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Cañon City record., 1911-08-24
SALlDA WINS SWATfEST

Major Davis and half dozen of his
husky amateur champs from up Sail
da way rather put a crimp in the ALL
Stars on Friday afternoon, 13 to s.
However it was not a surprise and
the best of feeling still prevails. Bert
Thomas, Robert Thomas Of st. JOS
eph, Missouri. who is visiting in the
city, Harry Hawkey, and Mr.. Hanni-
gan. who all hail from Canon City,
helped salida out on their lineup.
They arrived in town rather weak
In the back, having lost McCown at
Pueblo, when he got of the train to
mail a postal card and having lost
Hileman, their crack pitcher and one
or two others because their presence
was needed elsewhere.
Dinny Ford, THE Fighting Irish
man." spun the top on the mound
with his perfected Ingersol
wind-up. His Bohemian dance,
however, netted him but little
for he was found at crucial
moments. Bross who pitched the last
game salida played here, picked the
pellet OF of the stick this time He
and Ford reversed positions.
Bailinger started the game for Can
on and was found for three respect
able bingIes in the first frame. Two
runs were netted the up-mountain
kids. Two more hits were taken of
of Bally in the second and three in
the fourth and then a stray one or
two until Rundahl was substituted
for Bsllinger This was a fatal mis-
take for the swede was found easily
and between bingles Salida placed
seven scores on the board.
Up to the eighth, although the play
Ing was not OF an Al character, the
hitting and scoring was scattered
enough to make 4 fairly respectable
appearance on the score sheet
The Stars ended splendidly with a
double play. Purnell to Bryant to
Bauer that really sparkled Of the gen.
uine article. In their half of the ninth
three runs crossed the plate.
Captain Guthrie had his pie-book
scorched by a sizzler of Dummy
Rollers bat in the first OF the third.
Duncan. who was playing third, took
his place and Rundahl covered the
grand stand sack. Ump McGiilicuddy
didn't please all the fans all the time
but he pleased most OF them most Of
the time.
Cañon City record., 1911-08-24
TAFT SIGNS PUBLICITY BILL
tBy United Pressl

Washington, August is.-President
Taft signed today the campaign pub
licity bill. II provides for the COM
plete publicity of the campaign expen-
ditures of candidates for the house
and senate each election. 1t allows the
house candidates expenditures Of
five thousand and the senate candi-
dates ten thousand.
Cañon City record., 1911-08-24
MANY KILLED AND
e b INJURED IN TORNADO
tBy United Pressl

Fargo. N. D.. August 2i.--Although
only -four corpses have been found, II
is believed score OF persons were
killed yesterday in the tornado which
swept North Dakota.
Al least two hundred are known to
have been injured.
Cañon City record., 1911-08-24
TAFT SIGNS STATEHOOD BILL
CBy United Press)

Washington. August ei.--Iate this
afternoon President Taft signed the
compromise resolution admitting New
Mexico and Arizona TO statehood.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

protection from the weather A tar
paulin is a very good cover for an
engine that is kept out of doors. and
even one housed is better if kept COW
cred when it is not in use. Live bat
teries are necessary Electricity is
the spark OF life to gasoline motor.
A clean spark plug is necessary Al the
other end OF the battery wire- The
mixture of gasoline and air must be
lust right for the most effective work
at the greatest economy OF pOwer.
although the motor will work and
waste gasoline Adjustments of this
kind are simple TO learn and should
be understood by the man who has
charge of tie engine. A frequent
cause of trouble is the failure to
strain the gasoline when filling the
tank. Pay hut little attention to men
who claim that their gasoline is abso-
lutely clean. or the result will be dis
astrous. Either strain the gasoline
through a chamois or a finely neshed
strainer. Good lubricating oil is an
other inpor.an: essential. No gaso-
line engine can give its best service
unless II u properly cared for and
housed
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
UNIFORMS IN THE NAVY

