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Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
LINE FROM
DENVER TO CHICAGO SOON

Manager c. c. Campbell Of the local
telephone company received word
from the general officers OF the Colo
RADIO Telephone company Saturday
that it would be possible to talk direct
from Denver, Pueblo or Canon City to
Chicago or St. Louis by July first. The
American Telegraph and Telephone
company of Boston is now engaged in
erecting a line from Chicago to Den
yer and it will be in working order
when the Democratic National conven-
ton meets in the latter city. 1t is to
be a No. 5, copper circuit wire and
will be a notable achievement in tele-
phony. The completion Of this enter
prise will give the Colorado Telephone
company connections with practically
all points between Chicago. including
St. Louis. and the Rocky Mountain. At
present 1t is restricted to something
like a score of towns in Kansas and
Nebraska.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
DRIVING CLUB MATINEE
FRIDAY 4 BIG SUCCESS

The meeting of the Fremont County
Driving club at the fair grounds Friday
afternoon attracted a large crowd Of
spectators and was in every way sue
cessful affair. The racing was good
and was without unusual incident Of
any kind. The enthusiasm with which
the matter has been taken up Is an
assurance of the clubs success. The
next meeting will be held In about
four weeks. On Decoration Day there
tween Fred Beans horse, "B. B." and
william Woodriff's horse "Nabuka."
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
CANON CITY OHIO PEOPLE
TO ORGANIZE SOCIETY

As the result of a movement lnau-
gurated by Col. Perry W. Blanchard
the Ohio people residing in Canon City
and vicinity are respectfully invited
to attend at 7:30 O'Clock Saturday
evening May End for the purpose of
organizing a Buckeye society" and
to plan for summer picnic and out
ing
There are great many former
citizens of Ohio living in Canon City
and if a spirit of layalty to their
native state is aroused, strong or
ganization can be formed. The fol-
lowing list of Ohioans has been hand
ed to the Daily Record for publication.
1t is far from complete, but is, new
ertheless, valuable for reference and
should be cut out and saved by in
terested people. II there are any
Ohioans in town, or its immediate sur
roundings. whose names do not appear
a favor will be conferred by report
ing the fact at Harding Bros hard
ware store. where a record is being
kept:
H. ]. Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ.
Pollard, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Tobin. Mr..
Davis, NJ. Ferguson, Ida NJ. Willard,
]. W. I.andon. n. L. Dickman, c. H.
Whitmore, l.. A. Duff. J. r. Kennedy.
Geo. W. Bethel. Sr., Ida Cunningham,
]. r. Hood. j. H. Ellis. c. c. Patton,
John Graney, Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Har-
ding, Mr.. and Mrs. l. L. Harding, j.
0. willford, W. Freeman, H. T. Dur
ly, Mrs. Addie Apt, Mr.. and Mrs. C. c.
Smith. Jessie Smith. Arthur Cross
man. Mrs, Edith White. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. o. Bowloy. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Biggs, Herbert Bowlby, Mrs. W. E.
Galley, j. d. Biggs, Karl Meiggs, F. 8.
Smith. Miss Charlotte Smith, MIR. and
Mrs. C. H. Carpenter, H. N. Beecher.
Mr.. Lucas. Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Stiers,
Miss Lottie Stiers, c. A. Brown, H. 8.
Maddox, d. X. Dunton, Thos. H. Lo-
gan. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Campbell
Mrs. J.. A. Campbell, Lyman Robson.
David L. Robson, ]. H. Hobson, ]. 8,
Cheney, F. NJ. Hawkins, H. NJ. Palm.
Geo. Palm. Mr.. Sage. w. H. Jones. Mr..
Norris. Mrs. w. H. Rector. Charles
Apple. Mrs. Reeves and sons, 9. II.
Ferris. Geo. Munse. W, c. Thomas. J.
7. Snyder. Jonathan 6eanan. Dr.. q.
n. Wilkinson. Mr.. and MIRA 3. =.
strauman. 9. stranaAA. q. \. HDyer.
A. n. Lucas. Clarence Lacas. DAll D.
Wssss. Mrs. T. u. Harding Jr.. v. \.
Aman, NJ. and Mrs. 1Anmpsoa CDeka,
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
words Of Praise

