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of the plateau The archways Of one still we'll pre-
served but base lies deeply buried in the earth OF
the great double gateway which upon the road
leading to Hierapos nothing but the buttresses which
supported it side Of the deep ravine which
be traced -
AS yet nothing has been done by the archaeologist
in the way excavatng Laodicea. This - surprising
when we take consideration that Of all the old ctes
in Asia Minor has been could be excavated with
The debris and earth which the city
easily carted away and dumped at the foot OF
the hills Probably ancient city would repay the ef
than this AS at Ephesus, excavation
would probably reveal various periods of architecture
each upon other Certain 1t is that the build
ings which stand above the earths surface
less of late Greek Roman origin. Certain II
ID the Laodicea which founded by Anti.
ochus H. $50 years before Christ erected upd
the site Of much older city
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and sarcophagus has been opened and pundered CEN
turtles ago, but 1t done in such that the
tombs were not destroyed and they may be inspected
to-day in exactly the condition and place of repose
as they occupied nearly 1000 years There were
two main entrances to the city.
The ruined city of Hierapolis be reached from
Laodicea after about five hours horseback ride In
cent times splendid roadway connected the two cities
the only traces however, extant being the but
tresses of bridge which spanned the Lycus.
The cascades Of the city visible from long dis
tance and approaches the impressive they
become. At distance Of two miles they have the
pearance of huge cataract, not unlike that of Nj
agara and II in April, when the Ia
the slopes. the whole presents wonderful picture
The deserted city Of Laodicea situated in
ancient times upon the great GraecoRoman highway
which led from Sards in Lydia through the heart of
Asia Minor to the confines of Syria This roadway
posed to be Of Persian origin the chief means
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-, communication for commercial and military enterprises
being the armies of xerxes Alexander n
Great Frederick Barbarossa others me runs
of Laodicea upon commanding elevation wncn sivs
fine surrounding country About eight mnsS "
distant Mount Cadmus white with snow "hiie ~
that left of Coossae rests at its base
ON the other hand beyond fertile valley of the Lycus
may be seen gmmerng in the sunlight the huge cascaus
which nnee over the plateau city of Herapo1s
Nesting at the foot of the HILL upon ~n,cn .n
acropos is the little village OF Gon9eh. w
away to the SOUTH the mountain range OF baoa
in the background. the larger Turkish town OF
OF these places have been pracucaly oui' 1'o NV
ruins of Laodicea. ..
In the spring of year valleys and slopes about
Iaodcea with verdure and the cou
try, viewed from the ruins, presents picture % -.
friendly fact the fields are cultivated up ="
the walls city. within the city limits which prop
ably miles there Is not enough
vegetation to feed hungry goat 1t Is scene ol u
ton. where only snakes lizards turtles ana poMls
ais now refuge subterranean caverns ihe 1omo-
cutter from Denizl is regular visitor occasonai
a camel caravan may be vending its way slowly
through streets But otherwise Is place ons
rejected shorn of symbol OF former eea'
Yet Laodicea the chief emporium OF central
Asia Minor the seat of of the Seven Churches
like 4o0 this city was deemed one OK
the most possess. not only from military
point of vew the standpoint OF the sinews
wherewith to conduct The opuient citizens OF Lao
fell to the greed OF Roman iartar ana
Turkish times of the hardshps caused
by earthquakes felt severely as was the pestence
Of war people attached to their city that
they rebuilt repeatedly of their means and each
greater splendor than before 1t was only when
scarcely left stone the other and when
the Turks 1880 d. slaughtered or sold the nhab
tans slavery that the city became what it is to-day
one vast studded with heaps Of ruins
Considering the caused by earthquakes, time
war; Laodicea, however, even at present is still In
remarkable state preservation The stadium is almost
intact The steps the sides of HILL which forms
this The plan OF the gymna-
SUM s preserved that almost the entire building
can be SEEN theate7s, Of which devoted to
music, practically complete Scattered over the field
in one mass of entanged ruins temples
the still in place. The ancient aqueduct
partially and shows clearly how the water was
conducted distance the hydrostatic
ciple seeking its level The aQueduct Is not
lofty such characterize those OF Roman origin
throughout Italy but is built close to the
ground conducted to the city in massive
pipes hill and down from distant mountain range
In the bed little river of Asopos stand the broken
piers bridge which led to Christian cemetery
neighboring hill opposite the city. The ancient pagan
metropolis was situated just outside the city limits
where village of Gonjeh stands Many interesting
sarcophag been found and removed to various
seums Laodcea had three gateways which pierced
walls which extended around the circumference
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Most of these trees than 200 years old The
ruins extan above the surface EARTH
ing erect in the shape of pillars arches hicy
strewn among the trees present picturesque and
unique In 1888 some excavations made.
with good results. The ruins however, have suffered
much at different times from earthquakes especially
account of being used building material for the
houses of Aidin and of the finest columns have
been removed and set in the public buildings of that
town. Remains of the acropolis stadium and theater
may still be from the latter that Strabo
claimed that he could look the plain of the Me-
ander the people sitting in the heater of Mag
nesa On the edge Of the plateau still stand three
NOUS archways which either part Of Greek gym
nasirm Roman bath. The slabs Of marble which
uamented these arches have long since been removed
Generally speaking. Traes would be city
70 excavate There Is rock formation of serious
character The earth the ruins loosely and could
easily be removed The olive orchard with the roots
OF the extending in direction deep into the
ground, would form the greatest obstacle, not only
the point of digging but item of for
the that these fruit trees would have be
cAAsed outright from their before being de-
et&u4ed.
Tralles Of the most important cities in Asia
Minor Its position half between the ports of Ephe
Aetuss the coast and the interior cities Of
country, have been favorable always
tsut It renowned for the wealth Of its
znhAbiants repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes
and often rebuilt until about the thirteenth
usstry whsu the last catastrophe left the city
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1zE A4ZHS AT HZERAP0XIS

