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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-16

of all beneficial enterprises anC
by antagonizing adverse criticisms
much good may be accomplished
for the public in general. BY pro
noting movements of this character
and those coincident with progress
they could be made potent factor:
for the upbuilding of the south
plains.
A just pride in the boundless re.
sources of the plains has demon
strated unusual enthusiasm during
most recent years, owing, princi'
pally, to a common desire for a bet
ter and more thoroughly developed
habitation. Previously there had
been no demand for public cooper
alton of this character, of course.
But lately property owners, seeing
the great need of railway facilities,
have not only pettoned for their
construction, but have ardentIy ad-
vocated it, sometimes against OBJ
structions. This impulse Of i'm
Provement has gradually strength
ened. developed and expanded un-
til it now occupies a place and a
function with great characteristic
motives of the times. Take, for
instance, the Standards appeals,
one after the other, without ceas-
ing.
1t is not a wild guess to assume
that the citizens and property own
ers of this south plains country,
when organized on the matter, can
achieve almost inestimable results.
Extending the organization to every
citizen not directly interested, there
would seem to be almost unlimited
for consummating the
project.
But the influence Of this popular
is now and then ham
pered by some stalwart citizen dra-
matically laying down on the track
and squirting tobacco juice in the
eyes of the engineer and brings the
'hull" thing to an ignominous |
standstill. This bander-shanked
moss-back who is trying to straddle
the track and impede the wheels |
Of commerce has no more gizzard
than a yellow-legged chicken would
have if it knew it was to be slaugh-
tered to appease the appetite of
minister. To prove that
this prediction is correct, just toot
The whistle Of your engine in his
ace and we venture that he will
nike out across the "ballies" with
his tail twisted over his back like a
But we mildly suspect that this
,talwart citizen who has obstreper.
,usly laid himself down on the
rack has not done so with any de.
lire to permanently brook the pro-
,ress of the railroad scheme, but
he following may explain
HOW 1T HAPPENED:
Engineer quitting on the brakesj
WHY are you holding up your
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-16

TO TRADE FOR FEED:-A
4x5 Camera and outfit;a breech-
loading Shotgun; a % cal. Win
chester; 4 good stock saddle;
an Avery plow and several other
farm implements, at this office
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-16

A good friend OF the News,
who resides in the Choice Ave.
nue. neighborhood, brought US in
an interesting communication
of the happenings in that local
ity tor last weeks paper. but
they arrived just after the pa
per was printed-hence it would
be stale" news for this week s
issue. The News desires to en-
courage country correspondents
and it might surprise one at the
talent that can be developed by
writing for the home paper. The
field of journalism is unlimited
and the young man or young
woman can acquire wonderful
taste for good literature by
penning their own thoughts and
actions, and those of their
neighbors for the local paper.
Suppose you try it? We have
compositors who will overlook
your mistakes and correct them
end you may profit by the cor
rection. To those who are will.
ing to try, just forward your
communication to us in time to
reach the Office by Wednesday.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-16
One Lady's Recommends
tiOn Sold Fifty Boxes of
Chamberlain's StOm
ach and Liver
Tablets.

have, l believe, sold fifty
boxes of Chamberlains Stomach
and Liver Tablets on the rec
ommendation of one lady here,
who first bought box of them
about year ago. She never
tires of telling her neighbors
and friends about the good
qualities of these Tablets.-P.
Nj. SHORE, Druggist, Rochester,
Ind. The pleasnt purgative
effect of these Tablets makes
them a favorite with ladies
everywhere. For sale by
Thompson Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31

