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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-07-20
Proposed Amendment TO the State
Co isttution Relating to Certain Elk
erpticrs from Taxation.

JOINT he solution 10 amend SeCtlOH =
If Article VII of the Constitution a
the State OF Texas, relating to certain
exemptions from taxation
Be it resolved by the Legislature OF
the State of Texas:
Section /. hat Section 2, OF Article
VIII. of the Constitution OF the State
of Texas. he so amended that the same
shall read as follows. to-wit:
An occupation taxes snail be equal
and uL.ioirl upon the same class OF
subjec cts with y the limits of the au.
hority of levying the tax; bat the
Legislature may, by general laws, ex-
empt from taxation public property
used for public purposes; actual places
# religious worship; places of burial
lot held for private or corporate
profit; all buildings used exclusively
and owned by persons or associations
If persons for school purposes and the
necessary furniture OF all schools, also
the endowment funds of such institu-
tons of learning and relgiGA not used
with view TO profit and when the
same are invested in bonds or mort
cages. or in land or other property
which has been and shall hereafter be
bought in by such institutions under
fore closure sales made to satisfy or
protect such bonds or mortgages; that
such exemption of such land and prop
erty shall continue only for two years
after the purchase of the same at such
sale by such institutions and no long
er. and institutions of purely public
charity; and ali lows eXempting prop
~
property above mentioned shall be
null and vod."
Section 2. The Co'ernor OF the State
shall and he is h !eby directed to issue
the necessary PROCLAMATION for the
submission of this amendment to the
qualified voters Of h: State Of Texas
at the mex. general election for State
and County officers.
Section 3. The qualified electors for
members of the Legislature of the
State of Texas shall vote Y,sn this
amendment on the - day OF -, at
which election all persons favoring
said amendment flall have written or
printed on the ballot as follows: For
amendment TO Section 2, Article OF
the Constitution exempting from tax
alton endowment funds used exclusive
" for school purposes" And those OPP
posed to said amendment shall have
written or printed on the ballot as fol
lows: Against amendment to Section
2, Article s, of the Constitution ex-
empting from taxation endowment
funds used exclusively for school pur-
poses"
Section 4. The sum of $4,000 or so
much thereof as may be necessary Is
hereby appropriated out of any funds
in the treasury Of the State Of Texas,
not otherwise appropriated to pay the
expenses of such publication, procla-
nation, and election.
IA true copy.l 0. K. SHANNON,
Secretary of State.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-07-20
Mans Drink.

AT the rate Of pint and a half
of liquid day, man drinks 80, $50
pints during his life.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-07-20
Germany's Merchant Marine

The tonnage of the German
merchant marine has been
doubled within century.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-07-20
Keeps II Up.

Many a fellow who knows when
to stop doesn't take advantage Of
his knowledge.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
COAL CHUTE.
Tumbles Down Under weight At
Mounds, Ill.

The coal chute at Mounds. ILL.,,
played queer prank yesterday. II
tumbled down, but waited until ev-
erything was on until 1t started In
for the stunt. A switch engine had
just showed Ave loaded cars on top
OF the shute. The cars had been
emptied and were taken down a few
minutes before the chute began to
give. The warning came with a Sc
ries OF creaks and a wavering of the
frame. After a few preliminary
groans. warning to laborers about
1t. the crash came. No one was in
iured. Work Of rebuilding 1t has
already begun.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
To Test the Sand.

James ID. Bohon, formerly secre-
tary of the Louisville fire department,
has written to James Wood. fire
chief of this city. asking for informa-
ton relative to bond" gravel, a gravel
which cements firmly. His OBJ. is
not known unless II be to secure
samples for testing on Louisville
streets. He Is now connected with a
big sand company in Louisville. Chief
Wood will refer him to the local
gravel dealers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
"N.ONKEY," SHE SAID? TRUE.
Husband Declares Wife Also Dubbed
Him a Crab.

you're a little old monkey. You're
a little old crab" These pet names
Bernard ]. Fitzpatrick told Judge
Walker yesterday his wife applied
to him. She's trying to get divorce.
Persons in the court room could
see at a glance there was nothing
anthropoidean or crustacean about
the defendant.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick admitted the Oar
winian slang. but denied the craw-
fish allegation. She said her husband
abused her for two months after they
were married. Then she talked back.
Among other things she said he
broke one Of her teeth "just for fun"
He will tell his side today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
Turks and Greeks.