cities Of Ephesus Pergamus Priene and Metus. For
number of the Austrian has been busy
at Ephesus and the German government is present
carrying on excavations at Pergamus and Miletus On
whole however little thus far been done
cities of Asia Minor. Superficial
vatiOns have been made at many points, Thorough
cavaons however such have characterized the work
of Germans Prene, where whole city has been
brought to light. exception.
The ruins Of ancient Traes situated upon high
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of ruins.
Since then the remnants
have been used in construct
ing mosques and in shaping
headstones for graves In
Turkish cemeteries. For
many years past the ruined
site has been specifically
dug and culled for sculp-
lures and other antiquities
and the fragments found
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practically boundss field for research ana
exploration monuments still exant which
the ruined Greek cities
slowly sinking into
medieval cases in fair state OF
valleys below The
Minor to-day greeted by these grim
the silent
lie buried beneath mutey
bestir itself and before 1t is too
knowledge which
tighten generations of mankind
the sites OF ancient
described rarely sought out by the
personally
beginning
had training the subject
which
this
e1caatng the ancient
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plateau which overlooks the fertile
plain of the Meander river. At the
foot of the hills stands the modern
town Of Aidin, the second place OF
Importance in the vilayet of Smyrna.
To-day this neighborhood is consid-
erred the garden spot Of Asia Minor.
It is the center of the fig district and
the olives and wine produced are
much priced on account of their quail
fty. This is also the region in which
the best bottom in Asia Minor Is
grown.
It is probable that this valley was
kept in a much higher state Of culti-
walton in ancient times. When the
city surrendered to Alexander the
Great the figs of Tralles were cele-
brated throughout the ancient world
and 1t is a well-known fact that at
that time the hills along the whole
extent of the Meander were covered
with forests which prevented, in a
measure. the destructive inundations
which characterize the river to-day
Ancient Tralles now lies imbedded
under a vast orchard of olive trees
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BX[5[RcNEST '[loG1A[R[D0S

