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A Distinguished Guest.

One day the pastor and his good
wife were entertaining real lord
from England. The good lady fully
appreciated the high honor and in her
effort to bestow the proper courtesy
upon her distinguished guest it was
MY Lord" this and MY Lord" that
all during the dinner hour. After
while when conversation Jagged the
young hopeful who had been deeply
impressed with the high title OF the
guest and anxious to add little 10
his dinner comforts broke In. He
said. Ma. pass God the pickles"
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One On Mr.. RAIDER.

Mr.. RAIDER is the genial postmaster
of the N. e. conference. and JOKE
on him is enjoyed by everyone.
II seems that when Judge Blair. the
man who "cieaned'' Adams county,
Ohio. was touring Colorado that Mr..
RAIDER accompanied him n part Of the
time.
They had held q meeting at Mon
trose. and arrived at Grand Junction,
and stopping Mt a popular place. SIT
down for good meal. Jake" as
Mr.. RAIDER is familiarity known among
the MethodIsts OF Colorado. had been
told that frogs legs could be obtained
at this place. and m he was fond oi
this dish he made up his mind that he
would order them.
A lady waitress appeared to take
his order. and as she llmped little
and stopped at his plate he volunteer
ed: Have you frogs legs?" She said
mo. have rheumatism"
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ready learned that rolling stone
gathers no moss?" Looking into her
face he replied: Madam. not wishing
to evade the directness of your ques-
tion. permite me to ask: Would you
kindly inform me of what practical
utility moss would be to a man In
my situation." Ever loyal and true 10
Boston culture.
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GAVE STUNT PARTY
THURSDAY EVENING

Mr. and Airs r. 5. BealI OF Hafri-
son avenue en,ert- NJ I 6clightfnlly at
stunt party Il day evening.
About twenty-five guests we're vres-
ent.
Alter partners for the evening had
been chosen the men aud women we're
each given enough eolorea ilssre pa
per to make aatror their partners.
the men Tor the ladies' and the ladies
FOR the men.
Mr. George Prentiss was decided up
on ss the best erstwhile miIliner pres
ent
Among the stunts M.rs. George Beth
el Jr. and Mrs. Floyd u. Campbell
gave an original medley OF popniir
songs. Mrs. G. C. Sherwood uade a
favorable Impression with an original
comic poem concerning all OF the men
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fell made
n hit with their stunt" as also did
Mr.. and Mrs George Prentiss.
A splendid luncheon was served af-
ter the joliity had subsidized.
On Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Beails again entertained at another
lawn party. About twenty-five other
guests enjoyed the evening festivities.
Those Numbered among the guests
state that Mr. and Mrs. Beall are hap
py entertainers.
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WOMAN'S HOME
MISSIONARY

The anniversary meeting OF the
woman's Home Missionary society
was keld at the First Methodist church
Thursday afternoon with a large num-
ber of ladies in attendance. The gath
ering was presided over byf(rs. A. 3.
Peck. who made a brief tally and then
introduced Mrs. LeItch. superintendent.
OF the Deaconess Home in Denver. who
brought the interest OF the institution
with which she is connected to the
hearts OF those present by pIcturing
Its requirements and necessities. She
also spoke encouragingly OF its hopes
and prospects.
Mrs. Peck was followed by Rev. DR..
T. c. Ilin of Denver who discoursed
on the great missionary work in gen
eral. its plans. purposes and prospects.
His view OF the subject was 1arse.
helpful and optimistic Mrs II. E.
Warner. who is the conference sec
retary OF the organization. made
statistical report Of the work OF the
society IN this state. She told oIe-its
struggles and triumphs and S,he
blessings that have come to people
through the great labor Of love that
has been made by its friends in Abe-
hall. >
Mrs- c. .. SPENCER. wife Of Dr. spcn-
Ger. editor of the Central Christian
aAdEoeate. addressed the convention
In behalf OF the Fiske Training sehoai
at Kansas City She spoke enthua-
ias,ieaiiy OF ifs great work. needs. o.
portunities and prospects of Increased
usefuinesa She emphasized the de-
mand for trained young Snsn in
carrying To more perfect sruition
the missionary spirit OF the ase. i
was in all respects splcndya meet
Ing
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So Hurry.

