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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
CLAY TILE GRAINS
PROVING EFFICIENT

At the present time burned clay tile
lis being used extensively for drainage
purposes. These are of good quality
and stand up splendidiy in alkalied
land. In fact. | have never known
them to go to pieces on account of
alkali.
In the early days many box drains
OF lumber were installed. These have
served their purpose very well. Some
however. have proven to be failures on
account of the fact that they were
laid upon too steep a grade, and were
constructed without bottom. Water
seeping into these drains has been
allowed to run rapidly down the slope
antil ii has washed the ground badly
and the soil surrounding the drain
has caved in. A box drain of this
Find should always be constructed
with bottom. CRACKS being left along
the sides or between the pieces. form
ing the lotion so that the water may
readily enter the box. If this is done.
no washing will tal-e place even tho
the grade OF the ditch is great How
ever. with the present price of lumber
and tile. il will be found that the tile
is the cheapest drain. especially for
the sizes up to 12 inches.-F. r. House
Colorado Agricultural College. Fort
Collins. Colorado.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
PREACHING OUT ON LINCOLN
PARK.

The regular sabbath evening praise
and preaching services was held at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. W.
peaiiy last Sabbath evening. We
had fine attendance. Brother Wilson
preached from Genesis SO. and he
cer,a:nly save " q wonderful mes
sage. II looks strange 20 some OF
his legalar ettendAnts that man can
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
FOR sALE--Real Estate !.

FOR sALE-A fine little orchard home
good old orchard-about an acre and
a half. neat little house. stable. chick
en- house. etc. All close in. in City
limits, in fact. WIN sell cheap. $500
or Ssoc down. balance like paying
rent. GUY U. HARDY. Record office.
bop-sit
~e~~~ooAo~&oo~~o~>oS~o~oee
Melvin Anleek of Sherman avenue.
left this morning for Kenwood. N. D..
where ne win engage in the photo
ginphy business.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
RANCH FOR SALE CHEAP

Well improved soVacre cattle ranch.
s miles east OF westcliffe on county
road. $40 an acre II taken at once.
Write or phone Wheel Gate Ranch.
westcllfIe. Colcardo. s2std.ltw
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Messrs. Donald Linkins. Harold Brown
Bert Thomas. Robert Underwood and
Prof. McNeal. Mrs. Hawkins and
Mrs. Likens assisted In entertaining.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
TO LEASE.

Mountain hay ranch near Clyde.
lessee to raise hay, lessor to have
pasture right, Address BOX j.. Canon
CITY. Colo.--adv. pit.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

After having spent the spring vaca-
tion at her home on East Grand ave-
nue.. Miss Grace Farmer returned Men
day to Colorado Springs to take up
her studies at Colorado College.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
HOME FROM EAsrgRN ralp

Miss Myra Sheriff. returned TO Can.
on CITY last Sunday from pleasant
visit OF several weeks duration with
relatives and friends In Missouri.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FOR SALE or TRADE-Fourroom
house. sleeping porch. water and
sewer. side walks. orchard and lawn
Low value at $3.50. viii trade for stock
or anything of use on ranch. Chris
Holmes. coaldale. Colo. 54psot.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Word has teen received that fine
baby boy has been born to Mr. and
Mrs. John Sterley at their home at
Pocatello. Idaho. The Sterley family
will he remembered as Old residents
Iof Lincoln Park. Their oldest child
is daughter OF thirteen. the next a
boy of six years. and the second son
is a welcome addition to the family
circle.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
LINCOLN PARK
NEWS NOTES

Mr.. Isaac Williams. a resident miner
of Lincoln Park, was taken recently to
the c. F.. & |. hospital at Pueblo for
an operation.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Glenn Gebhardt left Monday by mo-
torcycle for Colorado SPRINGS to re.
sumo his coilHse at Colorado College.
He reports getting within eight miles
of the Sprinss before the storm
broke making his progress necessar-
lily slow until he reached his desti-
.nation.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06
VILLA is
{ ALLOWED
TO slip
{ THROUGH

cARRANzA OFFICIALS DENY RE-
PORT THAT THEiR FORCES ARE
AIDING VILLA AND INSIST MExl-
CAN TROOPS ARE NOW PuRsu-
ING VILLA.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Miss Dorothy Griffin was the guest
OF Miss Bessie Chase from Friday un-
I'll Tuesday arening. The girls were
schoolmates at the college at Ft Col
Inns last year and Miss Griffin came
down for visit before returning to
her home at Paonia.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Gilbert Stiers came over from Fort
Collins by motorcycle on Saturday lie
started at eight O'Clock in the morning
and covered the distance OF about 2io
miles in eight hours. He will spend
his vacation with home folks on Elm
avenue and expects to return to his
work at the agricultural college the
last OF this week or the first CT next.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Mr., A. SonnelAnd who is a contrac-
tor for the Santa Re company. with
headquarters at Albuquerque. has
been spending few days visiting
his family on sherman and Garfield.
SIR sonneland accompanied Nr. Don
aid Likens on his return trip TO Gun
nison TO visit his daughter. Mrs. Lik-
ems.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

