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The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
THE CANNON AS A TEACHER.
One of the Most Instructive ScIen-
tihc Laboratories.

Rear Admiral O'Neip. L. 5. y. retired
not long ago observed that the cannon Is
one Of the most instructive laboratories
that science possesses.
II was the modern cannon that suggest
ed the application of explosive gases in
the driving Of engines. The experience of
the immense presSUTes obtained in cannon
also led 10 the use Of pressures IN steam
machines which a few years ago would
have been regarded as impracticable
Thus experiments intended primarily for
the purposes of war have resulted in the
advance of the triUmphs OF peace.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

gown has laid over it three wide double
nuns folds. Still further under the vel
low chiffon is a white satin foundation
edged with chiffon Tuffies.
most gorgeous glitter is made over
the front of the gown by the actress
Jeweled trophies, a mass of stars, birds
and ropes OF diamonds and pearls, places
for the most beautiful Of which have been
left in between the trimmngs
The other gown, an afternoon creation
worn by Nine Scheff, is of satin meteor
saffron, a new color. which. after all. is
Just a beautiful rose with a suspicion OF
yellow tint.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
domestic Snrcnsm

From the Baltimore American.
He (sarcasticalIy)-There is one thing
which always puzzles me.
She tsusniciously}-Wh is that2
He-How single men ever succeed in
anything when they have no chance 10
take a wifGs advice
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

From the Chicago News.
'Homely as YOU are" said her hus
band, Il love you as well as if you were
pretty"
Fool that YOU are, rejoined his wife
u love you as well as if you had sense
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
Partnership Notice.

The firm of Buie q Scott have
this day mutually dissolved as to
all new business. All old bust
ness will be finished up by both
of US. ". d. Scott will occupy
room and b. Frank Buie room
,, same as heretofore, where we
will gladly serve our friends and
desiring work in our line.
Thanks for past favOrs.
i. FRANK BUIE,
W. ID. SCOTT.
August !, 1908.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
TO DAM PAl0 DUR0.
Project to Supply Amarillo With Pure
Water From Canyon Cih-Water-
Works Also For Canyon City.

In commenting on the water
famine at Amarillo and its disas-
trous results to that town, pres
ent and future, The News has
frequently said that if they ever
got pure water and plenty of it,
they must come to Canyon City
fountains for it. This, it seems,
the people of Amarillo are now
about to do. The proposition is
TO dam the PalO DurO creek on
the Fred Hoffman place, above
this town about eight miles, and
from thence furnish both towns
with water. With this object in
view company was formed in
Amarillo and the purchase of the
Hoffman place followed, The
Daily Panhandle has the follow,
ing to say concerning it;
Mr.. H. r. MCGEE, the engin-
eer who has perfected plans and
specifications for the system,
says the dam will be located
about sixteen miles southwest of
Amarillo and will be forty-fve
feet high, making a lake about
half a mile in width and two and
one-half miles in length, which
will impound sufficient water to
last Amarillo for two or three
years, even though there be no
rainfall, and this is not at all
probable.
The water supply will be prin-
cipally from rainfall, although
at present there are enough
springs above the dam to amply
supply Amarillo at her present
rate of consumption. The water
from the dam will be pumped to
the top Of the canyon and from
this point will be gravity flow
to Amarillo. the top of the hill
being sixty feet higher than
Amarillo. a twenty one inch
pipe line is proposed to be laid
which will supply a flow of two
million gallons of water per day.
The drainage area of this pro
posed dam is 122 square miles,
which will afford ten times as
muchs water as Amarillo will ever
be likely to need, and there's no
doubt whatever as to there being
a sufficient supply to make a
great city of Amarillo.
The question has been raised
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

