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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11

We have nothing but kind,
grateful words for the past win
ter, whose w-(sand) was so
deep around our dwelling and
yard fence gate, the most daring
bill collectors tailed to plow
their way to us,
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11

Shirley Brazele, an ex-typo
of the Slayer, was in town Tues
day. He was enroute to Plain
view.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11
Democratic Meeting.

Hon. r. A. Campbell, chair
man of the Democratic Execu-
tive committee for this county,
informs the News that owing to
the unfayorable weather of last
Saturday, the committee meet
ing set for them was postponed
to 3 D. m. Saturday. March 10,
aud that an invitation is cor
daily extended to every demo-
crat in the county to be present.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11

DR.. J. l.. Howell came in Mon
day morning from Rockwall
county. He says grass is get
ting green down there.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11

1t it perhaps too early to say
with certainty that Randall
county is to have what is called
a bumper cotton crop this year
but it may truthfully be said
that some of our most energetic
farmers have taken the matter
of it's culture into earnest con-
sideration, Many stock farmers
that have not heretofore includ-
ed this product as worthy atten-
tion, will in mapping out their
acreage so that dlversitication
and rotation may be given at
tentlon, allot from five to TWEEN
tv-tive acres to the test OF the
heecy staple. AS a matter OF
fact this is most encouraging
for in it we find the welcome in
formation that the farmers are
considering the adaptability OF
this soil to crops of all kinds;
that their methods in the future
will be more systematic, which
means that the results will be
more certain; and this systemat,
ic arrangement and study OF the
needs of crop are in some SORT
solution OF the problem OF put
ting into d state of cultivation
lands that have been abandoned
for ages to the buffalo. Ano
another gratifying report iron
these same farmers is to the
effect that new improvement:
are taking place in every line o
farm work, or at least prepara
ton is made in that direction
There are signs that the mum
Der of improved agriculture
implements is to be largely in
creased, as evidenced by the i'm
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11

The Newsis indebted TO Wade
Stephenson for timely aid when
most needed. Thanks.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-03-11
SIDE TALKS.

At the first cotton convention
held by the farmers Of Randall
county the latter part OF Janua'
ry, only 60 acres of this valua-
bic Plains land was promised
by parties representing the
meeting for its cultivation. As
a consequence of this apathy in
tine infancy of the agitation of
cotton culture, the News was
twitted good -naturedly by some
of the south Plains newspapers,
nota bly, among which was the
dry good humor of the Lockney
Beacon. This good paper in
recording the number of acres
subscribed for cotton culture as
a result of the meeting, asked
the droll, taunting questions:
"Isn t that going it a little too
heavy, Bud?" At the time the
News could not see the funny
part of the joke, but now that
some 500 acres has swelled the
list we can shake hands with
Bro. Oliver with a heart free of
all malicious afterthought.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
FOR FOOTBALL BALL.

At a meeting last night of the di-
rectors of the Savannah Athletic AS
eociation and the members of the Sa-
vannah football team. arrangements
were completed for the dance to be
given on the evening of Jan. %, at
the Guards Hall, for the benefit of the
football players.
Tickets have been placed on sale in
the stores of the leading merchants
and in the hotels. and have been dis
trbuted among the members of the
team and the association. 1t is believed
that fully 500 will be sold. A large
number will be purchased purely from
q complimentary standpoint.
Il want five of those tickets" said a
gentleman last night; Il never saw a
game of football in my life, and it has
been twenty-five years since l have
tripped the light fantastic, but the rec
ord the team has made entities 1t to
the patronage of the public. l hope
everyone who has any interest in the
team will help the boys"
This is the position taken by many
others. The management hopes to ar
range all of it's games next year, with
the possible exception or the Chafles-
ton game, with college teams. 1t is
believed that if the team is assured in
a substantial way of the appreciation
of the citizens, that there will be no
trouble in getting men out to practice
next year. and that the team which
represents Savannah will be even
stronger than the one of the past sea-
son.
The tickets are being sold for 81
each. Ladies will be admitted to the
ball free.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
OVATION FOR CHAMBERLAIN.
The Guild Hall Was Packed TO Hear
Him Speak.