The Lincoln Park seSiug CInb hal
an ail-day se-sian with Airs Hammet
on Willow street on lat Thursday.
The guests did some quilting and the
hostess furnished the dinner This
week the club met "Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. ]. Mccartney and work
ed at quilt piecinE. the hostess serv-
ing dainty refreshments.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Mrs J. X. Hawkins invited few
home guests on Friday evening in
honor OF her visiting niece. Miss Coda
Gregg, who is student at Colorado
College. Those who Fathered to make
TIE acquaintance Of Miss Gregg and
enjoy pleasant time. were Miss
woodford. Miss MeCarty. allss Mary
Bailey and Miss Tracy.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Mrs. r. W. Arlen OF Willow street
returned Tuesday evening from two
weeks visit Mt the home of DIR. JEFF
frey at ordway. The Arlen family
were residents OF ordway some ten
years and have many acquaintances
there.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-06

Miss Helen King was hostess on
Thursday evening at her home on Wal
nut street. TO party OF young people
who enjoyed merry social time with
Progressive Rook. As number OF
honor guests were Colorado College
strdents the rooms were decorated In
the college colors OF black and gold
which gave additional pleasure 10 tho
entertainments for the evening. Rc.
rresliments consisted Of leo cream
and cake. The guests were the Miss
es Clark. Wilkins. Juliet wilkin,
0clda Gregg, Grace Farmer and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
All World Anxious to Hear
Results Of Historic Confer
ence at Athens Yesterday
DECISIVE ACTION SOON
On SALONIKI FRONT
Greek Army Preparing for Ac-
tive Service-Costly Defeat
Inflicted by Serbians on At
lacking Bulgars

London. Aug. 31.-T'he speedy
entrance OF Greece into the war.
possibly within the next twenty
four hours, is predicted in dis
patches from Athens tonight.
Long before the Greek cleo
tons. which are scheduled for
October 8, the army will have
been mobilized and fighting I'M
der the flag of the entente allies,
II IL declared
King Constantine. under close guard
in his palace, is believed to have play
cd his last card TO keep the nation
out OF the war Details of a confer
monarch and the entente ministers.
French, Russian and British, are
eagerly awaited.
Air news from Athens has been de-
layed from twenty four to forty Eight
hours fef-ihe last two weeks, and late
tonight no intimation OF the result OF
this, likely to be historic. conference
had reached here. except. possibly. by
the foreign office IN diplomatic dts-
patches
The Greek army is preparing for
active service. All staff officers on
leave have been recalled and a gen
eral mobilization order is expected at
any moment,
The Greek legation here today de-
MED sensational reports sent out from
Saloniki that the King had fed to
Larissa to seek protection under a
German Uhlan guard. and that fight
ing between allied and Greek troops
was going on around his summer
home near Athens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
BIIGARS SUFFER RFPULSE
AT HANDS OF SERBS

London. Aug. 3I.--While official re-
ports from the fighting front in Greece
and Macedonia indicate a lull of &C
Invites, from other sources the news
comes OF severe encounters. In these
which have occurred principally on
the allies extreme left, held by the
Serbians under their crown prince, the
Bulgars, according to an Athens dis
patch, have suffered a repulse.
The Athens dispatch says the Bull
gars attacked in close formation, and,
II IL estimated. lost $1,000 in dead,
wounded and prisoners. They were
compelled to call for reinforcements
from kastoria and Valbankeni
The French press is pointing out
that decisive developments are expect
ed on the Salonki front which will
have marked effect on the entire
situation. The Matin says:
There Is one battle front where
the most rapid and decisive result
must be obta.ned-that is the Saloniki
front"
Todays report from General Sar-
rails headquarters says:
"Throughout yesterday there was
no important infantry action on the
whole front. The cannonade is de-
creasing in the neighborhood of Dol
ran and Lake Ostrovo."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
.RUSS|A'S RECORD CROP
Of WHEAT IS READY
FOR HUNGRY EUROPE
As Soon "a Slavic Armies Break
Through TO Saioniki Force 1t VIII
Become Partially Available.
LARGE RESERVES FROM
TWO PRECEDING YEARS
American Grain VIII Drop to Nor
NAL Figure Following Continued
Progress of Entente Allies in the
Balkans.