The rotted well platform was %
blame. II gave way beneath his feet
and down 10 the hoitom Of the dry
Wen be went Hls frantic calls FOR
help attracted the attention OF a
passerby. who shouted down 10 him:
What DO you want7- Il want 70
get out OF here'" You are the min
lister. arrn't your" YES" We'll.
what's your hurry? This is oniy
Thursday and we won't need you Ill
Sunday"
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R. J. MORSE MADE
GENERAL MANAGER

AR r. j. Morse. local man tsr 4
lhs Colorado Portland Cement coai'
pany At Portland. has been advanced
10 TIE important position OF genera
msss5er of the company with head
quarters In Denver
AR. Morse viii move his family
DsaFer shortly.
Tho oompany's offices are In IN
Ideal building. Denver. where Nd
Morse will DO found In the fsiar
lie viii make one trip each week
the plant al Portland. and - spen
two days looking after the Hfairs
the plant.
Mr. Morsc's rise to this high pos
ton OF responsibility is most era
Tying to his many friends in Frcmo
county.
Mr.. Morse practically grew up
Florence. For many yearsahe W
secretary OF the Colorado Portia
Cement company. and during the u
year was manager
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SOME STORIES PREACHERS
TELL ON one ANOTHER

The Daily Record asked several of
the visiting Methodist ministers TO tell
us the best story they ever heard on
preacher. Several have responded
and this is the result. We Intended to
run each story under the minister's
name who contributed It but as the
most of them failed TO sign their
names We have omitted names from
all.
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Called to Fathers Bedside.
JOURNALIST HERE
TO SEE SCENERY

Z. 8. Sheridan. head OF the School
OF Journalism. at the University Of
Washington, Seattle. stopped on here
Saturday morning for half day to
see the top OF the Gorge. He found.
however. that there was no way for
a man to get to the top without hiring
an automobile at prohibitiye price
for single passenger.
He did. however. take drive over
the Skyline which he enjoyed very
much.
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Eats Chickens.

] have heard Of Yankee school
marin In Illinois who was teaching y
little fellow TO spell. He came to the
word rat. pronounced the letters rat
but could not pronounce tho word
TRY 1t again. said the schoolmarln.
But the second EFFORT wns as big 4
failure as the FIRST. Then the teacher
made an effort to teach the young
idea how to shoot right. summonine
her best skill and tact she seid TO the
little fellow: What II II eats your
mothers chickens?' The little fell
low frightened up and with an air Of
victory said; ~R-a-t Methodist
preachers" whether the little fellow
ever became Uunitsd States senator
the writer has never learned.
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Ne Neel fsr uoss.

