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Cañon City record., 1909-04-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS
THURSDAY EVENING

The members Of the Queen Esther
and the Bishop McCabe classes OF the
Sunday school Of the First Methodist
church. Of which c. A. Linkins and
Louis r. Collins respectively are
teachers. entertained their friends in
. very happy manner in the parlors
of the church Thursday night
There were between nifty and sixty
guests, making, altogether. q company
of neary one hundred present. The
purpose Of the gathering was to pro-
mote good-fellowship among the
church people and to stimulate
greater interest in Sunday school
work.
The program was an interesting
one, consisting In part OF vocal solo
by Mrs. Lee Wynkoop. a piano solo
by Sidney Acker, a violin solo by
Marvin Smith and short addresses by
r. G. Nesbit, Rev. Frank Hollenback'
and r. D. Collins. Refreshments were
served. during which Q number Of
talks were made; c. A. Linkins actins
% toastmaster. II was ono Of the most
delightful affairs Of the kind that has
taken place in this city for some time
and will long remain . pleasant men,
Org to those having the eood fortune
to be present.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15
THE YEOMRN CONCLAvE
WAS A SUCCESSFUL Az
FAIR IN ALL RESPECTS

The Colorado State Conclave, Bro
therhood OF American Yeomen, which
had been in session here since Tues
day evening. closed Thursday after
noon by the election Of the following
officers, whose terms last for a period
Of four years:
NJ. A. Skinner, Colorado Springs,
manager; R. A. McClelland, Lead
Vile, president; J. W. Augustine,
Canon City. vice president; Mrs. NJ.
]. Reid. Cortez. secretary; J. P. Jack
son. Denver. treasurer: c. w. Green.
Denver, E. E. Moore, Fort Collins, W..
J. Scholes. Fountain, Ernest Free
man, Victor and Thomas Evans. Lead
Vile, members OF the board OF man
ayers. Delegates to the supreme con-
clave to be held at Minneapolis in
June. NJ. A. Skinner. delegate at
large; David Ready. Victor; J. W.
Augustine. Canon City: Mrs. M. J.
Reid. CorteZ; w. l.. Morton. Denver; !;
f. E. Wheatley. Cripple Creek; r. e.
McClelland, Leadville; Mrs Kate Gil
roy. Leadville, and r. j. Werner. Colo
RADIO Springs.
The reports from the various home
steads in the state show the organiza-
tion 10 be in excellent condition in
Colorado and that its membership has
practically doubled during the past
four years. The largest homestead Of
the order is at Kansas City. the sec
ond largest at Minneapolis, and the
third largest 10 Columbine Homestead
No. 141. Colorado Springs.
Despite tho unfavorable weather
that prevailed during the conclave
the sessions were very interesting and
q great deal Of practical work was
accomplished for the good Of the or
der, particularly in the matter of
remedial legislation. The delegates
and visitors were profuse in their
praise Of the hospitality extended to
them by the people Of Canon City.
The local homestead. with its mem-
bership OF nearly nve hundred II one
OF the largest In the state.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15
BEAUTIFUL CANTATA AT
THE FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH SUNDAY NIGHT

The beautiful Easter cantata, THE
Risen King" by the composer. Sche-
necker, was presented under the d.
rection OF the choir OF the First Meth
odist church Sunday evening. In spite
Of the disagreeable character Of the
weather there was large audience
present and the music was greatly
enjoyed. BY special request the can
tata will be repeated Sunday. April
25th.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15

