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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-12-17


murder of William King at the So
called Battle of Chandler" last
April was materially increased on
Thursday when the matter was at
last called for trial and the court room
crowded with spectators from 1OI
o'clock in the morning until the noon
recess. The afternoon session at
tracted another throng equally as
large and no less concerned in the
proceedings, and from 1870 until ad-
journment, was taken five and
half hours later, it was difficult to
find a vacant chair outside the rail
that reserved accommodations for
the attorneys. defendants and court
officials.
Six witnesses were summoned and
examined at the afternoon session
They were DR.. V. A. Hutton of Flor
ence, DIR. Thomas A. Davis of Port
land, Mozart Lewis, Joe James, Geo.
Miller and Dave Hortin. Their testi
mony had to do with the attack of
the strikers on Chandler. its results
and the events that immediately fol-
lowed it. Their evidence was impor-
tant for the prosecution and was in a
measure, at least. corrobatory Of the
allegations set up in the information
and of the statement made to the
jury by Deputy Attorney Norton Mont
gomery at the beginning Of the trial.
The first witness called to testify
was A N. Lawrence. who took the
stand at the close of the statement
made to the jury by Deputy Attorney
General Norton Montgomery at II
O'Clock.
Mr.. Lawrence is a civil engineer
by profession. and he was questioned
at length by counsel for both sides
in relation to the accuracy Of certain
maps and drawings that had been
hung on the wall in view of the jury.
purporting to show the topography Of
the country about Chandler, the scene
OF the alleged killing Of william King,
for which the defendants were on
trial. The maps alluded to were
drawn in the office of County Survey
or James Bunten. in accordance with
date furnished by Mr.. Lawrence, who
had made Typographical surveys and
measurements Of the territory sur
rounding the Victor American Fuel
Company's mine, in the vicinity of
which King is asserted to have met
his death on the 25th of April, 1914.
In addition to the maps. which
were introduced in evidence by the
state, and designated as exhibits A.
and B.. series OF panoramic photo
graphs, taken by Mr.. Lawrence.
showing the village Of Chandler and
its environs. were identified by the
witness and explained by him SO far
- they related to the events at
the mine on Saturday April 25th Of
dis year.
The photographs were marked "Ex-
hibit B" and were likewise admitted
h evidence. At the conclusion Of Mr
Lawrence'B examination, court ad
joarned for tho noon recess.
DR.. Thomas A. Davis, after being
duly sworn. testified that he is coro
ner Of Fremont county. and that he
held an inquest. as required by law.
into the death Of William King He
stated that the inquest was held in
the county court room at Canon City.
on Saturday, May End. 1914. in the
presence Of properly qualified jury.
consisting of W. w. Harrison. How
ard Lee, e. R. Kelly. ]. R. Thomas.
George Liggett and George Mcqueen
The inquiry. he said. was conducted
by Deputy District Attorney e. H.
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THE PERs ONNEL
or tue JURY