The Guild Hall Was Packed TO Hear
Him Speak.
London, Jan. l9.-The Guild Hall
was packed to suffocation to-day to
hear Joseph Chamberlain speak
Mr.. Chamberlain, who was accom-
panied by his wife. received an ova-
ton. He began by declaring that the
provincial centers of commerce of the
United Kingdom had been heard from
in regard to his tariff proposals, but
the views of the citizens of London
were not yet known. He desired to as
certain how the city man felt on the
subject of his scheme. He pointed out
that while London was now the clear
ing house of the world he doubted II
that position could be maintained If
the ancient fiscal superstition was to
be upheld.
His opponents claimed that the re-
cent Board of Trade returns Destroy
ed his contentious, but he intended to
base his future arguments on those re-
turns, as they proved that the growth
of foreign expectations to the British
colonies had greatly exceeded the
growth Of expectations from the moth
erland. The position Of Great Britain
was deteriorating. and though he an
ticipated no immediate catastrophe,
the situation called loudly for some
remedy. The lessons OF the past must
be applied and the framework Of a
new empire must be built up under
new conditions. by adopting the pro-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

been up would have won easily. At
the fall of the barrier Sky Blue was
off flying, but in the first furlong Fade
Many had nosed in front and was run
ming easily a length in the lead. At
the turn into the stretch Sky Blue
seemed to be in distress. and the boy
went to the whip. Down the stretch
they raced. Fade Many still in the
lead. At the sixteenth pole Mangis
lost his courage and commenced swing
ing to the reins for dear life as though
he We're afraid he were going to fall
off. Sky Blue came with a final rush
and won by a half length. with Fade
Many second and Edna Lowe third
Sky Blue opened at to l and was
backed down to to 9 the books losing
heavily to the race
There were four starters in the last
race at five furlongs and it looked like
nothing but Bonnie Leslie. There were
many who pinned their faith to King
full, however and in a short while he
was backed down to favorite's place.
Dock Mayer. who defeated Kingfull
two or three times on the track at
six furlongs, also had many support
ers but he was hardly up to a race
yesterday and the best he could do
was second. Kingfull was the first
to break and was never headed Dock
Mayer finishing close up, with Bonnie
Leslie. third.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

would burst from gifts for his En-
rresS-to-be.
The premilinary celebration began
some days in advance of the actual
GROWING. On the morning set for the
ceremony Seoul was crowded from its
walls to the gates of the Emperor's
palace. Mobiles from the remotest cor
ners of Corea had come to pay their
respects; the humblest coolie who
could desert his boat or little farm
put on his gayest apparel and tramped
to the city of his lord.
At the entrance to the palace were
stationed a great squad of the I'M
perial Guard, who, armed with hatch
cts at the end of poles, prevented the
throng from crowding in to close. All
along the line of march similar guards
were placed In the narrow streets inn
mediately surrounding the palace the
Emperor's army awaited signal to
march.
The signal was finally given. At the
head of the procession moved the gen.
erals of the army and the most favored
troops. When thousand or more SOL
diers had passed, trumpets blared, the
palace gates were. thrown wide open,
and in glittering helmets and armor OF
500 years ago, out marched the EN-
peror's body guard.
tendants in dazzling silks and waving
plumes. Finally, with din of drums,
two chairs emerged. in one of these
chairs sat the Emperor and in the 9TH
er Emily Brown, Empress of Corea.
Perhaps never before had a civilized
being been appareled as she was. From
head to foot she was covered with
gems ana silks so thick that they fell
in folds like heavy wooden cloth.
Above the royal chairs waved BAN
ner with a flying dragon fourteen feet
long. Under the banner was an i'm
mense red parasol, indicating to the
people that their monarch had shared
his nower and throne with the woman
by his side
The instant vi Hyeung and his EN-
press appeared every head was bowed,
In the rear Of the royal pair marched
robles and richly appareled guards
When all had emerged the great gates
changed shut and the rest OF the army
swung into line.
Through the principal streets OF Sc.
oul the great procession swept, ano
then back into the palace gates. Thlsi
so far as the public was concerned
ended the ceremonies, but within
great feast had been prepared. There
covered with royal jewels and wearing
a crown, Emily Brown sat at the En-
peror's right
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
MATINEE RACES GOOD SPORT
FOR THOSE WHO HAD HOLIDAY
Large Crowd Braved Cold Wind to See the Ponies
Run.

