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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-02
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See his ad on page 2.


that they are making arrangements
for the necessary machinery with
which to proceed to business.
J. T. Miller and family, who
are we'll known here, came in
Wednesday from Kansas, where
MIR. Miller has been employed
as a harvest hand He still
lives at Texico, having gone
there some four months ago.
The Hale County Herald says
the barbecue at Plainview last
Thursday was grand success.
Primarily, it was railroad
meeting, but Bro. Shafer didn't
turn the "badger" loose-only
reporting a few speeches with
the proviso that the figures etc,
would be forthcoming this
week.
w. D. Street lectured at the
court house Wednesday evening
on "Prohibition from a Biblical
standpoint" He contended
that prohibition, or as be puts
it, "1egislation a against wine and
strong drink"is directly against
the teachings of the Holy Writ.
The observation-disclosures company,
which gave an entertainment last
night at the N. E. church, was
fairly well attended and every one
present expressed themselves as
being we'll pleased with the per-
Torrance. They will continue the
series here for several nights so we
are informed and will tonight illus
trate "ln His Steps,
G w. West and family, Of
Keytesvllle, No., has arrived here
and will make a temporary resi-
dence in the w. c. Kenyon house.
Mr.. West informs US that he is an
agriculturist by occupation and will
shortly make arrangements to do
some extensive farming in this
country. Mr.. West is a pleasant
appearing gentleman and we have
no doubt that he will make a first
class citizen.
Otto Jennings was among those
who returned from Kansas City
Wednesday. He says that on
Monday some $4,000 head of cattle
were on the market at that place
and that on Tuesday butcher COWS
sold as low as $500.
R. A. Sowder is equipping his
law office in grand style, having
received within the last few days a
handsome roll top desk, a nice book
cabinet and a "splinter-tlred' new
Oliver typewriter. Some one has
said that his correspondence with a
matrimonial bureau had increased
to such an extent that he felt the
latter acquisition would be a great
aid in dispatching the great volume
of business.
N. S. Lusby presented us with
two little violets this morning that
contains more of the odor of sweet
things than anything of its size we
have ever inhaled. They are a
new variety of this delightful flow
err and came from Mr.. LuSby's old
home at Taylor. We will sell a
limited amount of this exhilarating
essence at 5 cents smell--your
money refunded if not satisfied.
J. G.. Adams, the Temperance
Lecturer, lectured at the NJ. ~.
church Monday evening and
held the undivided attention of
good audience. His discourse
was intersperced with anecdotes
and illustrations and those who
did not altogether coincide with
his views on this great Ques'
ton were impelled to give him
credit for many good points.
Attention Ladies'!
Mrs. w. D. Street has Splen-
l;l 1,,A &c nr.s., S,,it. mad a.. fn
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-02

Charles Pearson, an expert
Baker from Fort Worth, is now
employed at the W. b. Jones
Bakery. Good bread, nice cakes
and pies, as good as you ever eat
always on hand. Also ice cream
and cod drinks.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-02

P. w. Price, the manager of the
Donohoo-Ware Hardware Co, at
Portales, was in town Sunday.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
CUBAN TREATY VALID
NEXT SUNDAY MORNING
Ten Days Limit After Signing by the
President Expires at That
Time.

The Cuban reciprocity treaty viii be-
come operative at 1901 the morning OF
December q, 1903. or one minute after
midnight on that date. The exact min
1te when the convention becomes effect
i've has been settled in circular sent
out from the Treasury Department to-
day. from the Office OF Assistant Secre-
tary Armstrong. 10 collectors OF Gus
toms.
The circular embodies the proclamation
OF the President OF December l. and also
the treaty. Such detailed regulations as
may be needed will be issued from time
to time.
The Department had TO settle the
exact time for the convention TO be-
come effective, as many cargoes are
awaiting entrance under the reduced
duties AT New York and elsewhere.
The Presidents announcement says the
convention VIII be in effect on the tenth
day from his proclamation. and this
language is construed by the ATTORNEY
General TO be at the beginning of De-
cCmber q.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
GREAT HEBREW EXODUS
EXPECTED EROh RUSSIA
Whole Villages Said to Be Preparing to
Emigrate as Result of the
Kishenef Atrocities.