wear fine epaulets. for which l think them
great coxcombs. You may suppose hold them
little cheap for putting on any part of
Frenchman's uniform"
1t was only a few years after this however.
that Nelson himself was wearing an epaulet. not
only on a single shoulder, but on both
In the United States navy uniforms were pre-
scribed from the outset-but with the very wise
clause. inserted parenthesis. IF they can be
procured" BY resolution of the continental
board OF admiralty captains were to have a coat
of blue cloth with red lapels slashed cuffs.
stand-up collar Fat yellow buttons. blue breeches
and a red waistcoat with yellow lace.
Leutenarts were to have blue coat. red
lapels round cuffs faced. a stand-up collar. yell
low buttons. blue brooches and plain red waist
coat Midshipmen we're to have a blue coat
with lapels, round cuffs. faced with red. stand
UP collar, red at the buttons and button-holes,
blue breeches and a red waistcoat.
Officers Of the marines were to have uni
form consisting Of a green coat faced with
white. round cuffs. slashed sleeves and pockets
with buttons around the cuffs. a silver
epaulet on the left shoulder. skirts Of the coat
turned back like the uniform of the continental
soldier) buttons for the facings, white waistcoat
and brooches edged with green. and black
CATERS and carriers. The marines were to wear
green shirts
But it is highly improbable that these pre-
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

Both the officers and the crews of the older
havies used to dress pretty much as they
pleased. In Nelson's time attempt was made
to get the officers arrayed with some sort OF
system, but the sailors were whatever they could
get hold OF.
That the dominant co,ors in dress in the Brit
fish navy land resulting in the naves of other
countries) were determined by womans in
fuence is shown in English records The Hon.
John Forbes. admiral of the fleet, said:
"Adverting to the establishment of naval uni
forms. l was summoned to attend the duke OF
Bedford and being introduced into apart
ment surrounded with various dresses. my
opinion was asked to the most appropriate.
I said red and blue. as they were our national
colors.
"'No' replied his grace. the king George H)
has determined otherwise. for having seen my
duchess riding in the park few days ago in
a habit Of blue faced with white the dress took
his majesty's fancy, who has appointed it for the
uniform of the royal navy"
While wearing a uniform himself Nelson was
jealous in guarding against further encroach-
ments on the sailors prerogative in the matter
of dress. About the time Of the French revo-
luton epaulets began to be worn in continental
nayies; at first only one shoulder. according
to the officers rank. In 1888 Nelson, while in
France wrote TO his father:
1.-TWO noble English captains are here They
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
NECESSARY TOOLS FOR
MAKING NEEDED REPAIRS
70 Enieieney OF Farm Machinery and
IuapIsunents BreaIc Should
Promptly-Best Is Cheapest.

needed. then purchase all at ono time.
and q liberal discount can generally
be secured. The selection Of The tool
outfit will depend upon the scope and
character Of the work to be performed.
A soldering iron Is very useful and
saves much annoyance. both In re-
pairing farm machinery. and cooking
utensils. For general purposes one
and one-fourth pound soldering iron
will be found satisfactory. Where
continuous work Is to be performed.
two irons are necessary. In order that
one may be heating while the other
Is in use. Soldering irons should be
heated only in a clear charcoal Ere
or in a blue fame Of gas. gasoline. or
alcohol. Before using soldering iron
it is essential that the tapering COP
per point be filed or ground until
bright. and then coated with solder by
first dipping the frightened hot point
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

elements. harness or buildings. This
s an age when appearances count for
much, and a farmers standing in the
community is frequently governed by
his farm equipment.
Under most circumstances It will
oay to secure tools of good quality. al
though fine exterior finish is not es-
sential Tools Of very inferior quality
are offered at low prices, but they in
'ariably prove a disappointment to
he purchaser. The name of the
manufacturer il a sufficient guaranty
II the quality Of many tools. and the
purchaser IS advised to secure only
hose that are sold under a guaranty
from either the manufacturer or the
lealer. When contemplating the pur-
chase Of a collection Of tools. make a
careful study to see just what ones are
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
SUCCESS WITH
GAS ENGINES
ANY Farmer Can Secure ValEable
Assistance From Gasoline
Machine If He Will Give
Il Proper Care.