'ie l didn't know that / had gotten up
,uch a good book until l read that IN
Che Sunny South, and now hope 1t VIII
Ie broadcasted through The Constitution
% the thousands of readers. For ! WISH
he mothers and children to have 1t.
UNCLE REMUs' REVIEW.
Joel Chandler Harris wrote:
Il have lately been reading with great
lelight the new book by Bill Arp, ana
it is a very happy change from the
average current literature OF the day:
There has been no adequate notice OF
this production in The Constitution or
sunny South, and I doubt if two dozen
If their readers are aware of the tact
that their favorite writer has put IN
hook form the cream of his work. BIN
Arp is a man to be envied. There i
,rohabIv no other writer in the land
who is in such close touch personally with
his readers. or whose individuality Is so
we'll known to them This IS not because
he has thrust himself forward, but rather
the contrary. In what he writes as III
what he has written we have the inter
sting spectacle from week to week of
good man giving the best of himself to
the large public he has made for himself
in the course of thirty odd years.
with a very simple style-he is a
very simple and sincere mana natural
low of humor and a complete absence of
Self-conseiousness, he writes as we should
expect to hear him talk. There are pages
and pages in his book that are so simple
md direct that they seem to be easy
writing: that is to say, the reader will
Il, H.
sort of thing himself ana not half try.
but if the aforesaid reader will take the
trouble to try the experiment he will
not have written dozen lines before he
viii find himself face to face with the
most difficult problem in letters. He
will find in spite of education and knowl-
edge that easy reading is the hardest
kind of writing. and then he will be will
ing to admit that the feat has been or
can be accomplished by the fewest mum
Der of those who write for the public.
The first two chapters of the book
might have been turned into a novel.
The possibilities are all there--a lonely
child hunting for her kindred the long
waiting and the final happy ending. What
more is necessary? But Major Smith has
preferred to tell the story in the briefest
possible way, and he has told it with con-
summate skill and in the most effective
way / defy any one who has a heart
to read this beautiful story without tears
as he goes along. or without feeling a
happy glow steal over him as he comes
to the close of the second chapter. Truth
is always beautiful, and this story is
true.
'sThere is a delicious homeliness in the
book that reaches from the first chapter
to the last You fall easily under the
spell of one who sees life sanely, and sees
il whole and it is a spell that has no
other influence but for good. In short,
Bill APPS book is sound and wholesome
His philosophy is lightened up with gentle
humor and a playful fancy. 1t is a vol
ume to be heartily commended to all
classes of readers. It's scope is So broad
that there is something in it for all
BILL ARP.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31

Bad blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock Blood
Bitters destroys them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31
Bill Arp's Letter.
(Atlanta Constitution,)

1onofellow said, "AIl things come round
IN them who wait" Emerson said the
same thing in substance before Longfel
low. Both got it from the Prophet
Isaiah, who said. Wait 1 say, wait on
the Lord, for though he tarry He will
fulfill his promises" And jeremiah said
Let a man hope and quietly wait" We
are all too impatient and if we cannot
recall the numerous that disturb
ell our peace through apprehension. but
that never happened. We did not wait
There is a good story about an old Per-
sian king who, on his deathbed, sent for
an old sheik, his lifelong friend and
counsellor, and SAID, am about to die
and am troubled about my son, who is
to succeed me- He is good-hearted, but
thoughtless and imprudent You must
look after him and guide him. Can't you
give him maxim to live by and that he
W. never forget?" So the old sheik
promised, and after the old king was
buried he had long talk with the young
man and gave him maxim of five short
words: Even this shall pass away" If
YOU suffer adversely, it will pass. II
YOU have war and are defeated, victory
will come in time. If your people sui
fer from famine or pestilence, health and
plenty will come again. But you must
wait.
was Eliminating about this, because
the printers have gone to work. at ias''
and nv publisher has plenty OF BOOKS
now. But the time is coming when an
this foolishness viii have to stop
I take an Australian paper and am IN
tcrested in what the new parliament Il
doing England has recently gwen ehde
great country parliament OF theif own
and they arc making laws to SUIT inc
pcople. One of the first was to grant 20
woman the right of suffrage Another
was vigorous drastic law against strikes,
and the law has completely driven labor
organizations out of existence. Parma
uent provided substantial pension 1of
the families of those who had labored
long and faithfully. Railroads and manu-
facturers were taxed to pay part OF this
pension but parliament had to approve
it all. and the new law provides that any
l;.borer who joins strikers organzatlon
shall be dropped from the rolls, and It
further provides that II more than TOUR
PERSONS meet together to organize
strike they shall be arrested and imprls-
oned and tried for crime. The law was
faT-reaching and LETT no escape, ana nov
peace and contented labor prevails al
over the land and the price Of their labor
on railroads and other great works IS
fixed by law and is uniform. The truth
i that this striking business, that drives
Others from work under maltreatment
and intimidation. cannot stand the test
Of time and reason. 1t is close akin to
anarchy.
But now that Mr.. Byrd writes me he
has plenty Of my books on hand. l wish
vour readers to know it and that single
orders will be filled postpaid for s1S5,
and ten copies viii be sent by express and
charges paid for Sill
Nv old friend, Joel Chandler Harris
..Uncle Remus"-has kindly volunteered
the following commentator. 1t Is splen-
did and l am proud of it for, like George
washington. Uncle Remus cannot tell
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31
Supreme Court Digest.
cReported by JOS. L. seawell)