Dispatches from Russia announce that
the most extensive exodus OF Jews 10
the United States ever kn,,wn has be-
gun IL is said whole villages have de-
cided 10 emigrate. IL is also reported
that the movement is so great emer-
gency offices have been opened b;- the
railroads and the steamship computes.
At the Department of Commerce and
Labor it was said that no official ad-
vices had yet been received By the
department, but that it was known the
rush had begun The movement. say
the department officers. is the result Of
the &ishenef atrocities. 1t is expected
about 10 per cent of the coming immi-
grants are to be turned back at the
gates of the country as being unit under
the law to enter.
Commissioner General of immigration
Sargent is now in New York. where it
is expected the greatest number Of the
people are coming
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
ESCAPED PRISONER
RA0 BRIEF FREEDOM

SUFFOLK. Va. Dec 21-After being
manacled for a ride OF 5000 miles
Thomas j. Blake. alias Ed Hall. last
night escaped from Detective Ulysses q
Bonner, of St. Louis. as the pair u,a,,c
ating luncheon in Norfolk restaurant
he police OF neighboring towns vCre
iotiiied or the escape, and late al night
Blake was captured in Sun,Ik
Bonner, after following Blake since
ast June, found him I'm San Diego. Cal
Z the trip across the continent Bonner
nd his prisoner slept IN the same bert6
ifbdcuffed together. bat he relaxed his
i2nance when ne arrived at Norfolk
on a charge OF desertion and he II
SO accused of having committed muir
cr In Chicago lie is twentv-sevtu n
cars old.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
CHICAGO'S DEAD
TAKEN BY NIGHT
TO CEMETERIES
Wedding Parfy, in Ambulance, Ts0ice Attached By Sr7b
Who Are Repelled at Point of ReUolVers.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.-THE first step to-
ward an amelioration of the conditions
resulting from the livery drivers strike,
If not toward peace, was taken this
morning when the undertakers and
liverymen sent communication to the
union officials asking them If they would
permit union men to take our hearses.
Before the communication was receiv-
it it was announced at union headquar-
ters that hearses woul6 be taken out at
the scale demanded, 81 per day. The
union will consider the communication
at a mass meeting to be held this after
noon. Meanwhile the dead lie unburied
or are being taken to cemeteries in dead
wagons. Hearses failed 10 start under
police protection this morning as plan
ned, the undertakers having given up
the idea after heavy details Of police
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
GALVAN IS ACCEPTED
BY EOS-Y-GIL JUNTA
Provisional Government Of Santo
Domingo Thought to Be Yielding to
Force of the Revolution.

Santo Domingo's provisional govern
ment has decided to abide by the agree
ment Of the Wos-y-GI government 10
arbitrate American claims This change
in the attitude Of the provisional gov
ernment is supposed to have been
brought about by the new revolution
IN Santo Domingo, which Is threatening
the life Of the provisional government.
Senor Galvan was designated by the
Wos-y-Gil government as the Domin-
lean member Of the board OF arbitra-
ton The revolutionary government ex-
pressed an unwillingness TO Accept Senor
Galvan A belated dispatch from Mn
lister Powell 70 the State Departmet an
nouEces the acceptance OF Sencr GaNan
by the provisional government.
Inc dispatch was dated at San Do
mlnsO. December u
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
SENATOR HANNA UNABLE
TO LEAVE HIS ROOM
But Physicians Think He Will Be Able
to Do So Within the Next
Few Days.

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Senator Marcus
A. Hanna. who has been' i'll at the Wal
dorf-Astoria Hotel FOR three days past
with an attack of grip. was not able
10 leave his room today His condition
is not serious. and DR.. Calvin Adams
who is attending him. thinks the Sena-
tor Will be able TO be about in d day
or so at the latest
Although Senator Hanna was anxious
10 get TO his home in Cleveland for
Christmas. it is feared he viii not be
strong. enough 10 undertake the journey.
L. G. Hanna. the Senator's brother.
was 1T the Waldorf today. After see
ing him ne said: 1T will be at least
two. and Dossihlv three days before
the Senator can leave his room
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
FINED $25 AND COSTS
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT
John Moss Severely Punished for AIleg-
ed Attempt to Influence Verdict
of the Butler jury