(Ey CLARENCE o. IALNfsOSEl
Farmers who shelter their machin-
cry in the field during the winter are
not apt to make much OF a success OF
the gasoline engine in farm work The
gasoline engine is very handy
power, and is deserving of widespread
popularity. 1t will I'LL many inches on
a good-sized farm. and very few of US
have begun to know its value. But it
must be we'll cared for and kept well
housed. for there are certain cordi-
tons under which it operates that are
simple but !nexorable. 1t will balk
quicker than a mule If tie conditions
are not right. Any farmer can get
valuable assistance from gasoline
engine II he will give it proper care.
Its care is very simple. Fist comes
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

close. The white citizen comes next.
The American negro ranks fourteenth
in the scale and of all the countries
Of the world considered the Portu-
suese are found to be the shortest. It
has always been proverbial among the
anatomists that blond nations are
greater than their darker neighbors.
At the top of the list of countries. ar
ranged in order of stature. the first
seven after the United States white
men are Norway. Scotland. British
America. Sweden. ireland. Denmark
and Holland. all northern nations
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

into a little of the soldering acid and
afterwards rubbing over the solder.
This process is known as timing"
the iron. and Is necessary in order to
make the solder adhere to the COP
per and spread evenly. The iron
must be retinned as often as the
coating burns OF. Soldering irons are
sold by the pound. the price depend
ing upon the market price Of copper:
however. the ruling price Is about 40
cents a pound.
The use of tools is Of great value
as an educational feature. especially
when the work is carefully performed.
The boys on the farm should be en-
couraged in the use of tools. but should
be held responsible both for the care
of the tools and the character Of the
work performed with them.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
CBy ". r. BEATrIE.)

To have the conveniences for the
,epair of farm equipment at hand is
,ne Of the very important things on
he farm.
Breakdowns are most frequent dur
ng the busy season. and much valu-
able time may be lost driving to town
,r 10 the nearest shop for repairs.
Much Of the loss and annoyance
rom breakage may be avoided by
carefully inspecting and mending
weak parts Of the farm equipment
before the rush OF the seasons work
begins. The proper time for making
such repairs as may be anticipated is
n the winter when there Is little else
On the farm that can be done.
Every farmer should have a work.
shop and a supply of tools of good
quality with which he can repair i'm
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
His Ruling Passion.

The young man waited for the mill
ionaire's reply.
Il don't blame you for wanting to
marry my daughter" said the latter.
And now how much do you suppose
you and she can worry along on?"
The youth frightened up.
IL think" he cheerfully STAN
mered. that 100000 well invested.
would produce a sufficient income"
The millionaire turned back to his
papers.
Very WELL" he said. II will give
you 100000. providing you raise q
similar amount"
And the young man went away sor
rowing.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
Palestine q Land OF Contrasts

their rounded nudity. Noble Hermon.
with its glorious crest of snow. ex-
cites the spirit. But as one rides
through Palestine, the general effect of
the hills is enc that makes for a mo-
rotcny rot free from melancholy. Mo-
notoaous, too. are the plains. But
therein lies for me their supreme at
traction. As one slowly descends into
them. picking his way among the bris-
Ting rocks. he has the sensation Of
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

TIL. Lining room Is q very Imposing oP"' ''ie""
,,;,,, .reen wall hangings. heavy carved furniture
.nd lofty ceiling studded with electric lights on
Gnu y. the long walls of this apartment there IS
o.r.nsed the admirars famous collection OF FIN
rino weapous including knives. spears. shields
ani other peces of decided decorative value. Con-
snicuous on the opposite wall is a mounted moose
bod and an ingenious map OF the world fashioned
from hemp ty Filipino weavers Opening from this
roo-n is the breakfast room. which is used bS the
Dewevs for all family and informal dinners
In so.:e respects the most interesting room n
tho admirai's home is the blue ROOM sort OF
combination "den." library and living reola. the
wall coverings draperies. ETC., are all CT brccaded
silk in the delicate robins egg tint and the up
bostery is in harmony with this color scheme
Here are the admirals reading and writing taD.e
and his "favorite corner" containing his ioungihs
chair brought from the Orient and collection CT
rrized pictures. including original war sketches.
Autographed photos and other mementoes. Seated
here the other day the admiral who does net look
within ten years Of his seventythree years said:
Il relish the little birthday celebrations have
enioyed in recent years. all the more because as
a boz my birthday anniversary never meant much
to me- My relatives we're wont to combine II with
Christmas in SO far as gift giving was concerned
I do not recall that. as q boy. ever received
birthday present and I thought 1t pretty hard
luck then"
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
Breaking u Gently.

