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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-30

the fighting man led him farther into
the struggle
Thorpc'S descriptions wcr" contained
in the battered little notebook lie had
carried with him in the woods For
each piece OF land first there came the
tow wuSlip described 10y latitude and
east and west range After this ge-
nrric description followed another fig
IRE representing the section OF that
particular district. So 10-l7 vs.
meant section s of the township on
range 40 north, II west If Thorpe
wished to purchase the whole section
that description would suffice. On the
other hand. if hr wished TO buy only
one forty he described its position in
the quarter section Thus SW NV
40 II = meant the southwest forty of
the northwest quarter of section 8 in
the township already described
Tie clerk marked across each square
OF his map as Thorpe read them the
date aud the purchasers name.
In his notebook Thorpe had of course
entered the bricicst description possi-
BILE Now. indicating to the clerk, he
conceived tn" idea OF specifying each
subdivision This gained some time.
Instead OF saying simple. Northwest
corner of section =. ne made of 1t four
separate descriptions. as follows: North
west quarter of northwest quarter;
northeast Of northwest quarter: south
west of northwest quarter, and south
east of northwest quarter
He was not so foolish as to read the
descriptions in succession, but so scat
tered them that the clerk putting down
the figures mechanically. had no idea
of the amount of unnecessary work he
was doing. The minute hands of the
clock dragged around. Thorpe droned
down the long column. The clerk
scratched industriousiy. repeating in Il
half voice each description as it was
Transcribed.
At length the task was finished. 1t
became necessary to type duplicate
lists of the descriptions. While the
somnolent youth finished his task
Thorpe listened for the messenger boy
on the stairs.
a faint slam was heard outside the
rickety old building. llasiy steps
sounded along tho corridor, The land
locker merely stopped the drumming
of his fingers on the broad arm of the
chair. The door flew open. and Wal
lace Carpenter walked quickly to him.
Thorpc's face lighted up rs he rose
to greet his partner The boy had not
forgotten their compact after all.
Then it's all right" queried the lat
\ter breathlessly.
HSurer' answered Thorpe heartily
.em In good shape"
Lsame time he was drawing the
lHpd the vigilant watchfulness
Fison.
lust in time" he said in al
"Never had so close {
impose you have cash or 6
~ That's all they'll take
mean:" asked Carpen
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-30

Morrison's eye suddenly became un-
easy
81 am somewhat busy this morning"
he objected with Il shade of command
in his voice
"If this gentleman suggested the
clerk dclicutcly
IL am sorry" put in Thorpe, with
brevity My time, TOO, is valuable"
Morrison looked AT him sharply.
MY deal is II big one he snapped.
81 can probably arrange with this gen
tlcmnn 10 let him have his farm"
Il claim precedence, replied Thorpe
calmly
Well said Morrison swift as light,
"Tll tell you, SmitherS I'll leave my
list Of descriptions and a check with
you Give me II receipt and mark my
lands off after you sc finished with
this gentleman
Now, government and state lands are
the property of the man who pays for
them Although the clerks receipt
might not give Morrison n valid claim,
nevertheless it would afford basis for
lawsuit Thorpe saw the trap and
interpoScd
Hold on" he interrupted. IL claim
prpcedcnce You can give no receipt
for any land in these townships until
after my business is transacted.
have reason to believe that this gentle
man and myself are both after the
same descriptions
What shouted Morrison. assuming
surprise
"You will have to wait your turn
Mr. Morrison" said the clerk, virtuouS
before SO many witnesses,
The business man was in a white
rage of excitement.
IL insist on my application being filed
at oncew he cried waving, his check
II have the money right here TO pay
for every acre of it. aud if | know the
law the first man to pay takes the
land
He slapped the check down on the
rail and hit il Il number OF times witt
the Hat of his hand Thorpe turned
and faced him with Il stccly look in his
level eyes.
- "Mr. Morrison" he said, you arc
N. right The first man who pays
,iapd, but have won the first
~. You will kindly stI
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-30

