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Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Three hours will be clipped of the time between Albuquerque and the coast and one of the cars will be run from nenver and attached to ths t.sin at LI Junss when the new California limited service goes into effect on Co., .ober l. Tbe compartment csrs hays eigh. drawing rooms each.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

W. O. Ferguson and Miss Minnie Bsbby were united in marriage yes- day by Rsv. Anderson and the happy couple departed thi. morning for Douglas where they will make their future home.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

The combined Fi,st' Nssiopal and Metropolitan will be beyond question the largest bsnk in Chicago, and, in point of deposits, the largest in the country, with the exception of the Nstioual City O New York. The last published reports showed that the two together had s99, ,799. .s94 dsposis..
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

The ra season has evidently sst in and although 6 little late is doing A wonderful smount of good. Cocbise county cattle and Cochise county mines are b sving sn inning.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

A posse of Kentucky cburch-goers are in hot pursuit Of murderer. II they catch him they will convert him, usiJg a strong we'll -gressed rope ss . converter.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Attorney o. Gibson left yesterday for San Frsncisco and Eldorsdo, she latter place being the home of bis parents, whom he has not seen for eight years. He expects to be gone about two weeks.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

The Review enjoins' ronbssons to keep ao eye on she court house. Thank you neighbor, ws will be on xusrd snd woe to the one who attempts to make away with brick of the county edifice.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

It appesrs shs, the Southern Pacific railway is going to do some line build. ng in Southern Ariz ,ns, to hold 1t, ,errit ,ry. The rivalry is not going to o Fl Psso and harm in the long run {, for all sou,hwsss roads lead to the Peas City .-El Paso Ness.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Probate Judge Bosswick has been spprised shst the ruling of the Sur. veyor General on the Bisbee towpsi matter is in his favor. IL looks e 1T the judge is on the right legal track and will win out in the sownsite sp- plicatioa matter,
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Another find of bismuth has been made, this time in ledge formation in . spur Of sbe Superstition mount aims, about thirty miles east Of Phoe- uiI. A four foos ledge is said to assay an average of 5 per ceut Of the valuable metal.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
POLITICAL DATES.

Democratic prinsries Aug l4th.
 Democratic Conve ntion, Bisbee, Aug 20sb.
 Democrats Territorial Convention Tucson. Szpt. 3rd.
 Republican Territorial Convention PnoenIy, Sept. IT.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

With much solemoity is is su- nounced that Reggie Vanderbilt is to marry and settle down. How kind the fs.es are. The whole world was wondering over him.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
LOCAL DOlS

Call al the;Tombstone Pharmacy and get 6 free sample of Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are an eIeg mt physic. They also improve the appetite. strengthen the digestion and regulate the liver and bowls. They
 easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Mining Exchange hsli has under. gone several coats of psInt and has DOW . most stt,Aotive looking front. Enc Tombs Painting Co. had the painting coatrAot and Jii oreditsble work ou same.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
Acts Immediately.

Colds are sometimes more trouble some in summer than in winter. Its so hard to keep from adding to then while cooling of after exercise One Minute Cough Cure cures at once. Ab- solutely safe. Acts imme lately. Sure cure for coughs, colds, croup, throat and lung troubles. Frank Yaple
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
p0wKns oI ArToRNBY

FOWk1e O1 ATIoBEBY AuSnss Joerss to Alex snder Bannow
 MILL SITE l mill site by John Burke.
 PROOF UF LABOR l mine by Copper King of Arisons. l mine by Copper Crown of Aris Ins M'g Co.
 REALTY MoRTG .Gs IA Johnson to John Holm. Wm Msnd,ng to N J Cunning. ham.
 Charles Strcng 60 rhomA- Hiegius Martin Marquez to Bank of Dougls' NJ Avils to Bank of Douglas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

R Hunt came over from Bisbee today and shaking hands with old .cqusintsnces, having been s residenr here in the early history of Tomb stone
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

8 0 Perrin, Justice of the Peace at Douglas was . tombstone visitor today and shaking hsnds with his Tomb. stone friends.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

The raintings of Ti.sot and Hof man on the life of Christ, will be given in the City Hall tomorrow night. Al are welcome.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as candidste for the office of Distric; Attorney of Cochise county ,ubjec, to the action of the Democratic County Convention. W. P. MILLER
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce myself as candidate for district attorney of Cochise County subject to the action of the county democrarc convention.
 SETH LHAvENwoRTn,
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
FOR SUPERVISOR.

