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Cañon City record., 1909-10-21


Monday night was in some respects
OF more than ordinary interest and
all OF its members except Mayor Tan
ner. who was out of town, were on
hand to take part in its deliberations.
Alderman Hiatt. chairman OF the
water committee. presided. anad the
first matter taken up for considera-
ton was the proposition OF Alderman
Cooper to have a thorough lnvestlga-
tion of the books and accounts OF the
city made covering the bi-annual
period from March 81, 1907, TO March
81. 1905. Mr.. Cooper stated that In
view OF certain facts that had recent
ly come to light In connection with
the oficial acts OF l. d. Dawson. for
mer city clerk. II was Imperative
that an exhaustive examination OF
the records OF the city be made by
some competent person to ascertain
the exact status OF its financial af-
fairs. Mr.. Cooper said that E II. Null
nix OF Denver. recognized as one OF
the best accountants In the state. was
present and would submit a proposal
TO do the work. Mr.. Mullnix explained
his system OF examination and Of
fered TO make an audit of the books
of the officers In charge OF the various
departments OF the city for the sum
OF four hundred dollars, which. ne
assured the council. was very reas-
enable; considerably less, in fact.
than was usually carged for such
task by experts in that line OF busi-
ness. II he was employed to make
the accounting he would give 1t his
personal attention. After n discussion
of the matter II was unanimously
decided to accept Mr.. Mullnix's prop
osition.
Mr.. Mullnix. probably. audits more
public accounts than anybody else
in Colorado and is remarkably skill
full in that particular field OF work.
He is regularly employed to examine
the books and accounts of the city of
Grand Junction. for which he re-
ceives the sum OF four hundred and
fifty dollars year. He offered to
make an Investigation of the munic-
ipal records here for two hundred and
twenty-five dollars per annum. but
no action was taken by the council
In relation TO the matter.
Alderman Cooper reported that the
finance committee had prepared the
yearly tax levy ordinance In order
that 1t might be certified to the coun-
ty authorities and the amount APP
propriated placed on the tax list and
collected by the county treasurer ac-
cording to law. The levy Is for the
support of the city government for
the fiscal period ending March 81.
1911; for the city government OF the
isiI for the payment OF the city
debt and the interest thereon and for
the Improvement OF the city. The total
assessment ia twenty-four mills on the
dollar, OF which eighteen and three
fourtha mills is general levy and
Ave and one-fourih mills special
levy. II In computed that revenue
OF sss,0oo with be raised for city pur
poses an u result of this twenty-fonr
mill levy. Last year tho tax levy was
eighteen millr. but Tho income which
Cañon City record., 1909-10-21

undone to save their crop from the
blighting effects OF the threatened
freeze. The services of the business
men, like the gospel OF the Redeemer,
were without money and without
price" They worked hard. and the
only compensation they desired was
consciousness of having contributed
something to the salvation OF the
fruit crop; matter of importance
to everybody in the community. The
cooperation OF the merchants Of Can
on City with the fruit growers last
spring in orcahrd heating, and their
helpfulness this fall in apple gather
ing, ought to result in bringing about
the best possible feeling between
these two most important classes of
our citizenship. More than ever 1t
ought to reveal the interdependence
OF the one upon the other in a busi-
ness way. 1t ought to show that what
ever is to the interest of the merchant
is to the interest OF the rancher. and
vice versa.
Although the sequel proved that the
extraordinary efforts put forth on
Monday and Tuesday to save the fruit
crop were unnecessary there are none
that regret that so large a share OF
the work was done under the pres
sure OF excitement 1t brought the
Cañon City record., 1909-10-21
HELP EXTENDED BY
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
APPRECIATED BY RANCHERS

of appreciation that is bestowed upon
IT, The abandonment of ones own busi-
ness for the purpose of helping some
body else is 80 uncommon in this age
of commerciallsm as TO call for
praise and cmmendation. When the
word went out on Monday that n big
fall in the temperature was coming
and that the fruit was likely to be
seriously injured by the frost there
was hardly n man In town that was
not willing TO let everything else 40
and tender his services to the
ranchcrs an an apple picker.
The Canon City Merchants asso-
citation nt once got busy and In n
couple OF hours after the announce
ment OF impending danger II had So
cured tho promise ~ two hundred
men 10 no to the relief of tha fruit
growers, who we're leaving nothing
Cañon City record., 1909-10-21
DEPUTY COUNTY 7g|ASURER
|. D. DAWS(@r CONFESSES
him. A DEFAUlTER
The Amount of His Pee ms Not Definitely Known,
Bot It Is Believed They VIII Not Exceed Three
or Four Hundred Dollars-An of HIS
Property formed Over to Hts
Bondsmen 10 Indemnify
Them From
Loss

