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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26

HRllot during the urSt term OF court
I attended in Fremont county. He
always had, as have said, hrm hold
uppon the affections of all his old ac-
ouaintances and to the last had
multitude of frineds in Fremont coun-
ty and in Canon City. He was a
profuond scholar in many lines other
than legal, and among the reports OF
his early years in Canon City is one
that he very ably taught bible class
for many years in a Sunday school.
: In politics he was always a Demo-
crat, but rarely sought public office.
l think the offices 1 have mentioned,
Of representative in the Territorial
legislature and Supreme court COM
missioner, are the only ones he actu-
ally held, though when his party was
In the minority, he was its candidate
for congress in 1888, and for the
United States Senate at another time.
Canon City, Colorado, Nov. 23. 1908.
We. your committee, beg leave to
submit for the consideration of the
bar of Fremont county Colorado, the
following resolutions in memory Of
Honorable Thomas Macon, who died In
Denver. Colorado. May 26th. 1908. on
his 18th birthday.
Resolved, That the members of the
bar Of this county heard with sorrow
80 kAn NJ
able Thomas Macon, who for forty
four years was looked upon as one Of
the leading lawyers and citizens Of
this state.
Resolved, That tho services of Judge
Macon II lawyer. Judge, legislator and
citizen were such rs to merit the COM
mendation Of his fellow-citizens, and
should be held in grateful remem-
brance by all who remain to enjoy the
privileges Of the state which he and
other pioneers OF his kind helped to
make possible.
Resolved, That his learning and
abilit we're such as to give him rank
among the first citizens Of our state,
and that in his death we have lost one
whose memory is entitled to be cher
fshed by the bar and citizenship Of the
state.
Resolved, That we who had the
pleasure Of his personal acquaintance
and friendship. have, in his death,
been deprived Of one whose genial
presence. unfailing good humor and
broad philosophy Of life were a con-
slant source Of enjoment and encour-
agement to those with whom he came
in contact
Resolved, That we reaquest the
District Court Of Fremont count, Colo
RADIO. to have these resolutions spread
upon the records of the court in men,
ory of one OF the most distinguished
lawers who have practiced in this
court.
CHARLES d. BRADLEY
CLYDE c.. DAWSON
SAMUEL P. DALE
JAMES T. LOCKE
Committee
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26

Ben Hur Special to Pueblo Decem-
Der 3rd S1.zs round trip. 8 p. m. Rio
Grande. -
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26

ladies and gentlemen. II there is
In this audience any young man who
would like to know tho name Of his
future wife 1 will undertake to tell
him"
Up jumped young man.
Thank you!" said the conjuror.
''Now 1 always like to do things In a
proper business fashion. viii you
kidly give me your namer'
eyes, certainly" said the young
man. my name is Johnson"
Thank you," replied the conjuror.
"then the name Of your future wife
will be Mrs. Johnson."-Mahatma.
He Was . Practical Yeung Magician.
"And now," said the amateur ma
gician. as he stood In the parlor alone
with the girl. II viii proceed to do
my first Transformation act" Where
upon he made q few passes with his
strong right arm. and presto! change!
The sofa was transformed into .
spoonholder-Maha
. = .
Got His Wires Crossed.
Mr.. Greene who performs at the
opera house Thursday. relates an
amusing experience he had recently at
a wire works establishment in Den
yer. In welding the Chinese linking
rings somewhat vigorously. he acci-
dentally broke one OF them, and later
went to have the same repaired.
Explicit Instructions we're given the
foreman as to the manner in which
to make the necessary repairs, and
the performer was told 70 return on .
certain day for the rings. Imagine the
CONSERVATION OF the magician. when
he returned and found the rings. not
as he instructed they should be re-
paired. but linked and interlinked in
all kinds Of fantastic figures.
The foreman was dumbfounded
when he witnessed the result of the
workman's efforts. and summoned
him to his presence for IN explana-
ton. The workman. profnss with apol-
ogies, explained that he had witnessed
Mr.. Greene manipulate the rings. and
knew from observation that II they
were not right the performer readily
could make them %. being perfectly
able to link and interlink the whole
OF them at will.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
TRIED TO TIlAW OUT DYNAMITE;
VICTIM IS NOW IN THE HOSPITAL
Alhoseh Feassiy BeSsed and Mansied From Hin ln}ss-
ies There Il Possibility tfat tie Vactam of the
Explosoa Win Reeovee- Stood Shock
i. Of Ssfeica1 Opesataoe Wen.

