TWO
A GRAND CAVE
SAID TO EXIST
IN ROYAL GORGE
Th© cave hunters from the Canon
City Businses Men’s association are
out in the mountain® again this aft
ernoon endeavoring to locate some
thing that can be made an asset in
attracting tonrlsts to this portion of
the Arkansas Valley. Today’s quest
is in the Royal Gorge, where a great
cavern is believed to exist, which in
sise and beauty is reputed to rival
the famous caves of Kentucky and
Virginia.
Information of the presence of a
half forgotten cave of unknown ex
tent, but said to be one of great beau
ty, has been in possession of a few
Canon people for some time, but no
systematic effort has been made until
today to re-discover it for the reason
that its alleged location is difficult
of access and can only be reached
by a long and laborous climb over
huge boulders and along ledges that,
are hazardous of attainment Anoth
er reason, perhaps, that nothing has
hitherto been done to locate the cave
in question arose from the fact that
the information of its existence was
somewhat vague and indefinite, ren
dering it problematical whether‘any
thing could be accomplished by a
search for it however exhaustive.
This afternoon's party that has un
dertaken the task of finding the lost
cave is composed of Frank P. Smith,
A. E. Wilson, John F. Marr, A. R.
Mitchell, J. M. Ande-son and H. S.
Maddox The party is equipped with
ropes, alpeD-stocks, shovels, torches,
lanterns and everything needful in
such an expedition, and, if its mem
bers don’t find the entrance to this
cavern and penetrate its recesses it
will not be because they did not make
a systematic effort to do so. The
party made the trip by automobile
along the scenic roadway into the Roy
al Gorge as far as it was possible to
proceed by that means of conveyance
and walked the remainder of the
"draw” in which the cave is supposed
to be situated.
The information about the cave
comes from G. A. Anderson, a rail
road contractor, of Portland, Oregon,
who says that he worked on the road
when the Rio Grande -was being built
through the Royal Gorge.
His letter to Mr. Hardy tellß a
straightforward story and gives all
the directions and details that are
known.
Some inquiry has been made local
ly bat none of the old residents have
any recollection of a cave ever hav
ing been known of here.
The cave that Mr. Anderson de
scribes must be a magnificant one
and continual search will no doubt
be made for it until found—or our
people convinced that it does not ex
tat
Thf bridges across the river to
MISS M’NAUGHTON’S
BROTHER-IN-LAW DEAD
Miss Sarah McNoughton came home
Sunday from Monte Vista where she
went to be at the bedside of her
brother-in-law, Mr John Pridmore,
who, however, died before she could
reach him. He died last Wednesday
and was buried Friday. He was a
prominent ranchman of that part of
the country, having lived there for
twenty-two years. He leaves a dau
ghter, Miss Eula, and son Will, who
were both educated in Canon schools.
They have many friends here who re
gret to learn of their bereavement.
WASH THAT ITCH AWAY
It is said that there are certain
springs in Europe that give relief and
cure to Eczema and other skin dis
eases. If j*>u knew that bj washing
in these waters you could be idieted
from that awful itch, wouldn't you
make every effort to take a trip to
Europe at once? Would yon not be
willing to sixMid your last cent to find
the cure?
But you need not leave home for
these distant springs. Relief is right
here in your own home town!
A simple wash of Oil of Winter
green. Thymol and other ingredients
as compounded only in D. D. L). Pre
scription will bring iustant relief to
Chat terrible burning itch, and leave
the skin as smooth and healthy as
Chat of a child-
If you have not already tried It, get
at least a 25-cent bottle today. Ws a»-
gare you of instant relief.
Yim t/vasaa aavu olCiir,
onnect with the waterworks make
it convenient for searching parties to
cross.
In case the exploring party of this
afternoon fails to find the cave an
opportunity will be open to the ad
venturous people of Canon City and
the surrounding country to try their
luck in the matter. It is possible,
indeed, probable, that the entrance is
choked, or obscured, with broken
rock and boulders and keen discern
ment may be required to locate it.
Tbere is no donbt of its existence and
a considerable degree of local fame
and renown is in store for the for
tunate finder.
This fine winter weather is partic
ularly favorable for exploration in
the mountains and people addicted to
that sort of thing might, with ad
vantage. devote their leisure time to
a search for the missing cave. The
directions in Mr. Anderson’s letter
are sufficiently explicit to afford all
necessary data to those desirous of
making the re-discovery.
