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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-05-11

Read the school commencement
program in this paper.
DR.. J. J. Hanna, the eye, ear
nose and throat specialist of Am
arillo will be here on May 25. oats
John A. Wallace, |. N. Hicks
and Frank Smith have each got
plans out for new residences.
J. G. Hunt and J. H. Pinson are
now part of the Randall County
Land Co.
T, G. Thompson is having a
room added to the north side of his
residence.
Incorporation is about the only
guarantee for anything like proper
sanitary conditions.
DR., Stewart reports daughter
for Frank AmeS and wife on May
end.
Cards with Plains rainfall by
months for Id years at The News
office
Whatever may be said to the
contrary Canyon City has just as
good a show for the Santa Fe
shops as Amarillo.
Blanks for plating, 8l2XIl
inches with one inch square blocks
printed, at The News office.
All kinds of Racket Goods,
School Supplies and Confection-
cry at Wilson S. Try us.
Some forty votes were recorded
in the school trustee election Satur-
day resulting in the return of the
old board, almost unanimously.
We are glad to put our old friend,
B. D. McLarry on our subscription
rolls again. He is now residing at
Lubbock.
Monday there was 80 cars loaded
with freight, merchandise etc,
standing on the tracks at the depot
and no place to put it.
The consensus of opinion rela-
tive to incorporation for Canyon
City is that the two town sections
should be included.
T. J. Moser has bought an in
terest in the Ewell Brown barber
shop and it will now run three
chairs.
The two, soon to be erected,
concrete buildings in contemplation
by Frank Smith are to be ooxI 80
feet and two stories high, and the
cost is estimated at $4,000.
Last week the grading gangs on
the new railroad began at Plain
view moving this way. This part
of the job will soon be done. Cross
ties are already coming in and the
iron, if our information be correct,
will be laid before frost.
Postmaster B. E. Cobb and
daughter, Miss Nettie, left Monday
evening for Dallas. After attend
ing the Reunion of Mexican War
Veterans, of which Mr.. Cobb is a
member, they will visit relatives at
Cleburne, returning home some
time next week.
John Turner has the contract for
a residence for j. F. Smith. 1t will
be erected on the lot just south of
the Christian Church, is to have
four rooms, hall and bath room
on the first floor and three rooms
and hall above. 1t will be on a
brick foundation and the estimate
cost is $4,000.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-05-11

County Chairman, Geo. A. Bran
don.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

for you, gentlemen, in few minutes. Captain
Markart, you rest here for tonight, for your
horses sake well your own L suppose your
business will wait till the morning."
My orders were to lose not a moment in COM
muncating it to you, sir.
Very well. You're from His Majesty?"
Eyes, sif.
The King comes frst-and I dare say your
affair will wait, Zerkovitch?"
Zerkovitch protested with eagerness by
means discreet in the presence of third party
aide-de-camp to Stenovics- No, sir, no, it
can't wait an
The Prince interrupted. Nonsense, man, non
sense! Now go to your I'll come in and
bid you goodnight" He pushed his overzealous
friend from the room, calling to Peter Vassip to
guide him to the apartment he to occupy.
Then he came back to Markart Now, Cap
tain!'
Markart took out his letter and presented it with
a salute.
sit down while l read it," said the Prince
seating himself at the table.
The Prince read his letter, and sat playing with
it in his fingers for half minute or SO. Then
thought seemed to strike him. Heavens, l never
told Peter to light fires! hope he has. You are
wet and zerkovitch is terribly likely to take cold "
He jumped up Excuse me; we have no bells in
this old place. you know" He ran out of the
room, closing the door behind him
Markart sprang to the door. He did not dare
to open it, but he listened to the Princes footsteps
They sounded to the left-one two, three four,
five, six PAGES They stopped door opened and
shut. Markart made mental note and went back
to the fire. smiling. He thought that i6ea of his
really would please General Stenovics.
In three minutes the Prince returned. Il did
Peter injustice-Zerkovitch' fire is all right, he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY II. 1906

