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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19

counties OF Andrews, Gaines, Terry
and Yoakum.
Judge Terrell says the price on the
lands I'm these counties. rs rule,
was 81 per acre. He says he has
advanced the price from $3.50 to $3
per acre, which means, II these lands
are sold at these prices, the school
fund will be enriched to the amount
OF five or six hundred thousand
dollars.
The telegram, Judge Terrell says,
cxplodcs the statement made by
bonus hunters that the land would
not be bought II the price was nd
vauced.
In addition to this telegram, Judge
Terrell is receiving letters from every
part OF Texns commenting him for
his course In raising the purchase
price and lease rental on these lands.
To give some idea of the eagcrness
of the people to acquire the pubic
lands now coming on the market,
the land commissioner was called up
over the long distance telephone to-
day by parties in San Antonio ana
other places, and negotiations con
Quoted with reference to both leases
and purchase, and commenting the
commissioner for his wisdom III ad-
vancing the price.
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PRINTED DEEDs-All kinds. rive
for o. cents or 25 for one dollar.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19
Irion County Record.

Irion County Record.
Land Commissioner Terrell
has just made a trip over the
land in West Texas and after
examining it has decided to sell
it $3.50 and 50 instead of 81
and 50 per acre as previous sales
have been made. He says lands
have been selling and leasing too
cheap that if the land is worth
a dollar bonus to the actual set
tier, it is worth as much to the
state. And cheap land is a
thing of the past. Some will
argue that the land will never
be sold at that price, but the
rush will be as great as ever.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19

Atlanta Constitution.
A merchant puts an ad in the
paper two or three times and
thinks the whole world knows
he is in business, then cuts his
ad out, sits around on dry goods
boxes and whittles, cusses the
government and hard times, and
swears there is nothing in the
merchantile business. That's
the old way. Three men form
a corporation with million dol
lars capital, spend five hundred
thousand dollars in advertising,
double their capital the first
year--then the moss backs who
they froze out of business jump
up and say they are government
favorites and robbers. That S
the modern way. Which will
you choose?
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19
THE SETTLER WANTS THEM.

In a former issue, concerning
the state lands and the general
kick some stOckmen were max
ing over the price of lease and
for sale recently fixed by the
land commissioner, the News
stated that all of them would be
greedily taken by the actual
settler If he but had the chance
to get them and it now plainly
appears that such is the case.
Under date of June l2, the Fort
Worth Register gives the fol-
lowing:
J. j. Terrell, commissioner Of the
general land Office, received the fol-
lowing telegram from Stanton. Mar
tin county, this evening:
1--WE, actual settlers, will buy all
the land on the market Mt present
prices. Do not be led to reduce it by
kilograms from this place"
"Signed by many settlers"
This telegram is from the largest
land district in the state ,and In
which n large amount Of school land
came on the market yesterday by
reason OF the expiration OF leases.
This district Is composed OF the
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19
Hall County Herald.

Hall County Herald.
The County Commissioners
have been in session as board
of equalization for several days
this week. They put in all land
at $3.50 per acre, except that
we'll improved near the different
towns and villages of the coun-
ty, which went in some up to
$500 per acre. Town property
was raised about ten per cent
over last year. Cattle all went
for $40 except registered stock.
The number of cattle rendered
will show a decrease of ten per
cent, while the number of hogs
will show % per cent increase.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19

Pecan Valley News.
The Attorney General of the
state of Texas has ruled that
under the present law, land sold
for taxes cannot be redeemed
but that the title passes in fes
simple to the purchaser. Wheth
er or not the higher courts will
bear out this decision is not
known, but if you have land
that is liable to be sold for tax
es, to save trouble you had bet
ter pay the amount when il
comes due.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19
That Baptist College.
Searchlight. t.

Searchlight.
Actually, the way Memphis,
Clarendon, Amarillo. and a few
other towns talk they have
hopes of securing the location
of the Baptist College. You
ought to call around to our office
and read some of the long
winded' articles written by some
of the loyal editors in said
towns. Said articles are anus.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19
FOR SALE.