Tur the several ingredients Of which Dr..
Pierce's mesiicipcs arc composed, rs given
b. leaders in an the several schools Of
medicine, should have far moro weight
than any amount Of non professional tes-
umonials. DR.. .Piercc'sA'avorite Prescrip-
tion has THE BADoE of HONESTY on every
bottle wrapper. In full list OF all its in
gradients printed in plain English.
II you are An invalid woman and suffer
from frequent headache, backacha, gnaw.
ing dlstr( In stomach, periodical pains.
afsesihst down distress in lower abdomen
o. pelvk, perhaps dark spots or specks
AancL6e before the eyes, faint spells and
k!ndkcd symptoms caused BY female weak
Oess. okRth4 arrangement Of the feminine
organs, Nv can not do better than take
Or. Picrgck Favorite Prescription.
The hfsbItal, surgeons knife and opera
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eQpfAe 0t sMccessllI trcatmcnt cArrIcd QVf
.sefIpscn f sfIF 81 Ire ayGs.s 1.Ty Ssss
netive medicinal roots known - medical
science for the cure Of womansS peculiar
ailments, contains no alcohol and no
Defmtul OF naOlt-lOfmlnH oruRA
Do not expect too much from "EAvorit0
Prescription; it will not perform mira.
elee it will not disolvc OF cure tumors.
No medicine Will. IL will do % much 70
establish Vigorous health In most weak.
neeees and Ailments peculiarly lncSAsns 20
women - any medicine can. 10 must b
given fAlg change by perseverance, In lt0
10 for Q reasonable length OF ti@o.
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1HT ~ 1Ah5 Ilfpte lnI 1hla al11a1V-ae
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$500 sss.' ~ IRYc RYcsiySssY Addfss Dr. ~
DV. pisrcon Pheasant peslees the -
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3hag lnytlesAte stnl0Aph, liver An4
6oWeln. o. q laxative two oT thRoe Q
0aAAAse1A 1A1v - tako - oao1y.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
Is ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT
SCENERY ABOUT OURAI

L. w. Felter returned home yes
terady from a several days business
and pleasure trip to points on the
western slope. during which he visit
ed Montrose, Olathe and Ouray.
The recent freeze, according to Mr..
Felter, was quite as severe in the
Montrose district as It was here. per-
haps, more so. but it was not as dis
astrous as the people there worked
harder to minimize its effects.
The most enjoyable feature of Mr..
Felter's outing was his visit to Ouray.
which was made especially to view the
magnificent mountain scenery which
surrounds the town. He had expected
much. but the reality surpassed his
anticipations and he 10 ready to af-
arm that Ouray is not only one of the
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
DANGER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases are Toe Dangerous
For Canon City People to Neglect

Kidney Diseases are Toe Dangerous
For Canon City People to Neglect
The great danger of kidney troubles
is that they get a firm hold before the
suRseer4reeognizes them. HealtA >.
GRADUALLY undermined. Backache,
headache, nervousness, lameness, sore
ness, lumbago, urinary troubles. drop
sy, diabetes and Bright's disease fol-
low in merciless succession. Do1't
neglect your kidneys. Cure the kid
neys with the certain and safe remedy,
Doan's Kidney Pills, which has cured
people right here in Canon City.
Mrs. W. H. Dawson, living at Ill
Macon ave-. Canon City: Colo, says:
For years l was subject to a dull
aching in my back and across the
loins, often extending into the should
ers. Spots would often appear before
my eyes and l was distressed with
headaches and dizzy spells. Added to
these difficulties was a too frequent
action of the kidney secretions. Learn
ing of Doan's Kidney Pills I procured
a box at Palmer's drug S~ore and after
using them q short time was relieved"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo. N.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
WE'RE PLEASED WITH
CANON AND VICINITY

Mr. and Mrs. l.. P. Wilcoxon, Of
Muncie, Indiana, stopped OF here few
days ago for visit with the latter's
brother and sister, Mr.. Chas. A. and
Miss Lucy Shinkle, while on their way
to California, where they expect to
spend the summer. They were delight
ed with Canon City and its surround
ing and expressed the opinion that
they might return next fall and pur-
chase property with the intention of
making their home here. They left for
San Francisco and Los Angeles yes
terday
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
FIVE INCHES OF SNOW
AT GARDEN PARK MONDAY