ala MINOR is the stage upon which have been en-
acted some of the most stupendous events In the
history of mankind. Here the civilizations OF the
orient and the occdent have met and struggled
for supremacy. The Persian and Greek roman
and pontian byzantine and Moslem, Crusader and
Saracen, Turk and Mogul. each in their turn came
upon the scene and alternately overwhemea
by the vicissitudes of human life. fragments Oh
columns arches and temples now STAND as aa slieh'
sentnels over the tombs of their empires and cities
To-day these mangled ruins present meiah
choly- picture yet they cannot be viewed "tnoue
pleasure and regret. The pleasure consists cnleny
in recalling the historical associations conhec'ea
With each while the regret is caused by the fact
that nothing is done to prevent their further decay
and demolition and that in all probability future
generations will lay considerable blame upon the
present age for not having done more toward pre-
serving these interesting and instructive ruins from
an earlier destruction, at least than would presum-
ably be their destiny if left alone to the silent lapse
Of mi
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the dead.
Outside the
walls there
are no less
than four
1 m m q nse
n 9 C r opo-
lises In q
8 p l 9 n did
8 t at Q of
p r 9 serva-
ton. Natu-
rally every
m alla0leum
, 1909-09-08
KILOGRAMS.
ST. GROIN STATION.

London, Sept. 4th.- King Edward, hav-
ing completed his cure at Marienbad, has
left for London DR.. OFT pronounces His
DIaiesty's health perfect, and says he is as
tonIshtd at his robust condition, declaring
that his strength is equal to that Of q sound
man ten years his junior.
The British tank steamer "Cheyenue"
from Rotterdam for New York, when passing
the Isle of White, signAlled she had two sus-
pected cases Of cholera on board.
Eight su~tfrngettes arrested on August
nineteenth in connection with the picketing
of Mr.. Asquith's residence in Downing Street.
have been fined two pounds each or seven
days Imprisonment. They gave notice of
appeal, on the ground that Nil subjects of the
King have the right to approach the Sovereign
through his Ministers.
The London and Southwestern and Brigb-
ton and Southeast Railway Companies Joint
steamer Duchess of Kent, crossing from the
Isle of Wight, collided with a transport in
Portsmouth harbour and was beached in a
sjukirg condition. -Four hundred passengers
ON board were safely landed.
Colonel Lynch of Boer fame, whose
civil rights were restored by the Kings pal-
don, has been returned as nationalist member
OF Parliament for West Glare unopposed.
The cricket match Australia V NJ. c.. C.
was abandoned on account of rain. NJ. c. G.
IN their rstinnings made 1873, Australia 434.
NJ. c.. c.. second innings 1877 for the loss of
one wicket, when stumps had to be drawn.
A Copenhagen de patch says the city is
thronged awaiting DR.. Cooks arrival, American
and Danish flags being everywhere entwined.
The programme includes a stately escort to a
city luncheon with King FREDERICK and a ban
quet by the President at the City Council,
whereut Herr Hansen, Minister of Commerce,
and Commodore Hevgaard will speak. The
newPaperreporters boardedDr. Cook steamer
off okagen, to whom he declared he was pre-
, 1909-09-08

Christiansted.

Sept Bird Viking from st Thomos-B5s-
semoger Meng, Philip james, Rosaliu jack
son ond 2 children, Colisto Christensen,
Leo Poul Gus, Alfred Belfrom, Francis, Reed
Sept. 4th-Yiking for St. Thomos-Me-
dora Hansen and son, Alphonse SAND ford,
Mrs. ANNA Hughues, Maskinmester L L.
Hansen, /, I. A2gerholm, Anna Shirley.
Fredeliksttd
Sept 1st.-Per sloop "AIizpah' for St.
Thomas Messrs. Benjamin Christian and
Christian Frederiks, Misses Alice Williams
and Ag0the Francis.
Sept. Ind Per sloop "City Belle" from
ST. Thomas Miss Helena Williams.
Sept. 4th.-Per s, S. Parma" from Domi-
nicn'-Ar. ~ Mrs. Williamson and infant,
Mr.. Robt. Armstrong. From Antgua-Nrs.
Agatha Hnlris. From St. Kitts-lIr. Walsh
and Miss Shirley.
Sept 4th-Per sIoop "Mizpoh" from ST.
Thomas Misses Eleanora S|immeneth, Sarah
George and Petrinu EIIick, Mr.. X. Delaney.
, 1909-09-08