so is mine, Peter" said Zerkovitch
Markart's humor touched again; he began
to laugh. Zerkovitch laughed too; but there was
touch of excitement and nervousness in his mirth.
His Royal Highness is in bed" said Peter
Vassip.
I'm afraid you must rouse him. Ny business
is Immediate" said Markart. And | suppose
yours is too, NJ. Zerkovitch?' he added jokingy
That it is, - said Zerkovitch.
"I1 rouse the Prince Will you follow me-
gentlemen"
Peter closed and barred the gate, and they fol-
lowed him through the courtyard. couple of
sentries pacing it. for the rest all was
still. Peter led them into small room where
fire burning and left them together.
Side by side they stood close to the fire; each
flung away his coat and tried to dry his
boots and breeches at the comforting blaze
We must keep this story secret, or we
shall be laughed at by all Slavna NJ Zerko-
WITCH
Zerkovitch gave him sharp glance Il should
think you would report your discreet conduct to
your superiors, Captain Orders are orders, secrecy
is secrecy though it turns out that there was
no need. for it"
Markart was about to reply with joke, when
the Prince entered. He greeted both cordially,
showing, of course, in Markarts presence, no sur
prise at Zerkovitchs arrival.
There will be rooms and food and wine ready
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

said And there's good one in your room too,
he tells me. And now, Captain Markart, to our
business. You know the contents of the letter you
carried?''
Yes, sir. They communicated to me- in
view of their urgency and in case of accident to
the letter"
AS matter of form, repeat the gist to me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27
CHAPTER XII.
Joyful of Heart

HE storm had passed; day broke calm and
radiant the Castle of Praslok; sunshine
played caressingly the lake and the hills.
Markart had breakfasted and paid a visit to his
horse; he wanted to be off by nine o'clock, and
r only LOT ehH te ar
vivid enjoyment of the change of weather, when
he Sophy coming along the road. She had
been for walk. Her eyes and cheeks glowed with
exhilaration. She wore her sheepskin tunic, her
sheepskin cap with its red cockade and her short
blue skirt over high boots. She walked as though
on the clouds of heaven, wonderful lightness in
her tread the Red Star gnaled the exaltaton of her
spirit; the glad sound of the trumpet rang in her
heart.
Her cordial greeting to Markart was spiced with
raillery, to which he responded well as his igno-
allowed he was uncertain how much she
knew of the real situation. But if his tongue
embarrassed his eyes spoke freely. He could not
keep them from her face; to him she seemed queen
of life and joy that glorious morning
You've recovered from your fright?" she asked.
Poor NJ Zerkovitch is still sleeping his off,
Continued page II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

Your Royal Highness on the Kings be-
half that His Majesty sees no need of
personal interview. as his mind is If
revocably fixed, and he orders Your
Royal Highness to set out for Germany
within four days from the receipt of
this letter No pretext is to delay
Your Royal Highness's departure
Perfectly correct, Captain. To-
morrow | shall give you an answer ad-
dressed directly to the King. But l
wish now to give you message to Gen
eral Stenovics l shall ask the King for
an audience. Unless he appoints a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

Markart did not see much reason to think that
the question: the look, the smile, and the comment
had any significance But there would be no harm
dering over this, he forgot to count the Princes
PAGES this time If he had counted, the sum would
have been just four. NJ. Zerkovtch's fire needed
another royal inspection-it needed it almost till
the break of day.
The King life hangs by hair and your crown by
thread!' That was the warning which Lepage had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

DR.. Natcheff says, Sir, that
he doesn't think His Majesty
was ever better in his life
The Prince looked at him for
just a moment, with a reflective
smile. All, and a trustworthy
man, Natcheff! Goodnight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

time within two days, | shall
conclude that he has not had
the letter, or-pray mark this
has not enjoyed an oppor-
tunity of considering it indie
pendently. General Stenovics
must consider what respon-
sibility he undertakes if he adj
vises the King to refuse to see
his son. shall await His Maj
esty's answer here. That is
the message. You under
stand?"
Perfectly, sir"
" Just repeat it. The terms
are important. "
Markart obeyed.
The Prince nodded
his head. You
shall have the letter
for the King early in
the morning. Now
for bed I'll show
you to your room. "
They went out and
turned to the left.
Markart counted
their PAGES. At six
PAGES they came to a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
ThA Donater.