Fort Collins, April S.-lne annual
returns from the irrigated lands OF
Colorado are double those from her
mines. This development OF what was
a desert until irrigated. has been fos-
tered in every step by the civil and
irrigation engineering department OF
the Colorado Agricultural college OF
which for over twenty years. Prof.
l.. G. Carpenter has been the head.
In this department there are at
present four assistants and the force
10 carrying on work both for the state
and for the students.
Professor Carpenters first import
ant work was the measurement OF the
water supplied by the streams and
the artesian wells of the state. partic-
ularly the Cache In Poudre, the Ar
kansas and the Rio Grande. The data
obtained have been In constant use
by state engineers and by the courts
In adjusting nlinEs and claims for
water.
The nrst careful and exhaustive In
vestigation Of the duty Of water was
made by Professor Carpenter and his
force. and was q strong factor in
largely increasing the acreage irri-
gated by the available water supply.
Use q Reservoir.
Professor Carpenter was one OF the
FIRST to urge the storage Of Colorado
flood waters in reservoirs. Eight bill
lion cubic feet OF water are annually
stored In reservoirs In northern Colo
RADIO. and twice the area Of land 10
irrigated that would be possible II ir-
rigation were made directly from the
streams only.
The flow OF water from the artesian
wells OF the state was studied for two
years and the data published by the
United States government OF agricul-
ture
The volume OF seepage water and
its value for irrigation were brought
out through careful Investigations by
this department and today tens Of
thousands OF acres are irrigated in
Colorado with this water and the area
is constantly increasing.
An exhaustive Investigation was
made OF the underflow waters OF the
stats.
Satisfactory methods for tho ex-
change OF vater between irrigation
systems were worked out BY this de-
partment and are In general use.
The trapeEoidal weirs used In Colo
RADIO were introduced Upon the rec
ommendAtion OF Professor Carpenter.
Great IDprovene1e
Improvements in canal. ditch and
reservoir construction and manage
ment have been introduced through
out the state through the investiga-
tions OF this department.
Many capitalists will not invest in
irrigation projects unless Prof Car
penter has inspected the territory
and approved Of the plans. His en-
dorsement has brought millions Of
dollars to Colorado to be used for ir-
rigatiop construction. For one project
100000 was furnished on condi-
ton that he endorse the plan; there
are several irrigation systems where
for each q 81 100000 or more has been
expended because the plans were ap-
proved by Prof. Carpenter; and many
others constructed on his approval
where the cost was 100000 and up
~orAa ..
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15
TIE Bed.Rsek Of Success

lies In, . keen. clear brain. backed by
indomitable will and resistless snsr-
Ey. Such power comes from The
splendid health that DR.. KINGS New
Life Pills impart They vitaliss every
organ and build up brain and body.
J. A. Harmon. Lisemore. W. Va.
writes: They are the best pills I
ever used" 26c at Hunter PAlmer's.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15

For INFORMATION concerning Saa Jsas
co~sey. NsD Msrico. the BEST Fhurr
08CTION Of the UNITED 6TATES. and Tor
Vsioes and descriptions Of desirable properties
AAdress EDaissr d. costea. Reel 6sf@fs
RarmtH4tsa, Jsn yaaH coSatSs ~s~
Nexie0.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15
The Limit Of Pollteness.

My little niece. aged five. was help
ing herself to q cracker at the sup
per table and said. Please" Then
she turned to. her mother and said.
Mama. 1 am getting 10 polite I say
please to myself."-The April Do
lineator.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15

Two msn were talking reiigion on
the streets to-day. This argument
win stop right here" ons Of ~ men
said, "unlsss you stop using that word
vicarious. dont know Whist Il
means."
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15

In this fat country. q man can pay
kis debts IL he really wants to. there
fore people do not like man who
fails to do n.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15

Every man who IL living by his wits
should take serious notice that he
cannot make that policy win.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-15

| 0ov ~ formula 10 vour doctor
~ ~ n he thinks Ayers V,ir
Uoes0 yoa could n.. flr faifia ! h
J,si -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

Miss Elizabeth c. Dixon. who is
a student at the Hampton n. and A.
Institute called on us in company
with Miss Cora l.. Bright.
Mrs. w. c. Scott who Is attend
ing lnglcside Academy at Burkevilie
Us in the city for the holidays.
Mrs. Thomas l.. Anderson of
shelton. Coun and Mrs. G. j. Cole
man OF Ansonia. Conn. called on US.
Miss Carsie ID. lsham spent the
holidays i'm this city. She called on
us i'm company with Mr. W c. Hem
mings OF Dillwyn. Va
Rev. Oscar %. Massey. OF Mon
royia, Liberia. West Coast OF Africa
called on us. lie gave an extended
account ot conditions ia Liberia and
seemed somewhat fearful less the Re
public lose it's Independence
Miss Matte l.. Maultsby OF Win
stou. ". &. called on us.
Mrs. Ida b. Anderson, shelton.
Conn. and Mrs. G.. j. Coleman. An
sonia Conn called on us.
Rev. H. Paul Leak is in the city
in the interest OF the Royal Order
OF Joseph
Rev. Thomas Knight Of Rich
mond has been called TO the pastorate
of ST. John Baptist Church at Grove,
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel CogbuI Of
Charlottesville, Va. were the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs r. r. Cogbm Of Man
chester. Va. this week
Mrs. Fannie J. Chues. wife OF
Lawyer J. Alex. Chiles of Lexington.
Ky. is spending some time with his
sister Miss NJ. l.. Chiles helping to
care for her sick uncle. Mr. John
Morton az 114 w. Leigh ST.
Mrs. J. \. Moss Of 419 W. Duval
Street. who has been very sick for
five weeks IS much better and hopes
20 Dee out soon. She thanks her
many friends for their kindness and
presents sent during the holidays
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
4 Brilliant Morning Marriage.

