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The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31
JOINT RESOLUTION.

Amending Article 8, Section 2, O
the Constitution of the State o.
Texas requiring all persons subject
to a poll tax to have paid poll tax
and to hold receipt for same before
they offer to vote at any election in
this state, and fixing the time OF
payment OF said tax.
Be it resolved by the Legis-
lature of the State OF Texas:
Section l. That Article 6, Section
2. of the Constitution of the State of
Texas be amended SO as to hereafter
read as follows:
Sec. 2. Every male person subject
to none of the foregoing disqualitica-
tiOns, who shall have attained the
age OF twenty-one years and who
shall be a citizen of the United
States, and who shall have resided
in this state one year next proceed
ing an election and the last six
months within the district or coun-
In which he offers to vote, shall be
deemed qualified elector and every
male person OF foreign birth subject
to none of the foregoing disqualified
tions who not less than six months
before any election at which he Of
iers to vote, shall have declared his
intention to become acitizen of the
United States In accordance with the
Federal Naturalization laws, and
shall have resided in this state one
year next preceding such election
and the last six months in the cOun-
ty in which he offers to vote, shall
also be deemed u qualified elector;
and all electors shall vote In the
election precinct OF their residence;
provided, that electors living in any
unorganized county may vote at
any election precinct in the county
to which said county Is attached for
judicial purposes: and provided fur
ther, that any voter who Is subject |
to pay poll tax under the laws of
the State of Texas shall have paid !
said tax before lie offers to vote at |
any election in this state and hold u
receipt showing his poll tax rai b.
fore the first day OF February next |
preceding such election. Or If said
voter shall have lost or misplaced
said tax receipt, he shall be entitled
to vote upon making affidavit before
any officer authorized to administer
oaths THAT such tax receipt has been
lost. Such affidavit shall be made
in writing and left with the Judge of
the election, and this provision # Il G
shall be self-enactIng
without the necessity of further leg
islation.
Sec. 3. The Governor of this state
Is hereby directed to issue the neces-
sary proclamation submitting this
to the qualified voters
Of Texas at the next general election.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

"Whenc'er u noble deed IL wrought,
Whcne'er is spoke anoble thought,
Our heart In glad surprise
To higher levels rise.
The tidal wave OF deeper souls
Into our inmost being rolls,
And lifts us unawares
Out OF all mcaner cares.
Honor to those whose words or deeds
Thus help us In our daily needs,
And by their overflow
Raise us from what Is low"
Our Dumb Animals.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31
WRIGHT e. GAMBLE.
CANYON CITY, TEXAS

Oscar Hunt & Go have just re.
ceived a car load of beautiful
folding beds; substantial, we |
made and elegant in appearance.
Prices are very much lower
than the same grade beds have
ever been sold in Texas. Call
and see them.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Remember Chamlee the lew
eler can mend any broken piece
of jewelry, no matter how bad
the break.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Wall Paper, all designs at the
Canyon City Pharmacy 5 cents
up to 80 cents per roll. In
grains, crepe, pulp etc. Call
and look at these samples. You
can't help being pleased.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31
CANYON CITY, TEXAS THURSDAY JULY 81, 1902.

A name or date adds much to
the value of a ring or watch you
are going to buy for some one
and costs but little. Chamlee,
the Jeweler does beautiful en-
craving. See him about it.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

We have received No. 4, Vol.
I of the Miner Stockman, pub
lished at Carlsbad, N. M. 1t is
neat, newsy and up-to- date.
We wish it much success.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Nearly all of the reunion Wis
itors are gone. Many will re-
turn to be factors in the build
ing up of the grandest part of
Texas.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31
Mr.. II. s. Burnham was in
the city Saturday.

Go to the Canyon City Phar.
macy for Mound City Mixed
Paints, one of the heaviest
mixed paints made. Read their
guarantee.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Mrs. j. H. Whiteman left for
her home at Clarksville, Texas,
this week.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

j. A. Wansley & Go. have the
largest shoe stock in town. Be
sure to see them before buying
any kind of shoes.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

j. A. Wansley & Co. are head
quarters for the best, purest
and freshest staple and fancy
groceries.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Mrs, B. r.. Cobb went to ANA
rillo Friday on a visit to Mrs.
j. l.. Smith.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Oscar Hunt G. Company carry
a full line of caskets and all
undertaking supplies. An ex-
pert embalmer is always ready
to answer calls promptly.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Mrs. A. Ernsberger came
home Saturday from a visit to
friends in Oklahoma.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

Have you tried that new
"Syrop de Batterie", the cele-
brated Louisiana ribbon cane
syrup? If not you have missed
a treat. Go get a can now. At
Wright & CANDLES only.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31

The only soda fountain in the
city at Streets. Ice cold drinks
always ready to serve, If
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1902-07-31
Canyon City, Texas.

Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution, to be Sub.
Mitted to Vote of the
People on Tues
day, Novem.
Der 4th.,
1902.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-27

treacherous as the sea, and honest,
/ hate to think of you boys going out
in that little skip jack, though / know
there amt no, more use trying to stop
you than there would have been
trying to stop me. It's blessed good
thing you amt got any kin to worry
about you"
THE Judith isn't any skip jack,
Charlie!" replied Johnny in some heat.
She's a good stanch boat
well, yes, yes!" said the boatman.
Il know all about that. Let me tell
you something. One time l shipped
on Commodore Buley's schooner yacht,
She was fine boat If ever l saw one
built for safety, too, as the commo-
dore didn't care a cuss about going
fast, he just wanted comfort. Well,
one day we was standing out and
there wasn't wind enough to float a
feather, not a cloud in the sky-noth-
ing could have looked safer nor nicer.
Hank Falls, who was at the wheel,
sings out to me, What do you sup
pose that dark streak Is, off there to
port, Charlie?" 1 looked and I'd seen
that oncet before We was laying
broadside to it, and just then the wind
died fiat out For Gods sakei Get her
around to meet it, Hank 1 hollers.
That's a tidal wave!' Then we got
Cap'n Alters up, and we closed down
everything tight and fast, and pray
ed for a breath of wind-and all this
time that great black streak was COM
ing along, coming along-O, man! 1t
made the roots of my hair turn cold
to see it, Well, we just got puff OF
air in time to swing us so we could
ketch it on the bows-and then we
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mountains for a few days. and left
me with the landlady at Three Bears
Hotel"
Rue pondered. She did not write
anything down in her notebook except
the names-Three Bears and John
Maxwell
What did you go up to the noun
tain fOr?" 1t was all she could think
of to ask. Evidently the one great
point of Importance was to find out
what Mr.. Blair had been doing with
himself since he had left Kansas.
why, 1 don't know exactly. Some
business" answered Sydney vaguely.
II know one thing though, that may
help You. Mr.. Maxwell bought the Lost
Star stock from papa before we left
New York. 1 suppose that might be
interesting in newspaper to men,
don't you? After Mr.. Maxwell left us
we went further west in the state, and
papa was busy hunting and looking
after some new things he'd bought up
mines, l guess. And then all at once
we started East, that's all. I'm afraid
you can't make anything good out of
it. Rue. 1t is not nearly as existing
as some of our old first column thrill
ers. is it?''
Il don't see why everybody's so
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I'll give you a lift as soon as polish
up these brasses.'
Johnny walked away, debating
whether he had better speak to Sam
first about asking the Westerner to
join the crew, or address the latter on
the spot. Knowing that Sam would
agree to any arrangement he made, lie
finally decided upon the quicker course.
DO you want to stay around here,
Peter?" he asked, tentatively.
"How's that?" replied Peter.
Il mean, do you like it around here
would you want to stay, or would you
like to take your chances going with
my boat?'
Peter jumped right up. I'm for your
boat!' he said, promptly. Nothing
would suit be better than to cut loose
with you fellers-but l amt got any
thing to put in, you know. l can't do
my share of that"
20, that's all right" returned john
ny. We've got supplies enough for all
hands, and really it would be a favor
to us to have you go-two men is a
short-handed game for a cruise
Say, 1 live again. cried Peter.
Every day I've been thinking to my
self what a high old time you were
going to have, and 1 was dead envious
o. I've got a girl in Baltimore!"
sang Peter and he did fancy step on
the float Say, I'm obliged to you,
mighty obliged" he continued, sober
ing down and offering his hand, land
1 hope l can be of enough use to you
fellers to make you glad you lugged
me along-Charlie!" he called to the
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accident. I hung around the water be-
cause 1t seemed more like outdoors
IMAM the rest of the town, and Charlie
there comes up to me and asked me if
didn't want a job. Seems he was
raised in the West, and my white hat
ana OIL reached his heart; reckon
cooked as il job wouldn't come amiss,