London, Aug, 31,-rt is almost GER
tain that Russian grain will be avail
able In large quantities before the end
of the season. The indication Is that
European and Asiatc Russia will Sc
cure a harvest of 9o.ooo,o0o quarters
G20, 100000 busheis). which Is well
above the average of the last ten
years. 1t Is also indicated that there
is a large reserve remaining in Rus
sia from the two previous crops and a
balance from the crop of 1919.
1t is safe to say that Russia can
spare 100000 quarters (560,0o0.-
900 bushels) of wheat alone without
counting maize and oats.
Once this Is available, North Amer
lea will no longer be able to dictate
terms.
The question Of shipping will be a
difficult one until the end OF the war.
but even If the Turks are not COM
PEELED to open the Dardanelles. grain
could be shipped from Saloniki, once
the allies drive the Teutons from
Northeastern Serbia and the western
half Of Bulgaria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
CANDIDATE HUGHES
IN HARD LUCK WITH
COLORADO AUDIENCE
Had to Preach Doctrine OF Necessity
of Protective Tariff TO Prosper
Gus Farmers.
MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND
AUTOMOBILES LINED VI
Evidence On Every Hand Indicative
Of Determination to leave Well
Enough Alone" Greets G. o. r.
Leader
BY VIM. HOSTER.

Denver. Col, Aug. 3i.-Charles e,
Hughes this afternoon re-opened his
presidential campaign at Loveland,
Northern Colorado, where he address
ed $1,000 people at the Larmier
County Fair.
Evidence OF the prosperity which
practically the entire West Is enjoy
ing, one of the hardest nuts the can
didate has to crack in this campai gn.
greeted him on every side at this
gathering of farmers. There were
not less than 1000 automobiles lined
up along the race track when the
Hughes party entered the fair
grounds. Thousands OF well-fed, WELL
provisioning grangers extended q
hearty welcome.
The sheds, scattered about the en-
closure were stocked with fat prize
hogs. sleek cattle, mouth watering
fowl and every variety of farm
products All the shows were doing a
rushing business.
It was fair sample OF the "let-
well-enough-a alone" audiences which
have greeted Mr. Hughes throughout
the rour.
Governor Carlson introduced the
Governor to the crowd and the ap-
plause he received was whole hea rted
and generous
Mr.. Hughes sent today from Estes
Park telegram OF congratulation to
Governor Hiram Johnson on his nom-
nation to the United States Senate.
Up to tonight no reply had been re-
ceived from the Progressive leader OF
the West.
May BE Death-Bed Repentance.
It is believed by Mr.. Hughes friends
that In wiring congratulations to
Governor johnson. that Mr.. Hughes
has executed a political stroke which
largely atones for the neglect shown
johnson.
A significant feature Of the primary
result. in the view Of Mr., Hughes
CLOSE friends. 10 the fact that Johnson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
REV, J. SIDNEY PETERS
TAKES OATH Of OFFICE
IN HALIFAX COURT
Sworn In As Prohibition Commits
sioner of Virginia BY Judge
William X. Barksdale.
ENTERS TO-DAY ON DUTIES
OF HIS NEW POSITION
Object of Department Is To Procure
Absolute Enforcement of Law At
Hands of Local Officials.