Some good milch COWS, 200
head of stock cattle, very cheap.
Will sell for cash or on time,
with good note. Also have
some houses to rent at reduced
rates. If you want to rent a
house see me.
G.. G. LONG.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19
CANYON CITY, TEXAS, FRIDAY. JUNE. 10, 1903.
the following points:

the following points:
/ That the waiver of the les
see in this case did not remove
the obstacle to the purchase Of
the land by any other person
than McClain.
2 The land being under lease,
and being within the absolute
lease district, same could not be
sold during the continuance of
the lease except by the consent
of the lessee.
3 The consent given to the
Land Commissioner to sell to
McClain did not authorize a sale
to another.
4 The lessee had the right to
limit his consent to a particular
person to purchase from under
his lease.
5 The party in whose favor
the lease was waived not having
been an actual settler at the
time the lease was sold to him
the sale was void and the lease
continued in full force and
effect.
The effect of this decision will
be to quiet many titles to lands
that have been purchashed in
this section of the country, and
is radical departure from eff.
feet that when one attempted to
purchase from under the lease
if they fail to purchase it rem
dered the land subject to be pur-
chased by any one else. Cattle.
men generally are very much
pleased with the decision. The
land in question is located in
the Spur pasture, in Kent
county.
The Sterling News.Record
man is after the scalp of Capt.
John Tod, manager of the ia
nous Laureles ranch, and goes
after the Captain in the follow.
ing vigorous manner.
Mr.. Capt. John Tod in telling
people how to "handle" a ranch
has this to say in the Breeders
Gazette: "Think twice yes
even thrice before you thrust a
plow under the turf. There has
been too much of this &C" Now
Mr.. Capting Tod may know
something of running ranch
on the ancient schedule, but if
he thinks the modern up-to date
ranchman can be loaded with
such antiquated fables, he is a
way off. Ten years ago when
there was yet some tree grass
to be had that sort of talk would
work on new cOmerS and durn-
fools, but the time is here when
we should quit lying about such
things, for it will not keep them
out any more, and he who would
succeed in the ranch business
should never hesitate to thrust
the steel under the turf good
and deep.
A good stack of johnson grass,
sorghum or maize is better than
a bank account when the snow
is decending upon the backs OF
your COWS and "that's so too. "
Verify say unto you, harken
not unto Tod's voice, for be
looketh back upon the things
that are passed away, but plant
much sorghum, johnson grass
and maize and you will be hap
py and wealthy.
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FOR SALE.
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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-06-19

PRINTED DEEDs-All kinds. Five
for % cents or 25 for one dollar.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23

Yesterday was firemen's day in
Somerville and the credit of the Nor
ristown department was properly up
held by Independent Hose Company,
which was present as the guests Of
Somerville Engine Company No l.
The Hose boys have been arranging
for month past for the outing, and
when old Sol showed his face yester-
day morning and the clouds bid fair
to leave him unmolested for the day
the faces of the Hose boys became
wreathed in smiles and their spirits
were correspondingly serene. Promptly
at 7.30 three four-horse rigs drove up
to their quarters on Market street and
the boys piled in and were off. Had
the day been made to order it could
not have been more satisfactory. The
drive across the country was all that
could be desired and at eleven O'Clock
the boys we're held up by committee
from the Somervilles and they piled
out, formed in line and, headed by
Voss' band, of Newark, marched into
town.
After handshake from the hosts
the dinner call was sounded and, as
usual, the Hose boys responded with
alacrity. They were taken to the
County House hotel and filled full Of
chicken, beef and all the frills that
accompanies such things in first
class hostelry.
AT 1.30 orders were given to "fall
in" and the parade began. There
were some fourteen or sixteen COM
panies in line and the Morristown
contingent compared very favorably
with the best of them. The parade
lasted until five O'Clock when the boys
were allowed to wander around for
half an hour before supper. At six all
hands were taken to the Somerville
Woolen Company's factory where sup
per was served. The arran geHents
were tirst-rate and the supper was
fine. Everybody was hungry-and
good natured-and here again did the
Hose boys hold up their regulations
and in some instances excelled all
records. Supper over the boys began
preparations for their return and at
eight O'Clock the first stageload had
started.
The Mayor and Fire Committee Of
the Board Of Aldermen accompanied
the Hose Company as its guests. In
vitations had also been given to the
Board of Engineers, but they were
unable to go, much to the regret of
the company
SomerYille was full of visitors from
all parts Of the country. Morristown
was represented by several carriage
and automobile loads as well as by
the Hose Company. The parade was
a success in every way and all the
guests were glad they had come and
left fully determined to reciprocate
at the earliest possible moment.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
CELEBRATES HER SD BIRTHDAY wooDMEN GATHER LYcEUN
To listen 10 Grand Lecturer Whelan
and Monologist Dilloh. A pltasura-
be Entertainment. Fine Music.