-
spring oats to the acreon l. acres
of land, after feeding several
shocks of the oats. Mr.. Thomas
says he can see how the oats
could have been made to yield
several bushels more per acre,
if the ground had received Il lit
tie more preparation so as to
have gotten a more regular stand
up. But the quality as well as
quantity of oats recommend this
country as small grain country.
Mr.. Thomas is one of our care
full farmers who is proving the
virtue of Briscoe county soil. He
furnished the Enterprise report
er the following data of his last
years crop:
He owns 100 acres of land and
had 50 acres in cultivation last
year as follows: l7acres in corn
which yielded 30 bushels to the
acre, at 30 cents per buShel
amounting to S297.50, l. - acres
in cotton yielding nine bales at 9
cents per pound, amounting to
S405, % acres in oats yielding 40
bushels per acre at 30 cents,
amounting to $500, ) acres in mil
let which sold for 500, 9 ID acres
in Kaffir corn and maize from
which 500 worth of feed stuff
was sold and so worth put up
for home use.
This entire crop on 50 acres of
land produced 81 1850 worth of
stuff that could have been and
most of it was sold for the cash.
While this land produced lit
tie more than SIS worth of stuff
to the acre on the amount cult
waited we did not have an eXcep-
tional year last year; that was
but a fair sample of what this
land can be made to produce any
and every year under normal con
ditiOns. No wonder then that
people from other sections of the
state and from other states are
clamoring for this land at from
SO to $40 per acre, when it will
under ordinary circumstances
produce from SD to $50 per acre
eachyear. - Silverton Enterprise.
When you take into considera
ton that one hand can cultivate
from two to three times as much
land here on the Plains as he can
in almost any other country. the
above is certainly a fine showing
and should be carefully read and
considered by all persons who
are looking out for good farm
lands at reasonable prices. There
is no question about the Plains
country being the coming farm
ing country Of the Great South
west and now is the time for
the actual farmer to get in on the
ground floor.
The days Of experimenting
have passed and it has been thor
oughly demonstrated and conced-
ed by every prospector that has
looked over the country that this
section offers better Opportuni-
ties to the farmer than any other
part of the country.-Tulia Stan
dard.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

Attorney General Davidson
getting there for third term
can hardly be credited to Sena-
tor Bailey.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

decrease the flow Of water in the
creek below, but as there will
only be about tenth of the
flood water retained in the dam,
and the balance will 90 over the
spill-ways, and further, the great
Seepage from this immense body
of water. will fully bear out the
experience of large dams, of in
creasing rather than decreasing
the supply of water below, on the
principle that it stores the water
and the seepage from the dam
makes a uniform flow, instead of
all the water going down into the
flood at once.
Concerning the quality of the
water. Mr.. MCGEE said this water
would be superior in quality to
that now supplied Amarillo,
which analysed - grains of sol
ids to the thousand gallons, while
the creek water on the Hoffman
lands analysed II grains of sol
ids per thousand gallons, and by
catching rain water in the dam
this percentage of solids should
be considerably reduced, to about
) grains per 1000 gallons, which
would make it pure.
Besides this there would be
constructed in Amarillo a filter
ing plant to filter the water if
necessary.
This dam is located eight miles
west of Canyon City, Texas, and
should the people of Canyon de
sire a water system, same could
be furnished them at a very
small increase in the cost.
To those who don t know the
situation, and many of our non
resident readers are in that con
dition, The News will say that
PalO DurO creek is in the canyon
of that name which forms, we
may say, the north boundary
line of Canyon City. 1t is one of
this towns chief assets, one that
was counted on, in connection
with other natural advantages.
to pull the Santa t'e shops here.
AS will be seen from Engineer
McGee's estimate Of quantity
and quality Of the water, which
The News is satisfied is correct,
there is nothing like it or even
approaching it in the entire Pan
handle. With Amarillo it is a
case of 'Mohamet and the noun
tain she must either come to
Canyon City for water or "fotch"
Canyon City water to Amarillo.
She has chosen the latter.
But Amarillo. like Mohamet,
has natural difficulties in the way.
Then there is the law Of riparian
rights; a formidable obstacle
within itself. One familiar with
this rule, as settled by Texas
courts, is reminded Of Shylock
and the pound of flesh; just a
pound, no more, no less and IN
the taking not one drop Of blood !
must be shed. SO with the Am /
arillo project. She can dam the /
Palo Duro and take the water
from the lake thus formed, but /
she will not be allowed to dimin
ish the usual supply below the
dam, or to injure, in any manner,
by reason Of the dam, the prop
arty or health Of the parties
above it. Nor can she, by reason
Of the dam, impede the upward
and downward going of the fish.
The project, however. as stat
ed by Mr.. Niece, can be car
ried out and as Amarillo must
nave the water to even hold her
own to say nothing of her future
progress, it is quite likely that
t will be at no matter what cost.
The News editor has kindly
feelings toward Amarillo on ac-
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For County Judge
\ \ Henson
For County Attorney
W u Scott
For District and County Clerk
NJ P Garner
For Sheriff Il Tax Collector
r A Sanford
For County Treasurer
p II Young
For County Assessor
Joe Foster
For County Commissioners
w J Redfearn
Z W Neece
J d Knicely
VI Park
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
PLAINS FARMING.