At the closing services of a religious
organization held in Philadelphia an at
tempt was made to raise a certain sum
of money for some good work.
"I will start the good work with
$25v' cried a man who was stranger
to the preacher.
Thanks, brother; thanksw exclaimed
the minister presiding, effusively. Il
don't know your name, but, may heav-
en- bless your kind heart, and may your
business during the coming year be
doubledv
Instantly there was a laugh that was
both long and loud, and the perplexed
preacher gazed at the delegates in as
constituent
"What have / doneW said he.
"What'-
Nothing" replied a fellow preacher,
"only the man who donated that twen-
ty-five is an undertaken" = New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
He Hadn't Noticed
The Colonel's Silence

ONE years ago in Alabama one Of
the most talented lawyers prac-
ticing in the south was the late
Colonel Bragg, but he had a peppery
temper.
Not only did Colonel Bragg's DISPOSE
ton involve him from time to time in
serious differences with his colleagues,
but it also led him to break off AMIGA
bic relations with a Judge Robinson, a
most estimable jurist, who, while pre-
siding over suit in which Bragg was
interested, had by his decision incurred
the resentment Of the advocate. SO for
a long time the colonel declined even to
speak to the judge, save when it was
absolutely necessary in the course Of
business.
Finally, however, his better nature
getting the upper hand, Colonel Bragg
determined to apologize to Judge Rob-
inSOn and endeavor to effect q renewal
of their former comparatively pleasant
relations. Meeting the judge one after
noon on the steps of the statehouse,
he impulsively thrust out his hand and
said:
''See here, Judge; let's be friends
again. This thing has gone on long
enough"
"Why-er-Bragg," asked the judge
in the meekest and mildest way mag
Unable, whats the matter?'
Simply this, judge" continued the
fiery Bragg admire you so i'm
mensely that l cannot for my life be
content to remain on bad terms any
longer. felt that 1 must speak to
you"
"Why-e Bragg" piped the judge in
the thinnest of voices, a well feigned
look Of establishment on his face, ''why
-er-Bragg, haven't you been speaking
to me?'
At this the lawyer wilted.-Lippin-
colts Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17

BURN.
pillars, fall cankerworms and like In
sects remaining on the bark over win
ter are found and devOured by it.
More than 400 of the black eggs laid
by plant lice are known to have been
eaten by a single bird in one day AS
Stunning that one chickadee eats on an
average twenty-five eggs per day, an
estimate far below the actual number,
over 5000 eggs will have been con-
sumed during the months of December,
January, February and March. Each
one Of these eggs represents the future
form of plant louise known as the
''stem mother" which, no mishaps oc
curing to cut short the natural life OF
any of her descendants, would, accord
ing to Huxley, produce in ten genera
tons a mass of organic matter equiva-
lent to the bulk of 5OOO0O,OOO human
Chinese empire.
The apple plant louise has normally
about eight generations in one season
the greater proportion Of the individ-
uals failing for various reasons to re-
produce, but enough has been said to
prove that the chickadee is the bird
that eats the egg, that matches the
louise, that breeds the plague, that
knocks the orchardist out. 1t has been
further said By a reliable Investigation
that mo bird compares with it in de
stroying the female cankerworm moths
and their eggs" He estimates that one
bird destroys $3.50 cankerworm eggs
in one day and will therefore con-
sumo 1880 eggs during the twenty
five days it takes the cankerworm
moths to crawl up the trees.
The woodpeckers are more busy in
winter than in summer hunting for
wood boring larvae and wood burrow-
ing ants. Insects eggs and bark lice
or scale insects are likewise eaten by
them. Thirteen per cent of the food of
the downy woodpecker, DryObates pu-
bescens, consists of wood boring coleop-
ferrous larvae, or ''sawyers," and dur
ing caterpillar season of is per cent of
caterpillars, both of those that bore in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
FATTENING STEERS.
Value of Alfalfa and CornstaIIzs az
Rough Feed.