On last Tuesday morning, Decem-
Der %. 1908 the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. John II. Jones, 200 w. 21st st.
Manchester, Va. was the scene of a
beautiful wedding. Promptly at II
O'Clock the strains of MendIessohns
Wedding March. played by the ac-
complished Miss Alberta jenkins.
rent the air, which announced the
coming OF the contracting parties.
Miss Maud f. Hickmon and Mr.. Da-
vid Lee.
The groom entered with Mr.. Err
nest Eggleston and then the bride,
leaning on the arm of Mr.. Hezekiah
Jones. The scene was a brilliant af-
fair. DR.. A. Binga performed the
ceremony in his usual solemn man
ner.
Refreshments were served and the
happy couple left for Lancaster Co.,
Va, their future home amid con-
gratulations OF the many visitors.
The presents were numerous and
costly.
May they live a lonz and happy life.
COG.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
lack Johnson Of Galveston, Tex Defeats Tommy Burns


Sydney, n. S. w, Dec. 26.-Jack
johnson, the American Negro. won
the heavyweight championship OF the
world here this morning in the four
teenth round. He had Tommy
Burns. OF Canada, the title holder in
such a condition that the police or
dered the tight stopped. whereupon
Referee Hugh ID. Mcintosh awarded
his decision TO Johnson amid a Wild
scene
Johnson outclassed Burns in prac-
ticElly avery respect He was faster
in attack and defense. delivered the
more accurate and powerful blows,
and gradually wore the white man
down. Burns was the aggressor at
the outset and indulged in hard rush
ing, the idea being 10 land a knock
out blow in a rough mix-up. The
Negro was so shifty on his feet that
II was a difficult matter for Burns 70
reach a vital spot, so that he soon
discovered that he was up against a
most puzzling proposition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
\ New Lodge in Halifax County

NernOn-hill, Va, Dee %, 1908.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell
Jr., accompanied by Grand Medical
Register +. r. Jefferson. Grand Mas
ter az Arms J. Alexander Lewis. Dis
trict Deputy Grand Chancellor s s
Baker arrived here yesterday in a
driving rain and snow-storm and in
stituted Vernon-hnl Lodge. No. 1873
with the following officers.
Chancellor Commander. Svrinor
Hankins; Vice Chancellor. Embra
Clark; Prelate. Ed Hankins. Master
OF Work. Jesse Vaden: Keeper Of
records and Seal LetcheF Davis.
Master of Finance. Elisha Williams.
Master OF EXcheQuer. Nat Williams.
VI asteT at Arms, Mitchell Hanklns.
inner Guard, Anthony Vaden: Outer
Guard' Z. ;. Powell; Trustees: Arm
lstead Williams, Littleton Stlth. How
ara Mllis. The Initiation was 8 sue
cess despite the severe weather.
Grand Chancellor Mitchell and DR..
JeHerson walked about a mile
through the snow to their stopping
place and DR.. ]. Alexande er Lewis ana
Slr >. ). Baker walked about three
miles. They were no worse for wear
the next morning however, although
Ut; JEFFERSON complained of feeling
httle stir. They left this morn
ing for Richmond. Grand Chancel-
Ior Mitchell spent the day however at
This lodge was organized through
tne enorts OF Sir M. d. Logan OF "a
mai, Va, assisted by Sir A p. Hetfs
Dis'riet deputy Grand Chancellor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
Continued on Eighth Page.)
Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School
Rendered the Beautiful Cantata
"Santa Claus Headquarters.