The Letter.
Mr Guy U. Hardy,
Canon City, 0010.
Dear Sir:
Replying to yours of the 25th ult
regarding the cave in the Royal
Gorge.
It was during the construction of
the Rio Grande R. R. in the winter
of ’7B-’79. We were camped at a
point nearly opposite where the cave
was discovered ani where we were
camped we had to get supplies into
camp by a rope of 1600 feet long.
One day a freshet caused a jam of
logs and upon a Sunday several of
us crossed the river and climbed to
the top of the bluff on the other side,
going up a draw. The point is—as
nearly as I can recall—about 1000
feet below the bridge and across the
Gorge from the track. It is the first
draw below the bridge. I would say
the entrance to the cave is at an ele
vation of 600 or 700 feet above the
river and upon the up-stream side
of the draw’.
The entrance is small, think we
crawled to get in, but it quickly open
ed up and is very high with stalac
tities hanging in profusion. How far
we went in. I do not know, but we
went till we were afraid to go any
farther and have the impression that
the cave is of great dimensions, it
was very high.
We went to the top and down again,
so it is possible to get down from the
top.
I will be pleased to receive the l
views you mention.
Yours very truly,
G. A. ANDERSON.
Portland, Oregon
PATRIOTIC SERVICES
AT THE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH LAST NIGHT
Sunday evening Rev. O. S. Reed, of
the Christian church held a memorial
service in honor of the birthday of
Abraham IJncoln. The meeting was
of a very patriotic nature. Members
of the G. A. K., W. R. C Sons of Vet
erans, and of the G. A. K. or
ganizations were present and the
church was filled to its capaclay.
Those present beard an excellent ser
mon on 'Abraham Lincoln" by the
Reverend Mr Reid. He stated that
patriotism is next to religion and
showed whereby the statement was
true. In an able manner he eulogized
Lincoln, praising him as an orator,
statesman, and ideal citizen. He in-
terspersed his »alk with anecdotes of
the life of the noble rail-splitter and
made an excellent impression. There
was a special song service, consisting
of all the patriotic songs. Miss Con
nor sang "Tenting on the 01d Camp
Ground" and "Star Spangled Ban
ner " This was the 102nd anniver
sary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
CASTOR IA
Sv Vsfcsh*. And Children.
lb KM Yu Ban Ahnys Bsaght
THE CANOE CffTY EBOORD, TEFE6BAY, PBBEUAET J«, I*ll.
MARRIED AT LITTLETON
FEBRUARY NINTH
Miss Jessie Candwell Pennington
and Mr. W. O. Williams were married
in Littleton, Colo., Thursday, Febru
ary the ninth. They will visit for a
short time in Denver after which they j
will go to Spokane, Washington, to
make their future home. Both parties
are well known here, having many
friends to wish them joy. Mr. Wil
liams was formerly of the Cripple
Creek machine shops and has many
friends out there who will be glad to j
hear of his good fortune. Mrs. Jessie ;
Pennington Williams has always been
known here as a young lady of cul- ;
ture and refinement. Her marriage I
comis as a surprise to a large con- ;
tineent of her acquaintances.
LINCOLN PARK NEWS NOTES
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Christian church met with Mrs. Freid
enger on Sherman avenue Thursday
afternoon and had a pleasant time.
Mrs. Freidenger proved hereslf an
excellent hostess.
Miss Lillian Wright was hostess
to the J. U. G. club at the spacious
Wright home on 12th street Saturday
evening. Four new members were
initiated and an unusually good time
enjoyed.
There was a family gathering at
the home of J. W. Dunlap Sunday, in (
honor of old Mr. and Mrs. Mills, who '
have been visiting for some time,
among their relatives on IJncoln
Park, it being grandmother Mills’
birthday anniversary. Four families
consisting of Dunlap, Mills and Rob
erts, making a company of eighteen,
who did justice to the happy occa
sion. Mr. and Mrs. Mills departed for
their home at Indianola, la.. Tuesday
morning, accompanied by their
grandaughter, Miss Roberts of Can
on City.
The IJncoln Park Ladies' Associ
ation had its regular meeting with
Mrs. Allan Bell Thursday afternoon,
with a goodly number In attendance.