John J. Rowen announces himself a candi date for election to the office of county super visor subject to the action of the democratic county convention.
 J. ]. BOWEN,
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
CANDIDATE S
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as candidate fol the position of Sheriff of Cochise County. Ari- rona. subject to the action of the County Dem ocratic Nominating Convention.
 Respectfully.
 A. V. LEWIS
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Jack Metcalf was sn arrival today from Bisbee on q biief visit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

NOnss- --sosa Fore -~rs .ase l.-.gaIets t;aIsd, NGtRartie. .oc or xb<> HC c ialt? sure. drugg.sts retuad n.oneB
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
ONE STEP MORE

Vill be fatal to the sleep walker. Will he draw back oq will he take the final.
 fatal step1 A great many people are m perl like the sleep-wslker. They are diseased. The disease is progressing day by day. The time comes when one more step away from health is fatal.
 The man who has suffered from indi-
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

Chronic Constipation Cured.
 The most important discovery of recent years is the positive remedy for constipation. Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu- inc tablets stamped C. C. C. Never cold in bulk. Druggists, zee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
FOR SUPERVISOR,

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for supervisor of Cochise county. subject 10 the action of the democratic county convention to be held in Bsbee August 20. Ioo2
 WN, ?RITCHETT.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10
COUNTY REC0RDER'S
 REGRET WORK
Instruments Filed During the
 Past Week
RELIABLE INFORMATION

DEEDs-RBAL ESTATE. Int. Land 4 Imp. Co. to NJ E Lewis, Douglas property..$ V 3lo oo Int. Land 4 Imp. C.. so K O Johnson, Dough-, pr" ,er,v v........ 765 O0' J A Murray to John Moore, ct. al. Douglas property. 4W CO John Spelley so John Moore. Douglas property y......... 2Oo oo R o Johnson b L , ConSell Douglss property. ......... 3oo Vo Thos Brown to H L Kerr, Douglas property 25o oo Maria B Sarnorsnd to NJ Stein, Blsbee property.... zoo OO Fiege & Fisgs to Jennie E Hockiey, Douglas property. 2OOO OO NJ J Cunningham to Jennie R Hockey. Douglas pr per.y. l75O % Int. Land < Imp. Co. to Jenuie R Hockey. DIugls properly :. 1850 % Territory of Arisoua to P Wsrnekros, Tombstone property -............-.. 1o oo Int. Land < Imp. Go. 10 Park H Whitney, Douglas pro,' perty ..-..... .....--... oVo " Park H Whitney 10 T White < co. Douglas pro perty y........... U David Art to Sullenberger, Douglas property ..... =. 5O0 o W Walker to s k Williams Bisbee property ......... HOO O Dayton Graham to J W Walker, Bisbse property. 500 % Mary Sowle 10 Ernest r Lsr- con, Bisbee property. AOOO % lot Land i Imp. Go to John Beiscal, Douslas property $500 co In:. Land & Imp. Co. to Martin Marques, Douglas property. -.-.-...-.... oo Vo Int. Lad & Imp. Go. 10 NJ. AvIla, Douglas property. s36 %
 LOCATIONS
 l mine by John Rsno.
 l mine by SW Lsyton.
 ? mines by ChAs W Hull.
 l mine by Henry Kohnsn. mine by Thos King, ct al. 2 mines by Frank Briggs, ct al. l nine by Mrs Frank Briggs, ct d.. l mine by Frank Briggs.
 mine by MJL L Walters. 1 mines by T D Bridger. ct al. mine by s F Fiichett, ct aL 2 mines by s Simmons, ct si, mine by A K Campbell. 2 mines by M Dufner. ct sl. mine by Wm BIsckburn, ct al. ] mine by Peter S nth, ct al. mine by A T Sowle.
 mine by Golden Era Gold M'S Go. l mine by A Moves.
 AProI ,rAESr OF DEPUTY. l M D Soribner to Chss D Gage. Chss D Gage, ss deputy.
 BILL sF SALE
 WI William. to W L Humphrey Peter Joh nson to H~yhurst, ct ai.
 ARTICLES or INCORPORATION Rinoon Mining Co.
 cHArrEL MORTGAGE
 Ds,l & Barry to Brunswick, Bake, Offender, Go.
 TRUST DEEDS. ED Coles, ct. al. to Title Guarantet < Trust Co. Fl Prtle., s.. sl. to Title Gusran tee < Trust Go.
 Mo Lewis so Title Guarantee i rruss Go.
 Con. Print ting q Publishing O. to Title Guarantee < Trust Go. SIX Williams to Title Guarantee < Trust Co.
 Ernest Larson to Title 0uarsutee | Teust Go.
 MINING DEEDS Anthony Blum to Drsgoon
 Mt. M'g. Co, mines ...... .Sl0O0 O Melz.r Osborn to Ira H Parks
 mine.. ..... ........... 5OC Lizzie s Crowell to Annie L Crowe'l, nines. ......... 0( Liszie 5 Croweli so Irving
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