John A Moss. a negra lawyer. was to-
day sentenced by Justice Wright to
pay fine of $25 or be imprisoned in the
District Jail for ten days for contempt
of court. 1t was also ordered that Moss
pay the cost OF the proceedings or stand
committed until he does do so.
Moss was accused ofiattempting 10 in
huence the jurors in the case of James
Butler. on trial for murder. on satur-
Gay by shouting 10 them Not guilty.
gentlemen. not guilty as they were
passing his Office in charge of two dep
uty marshals The matter was report
ed to Justice Wright. who was conduct
ing the trial of Butler. and he directed
that Moss appear and show cause why
he should not be committed for con
tempt. The hearing was begun Satur-
day afternoon and continued until today
The hearing was set for 1890 O'Clock
this morning and at that hour Criminal
Court No. > was filled 10 its utmost
seating capacity. 1t was expected that
Justice Wright would have been present
at that time but he was detained in the
Probate Court until nearly l. O'Clock.
In the meantime the crowd i'm Criminal
Court No. > kept increasing. so that
when the hearing did begin the room
was filed nearly TO suffocation
Among those present was a large num-
Der of the local negro lawyers and en-
ployes In the different Offices in the
City Han.
At the hearing on Saturday afternoon
United States Deputy Nlarshals Leather
man and Wilkinson. wlin were in charge
Of the Butler jury. testified that they
heard Moss use the language attributed
to him. The latter denied using the
words credited to him in the way stated
by the deputy marshals
Moss said that he used the word i'm
Speaking to Police man Michael J.
Flynn, in predicting the result of the in
vestigation relative to Judge KimbaH
being appointed 20 succeed himself as
one OF the Police Court judges.
Bernard NJ Bridget e. NJ. Accomas
James j. Dove. Walter J. Abrams. and
Julius NJ Snyder. members of the Buffer
jury, we're called, and testified that
when passing along d Street Saturday
morning they heard Moss use the words
90 him
Policeman Michael J. Flynn TO whom
Mess said he was speaking when ne
used the language. testified that he did
not have any conversation with Moss
in which the words Not guilty" were
used.
Prosecuting James l. Pugh. whJ was
called TO testify relative TO Moss char
acter, said he Is very "obstreperOus
Nhon drinking.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
STATUE OF PIERPONT
RECEIVED At CAPITOL
Presented by West Virginia, and to Be
Unveiled as Soon as Congress
Fixes Date.

The marble statue of the late Gov.
Francis ii. Pierpont. the war gov
ernor of West Virginia, arrived in
Washington today. and was placed in
statuary Hall. in the Capitol 1t VIII be
unVeiled as soon as a date Is fixed by
Congress for the ceremonies. at the re-
quest of the delegation from that State.
The statue is one OF the two donated
by West Virginia under the invitation OF
Congress 10 all the States to place the
statues OF two mustrious sons in the
Capitol Ii is the work Of Franklin
Simmons. sculptor
The statue of the late Senator Kenna
has already been placed in position
Governor PicrpOnt was the first gOVqr-
nor or West Virginia af,cr il was seDa
rated from the old State OF Virginia
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
Disappoints Callers To-
day by Being Absent
From His Office.
VISITS SECRETARY HAY
Bride and Groom Among the
Expectant Ones Turned
AWAY.

President Roosevelt took an early
morning walk. visiting Secretary Hay.
who is i'll at his home across Lafayette
Square. Then the President went riding
with Mrs. Roosevelt. after causing word
10 be passed out at the White House
that he would not be lin TO visitors
until 2:3O o'clock The foregoing pro-
gram, so different from his usual work
day schedule. caused considerable dis
appointment 10 a large number of call
ers at the Presidents Office.
A bride and groom who had waited
patiently in the ante-room for Senator
HansbrOugh to introduce them, received
probably the first damper to their
welded bliss. when the Senator found
he could not fusnish them with the
Presidents cordial shake and well
wishes
Secretary Root, Senators Stewart and
Long, several Representatives and
Speaker Cannon were among those who
came with the expectation Of transact
ing business with the President.
Mr.. Canon breaches.
The Speaker paused at the door long
enough TO preach a characteristic little
sermon on homely virtues to the gather
ing Of newspaper men.
Everything seems TO be going on all
right. or as well as could be expected
except I'm Chicago" he said" Out there
some People seem to have some trouble
dying, but that's what they get for
showing such poor judgment as TO die
just at this time / don't suppose the
troubles there I'll develop into any
thing very serious 10 the country az
large Seems TO me that If / were
rara~ rfr,r~ L.
taai ] would join, one OF the labor or
ganizations myself But with all the
discomfort that . \ read Of In the news
papers. ! think the country is getting
better all the time"
President Roosevelt viii follow the
program of today for the two weeks
Of the holiday season when Congress
VIII not be in session. that Of receiving
no callers excenf after Luncheon
The Washington times., 1903-12-21

men had been sent to each important
stable.
According to the employers. last night
was turned into a day of funerals, ="
and at least half a dozen bodies. which
had remained unburied since the strike
began. were hurried through dark
streets to avoid strike sympathizers and
rushed to the cemeteries
Undertakers declare that they have
kept secret the notices of deaths of i'm
portance since the strike began to pre-
vent pickets from watching the funerals.
In an ambulance used during the week
to carry the sick to a hospital. a wed
ding party, Sunday. made a trip from
the brides residence to the Church OF
the Assumption. Illinois and Orleans
Streets While going from the brides
residence 60 the church the fifteen guests
were twice attacked by pickets OF the
striking carriage drivers. who were re-
pulsed with revolvers.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
WIDOW SEEKS TO END
LIFE BY INHALING GAS