to have been appropriated by him.
This. Mr.. Dawson asserts. is the full
extent of his embezzlement. but there
are indications that he is mistaken
and that it will approximate four or
five hundred dollars. A searching ex-
animation of the books will be made
as DR.. Moore is determined that no
question or suspicion shall rest upon
the records OF the Office.
Mr.. Dawson is not yet under arrest,
nor has II authoritatIyely been given
out that he will be. although he has
town until an investigation now going
on is concluded
In addition to the deputy county
treasurership Mr.. Dawson held the
position OF secretary and treasurer
of the Fruitlands Ditch company,
handling In that capacity something
like ten thousand dollars a year with
out bond. IL has been intlmated that
possibly there may have been some
defalcatlon OF funds there and IL is
probable that an examination will be
made there Of his accounts. but 30 far
as any shortage is concerned there
is neither proof nor accusation
As city clerk from April. 1907. till
his resignation last spring TO take the
deputy county treasurership Dawson's
accounts are likely to be submitted IL
inqulsition. but this will be deter
mined BY the city council There In
nothing In his career as city clerk
upon which to predicate a suspicion
of dishonesty. and. II any inyesuga-
ton OF his official career in tina; ca
pacity is ordered. II will be simply
to satisfy the public anxiety. Mr..
Dawson as deputy county treasurer
was under bond in the sum OF five
thousand dollars and he has turned
over TO his sureties. all OF whom are
residents OF this city. property TO the
value OF about sixteen hundred dol
lars. which will fully Indemnify them
for any loss they may sustain.
Mr.. Dawson's defaication can In no
way affect DR.. Moore or any of his
associates In the treasurer's once.
aside from the disappointment and re-
grst which II has inspired.
Mr.. Dawson is a native OF West vir-
ginia and came to Fremont county in
1903 and taught school at Cotopaxi
one year and for several terms was
employed in n similar capacity at
Brookside. Two years ago last spring
he was elected city clerk here and
has since been prominent In this COM
muuity In a social and business way.
He had many friends here who sim
cerely deplore the unfortunate step he
has taken. What will be done In ths
matter OF his prosecution is not
known as no formal complaint has yet
been made against him. His offense
under the law Is petit larceny and
cannot. under the statutes OF Colo
RADIO. be punished by Imprisonment In
the penitentiary.
Cañon City record., 1909-10-21

Prom Saturdays Daily.
1t has been generally known in
Canon City during the last thirty-six
hours that Deputy County Treasurer
l. d. Dawson was a defaulter and
many rumors. some fthem greatly
exaggerated. have been current as to
the amount OF his embezzlement- The
Daily Record was made aware of Mr..
Dawson's peculations Thursday after
noon. but charitably refrained from
ehroniclIng the fact In Fridays issue
preferrlng to await further develop
ments in the matter and to afford
the accused every opportunity OF
making an explanation in mitigation
os his defense.
In justice To ourselves, as well as
10 Mr.. Dawson. It Is proper that the
facts In the case should now be given
10 the public.
Shortly after the departure OF Mr..
Dawson to the Western slope on n
hunting trip a couple OF weeks ago.
work was begun on the quarterly re-
port of the treasurer. and IL was In
pursuance OF this duty that the dis
eovery was made that Mr.. Dawson
had been guilty of dishonesty In the
handling OF the public moneys. DIFF
ferences were found on the records
between the amount of interest paid
the holders OF school warrants and
ne amount they had earned by ac-
10 n
Dawson had made mistake In his
accounts. but as the investigation of
ne books proceeded the dlscrepan-
ees became more pronounced and
suspicion was aroused that he was
guilty OF wrong doing and had been
dirertIng the county POUNDS to his
own uses.
To say that Mr.. Moore and his as
aistantB were astonlshed and az
Erieyed at the revelations made as the
mildly. They had previously had the
utmost confidence In Mr.. Dawson's in
tsErity and TO have their faith In him
90 rudely shaken was a matter OF the
keenest disappointment and chAgrin.
Although the task was an extremely
disagreeable one for many reasons.
but primarily because It threatened
To establish the guilt OF Mr.. Dawson. It
vas decided TO institute n thorough
inquiry into the accounts OF the sus-
pected deputy. No inamation OF the
matter was given 10 the public until
absolute proof was obtained: indeed.
the evidences of Mr.. Dawson's dis
honesty were kept secret until on
Thursday morning when they were
oonfided to the officials OF the sher-
in's ONCE. DR.. Moore. as county treas
srer then had in .shrdlu shrdluuuuh
urer. then had an Interview with Mr.
Dawson on the subject and received
from him a confession OF his guilt.The
amount of money taken by Mr.. Daw-
son is not yet absolutely determined;
only two hundred and fifty dollars
and thirty cents having been proven
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
EmbrOiderieS