be Entertainment. Fine Music.
Morristown Camp, s579, Modern
Woodmen Of America, held a reception
in the Lyceum on Wednesday evening,
which was largely attended, nearly
every seat being taken. 1t was an in
yitation affair, and the especial object
OF the Camp was to place clear and
succinct exposition of the principles
and advantages Of the Woodmen as a
beneficiary organization.
Shortly after s O'Clock a capable or
chestra furnished pleasurable enter
tainment for the audience. A few
moments later Mr.. w. L. Little, on
behalf of Morristown Camp, made a
few complimentary remarks and intro
duced Mr.. John f. Dillon, of Bloom
tield-who, by the way, needs no spe-
cial introduction to MorristOwn peo-
pie. Mr.. Dillon was in his happiest
vein, and poured forth jokes, charac-
ter sketches and comic songs in profu-
sion. At the conclusion of his effort,
Mr.. Little introduced Mr.. Albert
Schurr, of Newark, State Counsel of
the order for New Jersey, who in turn
introduced Mr.. Charles e. Whelan, of
Madison, Wis, grand lecturer Of the
order.
Perhaps no better exponent of the
practical workings and beneficiary adj
vantages of the Woodmen could be
found than Mr.. Whelan. After stat
ing the objects of the order he declared
its intention to establish camps in each
town, village and hamlet in the State
the cities were already provided for.
He portrayed the delights of home
life when the husband and father,
though earning moderate wage, was
able to surround his family with home
comforts, and even luxuries; to give
his sons and daughters a practical edu-
cation and otherwise fit them for the
coming life-struggle. Then he ad-
vanced the proposition But Suppos-
ing the husband and wage-earner
should die-and such an event was liza
BILE to happen suddenly in any house
hold-what would the family do to
maintain itself in its accustomed style
of living? 1t would require the incre-
ment yearly of $4,000 so to do, and, as
a rule, that was not forthcoming the
husband had not been able to accumu-
late that amount of principal. He
then in argumentative form graphic
ally depicted the trials and distress of
the struggling family, and pointed to
mode Of alleviation. The Woodmen
of America, he said, was formed for
such purpose. He told of the growth
of the order since its inception twenty
one years ago and what it had accom-
plished. He would not disparage any
competing beneficiary organization, as
they were all working to the same end,
but, of course, he considered the claim
of the Woodmen's organization super
ior to those of its rivals.
Mr.. Whean is a forceful speaker, al
though his voice appeared to be over
worked, and his argument was cogent
and the points sl1illfully arrayed.
On the conclusion of Mr.. Whelan'.
lecture Mr.. Dillon pleased the audi
ence with another exhibition of hi
powers as an entertaining vocalist ant
monologist.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23

