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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

This has become a three billion
country in foreign trade, with
$3.50, 900, 900 balance in our favor.
These figures refuse to go with
hard luck story
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15
HIS FIRST LITERARY EFFORT.
Not Likely Among the ask Best
Sellers" of That Year.

A party of friends had gathered in
the authors house to congratulate him
on the success of his new book. They
were extravagantly enthusiastic, as
friends are apt to be on such &C.
casions, and the young author was
swelling visibly. The authors mother
beamed. Finally one of the guests
turned to her. Tell me, did your son
show symptoms of literary genius at
an early age? l presume he did, and
you've got some baby effusion treas
ured away" II have the first letter
he ever wrote me-" said the mother
smiling, and maybe you'd call it his
first literary effort. He was on a
visit to his grandmother's and he had
never visited her without me before.
But maybe you'd like to hear the let
ter" The guests chorused Yes Gag
erly. The mother produced crum-
pied envelope and paper and read
slowly: Dear Mama-The dogs is
awful thick here. Your loving son."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

W,ANTED.-Men with rigs to in
troduce DR.. Wasems live stock reme-
dies. Salary or commission paid;
steady employment. Address, Cuba
City Remedy Co.
lO4tS Cuba City, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15
Want Column

ALL persons knowing themselves
indebted to Perry Knapp are request
ed to call at e. Fl. Hyde's and settle,
as after Jan. 30 unpaid accounts will
be put in hands of an attorney.
4-t5 PERRY KNAPP
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

FARMS FOR SALE: l have two
good farms situated in Grant county
that l will sell on reasonable terms.
51tf Jos. III. BENNETT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

Upon the occasion of dances
and other like affairs the Lancaster
House barn will be prepared day
and night to take care of teams.
Reasonable rates
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

FOR SALE or Rent: farm consist
ing of 12O acres, located "a miles west
of Ellenboro in Sections 3O-31; good
running water and schoolhouse close
by, Dist. No. 1. Cali on or address,
AUGUST SENFTLABEN, Ellenboro, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

FOR RENT: 100 acre farm 2 mi.
east of Glen Haven, 90 acres in
pasture and meadow ard the re-
mainder in good farming condition.
Write or call at 1915 Confer, Ave.
Dubuque, Iowa. Nj. E. RIPPER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

Watch for Goldstein d Tuckwood's
annual white goods and linen sale,
soon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

On the above showing the Post
says the southern vote could nOmi-
nate Taft on the first ballot, and in
view of the agencies that are at
work no one would be surprised to
see the greater part of the southern
vote go to the secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

WANTED: 2 carloads of fresh mich
COWS and springers; highest market
price will be paid: leave word at Ray
Carthew's barn if you have any to sell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

FOR SALE Practically new Story
& clark upwrIght piano. Inquire at
residence of A. J. HOWELL, Lancaster,
Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

WE'LL! WE'LL! WE'LL 1t beat
all. What beats aII7 Why the Red
trunk cigar Att
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-15

FARM For Sale-121 acres, situated
five miles west of Lancaster. Easy
terms. HARRY Il. BARNETT,
1O3tf Lancaster. Wis.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
BUSINESS LOCALS :
q & q p e&Ha
HHHk 80 4

Turnip seed in bulk at White
Swan Grocery Co.
For the finest groceries at the
closest prices try the White
Swan Grocery Co.
Sweet peppers, beets, beans,
cucumbers, squash, onions, fresh
from garden, for sale. -Hibdon.
This office will make decided
cut in the price of legal blanks
and scale books during next
week if taken in quantity.
Pasture For Stock-500 acres of
good grass and plenty of water
one mile from city limits.
1S-2t LEE VANSANT.
For Sale-F'ine strong celery
plants. This is the time to set
them out. If you want them
you'll have to hurry.
JOHN HIBDON.
For SaIe-S-rOOm frame resi-
dence on quarter block, good
outhouses, fine well and wind
mill, in best residence portion OF
the town. Best bargain in Can
yon City. Inquire at News office.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
rAHATION-SUB AMEND
MENT TO CONSTITUTION.