The fabrics are fine, the pat
terms are varied and beautiful,
and the prices much lower than
a year ago. There are Edges,
Insertions and sets in Cam
brio, Edges, insertions
and sets in Nainsook, Edges,
insertions and sets in Swiss,
also colored Embroideries,
Beadings, Gallons, All-overs.and
Corset cover Embroideries, rang
ing in price from 2jc mp, Swiss
flouncing, Swiss revere lnser-
ton, Swiss bands. Especial at
tention is called to the assort-
ment of Swiss frontings at soc,
75c, S1.OO, $1.25 and S1.75 per
yard. Frontings will be used
extensively this Spring and sum
mer and so we bought heavily.
For 3 days we will give
10 per cent off OF all
EmbrOiderieS.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
White Goods

Daintier, prettier and better values is what you will say when
you have looked through the offerings of this department Tor the
sale. Another thing to attract your attention is that you VIII
find so many different kinds of desirable styles to select from
this year. This is particularly true in regard to materials Tor
White Waists.
The showing embraces striped Muslin, figured and striped
Madras, Chevron, Corded jacquard, Blouse Linen, Linen Cambria,
striped and checked Linen, French Lawns, French batlste' FER
Gale. Welt Pfque, Popin, Soisette, plain, striped and checked
Dimries. most of which will be shown in several styles and grades
in price range from sc to 75c per yard.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30

Very neat Corset Covers trimmed Good Skirt with tucked RUNE 0
in lace and Insertion use Beautiful skirt with deep Aouuce
Covers with Embroidered made Of insertion and edged with
yobe,l lace and beading trimmed A9c lace $500
Srpover Corset Cover with lace Nice wide Skrtdeep tucked hounce see
yoke and trimmed in lace and Well made Gowns with tucked yoke
- beading 7e and insertions set in 4c
Very good quality Muslin Drawers Insertion trimmed woke and neck
with tucked ruhles trimmed in Gown wnh sleeves tinued in
lace Asc hemsdtched India inon runes 75c
5000 Da"e rS with tucked unit ana Slip owe Gown finished with lace
and beading csc
Good quality Muslin Drawers with
nrs ,d trert,or in rnna and Pretty square neck gowns with lace
t s )" "Iae nf rrT p - 'N 6 : 90 insertion yokes S125
Good quality Muslin Skirts with Sipover Gown with Embroidered
tucked Honce and insertion set medallion and Ece inSrion $3.50
in above hem $1SO Gown with shaped yoke OF Embrt
Muslin Skirt and India Linen Gounce deya and lace insertion $500
With four rows of dainty insertion M 49, nMo f-uos
and edge $500 OOh WIZ squ%9 !@' N""eu u
NICE NICE gaSn Hn OF m tunn S dn bS aHiel and neck finished With lace and
vide embroidery Sz25 beading $250
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Shirt Waists

We call your attention to a lot
of short sleeve shirt waists we will
include in the White Sale. These
waists cover a wide range in prices,
materials and styles, and would be
Just what you would want if the
sleeves we're long. To offset this
fHutt we are going to cut the price
to one half. The cost of length
ening the sleeves added to what
you pay for the waist will not
amount to the Wholesale price,
Be sure to look them over.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Low Prices On Staples

The economical buyer will be interested in the following price lstm staples
lm yards aryhGdt Be@hed 600 yards FhtB eached Mus Lotto Ivory Sheets aN
MmMn wWth etc per lin, wth 15 per each zoe
,S @mau1run Nm1 49, Su use "a Brown Peppere Shr
Muslin worth Ste per worth c nT ' HdW-"PH 90
~ yard ~ 7e ard Ne ~
1000 wards Hne Blehe5 Mus 'N ~ 10 brown PepperA Sheet
Inns worth DC pr - 600 yards Lonaae No Cam ing woth 26 per
ward - ~ ? 1ae brio worth lc per ward 21e
1000 yards oneae Beachd ,L .-n "a Brown Family Sheedng
Muslin, worth c pc. L"U ivory omds fE@b FORTH 26 per
yard st3e each 55e yard ze
Just received $50 pecesOf Calico including Dark Blues Madras Shepherd checks
Black and White, Side bands and Shifting which wew will SELL regardless of the adance in
price for per yard SC
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
LaceS