VFHI 'EplcNI ntlc mll' Town con
Hp sisting OF the usual imprinted
49, houses. tbt saloons mill. office
and general store To the latter he ad
Dressed himself for information
The proprietor, still sleepy. was mop
ping out the place,
Does that boat stop here" shouted
THORPE across the .ud>
'Somctiues, replied the man som
Do'ruily
"Nnl always"
Only when there's freight for her"
doesn't she stop for passengersI"
Nope
How does She know when there's
freight
oh they signal h"r from the mill"
But Thorpe was gone
Al the mill Thorpe dove for the en-.
ginr room he knew that elsewhere
the cinug of machinery and the hurry
OF business would leave scant attention
for him; and besides from the engine
room the signals would be given, He
found AS is often the case in north
country sawmills. il Scotchman in
charge
Does tho boat stop here this morn.
ing he inquired
'Weel," replied the engineer with
fearful deliberations 4 cunnu say But
] hae received In orders IL that effect
Can't you whistle her In Cor me?"
usked Thorpe
II Gamma" answered the engineer
promptly enough this time.
why not:
"ie're ma wha, body might call
freight
mo other way out of IT,
"Na
Thorpe was seized with an idea.
"IIere." he cried See that bow lder
over there? want TO ship that to
Mackinaw City by freight Oh this
boat
The Scotchman's eyes twinkled ap-
preciativeiy.
I'm doo,in' ye hae tn freight bill
from the office" he objected simply.
See here" replied Thorpe, i've got
to get that boat. It's worth $50 10 me.
and III square ii with the captain.
There's your twenty"
The Scotchmun deliberated. looking
aslant at tho ground and thoughtfully
Oiling cylinder with Il greasy rag.
ut II na he matter of life and
death?" he asked hopefully. she aye
stops for life and DEATH
n" replied Thorpe reluctantly.
with nm explosion: Yes, by
" is II | don't make that
YOU
hman chuckled and pocket
70 party to any such
moo for fresh
orked. pausins
EN- he
lum
Ager
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-30

GContinued on page y
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-30

"a -. yotn n, - loru trcsh pail OF ,Uutttr."
kIr. Morrison appeared on the sill.
en- Thorpe showed the stuff of which
Kos made
Sis the desk for buying govern.
\ds? he asked hurriedly.
Splied the clerk.
CGome descriptions | wish to
Y replied the clerk What
nA, the figures. which he
II, took from a
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-12-30

kYrE arrived out OF breath at a
IFaI typical little mill town con.
Hi sisting OF the usual imprinted
kmJ houses the saloons mill office
The daily sentinel., 1904-04-28

We are sole agents for
the Royal Worcester
CorsetS. Best on Market
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

The Frisco system never lags and among the many pretty call endars sent out for the current year few if any will surpass that of this popular road and it's ac- commodating passenger depart ment. The calendar embraces four leaflets, one to each season, and the coloring is very effective.
 The Louisiana Purchase Centen- nial is the theme of the affair and it is so impressive that when one plans a trip to the Worlds Fair he is very apt to think of the Frisco as the only way of getting there. The pictures are of De Soto at the Mississippi, " Found ing of St. Louis, Transfer of Northern Louisiana and Mar quette's Voyage of Discovery. 7
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
RECEIVER APPOINTED
 FOR IRA HUFFMAN.

Charles Henry on Saturday re- ceived notification of his appoint ment as receiver for the stock of Ira Huffman and immediately proceeded to sell the perishable goods, such as fruits, breads, cakes, etc.
 Commissioner Charles c. Cole made the appointment upon ap- plication from MT. Huffman to be declared a bankrupt. The liabilities of the firm aggregate about $2,0O0, according to the re- ceiver, while MT. Huffman stated to a reporter for the Independ- ent that his assets would not fall below $4, 1000.
 We are sorry to hear of the re- verses of MT. Huffman and hope that his troubles may be cleared up, so that he may continue his business.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
BLACK BEN DAVIS.
Horticulturists Decide it Came From a Seeding and is Su-
 perior to the Gano.