VI I-2O - 'lN ~ y lIb
saw nothing Of Conno tore Peary's expe-
dition. There is, he says. no land at the Pole.
only water, the depth Of which he could not
gauge.
Advices from Stockholm state that the Ii
bour Federation has decided TO call off the
general strike which is prevailing. This deci-
sion IS the outcome Of the Governments inter
%vention, which is being directed towards a
satisfactory compromise.
Advlces received ut Brussels from the Con-
90 report that q white merchant has been
killed ana eaten by the natives at Lou5o.
\ punitive expedition has been despatched.
Washington, Sept 4h-Admiral Sporty,
who was III command Of thr United States
battIeshlp fleet from Santrtucisco on It's
round the world voyage, has retired.
New York, Sept, 4 h The replica Of the
CIermont, buttons first steamboat, WIS tested
yesterday. She IS a shade faster than the
original and will be ready for the Fulton
Hudson pageant durng the last week of
September.
London, Sept. 6th-Arrangements are he
ing pushed onward rapidly at Windsor for
me reception III a te" weeks time Of tae
hln8 OF Portugal, who will succeed to his
1athers stall III ST. Georges Chapel when
maze a hnl2ht OF the Garter.
W'' 60 . JUN al ~ ID Ieutg IOI
the press.
Advlces from MehlIa received in Mad ii
state that General AgnlIeIa hns occupied
Guyaba without resistance, and Colonel hi
mares has captured Sid BroIim. The Moors
are still h8htln8 against Penou de Alhuce-
mas, where Their artillery sank a launch from
a cruiser engaged III Iondln5 supplies.
A despatch from kieI states that the
Emperor William conducted church service
personally on board the Royal Yacht Ho-
henzolIern, after which the commanders Of
the fleet discussed with him the lessons of
the naval manoeuyres, which have just ended.
HIS Majesty announced the creation Of
Prince Henry as Grand Admiral, ana
the Prince then raised his fa9 on the
Deutschland, every ship sa.utlng with nine
teen guns.
A Copenhagen despatch says that when
the Hans Egede and the vessels escorting
her were a mile from the pier, Crown Prince
Christian and his staff, accompanied by Mr.
Egan, the United States Minister, embarked
in a launch, which took them to the side Of
the explorers vessel. Prince Valdemar, the
Kings brother, in admiraPs uniform, accom-
panied by naval officers, city officials, dele
, 1909-09-08

The 8. s. Parma arrived at Frederiksted
on Saturday and will leave for New York
at noon to-day.
b lines Of rain were measured here on
Sunday morning. At Frederikstod lines fell
down to 3 7. m. on Saturday, and 5 lines ut
Eetute Saliv's Fancy.
, 1909-09-08
e~Aiendtgjox41s

FAhT bekjendtgjores heryed at Jordemo-
=" DER 7de Distrikt HILL fra lode ds.
~ regne lndtl videre ovortqger det under
"otdemoder SAMUEL henhorcnde 9de Dis
G~uYernements SecretariatetSt Croix, den
7io Septr, 1903.
BAUMANN.
est
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
Amarillo May Get Federal Building.

