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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Mrs. Mickle of South Reynolds ave
nue. is staying with Mrs. Jesse Dorm
dorff during the Illness of her baby.
Mr.. Dorndorff is serving on the jury.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

aMu. E. W. Howea sends word Of
their safe arrival at Sapa. California.
I day late on account OF delayed
trains and missing connections. She
says that Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Howes
have lovely home at Napa. where
Mr.. Howes is in the grocery busIreas
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Miss Grace Farmer and Miss Flor
ence Youngerman are amonk the gu
dents OF Colorado College. who are
home for the Christmas vacation.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

NJ. b. Baber and family loaded a
car Of household effects the last Of the
GEEK and moved to Lamar. They have
trnded .heIr ranch on logan Street
for farming interests about feuF mil.r
frep town.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Donald Likens is kept at home this
week on account of illness. but hopes
TO be out again before long.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

II. ma Mn. VEN chsney are up
fEon ws.mots visitins 1uri.s ~ r.
<,srsns wsashsr. wiih Nm. cA,esys
r,s.s,s i ~ Nls!Ac1,'l - -
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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Miss Bessie Chase returned TO her
home on Sherman avenue Friday for
the Christmas holidays. She has been
taking a course In Domesic Science
end Art at n. Collins.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Mink of Talia-
hassee creek came down Tuesday to
spend the holidays with their folks
on DozIer avenue.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

There was quite turn out Of Lin
coin Park citizens nt the sale at the
East Canon store on Tuesday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Mr.. Ed. Maynard of Montrose. is
here for visit with her brother.
Frank Maynard on Park avenue.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24
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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

G. NJ. Chase returned the first of the
week from Tekamah. Neb.. where he
went some two weeks ago with car
bOad of apples.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24
LINCOLN PARK
NEWS NOTES

The Lincoln Park schools will close
Wednesday for the holiday vacation.
Each room has Christmas tree with
appropriate Christmas programs.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

Mr.. VIM. Jones is still hauling ap-
;. PIES to market, making two loads a
day from his place on Elm and Chest
nut.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-24

. LINCOLN PARK
NEWS NOTES
The Lincoln Park schools will close
Wednesday for the holiday vacation.
Each room has Christmas tree with
appropriate Christmas programs.
Mr.. VIM. Jones is still hauling ap-
sS,..ss PIES .sS to market market, making two loads
day from his place on Elm and Chest
NUT
G. NJ. Chase returned the first of the
week from TeEamah. Neb.. where he
went some two weeks ago with a car
Oad of apples.
Donald Likens is kept at home this
week on account of illness. but hopes
to be out again before long.
= Mrs. w. s Polhemus OF Guffey. Wis
ited friends on the Park over Sunday.
From here she went to Texas Creek.
to spend the Christmas holidays with
relatives.
Miss Grace Farmer and Miss Flor
ence Youngerman are amonk the aku-
dents Of Colorado College. who are
home for the Christmas vacation.
Carl Meigs has rented the Dave
Griffith place on Grand avenue and
taken possession Mr.. Griffith has
taken up his new duties with the c.
r. 4 1. company and moved with
his family to South Canon
Mrs, E. W. Howea sends word Of
their safe arrival at Napa. California.
I day late on account Of delayed
trains and missing connections. She
says that Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Howes
have q lovely home at Napa. where
Mr. Howes is in the grocery buslress.
Miss Bessie Chase returned 70 her
home on shermsn avenue Friday for
the Christmas holidays. She has been
taking course In Domesic Science
end Art at n. Collins.
Quite = number Of tho young peo-
pie Of Lincoln Park indulGed In = jolly
IA fashioned sleigh ride party Mon
siay evening. accompanied by the mer-
ry Jingle OF beIis
thtft :" a. attAD Win Se-t - A<'s.-
coin Park citizens nt the sale at the
East Canon store on Tuesday.
The matter of extending Sherman
avenue westward to 9th street is be-
ing asitated with prospect OF an ami
cable adjustment. II the issue proves
successful. many Of the citizens Of
the Park may avoid pump hill on
direct route to town.
Mr.. Ed. Maynard Of Montrose. Is
here for visit with her brother.
Frank Maynard on Park avenue.
Mrs. A. G Hayes and four sons have
gone to Hiawatha. Kansas to spend
the holidays with her parents and
other relatives Mrs. James Garrett
has charge OF the place during their
absence.
Miss Helen Linkins Is home for a
two weeks visit. She holds posi-
.A - r,~.....ets q c.t-..n ~.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11
FIVE WEEKS OF WAR.