Van Buren, Jan. 15. After a three days session of the largest attended, most instructive and universally considered the most important session in the history of the organization, the State Horticultural Society adjourned this evening. Rogers, Ark, was chosen as the next place of meet ing, and the time the fourth Tuesday in January, 1905.
 After careful investigation 1t was decided that the black Ben Davis apple, the origin of which has long been in dispute, origi- hated from a seeding grown in Washington county, Arkansas, and that it was a separate and distinct variety and superior to the Gano, which has long been considered it's progenitor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

The editor is the recipient of a very handsome calendar from the Bank of Newport. The picture is a snow scene, yet not one of that stereotyped order which has grown monotonous to the. eye. The cabin of a farmer among the hills and the matron of the home in view are suggestive of that quietude and contentment which distinguishes the happy home of the independent tiller of the soil. The big heartedness of this yeo- marry, too, is told in the sheaf of grain hung up for the birds in this snow-bound world. The picture and calendar proper are very elaborately bordered in harmonizing colors.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
MANS UNREASONABLE SIN.

The unpardonable sin among men should be that of ingrati- tude. To be deceived by those whom we have loved and trusted causes the heart to turn to stone and the temper to gall.
 Mans inhumanity to man has caused thousands to mourn and the treachery of woman has caused confidence to flee and give way to mistrust, doubt and fear. No man can overcome the lasting effect of deception practiced up- on him by pretended friends, and in time he loses confidence in mankind. All is said to be fair in love, war and politics, but it is not true. Honesty and fair dealing are essential to conf- dence and trust in all the rela- tions of life, and the person who spurns them in any of the walks of earth will find himself without honor and friends sooner or later. -Ex.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

flaws to pick in the administra- tion of his office, as the finances of the county have been well handled by this worthy public official. The Captains friends are very loyal in his behalf, as is shown in theiys petition for his candidacy, Ind with a record such as he is able to call atten- tion to, he will no doubt make a strong race.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
THE HOOSIER GIRL.

When a person or a number of persons who try to do right, let their manners be ever so ludic- rous, their dialect ever so un- couth, in the end they will inn press the people or community in which they live with the sin cerity of their motives. In the end they will win out. Just the simple, plain and unvarnished story of the struggle for success of such people is often a pathetic as well as humorous recital.
 The above is probably an hon. est criticism of ''The Hoosier Girl' for the reason that the drama is true blending of the funny and serious, just as repre- sented by the lives of some per sons. The story is dramatic fol the reason that it is filled witf stage surprises, at the same time it is a simple story because i deals with only simple people While not claiming to be a home spun story it is at the same time true to life.
 At opera house, Wednesda, night, January 21.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

So long as Governor Davis was absent from the trial at Hope, there was no necessity of search ing the court room spectators for concealed weapons. Leave this brewer of animosities and class hatred out of any assembly and you will have no disgraceful re- sorts to force, such as have char aeterized the campaign for gov. ernor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
Bad Blood ]?

Bad blood shows itself in a thousand familiar ways. Pmples boils muddy complexion headache bacache and general tired-out feeling among the common results of impure blood ohnstons Tonic Capsules purify and enrich the blood.
 Rhematism gou eczema catarrh anemia, scurvy, scofula  the lack of certain necessary food substances.
 Jhnston's nt that be taken toPur and enrich the blood functions to abIndantiy supply with rich and selfusanng bodily structures right because they the blood nou renewal.
 Johnston's Tonic reliable satisfactory painful sweing boi troubles and a long list of common ais and ills
  with the following
  of dealer whose below, half of them, Michigan Drug Detroit
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
FOR SHERIFF.

To the voters of Jackson county.
 am a candidate for reelection to the office of sheriff of Jackson county. subject to Demo cratic primary if one is held. Feeling that have discharged the duties of that office in such a manner as to merit your confidence and thank ing you for your support in the past and asking your help in the future If elected 1 will do my duty. Your fellow citizen, R. w. HANDY.
 We are authorized to announce Shell Simmons as a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson county, subject to the action sof the Democratic party.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce E. l.. Boyce a candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county. subject to the Demo cratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Otis W. Scar borough as candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

An abstract of the tax books of Jackson county has just been filed with the secretary of state, showing our assessed valuation for 1903 to be $5, ,O55, 566 or an increase of $1, 2O8,657 from the valuation of 1902, which was $3, ,S46, 909. There's nothing the matter with Jackson county.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

The congressional delegation of this state, with two exceptions Clarke and Macon, have written a letter to President Roosevelt, endorsing Senator Jas. K. Jones as a member of the canal com mission. It's a case of ' to Z and the sentiment of the people they represent maintains this ratio.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as a candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce James 5. Jones as candidate for reelection to the office of CIT cult clerk of Jackson county, subject to the Dem- ocratic primary election
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
FOR SALE.