Callahan was stopped on the street
by Father Clancy. The good priests
countenance took on a sad express
sion.
whats this. hear. Callahan.
asked he. about your breaking Ho-
gan's head last night? And the two
Of you friends for years!"
Callahan seemed somewhat taken
back. Sure. I was compelled to do
1t, your riverence," he explained apol
oeetically. but out Of consideration
for that same frindliness. l broke it
gintly. your riverence."-Lippin
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

Ihave often heard it said that Pales-
tine is not land of much variety.
even that it is very monotonous. If
one compares it with other countries.
the statement may be allowed to be
true. but in spring it affords delicious
contract of cold and almost grievous
sterility with soft and languorous OPP
ulence, ire contrasts between the
heights ga the plains. Sad and stony
are the lis. or sometimes dull in
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

scribed uniforms were ever worn except In
cases of great ceremony where the officer
was sitting for his portrait.
The facts in the case seem TO be that John
Paul Jones, Nicholas Bddle. John Barry and
other nautical heroes of the revolution achieved
their greatness in red or blue flannel shirts and
in any other clothing tina. came handy; doubt
lessiy patched by the ships tailor. rot too neat
~ with sail cloth, " the assistance OF mar.
line spike and spun yarn.-B!uejtc!s:.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

being taken as by some green and
tranquil sea, full Of lulling murmurs.
and of movements that suggest passiv.
ity to the mind. The wild flowers stir
in the breeze. the prairies of corn turn
to a delicate pallor as the silken wind
bends each ear.-Robert Kitchens
From Nazareth to Jerusalem" in Gen.
fury.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
z~ SGGH

of the admirai-officers who served
with him in the Pacific and else
where. OF course they called upon
him on his birthday and he met
them at social functions during the
week.
As for the admiral himself, he
lives very quietly these days and he
does not introduce many frills in
his celebration Of his birthday ami.
versary. On that day. as on every
} other. he devotes good share of
. the late afternoon to long carriage
drive. probably handling the reins
himself. Formerly the admiral in
dulged in a horseback ride as his
daily outing. but with advancing
years ne has almost abandoned this
strenuous exercise. In addition to
his daily ride he is wont to walk
more or less each day. walking to
and from his Office at the Navy De-
partment Annex building and in this
walk, on his birthday. he had as his
companion his only son, regard
ing whom the public has heard SO
little.
The big event Of the day. how
ever, was the admiral's dinner PARTY
in the evening. The most promi.
nent men in the nation gathered
around the festive board and the
president of the United States was
a guest. The dinner was prepared
by the admirars famous Chi.
nese cook. who has been with him
ever since the stirring days at Ma
Mia bay. and who is famous for his
appetizing dishes. The informal an
niversary banquet-with its gor-
geous birthday cake-was served in
the dining room OF the admira!s
present home-the house to which
he removed when the dwelling Civ.
en- to him by the nation. in graft
tude for the victory Of May 1.
proved rather too small to enable
him to entertain his friends as he
desired to.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
I9Nzex zssey zDaecz aassE2

admiral is man of strong friendships. Ever
since his return from the Philippines he has
made his home at Washington-which is the COM
mon headquarters for. retired we'll as active
officers of the service. And those officers who do
not live there make it rendezvous, particularly
at holiday seasons and thus 1t comes about that
there were in the capital at Christmas week an
exceptional number of friends and acquaintances
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
MORPHINE RELIEVED PAIN---IIe
GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY RE-
STORES TO HEALTH

For the past few years suffered great
y from what three physicians called neu-
falgia of the stomach. The doctors treat.
ed me without any success and called ID
. fourth doctor, Who pronounced my dis.
ease gall stones. ! suffered intense pain
and the only relief the doctor could give
me was by injections Of morphine. I was
20 completely discouraged that I had al.
most given up hope when neishbor tod
me about DR.. kilmer's Swamp Root. !
decided to try it and began its use at
once and after taking nine bottles was
completely cured, not having a spell Of
sickness in over two years.
! have 30 much confidence in Swamp.
Root that never fail to recommend it to
my friends who may have kidney trouble
of any kind. feel certain that DR.. Nil.
mer's Swamp-Root saved M life. why
should it not do Likewise for others who
take it in time?
You are at liberty to use this testimony
ct any time.
Yours truly.
MRS. ELLA HENRY,
SIG Schaefer Ave.
Kansas City, No
State State Of y Missouri iss'la. b.
On this 2sth day Of July, A. d. 1909,
personally appeared before m., o Notary
Public within and for said County and
State, Mrs. Ella Henry. who subscribed
tie shove statement and made oath that
the saE.e Is true.
HENRY c. EMERY.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