A large gathering turned out on
last Tuesday night to witness the
cantata, Santa Claus Headquarters. ."
The church was packed from pulpit
to door Admission fee was either
an irish or sweet potato. More than
one barrel and a half were collected
for the poor of the church. Pres
ents were numerous
The children well performed their
parts and much credit is due the COM
mittee consisting OF Mrs. Josie A.
Graham, Mr.. r. II. Fauntleroy. Miss
es Jennie Wood, Annie Morris. Vir-
ginia Taylor. Messrs. n. G.. Booker
ana .. II. Peyton. The pastor and
all the people present expressed them
selves that this was one OF the best
Cantatas in the history Of the school.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

sisted on his point The referee.
however. here took a hand in the
controversy and said that the wear
ing OF bandages was not against the
rules. Johnson still demurred. ne
vertheless, and Burns, with a show
OF impatience, had his seconds un-
wind the tape. His action brought
forth from the spectators tremen-
dous round of applause.
At 11:15 o'clock Johnson and
Burns posed for n movinr picture
machine. and, having received final
instructions from Referee Mcintosh,
retired to their corners. Then the
battle began.
After a few minutes OF preliminary
sparring i'm the first round Johnson
reached Burns with a sharp uppercut
and the Canadian went 10 the floor.
remaining there for the count OF
eight. He signalled 70 his seconds
that he was all right. however, and
when he arose he sailed in for john
sons body. Johnson swung a hard
right 10 the head and Burns STAGGERED
backward nearly across the ring
from the impact of the blow. Then
Burns, rushing In. planted a right
OF great force on Johnson's chin.
and by an excellent display OF boxing
warded OF a return. johnson. ne
vertheless, managed TO put through
a stinging left 20 the head at the
sound Of gong
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
GREETED WITH CHEERS.

At 1O:42 o'clock Johnson entered
the arena, accompanied by his Sc
conds, Sam Fitzpatrick, Mullins, I'm
holz, Lang and Bryant. Wild cheers
greeted him and the big black man
turned and bowed TO all four sides of
the ring. Just as Johnson took his
seat Burns appeared. He was smil-
ing and the plaudits of the specta-
tors were even more enthusiastic than
those accorded Johnson. Burns took
up his position in the western corner
OF the ring, surrounded by his Sc
conds, Heating, O'Keefe. O'Donneu.
Burke, and Russell. When the cheer
ing had died down somewhat Johnson
crossed over and shook Burns by the
hand. The Canadian glanced at the
big maulers of the Texan and noticed
that both were covered with banda
ges. Fearing that perhaps they
might not be of the soft. surgical
kind, he scrutinized them closely. but
finding them to his satisfaction, he
made no objection.
The announcement was made that
If during the contest the police should
interfere and stop II, the referee
would imm ed iateIy give a decision
based on points scored.
When Burns stripped II was no.
uced that he wore elastic bandages
about his elbows. Johnson shouted
across the ring, half angrily. "You
must take those on" Then the men
met in the center of the ring. and
for a few minutes argued the ques-
ton. Then they retired again to
their corners, but Burns did not re-
move the bandages.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
JoHNsoNs AIM GOoD.

When Johnson cut loose he gener-
ally landed. His left hand was used
with telling effect. as Burns was re-
peatedly jolted and Jared with IL.
Johnson worked the left on the white
mans head and stomach, and saved
the right for a critical moment. In
generalship Johnson was the master
He was cool headed and never lost a
trick. He followed Sam Fitzpatrick s
instructions 70 the letter. and as the
battle progressed i'm his favor the
Negro's confidence increased until IL
was foregone conclusion that he
would win
At times the slugging by both men
was terrific. Blood was drawn by
each fighter and as the battle ragged
$4,000 spectators went mad. When
the end came Burns looked as if he
might be stopped at any moment.
Johnson was punching him all over
the ring whep the police broke up
the mill The referee had no alter
native but to declare Johnson the
winner, and the verdict appeared 70
meet with general approval
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
BURNS DOWN AGAIN.

When the gong changed for the Sc
cond round Johnson yelled across to
the approaching Burns. Come right
on" and he swung his right and land
ed on Burns chin. The cha'lpion's
ankle gave way under him and ne
went down. He was up Immediately.
however. and Johnson got TO close
quarters with him and placed his
right and left 20 face and body
Burns left eye here commenced TO
swell. Johnson thus far had the bet
Continued on Eighth Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
Rev. Archer Ferguson Dead.