Frame store house of two good rooms good location for mercan- tile business at Jacksonport, Ark. b30d J. M. GRUBBs,
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
Surprise Prizes

Given away to get the people to talk about Bixler Physical Train ing in Penmanship, the best method of instruction in the world Saves 90 per cent of time, etc. Merit Prizes, Surprise Prizes, Prize Prizes, Sure Prizes, Big Prizes, Little Prizes, Con- tingent Prize and other prizes for little folks and big folk. Send 1Oc for Business Penman, 12 writing notices sample rapid writing, skilled Bird Flourish, and full particulars. q Surprise Prize will be included, worth from 10c to a $1, and a S10 prize goes with each tooth 10c order conditional. )
 Prof. G. Bixler,
 97 Ogden Ave,
 Chicago, Ill.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

The supreme court, after duly analyzing the case of Newport, has prescribed long walks for the topers.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

The Independent in this issue announces the candidacy of Capt. w. A. Joyce for reelection as county treasurer. There are no
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
BATEsvTLLE BRANCH.
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FoR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce T. T. Ward as a candidate for the office of representative of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
SPRING 1904.

New and elegant embroideries just received at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 16btf
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
FOR CITY MARSHA

Thou shalt not drink in the First Ward.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16

Law, especially the techni- calities thereof, does not always represent reason or justice.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-16
FOR TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce Dr. F. G. Smith as candidate for the office of treasurer of Jack son county. subject to the Democaatic primary election
 We are authorized to announce Capt. W. A. Joyce as candidate for reelection to the office of treasurer of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK. We are authorized to announce K. C. Water man as a candidate for the office of County Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce G. A. Lockard as candidate for the office of county clerk, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 FOR CITY MARSHAL. We are authorized to announce Abe Balew as a candidate for Marshal of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
The state herald., 1904-07-01
MoFFAT ROAD EXCURSION.
Opening Of New Line Celebrated by
Denver Chamber Of Commerce.


Denver, June ga train of four
teen magnificent new vestibuled
coaches in two sections of seven cars
each. carried the Denver Chamber OF
Commerce excursion to Mammoth, the
present terminus of the Denver. North
western & Pacific railway, Thursday.
About a thousand members OF the
chamber and other citizens went, and
nearly as many more would have gone
If room could have been provided for
them. Preparations had been made for
lunch at the end OF the line, about for
ty-eight miles from Denver, but the
crowd exceeded all expectations and
many came back hungry.
All returned enthusiastic in their
praise of the wonderful scenic attrac-
tions of the route and the exception
ally solid and permanent construction
OF the roadway.
At Mammoth number OF speeches
were made by prominent men. ]. f.
Callbreath, Jr., president OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce, said:
Denver. the Queen City OF the
Plains, has wished for, hoped for,
prayed for the time when II would be
upon a through line from the Atlantic
to the Pacific seaboard. The realiza-
ton OF our hope came when least ex'
pected.
I'VE have tried for quarter OF n
century to interest outside capital In
this enterprise. and failed. We are as
sembled to-day TO do honor to the
builder. We bow In profound admlra-
tlon to the mind that conceived this
grand enterprise. the courage that has
without faltering finally triumphed
over every obstacle. This dis
play OF confidence In the fu'
ture makes builders OF us all,
for who can falter when our
greatest fnancier has staked the ac'
cumulations OF lifetime upoa this
enterprise?
"And this is not the only obligation
we owe David II. Moffat. After the
building OF the Union Pacific the pros
poets for Denver were at the lowest,
and her citizens were willing TO pull
out at great sacrifice to more invit.
ing fields. At this critical time In the
history of the state Mr.. Mofiat and his
associates saved our fortunes by
building the Denver Pacific from Den
yer to Cheyenne.
Il digress here to acknowledge in
passing our obligation to that other
commonwealth builder who has gone
TO his final resting place. refer to
former Governor John Evans.
1T is. indeed. happy coincidence
that the son OF tho lllustrlous man II
the trusted coadjutor of Mr.. Moffat In
the building OF this new road.
Then. also. the genius that located
the line. fixed the grades and built the
road. Is n Colorado product. and this Is
n further matter for felicltatlon. ! re.
fer. OF course, 10 Mr., Carl Ridgway.
the greatest mountain railroad builder
In the world"
The state herald., 1904-07-01
Bees In New York City.