In the same department
with the Embroideries are
many new and dainty patterns
in the following laces: Nor
mandy Walls, English and Ger
man Torchon, Linen Quincy,
etc. We will have some spe-
Gals during the sale. Don't
overlook them.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Spring Ginghams

The patterns in the 1909 Spring
Ginghams are just a little daintier and
we are showing a larger assortment than
usual. Checks will be used extensively
this spring and summer and our show.
ing embraces all sizes and colors at 8 1.3,
10 and y 1-2c per yard,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
FlaxOn

Ask to see Flaxon-the latest development in
white goods, has all the merits of a handker-
chief linen lawn, with double the strength and
durability Of India Linons or Persian Lawns.
Linen thread finish, used for wasting, suiting
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
1909 Spring Dress Goods

The new and popular styles in Dress
Goods we have just received and are
showing, are attracting much attention.
The effort of our buyer for this line this
spring was directed towards collecting
for our patrons, not large quantities OF
a few styles, but limited quantities of
many styles, AID as a result you willtind
selections easy. We direct your atten-
ton to a few of them and suggest that
you look through during the sale even if
you are not ready to buy.
Csc Line, Novelty Poplin in light shades,
Yaku Kaye %suitirne RIVERA waistings,
Satin Lisse. Soisetre.
acc Line, Cheek Mohair, Glace Mohair, fig
ured and striped and two tone Mohair,
Batiste in White, Blue, Tan and Reseda,
Serge stripe in Grey, Tan, Cadet and
Brown.
rs Line, Cream Mohair. Check French Serge
in Cadet, Reseda, Worsted Suitiugs and
other styles.
S1.oo Line, ~ inches Beige ~suitings, AZ in.
Taffetta Serge in the new shades, y in.
Beige mixture, a in. Corded Mohair
" in. Melange Mohair aud many others
For s1.25 and S1.5o, We are showing the
new shades in Satin Prunella, Sergei
and Satin Worsteds
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Special Reduction

10 per cent reduction on Muslin Underwear,
Embroideries Table Linens and Napkins, The
means you buy the,goods at the usual low prices
at which they are marked and get 10 per cent
additional reduction. Not old goods, but goods
bought for 1903.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Towel Special

Twenty dozen hemmed buck towels good quail
ity and size, during the sale we viii sell them at,
each loo or per dozen sL.oO. Thirty dozen bath
towels, Is in, wide and 4s in. long, a good value
for loo. During the sale, each loo
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Table Linens and Napkins

If there is any one item that a lady can always use
more of than she has, it is Linen for the table, and the an.
nouncement of a special sale on linens by this store
never fails to crowd the department. This year we have
succeeded in getting some unusually good values, also an
attractive assortment of patterns, several with napkins
70 match. When we allow you a 10 per cent discount
from the low prices which prevail on all grades, we know
you win feel justified in adding to your supply.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4m, 5h, and 9th
Lace Curtain Specials

Seventeen pairs-ruhled Swiss curtains-2l yds.
long, braid trimmed, good value Sl.O0 during
sale, per pair 79c. Twenty.three pairs of Not
tingham Curtains, 3 & 81 yds long, sold for $3.50
and are good values at that price, during
sale. per pair SID
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
ladies' Tailored Suits

In accord with our rigid policy not to carry sts f%m one season to anOtner,e even
+nn,ybv We tavet m@n those left after invoicing alta loss we have marked the few re have
own 81 loss than the manufacturer cost This means yUu car gGa handsomely tailored
sta at about the cost of material used sut That you can wear, Judging iron "e hO ""
Sn,fnps several months before it gets too warm.
The loss is ours the profit yours Ask toseet them
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
New Spring Footwear

We have Just received all the wanted styles IN IgoS
spring Footwear and while attending the Whte nd Sape we
49, - vriIl snare the time to look them over. Inc new
nope ~ y" ~ nnnsnallv attractive this season and possess
some new features that are extremely striking.
ror instance. the popular patent colt pump win 'e anAs
.l.,r n and turn sole and the same style in the TAI nDS-
ia calf The patent colt two hole ribbon tie made over veds aSl pO he
lar broadway last, and tan Russia Can, = y IL 9TH the dia-
=. sonms. 4 beauty for evening wear, are a few OF "e many
up 70 the second styles We are showing
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Muslin Underwear