John Freek of Garden Park was .
visitor in town this morning and called
at the ONCE of the Daily Record to say
that there was a snowfall of fivo
inches at his place last night, one OF
the heaviest precipitations of the kind
for several months. It as also pretty
cold up there, according to Mr.. Freek,
and he measured an icicle there this
morning that had a length of fifteen
inches. Garden Park is probably .
thousand or twelve hundred feet more
elevation than Canon City.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
AMONG THE YOUNG FOLKS
Many Items Of Set

ever. Many preparations are being
made to welcome the big feet into the
golden gate May 9Th, and much en-
thusiasm is seen on all sides.
C. c. Henderson sailed for Central
America on the 22d with the U. 8. s.
Albany, on a two months cruise in
southern waters. He will have charge
of the wireless office on board the Al
bany and one of the last messages re-
ceived from Goat Island before sailing
was the good news of an increase Of
all their pay OF ten per cent He will
not doubt be compelled to work over
time some as his time expires June
4th 1905
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07

most picturesque communities in the
United States, but in the world. Mr..
tFelter has visited all of the more
noted villages in the Swiss, Austrian
and Italian Alps, as well as the French
and Spanish towns in the Pyrinees,
but none Of them, In his opinion, are
comparable for the beauty Of their
setting with Ouray. Mr.. Felter says
that his first vacation will be spent
at Ouray on account of its scenic at
fractions.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07

Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Hunley and little
son left at Friday noon for Denver
where they will be the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Bridges and family for q
week while en- route east. Rev. Hunley
will halt for a short visit with friends
at Coffeyville, kans., leaving Mrs.
Hunley and the baby to proceed to
Sedalia. Mo, for a months sojourn
with relatives. They will spend the
major part of the summer with Rev.
Hunley's mother in Virginia The best
wishes of host of Canon City friends
go with them on their eastern journey.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
An INTERESTING DEBATE
At THE HIGH SCHOOL

A very interesting debate was held
last Monday afternoon at the Canon
City High school. The question consid-
cred was: Resolved that senators
should be elected by the direct vote
OF the people.
The Affirmative was supported by
Misses Olive Bradley, Edna Hanks
and Hazel Gardner. The negative by
Misses Pansy Allison and Joe Cooper.
The Affirmative having the better argu-
ment was awarded the unanimous de-
cision of the three judges-Mrs. Rog-
ers. Rev. Jameson and Mr.. Fredrick-
son.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07

cemetery Thursday morning and sus-
tanned a fracture of the right shoulder.
to make matters worse the wagon was
unconsciously backed upon him by
the driver and a couple Of ribs on his
left side were broken. Mr.. Hadley, who
lives on College avenue. is getting
along very nicely, although it is likely
that his injuries will not allow him to
do very much work for some time.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
THE BUSY BEES ARE
AGAIN WORKING EARLY

The bees have rushed the season
again by casting their, first swarms
the first of May. This is rather early
in the season for bees to swarm but NO
doubt the apple blossom proved
great stimulus to the colonies as Mr..
Babberger states that as much as
thirty pounds of honey has been gath
cred into every hive during the fruit
blooming time
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07

XII Holiday has a new Princeton
bicycle.
Tom Kennedy has a bad spell OF
measles.
Berry. pickers, don't be crestfallen.
there are some berries left.
Willie Kennedy has Just gotten over
q spell of measles.
Leslie Curtis Of South Cottonwood
avenue, Is sick with the measles.
Clyde Tassel as well as other boys
have quit school and gone to work.
Burnice Carr. OF North Third street.
10 very sick with Saint vitus dance.
Don Lee who quit school a couple OF
months ago, will resume his studies
next fall.
Jesse Lee has been working hard
digging dandelions out OF their lawn
this week.
Miss Agnes Stinemeyer. of Four
Mile. has stopped school for the rest
OF this term.
The Quinn children are all absent
from school on account Of measles in
the family. .-.
A number OF High school boys we're
excused Monday morning to go to the
Bavari trial.
The Eighth grade OF the Lincoln
school have finished spelling the thou
sand words for the contest.
The swallows are getting pretty
thick around the Lincoln school. and
are building their nests.
The popular game at the Lincoln
school is foot and half. with the boys
and see-saw with the girls.
All OF the Sage children except the
Oldest are under quarantine on ac-
count OF the measles In the family.
Ford McKinnon was absent from
school two days at the hrst OF the
week on account OF sickness.
The Eighth grade Of the Washington
school are making some very nice
maps OF the U. s. as 1t was In 1876.
Reynolds Lewis returned Friday OF
last week from his trip up TO Silver
Clid for the purpose of curing his hay
fever. z5rs-.gzzs~-s-
Sam King OF the Washington school.
has been absent two days OF this week
Reason not given.
Ben Sage Is staying at his uncles-
r.
of measles In his family.
Grace Minister led very interesting
meeting at the intermediate league Of
the First Methodist church last Sun
day evening. .s-,. --,-
Norman Cooling. OF Reynolds avenue.
will lead the intermediate league on
next Sunday evening. All children are
invited.
ben vondra is getting TO be quite a
ranchman as he Is running his fathers
ranch while his father oversees Mr..
Rockafellow's ranch.
Mary Cook of River street. Is re-
covering from an attack OF the measles
which was thought at first TO be a
case of scarlet fever.
Lessie Chrome. OF South Reynolds
avenue. has returned 10 school after
an absence on account of'a serious at
tack of typhoid fever.
Miss Gladys Pettinger and Edna
woriey who are now attending the
High school. visited the Lincoln school
a short time in the afternoon.
The Y. N. c. A. junior basketball
team has just had their picture taken
which will appear In Babberger's win
dow before long
Harry White and Ralph Sarver, are
getting up a school play for the Sew
enth and Eighth grades OF the Wash
ington school. II Is hoped that 1t will
be a success.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07