The present marks the fifth week of Europe's
great conflict. August 2 Germany declared
on Russia and began the movement for the in
vason OF France. Germany relied a swift rush
France before Russia could get its enormous
somebody mscalcuIated, that Russia acted more
rapidly than was thought possible and that the
march towards Paris has been subbornv resisted.
Five weeks ago most of us could hardly realize
the war clouds then gathering could break into
such storm the intervening weeks have wit
messed. Somehow having in mind our oftboasted
civilization, our numerous commercial inter rela-
tons and the supposedly steady and and constant
progress of the policy Of peace we thought no
such thing possible as these weeks have seem The
actually of it has brutaly awakened us to the
knowledge that our fondest teachings have been
ruthessly brushed aside for the heritage
thought we had subdued
Five weeks ago, granting the possibility OF
war; most of us thought it would be short, be-
lieving that none of the great powers OF Europe
would long permit it to continue. Today we ap-
preciate that the conflict has hardly begun. How
long it will continue, no man can tell how great
it's havoc how fearful it's destruction we can only
guess and be Mortified The toll we know will be
exceedingly large, larger than that of any other
war because of the many countries involved, and
we can hardly more than stand aghast and wonder
at the magnitude of the events that transpr
ing.
Each day is spelling out it's own story-think
of the homes in Europe to which it will be the
saddest story of all
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.
FAcTs FAIRLY AND HONESTLY STATED.

One thing will occur to you over and over as
investigation of county expenses by the Taxpay-
s.rs league and that is its most apparent fairness
and the conservative nature of its statements.
Whatever will be said about that report-and
have an idea considerable will be said between
n0w and next November-the League cannot be
accused of making rampant prejudiced state
mHnts, or of doing anything else than dealing
honestly and fairly with the situation as it really
II
Until you have such comparisons are made
m that report and until you have the facts set
firth in comprehensive way they are there,
# il of course exceedingly difficulty for you to
~determine satisfactorily for yourself just how
YOUR business is being conducted But there you
have the facts, based the records, with enlight
ening comparisons and if you have the best in
Herests of your county at heart you will spend
the time necessary to read the entire report and
viii take little more time every and then
u study it over.
There is one matter that should receive your
Immediate and thoughtful attention. This report
discusses the commissioners budget for the differ
emit county Offices for 1915 and discusses it quite
MOintedy too On page six of this issue, in small
type under the heading Estimate Of Current
Expense that budget is set forth in every detail
preceded with the statement that the commission
will meet Monday, October 5, to receive what
@ser protests taxpayers may care to make against
my of the levies. There is direct opportunity
1nr action on your part and united action through
The influence Of the Taxpayers league. Don't
overlook it, for npon-that budget your taxes for
1915 will be based and unless you make some move
- effect reduction in it, you need expect no re-
luction in your taxes.
= i time to get down to business, then, right
AWAY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11
: WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT ]
: N THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO ]
From The Washington Standard Fol
September 10, 1864. Vol.
w. No. A.