Near Neyeska, yesterday one hun
dred Greeks were surrounded by
superior Turkish force. After a des-
perate fight the Greeks escaped. leav-
ing twenty killed and eighteen wound
cd. The Turks lost three killed and
eight wounded.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
$3.50 Ten Per Cent Investment.

Land lien notes absolutely safe.
VIII pay 10 per cent net. We un-
qualifieily recommend them.
Whittemore Real Estate Agency.
Fraternity Bldg, Both Phones
S25.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
Is SERIOUSLY ILL.
Judge Il. J. Bugg OF Bardwell, Has
An Attack.

News from Bardwell brings the In
Information of the serious illness Of
Circuit Judge r. J. Bugg, says the
Mayfield Messenger.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15
GRTD.JT. the the co I, ! that does the
not make you sick. Try IL
MaIarIa Makes Pale Blood.

The Old Standard Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic drives out malaria
and builds up the system. Sold by all
dealers for ~ years. 2.ice so cents.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15

At least the toes OF the man who
waits are sure to turn up.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-15

Any man who says. 81 don't care"
is either liar or fool.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
LUMBER SCHOONER
GOES ON ROCKS.

MONTERREY, Aug. 29-The steam
schooner Celia" with a cargo of 160,-
900 feet of lumber, went on the rocks
two miles south of Point Joe last night
at IL o'clock. The cargo was for the
Roderick Lumber Company of this city
and was going to the Albion Lumber
Company.
Captain Newman made mistake in
the fog and thought he was entering
Monterey harbor when on course to-
ward the rocks. On the boats as pas
sengers from Santa Cruz were S. A.
Bishop and Mrs. Bishop and their three
children. Bishop is superintendent of
the Albion Lumber Company and re-
sides at 274S Mission street. San
Francisco.
When the boat struck Captain New
man and ten men went in one boat and
the first mate and the Bishops in the
second. Captain Newman and his boat
reached Monterey about 4 o'clock this
morning. The second boat was sep
arated from it and for while it was
feared it would be lost. 1t reached
Monterey about o'clock.
The Celia will be complete wreck
Large numbers were attracted to the
scene of the wreck, which is about six
miles from Monterey.
The Celia was one of the first three
steam schooners to be built on this
coast and was the last survivor OF the
trio. The Laguna and West Coast the
other two, also ended their careers on
the rocks Of the shore line they skirt
ed so long. The Celia was built in 1884
at Benicia and was of 115 net tons reg
lister.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
Convention Hall Is
Being Artistically
... Decorated.

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 29-Thomas NJ.
Kelly. chairman OF the Republican
convention decorating committee. has
q Elaborate plans for the decoration of
the convention hall and OF Pacific ave-
nue. during. convention week. Kelly in
tends To have the decorations charac-
Il rlstie Of Santa Cruz and viii use red
weOd trees profusely.
The convention hall ceiling viii be
hung with festcons of redwood green
cry The:.~iarge. PLATFORM. covered by
THE immense sounding board will have
as a background the California bear
rag sent by Secretary of State Curry
and which was used during the casting
OF CaiifOFnia's S electoral vote for Roose-
veit also two large national flags
There win be hanging baskets above
the stage and palms and flowers on the
Platform. On the poles OF the tent are
TO be. crossed flags. Down the center
viii be rows Of flags, with pictures of
ROcse welt between.
Neatly painted. banners designating
the county and convention delegations
will be suspended from the ceiling
There VIII be 1900 seats on the floor
FOR delegates. besides the. seats on the
sides for the spectators. Chairman
Kelly intends to have Pacific avenue
decorated. elaboratefye with large flags
suspended at intervals across the street
an6 cws~.of redwood trees at the edge
o. the sidewalk
The Republican Club has taken the
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
KAISER GRANDSON
Gets LONG NAME.
DulyChristened William
Frederick Francis Jo-
seph Christian Olaf