A satisfactory crowd witnessed the
races at the Savannah track yester-
day afternoon despite the extremely
disagreeable weather. and the three
events carded for the afternoon fur
nished good sport.
The first event of the afternoon was
the match race at five furlongs, be-
tween Leonoster and Kingfull. Leon
oster was freely touted as a cinch and
was at once installed favorite in the
betting Kingfull was held at even
money and the son of Leonatus at 7
10 10, but the race was triffe short.
for Leonatus and Kingfull drew away
at the start and was never headed,
crossing the tape nearly two lengths
TO the good. Leonoster appeared stiff
and a little sore when he was brought
out for his preliminary exercise, but
when he was breezed through the
stretch he looked good to the rail
birds, and they all went to him hook,
line and sinker.
In the second event Sky Blue won
q fluke victory, though he might have
been the class of that race. Fade
Many ran the most impressive race,
and had a better boy than Mangis
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

living in an older place still if snake
had not fallen from one of it's ceiling
and frightened the Emperor Five
hundred guards protect her, 1000 re-
tanners reside in the grounds, and just
outside the royal residence is almost
, the entire standing army of the
kingdom.
Empress ON C"Dawn of the Morn
ing'O was partially reared in Ohio.
When she was Is years old her father
a Presbyterian missionary, was sent
to Corea, and she went with him ia
sing in the mission choir.
Emperors have their own way in
Corea, and the Emperor commanded
the missionary's daughter to enter his
household.
For a time Miss Brown refused. but
having obtained the Emperors promise
of marriage, she yielded and left the
mission church. The American girl
was obliged to wait upon tragic events.
The women of the Corean court have
not lived easy lives, and the first
Wlte or the Emperor came to an end
which might have warned Emily Brown
of the step she was taking.
The former Empress had been ON
nlpotent in the kingdom, and every
corner of the palace, every street in
Seoul, was watched by her spies 1t
was said that she was too favorable
TO Russia, and there were other rea-
sons why she should be hated; and
one day' twenty years ago, while
trouble with Japan was on, the EN-
press disappeared, and Corea was
ordered to go into mourning for
twelve months.
Then the dead" Empress appeared
again at court, and it transpired that
she had been struggled from the pal
ace disguised as a soldiers wife, an
other woman having been killed in her
place. Back from the dead, she reign
ed thirteen years beside her husband,
until one tragic day there happened at
Seoul the like of what recently hap
pened at Belgrade.
Tai Wen Kun, the father of the EN-
peror, man with IA heart of stone"
stage-managed an assassination which
carried off the Empress and drove the
Emperor once more to flight. When
the crisis was over vi Hyeung came
back to Seoul, was quietly married TO
Emily Brown, assumed the title of
Emperor again, and early in 1903, on the
fortieth anniversary of his accession,
announced his marriage to his people.
For months previous to the corona
ton Of Empress ON yellow stream
of yen flowed from the royal palace.
It summoned a procession of~men and
beasts bearing burdens, until ii SEEM
ed that the Emperor's treasure house
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE
ON COMMERCIAL MATTERS
estion Of Government Reports Upon Cotton
and Grain Discussed

Washington. Jan. 1.-the National
Board of Trade met here to-day for its
thirty-fourth annual session with about
seventy-hve delegates present, repre-
senting approximately thirty-five COM
nIercial organizations in different parts
of the country, out of a total member
ship of forty-seven bodies.
The principal matter of interest
which came up during the session was
the report submitted by C. B. Murray,
chairman of the Committee on Crop
Statistics. which discussed the standing
recommendation that the government
crop reports be collected either by the
census bureau or the Department of
Agriculture alone. The opinion seemed
to prevail that the bureau of statistics
of the Agricultural Department is the
better prepared to do the work
H. s. Grimes of the Grain Dealers
Association, challenged statement
contained in the report, that I'VE ok
pect too much of the government"
How can we expect too much OF the
government on such vital points," he
asked. Above all things" he con-
Hinued, 1--WE want accurate reports.
most perfect. Cotton raising is limi-
ted to five states: grain to twenty
five. Why cannot we have as accurate
grain reports as cotton reports?"
Mr.. Murray replied that the differ
ence was in the basis of obtaining the
Information. How can the govern
mcnt estimate the crop when the
farmer himself cannot estimate his
own crop?' he asked, to which Mr..
Grims suggested that since IL was the
invisible supply which affected the
markets, deputized agents might as
certain the amount of grain in the
! farmers granaries.
At the annual banquet tonight, Sec
I rotary Cortelyou, speaking of the work
Of the Department Of Commerce and
| Labor, said:
This new executive establishment is
a great department OF peace. Its con-
! quests are 10 be made along the lines
Of commerce ana Industry. It's mis-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
FIVE BALL LEAGUES
IN SOUTH THIS SEASON,