The National Troupe of Glass
Blowers arrived by the Anderson"
yesterday morning and will give one
of their pleasing exhibitions at the
Washington hall this Saturday ev-
ening, beginning at ~ o'clock.
This Is one of the most interesting
exhibitions for all classes that has
ever, made it's appearance on this
coast.
On Saturday evening last about 4
O'Clock the telegraph was completed
to this place. This tie not only con-
meets US with every great Eastern
metropolis but the people feel there
is an additional bond of union be-
tween us and the parent government.
A message from william Pickering,
governor Of the territory. to Presi-
dent ADRIAN Lincoln, and the latter's
reply were the first messages between
this territory and the national CAPT.
tai.
A number of articles of apparel,
blankets, etc., were stolen from the
home of. Mr.. L. P. Beach in Swan
town on Saturday evening last, dur
ing the temporary absence of Mr.. B.
The prices charged by local mer-
chants to government employees who
are compelled to pay for their goods
in currency have compelled a num-
Der of our citizens to club together
to purchase supplies in San Francis
co and thus take advantage of whole
sale prices.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11
GROWING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Of considerable satisfaction to all those who
are interested in the agricultural development of
Thurston county should be the statement that
there are very nearly twice many yearling cat
tie on it's farms this'year as there were in 1913,
as revealed by the tax rolls, for it shows that our
farms are not only increasing but also that they
are growing in the right direction.
Thurston county should be one of the large
stock-rasing and dairying counties of the state,
and every indication that it is forging ahead to
the occupancy Of such position is most encour-
aging. The fact that the increase here was much
greater than in any other county for which COM
parsons were furnished is an added feather to
our caps. 1t shows we are making real progress.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11

Those of us who are anxious to see Olympia
forge ahead-and that includes all of us-should
Join with the Chamber of Commerce in urging
upon the senate the passage of the rivers and
harbors bill containing an appropriation for the
preliminary survey of the local harbor project.
Il years delay, caused by failure to pass the bill,
wOnld be costly; the railroad development that is
Esing on here demands systematic harbor devel-
A2pment plan
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11
SAM BLYTHE's "ABLEsT MAN"

Every person who, knowing the Vests great
problems, is anxious that they shall be
solved and that rightly, should read Sam Blythe s
article in last week s Saturday Evening Post on
Franklin X. Lane, secretary Of the interior, for
Lane is Of the West "westy" and Sam Blythe
dubs him the "ablest man Of the cabinet"
Nearly everybody in the West appreciates
Lane s ability and is more than thankful he occu-
pies the position he does but perhaps none Of us
has more than hazy impression of the man and
his ew-point of things, and only slight knowl-
edge of what he has to do. Consequently it would
pay us to learn all we can about him-hence the
advice to read this article.
Lane unquestionably is one Of the big men of
tho Wilson administration we might add by way
of further comment, and his grasp of things, his
mentality and his executive ability are fast max
ing him one of the big men of the Democratic
party. It is not beyond the realm Of possibilities
that, perchance, he may some day be the ''frst
president out of the Vest know him now,
therefore, will make us better able to Judge him
then.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11
POLITICS ARE SUPREME THIS WEEK.

There's only one reason for SO much politics
m the paper this week-it happened and it s news.
Primary elections are a good deal like getting up
- the mOrning-there s no chance to escape, but
1nnsmuch as they do not happen any oftener than
they do, we can bear up under them without being
nurfeited, and treat them as more or less of
necessary evil for they the only means at our
disposal with which to do what has to be done.
We have been forgetting little about the
war this week to talk politics and to hear politics
and to read politics, and for the next two months
we win have to give more or less attention to it,
Tor regardless of the progress of the war; we have
Our own home problems to solve and we should
give our best thought to them. And owing to our
taxation difficulties urgent necessity to select
chose who we know will practice economy after
election earnestly they preach it before, and
the decisions we must make on several important
initiative measures, we cannot judge matters too
carefully, cannot study them too closely, for our
own benefit.
The primary election is over; the general eec-
Zion is coming on swiftly. Let us divorce as much
as we can personalities prejudice and demagog-
ssm from the campaign and center whole at
tention on persons and principles. In other
way can we get the best results, can make the
hest decisions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11

Wilson introduced morality into statesman
ship" an English diplomat said the other day.
adding: ut is pity that the example he set in
Mexico-one of patience and deep understanding
has not been followed in Europe The great
est war in the worlds history might have been
averted if it had. Since the madness of military
autocracy plunged all Europe into this staggering
war, most Americans are profoundly grateful for
that morality in Wilson S craftsmanship
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11

Very likely there will be some people who will
blame the war tax now proposed as an internal
revenue measure upon the tariff reductions made
by this congress- Those who do, must overlook
the fact that it is because there are no importa-
lions that there is no revenue and therefore that
whether the tariff were high or low makes no diff
ference whatever
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-11