PUZZLE HELP-Tun picture left side is down Nose of tourist between carriers leg and wheel Of carriage face looking toward top of picture
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

xestiOn or Sastf1C Uoooic goes some night to . dinner and returns home to ind he has taken that last step from health which can never be talk GU back.
 To neglect the cure of indigestion or some other form of stomach trouble is dangerous. It is also inexcussble. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures diseases of the stomach and other organs Of digestion and nutrition. IL purifies ' g blood. stimulates the
 .-r. cures biliousness,
 Id eliminates bilious pois5ns from the sys tenn.
 T-r praise l would ike "a, ', ~0tir Golden Medical l,. 1-c c-V cannot utter in words O. describe with pen,- Ari.es las B Ambrose. Esq O. i7oS Nifiiin St, Hunt i-edon Pa. -I was taken
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-08-10

~-1ik V hat r4r .NF ans sIii was indigestion. doc' pred si..tri i.- 'I.zs around here and found DC re- 4 ~5,tv yuti. and VOL advised me to sse T. I1,-,e'- t,oidcn Medical Discovery. l took i,rrv 'o;tles and felt so good that I stopps aei1x cured. have no symptoms of sassrig IToub'- CT indigestion nov"
 If you ask your dealer for rGolden Medical Discovery because you have confdeuce in its cures, do not allow yoursci; 10 be switched of to a medicine claimed to i-- ius; as good" but which you did not ssk for and of which you know nothing.
 You can get the Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser, IooS pages, pa per cover tr-s by sending 7I one-cert Stamps, t1 pay expeuse of mailing only. Address Dr. R. V Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
SHARON.

- Miss Ida Farmer left last
week for her home in Texas.
Miss Josie Holiday and Mr..
Clarence Warren were pleasant
visitors last Sunday evening.
Messrs. White Baker and Nit
chell Prichard were visitors last
week.
Mr.. Jno. Holiday is wearing a
broad smile now on account of
the arrival of another daughter.
Messrs. Minor Pace and Ernest
hSpivey visited relatives Sunday.
We are glad to note that Mrs.
Tecoah Pace is much better after
several weeks sickness.
Mrs. JnoI Foster and Mrs. Lee
of Lone Pine visited friends sew
eral days ago.
Miss Marguerite Allen spent
last Saturday e"ahd Sunday with
'F7her Sister, Mrs. Jno. Holiday.
AN ADMIRER OF The TIMES.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
CAMDEN.