Rev. J. P. Lucas, former chaplain of
the penitentiary here, was Canon
City visitor Saturday night and yes
terday He preached from the pulpit
Of the First Christian church at both
the morning and evening services yes
terday. He returned to his home at
Colorado Springs this morning.
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07

J. l. Denison, Mr.. Gladen, Ella Dunlap.
J. W. Dunlap, Beech Stewart, c. G.
Sweitzer, Miss Elizabeth Weinheimer,
John Weed, E. B. Atkinson, Albert
Mack, Mrs M. B. Wilkinson, Mrs. EN-
ma Acker
Cañon City record., 1908-05-07
II. W. HADLEY VICTIM OF
VERY PAINFUL ACCIDENT

H. W. Hadley OF the marble cutting
Arm of Hutchison & Hadley. fell from
a wagon while assisting in unloading
some monumental stone at Lakeside
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l believed my clients innocence would
be manifested IN the light Of day You
also know that the very evidence sub
mitted by my learned colleague. the
district attorney. shows that John T.
Clough was alive and probably in pos
session Of his senses for some time.
perhaps for an hour OF more. after tine
knife was thrust into his breast
Now. your honor, IL IS my belief
a belief warranted by the facts pre-
scented in this case-that while the
murdered millionaire was awaiting the
coming or death after his assassin had
departed ne made "A determined at
tempt 70 leave a message 20 the world
telling the name OF tho man who really
killed him"
Colville PAUSED. There were now no
murmurings Of dissatisfaction I'm the
roor'-there was. instead. the deep ST.
lencc Of tense interest. CoIvilIe's
words. but even more his earnest man
ner ard tone, had made a great i'm
preston. The eyes OF nearly an were
fastened on him. The prisoner leaned
forward bTeathlessIy-
Henry Brewster was looking az him
fixedly. The iurymcn. TO a man, were
regarding him 5ntently The district
attorney was clearly puzzled and per
picked. The reporters, seeming a com
ing sensation. were writing down ev-
cry word. Marcella Vincents eyes
flashed with excitement. Clara Good
man was trembling
That Acton Ciough is wholly and
fully innocent OF the heinous crime
laid to him has been NJ 70 contention
from the beginning" con tinued Col
vile. and this innocence 1 shall prove
in a way that is strange indeed, but
none the less thorough and convincing.
I may even say that the very man
who mas led the prosecution against
my fate-tormented client. the district
attorney himself. your honor. can be
used to support my contentionT'
A rumbling murmur OF astonished
voices swept through the room. The
district attorney sprang 10 his feet.
Your honor" he cried, surely this
has gone far enough / protest. All
this is irrelevant. immaterial. and out
side the due procedure Of the law. The
counsel for the defense is not follow
ing the prescribed course He is an
ticipating his closing address and ap-
pealing to the sympathies OF the jury
men. 1 object in toto e This method
of his He must. 1 submit, go on
with his examination CT witnesses, or
else cease altogether"
The objection is susts ined, said
the Judge.
Il submit, your honor said Col
Vile. bowling. but with A smile. II
was quite plain that he --as satisfied
with the impression ne had already
made upon the jury.
At the same time. I must say that
where the life OF an innocent man IS
at stake, the learned and eloquent dis
trict attorney should have some re-
gard for the ethics of the law. which
say in unmistakable terms that the
innocence Of a prisoner must be pre-
sumed until he is proved guilty be-
yond doubt or peradventure. 1 shall.
however. now waive that point AMI
ask Hubert Longworthy 10 take the
stand"
He turned and signed 20 gentle
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Your honor he began. Il really 10
not Understand the object OF my
colleague think that he should
be called upon 10 state what ne means
10 prove by this very pueriIe bringing
out Of what is a matter or common
knowledge. Nobody would care 20
deny-I least OF all-that the late John
3. ClOugh was a man of decided pro-
dciency IN all that concerns railroad
ing"
Your honor" said Colvile. my oh
ject IN bringing forth such testimony
as has been given 5y Mr.. Longw0rtr +
Will soon be made apparent have
laid a foundation for what is TO FOL
low. Miss Clara Goodman. win you
please take the staud2''
Marcella Vincent hastily pressed the
hand OF her friend.
BE brave. Clara. dearest she
whispered. be braveI''
The girl. clearly very nervous. rose