A Boston tramp applied 1t the
kitchen door Of . certain homo for .
lunch; he wss not an old man; ths
lady Of the hosss looked IT him .
nonsst 40 ~: ny nas. VIZ donr
yss p y versf rIavs ~ - A.
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hnd Mrs. J. W. Miller OF Winter
sert.< Iowa. while touring Colorado.
stopped in Canon City day or two
ago TO call on Mrs. Belle Key and
family. They were very much pleased
with the trip from Colorado Springs.
Miss Myrtle shank. who returned
here on Friday OF last week from New
York City. where she had been attend
ing the summer school OF Columbia
university. left on Tuesday for sDo-
kane. Washington. where she has been
engaged as teacher Of domestic science
in the public schools during tie com
ing year.
Miss Bessie Burgess left Tuesday
for caIhan. Colorado whore she has
position as teacher in the high
school.
Miss Henrietta Calder. who has
been speeding her summer vacation
with her parents. Mr.. aad Mrs. \.
Calder. in this city, left Tuesday for
Seattle where she is engaged in teaca-
ing.
Rev. c. W. Penier. pastor OF Tic
Methodist church at Norwood. Colora-
do was taken quite sick at Penrose
Wednesday morning while on his way
here 70 attend the sessions OF con
ference and will. probably. be unable
to CONTINUE his tsip 20 this city. Rev.
Pender was on his way here from Del-
yer and Colorado Springs.
Mr.. F. D. Hutching. who has been
with Baker & BIggs. leaves for his
ranch near Arvada on Saturday TO be
gone permanently. It was hoped Mr..
Hutching would locate here and bring
his family. as many friends whom he
has made will regret his departure
and are very sorry to see him 90 and
hope he will return in the near fn-
ture.
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Ashley en-
tertained at a lawn party at their
home. I'll whipple avenue. Tuesday
night There were between thirty ani
thirty-fve guests and the affair was
one OF the greatest enjoyment TO all.
The lawn vas brilliantly Illuminated
by electric lights. Charades and 9TH
er games afforded diversion for the
occasion. Ice cream and other cooling
refreshments were served.
Mrs. C. s. Coleman welcomed few
friends at her home on Rucker avenue
this afternoon, in compliment TO Mrs.
B. C. woodford. who has been a guest
this Skinner OF her son. DR.. L. G.
woddford. Needlework afforded a
pleasing diversion and at four O'Clock
Mrs. Coleman served a prettily ap-
pointed luncheon. Mrs. woodford will
depart early in September for her
home in Canon City. Colorado.-Ever-
EFT Daily Herald. Everett. Wash.
A. c. Draper Of La Junta is a visitor
in Canon City today. Mr.. Draper -
& prominent citizen and business man
of his home town.
John Boyd GIL. who is employed
with the horticultural department OF
Washington. d. C.. left for Santa Fe.
Ner, Mexico. yesterday. Mr.. Gill has
baenndn Canon since early spring
studying the leaf roller.
Mrs. w L. Robson and daughter.
Arsu Oksy Hurd entertained at a five
ebursei dIhner Wednesday evening n
honor Of Miss Margaret osiand of
Great Bend. Kansas, and DIR. Homer
Robson Of Ellinwood. Kansas. The
.iatssr pirt of the evening was spent
IL playing progressive sames. Miss
osIand il the guest Of Judge Waldo
and family and DR.. Robson is visiting
his parents On Four Nile.
.n1ra Nellie colsats left this after-
-nose Tor coaIdaie who're shs viii visit
90 ssv lays prsliminssy to -
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Rich mill run bran at mill Y.3s
100 lbs. Delivered sIsc-Peeri
Flour Mills Co. Phone Canon 32d
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INCREASE MILITARY
FORCE IN NICARAGUA
Dy United Press.)

Warrington. Aug. Slight hun
dred marines sailed for Nicaragua to-
day from Panama. This increases the
force in Nicaragua to 1900.
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Former Canon Girl Here.

Miss Norma Koch. formerly OF Cam
on City. but now os Denver. is the
guest of Miss Edna Riggs and her
parents. NJ. and Mrs. C. 4. Biggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. sam Mcdonald and
Mr.. UIa Mcdonald. the Misses Harri-
son and Mrs. {. b. Hannah Of Alassa
came home on Friday from Cripple
Creek where they have been spending
a three weeks delightful visit
The f. ]. Owens family and guests
who have been camping at Twin Lakes
for the past three weeks. returned
last night to their home here.
Mrs Pound of New Mexico is Wis
iting her nephew. Mr.. C. 4. Biggs.
and family. in this city.
Mrs. Flora Tilton Rafferty, aud
children arrived here on Denver &
Rio Grande train No. 3 Thursday even
ing from Green Mountain Falls where
they have been camping for monln.
Rev. Rafferty, stopped over at Pueblo
to deliver a lecture Thursday night
and came on to Canon City on FRI
day, The Tilton family Will hold a
Reunion of its members here for =
few days after which all will depart
for their homes.
Called to Fathers Bedside.
Mr. z. J. Owens left this afternoon
for Carthage. Missouri. wheer he goes
to be at the bedside OF his father who
is very ILL.,
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SATURDAY.

WIN Booking came down from
Denver the other day in his car. max
ing the trip through in six hours
Sheriff capp of Boulder county is a
visitor in Canon City today. having
come In on an early train this morn
ing from the western slope. Mr.. capp
is candidate for the Democratic nom
inatlon for secretary of state.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. r. Beers Of Aztec.
New Mexico. are rejoicing over the
arrival OF a baby daughter on Al
gust 2sth The little lady has BEEN
christened Helen Adella. Mrs. Beers
before her marriage was Miss Hattie
Lucas.
Mrs. J. +. Blair and children re-
turned home on Friday from West
cliffe. where they have beea spendlag
the summer
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News Notes
Ragsdale's
Real Estate
Bargains