Rough Feed.
A bulletin recently issued by the Ne
braska experiment station gives the
details of a feeding experiment with
two-year-old range steers, the results
of which show very clearly that the
character of roughness supplied in con
nection with corn is a very important
factor in the economical production of
beef. Six lots Of steers, with ten in
each lot, were fed experimentally for a
period of six months.
Without entering into the details of
the test with two-year-olds, as reported,
the conclusions are terSely stated in
the bulletin as follows:
With present prices for both corn and
beef greater consideration must be Civ
en- to the character and quantity of
roughness fed in connection with corn
to fattening cattle
That alfalfa hay is pronouncedly su-
perior to prairie hay for beef produc-
ton and that the more rapid the ex-
tension of the area of the land devoted
to the production of alfalfa, supplant-
ing the less valuable and lower yield
ing native hay, the more rapid will be
the production of wealth from our soil.
That native prairie hay, if for any
reason it is most available for feeding
purposes, should not be fed with corn
alone, but rather with corn supplement-
ed with a small quantity of some pro-
tein food. such as oilmeal, cottonseed
meal or gluten meal, to give more near
~ balance Of nutrients in keeping
with animal requirements
That cOrnstalks cut Immediately aft
er the ears ripen possess a food value
which cannot consistently be ignored
by the farmer and that existing land
values warrant the larger utilization of
this rOughness by the adoption of
methods of harvesting that will make
such material more valuable for feed
ing purposes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
Too Deem.

"Once," drawled Uncle Enoch, 81
knew two boys who went to a lecture
over in Crownville, but they didn't like
it much. 1t was clear over their heads.
So on their way home, bein' bound to
have some fun, they stopped at the old
pond down by Harlzins' mill an p isk-
ed off their evenin' toggery an jumped
in:
"And did they enjoy that?s
eve never found out The pond went
over their heads too"-Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
Warnings to Hog Raisers.

Don't think the SOW can take care
of her young without any assistance
whatever with the thermometer below
zero.
Don't forget that a good bed is neces-
sary at all times, but more especially
at this season of the year, and that it
should be free from dust and dampness
If you expect the pigs to thrive.
Don't fasten the SOW up in a small
pen, from which are expelled all air
and light as sunshine and fresh air
are two of the best disinfectants
known in the world-John r. Gentry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
Sugar Beet and Soil

Data gathered by Dr. H. w. Wiley
in regard to the sugar beet appear to
show that any direct effect that soils
may have upon the sugar content is
that the soil diminishes the sugar con
tent when there is a tendency to pro
duce an overgrowth due to an excess
of plant food and has a corresponding
tendency to increase to a slight extent
the sugar in the beet where the
amount of plant food is not sufficient
TO produce normal growth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
Ewes In Winter,

Ewes should be handled very care
fully through the winter. Have a
roomy shed, well ventilated, with plen-
ty of bedding and the doors always
open until short time before lamb
ing, when they should be closed nights
Your shed should be warm if your
ewes are to lamb in the cold months
You should have pure water and salt
in the yard at all times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
THE HORSEMAN

One popularity among trotting bred
horses that should be noted by breed
erS of market animals is that of toeing
out, says National Stockman. SO many
trOtting bred horses toe out either with
one or both front feet. This unfortu-
nate condition is highly transmissible,
and stations that toe out should not be
patrOniZed. Many a really high class
horse, or what would be termed a high
class horse were it not for this infirm-
ity, is made third rater owing to the
position his feet occupy in relation to
his front legs. A toeing out horse can
not bend and fold his knee properly.
He swings the malformed foot around
as he trOtS, fexing the knee at a wrong
angle and endangering the opposite
knee. Even if inferior in other essen
tails, the horse that stands squarely
upon both front feet has a decided adj
vantage over the horse that toes out
and will sell for more money for mar
ket use. 1t is true that many fast trot-
ters and PAGERS toe out, but one would
have a serious undertaking upon his
hands were he to attempt convincing
the owners of such horses that they
would be even better as race animals
if they stood squarely upon their front
feet
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
Otherwise Defined.