W. b. Thomas, living one and
one half miles southeast Of Sill
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

S1UUEBAkER BUGC|ES
All Styles in the latest and most up to- date line.
Buggies, Surveys, Hacks, PhaetOns,
RunabOuts,
with Automobile Seats, Rubber Cushion and Steel
Tires. Ball Bearing Axles which only require oil
twice year. Also Long Distance Dust Proof Axes
The material in all vehicles is of the very best to
had, and is fully warranted. Come and large
stock We can suit you in style, quality and price,
both in
Vehicle or Harness, also in Saddles
which make for you in saddle depart
ment if we have not what you want. All team har-
hand made in shop, you
what kind of stock it is made FROM which is all best
California oak tanned leather.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
CEMENTING THE TIES.

1.-THE trip about TO be undertaken
into the southland by representatives
OF the Chicago Association of Com
merce has been planned along lines
which should result in much mutual
benefit 10 the commercial interests OF
this city and the commercial interests
OF the territory traVersel l." says the
Record-Herald.
Anything that encourages closer
social relations between the two sec
lions OF the country-the south with
its growing Importance as a great
producing region and the middle west
with its great central market"-will
make for the material prosperity OF
both. 1t is in recognition of this fact
that the Association OF Commerc.
again extends the hand OF good fell
lowship to our neighbors. There Is
no doubt of the welcome that will be
extended to the Chicago emissaries
throughout their journey. AMI 1t will
be reciprocated whenever return calls
are made.
added Importance attaches to the
present trip by reason OF the recent
progress in the movement which will
eliminate in the construction OF a
deep waterway from the lakes to the
gulf. The waterway will unite the
sections commercially. and It needs
only the social feature inaugurated
by our far-seeing merchants and bust
ness men to insure the best results
for all concerned. Furthermore, the
forthcoming trip marks the beginning
of general revival Of trade through
out the whole country. With a perio1
of political tranquility assured for a
long time. there should be an extra
warmth in the greetings extended and
the responses thereto"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07

GOV. A. y. WILSON SIGNS
FIRST DEATH WARRANT

Frankfort. KY. Nov. 7.-Governor
Wilson fixed December 4 as the date
for the hanging OF Robert Hooker,
the negro who shot and killed New
ton Veal. in Fayette county. year
ago. This is the first death warrant
which has been signed by the gov
ernor since he has been in Office and
he did not enjoy condemning a man
10 death. The law says that where
the date for the execution of the
courts sentence has passed. on ac-
count OF an appeal. or for any other
reason. the governor shall fix a new
date for the execution. Although
Governor Wilson has been In Office
for nearly year this is the first TINE
that the duty has been imposed upon
him.
Hooker killed Newton Veal, In
front OF the latter's home, one after
noon. as result OF a quarrel which
the men had had the day before when
Hooker was discharged from Veal's
employment The negro cherishing
revenge. drove up to VeaHs place and
called TO Veal to come to the gate.
When the white man responded and
went to the gate, the negro took a
shotgun from the bottom OF the
wagon and emptied the contents into
Vears body.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
kaiser Admonished.

Berlin. Nov. THE German con-
servative party. representing the most
loyal section OF the German people.
has issued an official declaration con-
corning the interview given to an
official representative Englishman By
Emperor william and published re-
Gently in the London Telegraph. The
declaration expresses serious concern
that not infrequentiy the utterances
OF his majesty bring our foreign poll
tics into a difficult situation" add
ing:
"In order that the emperors repu-
tation may preserved from criticism
and discussion and the German EN-
pire and the people from complica-
lions and harm. We express a reveren-
tial wish that greater reserve be dis
played in the future in making such
utterances."
The declaration is formally signed
by Baron Won Manteuffel, president
OF the party, and ten OF its principal
leaders.
Maximilien Harden. editor OF the
Die Zukumft, speaking on the politi-
cal situation to a large crowd. called
upon Emperor William to abdicate.
saying that his grandfather thought
OF doing so on less critical occasions
for which he was responsible.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07