! er. He has lived there nine years
He is thirty-six years of age and came
to Fremont county from Nnrth Caro-
lima sixteen years ago. He is mar
ried man and has q family and knew
little of the Chandler case,
2. WooDFoRD Ray. MIR. Ray
Lives In Florence and has resided
ther TWENTY-FIVE years. He is in the
employ Of the United Oil Company
and is a pumper for them. Mr.. Ray
has family of two girls, the oldest
of whom is twenty-three. Although
he had heard great deal about the
case he has mo- opinion of any kind
in regard to it.
3. w. M. WEEKS. Mr.. Weeks
lives on Beaver Park and has been
there for two years. Before that he
lived in Florence for sixteen years
He is a rancher and was at one time
cook. He is married ana is Atty
four years of age and has two girls.
both grown up. He was at one time
clerk and civil engineer for the Den
yer & Rio Grande. He was born in
Wales and came to this country when
eight years cd He Is naturaiized.
4. ROBERT NELSON. He resides
in Garden Park and is a eattleman
and has been for twenty years. He
has been In this part Of the country
all that time and once lived on Four
Nile. Canon City. He knew none Of
the defendants and knew nothing OF
Importance about the Chandler case
He ia married and has one child.
J. n. WORTH. He Is In the gen
eral merchandise business at Cotopaxi
and has lived in that town for eigh-
teen years. He has been connected
with his present business for about
fourteen years. Before becoming Al
merchant. Mr.. Worth was laborer
and worked with cattle some. He is
/ financially Interested in the business
which he IL engaged In At present. He
has lived in Custer county and this
county nearly all his life.
c. {. WHITE Mr.. White iIves
At Penrosc and has lived there ave
years. having moved there from Can
on City where he lived for twenty
years. He lived on the old Green-
wood farm several yean ago. Just
, east OF fifteenth street. He IL mar
ried and has children. the Oldest Of
whom is nine. He has been ranch
er nearly all his life.
Z. ". L. zABRIskEv. He has
A'ou near ftoHofu Aor inc past tNO
years and Is engaged In farming and
dairying. He has been in the coun-
try around Howard for ten or twelve
years and went there from Eastern
Kansas where he lived for three years.
He has . family. He does his trad.
ing In salida. He IL forty-slx years.
old
8. W. ". HUcHART. He lives
Just outside the city limits of Canon
City over the Skyline Drive. He ia
construction foreman for the Noun
tain States Telephone and Telegraph
company and has been here twelve
years He lived in Florence before
coming here. He belonged at one
time to the Electrical Workers Union
and was out on strike with them. But
said that would not influence him In
this trial. lie is morried and has ono
child.
.. =. r. RIEpE He has lived In
Canon City all his life ana is in the
grocery business. He IL married
man. He lie twenty-eight years old.
He said that he had an opinion as to
the general situation but none in rs;
gard to the guilt or innocence OF the
d.sanA.rts n. ..,a 49, ,l
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tho WAtuSso uot W 4A- y ~ tM9 Queo-
ton. whereupon Mr.. Hawkins with
drew the obnoxious words and snbsti.
tuted the term. guards The court
stated that the name gunmen. as ap-
piled to the non-union miners and
guards at Chandler during the trouble
would not be permitted in connection
with the present trial.
When the court convened at $3.50
O'Clock this morning Judge Bradley.
associate counsel for the defense
arose from his place within the bar
and stated that Mr.. Hawkins. his col
league. was suffering from pleurisy
and symptoms OF pneumonia and
was not able to be In court in conse-
quence. DR.. Frank Sutorious, one of
the defendants. stated that he had
visited the bedside OF Mr. Hawkins
this morning and found him resting
as comfortably as could be expected
under the circumstances DR.. Sutor-
ius expressed the belief that Mr..
Hawkins condition was not serious
and that he would be better after
few hours rest and quietness. Judge
Cavender ordered On adjournment of
court until o'clock this afternoon
on account of Mr.. Hawkins Illness
This Afternoons Session.
Mr.. Hawkins was able to be in
court when the Chandler, case was
called at o'clock this afternoon and
followed the testimony of witnesses
with his accustomed interest and con-
Germ.
w. H. Smith. who was employed
by the Victor American Fuel com
pany as clerk at thu Chandler mine
at the time of the trouble there last
spring was the nrst witness called
by the state this Afternoon Some
of the most sensational Testimony
thus far adduced at the trial wal
brought out by Mr.. Montgomery in
his examination in chief; among 9th
er things being the recognition by
Mr.. Smith of several of the defend
ants at Chandler on the day of the
the town.
After pointing out on the map.
marked Exhibit A. the locntton of the
office building Of the Chandler mine
and identifying various places in the
vicinity. Mr.. Smith told the story Of
the battle on April 25th Hss'ved. he
said. with HIS wife in special qiar.
ters in the office building Of the con-
pany. The day the attack % the
town was made BY the strikers. Mr..
Smith and his wife remained in the
house all day. being afraid to 80 out
upon the streets. A number OF shots
passed through the walls Of the build
ing during the day. but neither OF
them were hurt, The firing OF shots
into the town continued throughout
the day. with little intermission. ac-
cording to the evidence Of Mr. Smith,
He got up about o'clock the next
morning and . few hours later sent
his wife to Canon City for protection.
There was not much firing by eth.
er the strikars nor the guards Sun
day morning. but in the afternoon
there was resumption of shooting
into the town from over in the dire,
ton OF the Hogback and later the
strikers took forcible possession Of
the place. All of the men. or most Of
them. that came into Chandler Sun.
day afternon. according to Mr..
Smith. carried IRE arms.
Several Of the men went to the
office building and entered the rooms
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. smith.
They pointed guns at him. testified
Mr.. Smith. and called him vile names
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/ GROUP SCARE
Rsl,y's nonsg ~ IsF Co.
Cd / lssis1s 4.