POTSDAM, Prussia, Aug. 29.-The
was baptized this afternoon in the So
called Jaspis gallery of the new palace.
which had been arranged as a chapel,
in the presence of the whole royal fam
lily, Crown Princess of Greece, repre-
senting the Queen of Greece; Prince
Christian of SOhleswig- -Holstein. rep
resenting the King of England: Grand
Duke Vladimir, representing the En-
peror of Russia: Archduke Joseph, rep
resenting the Emperor of Austria; the
Duke of Genoa, representing the King
of Italy; the diplomatic corps. Prince
Won Bulow and the other members of
the German Cabinet, and high military
officers.
The child was named William Fred
erick Francis Joseph Christian Olaf.
The godparents are the Emperor and
Empress of Germany. Prince Eitel
Frederick and Prince Henry of Prus-
sia, the Prince Regent of Brunswick,
the Grand Duchess of Baden, Princess
Fedora of Schleswig- -Holstein, the
Emperor of Austria, the King of Italy,
the Emperor of Russia, the Crown
Prince of Denmark, Duchess Karl
Theodore and Princess Ruprecht Of Ba-
varia, the Kings of England and Nor
way, Princess Adolf of Schaumburg-.
Lippe, the Dowager Duchess of Meek
lenburg Schwerin, Grand Duke Mi
chael of Prussia and the Queen of
Greece.
After the ceremony the Crown Prin-
cess Sophie. seated beside the cradle
held a levee. A dinner followed in the
Marble Hall, at which Emperor Will
liam toasted his first grandson.
The streets, houses and public build
ings in Potsdam and Berlin were gayly
decorated with flags in honor of the
christening and the streets were filled
with animated crowds.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
LAD SEES MOTHER
KILL HERSELF.
Son of Mrs. Rodman of
San Jose Unable. to
Prevent Her Suicide
SHE DRINKS ACID
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

SAN JOSE, Aug. 29.-In the presence
OF her S-year-old SON Mrs. Minnie F.
Rodman drank the contents of vial
of carbolic acid shortly after 10 o'clock
last night and died at her home on
West Salvador street before midnight
The fatal potion was taken with sui
cidal intent in spite of the protesta-
tions of little Verne Hoehner, the son,
who strove to dissuade Mrs. Rodman
from ending her life.
When the lad saw that his efforts
were in vain he ran to the home OF
neighbor for help and a physician was
sent for. Mrs. Rodman was found in
her bedroom dying from the effects Of
the fiery liquid she had swallowed.
Every resource of medical skill was
brought to her aid, but without avail.
What led Mrs. Rodman to end her life
did not develop at the Coroner's inquest
this morning. The woman, who was
35 years of age, was the wife of r. H.
Rodman, proprietor of a local stable,
having married him about year ago.
She was formerly the wife of William
Hcehner and was the mother of two
children, Faville and Verne Hoehner,
By her first husband. Relatives of Mrs.
Rodman intimate that her domestic life
was not happy.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
GIRL S SIRE KILLS
HER AssA|LANT. I.
Long Beach Storekeeper
Shoots Musician Who
Attacked Daughter
TRAGEDY