at this season Of the year is found in the crcuIi
stance that the birthday anniversary of the hero
of Manila bay occurred on December 2G. the day
after Christmas. Moreover, the Admrals friends
make as much of the birthday anniversary
they do of the general holiday that just pre-
cedes it.
The highest ranking officer of our naval SER
vice is quite in concet with the idea of having
his birthday anniversary fall in the week
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t il thoroughly cured BY
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor.
ite family laxative.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
orld's Tea Output.

Worlds Tea Output
The worlds production of tea IL es-
timated at 1900, OOO.O 900 pounds annu.
ally. China consumes 100000. 900
pounds annually and exports 100000
900 pounds.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
Letter %
D.. Kismer = C.
Diashaaton, y. Y.

Send to DR.. kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t win
convince anyone. You will also receive
q booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper
For sale at all drug stores. Price City.
cents and ore-dollar.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

as the holiday of gifts. If he had any say in the
matter it is doubtful if he would change things.
for he has found that far from being overshad-
owed by the more generally observed holiday. as
many persons might expect his holiday actually
takes on an extra significance by reason of close
proximity to the general holiday
For one thing it affords Admiral Dewey eXcep-
tional opportunities to see old friends. and the
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
No Such Luck.

No Such Luck.
WIlson-Do you keep q second grit
Bilson-No; We can't keep the forty
third.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE.
Send &c stamp for five samples of ouy
very best Gold Embossed, Good Luck,
Flower and Motto Post Cards; beautiful
colors and loveliest designs. Art Post Card
Club. 73l Jackson St.. Topeka. Kan.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

II your eyes ache with 1martine burn
ing sensation use PETTIT'S EYE SALVE.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
HEIGHT Of the Races.

nc North American Indian is taller
tran any other race of the world.
though the Patagonian runs him very
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

II would be easier to see good IN
others II We didn't have 80 many
faults of our own.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

The mechanical cotton picker. the
impossible machine that will discrim-
mate between ripe and unripe cotton
oolls. finger over the delicate plant.
get the lint and leave the rest un-
aarmed-this continuance Of almost
human in:elligence-hasa at last been
made. and Angus Campbell's quarter
If a century's efforts have been crown
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11

10 you know why We call this day
Blue Monday"
Maybe it's because so much blueinS
10 used."-Judge.
The Columbus journal., 1911-01-11
kE4ST
SOO~

DMIRAL DEWEY, head Of the
United States navy, has an espe-
cial reason for feeling in a fes-
tive mood during the merry Yule-
tide season. 1t brings him a
double holiday Not merely. you
understand, the dual celebrations
of Christmas and New Years day.
but another one besides. The ex-
PLANTATION of surprise of red let
ter days in the admirars calendar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

the Potomac. Under Mcdowell this
had been a geographical division after
the old idea Under Mcclellan 1t be
came a military divisions compact
fighting unit
This method Of organization extend
ed In time 30 an the northern forces
Aside from any other question, this
credit is due to General Mcclellan.
that he brought to the armies OF the
north that which they most needed in
the beginning Of the war-an efficient
and adequate form Of military organi-
cation This he may have learned in
Europe Yet he could not have learn
ed 1t all there. His type of mind was
distinctly that of the engineer and or
ganizer.
At this time Mcclellan was univer-
sally popular. Despite his strict disci-.
pine the soldiers about Washington
had already begun to call him Little
Mac" and to look upon him as anoth-
er Napoleon. He was restoring conf
dence and spirit to the troops. Per-
sonaly there are many things about
Mcclellan 1 never liked. He talked
too much Of himself and was given
to belittling others. To read his book
one is left with the impression that at
this time the Confederates had the
finest army on the planet, while the
Union had only a few efficient soldiers
and these lacked training and had 9TH