LOT II ever there was a lost calf in the
"llderntss 1t was me. l told him job
was the one thing needful, so he
brought me here with him, and here
We been for two weeks now scraping
ana painting and splicing lines and one
lnlhg and another. Trouble is it amt
eood for long, though
tommy liked the young Westerner.
mere was a self-reliant manliness un-
uer MS devtl-may- exterior that
was very attractive. Then, too, Oaks
was quick and strong as a cat, the
III MS mind for the trip, bar the re-
sretable fact that he knew nothing
oil the water.
tommy inquired of Charles, the club
Doatman, further.
wen sir, of course / don't know
nothlng about Pete no more'n I've seen
"IOuhd here,' replied the boatman.
ut l should say he was a good,
"1Tialsht young man. Sandy, too.
hlo.her day Mr.. RAMS pesky naphtha
ooaI got afire whites we was filling her
oalA with oil. 'Whoop!' says she all of
sudden and begun to blaze from stem
~, SIern' l was up there in the house,
~, come down on a canter, now tell
~, When l heard the yells. There
n, "s MI RAM and his wife and the
Use and two children aboard. 1t
go sCOH S wicked, you bet. Well, it just
al happened I'd been telling Peter
go them boats. 1 hate the sight of
A. you know, and explaining what to
81, IN case of accident, just talking
rOa, less TO him, but it seems he re-
h'iioered every word of it, so over
he ne goes to wet himself, and then
Waited into that blazing boat,
Ia. ca the folks out, soused one of the
tbos mat was on fire into the water,
na,t ran forward and shut off the
r,,r NINA supply-all this whites l was
h1,n 100 yards. So he saved the
So BUSINESS. And all Mr.. RAM has
obitaup TO date is that he's very much
mas u-takes all kinds of people to
IN 80 d world. OF course, it's too much
II Dy mat they'd been burnt to death
Won hadn't interfered, yet they
ans y, nave come to harm all right
got - wouldn't have hurt a man that
opt me money Mr.. RAM has to pass
Wont hundred. mot that think Pete
ed ~ nave took ii neither-hes proud
81 L ,au an lrishman a horseback on
the Saulcks day-but prob'ly he liked
OF ms ia ne, TO refuse, same as the rest
1nats all know about the fell
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office boy and the foreman of the CONF
posing room followed each other in
quick succession, and Rue stood aside
as Mr.. Rhodes conversed with each in
turn.
"wire to Maxwell for confirm
alton of the Lost Star story"
he said finally, and Mr.. Dex-
ter went out last. his thin,
sharp face full of intense concentra-
ton.
Mr.. Rhodes" exclaimed Rue, des-
perately, feeling she must know the
truth. please, what is it about the
blind pony, anyway. Have l done any
good?"
Mr.. Rhodes eyebrows lifted slightly.
He was not accustomed to explosive
queries on the part of his staff. But as
he met her anxious, girlish gaze his
face relaxed is Sternness somewhat.
you have found out all we care to
know of Mr. Blair" he answered. 1T
was a most successful interview Miss
Bartram." After a moments hesita-
ton II congratulate you. Concerning
the blind pony, just at present it Is
causing almost a panic in Wall street.
1t is the richest gold mine that has
been struck in this country for many
years, and Mr.. Blair was believed to
have no share or interest in it, but had
staked all on the Lost Star stock" He
paused and answered a telephone call
from the city editor, Before continu-
ing. Every effort has been made to
ruin Mr.. Blair in this deal, and every
advantage taken of his absence"
And the Blind Pony is his@' ex-
claimed Rue, enthusiastically.
THE Blind Pony is his" repeated
Mr.. Rhodes, land he is in almost alb
solute control of the gold market.
Financially, l may say he is the great
est man of the moment in the coun-
try. Now do you understand
Rue did not answer. Her head SEEM
ed to whirl at the magnitude of it all.
but. out of all the chaos one important
personal thought reared itself, and she
hesitated at the door.
"Mr Rhodes" she said. 1T is a
month to- morrow"
Miss Bartram' said the managing
editor severely, there are two inn
portant lessons you have to learn in
your newspaper career. First, learn
to know a good story when you are
fortunate enough to secure one, and,
second, do not worry over your posi-
ton until you find a note of dismissal
on your desk. You will report to Mr..
Dexter tomorrow as a regular mem
Der of his staff"
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CHAPTER II.
A NIGHT ATTACK.