GROUP eCARKs YOU. That load. koo11s
croupr coueh, that choking and Gnsping tof
hroatk. that taborod bgeethiug. have ouly too
often foratoldfatalr results. Luckytho par1nfs
Who have EoEnH,s HonET AID TAI CoHRpuuD
a ne house. foR you can be EnKb thnt The v1ry
DIRT doooa VIII man1oR tho Group.
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J. d. Battle came up from Canon
City las, Friday TO visit some minins
property In which he ID Interested
near tho ophir mine at ousrida. o.
account of ths big reduction in The
force OF the Rio orands Jervy has
been put on the EXTRA board. - sscia-
ed to lay on couple Of monthS. dur
ing which time he and The family viii
visit relatives in Nebraska.
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w. ,. corad. ?. H. Yslton and ~
p. 0rifnths all OF Denvsr. c. q.
seelys Of Pueblo and II. r. stOmms'i
Of Canon City. all prominently con
nected with the Mountain States Tel
sphone and telegraph company. paid
westeiine and the local telephone ex-
change here . brief visit on Tuesday.
making the trip via copper sulch in
Plerce-Arrow car.
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Mr. and Mr.. 0ottIisb sa'lausr LEFT
Tuesday for Canon CITY on visit TO
relatives.
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A. II. Ireland dropped down to Can
on Wednesday on brief business
Wait.
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WESTCLIFFE NEWS

From wet MeuntnIn Tribune
H. p. Knufh dropped down to Can.
on City Tuesday on brief business
trip.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
University Boy
Killed BY Train

Jack Gaddis, aged %, . menu
Der of the junior literary class of
the University, q son Of John
Gaddis of Bolton, was killed in
stanty by q freight train on the
Illinois Central railroad at Durant
at midnight Sunday.
Gaddis was riding on q box
car. He jumped from the ladder
on the side of the car and struck
a switch, being thrown under the
wheels Of the moving train.
A fellow student who accom-.
panied Gaddis also jumped
from the train but was not injur-
ed.
The two boys went to Jackson
Sunday to call en- some young
lazy friends. After their calls
they, in a spirit of prankishness.
decided to ride to Oxford on a
freight train. At Durant they
decided to catch the passenger
for their destination and in get
ting off Gaddis was killed.
The entire student body at the
University was plunged into the
deepest of sorrow upon hearing
Of the tragic death of young Cad
dis, and all exercises were sus.
pended on Monday and a me-
mortal was held mt the chapel
Monday afternoon in his memory
conducted by DR.. W. d. Hedles-
ton. Numerous floral offerings
were sent to his home in Bolton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
CONSTIPATION SAFELY
AND EASILY OVERCOME
No Need to Risk Unpleasant, Often
Dangerous C~alomel-Dodson's
Liver Tone Takes its Place.

You can now profit Il you wish by
the experience OF many people who
have found an easy. pleasant remedy
to take the place Of calomel for con-
stipation. sluggish liver, etc.
Dodson's Liver Tone is best to take
instead Of calomcl and has brought
the brightness of health into many
households. II has none of the disa-
grecable and often dangerous after
effects of calomel.
A. II. Kendel and all reputable local
druggists positively guarantees to re-
fund purchase price (50c.) OF Doison's
Liver Time in case you are not entirely
satisfied after using il, and AS they will
recommend this remedy ~ n r~trictly
vegetable liquid, containing nothing
harmful, q ron no risks Of any kind
in trying il now.
Dodson's Liver Tone never leave
bad after-effects, hut works easily
and naturally, without pain or grips
and withonr interfering At all with
your regular habits, diet or occupation,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30