more dead than alive. His risht lee
and right arm wsrs broken. his syes
blinded and one Of his ear drums was
bursted. TO say nothing Of score oe
minor injuries. He was brought hsro
for tFeatmeat and on his arrival st
the infirmary It was difflcult nnr -
physician to detect any pulaataca iA
his bruised and mangisd body.
It was found necessary to amputate
his right arm. bat he stood The shock
remarkably well and there 10 more
than possibility that he viii rseovsr.
although It will bs long dime bssore
he II able to leave the hospital. Tho
wounded man ID about twsnty-avs'
yeafs Of aga
Get 1iseAs1 IAso QuIslly Mazzsss.
Trinidad. Nov. 31.-H. b. Brown.
county treasurer-slect formerly may
or Of Trinidad and one OF the best
known Republicans In Las Aaimas,
county. was married today at Fort
Smith. Ark. to Miss Matte Crockett
Of that city. The news Of the wedding
10 . surprise. Brown left immediatsly
after the election without informing
any Of his friends % to his intsntions.
He IL . wealthy hardware merchant
Of this city and . member Of several
lodges.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
JUDGE THOMAS MACON

CONTINUED from pat Q -
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
KANSAS COLORADO ..ss
RAILROAD PROPOSITION
PR0eRESslNe NICELY

0nNN06QQanal NaNe1 Y
1BbOUub6OUsssO WsV@6t
A general executive oonmittee OF
flve members to look after the inter-
aata Of the people of Canon City in the
,,o,o..a x.n...-r.oior.ao rlactric
..,.,
isA4a NV
lines has been seiected ana neid its
llrst meeting in the directors room OF
the Fremont Count National bank ON
Friday afternoon. The committee is
composed Of T. n. Harding, Geo. r.
Rockafellow, Geo. H. salis. @. v. Hod-
Mn ana Horace ]. Craig, and its func-
ton In to see that the people Of this
community derive the utmose possible
advantage from the construction and
operation OF the proposed enterprise.
There IN every reason to believe
that thu railroad and mower Hnes are
to be built within the next twelve
months. the former between Pueblo.
and the ton OF the Royal Gorge, 1t 10
expectsd in time for NEXT summers
tourist travel, and It IL necessary that
somebody be empowered to secure
from the company the very best terms
ottaiuable. and, to eQualize a. far a.
possible the obligations It may impose
for carrying out the wishes Of our
people in the construction Of local
tramway system.
Matters in relation to the COM
pany's plans are moving rapidly and
the committee will have plenty to do
in keeping tab upon the progress Of
things so far a. this community 10
concerned.
Some very important detail work
has already been agreed upon. but
We are not at liberty to give 1t pub
licity at this time, sufice It to state
that some surprising revelations will
shortly be made by the committee In
regard to the kansas-Colorado cleo
tric proposition. ...... .. 81
What financial assistance the COM
pany will demand Of the people Of
Canon City in the execution OF Its
great enterprise We are not informed.
but are assured that 1t will be triv-
ial matter In comparison with the
splendid results that will come from
such an investment The advantages
that will accrue to tho people Of this
community from the building and op-
Grafton Of the contemplated electric
line cannot easily be comprehended;
1t is a proposition 20 vast In its ply
sical aspects and % tremendous In its
consequences ~ 10 stasger the imasi-
nauon. a stuoy Oh tne company
plans ID hko feadins cnaptef ITO"
the Araoian Nisnts Hntertainments'
out oack OF its glamour ana oncnAnt-
ment 10 inc colo casn 70 ouiid into
suDstanual' concrete feahsauon.
Canon City will be given larger
life and greater activity By the con-
struction Of this magnificent enter
prise, which will add to Its Dopula-
ton and increase its prestige In .
Thousand ways. It will accelerate its
manifest destiny" and cause It to
grow ont Of the swaddling clothes Of
municipal infancy into . busting city
Of twenty-five thousand Inhabitants,
such a. nature intended II TO be. The
here has evoked from n multitude of
visitors expressions OF the profound
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26

Subscribe for the Record. SIS .
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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
Telling His Mind.

A magician was engaged to enter
tain . select and very swell audience
in q private house. He was elated at
the prospect. but disappointed In the
outcome. There was no vordiality OF
greeting as he appeared. and the chill
was colder as he continued. His clev-
crest tricks met only icy indifference.
He wondered IL they were real flesh
and blood. or only figures from . de-
partment store window. In despera-
ton he finally addressed them:
Ladies' and gentlemen, have done
my best to entertain you, but % far
have not succeeded. have about
exhausted my store of tricks. One OF
the best still remains; wonder II you
would be interested in that Would
you like to see the devilr'
Upon their signifying such . desire,
the magician turned upon his heel,
saying. Then, go to hades. Elk
change.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
Tho Wrong Bird.