Joint Resolution amending Section B.
Article 7, Of the Constitution Of the
State Of Texas. increasing the amount
Of tax that may be voted on school
districts and providing for a majority
vote Of the property tax paying vot-
ers Of such district to vote such tax.
Section l. BE it Resolved by the
LEGISLATURE Of the State of Texas: That
Section OF Article Of the Constitu-
ton of the State OF Texas be so amend
ed rs to hereafter read as follows:
Section 3. One-fourth OF the revenue
derived from the State occupation taxes
and a poll tax Of 81 on every male in
habitant Of this State between the ages
Of twenty and sixty years shall be
set apart annually for the benefit Of the
public free schools. and in addition
thereto there shall be levied and col
lected an annual ad valorem State tax
Of such an amount, not to exceed
twenty cents on the 800 valuation, as
with the available school fund arising
from all other sources. will be suffi-
cient to maintain and support the pub
lie free schools of this state for period
OF not PISS than six months In each
year. and the Legislature may also pro-
vide for the formation of school dis
tricts within all or any of the counties
Of this State by general or special law,
without the local notice required In
other cases of special legislation, and
may authorize an additional ad valorem
tax to be levied and collected within
such school districts for the further
maintenance of public free schools and
the erection and equipment Of school
buildings therein, provided that a ma
jorty of the qualified property tax pay
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
LOCAL WEATHER RECORD.

Writing up the weather last
week. The News stated that AL
signs point to more rainfall
we need The rains came
and with the exception of one or
two small spots, the county has
been blessed in this respect to
the extent of all present requir-
ments.
Needless to remark that all
crops are doing well.
The days for the week ending
yesterday have been rather
warm for this altitude, the Their
mometer reading So near the
noon hour, but the nights have
been as usual-cool enough for
cover.
All said, crops and weather at
this date for Randall county are
about as good as we could have
had if made to order.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
PROPOSED AMEN DMENT TO THE
STATE CONSTITUTION RELAT.
ING TO COMMISSIONERS PRE-.
ClNCTS.

Joint Resolution to amend Section 10,
Article 81 of the Constitution of the
State of Texas, SO as to provide for
subsequent redistricting OF a county
into commissioners precincts, defin-
ing the manner thereof; for submit
ting same to he electors Of the state,
and making an appropriation there
for
Be It Resolved by the Legislature OF
the State of Texas:
Section |. That Section IS, Article
E. of the Constitution OF the State II
Texas, be amended so as to hereafter
read as follows:
Each organized county in the state.
now or hcreaf ter existing. shall be di O.
yided from time to time. for the con-
venience of the people, into justice pro-
c.ncts. not less than four and not more
than twelve The present county
courts shall make the first division
Subsequent divisions shall be made by
the commissioners court provided for
by this Constitution. In each such
precinct there shall be elected. at each
biennial election. one justice Of the
peace and one constable. each Of whom
shall hold his office for two years and
until his successor shall be elect
ed and qualified; provided, that IN
any precinct in which there may be \
city of eight thousand or more inhab-
itants. there shall be elected two JUS
tees Of the peace. Each county shall
In like manner and in the first instance.
be divided into four commissioners
precincts. in each Of which there shall
be elected by the qualified voters there
OF one county commissioner, who shall
hold his office for two years and until
his successor shall be elected and quail
fled. Subsequent divisions Of county
into commissioners precincts shall be
made as is now or hereafter may be
provided by law. The county commits
sioners so chosen, with the county
Judge as presiding officer. shall COM
pose the county commissioners court
which shall exercise such powers and
jurisdiction over all county business as
is conferred by this Constitution and
the laws Of the state. or as may be
hereafter prescribed.
Sec. g That the sum OF one thous-
ard (s1,00D dollars is hereby appro-
priated out of the state Treasury not
otherwise appropriated for the purpose
OF defraying the necessary expense 81
submitting the above proposed amend
ment to the people of the State. at the
next general or special election in the
manner required by law. by the Cover
nor of the State.
"a true copy.) w. X. DAVE,
Secretary Of State.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