ing spells. pains IN my sides and
back. In fact. I suffered all over.
and . cough almost like consump-
tion- Doctors failed to relieve me:
In fact. they didn't seem to know
what allied me. ! continued to grow
worse until I was able 10 sit up only
a part OF the time. I had almost lost
all hopes Of ever being any better.
But n day some n threw some
books IN Of my door. I read them
and found them to be Peruna books.
They described my feeling SO truly
] n at once and got q bottle and
began taking II. You pronounced
my aiiment systemic cataffh, and
gave me some advice.
when I had taken two and one
half bottles ! began to eat without
suffering. I continued to improve.
when I had taken eight ! was like
a new person. That wns nlnc years
ago
Il think Peruna the greatest fnra-
lily remedy there u. for so many ALE
ments are due to catarrhal trouble. I
would advise any one afnicted with
catarrh to take Peruna and I am sure
It win leave
In the Revised Ills Of Life va
have many similar testimonials which
should interest sici, people every.
where. ssent free by the Peruna Co.
Columbus. Ohio.
People who object to liquid msdi-
sinss can now obtain Psrura Tablets.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
Big Picnic AT
Agricultural School

The picnic given by the SPLEEN
did people of College Hill and
the students OF the Agricultural
High School Friday was u very
pleasant occasion and was at
tended by a large crowd for this
busy season. a splendid dinner
was served, some good speeches
made, and a characterization was
given with farming implements
by the John Deere people.
Everybody was charmed with
Prof. and Mrs. Bush's manage
ment and the progress the school
has made in general. A new
dormitory will soon be in the
course of construction, ard no
doubt next session this school
will merit being the pride Of the
county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30

Quarterly Conference conven-
ed here Saturday and Sunday
last. A very interesting and
helpful occasion il proved to be.
Quite a number Of old friends OF
the community and church were
in attendance.
Our Sunday School Is progress
ing nicely with liberal Increase
in numbers and interest.
Rev. X. A. Tucker OF Holly
Springs, Presiding Elder. aud
Rev. Mr.. Floyd OF AbbeviIle.
Pastor, were pleasant guests Of
Mr.. j. 8. Galloway and family
while here.
Mrs. Andrew Mitchell and
mother. Mrs. Terrell Of Ander.
sons Chapel attended Quarterly
Conference Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O.. b. Taylor OF
Oxford attended preaching ser
vices here Sunday.
Messrs Joe and Mack McLarty
were called to the bedside Of their
brother. Bill McLarty, Sunday
He is reported seriously i'll ut his
home south OF Oxford.
Mrs. John Rushing was bitten
by a dog last week, and has suf-
fered somewhat from the wound,
but it is not thought that the dog
was rabid.
Pat Stephens and family OF
Woodson's Ridge visited their
parents during the week.
Miss Manda Dawes is in a crit
ical condition with paralysis.
MIR. and Mrs. G. W. Russell o!
Oxford attended preaching ser
vices here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Galloway
OF Fair View" attended Quater-
ly meeting here.
We we're delighted to have a
number OF our Presbyterian
friends worship with US Sunday.
Floyd Galloway has been ap.
pointed to run from Greenville to
Vicksburg in the mail service and
left Sunday to go to work.
Miss Lena May Galloway who
has been visiting relatives here
has returned to her home in Gre.
NADIA.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30