Rev. j. Sidney Peters. who was
formerly field secretary of the Anti
Saloon League Of Virginia, yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock qualified be-
fore Judge William r. Barksdale,
circuit judge Of the aHlifax Circuit
Court. at Houston, Va, as Virginia
prohibition commissioner. an Office
which was created at the last meet
ing OF the General Assembly. AL
though the prohibition laws which
were enacted at the last meeting of
the General Assembly do not become
effective until two months hence. Mr..
Peters will assume his Office at once
in order to make preparations before
the laws go into effect.
The commissioner was surrounded
by group of his close friends-Rev.
Nathan Maynard. pastor OFF the Bap-
fist Church at Houston; Rev. G. Wal
lace Ribble, rector of the Episcopal
Church at the same place; Hon. NJ. B.
Booker, Commemorative attorney OF
Halifax County; Gran Craddock, clerk
of the Halifax Circuit Court: James
H. Medley. of Houston. and J. w.
Throm and r. S. Barbour. both of
whom are residents of South Boston.
DR.. Peters was presented to the
court by his attorney, r. L. DeJar-
nette, OF the AauIa& par. Judge
Barksdale Is greatly admired by the
prohibition commissioner for his legal
attainments and stainless character.
In his citizen relation. DR.. Peters says.
he has been a foremost advocate of
prohibition throughout his long and
useful career. He has been per-
sonal friend Of DR.. Peters for many
years.
Law Complied With.
DR.. Peters has been bonded in the
sum Of $4,000 with the Fidelity De-
post Company of Maryland - surety.
which has been approved. as pre-
scribed by law. by the attorney gen.
erai The conditions having been
complied with, DR.. Peters becomes
commissioner Of prohibition today.
His once 10 an absolutely unique
one, DR.. Peters being the first officer
of this title In this or any other State.
4 If
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
ADAMS0N MEASURE
MAY PASS BOTH
BRANCHES TO-DAY
Provides Eight-Hour DayPend-
ing Investigation of Subject
by Commission
WILL CALL OFF STRIKE
If BILL IS PASSED
Republicans in Senate Plan to
Give Trouble But Democrats
Expect to Carry Through
Presidents Plan
WILL PUSH MEASURE
THROUGH TO-DAY

Washing ton, Aug. 3f.-The Sem
ate Interstate Commerce Commit
tee held an executive session, last
ing until late tonight, and adopted
plans to rush the eight-hour bill
through both Houses OF Congress
tomorrow. and place the bill in
the hands OF the President for his
signature tomorrow night.
The committee amended the bill.
making 1t operative from January
!. Clauses were added cxempting
all electric and interurban lines
from its provisions, also all roads
less than 200 miles in length.
The name of the commission
provided for in the bill was chang
cd from the wage commission to
the eight hour commission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
FELT RAILROAD STRIKE HAS
BEEN AVERTED---NEW LAW IS AGREED ON
WILSON Off TODAY
FOR SHADOW LAWN

Warrington, Aug. 81-Presadent
Wilson will leave Washingt0n ut
p. NJ. tomorrow for the nOtfhca-
tton ceremony at shadow Lawn.
He plans to take . niEhf train
back. arriving In Washington SUN
day morning. He Will 20 10 the
White House for three henfs and
will leave the sane tesa1kAes for
HodsenvilIe, KY. wA6se ~ Il to
speak On MsnAay. - WIN be back
I'm washinSt&a - u ~. Tuesday.
TAis Ay1ne n1AAAlIs has been ar
HnseA - fAaf ~ WIN nst be out
OF touch With Tie satuat1sn growing
'Sp14 Of the threateneA railway strike
fbF any longer period than In ab~o-
lAteiy seees~ary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
PROVIDES COMPENSATION
FOR RAILROADS

Washington. Aug 31.-The
Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mfttee remained in session until
1 A. VI. 1t voted to insert in the
Senate bill the provision for an
increase In freight rates to recon-
pcnse the roads for the extra cost
OF the eight hour day. which had
been left out OF the Adamson bill
introduced in the House.
The provision cxempting all
steam roads less than 200 miles
In length from the operation OF
the bill was changed at the last
minute SO as to exempt only
roads less than 100 miles in
length.
Washington. Aug. 31.--Late
this afternoon. just before the
Senate adjourned. 1t was learned
that the railroad brothcrhoods,
through A. b. Garrctson. its presi-
dent. had agreed to accept tho
Adamson bill as a basis for calling
off the strike that was set for
next Monday.
the measure through the Senate
titat Will 1hfC<5t uJlIHDGIVty at
10 O'Clock and begin conSdera-
ton OF the measure Immediately.
IT passed before adjournment,
the measure could be sent to q
conference committee Friday
night or Saturday morning, and
any differences in them recon-
ciled within an hour or two. n
the two bills are identical. ono
house or the other could concur
and the bill sent at once to tho
President without further for
mality.
Look For Trouble In Senate.
Trouble is anticipated in the Senat,
No gag rule prevails there and til
If they decide to do 81
can delay the passage OF the bill bt
yond the time set for the strik
Many of them are strongly opposed
not so much to the eight-hour da,
they say, as to the idea OF being hel
up and sand bagged into passing les
lslation under threat of a strike. Man
Democrats. who. however, will prot
ably vote for the bill. expressed sim
lar convictions
1t is not believed that this oppos
ton will be sufficient to prevent tn
passage Of the bill before Saturda
night. Administration leaders In bot
wings of the Capitol tonight freel
predicted that the bill would be la,
ana the strike called off before Sun
lay.
keeps Things Moving"
II have just been keeping In touc
with things to see that they kee
moving" said the President. after hi
at the Capitol.
They are moving" he added.
Mr.. Wilson's face was wreathed I
,miles and he seemed to be satisfie
with reports that reached him.
Mr.. Wilson returned to the Whit
House and summoned the brother
hood chiefs At . o'clock Stone. IL
md Carter arrived. Garretson "a
,ome reason was not present. whe
hey came out half an hour later the
declined to say what haA qceurre(
( II understood that the rFaal1en
old them of hie elIpFte A. ~ r.
!agAt.A 1T
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
SERIOUS CHARGES
AGAINST WILLIAMS