While Jack was working, cleaning
-, fixing and loading the stores upon
.he Judith, he noticed young fellow
3 about his own age who seemed to be
..,,loved on the club dock, and once
,gica he asked the stranger to lend
hand with a heavy package. In this
nav they soon scraped acquaintance,
- both were frank and hearty young
men with little suspicion or stand-off-
;sbness in their natures.
IN the third day of their meeting the
nelner told his story. His name was
p.ter oaks. He had come on from the
west in a cattle train to see a. bit of
tho great city. Had been robbed in the
lodging house the very first night of
bis stay and since had been looking for
work being altogether too independent
n write home for funds.
mo. sir!" said he to that suggestion
1.-THE boys told me to keep a leery eye
ont and 1 didn't. I got myself in this
iackpot. and I'll get myself out again,
Int I'll admit I don't like the game
much Been flynn pretty light till 1
struck this. Some days l ate. and some
DAVIS didn't, and had to roost nights
with them alfred sharp little kids that
sell papers. They're good-hearted kids,
though. Just happened on this job by
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-27

when she had purchased it a month
ago-lay with her purse upon her lap.
Its SMALL business like pencil was in
its place, and she was looking for the
tenth time to be sure that it's point
was sharp, when gloved hand was
laid on her shoulder, and a warm,
glowing, girlish cheek pressed to hers.
Dear old chum, it was so good of
you to come" Sydney said, dropping
into a rocker beside her. "Papa's rush
Ell off somewhere or other to telegraph
and hunt a long-distance telephone.
He's done that every city we've stop
ped at since we left Denver. Let's go
downstairs to the train, and then we
can sit in the section and talk until
you have to 60.
Rue followed the tall, erect figure,
in it's wellfitting, dark gray, tailor
made travelling suit, with a keen ache
of disappointment and dread in her
heart. That such an awful accident
of circumstances as her not seeing Mr.
Blair should happen had never oc-
Cured to her. She thought of Mr..
Rhodes waiting in Room "a, of the de-
layed forms down in the composing
room, and even Sydney's gay chatter
could not chase away her trouble.
ITS ever so much better than polk
ing around all by your lonelies in an
old private car" Sydney said. when
they. were seated in the Pullman
sleeper. II like to have lot of people
about me when l travel, so ] can watch
their faces and be Interested and Gu
rious about them. Now see this cou-
pie. Rue. don't they look just like old
Prof. Vane and his wife? Look!'
when will your father return, sgd. -
Rue asked, without turning her head.
Il wanted to interview him, you
know for the Herald"
"You?" Sydney's brown eyes were
alight with interest. 20, of course, -
she added quickly; II forgot you were
real. true newspaper woman at last.
Just to think of the White Elephant
days, and here you are on the Even
ing Herald. Papa won't be back I'M
till the very last minute, I'm sure. He
never does. Interview me. I'll tell
you lots"
Rue hesitated.
Where did you go after you left
the car in Kansas" she asked, after
a moments consideration.
"Over among the mountains in Col
orado," returned Sydney promptly. 1T
was lovely. Papa left me at a funny
little place called Three Bears. That
was where Mr.. Maxwell met him, you
know Mr.. John Maxwell of New
York. And they went up into the
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Ter. Was you thinking of having him
into your expedition. %
Yes, said Johnny laughing, anus
ed at the readiness with which the
poatman had seen the purpose he had
intended to be off-hand questions.
We'll, 1 guess he'd like to go along,
ana L guess you couldn't find a better
man in some ways. 1t amt much of a
kindness to the lad to give him a rec
| onmend to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS what
you boys is going to do, sure as
shooting; you're going to drownded
yourselves-still, if anything, he's
rlskier than you be, and l suppose he'll
think it's the greatest sport out-tiIl
you upset"
There are things that will offend a
young man more than to be called a
daredevil, so Johnny answered the
criticism in the best of humor
All right Charlie!" he said. when
were in trouble Wen cable you, and
you come and help us out"
The boatman looked up from the
brass he was polishing, and his face
was serious.
Now. want to talk to you straight,
Mister john" said he, i've seen a
pile of grief in my time one way and
another. rode the range for five
years after 1 first quit a ship, and l
was only 25 when l left the prairies.
Since then I've been in the mines and
all over till 1 floated back here to
York state, and this easy job again.
want to tell you that there amt any
thing anywhere-neither Injuns, nor
mountain lions nor grizzly bears-that
comes within forty mile of being as
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-27
THE BLIND PONY
story of n Girl Breudwinner.
IN TWO PARTS.
PART II.