BeetT.
Ordered thai Il. L.. Mathis BE- allow
ed the sum Of $3.50 Tor work on road
In Beat
ordered that j. q. woolver,on be al
lowed the sum Of 6s cents for station.
cry for March.
OrCered that r. A. Baughmnn be nj
Owed the sum of S6.s5 for work on
road In Beat /.
Ordered that Ned Jones be allow
ed the sum OF si5ls for work on roac
in Beat /.
Ordered that II. Parks b. allowed
h sum OF 3I.ie for work on road In
Beat =.
Ordered that Daiam Harris BE- allow
ed The sum OF si0.15 for work on road
In Beat 2.
Ordered that W. y. AcI.arty be al
lowed the sun OF si5.s2 for work on
road In Beat I.
Ordered that Eugene SncrJ DO al.
lowed the sum OF 1855 for xork ON
road In Beat z.
ordered that C. W. Crockett be al.
lowed the sum Of $3.50 for work on
road In Beat ).
Ordered that ]. 4. Sneed be allow
cd the sum Of $3.50 for work on roat
In Beat 2.
Ordered that +. A. Bishop be allow.
cd the sum OF s34.37 fer work on
road In Beat 6.
Ordered that II. l.. Houston be al
lowed the sun Of s23.9i for work ON
road In Beat 5.
Ordered that Sanders G. Tarver be-
allowtd the sum CT slS5.50 for work
on roads In Beat 5.
Ordered that J. +. Carwiie be allow
ed the sum OF $27 so for work on roat
Ia Beat /.
Ordered that u. J.. Evans be allow
ed the sum of sl1.s3 for work oa road
ia Beat 4.
Ordered that NJ. p. bishop be allow
cd the sum OF s45.si FOR work ON road
In Beat ,.
Ordered that McDonna Malone be
allowed the sum Of $1,000 for work in
Beat o on roads.
Ordered that ID. Z. Adams be allow
sl.iO for refund of tax.
Ordered that J. H. Naples be allow
cd the sum OF $500 for work on road
in Beat :.
Ordered that J. +. Naples be allow
- thN sun VI s-Asot ANA NNfA pl fDhi
In Beat q.
ordered that Porter Hardware Com
pany be allowed the sum Of s525 for
mdse. for Ccuaty payable out of road
bond fund.
ORDERED that II. J.. Gardner be al.
lowed the sum q $1,000 for work on
roads in Beat 4.
Ordered that J. W. Ivy be allowed
the sum Of $685. for work on road in
Beat 4.
Ordered that Jim Brown be allow
ed the sum Of $3.50 for work on roat
In Beat 3.
Ordered that + Swain be allowed
the sum Of si5.23 for work on road In
Beat 8.
Ordered that J. c. Redwine be ALLOW
cd The sun OF $3.50 for local register
I Ordered shat ANGUS Smith be allow
cd the sun OF si2.4S for work on roao
in beat =
Ordered that ". &. Parks be allow.
ed the sum Of a2l.30 for work on roa,
In Beat =.
Ordered that Giles Bonds he ALLOW
ed the sum OF 1915 fer work on road
In Beat =.
ordreed that T. II. Collins be al.
lowed the sum OF si2i0 for work on
road in Beat >.
Ordered that d.. A. Houston be al
Continued in SUPPLEMENT-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30

Mrs. Wallace Palmsr OF Lynch.
burg. with her daughter, Miss
jamie Gale. arrived yesterday
from her old home in Oxford and
il visiting her friend and school,
mate. Miss +. X. Sullivan, in her
nome on Park avenue, in the
Millsaps college neighborhood.
Mrs. Palmer lie remembered as
Miss Jessie Henwood of Oxford.
her husband being q prominent
Presbyterian minister and the
nephew OF tho late beloved Dr..
r. NJ. Palmer OF New Orleans,
and for her husbands sake as
well IA for her own Mrs. Palmer
will be cordially welcomed to
jackson.
Her visit 10 Mississippi this
winter was caused by a sad duty,
she having accompanied the NOR
thl remains of her beloved mother
back TO the old home to rest be.
side her loved ones gone before
until the resurrection day, Mrs.
Henwood's death having occurred
in the Pslmer's Virgins home.
jackson Daily News.
II is better to have it and not
need il than to need it and not
have it fire insurance. I repre-
sent some Of the strongest com
panies doing business in America
and to any one contemplating
taking out a Fire Policy or re-
newing an old one, | wish to say
your business will be well cared
for il placed with my agency as
well as highly appreciated.
u. B.. BOONE, Agent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
Quarterly Meeting
At Mount Zion

1t was the writer's good pleas
ure to attend the second Quarter
ly Conference OF the Abbeville
charge which convened al Mt.
Zion church Saturday and SUM-
day. Saturday at II o'clock,
Rev. r.. A. Tucker preached a
most excellent and practical SER
mon to a goodly company, after
which q splendid dinner was
spread under the trees and en-
joyed by everybody present.
The business session of the
conference was called Immediate
ly after dinner, and all thu stew
ards responded with good reports
and collections we're above the
average. The pastors report
was most excellent. He reported
good Sunday Schools and the
work in general running smooth
ly. Sunday the Presiding Elder
again preached q most inspiring
sermon to q full house. Quite .
number of Visitors were present
We enjoyed most Of all. how
ever, being in the Sunday School
Bible Class of long ago, and the
blending Of our voice in songs of
praise with loved ones and friends
Of other days. That good choir
at dear old Zion is an inspiration
to any soul or service. 1t WAS
indeed good to be there.
This church has always been
noted for ito splendid music and
sweet feIlowship. I reputation to
BIZ thankful for. Long may
happy Zion live and prosper.
Brown Eyee''
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
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