A certain conjurer once had an ex-
perience which was highly oomical,
though quite disastrous from q pro-
fessional point Of view.
Having produced an egg from a pre-
viosly empty bag. he announced that
he would follow up this trick by
bringing from the bag the hen by
which the egg had been laid.
He proceeded to draw the bird
from the bag in which it had pre-
viously been placed. by his confeder-
ate, but what was his CONSERVATION
on finding that the alleged hen was
an old rooster, which strutted about
the stage with ruffled feathers and
offended dignity, and set up as vigor-
GUS Growing as il he had just awak-
ened from his nocturnal slumbers.
The whole audience shrieked with
laughter, and the unfortunate conjur-
or made a bolt" for his dressing
room.-Mahatma. ... r...
Magic, in its true cloak OF mystery
is enchanting and bewitchingly at
tractive: a drawing card.
There is a fable about a dog who
with a bone In his mouth, came to q
stream of water; he observed
the reflection of his own i'm
age. and, believing the bone he saw
in the water to be another, and be-
coming overpowered by his greed for
gain. he grabbed for the bone in the
water; in 30 doing dropped the one
from his mouth when to his great dis
may. he discovered there was but one
bone and that. through his avaricious-
ness, he had lost all!
Magicians! hold ON to the real
bone.-oscar 8. Teale in Mahatma.
And Yet He Was Net PIeasel.
Tho conjuror stepped forward tc
the front Of the stage and said:
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
AaA Yet He Ne. Nst Pleaeea.

AD4 Aoe NC WE M Eb600D0s
The conjuror stepped forward u
the front OF the stage and said:
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-11-26
NaAo of Owner

A. shown BY the Assessment Roll 10
Il Canon City, Colorado. ana ~ ceru
,Yreasurer for collection:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
'''.t'f)
OCONEE BOY KILLS WOMAN.
: Mamie Elrod, 40 Years Old, Shot
Through Abdomen While Pick
ing Cotton.

Anderson, September 8.-Maymc
Elrod, Il white woman, about 40 years
old, died in the hospital here at u
O'Clock this morning as the result
Of Il gunShot wound inflicted ut the
hands Of Calhoun Donald youth
Of lS. The shooting occurred in the
T"wnvillc section. just across th, l'rc
in Oroncc county, and about 25 miles
from Anderson. yesterday mornir, :,
and the wounded wnnlan was brought
here last night.
Reports conflict as to the real
ca,lS" Of the killing. but Il well found
cd report Is to he effect that Calhoun
Donald had been prompted to fire
the Sh"t by the continued Immoral
relations between his father, Marion
Donnld, and the woman. she ha,i
lived in the same house with the cld-
cr Donald. his wife and family for
some years. The ball entered the
abdomen. the larger and several small
Ter im!rSlincS being perforated and
hrm"rr!lag" resulting.
When it hrramr known here thi,
morning that the woman WAS dead
the sheriff ct Dconrc county was nrti-
fed and said he would ai once send
an officer io the scene. but ut Il late
hour tonight II" arrest has been made
:" fHr "S could hc learned here.
The HhnntimH occurred in Il fled
som" 300 yards from the house,
where the woman with several other:
was picking cotton. Sylvester Dom
ait, brother of the man who free
the shot. together with several other.
From The section. camc for the body
this afternoon. They said the shoot
ing had been accidental and that no
arrests had been made. Bull from the
past records Of both the dead woman
and Marion Donald. who lived in An
drrs"n county until Il few wears n"o,
the cause outlined is given most
credit.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
OLD SCHOOL BOOKS.
The Bizarre Problems in Old Ar,tb-
metic Books.

IN ~, -
,.,' '"' S'',h'''ar Schooi pupil of
,r' "'''' seem impossible that
;' m y '''''' ~ any interest IN study
,l0.,. -" Nv, n''''''S "' arithmetic pro-
n '''.,' ~ "' S"''''"h "l problem
'r:,,,'. P''Se",S quite enough diff
~ "''', u l'S'll without wor-
,,nn -; 60 " ~ me nature or the lang
w,S,, - ""'''' ', 'n' ''Snr'S are put.
,, -, '"'! 'e'' 80 inclined, they
,,'.: ''"' i',''' ~ interest IN such
~ " '1 80 -, "'''S''' !1'ooo long tons
a.. '''" at F,' ana S"la Inc whole at
~, ~ '''''' P'''r per Sh"r' ton. what
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES
Via Southern Railway.