"The Star Spanged Banner,'' the famous
song OF the Republic, was one hundred years old
last Sunday and in many places throughout this
nation, especially in the churches, particular at
tentlon was paid to the anniversary What
change there has been in this nation since Frances
Scott Key wrote that stirring air in 1914!
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28
NEX|CO'S BEVERAGE
KNOWN As PuL.QUE
IS DEADLY DRINK
Responsible for Degradation ana
Misery of Poems.
ADULTERATED IN THE CITIES
Cu'tivators CT the masuey Plant, From
Which lntoSicant Is Made, Live
Like Feudal Lords-little Cut
tiVation Is Required.

Kansas City.-Disratches from Vera
Cruz say that after the recent battle
between the American marines and
the Mexican soldiers the remnants OF
the troops Of General Mas raided a
couple Of cantinas or liquor shops
anu were soon wandering about the
streets OF ;he city intoxicated, says
the hanscs City Times. Il is fairly
SAFE to assume that the shops supply
OF pulque, the national drink of Next
co, was conflscated; fer the peon Ellis
himself IN with this strange drink on
tho slightest provccation.
Cultivatins the macuey plant. from
which pulquc is made, is one OF Mox-
ico's most lucrative industries. rank
ing almost on par with gold and sill
vor mining, coffee growing and the
cultivation Of tropical fruits and prod
ucts. The plant grows to best adj
vantage and greatest height on the
table lands of Mexico. The plain Of
l'pam, not far from the City of Mex
leo, is noted for producing the best
pulque in the republic.
Acres and acres of the huge plants
can be seen growing on the great
haciendas The trunk Of the plant is
q pineappleshaped bulb with roots
widely spread cut into the grouad.
This bulb is called the "cora2on' or
heart, and contains within a soft veg.
etable pulp. From the outside huge
blades 10 to IS feet Icing radlate.
armed al0ng their edges with sharp
strong points, and eliminating at the
top in longer and stronger spike.
Being desert plant, the mcgu2y
requires none Of tho cultivation and
care that is necessary in the cuilva-
ton of other crops From the time Of
its planting until the sap rises in its
heart little or no attention is nccos-
sary. lu setting out plantation tho
Mexican divides his land into - or 90
sections, One Of these sections he
plants at one time, another ut another
until he has so sarranged the tract
that one bunch Of magueys will ma.
ture ono year, the next bunch the en-
suing year and so on, until a sort Of
continuous chain of pullue PRODUCERS
exist giving an ineXbausttble supply
year after year, and an equally mex.
haustible supply of dnero to the own.
CT Of the hacienda No plant, however.
will give forth sap until is tenth
year, and then only upon the very eve
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28

bag made from the skin OF 4 rig, wt!cl
he carries Gu his shoulder. ard pu;c9.
the sep into it from the siphon.
When newly taken from tie bull
the sep is thick, white and sweet ans
tastes something like sweet cider IT
this state, while not yet pul7ue. it +.
very agreeable and not the least intox
icating.
For three or four months repeated
visits are made 10 cyerv plant tapYee
and the sap Withdrawn. when the lasI
drop has been taken from II the great
plant droops, its blades sag to the
ground and it becomes a dirty brown
II is then dug up and hauled away tc
Be used as fuel and thatchiug and
perhaps. needles and thread.
One load after another Of this acua
miel the gatherer gathers in The mink
pigskin to the building on the hacienda
where the pulque is made It is poured
into watts made of cowhide The hair
side of the hide is uppermost, SO that
the liquor is poured on the hair.
A small quantity of fermented SAP
is placed with the fresh, and soon a
great white foam forms on the top and
rises into a sort Of pyramid as fer,
mentation is complete. 1t is a thick.
sour liquid. sickening to one who has
not cultivated taste for it. There liz
nothing that can be compared to the
taste of pulque nor, fer that matter
20 its smell That is usually enough
for most visitors to the country. But
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28