Brooding over the suicide OF her hus-
band on September Z last, Mrs. Ida
Hopkins attempted to end her own life
this morning at her home, go Thir-
teenth Street southeast. by mhaling
Illuminating gas. The odOr of the gas
reached some OF the household. and her
unconscious form was discovered before
life was extinct.
Mrs. Hopkins was hurried 10 PrOvi-
dence Hospital IN the Fifth precinct pa
troll wagon, and is now out of danger.
Hopkins was. until Il short time be-
fore his death, "A letter carrier but
went insane over some 4cycle inVen-
lions he had made.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
WILL REPORT TO SHAW
Secretary Would Free Auditors of the
Treasury From influence
of Politicians.

The special committee named by Sec
retary Shaw several weeks ago to in
vestigate ard report whether system
could not be devised whereby the
Auditors Of the Treasury could be kept
free from all political influences in
carrying out their duties. is expected
10 make its report to Secretary Shaw
today.
The report Is connleted and ready for
signing. Its tenor IS NOT disclosed The
committee consists OF Assistant Secre-
tary Keep. Chief Clerk Hills. and ex-
Assistant Secretary Milton Allies.
he recent disclosures in connection
with the postal scandals have empha-
sized the need Of keeping the auditors
free from political pressure. and led
10 the appointment Of the committee,
by Secretary Shaw
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
c7Nikado's Councillors De-
mand Agreement That
Mdnchu5ia Shall Not Be
come Russian Tezzitory.
KOREAN CONTROVERSY
PRACTICALLY SETTLED
China GiueS Evidence of
MuScoUHe Pressure IN
Seeking 10 Hamper Amer
lean Interests.

TOKYO. Dec. 21--It is learned from
an official source that the Korean part
OF the controversy between Japan and
Russia has been practically settled by
Russia acknowledging Japan's predom-
mating influence over the whole OF that
country. This fact. however, has been
somewhat Offset by Japan demanding
that Russia give her a written obliga-
ton that Manchuria viii not become
Russian territory.
The peace party are hopeful that this
latter demand is made subject to re-
duction. and that the strained relations
between the two countries win pass
without clash.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
HOPE OF AUT0CRAT
TERMINATED BY DEATH

BERLIN. Dec 2i-The "LobaIanzei-
ger today announces that the Czarina
OF Russia recently gave birth to a dead
son. The Gar and Czarina are in the
deepest despair. says the PAPER. and the
Czarinas grief is uncontrollsble.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
DECLINE TO REMOVE
LINCOLN PARK WALK

The District Commissioner. today de-
clined to recommend 10 Congress that
the sidewalk arocnd Lincoln Park be
and relaid with concrete.
The Improvement had beer requested
by Col. T. w Symons and Representa-
tive Heoburn.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
BOY KILLS BROTHER
WITH FATHERS REVOLVER

ALBANY y. Y. Dec. ZI.-Charlcs Ro-
nan. sixteen years Of age. son of Ed
ward Roman, weli-known attorney.
shot his brother Frank. aged twelve
years, yesterday afternoon at their
home Frank was preparing TO 90 TO
Sunday school, and stepped into his
brothers room. He found a revolver
IN his fathers desk. and was PLAYING
with il. when Charles took il away from
him. The weapon was discharged accI-
dentally, and Frank died Ia an hour.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
NEGROES THREATEN BOARD.

SHEFFIELD. Mass. Dec 2i.-Threats
OF violence against members OF the
school board are made by negroes Of
the New Guinea" district because the
board win not recede from it's order
that the negro school children must
attend a separate school at the
Plains"
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
CANNOT CONNECT HOME
WITH RENO TRUNK MAINS

The District Commissioners have de-
MED request OF Gen. Fl. $ Hawkins
governor OF che Soldiers Home. that tha
water service of the Institution be con-
nected and supplied from the Reno
tr-ak meins.
General Hawkins says the present wa
Of IRE. but4the Comtrissioners balie,-s
the conditiof can aWdN ehe establish
meat OF r. ger pump and main in that
vicinity, 80 hat domestic service viii
not be inte. sd with
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
PRINCE CHING BEGS OFF
IN REQUEST TO CONGER