(Reported by Jos. l.. Seawell)
FISHER. appellant, v. Owens. From
Pennsylvania No error.
To perfect title there must be adverse
possession as well as color of title.
Exceptions will be overruled where u
does not appear from the transcript on
appeal that the rulings set out In the az
signments of error were made
deed which has no seal is invalid, aud
where sheriff's deed without seal was
offered in evidence by the plaintlif, VINO
alleged that the seal was omitted by IN
advertence. his request to allow the sheflr
to affix his seal nunc pro tune was prop
erly refused, as such equity was not az
legged in the complaint or specially pleaded.
Patterson Y. Galhher, 122 N. G. oil.
GORDON v. s. A. L. RAILWAY. appel
LIANT From Union. Affirmed.
Where a passenger upon railroad train
was requested by the conductor not TO
have the train stopped at the passenger 5
destination as it was difficult Tor the Tram
which was a long one, to stop al thal
noint but to let the conductor put him on
az the next station and wait until the
train returned, when it would carry NM
baek to his destination; that the conduc-
tor would have the speed OF the tram
slacked sufficiently for the passenger 10
alpht at the station where the conductor
wishes him to get off and that the tram
slacted its speed at the place agreed and
a., as the passenger was in the act Of
,I;.t+;n, IN compliance with signal from
the conductor. the train gave violent
Jerk and threw him to the ground ana nc
was injured;
Held that the company was guilty or
negGpence and that there was no contfl-
butorv negligence if the danger was not
apparent to a reasonable man.
Tho issue Of contributory negligence IS
not an independcnt issue in the sense Oh
complete isolation, and can never arise
until after the issue as to the defendant
negligence has been found in -ayor OF the
plaintiff.
SHEPARD's POINT LAND co. V. Al
LANTIc HOTEL CO. appellant. From
Carteret. New trial.
Riparian rights are acquired by grant
of the abutting soil and are vested rights.
They can"ot be taken or separated from
the ownership Of the abutting land except
by condemnation to public use.
Riparian rights cannot be conveyed
apart from the land to which they are
incident, but pass to the grantee in a
deed for the land
In constituting Chapter q, Laws of 1854
IS. It is held that apart from riparian
rights no title can be acquired to land
covered by navigable waters.
S. A. L. RAILWAY V. MAIN. appellant.
From Durham. No error.
A contract to transport a circus com
pany limiting the liability of the carrier
Ssr injury to tho employees of the circus
and providing for reimbursement bv the
circus company of any excess of the
amount of liability limited in the eon-
tract. which the carrier may be compelled
to pay by reason of injury to an employeg
of the circus. will be construed as an in.
demnity to ..le carrier in the event 81 a.
accident, and not as exemptlng it from
liability for negligence or as divestinT +
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31
GINSENG

The crop that's worth its weight in
sterling silver. A gold winner; greatest
money-making plant in the world. The
Consolidated Ginseng Company Of Americas
authorized capital of $2,OOOOO0. Par value
shares 81, now selling at fifty cents; offers
excellent opportunity to double your mon
ey and secure yearly income. Large divi-
dends paid. Every statement backed by
government reports. Ginseng is quoted at
$500 per pound, and when exported direct
to China brings double this amount. Large
acreage now under cultivation, one acre
alone being worth from $4,000 to 100000.
For full particulars address A. NJ. Beck
Box 1913, Richmond, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31

prisoner being Joined by his son in his
encounter with the pofter-the prisoners
son having a pistol in his hand-the porter
left the prisoner free and was shot by
the prisoners son: that just before the
porter was shot the "road inspector en-
tered the car and rushed unarmed upon
the prisoner, and was shot by the pris-
oner and killed; Held, that the evidence
does not show generalization and delbera-
ton.
(The certificate Of the opinion and judg
mcnt in this case being sent to the court
below, the prisoner submitted to a verdict
of murder in the second degree, and is
now serving a thirty-year term of inn
prisonment in the state Penitentiary)
Bad blood and Indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock Blood
Bitters destroys them,
little life may be sacrificed to sud-
len attack OF Group il you don't have DR.
Thomas Electric Oil on hand for the
emergency.
Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
helps men and women to a happy, vigor-
Gus old age.
Terrible plaques, those itching, poster
ing diseases of the skin. Put an end to
misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At any
drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31
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An Old Reliable Cure for
BIOOdPOiSOn,CaRCGT
Eating Sores. Ulcers. Etc.