Rev. Archer Ferguson, former pas
tor OF the Calvary Baptist Church
died suddenly last Wednesday morn
Ing at his home in Fulton. He had
been complaining for some time.
Rev. Ferguson was one Of the best
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02
TOOK OFF TAPE.

From Johnson's seconds came. the
announcement that their man refused
TO night unless Burns took of the
wraps around his elbows, and It look
ek as though there was a possibility
or the night not taking place, for
Burns was stubborn and Johnson in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

known ministers in this city, being
presiding officer OF the Minister'S
Conference. His wife died only a
few months ago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

mot
doubled up as ne got fearful left hook the stomach Burns forced
was swelling over one eyeNEw York AMERICAN, 27.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

Miss Elizabeth c. Dixon. who Is
student at the Hampton n. and A.
Institute called on us in company
with Miss Cora l.. Bright
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

No fighting like Johnson
mons could not stand for TWO ROUNDS before
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

Miss Carsie ID. lsham spent the
holidays I'm this city. She called on
us i'm company with Mr. W. c. Hem
miugs of Diuwyn Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

Mrs Thomas l.. Anderson OF
shelton. Couu. and Mrs. G. J. Cole
man OF Ansonia. Conn. called on Us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-02

Mrs. w. c. Scott who Is attend
ing lnglcside Academy at Burkevill
is in the city for the holidays
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-25

Improvement of the various water
ways of the State for protection
from floods.
This brings the request approp-
riations up to total of SS2,4.7.-
5oo.32. The maximum amount
which can be appropriated for
these various purposes amounts to
from S42, 900, 900 to $44, 900, 600,
approximately one. half of the
amount asked for. 1t will not be
hard to figure that something is
going to happen.
"There can be no cut in the ap-
preparations for the fixed charges
of conducting the State govern
ment. The things that the commit
tee will first take care of will be
the States charitable and penal
institutions.
"After that will be considered
the question of good roads; then
the various charitable, educational
and elemosynary institutions, and
lastly, such propositions as monu
ments, memorials, etc, for which,
it seems 20 me, there will be very
little money at ttis time.
Fifteen million dollars will be
appropriated for the public schools
of the State, the same as two years
ago. What will be done with the
proposed new State highway, the
soldiers pension bill, for which
nearly three million dollars is
asked. and the Capitol Park exten-
sion bill are yet matters to be de-
termined by the surplus over COM
pulsory appropriations. The road
proposition is also a matter of care
full consideration"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-25
Pennsylvania Forests Endangered.
Prompt and effective Legislation May Pre-
ven; Timber Famine.

The Pennsylvania Legislature
has an opportunity to set new
high-water mark for the State of
Pennsylvania in advanced forestry
legislation by the passage of bill
introduced by Hon. Edgar r. Kiess,
known as House Bill No. 226 and
designed to regulate the manage
ment Of timber lands III the com
monwealth for the purpose of pre-
venting floods and droughts, con-
serving the water supply and Sc.
curing favorable conditions Of water
flows" 1t delegates to the Depart
ment of Forestry the power to make
and enforce reasonable regulations
for the cutting of timber aud for
the occupancy of timber lands.
The bill will crystalize all previ-
Gus state forestry legislation and
make possible the actual conserva-
ton of the forests of the state.
Startling facts concerning the de-
pletion of the forests are being set
forth by those active in urging the
passage of the bill. The State De-
partment of Forestry says that at
the present rate of cutting, the sup
ply of mature and mercantile timber
in Pennsylvania will be exhausted
within s years, and while the cut
ting of such timber is going on,
there is still the same old time dis
regard of the future value of young
timber. 1t is being sacrificed with
no regard to future needs. By the
terms of the Kiess bill the State
Forestry Department will have alb
solute power to say what timber
shall be cut and what shall not.
Such bill will reflect in the high
est degree the most advanced ideas
of the principle Of conservation now
so prominently before the Ameri-
can people. It's passage is being
urged by individuals and associa-
tions alive to the danger that threat
ems the state in the defamation Of
its forests and who appreciate the
possibilities of checking by wise
legislation their ruthless destruc-
ton. 1t rests with the people of
the state to insist that the legisla-
ture take favorable action at its
present session for the forests. it
is not matter of sentiment, but
one affecting the material prosperi-
ty of Pennsylvania.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-25
81 I-3t
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