hry Public-w. B. Rowland. 5s3
street. Record office.
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tering upon her duties as teacher Of
the schools there during the coming
fall and winter.
MIR. and Mrs. b. S. Crockett and
John E. White. of Kansas City. VIII
motor to Canon City on Friday. return
ing by way of Colorado Springs.-Pn-
eblo Star-Journal.
Miss Frances Schulz. who has been
spending several weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Sell. returned to
her home at Pueblo Tuesday. Miss
Schulz is one of the CORPS OF teachers
at Trinidad where she Will resume
her duties next week.
Rev. DR.. Claudius B. Spencer OF
Kansas City. editor of the Central
Christian Advocate. one of the most
influential religious publications IN
the west. arrived here Wednesday
night TO be in attendance at the con-
ference sessions. The Central Chris
tian Advocate is the official publica-
tion of Methodism for this section Of
the country and has wide circulation
between the Missouri river and the
Rocky Mountains. DR.. Spencer was
paid a high compliment at the last
general conference in Minneapolis
when he was elected editor for the
third time; each election covering a
period OF four years.
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As slderly 'seess. 1reezAes v.s
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THURSDAY.

lots orendorff and daughter.
bne. left the first of the week
}isit in Denver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
GUTHRIE JURY
DID NOT AGREE
DELIHERATloN IN DAMAGE SUIT
RESULTED IN DISAGREEMENT
TWO CASES FILED.

A long trial and careful considera-
ton by the jury for thirty hours re-
suited In no verdict in the Emma
Guthrie VS.. Phillips Fuel Co. trial IN
the district court. The jury reported to
Judge F. w. Eichelberger Thursday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, after having
considered the merits Of the case since
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The
court called the jurors in yesterday
morning and urged them to weigh
carefully the evidence. The plaintiff IN
this case sought damages In the sum
OF $500. claiming that the Defendant
company removed coal from under her
land and thus lessened the value OF
the property.
Another land case has been filed with
the clerk Of the district court IN the
petition entitled T. J. Harper and
Mary F., Harper VS.. Henry Franklin.
The allegation Is that FRANKLIN sTe-
moved quantities OF sand from his
property adjoining that OF the Har-
pers, and thus deprived the plaintins
land of its lateral support. The sum
OF $500 damages and an injunction re-
straining the defendant from further
removing sand are sought.
w. e. Moore seeks judgment OF
$126.15 with eight per cent interest on
a promissory note in his petition
against Charles Liddle, ct al.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
BIG CARGO Of
DYNAMITE WAS
Stored IN BARN
Ortie McManigal Told How
1900 Pounds Of Explosive
Were Stolen From Stone
Quarry in Ohio.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 22.-Stealing
1900 pounds of dynamite, hiding it in
shed at Tifin, Ohio, and then trans
porting it in suit cases on passenger
trains to Indianapolis was an expert
ence by Ortie E. McManigal at the
dynamite conspiracy" trial today 1t
was the explosive used by McMani-
gal and the McNamaras after the Los
Angeles Times explosion and by which
ten non-union "jobs" were blown up In
spite Of the fact. said the witness.
that detectives for two months had
been on the trail of the dynamiters.
Confident that the agitation of the
Los Angeles explosions would blow
over and that James B. Mcnamara
would be free to do more jobs Nc
Manigal added, plans were begun in
January, 1911, to carry on a dynamite
campaign with zest.
when reported to J. J. Mcnamara
how easy 1t had been to steal the
dynamite from a stone quarry at
Bloomville. Ohio, and store it in my
fathers shed at Tiffin, Ohio, he was
pleased" said McManigal. brought
uAu oCVcEdl sui CdSGS OI uyldulltc db
a sample and he locked it up in a
vault at the Office of the International
Association Of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers. J. ]. said he would
sent James B., over to help me carry
it. We brought it in such quantities
that J. ]. said he could not store it all
at the iron workers Office. We had
about 1000 pounds.
1T was decided to rent barn. We
rented barn in West Washington
street In Indianapolis, owned by
Daniel Jones Jones helped us get q
piano box, barrel and sawdust in
which we packed the explosive. We
told him we were storiEg some old
letters but took care to ask whether
any children played about the barn.
j. j. ordered us to cut of all the
trade marks on the dynamite sticks
because he said it had been a mis-
take to leave the trade marks on the
dynamite purchased at San Francisco
for the Los Angeles job"
Having the new supply of explosives
McManigal said ]. J. arranged to Send
the dynamiters out on "jobs.''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
GOVERNMENT WILL
CARE FOR BIRDS
President TAFT Proclaimed Reservation
Of 613 Acres for Breeding Game
Fowls In Nebraska.