The time passed p'easautly, with
reading and discussion of the situ
ation in Cuba, as presented in the,
"Advance in the Antlller,” which
proved both profitable and entertain
ing. During the business session it i
was decided to send the comforter,
made earlier in the season, to Rev.
31 debottom, at Warroad, biinn., to be
used in bis work in the burnt dis
tricts. Dainty refreshments were
served at the social hoar, and all
carried home memories of an enjoy
able time together.
Mr. Edward Sweitzer is spending
his ten days’ vacation with his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Oh as Sweitzer, at
the family home, on East Sherman
avenue. He Is electrician in the U.
8 navy, on the cruiser Yorktown,
which has recently returned from a
voyage to the Panama nnd South
America. His visits are somewhat
transient, but are a real treat to home
folks. Mr. Sweitzer expects to leave
for San Francisco Friday to take up
his work again.
A new telephone lin*: is in process
of construction on Grand avenue.
Miss Mable Cathbert and Miss Ida
Gebbardt drove to the top of the
Gorge over the new road last Thurs
day and pronounce the scenery en
route magnificant.
Mr. Clay Pool came down from bis
home at Greeley last week to look
after his property on Park avenue.
G. P. Briggs came down from Vic
tor last week to spend a few days
with bis daughter Mrs. E. Brewer
on Grand avenue.
Mias Mae Bloxhem i‘turned from
the Pueblo hospital Friday, last, and
is improving as well as her friends
can expect.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Farmer and Mrs.
Laugh!in are taking an auto trip to
Colorado Springs this week, combin
ing pleasure with business. They
expect to return about Friday.
Mr. Vanhorn is recovering from an
attACk of pneumonia.
The Junior Association of IJncoln
Park met with Mrs. Andrews on Gar
field street Saturday afternoon, and
had a profitable meeting with a good
attendance.
The IJncoln Park Prayer meeting
convenes this week, Wednesday ev
ening, at the home of J. W, Dunlap,
on Elma avenue, with A F. Ronlng
as leader.
Mrs. Mary Herald returned to her
home on Park avenue Tuesday, from
the hospital at Pueblo, where she
has been undergoing treatment
Little Irene 3abie has been quite
sick this week.
Mrs. Korniog of Park avenue, has
boon ill for some days but is im
proving.
E. C. Milligan is suffering from an
injury to his shoulder, inflicted while
out after a load of wood. It Is hoped
that It will not prove hit tons.
B. G. Woodford returned from a
trip through New Mexico Tuesday
and reports a fine esetion of country
in the vicinity of Maxwell
Dr. Kanaom is loading * car asd
moving with bis family to Ordway
FOR BALD HEADS
A Treatment That Costa Nothing If
It Fall*.
We want you to try three large
I bottles of Rexall *‘93” Hair Tonic on
, our personal guarantee that the trial
j will not cost you a penny if It does
not give you absolute satisfaction.
That’s proof of our faith in this reni
j edy, and it should indisputably dem-
I onstrate that we know what we are
talking when we say that Rexall “93”
Hair Tonic will grow hair on bald
| heads, except where baldness has
; been of such long duration that the
roots of the hair are entirely dead,
j (he follicles closed and grown over,
and the scalp is glazed.
Remember, we are basing our state
ments upon what has already been
accomplished by the use of Rexall
“93” Hair Tonic, and we have the
right to assume that what it has done
for thousands of others it will do for
you. In any event you cannot lose
anything by giving it a trial on our
liberal guarantee. Two sizes. 50c and
SI.OO. Remember, you can obtain
Rexall Remedies in this community
only at our store—The Rexall Store
Sold by Mitchell & Kgbers.
Children Cry
FOB FLETCHER'S
CASTO F? I A
EAST CANON
NEWS NOTES
The same evening Mr. and Mrs.
Howard, who live at Rose Uvn on
South Reynolds. celebrated their
wedding anniversary by unexpected
ly entertaining a number of old friends
and neighbors, who brought with
them a load of good things to eat.
I-asi night a party of twenty peo
ple invaded the home of Mrs. Frell
ing. on Central street, thoroughly sur
prising Mrs Frelltag and daughter.
1 Games were played. Refreshments
followed. So end* ' the surprise par
ties
Mr. Henry Gr&veatock was host
ess at a dinner given Thursday at
her home on Greydene avenue. The
guests were Meedame* Ijnnh Wetst
er and Wolford.