TIEN-TSIN. Dec. 21.-The 'Tien-Tsin
Times today states that Prince Ching.
minister of foreign affairs. has asked
the American minister not to insist on
the opening of Mukden to foreign trade.
Ching says that by 50 doing the min
listers viii relieve China of a most difi-
cult situation
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
LONDON PESSIMlSTIc;
CARDIFF SENDING COAL

LONDON. Dec. H--The Exchange Tel
egraph Company today states that the
japanese embassy at London guardedly
admits that the situation in the Far
East is not improving. The Exchange
adds:
It is probable that Japan is asking
Russia TO reconsider her reply"
A dispatch fsom Cardiff states that
orders for coal for Port Arthur are stin
being booked there. The details a-e be-
ing kept strictly private
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
MCCLELLAN FORWARDS
RESIGNATION TO 0DELL

Speaker Cannon today received dis
patch from George b. Mcclellan. mayor
elect OF New York city, saying that he
had this day forwarded TO the governor
OF New York his resignation as Repre-
New York
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
FEAR OF ASSASSINATION
0PPRESSES Won BUELOW

BERLIN. Dec 21-The newspaper
Hamburger Nachrichten. which is a
most reliable sheet. states that Count
Won Buelow. the imperial chancellor. is
living In constant terror of assassination
by his Socialist opponents. This fear is
the real reason why Won Buelow does
not introduce coercive legislation TO sup
press socialism. which action all con-
servatives consider necessary 10 insure
peace in the country.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
GOOD OF IRRIGATION
SHOWN AT KING RIVER

one OF the practical advantages OF the
scientific studs of irrigation is shown IA
the results of the worl. on King River
Fresno county. Cal The river is the
most important for irrigation purposes
ia California.
Careful study Of the continuous gauge
readings Of the river have shown that
BY a proper utilization OF the water Tn.
area which IL could irrigate would be
doubled, and make profitable thousands
OF acres now arid.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
AUTHORITIES PROHIBIT
SKATING ON BASINS

Acting upon an order from the Dis
trict Commissioner there have been
placed IN the vicinity OF the limo.
basin and tidal basin, sigas prohibi l.
ing The use OF this ice for skating pur-
poses"
The signs announce thar skaters 80
upon the surface at their own risk
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
WARNING OF COALITION
WHICH MAY HELP RUSSIA

TIEN-TSIN. Dec. 21-The newspaper
''Ostaesische Lloyd today sounds a Sc
riOus warning TO Europe against he
possibility OF Japsn briSging about 4
union Of Asiatic nations. The paper
counsels western governments 10 make
timely preparation against such - con-
tingencx
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
TO IMPEAcE MAYOR.

BUTTE. Mon. Dec 2I-The investi-
eating committee appointed by city
councils reports that Mayor Mullins be
impoachcd for gross mBlfcasance and
misconduct and fragrant viola Cons OF his
oath OF Office
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
III. SANTOS EMPL0YE
TO COME OUT AS RIVAL

PARIS. Dec. IA former workman
of NJ Santos-DumOnt, the Brazilian
aeronaut. is reported To have con-
strueted a new navigable balloon witch
viii be tried at Toulon in the Sassr
future.
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
WOMAN 1o5 YEARS OLD,
ONCE RICH, DIES POOR

WORCESTER. Mass. Dec. 2l-Mrs
Honoretta Marshall. aged los years and
4 months. died in the insane hospital
last night. Sixty years ago Mrs Mar
shall owned "a factory and ruled a town
I'm Russian Poland. At the death of her
husband, nifty years ago, she gave away
the property acd migrated 60 America
She had been an inmate OF the hospital
for six years as town charge She hds
son living in Poland
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
FIRE I'D INDIANA MINE.

{ SULLIVAN. Ind. Dee M-Fire.
& hich started in the Citizens Company
rrine early yesterday. is still raging.
oblc Burton and Richard Jones. who
ent down the shaft, were Ovt rconae
~ smoke and rescued with difficulty
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures have fallen in the south
Atlantic States and are TO IT degrees
below The seasonal average. They have
risen IN the slope region and middle
mississippi Valley and fallen ia the
middle slope
There VIII De snow or rain tonight On
the northern portion Of the middle At
lantic States. and snow torigh, and to-
morrow IN the middle and eastern iOwor
lake region; elsewhere in tho East and
South the weather will be fair tonight
ard tomorrow
Temperature changes viii not marked
The Washington times., 1903-12-21
BRITISH STEAMER ASHORE.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2L-The British
steamer Marie Rose. from Taganrog.
on the Sea OF Azov, for Bremerhaven
Is ashore near Nieuwe-Diep. North
Holland.