No other section of country can
make such a showing:
Southern League.
Cotton States League.
Texas League.
South Texas League.
South Atlantic League.
When tickle April bids adieu to the
land of the sun, five baseball leagues
will be running in full blast in the
South -Four of the leagues are estab-
lished successes. The fifth, and latest,
is an assured success.
Baseball is waxing in the South and
the wane is not in sight Honesty
and sportsmanlike competition have
made four leagues a success and have
aroused an unparalleled interest in the
great game. No other section of the
country can show such progress in
professional sport.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
NEW ORLEANS RACES.

New Orleans, Jan. 19.-Allegrette and
Lady Lavish, the latter well backed,
We're the only beaten favorites to-day.
Summary:
First Race-Six furlongs. Ostrich, 9
to 5, won, with Earl Kahler, to 5,
second, and Bounding, zoe to l, third.
Time TIA.
Second Race-Six furlonga Little
Jack Horner, 10 to 5, won, with Allie
grette, to 1, second, and Preakness,
Z to l, third. Time ia 1-5.
Third Race-Seven furlongs. ]. P.
Mayberry, 4 to /, won, with Lady Law
ish, to 10, second, and Sweet Nell,
16 to l, third. Time 1927.
Fourth Race-Mile handicap. Tribes
Hill, 9 to 10, won, with DeReszke, I
to l, second, and Lev Dorsey, 13 to 10,
third Time 1883 AS.
Fifth Race-Mile and an eighth.
Boaster, 8 to 5. won, with Sweetsey,
Kitty Clyde, 8 to ,, second, and Bon
net, to /, third Time 1856.
Sixth Race-Mile and seventy yards.
Mauser, 3 to 5, won, with Kiwasa, 20 20
l, second. and Hymettus, to 2, third.
Time 1:45 4-5.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
CH0YNSKI WAS PUT OUT
IN THE FIRST ROUND.
After the Fight Principals and Sec
Onds Were "Pinched."

hhtcE the ElEht TFInc1paIs ana Sec
Onds Were "Pinched."
Boston, Jan. 19.-Kid Carter of Brook
Ign knocked out Joe Choynski of Chi
cago, after. two minutes of fighting in
the first round before the Criterion
Athletic Club tonight.
Choynski had the better of the round
up to the knockout, when Carter land
ed a vicious right hand jab for the
stomach. and the Chicago man went
down and out.
The blow looked low to the spectators
and the referees decision awarding the
bout to Carter was received with cries
of Foul
Choynski was out nearly four min
utes and appeared in great distress.
The men were matched to fight fff-
teen rounds.
Later tonight Carter and Choynski
were arrested, charged with mutual
assault. Eight other men, including
seconds and referee, and the manager
OF the club, were also arrested on the
charge of aiding and abetting a prize
fight Each was bailed in the sum of
$780,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

sion is to foster, promote and de-
velop' and we have construed this
broad language to mean. not the in
lection of the department into fields
where it does not belong, but rather
that, adhering strictly to the lines Of
federal jurisdiction, it shall put in
formation and suggestion into the
hands of the business man-informa-
ton and suggestion into the hands Of
the toiler, whether he be employer or
employee; and that, in addition, it shall
seek to enforce fairly and impartially
and with sanity and conservatism the
various laws under which ii operates. !"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
C0RC0RAN'S FOOT
SUCCESSFULLY AMPUTATED.

1t was announced at st. Joseph's
Hospital at II o'clock last night that
the amputation of Tommy Corcorans
foot had proven a successful operation,
and that the little prize fighter was
resting easy. Some time ago his left
foot was injured in fall. and his
physician decided Monday that an op-
GRAFTON would be necessary. He will
be confined at the hospital for several
weeks. His misfortune will forever
retire him from the prize ring.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

tective policy adopted by every other
civilized nation and creating new
bonds of union with the colonies.
Although no vote of confidence was
permitted. the extraordinary enthu-
siasm of the members of the Stock
Exchange must have assured the for
mer Colonial Secretary that he had the
full sympathy of his audience.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
EMILY BROWNS ROMANCE.
Ohio Girl Who Is Empress of Corea
Preachers Daughter.
from the Baltimore Sun.