Mrs. Howorton entertained a divis
ion of tbe M. E. Aid society Thursday
afternoon. Delicious refreshments
were served.
Mr. Ragsdale is employing fifteen
' men on his new property, the old
11 Stearns ranch on N. Orchard.
Mr. Kingsley is building an addi
k tion to his house on Central street.
i •
The Baners are expecting a num
! her of Kansas friends soon We hope
1 they come to stay.
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The Toadies Aid of the First Pres
-1 byterlan church had an all-day meet
ing at the home of Jcnae Knowles on
Orchard Park. An ol! fashioned
quilting bee was enjoyed; also the
fine dinner served by Mrs Knowles
and daughter.
The "Fruitmore Owls” had another
big sing at the home of Charles Lamb
on Dozier avenue. Cake and coco
were served by Mrs. Ivmtb and dau
ghters Mrs Harry and Mrs. Baners
were guests.
Mrs. Isoehr, of Fifteenth street, en
tertained the Embroidery club. De
licious refreshments were served and
enjoyed. Extensive preparations are
being made for a valentine social at
which the husbands and sweethearts
are to be present.
Take your valentine to tbe Valea
tine dance In Elk's Hall Monday,
Feb 13. See little Cupid announce
the dances and hear some good mu
sic. Auspices Bt. Michael's church.
At
Mothers should be Interested In our
% price on boys’ knee pant suits
Bethels.
Backache, Rheumatism, Sleeplessness
Result from disordered kidneys.
Foley Kidney Pills have helped Kb
ers, they will help you. Mrs J. B.
Miller, Syracuse, N. 7., says, "For a
long time I suffered with kidney
trouble and rheumatism. I had t»
▼ere backache, and welt all played
out After taking t wo bottles nt
Foley Kidney Pills my backache '•»
gone and where I used to He aw • *e
with rheumatic pains I now aleej • *
comfort. Foley Kidney Pills did
wonderful things for me. Try tf u
now.
REMEMBER THE NAME
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eoeghs and ootde. tor eronp, kus
cfcttSe. hoarsen— aM tor racking
lagrfppe oeagfcs. Mo wptatea.‘Unfair
For making quickly and per
fectly , delicious hot biscuits,
hot breads, cake and pastry
there is no substitute for
Dr.PRICE’S
CREAM
Baking Powder
Sixty Teara tha Standard
Made from pure Grape
Cream of Tartar
No Alum—No Lime Phosphates
** I aw catlrely opposed to tbe use of ski— ftm
Baktag Pewders.*' —iVo/. C2haiuUer, Columbia Unh.\
Road tha Labal
•• Alan, sodium nlnm. luulc aluminum ■■lplili
M i|A-i» of alnmlnam. all mean tbe r~— thing
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CANON BOY RETURNS
TO HIS SHIP
Ed Sweitxer. chief elect iclau on
the U. S. 8 York town, who has been
here for ten days or two weeks vis
iting bis parent*. Mr. an 1 Mrs. C.
Sweitxer, on Sberman avenue, IJncoln
park, left on Thursday for San Fran
cisco to rejoin his vessel. Mr. Sveit
zer has been six and a half years in
the navy and "has made good,” hav
ing been successively promoted for
aptitude and withfulLese of service
to his present position He has jus*
returned from an extensive crulw
in South American waters
DEAFNESS CANHOT BE CURED
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion o* the u.
There Is only one way to curs deaf
ness, and that la by con&tituUonr l
remedies. Deafness Is caused by nr:
Inflamed condition of the mar sua
lining of the Eustachian Tubs. At ien
this tube la inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect beat *•*.
and when It Is entirely clo~ d. Dea'
n**K is the result, and unlest th«-
fammatlon can be taken ?uf and c
tube restored to Its normal rondl n. .
hearing will be destroyed fore* ei.
Nine rases out of ten a re * ansed by
Catarrh. which Is nothing boi an In
flamed condition of the mucous lu:
faces
We will give One Hundred Dollar*
for any case of Deafness fcaused by
catarrh* that cannot be cured br
Hall' Catarrh Cure Bend tor circa
lnr*. free.
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Bold by Druggists. 75c
Take Hall's Family Pills for con
aflpntlon
HOW TO PLANT TREES
The ground should be well prepared
before planting Holes for the trees
should be dug deep and wide enough
to receive the roots In their natural
position Do not cramp or bend the
roots it would be better to cut them
off. Put at least a shovel full of top
mellow soil iu the bottom of the bole.