Washington, D. c., Nov. pa pri.
vate retreat for nesting birds will be
maintained by the federal government
near Valentine, Neb. President Taft
has proclaimed the reservation of 613
additional acres on the abandoned
Fort Niebrara reservation the only
reservation the continental United
States maintained for the breeding OF
prairie chicken, sharp tailed grouse
and quail. Citizens Of Valentine and
the national association Of Audubon So
cieties subscribed sufficient money to
put heavy wire mesh fences around
the tract within which there will be
located, as companions Of
the species of the grouse family herds
OF bison, deer and antelope presented
by a Nebraskan who had been breed
ing the animals for years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
ELECTION FRANDS
IN NEW ORLEANS
Discovery of Alleged MIscountlng OF
Votes on Constitutional Amend
ment Has Indicted Officials.

New Orleans, La, Nov. 22.-Dis.
covery of the alleged miscounting OF
votes on a constitutional amendment
permitting women to hold Office in
Louisiana has resulted in a general in
vestigation by the Orleans Parish
grand jury. AS sequel to examination
Of three ballot boxes, seventeen cleo
tion officials have been indicted. The
box in one river front precinct upon
being counted showed 80 for and GA
against the amendment, nearly half Of
the voters not marking their ballots.
The tally sheets for this precincts
showed 6 vote "for" and ITS against"
the amendment. It is said that nine
teen other proposed amendments re-
ceived like treatment. All ballot
boxes have been ordered sealed, pend
ing completion of the jury's investiga-
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
HOSPITAL DONATIONS
GIVEN TOMORROW
Remember to Leave all Articles OF
Food at Street Car Waiting Room
Saturday.

Fruit. vegetbles. canned gods and all
other donations for the OttumWa hos
pital should be left at the street car
waiting room tomorrow. Ladies will be
there all day to receive the goods. The
hospital needs the help. Every farmer
in Wapello county and every citizen IN
the town, should give to this worthy
institution.
For the help and care that many
have received at the Ottumwa hospital.
this opportunity to show their appreci-
alton will be gladly accepted. Remem-
bering the sick and needy Is blessing.
Your little mite will help. The spirit Of
Thanksgiving Is in the air. The crops
have been abundant. The weather Is
ideal. Everything is singing. Come to
the street car waiting room tomorrow
and leave something for the less for
tunate. Give thanks for the privilege Of
doing this for humanity's sake.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
FOUR MASKED MEN
ROB CAFE. PATRONS
Bandits at Point Of Revolvers Line Up
Customers and Employees In
Gaiena Restaurant.

Galena, Kan, Nov. 22.-Four masked
men late last night entered cafe in
the principal business district here
and at the points of revolvers lined
employees and patrons against the wall,
robbed them Of their valuables and
then looted the cash register, and yes-
capped In an automobile. Several
articles of jewelry and more than 5000
were obtained.
The proprietor and five employees
were Dusy3in the cafe when the masked
men entered. Four persons were
seated at tables. They had stationed a
motor car block away before COM
mitting the robbery and were gone
before the police could answer the
call.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
WON'T MARRY HER
FOR HER MONEY
Widow Of Kansas City Contractor De.
mands Pre-nuptIaI Agreement
Before Wedding Carpenter.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov 22.-By an
anti-nuptial agreement filed yesterday
in the county recorders office by Mrs.
Della, Fitzsimmons, and Robert O. Nc.
Lean, Mrs. Fitzsimmons in the mar
riage ceremony will not be compelled
to say: with all my worldly goods
I thee endow." In the agreement each
valves all right to the others proper.
ty after marriage Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Is the widow of Robert Fitzsimmons,
who died four years ago, leaving a
large estate MCLEAN is a carpenter.
"I'm determined no man shall mar
~ me for money" Mrs. Fitzsimmons
said. Several months ago man
proposed to me but refused to sign
the agreement"