II fear he yielded to the temptation
to enrich himself at the expense of the
policy holders
THAT wasn't temptation" replied
the cold blooded financier; chat was
an opportunity. Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17

DOWNY WOODPECKER (AFTER WAsHBURN).
wood, such as the larvae of the leopard
moth and those that feed upon the
leaves. Nearly one-fOurth of the year.
~ food of this species consists of ants,
most of which are wood borrowers fol.
lowing damage started by wood boring
grubs or "sawyers."
Tie hairy .woOdpecker, Dryobates vii
losus, eats fewer ants than the downy
species, but more beetle larvae and
caterpillars. The flicker, Colaptes au-
ratus. eats more ants and fewer borers
and caterpillars than the two species
preceding, many of the ants being pick
ed from the ground.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
The Scientific Why.

eyes, he calls himself a scientific
farmer
"And what does the science consist
in?"
why, he stays in town and runs the
farm by telephone" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17

The Comedian-At liberty, old man?
Why don't you break into vaudeville?
The Tragedian (haughtily)-I have
yet to disgrace the profession.
The Comedian-But you wouldn't,
dear boy. Get a couple of trained dogs,
and I'll bet drink you make good!-
Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
There's the Rub.

HE thinks he's quite a controversial
ist."
"Well, he can give facts and figures
upon any subject that comes up"
Perhaps, but his facts and figures
won't go down" -CathoIic Standard
and Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
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SFARN% CARDEN
GCISSTAD S&HS~S
BIRD FRIENDS.
Exceedingly Valuable Hunters of In
sects In the Orchard.

sects In the Orchard.
By H. A. GOSSARD, Ohio experiment
station.
Among insectivorous winter birds
none is more valuable than the chicKa-
dee or black capped titmouse, Parus
atricapillus. 1t is busy all winter long,
cleaning the bark in the woods, in the
orchards and in the evergreen hedge
wherever there are trees. The larvae
Of the codling moth or apple worm,
the little grubs of the fruit bark bee,
ties or shot hole borer and more nota-
bly, the eggs Of plant lice, tent cater
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
The Idle work Horse.

AS to the feeding of idle work horses,
it would be well if we could dispose of
this subject by saying there should
never be any, for this undoubtedly is
the hardest treatment the work horse
gets-the occasional rest when kept alb
solutely idle, tied to the manger, with
all the fodder before him he can con-
sumo. Never allow the idle horse to re
main in the stable, but see to it he has
a pasture or yard to exercise in part of
every day, winter and summer, of
course materially cutting down the
amount of grain and using more succu-
lent food, if possible.-Cor American
CultiYatOr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
CurrycOmb and Brush.

The currycomb and brush are two
articles which should be made daily
use of in every stable. Yes, it pays,
and pays for looks alone, but do not
consider looks anything but the least
part of the good derived from it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
Checkrein and binders.
Heavy Horses In Demand.

Heavier and yet heavier horses are
called for by reason Of the scarcity of
farm help and the increase in the size
of farm machinery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-02-17
The Horses HOofs.

Get a hoof trimmer and keep the
horses feet in order. If neglected,
horses sometimes get lame by the hoofs
growing out too long and cracking. If
you invest a dollar or a little more in a
trimmer you will never regret it. 1t is
also important to keep the colts feet
straight. Look to the colts feet when
turning out in the spring and keep the
toes cut short.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-11-26
ISLAND POM

Through the efforts of our representa-
tive and citizens who signed the petition
to have supply of fry put into the pond
here, about 6,0O0 trout ingeriings were re-
eeived recently and placed in the pond.
Thus begins the stocking Of this body of
water that should in a few years supply
excellent fishing.
An event that means much to Island
Pond is the locating here OF toe new fur
niture factory which is an enlargement Of
the j. NJ. Brown furniture factory of FIRE.
mont, n. H. The machinery will be in
stalled in the old shirt factory. The
stock holders will organize with capitali-
cation OF S25, 900, and it is expected work
will be begun soon.
| The annual meeting of the 14th Masonic
| district was held with Island POND lodge
Friday afternoon and evening, Nov. 16
and was largely attended. Benton lodge OF
Guildhall conferred the E, A. degree in the
afternoon and Island Pond lodge conferred
the NJ NJ. degree in the evening. Crane
officers were present and complimented
the work of the lodges.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-11-26

attended in body. There was a large
profusion of flowers. The family have
the sympathy of the entire community in
their sorrow.
CARD OF THANKs-We wish to thank
the trends and nelghbors who so kindly
helped US TO care for and lay OF rest our
husband and father. Especially do we
thank the Jr. o. U. A. NJ for furnishing
necessary help, and all who furnished
flowers.
MRS. MAY SHERBURNE
DONNA SHERBURNF.
MR.. AND MRS. Z. 4. SHERBURNE
AND FAMILY.