When the case Of Henry Williams,
alias 'Lovin' Henry" is called in Po-
lice Court tomorrow. he will be con-
fronted by eight charges OF stealing
signal wires from the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company. In steal
ing the wire the negro disarranged
the signal lights in the yard towers.
and interfered largely with the opera :
ton of trains He was arrested Mon
day by Detectives Duffy and Bertucci.
OF the local department. and Special
.omcsr Ansis. q - sailroaA .eon-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
SHORT OF VEGETABLES.
Pershing's Army Must Go Back to
Canned Goods

Columbus, n. NJ. Aug. 3I.--A short
age OF fresh vegetables confronts Cen
eral Pershing,s expedition in Mexico,
The embargo placed by the railroads
on the shipment VI perishable goods
is already being felt
Military authorities today started
preparations for An immediate return
TO army field rat!ons fare. Bacon and
canned goods are stored in sufficient
quantities here to insure plenty OF
food for the entire punitive column.
according to the commanding officers
here.
General Pershlng is expected here
any day. He is moving northward on
his inspection trip between his neid
headquarters and the border, Prepa-
rations to receive him are under way
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
BROTHERHOODS HAVE
'sss5*s'Ns-'ss1fe0 RxcSOfNDED OXIDE

Washington. Aug. 3f.-Rcpre-
sentativcs of the brotherhoods is
sued statement at midnight that
they would not rescind the strike
order until the eight-hour bill
shall have been enacted into law.
1t Is understood the statement
was made in answer to another
direct request from the White
House for further delay
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
TROOPS TURNED Rack

Vermont Soldiers Return to Camp
Duo to Strike.
Montpelier. VT. Aug. S1.-Vermont
national guardsmsn who left Burling-
ton yesterday under orders from tho
War Department to proceed to Eagle
Pass, Texas. abandoned their trip be-
cause. according to officers. the rail-
roads would not guarantee that the
troops could reach the border before
the time set for a strike on Monday
The troop train passed through
here today on its return to Camp
Gates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Japs Won't Get Land.

New York, &ug. 3f.-Carolos Arose
men. first minister from Panama to
the United States. arrived today on
the United Fruit steamer Almirante
He said the $1,000 acres OF land re-
Gently acquired by SpAniard from
President Perras would not pass into
japanese hands.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
GIVES CHILD LIQUOR;
is HEAVILY FINED

Judge Kicks yesterday fined Lonnie
Jones, colored. the sum of 800 on
the charge OF furnishing a small col
ored boy with quantity of liquor,
from the effects of which he was
made seriously i'll. Jones said he gave
the boy the liquor as a medicine, but
the judge took no stock in this eX
cuse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

Nitagraph People want One of uncI'
Henry'a Millions.

Henry's NiliionA.
New York August I.-Suprene
Court Justice Delehanty today signed
an offer transferring the trial OF the
81 600. 600 damage action brought by
ne Nitagrapn Company against Henry
Foard 10 the Federal Court The trans
fer was made on the application of Mr..
Ford.
The Vitagraph Company alleges It's
business interests were injured by
Fords published statement that the
moving picture play, entitled THE
Battle Cry OF sPeace." was produced to
help the preparedness" campaign OF
munttion manufacturers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
BI.EASE 10000 AHEAD.

Run-OfY Primary VIII BE Held s~p-
TENDER IL.
Charleston. g. C. August s1-with
approximately 5000 votes uncounted.
Cole L. Blease, candidate for governor.
has 57,s27 against 1882 for Richard
l. Manning the incumbent. and es.99a
II Robert Cooper.
Blease and Manning will 20 into a
second primary September l..