Contagious bload poison or deadly can
Ger are the worst aud mast deep-seated
blood diseases on earth, yet the easiest
to cure when Botanic Blood Balm Is
used II you have blood poison produc-
ing ulcers, bsne pains. pimples, mucous
patches, falling hair, itching skin, scro-
fula old rheumatism or offensive form
OF catarrh, scaos and scales. deadly can.
Ger, eating, bleeding, fostering sores.
swellings, Jumps, persistent wart or sore,
take Botanic BIoed Blam (B. b. 3D. 1t will
cure even the worst case after every
thing else fails. Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. b. drains the poison cut of the
system, then every sore heals. making
the blood pure and rich and building W
the broker down body. B. 3. q. thor
oughly tested for 80 years. Sold at mos
drug stores, or by express prepaid 81
per large bottle. Sufferers may test
B. B. b.. q trial treatment sent free by
writing Bloed Balm Co. 10s Mitchell St.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice given until cured. Costs
uothipg to try B. B. B., as medicine is sent
prepaid. Botanic Blood Balm does not
contain mineral poisons or mercury (aa
so many advertised remedies dol, but IL
composed Of Pure Botanic Ingredients.
The proprietors OF this paper know that
B. b. B. is an old Southern Blood cure
that has cured thousands OF obstinat~
cases Of Bad Bloods. Over 5000 volun-
tary testimonials Of cure by taking Boz
tanic Blood Balm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-31
Cheaper
/

we have bought cargo Of Red Ash
Egg Coal, which is very scarce. This car
90 was the last on the Philadelphia mar
ket at the time of shipment.
For immediate cash orders we offer
free-burning White Ash Egg-stove and
Mutt at $3.50 per ton. Red Ash Egg and
Mutt and 1915. The prudent who are able
should secure coal early, as the stock is
short and vessels and cars are scarce and
strikes probable.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
TIE REPUBLICS GREAT OFFER.
An Exceptional Opportunity For Old and New Sub-
 ScriberS.

Special arrangement has been made by the St. Louis Republic to furnish old or new subscribers with the only official and author ized life of Pope Leo XIII. This Is one great volumne, bound in elegant cardinal cloth. gilt and ink stamping, with pages of text and illustrations. The work was prepared and written by Monsignor O'Reilly, D. D.. L. D., D. Lit, official biographer of the Pope.
 The regular cash price of this book Is $2. 30. Any one remit ting $2. 50 will be entitled to IS months subscription to the Twice-a-week Republic and d copy of the book, postage pre- paid. This offer is open to new and old subscribers. The book is printed in English, French and German and IS now ready for de livery. Address all orders to the Republic, St Louis, Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Head About to Burst From Severe
 Bilious Attack.

"I had q severe bilious attaek k and felt like my head was about to burst when I got hold of a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. I took a dose of them after supper and the next day felt like new man and have been feeling happy ever since, /" says Mir. ]. W. Smith of JuIif, Texas. For biliousness, stomach troubles and constipation these Tablets have no equal. Price $ cents. For sale by K. E. Vance Bordeaux.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31

h the difficulty between Judge Wood and Gov. Davis, at Hope last week. in which Davis struck :. Wood with heavy, goId-head- ed cane. the Sheriff of HemStead county, MT. Jas. L. White, char acterizeS the act as one of the most cowardiy He says that Judge Wood was held by Davis friend, Judge Bourland, while i the Governor struck him. Sher- if Whites statement concludes as follows:
 This statement 1 send are the facts in the case condensed This was the most redhanded assault I ever saw. 1t was a most cow ardlv act in Governor Davis and Judge Bourland 1 ever saw. l think it putup job. The peo- ple are indignant over the as sault. It is d disgrace to the hu- man race and q blot on Christi anitv. This letter Is no secret.
 Davis was scared to death He thought Judge Geo. ". Mur- phy was after him.
 JAMES L. WHITE
 Since the Sheriff made his statement. Senator T C. lobe, who was Chairman of the meet ing. Drs. c. H. Martindale, j. H. Weaver, and Rev. N \ Free man. all of whom were present, come out with afidavits corob- orating Sheriff White statement of the difIiculty-all claiming that Wood was held by Bour- land while Davis struck him. They all agree in the statement that Judge Wood finally broke loose from Bourland, took Da- wis cane from Davis and dealt him a blow with 1t, before he could be detained. Davis and Bourland need not deny the facts, as they are doing, for the proof is against them It was a cowardly trick and they realize that 1t will cost each ot them thousands of votes. Davis weighs 250 pounds and Bour- land 200 pounds, while Judge Wood only weighs 150 pounds, and with 900 pound Bourland to hold Wood. 250 pound Davis, with a heavy cane. struck two or three blows, and then backed off, scared into an inch of his life. according to the opinion of the Sheriff.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Collectors Notice