Mrs. Gussie Maxwell is at
home on visit.
Miss Ula Thomas and CalIie
~ Clover were pleasant visitors on
= Sunday last.
Quite an enjoyable quilting
party was given at the home of
Mrs. B. G.. Girners'Mrs. Scott and
Mrs. Greenwa1dt were among
the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hines were Wis
,itors insCamden on Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Milton re-
turned to their home after a
short stay in Louisiana.
Mr.. H. Greenwaldt and son,
Magrpder, were in Canton on
Monday last.
Misses Meater and Maggie
Wales visited Miss Fannie Coop
er last week.
Mr.. Jim Rfmmer left last week
for Starkville, where he will at
tend school.
Mrs. j. H. RinIner and little
sonapassed through our town on
Saturday. CITIZEN.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
LOTTVILLE.

Mr.. Al Holiday, accompanied
by one of 'Sharon's beauteous
stars, Miss Eunice Eldridge. were
welcome visitors Sunday eve.
Messrs Ed George aud Aristotle
Eadridge passed Sunday, enroute
to Ofahoma.
Mr.. Roy Baum, left Monday
last to attend the high school at
Ludlow.
Misses Ruth and Lille Walker
and their brother, Charlie, of
Jessie, Visited friends Saturday
and Sunday.
Messrs. Charlie Ro9s and
Arthur Holiday were pleasant
visitors Sunday.
We were glad to welcome
many of our Millville friends
down to services Sunday, held
by Rev. Mr.. Webb.
Mrs. j. T. Smith has returned
home after spending severrl days
at the bedside of her sister Mrs.
Gus Noble, near Flora.
On the evening of the 9Th Miss
Addie Dennis and Mr.. John Ray
of this place, were quietly united
in the holy bonds Of matrimony.
as mall number Of relatives aud
friends being present, Their
many friends unite in wishing
them a long, happy and pros per-
Gus life.
WASHINGTON STAR.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
EUGENE A. HOWELL,
Attorney at Law and Notary Public
once South Side Public Square

Individual Abstracts of City Lots.
Access to Public A ostracrs of County.
Abstract of city lot or quarter section OF
land in county $500.
viii practice in all the Courts Of Madison
County and in Supreme Court at Jackson,
Miss [x40xi14
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

MOZART SYMPHONY CLUB
All Artists.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
Y. NJ. c. A.
Star Course
For the Season of
'92-93.

HELEN NAY BUTLER-And
her Ladies' Military Band and
Talua Orchestra. Twelve ladies.
Only Ladies' Band at the Pan
American Exposition. They fur
nished the music for the E1ks
National Carnival, Washington,
D. c. They furnished music for
the Charleston Exposition.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN

Six work mules, three horses, one
boiler, one engine, one grist mill, two
gin presses, betting shafting, etc. For
particulars call on j. w. Harrison at
the old Norris Nichols place near
Baconville on Canton Road.
Il. q. YONGE.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

Phone 40 when yon want Job
Printing
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

These trains are arranged with a
view OF making all desirable connec-
tions at Gulfport, HattiesburR and
jackson Parties can leave jackson in
the afternoon and reach Mobile or all
points on the Gulf Coast the same
night, or take the II. q NJ coast train
ID the morning and go TO the interior
towns without lying over i'm Gulfport.
one year. @e5.
For further particulars call on or
address. THOS. p HALE,
Genera Passenger Agent,
Il Guliport, Miss
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

GEN. JOHN B. GORDON
Last Days of the Confederacy.
''He speaks as no other living
American can. "
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
FOR SALE.

One fine ensilage or oat cutter
and corn cob grinder. Apply
at TIMES Office.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
PATENTS.