ing voters of the district. voing at an
election to be held for that purpose.
shall vote such tax, not to exceed IN
any one year so cents on the 800 val
uation OF the property subject to taxa
ton in such district, but the limitation
upon the amount of district tax herein
authorized shall not apply to incorpor-
ated cities or towns constituting Sepa-
rate and independent school districts.
Sec. . The Governor of the State OF
Texas shall and he is hereby directed
to issue the necessary proclamation Tor
the submission of this amendment to
the qualified voters Of the State of Tex
as at the next general election or at
special election called by the Governor
and the sum of four thousand S40OO
dollars, or as much thereof as may be
necessary. is hereby appropriated out OF
any money not otherwise appropriated
to defray the expenses of publication
Of such proclamation. At such cleo
ton the qualified electors voting and
favoring said amendment shall have
written or printed on the ballot as fol-
lows: For amendment TO Section 3,
Article I. of the Constitution of the
State, relating to public free schools"
and those opposed to said amendment
shall have written or printed on the
ballot as follows: Against amendment
to Section 3, Article /. of the Constitu-
ton of the State, relating TO public
free schools
"a true copy) w. II. DAVE,
Secretary of State.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
HAPPY ITEMS.

Mr.. G. w. Gale of Galesburg,
Ill. was in Happy on business
Tuesday.
Miss Caroline Marriott de-
parted Friday for her home in
Wakefield. Nebraska after a
three weeks visit with the Cook
family.
Mr.. f. NJ. Clements started
on the erection of his new house
some four miles from Happy
Tuesday.
Mr.. Guy P. Stone was in Can
yon on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Woods
went to Goodnight on business
Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Z. Kelly and Misses
Edna and Mae Cook were Amar-
lilo visitors Friday.
Mr.. Dwight FELTON, was a pas
senger to Amarillo Monday.
Mack Cline. south east of town,
threshed wheat that made 1913
bushels to the acre. Not bad
for $40 an acre land.
Corn, katfir corn, milo maize
and millet are growing so fast
now days that anyone is liable to
get lost in them.
Eugene Banks has sold out his
fine herd of cattle and expects to
leave in few days for old Mex
leo to engage in the cattle bust
ness there.
W. S. Cook expects to leave
for Nebraska Saturday to &C
company bunch of homeseek
ers back on the 20 of August.
Happy creek was bank full
Tuesday owing to a heavy rain
Sunday west of town. No seri,
Gus damage done.
The way the steam plows are
turning over sod these days,
Happy will have several thou
sand acres more of crops next
year.
Thomas Williamson has sold
his fine house to w. +. Kline of
Halibur, Iowa to give possession
October /. Mr.. Williamson will
build on his section three miles
east of Happy.
August 5, '0S. HAPPY.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
HOFFMAN PARAGRAPHS.

Our naborhood enjoyed a fish
fry on the creek Saturday. Plen-
ty of fish and a jolly good time.
Mr.. Coghlan and wife of Gar
den City, visited in our commu-
nifty Saturday ard Sunday.
Prof. Foster and family and
Mr.. Cochran and family have
been out for a few days camping
on the Hitchcock ranch, looking
after their cattle.
+. Hoffman and wife spent Sun.
day with the family of Ed Penny.
fold of Deaf Smith.
Prof. Stevenson. who is teach.
ing school at PalodurO, spent
Sunday with Walter Johnson.
B. r. Johnson and daughter
Miss Bessie. went to Canyon
Monday shopping.
Anita Garrett spent Sunday
night with Annie Hoffman.
We are sorry indeed to give
up our editor. Mr.. Brandon. Oui
correspondence with his paper
has been very pleasant. We
wish him great success in his
new work.
l.. A. Pierce went to Canyon
Monday.
TASSIE.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
Low Rate to albuquerque. New Mexico