Notice is hereby given that 1 will be ae following places on the following dates fs# tHs purpose of collecting the revenue of g County for the year 1903 to-wit: PlanterSyille Monday, Jan II. 1904 Myhand Place. Tuesday Jan. 12 1904 Florence. Wednesday. Jan. l3 1904 Selma Thursday, Jan. 14 1901 C9minto, Monday. Jan. Is, 1904 Collins, Tuesday, Jan 1e, 1904 Baxter, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1904 Tillar, Thur and Fri, Jan 2l and 22 1894 Winchester, Mon. and Tues. Jan. % & ef l30i Bliosville, Wednesday. Jan. P. 1904 Craig's School House. Friday. Jan. 29, s04 Troy, Monday, Feb. l, 1904 Cotham's School House, Tuesday, Feb z @. Prairie Grove, Wednesday, Feb 8, 1901 Lacy Thursday, Eco 1, 1904 Ozment School House Friday, Feb. 5, Gates Gorrell, Saturday, Feb 6, 1904 Wilmar, Mon. aud Tues Feb. and IH will be at Monticello until April 10th soi at which time the tax books will close
 WALTER WILSOz Dec. :, 1903. Collec.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Sunday Evening Fire.

Last Sunday evening about : 80 o clock. the alarm of fire was giv- en. and people rushing to the scene found that the elegant two-story residence of Mrs. J. N. Harper, of $ Main St. was in fuli blaze. The fire was first discovered by some of the people who were lodging in the house, the family being at Church The fire originated in an upstairs room, and had progressed to that extent, when it was dis covered, that those who were in the building, at the time, had bare lv time to make their exit n safety, and no time to save their effects. Some of the gentlemen, who were rooming upstairs, had to climb down the gallery posts. The loss es were total, as nothing of any consequence was saved. Mrs. Harper's loss, including house, fur niture, &c., was about s7,ooo, in surance, B 800. Mir. and Mrs. Claude Simpson, who were room ing there lost about $I,25o, no in- surance. Mrs. Simpson lost about $I.ooo worth of jewelry, including her diamonds. Pr. Everett Har- ris, who, also, occupied room in the building, lost clothing, inpIe ments and fine watch, worth. perhaps, four or five hundred dol lars. He had no insurance. Other lodgers lost clothing, etc. The fire department, while early at the scene, did valuable work, and while t was impossible to save the Harper building the boys succeed ed in saving the adjoining proper ty.
 The two-story residence of Mir. R. W. Shelton and the two-story residence of Dr. W A Brown, would undoubtedly have been lost had it not been for the fire de-  partment.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
Strayed or Stolen

From the Wolf Prairie Rancho, about the rst day of Dec, 1903, ? mules, described as follows
 One small mule, black, saddle marked, about , years old. One small mule, light bay, saddle mark. ed, about I2 years old.
 Any information leading to their recovery will be thankfully reeeiv' ed, and all trouble and expense rewarded.
The Monticellonian., 1903-12-31
J. D. JONES, Prop'r.,
 DerHlott, Arkansas,
Special Assessment.

The Tax Book for the collection of the Spec ial Assessment upon the real property In Va ter and Light District No. in the town of Mon Monticello County of Drew State of Arkansas, for the purpose of erecting and maintaining a system of Water Works aud Electric Lighting Plant has bee placed in my hands. All own CTS of real property lying in the District are re qured 10 pay their assessment to me within 90 days from this date. If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end oi that time for the collection of said assessment. and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this lst day of Decem. Der, 1903 L. E. HOKE. Collector