and walked toward the stand A.
once the pencils Of half a score ~
newspaper artists became extremely
busy. Any chance 90 portray pretty
woman figure ir the famous Clough
mystery was eagerly seized upon BY
the men OF the evening press. And at
the same time. the interest OF The spec
tators. dulled by the seemingly trivial
character Of Longworthy's testimony.
was given a rev zest by the appear
snce OF the girl.
Miss Goodman was sworn and took
her seat IN the witness-chair.
Philip HOlbrook sat up straight and
took on an appearance Of tense inter
est. Billy Foster. watching him. be
came deeply concerned. as did a mum
Der OF the other reporters With the
singular sixth sense Of the trained
newspaper man, they became aware
that something new and unforeseen was
in the air.
MarceTa Vincent was leaning for
ward m .er place. her eyes fixed upon
her friend.
Henry Brewster was staring straight
ahead Of him. pale and calm.
Miss Goodman" said Colyille:
your business is that OF an expert
telegrap her2"
yes, sir quavered Stella.
Very good. said Colvine. He bent
TO ais table and opened a small Gather
case.
Drawing himself up to his full height
and. turning 10 tie jury rattle than
to the witness. Colville said:
AT this point cannot refrain from
again mentioning my belief-nay.
rather. my indisputable knowledge-
that John 3. Clough before he died
found time to leave a message for the
world Droclaiming Enthusiastically and
damningly the name of the man who
killed him.
Your honor" Numbered the dis
trict attorney. Il object,'
objection sustained, said the inn
passive judge
VERY well>' said Colviue. 4 will
proceed
Suddenly he opened his hand and
turned TO the district attorney.
7 must ask my learned colleague.
he said. while the eyes Of nearly every
persons IN the room we're fixed upon
him. ''if he remembers a certain after
noon. shortly after the arrest OF my
client. when 1 called upon him in his
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man sitting near nina white-bearded.
well-Gressed, portIy gentleman-wl0
arose and went to the witness stand.
and was duly sworn 10 tell the
truth. the whole truth. and nothing
but che truth.
AR LOngworthy was known BY
reputation TO many in the courtroom.
especially TO the newspaper mer. as a
well-to-do retired railroad and bust
ness man.
Mr.. Longworthy,T began CoIviUe.
you we're acquainted very well. were
YOU not. with the late John b.
CIouEh c''
Yes. sir. said the witness.
You began your business career. I
understand. at the same time and IN
the same employment
yes SIR"
And YOU continued in the same en-
ployment with him and. indeed. work
ed in the same grades with I'm for
number Of years
THAT is correct For nearly twelve
years. to be precise"
Just so And your common employ
ers were the c. 3. and ". railroad.
and the Great Point and Gulf Railroad
Company"
Yes. sir
Now. tell me. Mr. Longworthy.
through what grades OF the service, to
your personal knowledge. did the late
John b. CIough successfully pass"
He began. as I did. sir. as section
hand. Then he became boss OF a di-
vision of track layers In his leisure
hours he studied biography and be
came remarkably efficient. In the
course of time he obtained the post OF
stationmaster, IN which position his
merit attracted the attention OF the
division superintendent. Before long
he wss transferred to the dlspatchers
office. and in three years became chief
dispatcher
Not long afterward he was made
division superintendent. then he be-
came assistant general manager, and
at last general manager and vice
president Twenty or more years ago
he went TO the St Anne's road as the
president. and finally left active rail
road work FOR financial operations
lust 80. But revertlng to Mr..
Clough's work in the railroad. what
was LnG general opinion. MI Long
worthy. regarding his ability as a dis
patcher2"
1T is a matter OF railroad history,
sir. that John 3. Clough was the fast
est and most expert Of all operators
ever in the service Of the railroad mp
TO that time"
Thank you. Mr.. LongwOrthy. You
would say. then, that the late Mr..
Cloush was an expert telegrapher?
There can be no two opinions, sir
lie was
Thanks. That viii do
Mr.. Longworthy left the stand and
there was a buzz OF talk In the court
room. Immediately suppressed by the
baillnS
One reporter whispered to Billy Eos
ter Wen. II this is CoIville's senss-
ton. I don't think very much or It.
certainly thought ne had something
good up his sleeve"
Billy Foster smiled.
The district attorney arose