The Empress Dowager of Corea,
mother of Emperor vi Hyeung, is of
far less interest to Americans than the
present Empress Lady Om," who
was Emily Brown, an Ohio girl,
daughter of a missionary.
This American girl lives in a palace
400 years old, and might have been
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
ANTE-DATED BALL TALK

Manager Jack Mayes of the Tech
baseball team, has planned and almost
completed a trip to Tennessee for his
team. Six games will be played three
with Vanderbilt and three with Sewa-
nee, both members of the big Southern
four, and two of the best college teams
that have ever been seen on a South
ern diamond. The games with Van
derbilt will be played Oh the 2tst, 22nii
and 23d of May, and the Sewanee
games will come right after these.
1t is probable that Andy Roth, last
years catcher of the Nashville South
ern League team, will play with At
lanta next year. for Fisher and Knoll
can take care of the Nashville catch
ing department, and as Manager Pow
ell needs a catcher, it is almost a GER
tainty that he will get Roth.
The Southern League will start off
on Sept. q. week before the usual
time, and schedule of 40 games will
be played. Montgomery will open in
Atlanta, Little Rock in New Orleans
Memphis in Shreveport, and Nashville
in Birmingham.
Jack Barrett of Washington, D. c.,
was elected manager of the 1904 Tech
football team, at the meeting of the
Athletic Association yesterday in At
lanta. He was opposed by Frank Da-
vies of Chattanooga. Barrett is the
son of the late DR.. r. S. Barrett who
was rector of st. Luke's Church in At
lanta. and is one of the most popular
students at the Tech. The Tech foot
ball schedule is rapidly being arranged
and will be one of the best made by a
Georgia college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-12
Army Orders.

Can't Lorenzo P. Dawson, 5th Infantry,
has been ordered to the general hospital.
Washington barracks, for observation and
treatment.
Contract Surgeon Milton Vaughan has
been relieved from duty in the Philippines
and ordered to Fort Douglas, Utah. to re-
lieve Contract Surgeon James H. Hepburn,
who is ordered to his home Jersey Shore,
Pa. for annulment of his contract
Capt. p. e. NJ. Walker, 18TH Infantry. at
Huntington, w. Va, has been ordered to
Patrick, W. Va. to procure evidence in the
case of an enlisted man now at Fort Myer
Va, awaiting trial by general court-mar-
tial.
First Lieut.. Dana T. Merrill 18th Infan-
try, at Parkersburg, w. Va, has been or
dered to Spencer, w. Va, to procure evil
dence in the case of an enlisted man at
Fort Myer, Va, awaiting trial by general
cOurt-martial.
First Lieut. Henry w Parker, I'd Cavalry,
has been granted two months leave of abb
sence.
Capt. Albert s. Brookes. 18th Infantry.
has been relieved from treatment as a pa
tient In the United States General Hospital,
Fort Bayard, N. M. and ordered to join
his company.
First Lieut.. Richard o. Richard, Signal
Corps. has been ordered to Benecia bar
racks. California, for duty.
First Lieut.. Alfred T. Clifton, Signal
Corps has been ordered to Seattle, Wash.
for duty pertaining to the Alaskan tele-
graph system. receiving from First Lieut..
James s.. Butler all funds and property for
which he Is responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-12
The Defenders of Washington.
the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
There are monuments and monuments
being erected in every part of our great
country, especially in the city of Washing
ton, D. C.-monuments to generals, ad-
mirals, foreign counts, kings and others,
some of whom have rendered great and
noble service for our country, and some
who have done nothing-but none to those
gallant sons of the District of Columbia
who stood as a bulwark during the dark
days Of 1861 between the north and the
south until relieved by the great army from
the north east and west. These same men
and boys made possible the Inauguration of
President Lincoln March 4, 1861. These
men, a number of whom are still living.
were doing military service at the capital
previous to the call for soldiers, and were
the very first to be regularly enlisted under
the call of President Lincoln. They were
the first to advance into Maryland and Vir-
ginia, to take the first prisoners of war,
and to lose their lives at the front. They
furnished their own uniforms and every
thing for their own maintenance. There is
laid out the plans of our beautiful city over
100 years ago, and to the man who helped
beautify the same over thirty years ago,
but none to the veterans who certainly
saved the city, and maybe the government
itself, over forty-three years ago. Now, 1t
certainly seems no more than an act of
Justice that some sort of a suitable shaft
should be placed in some prominent part of
the city of Washington to commemorate
the services of these old soldiers.
FRANK BURROWS.