in the criminal history OF the city.
After battle with VIII Leach, col
ored housebreaker. he arrested and
took an active part in the arrest OF a
couple Of safe blowers when the Wag-
ner salon was broken into Numerous
other criminals have been brought to
justice by the brave officers work.
Despite that he has been on the
beats longer than any present patrol
man. Patrolman Slngery is young
man yet, as he has not passed HIS
fortieth year. and when II comes TO
a foot race the ieetest criminal VIII
have 10 wake up TO keep IN the lead.
Notwlthstanding his arrests Patrol
man Singery has not been shot or Sc
riously injured in his service for the
city, aud still he has as many arrests
10 his credit a. any officer.
The oldest man In the police depart
ment Is Captain Frank Harlan. but he
has discarded the billy and helmet,
and for several years has been cap
tain Of the department.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
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DUN's REVIEW.
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New York Nov T. Seasonable
weather has stimulated the rctgil
trade. while manufacturing plants are
more active. and numerous new I'M
deriakings have been started The
sentiment Is more hopeful regarding
the commercial future. orders being
placed for remote delivery. which Is
a noteworthy improvement In the
conservative attitude formerly CON
lsplcuous Preparations for th--h~ii.
day trade are on liberal scale and
there Is a feeling OF confidence that
renders holders reluctant 10 do busi-
ness when concessions are sought
All leading industries have increased
their output. some having already re-
ceived large contracts while Others
operate more free.y In anticipation OF
orders to come. Commercial credits
are extended NOR freely. and there vs.
improvement In mercantile coliec-
tions.
Expected contracts for steel pro-
ducts are coming forward freely
Efforts 10 make purchase at concos-
sions are increasingly unsuccessful IN
the primary markets for textile aud
manufacturers are expressing much
confidence that further Improvement
IN The demand may be expected The
prints cloths supply a feature OF
strength In the domestic markets As
to woo,ens. clothiers' statesmen hav,
made sufficient progress 10 indicate
that the outlook Is favorable. initial
orders being most satisfactory. al
though the weather has proved q
handicap in many cases.
Increased interest Is displayed In
footwear for winter and spring de-
livery. Many spring contracts are
being placed. AMI general conditions
among the New England manufac-
turors are better than at any recent
date.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07

Patrolman Henry singery complet-
ed seventeen years of almost constant
service this week. and began his
eighteenth round with a record that
would be an honor to any policeman.
In addition to being the oldest patrol
man in point Of service, Patrolman
Singery is known as the tallest cop
in Kentucky; for he stands feet
3le inches high In his stocking feet.
He went on the force under the Sec
|ond administration Of Mayor ID. A..
Yeiser in 1891, and has served under
the remaining administrations de-
spite the shifting sands OF politics.
During all his service has the tall
guardian OF the peace been ION the
carpet for any violation Of the rules.
After six years of service Patrol
man Singery was made night captain
OF the police. a duty similar to that
of police sergeant. and he served a
year. Since then he has been on the
beat. In his service he has made
some of the most important arrests
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
William Visits Joseph.

Vienna. Nov Emperor VIII
liam. of Germany, arrived at Castle
Schoenbrunn, a suburb of Vienna,
on a brief visit to Emperor Francis
Joseph. The coming OF the emperor
is regarded as a demonstration OF
German good will toward Austria's
attitude on the near eastern question,
and the public turned out in large
Plumbers to cheer his majesty.
There was a private dinner party
at Schoenbrunn castle. at which those
present included the two emperors
and their suites and foreign ambassa-
doris. No toasts were offered. Fol-
lowing the dinner Emperor William
had long talk with Baron Won
Aehrenthal. Austro-Hungarian minis
ter of foreign affairs, and later with
Emperor Francis Joseph. Emperor
William left later for Donaueschin-
gen, in Baden, for hunt.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
fat THE CHURCHES
Methodist.