it is said that good pulque, after one
has grown accustomed 70 it, is an OK,
ceedingly agreeable beverage.
Once fermented the pulque is load.
ed on the haciendas own trains and
shipped to its destination Often a
peon will own a few maguey plants
somewhere, and it is a common sight
in the City OF Mexico to see one OF
them driving a diminutivc burro laden
with two pigskins full Of the liquor
divine or, if he doesn't own a burro,
he carries the pulque filled skin on his
back to the cantina
When it is first shipped pulQue is no
more harmful or intoxicating than real
light beer, and it is said to be bene-
fetal to those suffering from liver and
stomach troubles, Bat no sooner does
it reach the large cities than the work
Of adulterating it begins Water is
used sometimes, In the majority of
cases, however, it is heavily doped
with extract of jimion weed, which
makes it exceedingly intoxicating Two
glasses of it will make a man roaring
drank And to this cause are traced
largely the degradation and misery of
the peon class.
This dragging continues despite the
attempts Of the government to pro
hibit it, The Indians, after having ac-
CURED a taste for the doped pulque,
refuse to drink the unaduterated prod
uct
Cantinas. or pulque shops, can be
found on Hmost every corner, and
each one gfories in picturesque ii
tie. Inside they are gaiIy decorated
with paintings of saints, usually Of la
Virgen de Guadalupe and with pic
lures of & religious nature.
Pulque is the neverfailing beverage
of the servant class of Mexico. Any
cargador, or porter, upon delivering a
package, will give forth grievous signs
as if entirely worn out and end by re-
ouesting "Unos centavos, senior, para
mi aguita. "a few cents for the little
water
The owuera OF some Of the large
haciendaa live Ike feudal lords on
their vast estates They have large
retinue of servants and retainers.
They are men Of great wealth and
power Each hacienda Is little town
IN itself with its collection Of adobe
houses and stores, al the property Of
the owner of the ranch.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28
BISHOP CRUCIFIED BY REBELS
Catholic Clergyman Nailed to Cross by
Zapatas Men, Who Demanded
Church Funds.

San FrancisCo.-Among the tales OF
revolution atrocities told by refugees
from the west coast of Mexico is that
of the crucifxion of the Catholic
hisbop of Chalapa A band of Zapata s
soldiers called on the bishop to sur
render the funds of his church. He
refused. whereupon the soldiers are
said to have nailed him to an upright
cross and left him TO die
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28

of blossoming 1t is rarely allowed
to bloom as this destroys the sap,
Tho Mexicans havo favorite couE-
let extolling the virtue of this plant,
which seya
coinida, hehda.
Casa, vest!do.
This means that tho maguey plant
Is food, drink, house and clothing 4"
Such an assertion is a little exagger-
ated, but it is a fact that from the
maguey one can obtain pulque, te-
quila, an intoxicant somewhat resem-
bling Scotch whisky; mescal. like
tequila, but stronger; fuel, matching
material for the adobe hut and needles
and thread. BY carefully cutting off
the sharp spike at the top of each
maguey blaze and following the strong
fiber which extends from it to the
heart of the plant, sewing material of
rude sort is obtained. The poverty
stricken Indians in the valleys of Mex.
leo use this primitive needle and
thread extensively.
When sap time comes the sap gath
erer cuts into the bulb from the top
and digs out the eorazon a few inches.
He then covers the cavity with a mag
uey blade and goes to the next plant.
which ne treat in a like manner.
Within two or three hours he returns
to the first plant and finds the bulb
filed with sap-aqua MEL, or honey
water, it is called. Into this he dips
the small end of queer receptacle
made from the Mexican gourd. 1t is
really a rude siphon. He sucks the sap
ante the gourd. Then he opens large
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28
Stuffed wfe's Mouth With currants

New York.-That her husband
stuffed her mouth with curr8nts and
forced her to swallow them to silence
her protests because he stayed out UNI
til a. m, is one of the complaints
Of Alice Lindeman, who is suing for
6 separation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28

Most OF the worlds knowledge is
based on newspapers. You must
read them If you would know what
Is going on.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-28

Dollars grow in our advertising
columns. Advertise and Readers
gather them.