Round trip summer excursion
tickets to scashoro and mountain re-
sort points are now OH sale via
Southern Railway at greatly reduc-
cd rates. Tickets good returning un-
til October 31st, 1908. Asheville,
Waynesville, Hendersonville, in the
Gland of the Sky"; Lake Toxaway
and the "Bcautifu] Sapphire Coun-
try.' now in their glory.
Apply to Southern Railway agents
for rates, tickets, etc.
j. G. Lusk,
Division Passenger Agent.
J. l.. Meek, Charleston, S. C.,
Asst. Gen1 Passenger Agt.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
SMITH THANKS THE PEOPLE.
Promises to Serve the Interests of
the State Honestly ard Asks for
the cooperation of the Pco-
Pic in His Work.

News and Courier.
Fl"r"mrr. September S.-Mr. f.. ID.
Smith, candidate for the United
States senate. in an interview with
the News and tnurirr'S corrcSpond-
rnt at midnight, desires to make the
following statement to the people Of
South Carolina:
1T seems, at this hour. that my
rlrrtl"n is assured. ranuo, ry-
press my appreciation OF this rxprcs-
sion of confluence un the part of thc
people. AS | have honestly tried to
SrrH" the State in past years as Il
prIvat" individual. | shall use what,
ever increased powers and npnnr.
lnmty my official position ~ivcs mo
|" the same end. hope NAV have
the cooperation OF the entire S,,tc
IN my efforts 10 serve To thr bcst ,L-
vantage the varied interests. Allow
ING /" express 1" You my grateful
lhanES Tor your work in NV behalf.
may YOU lind il a pleasure and dutv
l" continue your support of me rs
an official.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
Piano and Organ ECONOMY.

If you are interested in the purchase of n
PIANO or an ORGAN, we want to sell you one
Don't think you must 20 to some mail order
outside of South Carolina to get the best piano
or organ. We have great variety of grades
ana all styles, at prices which cannot fail to
interest You. We are manufacturers factory
representatives for several of the largest and
most famous makers Of pianos and organs.
make most liberal terms Of payment to those,
who wish to buy on time. No house quality of
pianos and organs conSidc red-can underseli lis.
Twenty-four years Of fair dealing in Columbia
and throughout South Carolina Is our reference
and guarantee.
Write lis at once for catalog price and terms.
Malone's Music House, Columbia, S. c.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
SOMETHING ABOUT TOADS.
Do They "Spit Venom and Can
They Exist Without Air?

The toad has il broad back and can
bear much i'll treatment. or certainly
ne would not have survived among us
all these years. Men have always
done their best. or worst. to get him
into bad odor, and even today. cs-
pcrially in country districts. where he
is nightly engaged in doin" good ser
vice at the expense Of slugs and other
nnNinuS things. the toad bears an evil
reputation without in the least de-
serving it. People Of all nations and
OF every age have testified to the
'r"ison"uS venom Of the toad. Gil
bert White gave the subject some at
tcnti"n. but seems to have been on the
side of the toad, for he says "ducks,
buzzardS, owls. stone curlcws and
snakes eat them Uoads) with impun-
ity,' and kearton corroborates him
$" Tar as grass snakes are concerned.
He once knew Of a quack who on the
occasion of Il visit to Srlbornc cate a
toad I" make thc country people
stare. But, adds our author, "ar-
trrward he drank OIL
The fact Of the matter is, saws the
Pail Mall Gazette, that the toad,
though he is much more polite than
man III the matter of splitting, does
when frightened cxudc from his skin
an acid liquid which may be some
sort of protection to him when hum
CRY snake is contemplating toad for
supper, although, as we have seen, the
snakes victim cannot always make
himself sufficiently unpleasant to save
ms own life or to cndangcr that of
his enemy. just as country people
will tell you today that toads "spit
poiSon' (Which is absolutely untruc),
so hundred years ago testimony was
constantly Forthcoming as TO the cala-
mites which bcfell any animal that
dared to interfere with the dctcstablc
creature. y writer to the Magazine
of Natural History early in the last
century testified that he had seen
the mouths of dogs "fcarfrlly swell
ed worrying toads,' and DR.. e. J.
Clarke, a we'll known lecturer Of the
period, declared himself TO be a BE-
lever in "the opinion Of the vulgar
That toads spit vcnom.' To support
his ideas he quoted story, told Inn
by friend, concerning n eat (bclCny.
ing to third person) which jumped
at a toad in mistake for mouse. Gut
tered a loud cry of agony and died in
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11