For the 10th National Irriga-
ton Congress to be held in Albu-
querque, New Mexico, Septem-
Der Doth to October 10th, 1908,
inclusive, the Pecos & Northern
Texas Railway in connection
with the Eastern Railway of New
Mexico will offer unusually low
and attractive rates. 1t is sug-
gested that those desiring to
avail themselves of this opportu-
nifty to visit Albuquerque, and
assist in making this national
event a memorable and success
full one, notify the railway agent
as much in advance as possible in
order that necessary facilities
and train service may be arrang-
ed for their cOmmOdatlOn.
Tickets will be on sale from Sep
TENDER 9th to October 9th,
inclusive, with return limit Octo-
Der 3lst. The round trip fare
from Canyon City, Texas will be
Sl2.3O.
d. l.. MEYERS, g. p. A.,
Amarillo, Texas.
o. G. DAVIS, Agent,
Canyon City, Texas. 1913
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

Friends in Canyon City have
received announcement Of the
marriage of Miss Clara Eakman
TO John Porter Mathis, at Fort
Worth last Tuesday Their
home is to be in Mineral Wells.
Geo. l.. Abbott went TO Has
kell the first of the week expect
ing To return by today.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
News Roll of Honor.

Under this heading will be found
the amounts received on subScript-
ion to the News since last report,
July 3, and names Of the parties
paying. This will serve as re-
Ceipt to those Of our subscribers for
Warding money by mail.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

The Canyon City band has
been engaged for the Reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Garrison
and daughter, Miss EarIine, re-
turned home yesterday. Mrs.
Garrison from Garden City,
Kan. and j. H. and daughter
from different points in Virginia.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
Charity Dances.

Awkward Spouse see our set is
to have grand charity ball. Did
you ever dance for charity?
Pretty Wife-Of course. Don't
ytu remember how l used to always
dance with you when we first met?
illustrated Bits.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

Lost-From my place on Palo
Duro ) miles northeast of Can
yon City, one light-bay mare
branded O with l. over it on
right shoulder: weight about
200 lbs. One dark bay two
year old mare, no brand but
point of right ear split. One
bay horse mule 3 years old, no
brand with little tit of skin on
point of right shoulder. One
bay horse mule , years old, no
brand. Have been gone since
about June ). Will pay a liberal
reward for information leading
to recovery ofthese animals.
H. c. Dolcater,
2ts Canyon, Texas.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
Public Sale Of Registered Cattle.

See Ward d Groom s adver-
tisement in this issue, also farm
machinery ad of H. II. Groom,
manager.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07
Official Primary Returns.

Saturday the Democratic eX-
ecutive committee canvaSSed the
returns for the entire county and
the county convention was held.
The total number of votes cast
in the primary was 291.
L. c. Lair was elected county
chairman with precinct chairmen
as follows: D. A. Park, J. A.
Wilson, ]. j.. Park, B. T. John
son and Sam Virgins.
As only the town vote was Civ
en- last week for county officers
we give here the total vote for
each:
T.,
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-07

PROPOSED AM THE
STATE Coz STi.u 81 fi%iNG
THE. COMpCl et.-iCE Of The
GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
CITY IS IN DANGER
WATERS AGAIN EATING INTO FINE
 BLUFF.
Large Force of Men at Work to Pro- tect Property From InxOads
 of Rfver--One
 Life Lost.

Pine Blunf. Ark. Dec 9.-The devaI- Opments of today proved that the se. curity felt last night in the belief that the encroachment of the flood waters of the Arkansas River toward the east ern residence section Of the city had been finally checked, was premature.
 When reyetments of lumber and steel were built at the mouth of Harris Ba- you. 1t was believed that an effective barrier to the inroads of the water had been found. Late today however. the water began to eat it's way behind the revetment, the earth on the protected side began to crumble and now the entire eastern end of the city Is again endangered.
 Tonight a large force of men. in- cluding those of the Government fleet stationed here is at work piling brush and rails at the waters edge. Should their efforts not prove effective con- siderable additional property loss will occur.
 Today two blocks west of the bayou were endangered and houses are be- ing removed rapidly.
 Virgil Meroney, a carpenter. who was last seen several days ago raging a building near the brink of the stream. is believed to have been drowned the first loss of life so far reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
WnEY'S LIQUOR BILL
NO GOVERNMENT LICENSES IN
 PROHIBITION TERRITORY.
Alabama Member Says 1t Is UnseemIy For Uncle sam To Appear in Opposition To State
 Laws,