LONG BEACH, CAL, Aug. 29.-In broad
daylight on the streets Of Long Beach
today, w. F. Wilson, storekeeper,
shot four times -and instantly killed
Wallace f. Belden. young musician.
Belden was charged with having at
tackled Wilson's 12-year-old daughter.
Natalia.
Some months ago Belden, who was a
married man. 2S years of age, and a.
member of the Long Beach band,
formed the acquaintance of the young
daughter of the Wilson family, and, it
is alleged. wronged her. Wilson or
dered Belden never again to come near
his home. Some three weeks ago Bel
den was standing across the street
from the Wilson home, when Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson emerged from the house
and Wilson fired three shots at Belden.
None of them took effect.
Shortly afterward Belden was ar
rested, charged with felonious assault
upon the Wilson girl. Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson were also arrested, charged
with assault with attempt to murder
Belden. The preliminary examination
of all three in the Justice Court was
set for today.
Shortly before 10 o'clock this morning
Belden was walking along Ocean Front
avenue on his way to the Justice Court.
At Pine street he was met by Wilson,
riding bicycle, and also on his way
to court. Wilson dismounted, drew
pistol and before Belden could flee or
defend himself shot him four times
Belden died on the spot.
When Deputy Constable Folsom
reached the scene Wilson was standing
over Belden's PROSTATE form holding
his revolver in both hands and firing
into the body of his victim. Wilson
was disarmed and taken to the police
station and locked up.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30

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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
CAPITALIST CAME SUED FOR
RUNNING DOWN BOY WITH AUTO
Accused of Having Committed Brutal
Assault After Inficting Injuries
With Machine.

SEATTLE. Aug. 29.-Adolph Ham
mer, through his guardian, Amelia
Hammer, brough suit in the Superior
Court this morning asking $4,000
damages as the result of the injuries
he received by being run down by
an automobile driven by Elmer E.
Caine. the capitalist, Saturday even
ing. Young Hammer was severely in
jured about the arms and shoulders
and also internally, and he is now
confined to his bed under the care of
physicians, who are unable to deter
mine the extent of his injuries. The
complaint states that after being
knocked down by the auto that Caine
committed a brutal assault on the
plaintiff, splitting in his face and using
vile language and applying vile cpl
thetS to him.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
PRoPosALs.

- lxFAT OF Port Works. Manila. r. l.. July Is,
1S,of Sea led proposals for the construction Of
Two STEEL WHARF SHEDS AND WHARF
RAILWAYS at Manila, T.. l., wiz be received
- tIts once until II O'Clock a. m. October
II 1906 and then publicly opened. lnforma-
rion Furnished on application TO this office. or
-, me bureau of lnsular Affairs. Washington.
II C Plans may be seen at the above ofnces
and also at the United States Engineer oInces
- chfcaeo H. and San Francisco. Cal. and
- IL effcee of the Engineering News and
the Engineering Record at New York " l.
director OF Port Works. Philippine Islands
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30

finished all work undertaken two years
ago for giving sufficient water for the
biggest ship affoat to approach the
navy yard will be completed
Great improvements have been made
with the 100000 appropriated for the
yard and docks and constructing
dykes. and navy yard officials say they
see no reason now why big ships of the
navy cannot come to Mare Island for
repairs. The California and Mil
waukee will come to the yard to be
fitted out for commission.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
Glllett S Friends Assured Of
Organization Aid.

G hackers have received satisfactory assurances that the
organization is to support him. Herrn has resolved to slate
GlHe Tor the Republican Gubernatoria nomination in the
ace OF Kue opposition and the protest of Gompers and
osr labor leaders This protest presented to Ruef prior
g the caucus Of the city delegation nigh before last Ruef
no n0S olscose to the caucus The programme from rail-
loaa headquarters hourly expected by the machine politicians
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30

name of the Fremont Club, and has
adopted a golden badge upon which is
a big tree to be worn during the con-
veEtion. All Fremonters are to be in
vited to attend and are to be given
special badges. ]. w. Linscott has been
selected to give the opening speech at
the gathering of the State League Of
Clubs, when the fiftieth anniversary Of
Republicanism is to be celebrated
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
Overland Limited.

The fastest train over the most direct route to
the East, leaves San Francisco ferry depot daily
at IL a. m. You will enjoy the daylight ride
across the Sierrns and the Great Salt Lake.
Best Of Pullman and dining car service Ask
Southern Pacific agent all about it.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
silver shipment. show Activity.