Patents and Unpatented Inv en-
tions Bought and Sold. Lucas &
Co., St. Louis, Mo.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

A. w. WKS of Baltimore
Sunshine Hawks. = The chief
among humoristS.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

N. Y. NOVELTY QUARTETTE
Violinist, Pianist, Whistler anc
Reader.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
CANTON, MISS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1902.
FOR SALE.

One old style big post walnut
bedstead with teaster. Apply at
this office.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10
WAsH1NGroN STAR.

Get a free sample Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets at b. E. Jones drug store.
They are easier to take and more
pleasant in effect than pills.
Then their use is not followed by
constipation as is often the case
with pills. Regular size, 25c per
box.
The Canton times., 1902-10-10

PANKLEB AND COMPANY,
Four people. Dealers in laughter
and instruc ctions. Pankled is
one of the most famous clay mod
elers, artists and sculptor. He
has been employed TO furnished
the models for the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at St. Louis.
He has his material on the plat
form and shows his powers TO the
audience, by reproducing in rapid
succession likeness IS of famous
men. including of the local
celebrities. His company gives
an entertainment OF excellent
variety.
N. Y. NOVELTY QUARTETTE-
Violinist, Pianist, Whistler and
Reader.
MOZART SYMPHONY CLUB.
All Artists.
Double Season Tickets, in.
cluding reserved seats, 81 90.
Single Season Ticket, includ-
ing reserved seat, $3.50 4.
To be paid October 1st.
The Y. NJ. G.. A. has planed to
bring to Canton the finest attrac-
tions that can be secured. Does
the people want them?
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
They Wouldn't Hear Him.

Angie invited her young man
to supper. Everything passed
off harmoniously until seven
year-old brother broke the bliss
full silence by saying:
"Oh, ma, yer oughter seen Mr..
the other night when he called
to take Angie to the drill. He
looked 80 nice sittin' longside of
her with his arm"
"FredI" screamed the maiden,
quickly placing her hand over
the boys mouth.
"You orte seen him." con-
tinued the persistent informant
after gaining his breath. "He
had has arm"
"Freddie!" shouted the mother,
as in her frantic attempt to reach
the boys auricular appendage,
she upset the contents Of the
teapot.
81 was only just going to say"
the half-frightened bcy pleaded,
between a cry and an injured
whine she hal his arm"
"Freddiel" thundered his faith
er, "leave the tablet"
And the hoy did SO, exclaiming
as he went, 81 was only going to
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
Story Of Genesis.

DR.. Emil G.. Hirsch OF Chicago ,
reputed to be the leading rabbi
in the United States. has declared
his absolute disbelief in the first
chapter of Genesis.
religion, biology and astron-
omy," the rabbi declared, "have
each given evidence that makes
it impossible to believe that the
world was created in six days. II
is impossible also to give serious
consideration to the efforts that
have been made to reconcile
science and religion.
"All nations" said DR.. Hirsch.
shave their idea of creation of
the world, and in every case the
creation has been ascribed to
their favorite gods. The world
gradually has progressed from
polytheistic to monotheistic ideas,
and there is no doubt that the
first chapter of Genesis is simply
a relation by some Jewish writer
of the stories told by the Baby
lCnians which the Jews had car.
ried from their captivity in Baby
Ion 900 years before Christ"
No matter what doubts may
exist as to the authenticity OF
the first chapter Of Genesis, it is
certain that the story OF the crea-
ton is not without foundation.
The earth and all the things men,
toned in that chapter are here to
speak for themselves, and not
even so lie earned a man as DR..
Hirsch can explain their existence
on any other theory than that
they were created by a higher
wer.-Arkansas Democrat.
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
$1GS Reward, 500

-" '>N" Va Wis popCi VIII oC
pleased to learn that there ~ at least
one dreaded disease that slence has
been able to cure IN all Its stages
and that is catarrah. IlalPs Catarrb
Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medlcgl fraternity.
Catarrah being a constitutional dis.
ease, requires constitutional treats
men:. Halls Catsrrah Cure is Ia
ken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and Mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and g,y-
ing the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma.
ture IN doing it's work. The pro.
prietors have so much faith IN ITS
curative powers, that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of tas,i.
monials. Address f. j. Cheney .S
Co., Toledo, O. Sold bv druggists,
75c. Hall's Family Pills are the
best. o..
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
Part OF the Routc Satisfactory.