A new and novel exhibit. calculated
20 attract and Instruct the young folks.
has just been placed In the Entomolog.
ical hall OF the American museum OF
natural history In New York, arranged
by Prof. W. Beutenmuller.
Here an observation beehive has
been constructed. having a large
swarm OF busy inmates. This Is at.
tached to the window and opening on
them outside. allows the bees TO fly
in and out. usually across the park.
After a while they return TO their
quarters with their bodies literally
turned yellow from the accumulated
stores OF pollen. Almost Immediately
they proceed to deposit this In the
frames get In the interior, containing
the honeycomb cells.
Through glass partitions on the
three sides the army of little Industrial
workers can be seen plainly. giving a
realistic. unfamiliar sight of the opera.
tion OF honey making, as well as af,
fordlng fine opportunity for noting
their characteristic habits and pecu.
liar maneuycrs nt close range. This
Is hardly possible under usual condl.
tions out OF doors. owing TO the sting.
Ing nature OF bees. This Is proving
popular feature for after school and
saturday morning visits, ON rush &C.
casions n line II formed which gives
each one chance TO look within.
To supplement this there Is an nd.
dltlonnl display In nearby case Of
pictures. In detail from actual spccl.
mems, OF nil the different stages honey
naHumes hsfpra IL Ia gpmntptpd In,
cluding variety OF bees. the beet
moth and section OF destroyed
comb. the work OF this pest
The state herald., 1904-07-01
War. 1ha. leach Humility.

When the Boer war was covering
Great Britain with humiliation her
sternest critics were the German edi-
tors and the German people generally
who ridiculed British blnnders and
gloated over British reverses. Ger
many would show how war overseas
should be conducted If once given a
chance. Finally the chance came,
with the result that the blacks of
southwest Africa are teaching her the
same wholesome lesson of humility
which the Beers taught the British
Russia, which was TO drive the upstart
Japanese into the sea has suffered more
embarrassment and downright dis
grace in few weeks than any other
modern power that has gone to war
since war under modern conditions
first began. The only power that has
taken mp arms in generation which
has made no mistakes and incurred
no censure from any critical quarter
is one just emerged from medievalim,
of not barbarism. and which had never
fought battle on land or sea against
modern power.-Cleveland Plain.
dealer.
The state herald., 1904-07-01
FOOD FACTS
What an NJ. o. Learned.


A prominent physician OF Rome.
Georgia. went through food expert.
onec which he makes public:
1T was my own experience that
first led mo TO advocate Grapo.Nuts
food and also know from having pre-
scribcd II to conynloseonta and other
weak patients that the food IL won
dcrful rcbulldor and reatorcr Of nerve
and brain tissue. ms well aS muscle.
II improves the digestion and sick
patients always gain Just as did In
strength aud weight very rapidly.
II was In such n low state that had
90 give up my work entirely and no 10
the mountains OF this state. but two
months there did not improve me. In
fact was not quite ns well as when
left home, My food absolutely re'
fused 10 sustain mo and II became
plain that | mus, change. thcn began
TO use Grape Nuts food and In two
waokn could walk mile without the
least fatigue ana In nyc weeks re'
turned 10 my home ard practice, taxi
IN Mp hard work again. Since that
time have felt M Well aud strong ns
! ever did In my life.
"As n physician who seeks TO help
NIL sufferers I consider II duty to
make these facts public" Name rlV'
On BY Postum Co. iln,'lo Creek. Mich,
Trial 10 days ON Grape Nuts when
the regular food does not seem TO uus'
tain the body will work miracles,
There's reason"
Look In each pkg for the famous
little book, "Tho Road TO wellyllls."