United States Assistant Treasurer
Julius Jacobs reported yesterday that
the shipments of silver coin from the
Sub-Treasury to the interior of this
State were above normal. thus indicat-
ing a lively movement in business.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30

STRIKE RIOTS IN sPAIN.-AIadrid, Aug 20.
Dispatches from Santander report serious con-
ficts between the troops and strikers and nu-
merOus casualties on both sides. Two brigades
fciaI circles fear extension Of the strike TO
other cities
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30

Because of Inconvenience of transferring from
Third and Townsend streets TO ferry during car
southern Pacific via Niles from San Jose for pas
sengers to Oakland northbound Shore fine
Limited and Coaster, leaving San Jose at 1920
D. m, Immediately after the departure OF the
latter train
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
santa Cruz prohibitioni.t..

SANTA CRUZ Aug. 29.-The Prohibi-
tionists have called a county conven-
tion for Saturday In Santa Cruz. A full
county ticket will be put into the field.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
SPUR DYKE
IN MARE ISLAND CHANNEL,
When Work Is Completed Biggest
Ship Ahoat Can Reach the
Navy Yard.

VALLEJO, Aug "a spur dyke
annex to cause the continued securing
and deepening of Mare Island Channel
is now being constructed from the
terra Gotta wharf on the Vallejo side
of the stream. Funds for constructing
the dyke out from Mare Island light.
house are also on hand. it is understood.
The object of this dyke is to keep the
flow of mud from San Pablo shoals from
sweeping around the point of the ISL
and with each flood tide and filling
up the strait. With these two dykes
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
To Wine Growers.

Wanted-Agency for sweet and dry
wines and brandies for the East Eigh-
teen years experience in this territory
in California wine business. UnQues-
tionable references. Address
S. RHEINSTROM.
202 w. 92d ST., New York City.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
RANcHER KILLED BY oAa-Ios Ansel

Aug. 29.-James Fleming. a rancher was run
and instantly killed by an outbound Santa
Ana at Thirty eighth street and Long Beach
avenue today as he was attempting to drive
across the tracks.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
sp.rn rAunps vANxrr nnona

ton, Aug. 29.-American goods in Spanish ware
houses are to have the benefit of the favored
between Spain and the United States on Septem-
Der ].
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30

Rome Aug 29.-At today's meeting of the
Council OF Ministers the Marquis di San Giuliano
who was Foreign Minister in the Sonnino Cabinet,
was appointed ambassador to England.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-30
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-08-03
THE PARLoR.
- -.

an IlllrllIJs rleatili - N aInrGlIla11
oklhe Easf.
The American IiarloE e 4 thing Or the
paSf ACCORDING % architects. says the
clo4sIand Plain Dealer. 30 more VII
fhsrS b 4 room reserved Tor state oc-
easions. such as the resolving Of fornl-
u calls, the visit OF the minister and
for weddings ana for funerats.
ssyye never TAKE the parl0r into CON
Giderdtfon any more. said CleVeidna
1rchihect recently. The parior -
. lnergSd into the living room. The good
"a faGhioned parlOr, which was held
+, 40 much reverence In>the old days,
has no place In modern architecture.
a5Ihe demand II for Q large uvtne
room In small house. togethar with
dining room and kitchen In 4 larger
house there II usually large living
room. library, 'den,' dining room and
kitchen.
- had a client yesterday who desired
10 have a reception room or paflor NOT
connected with the living room he
decided later to have a sort OF recep-
don room IN connection with tho hall
way.
when the parIor idea began to loss
ground we did not make radical
Grange, but reduced the parior to
GnaIl reception room. isolated from the
others, where formal calls could be re-
csIvsd. Now we mako no proViaion
Tor the parior.
.'In these days the reception rooms
do not have to be closed only to be
opened ON the occasion OF the visit OF
the'famiIy minister or the physician"
There may be many who VIII regret
the passing Of the old fashioned coun-
nv parlor. with al itB memories OF Wis
tors. courtshIp and occaBIons which
left Impressions which have not been
aradicated by the strenuous age OF to
day.