Washington, Dec, 9--(SpeciaI )--Cap- tain o. c. Wiley. Representative of the Second Alabama District. introduced in the House today a bill to prevent the Issuance of Federal licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors in com munities where the sale of such liquors is prohibited by the state or local laws.
 Captain Wiley thinks it unseemly that the Federal government should give it's sanction to astraffic barred by a community insofar as within it's power it may do so.
 ''0f course" said Captain Wiley this would not prohibit the sale of such liquors at established drug stores and pharmacies for medicinal purposes, on the prescription of practieing phy- sician of good standing, nor would it prohibit interstate shipments of liquors. since such traffic is interstate commerce, and congress is not given the power to destroy, hut to regulate interstate commerce"
 The Senate was in executive session about twenty minutes today There is no intimation from any quarter that any one even suggested that Acting Judge Hundley ought to be confirmed. It Is understood that no one even mentioned the three judges whose nominations are hanging up.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
BARRIoS MAY DIE
GUATEMALAN MINISTER IN A sE-
 RIOUs CONDITION.
Party Was on Way to Tomb of Wash IngtOn When Automobile Turned TurtIe-Waa Robbed
 of a3.20O.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Aithough passing a night of comparative rest at the Emergency Hospital the condition of Senor Don Juan Barrios, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala and minister to the United States on a special mission, IS regarded as still critical.
 The diplomat was seriously injured in an automobile accident yesterday, but the physicians at the hospital say that his chances of recovery are fairly good
 All of the other members of the par ty who so narrowly escaped death when a big sixty horse power touring car turned turtle near the new high way bridge over the Potomac are re- ported to have been injured much less seriously than Senor BarriOs.
 The police are searching the city in efforts 10 recover about $3. 200 stolen from Senor BarriOs oy some one who crowded around the overturned autO- mobile and Its unconscious occupants. Senor Barrios had three 1000 bills and perhaps three s100 bills in a long pocket book They could not be found after the accident.
 Government officials in Washington were peculiarly touched by the acci- dent. owing to the fact that Senor Barrios and his party. consisting of Gen. John Drummond. Senor John Luis Toledo Herrerato and q chauffeur were on their way to Mount Vernon to place a wreath on the tomb of Washington at the request of the President of Gu atemala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
M Ar.FRED ., sTOFER.

Washington, Dec. 9.--(Special. l--The death of w IF. vandiver at Montgom- cry, early this morning caused deep sorrow among the Alabamians here at tending the National Rivers and Har- bors Congress, as we'll as among the Congressmen from the State. for MT yandiver was looked upon as one of the foremost men not only of his state and city. but generally In the South, where his public spirit was thoroughly known and appreciated by business and professional men.
 The first news of his passing away was conveyed in a telegram to ". F. Black. who has for several years been his secretary. Mir. Black left tonight for Montgomery.
 Shortly after being appraised of the death of Mir. Vandiver. the Alabama delebation to the Rivers and Harbors Congress held a meeting and adopted the following tribute to his memory:
 whereas. The Alabama delegation is in receipt of the information that MT w. F. Vandiver. President for Alabama of this organization, died at his home at Montgomery this morn- ing. therefore be 1t
 Resolved. That this Congress ex- presses its profound sense of the loss this movement has sustained in the passing away of one whose strong brain, indomitable energy and patriotic, heart have been so freely given to forward ing the great cause we are engaged in building up: and. be it further
 Resolved. That We convey to the people of Alabama. and particularly of Montgomery. our deep sense of ap- preciation of the loss of one of their most public spirited and able business men; and be 1t further
 s"Resolved, That we extend to the