havc cost ni,h?'
From books in use in 1890 arc
taken some even more remarkable
examples:
"a man ovcrtaking maid driv-
ing a flock Of geese said to her:
"How do YOU do, sweetheart? d? Where
are you going with these 100 geese
'Why, sir, said she, Il have not 100,
but if | had as many, half as many
and seven geese and Il half, | should
have 1907 How many had shc7'
GA person was II years Of age 20
years since and suppose he will be
drowned % years hence; pray, in
what year Of his age will this hap
pcn9'
Should these questions be put on
the present generation, probably
there would be more gigglcs than
answers.
The popular question, :'Why is il
mouse when it spins?' is scarcely
more impossible than one IN "Thc
Scholars Arithmetic' Of 1917:
'When hens are shillings dozen,
what will be the price Of six dozen
eggs at 2 cents for three cggs9" No
doubt, many curly patcs have been
given cause to wonder "why is the
hcn?' Trick problems like the above
were quite the rage. Another curious
~ wordcd question is: "At Surat is
Il hospital for sick animals, in which
there is Il tortoise that has been t'.c, >
- years. What is thrcc-cights Of
that numbcr?'
The fondncss Of ghastlincss in the
problems makes us wonder us to the
value Of such training Cor childish
minds. "In l83l,' says one problem
"ll9 persons died of drunkenness
in New York and l0l in Philadelphia.
How many in both7'
Again: GA man had seven child
rem. Two of them were killed by the
fall of tree. How many had he
left -
".utnS. one Of the twelve apostles,
hanged himself. How many were
there lcft?''
"Adonibczck said: "Thrccscorc
and fen kings having their thumbs
amt their great toes rut off, gather
their meat under my table, How
many thumbs and toes did Adoni-
beck cut otr9'
".A human body, if baked until all
the moisture is cvaporatcd, is reduce
rd in weight rs 10 to 10. \ body that
weighs 100 pounds when living
weighs how much when bakcd?'
T." Il child Of 8 or 10, with parti-
Gle of imagination. it must have been
pleasant figuring ont the weight of
baked bodies.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
VERY LOW RATES.
To Denver, Colorado and Return via
Southern Railway.

On account Of the Annual Conven-
ton, American Bankers Association,
the Southern Railway announces at
tractive low round trip rates to Den.
YER, Col. Tickets to be sold daily un-
til September 30th, 1908, good to
return leaving Denver not later than
October 31st, 1908.
For rates, details, schedules, ETC.,
apply to Southern railway ticket
agents or,
J. G. Lusk,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, S. c.
j. T.. Meek,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Atlanta. Ga.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
TS5 College q Charleston !90|
harleston, S. G.

124th Year Begins September 25th.
Entrance examinations will be
held at the County Court House
On Friday, July 3, at 9 a. III. All
candidates for admission can COM
pete in September for vacant Boyce
Scholarships which pay $1ooa year.
One free tuition scholarship to each
county of South Carolina. Board
and furnished room in dormitorv
$11. Tuition $40. For catalogue,
address HARRISON RANDOLPH,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-11
University Of South Carolina

Wide range of choice in Scien-
tihc, Literary, Graduate and Pro-
fessional Courses leading to degree
Of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Science, Licentiate of Instructions,
Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts,
Civil Engineer and Electrical Eli
gineer. Well equipped Labora-
tories, Library of over 10000 vol
times.
Expenses moderate. Many stu
dents make their own expenses.
Next session (Io4th) begins
September 23d, 1908.
For announcement write to the
President, Columbia, S. G.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-02-28

cred as soon as large enough for use
the bearing period will be prolonged
for a much longer period.
For the best quality In the green pod
ded bush beans l suggest the String
less Green Pod, Extra Early Red Val
entine, Blue Pod Butter and the Extra
Early Refugee, which come on in the
order named, but for the home garden
1t Is usually more convenient to fix on
some n favorite variety and to keep
up a supply by frequent paintings.
In addition to the green podded sorts,
maxi paintings, n or more, Of the yell
low or waX podded varieties, or these
may be chosen In preference to the
green pods, as they do better during
the warm summer season and the pods
are less liable to rust than from the
early spring paintings. OF the yellow
podded sorts, the new Brittle Wax.
Round Pod Kidney Wax, Pencil Pod
Black Wax and Refugee %Stringless
Wax are the best of the round podded
type. Some other new varieties have
larger and more meaty pods, but are
not as uniform in shape or as attrac-
tive in appearance. New White Wax
is h best in quality and is the most
meaty yellow variety with a fiat pod.