HOW RUE BECAME A FULL
PLEDGED REPORTER.
BY lola L. Forester.
AS Rue passed out of the great
warm. light building into the night. it
seemed as though the full strength
and power of the Herald were wrap
ped about her like an armor. She was
Blair. the man who Holmes was speed
ing East in vain to find, and. most
marvellous of all, they were holding
the forms of the greatest paper in the
West for her story. A few snow
flakes played merry game of tag
about her as she bent her head to the
wind and hurried up Adams street to
take the car to the depot. She felt as
If her feet could have left the ground,
and she could have f1oated with the
flakes. her heart was so light. 1t was
4:05 by the Board of Trade clock when
she passed LaSalle street oTf the car.
From there on to the bridge it SEEM
ed to creep along, and when she swung
impatiently off almost before it had
left the iron framework behind she
ran the few steps to the door of the
waiting room around the corner on
Canal street. A hasty survey of the
long, high room showed her that sgd
ney had not arrived yet, and she
chose a seat from which she could OBJ
tain a view of both the door through
which she must enter and the clock.
Her notebook-that precious new note
book. with its host of spotless. white
pages which had spoken so eloquent
~ to her of many thrilling interviews
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interested about that trip" Rue said,
thoughtfully replacing her pencil and
drawing on her gloves. ut must be
splendid to be so important that ev-
cry time you turn around people get
excited" There was a sudden move
ment among the other occupants of
the car, and she glanced at her silver
chatelaine watch 1t lacked three min
utes of the time for departure.
II am so sorry there was nothing
thrilling for you to tell she went on
quickly. 1T meant so much to me.
sgd, the making of a good story out
of an interview with Mr.. Blair,
mean" They had both risen and
started down the aisle, Sydney's arm
resting around Rue's shoulders and a
queer, choking sensation was in the
latter's throat as she tried to meet
Sydney's frank gray eyes bravely.
Its a little different. having been ed
itor of the White Elephant, you know,
and now only cub reporter on proba-
ton. Goodby, chum. V)on't forget
me. sgd"
narrow vestibule for a hurried en-
brace, when suddenly Sydney's eyes
flashed with eager gladness.
There he is" she cried, as a tall,
smooth-faced gentleman entered the
car. Papa, come here. quick. This
is Rue, you know, my Rue, Rue Bar
tram, and she's on the Herald, and
must have a word from you. Say
something, dear, please"
Mr.. James r. Blair looked from one
earnest face to the other, from sgd
ney's bright, pleading one, to Rue's
brown eyes overlooking with most I'M
professional tears.
He thought of the kilograms in his
inner pocket, and of what awaited
him in New York and he smiled quiz
ideally as he took Rue's hand in a
warm hearty clasp.
You may say we've been hunting a
blind pony, little girl" he said kindly.
land have found it,"
rs that all?" asked Rue, in bewil-
derment.
"That is enough. Tell old Rhodes
that from me-
a minute later, and Rue was waving
farewell to a fiuttering white handker-
chief in the distance, as the Eastern
express sped out of the depot Then
she looked at the three entries in her
note book. Three Bears, John Max
well and Mr.. Blair's message. 1t GER
tainly had been a barren interview,
she concluded, and neither the tears
nor the choking sensation had entirely
taken their leave when she turned in
to the Herald building fifteen min
utes later.
Mr.. Rhodes was alone. He half
turned in his chair as she entered, and
there was a sparkle in his keen, dark
eyes from under their heavy brows.
"Well?" he asked. Did you see
him."
Eyes. for a moment" Rue's face
was flushed, and her mouth dropped
at the corners. She looked slight and
young, and disheartened, as she stood
beside the long mahogany desk, and
looked at the managing editor. But
there isn't any story to it at all. They
only went up into Colorado. with John
Maxwell, at the Three Bears, and he
owns the Lost Star now, and Mr..
Blair says he's been hunting a blind
pony, and found it, that's ALL"
She had expected curt dismissal,
or else an outburst, but none came. In
stead, after one long look at her face,
Mr. Rhodes turned deliberately aside
and pressed several electric buttons at
the side of his desk. Mr.. Dexter and an
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Copyright 1902. by S. S. Mcclure Coz