BROADWAY-The Rev. G.. T. Sui.
llyan. pastor. Annual autumn ser
vices will be held morning and even
ing. The subject at the morning ser
vice will be- "The Pilgrim. His
Journey ami His Crown" At the
evening service DR.. ]. W. Blackard.
presiding elder. will preach. The
church will be beautifully decorated
with pottod flowers and forest foliage.
The services will be. the last before
conference and the pastor requests
IN attendance OF all members. while
the general public Is also cordially
invited.
FOUNTAIN AVENUE The Rev.
o.. w Banks. pastor. sunday school
at 10 O'Clock. No preaching services
morning or evening
THIRD STREET The Rev. H. n.
Terry. pastor. Morning subject: wis
dom" Evening subject: 1T Is Fin
ished."
MECHANICSBURG-The Rev. y.
T. Lewis, pastor. Sunday school at
l9.15. Morning service at io:t5.
Subject OF sermon: "A Diminishing
Army" Evening service at 7;3o.
Subject OF sermon: "A DeccptN,
kiss"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07

not exchange the current crop
reports, with rising price-list.
for all the books that were ever
written upon political economy.
Then he adds gTatuituously:
The Electorate has declared
for a High Protective Tamil; II
has declared for an Invincible
Armament, embracing a Navy
unsurpassed upon the Seas, along
with a corresponding Military
Establishment upon a fixed war
footing on the land.
There isn't a word OF truth in that
or a foundation In fact for the asser-
ton.
Turning from the male populace as
citizens he finds that the church, the
press, literature and commerce are
utterly hypocritlcal and corrupt and
this is the way he says 1t:
We need take no account here
of the agencies of organization.
and corruption, though both may
be seen clearly enough. They
show so plainly in the nomina-
ton and election of the success
full candidate as to make II APP
parent that whole segments of
the people are no longer appalled,
by anything. however immoral
and wrong, that does not touch
their pockets. Even those that
preach the simple life in the
Magazines OF the East are deaf
to the drum-taps of conscience.
Nay. he that shrieks Righteous
ness" from the highest places is
found often practicing fraud in
the lowest; so that the language
of the Religion of Literature and
Journalism and Commerce, is
Cant.
To one. who remembers things
from one year 70 another, and recall:
how Watterson abused Bryan fol
everything that was base and ignoble
a political mountebank. a money
seeking. notoriety loving public char.
acter, his eulogium of the great Com
moner is a revelation, not of Bryan's
but of Watterson's:
The result shows that We over
sized the spiritual and under
sized the material in the hearts
and minds of the people. Nor
did 1gnatius of Loyola sweep
through a world of incarnate evil
haarino tho Croee Of Iasus IN
triumph with greater force OF in
spiration and truth than did the
heroic son Of Nebraska traverse
a land gaping with curiosity. but
too busy over its work and pay
to consider any danger TO the
immortal soul Of its Constitu-
tional fabric.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

$1,000 buys splendid centrally To-
Gated lot for apartment house.
$1,000, half cash. buys nine acres
in city. Twenty-third and Tennessee
street. In lots IL will bring $4,000.
5000 cash buys five lots ON which a
guarantee is given with ample secur-
ity that the purchaser will make 20
per cent In one year.
5000 can be invested In land mort
gage paying 10 per cent net. twelve
months. 81
81, 200 buys a 81 800 two-story house
In Worten's addition.
500 cash buys "A four room North
Thirteenth street house between Mon
roe and Madison.
Whittemore Real Estate Agency.
Fraternity Building. Both phones ss5.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07

a rumor Is anOat on the strcc;l
that number OF the defeated eandi.
dates In the Democratic primary FOR
county Offices are holding meetings
but al attempts 10 verify the rumoT
and ascertain the purpose OF m,
meetings failed today. As yet. no
one has advanced an opinion as n
abs the candidates are meeting. =
they are doing so. although one OF
two candidates have expressed them
selves as being sore on some OF the
methods used by the alleged govern
ing power OF the party which con
Quoted the election.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-11-07
Christian.

FlRsT-The Rev. s. n. Moore
pastor. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Morning subject: I'VE Shall Reap as
We Sow" Evening subject: care
There Few That Shall De Saved? and
Who Are They" Wednesday even
ing prayer aud teacher training class
TENTH STREET.-THE Rev. C.. y
jackson, pastor. Sunday school $3.50
a. m. Morning subject: "ln the
School of Christ" Evening subject:
The Modern Abso.om."