF the Royal Gorge. he came upon an
overturned wagon. and n little TO one
side of II he discovered In tn" brigh;
moonlight the lifeloss body OF Mr.. Hall.
After making sure that he was past
all human help he stood guard over
the remains of the unfortunate man
until the arrival OF Mr.. Hail and Mr..
Winters. who reached the scene ten or
fifteen minutes later.
Thinking II possible that there
might be some life left In the body OF
his brother Mr.. Hall dispatched n mes
senger to town for physician and
Dr. A. T. Clarke responded to the sum
mons. but his services were not needed
- death had been instantaneous. The
ambulence WAS sent to the scene of
the accident and brought the remains
Of the hapless man to town. reaching
here between one and two o'clock this
morning The body was taken to Will
sons undertaken parlors where II was
prepared for burial and where the
funeral service will probably be held.
After the arrival OF the ambulance at
the place where the accident occurred
Mr.. Graham proceeded to the Hall
ranch to inform the unsuspecting wife
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26
The Record
dishes You I'LL
# Merry Christmas!
SANTA CLAUS, THE
PATRON SAINT OF CHILDREN

1t was the night before Christmas,
When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring.
Not even a mouse.
When l in my kerchief
And mama In her cap
Had just settled ourselves
For q long winters nap
When out in the street
There arose such a clatter
That I sprang from the bed
To see what was the matter.
When, what to my wondering
Eyes should appear.
But a miniture sleigh.
And eight tiny reindeer.
And q little old driver
So lively and quick. and with
A comical wink. he said, 'on Cupid.
on Comet. on Thunder and
Blixen ON Teddy. on Bucktail
and Dixon,
To the top OF the fence.
To the top OF the wall.
Now flashaway. dashAway. all.
Down the chimney old Santa went
To the open stove door.
Out ON the carpet OF velvet.
On naked. cold floor.
Where he left trinkets and candy
In stockings and shoes
And then skedAddled hack homo
While the folks read tAe nows-
J. ". L
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

It's loAsly vAsa n Daily AssscA
AoosA1 0o0A
Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

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Cañon City record., 1907-12-26

Read The Reliable Record.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-08

TWO DAYS SESSION or
PROBATE COURT BEGINS

Judge Jesus Romero yesterday COM
menced a session of tho probate court,
which viii be continued today. The
business transacted was as follows'
The petition of j. ~. Wroth To be
appointed guardian of Bessie w. Nc
Ciury wa granted ana the guardians
bond OF $1,000 was furnished and APP
proved,
The supplementary final report Of
n. V. Chayes, as executor OF the estate
OF Henry l.. Warren, deceased. was
approved and the executor was order
ed to pay over the proceeds OF the
estate to the heirs.
The nnal report Of Gregorio Apo
daca y Candelaria, executor OF the
estate of Jesus Apodaca y Molina. de"
ceased. was approved and the executor
discharged.
The report OF the appraisers Of the
estate of the late George Ttmmins was
approved.
The report OF the appraisers Of the
estate of Claude Girard, deceased, was
approved.
The petition of !. A.. skinner and J.
+. PearCe, asking the court to revoke
ana set aside the report of A. Coles
man. administrator OF the estate OF
Aaron Floury, deceased, was disal-
flowed. The court held that the petit
tion had not been presented at the
proper time. FcliN Lester, counsel for
the petitioners, excepted to the ruling
of the court and gave notice OF appeal
to the district court,
The petition of Maroelina Gonzales,
to be appointed administrators of the
estate OF Carlos l. Gonzales, deceased.
was granted and the bond fixed at
$1,000.
The petition OF Mary Massetti 60 he
appointed administrators OF tho estate
of n. Massetti. deceased, was granted
and the bond fixed at S2.f0O.
IN the matter OF the estate of John
Condon. deceased. an order WAS made
declaring -. n. Marion % bc sole cN-
ccutnr. rho court then adjourned
until Tur day AT 40 o'clock.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-08

a damage action against the santa
Fe has been filed by Marian PilsbnrN
for herself and as next friend 10 her
daughter. Hernice Pilshury, an infant
Q years of age. The petition sets out
that the husband OK che plaintiff, J.
r. pilsbury. while employed as a fire
man by the defendant company was
Killed in "a wreck ncar Agissi2, Ariz.
The petition further sets that Il
was through The faulty construction of
the engine that the accident happened
and that the deceased was the sole
sunnort Of his mother and also Of his
wife and child. DAMAGES in the
amount OF $4,000 are askcd-Wil-
lfeps News.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-08
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
SUES BANKS FOR
XE s
BRINGS UP OLD QUESTION
ASSESSMENT ON STOCK
Actions VIII Test Validity of
Ruling by Territorial Board
of Equalization Railroad
Case Concluded Today

District Attorney Frank w. Clancy.
in he name of the territory, has nled
suit against the First National bank OF
Albuduerque and the state National
bank Of Albuquerque 70 recover taxes
alleged to be due the county ana
territory. and when nave not
been paid because of the conten-
ltion Of the banks that the terri
t0rial board Of equalization h0d
no right 10 make the ruling whereby
the assessmpnt was made against the
stock Of the banks. This contention
has been on for several years, or since
1904, when the ruling 10 which the
banks object, was made Inere az,
now due from the First National
bank taxes on this account for 1904
and 1905. amounting to a total Of $22.-
466.75.
Taxes on this account are due from
the state National for 1906 and suit Is
brought for $43d7.
The action to result from the i'll
ing Of these two suits VIII be watched
with considerable interest by lawyers
and bankers throughout the territory,
since ii VIII prove the test case by
which the power of the board Of
equalization to enforce the leyying Of
assessments on bank stock VIII be de-
fermjned. The banks hold that the
board by such ruling makes National
banks subject to a double assessment,
since Individual owners of bank stock
are also required to pay taxes on the
same. The contention of the board Is
that the bank as an institution and a
corporation Is subject TO taxation on
all It's holdings and property, as Is any
other corporation.
The action is brought in the name
Of the territory.
Judge Abbott to Santa Fe.
Judge Abbott expects to 20 to Santa
No Wednesday to sit at the January
term Of the supreme court, which viii
convene on hat date. The court has
a light docket for this session ana II Is
not expected that the court viii be
in session more than two weeks.
Sala2ar Goes 10 p~enitcntiary.
Alfredo Salazar, The young man who
was arrested IN Valencia county q
short time since on a forgery charge,
after having enjoyed the clemency OF
the court, who suspended sentence IN
a former case in which Salazar was
convicted, was taken to santa re
Yesterday by Sheriff Perfecto Armi1o
where he viii serve out his year IN
the ~penitentiary. Salalar was convict
ed of forgery in this county. judge
Abbott, on account of the youth OF the
prisoner and his previous good rec
ord, suspended q sentence Of one year
IN the penitentiary during good be-
haVior. Salazar almost Immediately
went to Valencia county where he
again committed forgery. The court
then ordered the enforcement Of the
suspended sentence.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-08
LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. Jan. INew Mexico
ana Arizona. Partly cloudy Tuesaa9
wednesday fair.