II is learned that the route sur
veyed from Belle to Salem, Ark,
which passes directly through
West Plains, has proved highly
satisfactory to Assistant Chief
Engineer Bt ard. This cannot be
said Of the survey made by
Engineer Ramsdell from Newport
to Salem. Mr.. Ramsdell has
been working through a very
rough country and the cost Of
constructing the route he has
chosen will be expensive.
Taken as a whole the line from
Belle to Salem is practical one
and the total cost is not as large
as originally estimated by officials
of the Rock Island system. Their
final decision as to the oonstruc-
ton of this line will be forthcom-
ing in a very short time.-West
Plains Gazette.
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
ONE ON SCHLEY.

Admiral Schley was strolling
around the picturesque Naval
Cemetery at Annapolis the other
day, when, happening to meet an
old sailor, he said in his kindly
way:
"Jack, this is a beautiful spot. +"
Saluting, the weather. beaten
salt replied:
AYE, aye, sir. And it'll be
still finer, your honor, when some
more of our good admirals gets
planted there. New York Jour-
nal.
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
Will Marry Or Sell.

Granville Torbett, a resident of
Claremore, has placed the follow
ing unique advertisement in the
local papers for a wife; "Wife
Wanted--M be from 80 to 45
years old, Cherokee by blood, no
children. l am SO years old,
bald-headed, but no children.
Have a we'll improved farm ten
miles southeast of Claremore, L.
t., to give bride a wedding
present. Must marry or sell place
in next sixty day.-Ex.
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
Take the Record and keep up
with the news.
@MAv.r

This signature is on every boz Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo.Q .Quinine Tablets
lhs remedy that cures Q cold In emo aay
Sharp County record., 1902-11-07
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

Washington D. c., October 3O.
President Roosevelt issued the
following proclamation, naming
Thursday, November 27, as
Thanksgiving Day: According
to the yearly custom of our peo-
pie, it falls upon the president
at this season to appoint a day of
festival and thanksgiving to God.
Over a century and quarter has
passed since this country took its
place among the nations of the
earth, and during that time we
have had, on the whole, more to
be thankful for than has fallen to
the lot of any other people. Gen.
GRAFTON after generation has
grown to manhood and passed
away. Each has had to bear its
burdens, each to face its special
crisis and each has known years
of grim trial when the country
was menaced by malice, domestic
or foreign levy, when the hand of
the Lord was heavy upon it in
drouth or flood or pestilence,
when in bodily distress and an
guish of soul it paid the penalty
of folly and a forward heart.
Nevertheless, decade by decade
we have struggled onward and
upward; we now abundantly
enjoy material well-being, and
under the favor of the Most High
We are striving earnestly to
achieve moral and spiritual up
lifting. The year that has just
closed has been one of peace and
of overflowing plenty. Rarely
has any people enjoyed greater
prosperity than we are now en-
joying. Fer this we render
heartfelt and solemn thanks to
the Giver of good and we seek to
praise Hin, not by words only
but by deeds; by the way in
which we do our duty to our
selves and to our fellowmen.
"Now, therefore, l, Theodore
Roosevelt, president of the United
States, do hereby designate as a
day of general thanksgiving
Thursday, the twenty-seventh OF
the coming November, and do
recommend that throughout the
land the people cease from their
ordinary occupations and in their
several homes and places of wor-
ship render thanks to Almighty
God for the manifold blessings of
the past year. In witness where-
of, | have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington
the 10Th day of October, in the
year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and two, and of
the independence of the United
States the one hundred and
twenty-seventy.
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
By the president.
(Signed)
JOHN HAY,
Secretary of State"