Variety and price are the principal elements which combine to make
this our greatest offering in Muslin Underwear. The collection for this
sale includes such a wide range of styles that anything like a detailed de-
scripton would beimpossible
We will provide extra table space in the Ready-toWear department
which will make choosing easy. We mention just a few of them, and re
member in addition tothe low price quoted YOU geta 10 per cent discount.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
ChiIdren's and Misses Underwear

When you have examined the three lots of Chidrens and Misses
garments we secured for this sale and priced them you will know that %
make them would bea waste of time. But you will have % come early to
get them.
LOT No. T.. SO dozent two styles Drawers. Skirts and Waists while they last 1oe
LOT No, q 80 dozen, sam assortment as lot only better material while
they l@te each DC
lot Ia. :. 20 dozen assortment of Drawers, Skirts and Night Gowns, made
of good muslin and nicely timmed,w while they last each Csc
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-01-30
Ladies' and ChiIdren's CIOaks

There i M reason wy YOU should not buy Cloak this late in the season if youneed
mo hon the nrees are cut as re have cut them for this sale With the chances Of more
cloak weather ncome than we have already had tlooksa good and economical investment
Price them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-15
children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 6 TO Fri a
DON'T LIKE QUARANTINE LAW

Tecumseh, Okla, July A.-Great
indignation is manifest here over the
cattle quarantine on account of the
Texas tick aud enforced dipping OF
cattle between Lincoln and Potta.
watCmie counties. Some claim that
the dipping process is fatal to cattle.
especially if fhey have been driven
any distance and are warm. claim
ing that the cattle will drink the dip
compound and declare that the spray
ing process will answer the purpose
Farmers declare they will wage war
on any candidate who will not agree
to have the present quarantine law
repealed or made SO that either proc
eSS may be used.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE


Chicago. July l4.-New York and
Chicago broke even yesterday after
NOON New York won the first game
to 3 and the second went to Chicago
s to ? Scores:
First Game r. ii L
Chicago -. 000 000 003--S 6
New York .....030 0lO 00O-4 II q
Batteries - Fcne and sullivan;
Hughes, Lake 'nd kleinow.
Two-base hits, LaPorte ,, Tame
hill. Cree, Isbell, Dougherty; bases on
balls, off Hughes >; struck out, by
Fiene >. Nv Hughes 3.
Umpires Loughlin and Hurst.
Secona Game r.. +
Chicago -. leo lo0 5lX-S 10
New York ......0 geo coo 0ll-2 6
Batter es- Scott and Owens. Lake
Klelnow and sweeney.
Two-hase hits Dougherty; three
l. Sc hi Lake. bases on balls. OF
Scott T. off Lake / struck out, b,
Lake o. by Scott 5
Umpires- Hurst and OLoughlin
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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Philadelphia. July 15.-St Louis
won botn gimes of a double header
from Philadelphia. The second was
called at the end of the eighth on ac-
count of darkness Scores:
First Game r. H. r
Philadelphia 0lo 0lo col o0--4 Q
st. Louis goo 0l0 000 02-6 l.
Batteries = Moore. Covelesky and
Doom: Harmon and Phelps
Two-hase hts, Konetchy, bases on
balls, of Moor /, off Harmon I. off
Coyelesky >. struck out. by Moore 10.
by CoveleSkv >.
Umpire Emslie.
Second Game K IL +.
Philadelphia .Olo o0i 90 . 5
s. Louis ..... 24a POO l2-tl IL l
Batteries SpathS. Foxen. Brown
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WESTERN ASSOCIATION

Springfield. july Is Springfield
Ras defeate1 b. a score of 70 ? IN
THE game With Guthrie here yesterday
afiernon ana Umpire Croty vas De-
featei In ! fight with the Springfield
team ame 200 fans who rushed into
the field angered by tso decisions Of
the umpl-e CrottY MS rescued hy
squad 81 police after he had sus.
tainel black eye. 4 cut lip bruised
face ami other minor injuries When
he tempted 10 announce that the
( me was forfeited 10 Guthrie he vas
seized hy Springfield PLAYERS and police
who rushed him from the field 90 a
street car The mixup came in the
ufth inning. when crOtty called
long drive 90 left field by Lamb
foul ani later called a Springfield
man on first on close decision
Gu hrie hit Hamilton freely, while
MeGin VAS effective With men on
bases III every inning but one
Score. r. II. r
Springfl, IA goo coo eye Z b
Guthrie .. coz 0l0 ilo-S 10 d
Ratteri, - Hamilton and Diamond
McGin ard Clifton