The special session of the Legisla-
ture, which opened on Thursday OF last
week and adjourned sine die on Mon
day, succeeded in passing school bill
known as the Colby bill. The title of
the bill reads, " An act to establish a
thorough and efficient system OF free
public schools and to provide for the
maintenance, support and manage
ment thereof"
The bill was drafted by Mr.. J. Brogn-
ard Belts, assistant superintendent OF
schools of the State Board of Educa-
tion. This is the third general school
law that has emanated from the above
mentioned board within the past three
or four years.
Before the Legislature convened a
Joint caucus of the members was held
to determine the course of procedure.
1t was suggested that the Legislature
convene, receive the school bill and
adjourn until Monday for discussion.
This was opposed, and it was finally
decided to pass the bill Immediately.
There was opposition to the bill, and
it was from the Democratic representa-
tives. In the Assembly their attitude
was one of delay. They fought the
bill at every reading. After passage
in the house and taken to the Senate
the bill was opposed by the Democratic
senators, the chief opponent being
Senator Gebhardt, of Hunterdon. 1t
was Friday afternoon when the Sena-
tor insisted that the bill lie over until
the next day. Senator Lee, Republi-
can, of Atlantic county, quick as
flash, moved to adjourn until l O'Clock
Saturday morning, and before the
Democrats realized what hour that
was, the motion was carried. Shortly
after l O'Clock Saturday morning the
bill passed the Senate and was signed
by the Governor on Tuesday.
An idea exists in the minds of some
of the legal fraternity that even this
bill is unconstitutional. 1t certainly
did not receive proper discussion in the
Legislature, and it is doubtful if many
who voted fos or against it understand
the act thoroughly.
Governor Murphy is quoted as
saying on Monday that he regretted
very much the Legislature did not
pass the tuberculosis bill. The
omission to do so he thought was an
error of judgement.
'We disagreed" +" he said, "and the
Legislature was master of the situa-
tion."
Bill No. s, known as the "Miller
bill" /" was sent to the executive on
Monday to sign, but the Governor
expressed some doubt about making
it law by his signature.
There is some question in the mind
of the Governor as tothe constitution
ality of what is known as the "Miller'
bill, to which reference has been
made. 1t is supplement to the
Colby bill, and was fathered by AS
semblyman Miller, of Cumberland,
and with the assistance of Assembly
man Hillery passed, 1t provides as
follows:
sin case any two or more munich
palities or portions thereof have been
consolidated so that the same at the
time of the passage of this act to
which this act is a supplement
formed one school district, such shall
hereafter continue to exist as single
school district"
If this is special legislation it is
perhaps the reason of the Governors
hesitating about signing the bill.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
TEAM.
voGT's TEAM.
Her Checks We're Worthless.

Miss Elizabeth Campbell, who gave
a aconcert in Association Hall several
weeks ago, was arrested in Bayonne
last Wednesday on complaint Of Will
lam Chaplin, general secretary Of the
Y. NJ. Q. A. in that city, for passing
worthless checks. While In this city,
Miss Campbell employed Professor
Sidney Baldwin as accompanist for a
singer she had with her and in pay
ment gave him several worthless
checks.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
He had TO Pay.

The hardships in a boarding-house
are often the tales of the boarderS, but
Mrs. Brown, who conducts boarding
house on Morris street, tells the story
of trouble with Albert Burnett, a
bricklayer, who came to board with
her two weeks ago, and who last Satur-
day night attempted to leave with
out paying her. During the week Bur-
nett had borrowed small amount OF
money from her, and when Saturday
night came, his actions aroused the
boarding-mistress's suspicious that he
did not intend to pay. Mr.. Brown was
put on guard and when Burnett at
tempted to leave the house, the old
gentleman tackled him. a wrestle en-
sued and Mr.. Brown was downed.
Then Burnett fled, but before he could
get very far away Mr. Brown was upon
him again, marched him back 90 the
house and made him settle. lie then
went away in peace Of mind satisfied,
at any rate.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
About the Fuel You Burn.

People with money to burn" not
infrequently get rid of it in just that
way when they put it into fuel, and it
often happens that they get very little
in return. There is coal and-clean
coal. The former is marketed to sell:
the latter is sold to retain patronage.
The chief utility of coal being the
heat it will radiate during combustion
it is little short of marvellous that men
and women who annually face the
problem don't study the subject Sutii-
GENTLY to understand where the diff
ference is to be found between clean
coal and the other kind.
At the yards of the Dalrymple-
Hastings Co., this city, may be seen
the process. that renders the better
grades OF anthracite free from the
slate and other matter that annoys
the housewife and which detracts
from the heating power of the coal by
the formation of clinkers.
After procuring coal from the Avon
dale Mine in Scranton and the Upper
Lehigh, Honey brook and Beaver Brook
grades from the Lehigh fields; this
coal is carefully sifted over corrugated
iron screens the only ones in Norris
town. The result is the elimination
OF foreign particles and dust, which
leaves clean coal that is the embodi-
ment Of superior heating qualities and
convenience in handling.
lnasmuch as this kind of coal costs
no more than the uncleaned, it is APP
parent that more stoves and furnaces
in Morristown will be burning the
cleaner kindsof coal this winter than
during any other similar season in the
past.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
Young WON ,a's Christian Union.