Transplanting -Trees should be
transplanted only when the sap Is
in transit from the roots to the
branches or vice versa, after the ces
sion of growth In the fall and before
tbe commencement of budding in the
spring. Where conditions are favor
able, fall planting is to be preferred
and we advance It, as it gives time
for the earth to settle about the roots,
which put out fibrous feeders during
the winter season and leaves the
trees In better condition to withstand
the attacks of drouth or other ad
verse conditions that may follow. The
winters are ho changeable In thin sec
tion as to give moro Ideal conditions
in the early spring Then the plant
ing should be done a soon as the
frost is out of the ground or the
weather gets too warm.
Preparing the Roots Just before
planting, cut off all bruised o- brok
en roots with a sharp knife aa a clean
cut heals much sooner than u bruise.
Whore trees have long struggling
roots cut them bark, as It Is better
tor the trees and makes them easier
to plant. In planting, the tree should
be held upright with the roots Id their
natural position aod prevailing roots
toward the northwest, fill in first with
top mallow soil and work well among
the roots, packing it ftrmly. If con
dition* are sack that U|a Iraaa re
rj*- Ae aa batons the hols
Is entirely Oiled, then dost as tkls
will keep soil from >»n»f The tree
when planted abould stand aa deep
or a little deeper than It stood la the
nursery CHAR Ft WHITS
A KING WHO LEFT HOME
set tbe world to talking, bat Paul
Matbulka. of Buffalo, N. Y-, says ks
always KKEPB AT HOME tbs
of all Laxatives—Dr. King Now
Ufe Pills—and that they’re a bfcvtf
Inx to all ble family. Care constipa
tion. headache. Indigestion, JynpespU
Only 2be at Hnnter Palmer’s | |
MANY AUTO PARTIES
HERE YESTERDAY
Because of tb« Vary plwwat vwtb
er >-Mterd*r, a Dumber of viator*
from Pueblo aod tbe Springs end
Cripple Creek were eeen 1b the eitj.
Nearly all came Id eotoe and tha re
sult was that Chnoo oeemed like a
rendezvous tor auto parties Sunday.
Nearly all the vlsltori took advantage
of our splendid drives and “blt-up the
dost” in different parts of tbe hij.
Among tbe parties noticed were: Cr
and Mrs A. White, tbe Misses Breed*
and Csl White; Mr. Bob White and
Mr 1* Nicholson, of Pueblo. Of this
party. Mr. Wblto is well known be
cause of his interest In tbe
Davis store in Pueblo. Another par
ty which balled from Cripple Creek
consisted of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gehen.
Mrs Flaherty and Mr. and Mrs. L.
G. Carleion. all of whom were reg
istered st the Strathmore. A party
from Colorado Springs which has
been here several d-js, comprised
Mr. La Beckwith. Mra E. Mcljkld. Mias
8 McLain, O H. Khoup, Jr., and
Wilbur McLain. They arrived Friday
end departed yesterday for their
homa
Bcslilc* them partita a nnmbar of
Canon psopla took abort laonta to dif
ferent placee net far distant. If poo
pie could not bare tbe prtvllacaa of
an auto tide tbsy depended on tbarn
aelree and "booted It.”
Snndar wee todeed n delightful
day
DEEDS NOT WORDS
Canea City People Hare llukdi
Piwef of Deeda al Una
Ifa not word! but dseda that pro re
true merit
Tbe deeda of Doan'a Kidney PillaA
For Canon City euffererm, v -
Hare made their local reputation.
Proof Ilea In tbe testimony at Oaa
on City people who hare been
to atay cored.
Mra. John Rlppae 21b Oreeamod
avsnoe. Canon City, Cola, nays: “The
knowledge I have of other
persons bare received from txuui'a
Kidney Pllla gives mo (root confi
dence in them. A person In oar
household complained a (real deal jaf
palna In the track and an oxtrfmte
lameness across the loins and kid
neys. Believing thnt this Buffering
was due to fault of the kidneys, be
procured a supply of Doan'a Rlilny
Pllla at Hunter Palmer’s Drug stem.
This remedy quickly and poaltlraly
rcllovcd him and during tbs past six
yearn, there haa been no return At
tack of the trouble."
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