The work Of the Young Women's
Christian Union will be resumed for
the season in the Market Street Mis-
sion on October 26 at S p. M, when a
business meeting and social will be
held, to which all young women and
girls are invited
Glasses will meet weekly as follows :
Monday = Dressmaking teacher,
Miss 9. Day. Cooking teacher, Mrs.
Willis X. Howell.
Tuesday Bookkeeping teacher,
Miss Hipson. Embroidery, Miss Julia
Cutler.
Wednesday Bible; teacher, Mrs
Browning.
Friday-Physical Culture; Mrs Hail.
These classes are open to all young
women between the ages Of 15 and 40
who are partially OF wholly self-sup-
porting. The fee for each class except
the Bible class (which is free) is fifty
cents for the year.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
Mrs $. NJ. Pars was Born in Morris
town. Has Lived In Sco ch claims
for Thirty unrae Years.

Mrs. Sites M. Parse, the oldest
resident of the village Of Scotch
Plains, celebrated the eigAty-third
anniversary of her birth last We'd
neSday. She is living at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. f. A. Miller, and
is in a serious condition, having suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Parse went to live in Scotch
Plains when that village was COM
posed of only few houses. Born in
Morristown, she removed to Newark
when a young girl. She was mar
ried and later moved to Scotch Plains
where she has been for thirty-three
years.
For years she has been prominently
identified with the work in the Scotch
Plains Baptist Church. She is prob
ably the only person in the village
who has been member of that church
during five changes in the pastorate,
having joined the church at the time
Rev. DR.. J..C. Buchanan was pastor.
The pastors who have been installed
in that church during her membership
are Dr. Buchanan, Rev. George
Guiscard, Rev. DR.. Henry Parks, Rev
j. S. Braker and the present pastor
incumbent, Rev. G. M. Shott. Mrs.
Parse was at one time vice president
of the Women's Sewing Circle of the
church.
Mrs. f. A. Miller, of Scotch Plains,
with whom Mrs. Parse lives, is the
only daughter of the aged woman.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
COSTLY EARN RURNp.
millionaire Blair's Handsome Struct-
ure DESTROYED by Fire

millionaire Blair's Handsome Struct-
ure Destroyed by Fire.
A large barn belonging to @. Led
yard Blair, millionaire banker, resid-
ing at Peapack, one of the hand
somestand best equipped structures of
its kind in thiscountry, was destroyed
by fire last Tuesday afternoon. The
barn was built several years ago at a
cost of 100000. The upper part Of
the building was occupied by the
families of the coachmen, stablemen
and other servants. The lower floor
contained a stable Of thirty blooded
horses Ia number of which were
"blue ribbon" winners at recent
horse shows. On the same floor was
a model coachroom with large col
lection Of traps, tally-hos and other
vehicles.
The origin of the fire is mystery.
There was some talk of incendiarism,
but it is secuted by Mr.. Blair's re-
preventative.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
Kind Words.

The annual inspection and parade
of the Morristown Fire Department
was held October ID, and like every
thing done by that department was a
great success. Sussex Register
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
Bowling Notes.

A bowling match between teams
captained by Carl Vogt and Arthur
Mills was rolled at the Tapkaow Club
Tuesday night. The me ON Mills
team rolled the best and won the
match. The score is subjoined:
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23
Commissioner Budd Inspects Roads.

State commissioner of roads, Hon.
II. /. Budd, with Mrs. Budd, visited
Morristown on Friday last and in
company with Major Dalrymple,
of the road committee, and
County Engineer King, inspected the
work being done on the Morristown
and Green Village road under the
supervision of Freeholder Schone-
berger. He commended it very high
ly and said that when finished it
would be one of the best constructed
roads in the State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23

At Wichita, Kan, on Monday, Cres-
ceus broke the worlds trotting record,
covering d mile in 1909.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-10-23

COMMITTEES
Held Annual Meeting Last
Wednesday. Dinner Served
in the Chronicle Building
GOOD REPORTS FROM COUNTY

Business Meeting After Lunch. An
homogeneous Made. Pledges Re.
newed. Candidates Have the Hearty
support of the Party. Harmony Pre-
wallis All Over the County. Chair-
man NJ cGraw Presided.