Captain Harry Ingerton. post.
master of Amarillo. received a
communication from the super
viSing architect of the United
states treasury department, ask
ing for information bearing on
the needs for a federal building
at this point.
The communication after stat
ing that a bill asking for an APP
preparation has been offered in
congress, calls attention to the
fact that it is imperative that
queries be answered with as
little delay as possible.
The department wants to know
the receipts of the post Office ten
years ago. at the present. and an
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
Warning

The city Marshall wishes the
News to announce to those who
have formed the habit of throw
ing their rubbish into the alleys
and highways, to think twice
and quit it, rs there is city or
dinance against doing such un-
lawful acts, and if complaints are
made he will have to see to it,
that the ordinances are fully
obeyed. The marshal also states
too. that some are gathering
their rubbish and hauling it out
and dumping along the roadside
leading to the city, thereby not
only committing a nuisance, but
giving cause for teams to fright
en-. and endanger life or limb.
The News is doubIy sure that
all good people WILL see to 1t that
their premises are free from
rubbish. or anything that would
endanger the health. or property
of any of its citizens. Our rea.
sons for being so sure is that we
have faith in our city fathers
that they would not place any I'M
necessary burnens on the people.
Let everybody see to it that
their premises are kept free
from all unsightly things, and
all rubbish burned. and not al
lowed to accumulate.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
Some Postal Rates

Since August |, parcels up to
II pounds in weight can be sent
through the mails from this
country to Japan at rate of -
cents a pound. or any fraction of
pound. This announcement
has lately been made by the
poStot1ice department. and it
suggests the unreasonablenesS
of government which withholds
domestic parcels post to please Il
few express companies. \ pack.
age such as You can send half
way round the world for twelve
cents a pound, would cost more
to send most any place in the
|. :. Nor is that the only I'm.
reasonable feature brought to
light by the arrangement. Your
domestic package is limited to
four pounds. against II pounds
for foreign. OF course the post
office authorities are not to blame
AS they have long urged parcels
post such as is possessed by
nearly every European nation,
and which have universally prov
IN successful. The fault lies
with congress.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
Meeting Of The Baptist PhIIatheas

/ Only a few Of the members of
/ the Philathea class of the Bap,
/ list church were able to attend
the meeting held at their church
last Tuesday afternoon. 1t was
decided to hold a business meet
ing every month and also hold an
afternoon tea at the different
homes of the members of the
class. Some new officer, were
elected and some other small
business matters were attended
to.
Tie first tea will be given at
the home of Miss Emma Harder
next Monday afternoon at 40
and all the members of this
young ladies class are urged to
come and bring some girl friend
if possible
This will be the first of the
social gatherings Of the class and
the young peoplg are looking
forward to the time when the
Philathea class will be the larg-
est in that Sunday school.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29

estimate of the business ten
years from today.
Captain Ingerton states the
fact of the entry of the Amarillo
office to the first grade. is doubt
less responsible for the notice of
the Federal government in a
large degree.
AS to the question of what he
thought rs to the business to
come: CAPTAIN Ingerton declar-
ed that he believed 100000 an
nually would be very conserva-
tive.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
Heavy Cattle Shipments

Cattle shipments from the
Panhandle towns and specially
Amarilo.ar the heaviest known
for many years. The manager
of the Pecos Valley lines stated
last evening that there is a shor-
tage of cars to the number of
900 with demand increasing rap
idly. Cattle on the plains are in
excellent condition and a number
Of prominent buyers are here in
the field.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
The Texas Magazine

We received the first number
Of The Texas Magazine, which is
devoted to the financial. CONNER
cial and industrial interests Of
the State of Texas. published sat
Huston. Texas, by Frank Ebcrle
We desire to state that it should
be in every business mans office.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29
Specialist

| treat all diseases Of Eye.
Ear, Nose and Throat. also have
glasses, and pay special attent-
ton to fitting them. Is years
years experience in special prac-
tice. Consultation and examina-
ton free. Canyon City, Nov. 10
& II, 1909. /. +. Smith, NJ. d.
Weatherford, Texas. 81 t
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29

Wanted Young lady wants
board and room with private
family. modern house preferred.
Apply at News office.
Subscribe for the News.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-10-29

Some special bargains in resi-
dence property, and close in.
Acreage property. Smith & Mon
roe, Smith building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-05-26
Youngsters Hold Prayer Meeting.

Rev. d. y. Curb has returned from
Waurka where he was engaged or a
week in assisting his brother. Charlie
Curb in holding "A meeting. He will
occupy hs pulpit here next Sunday lie
was greatly pleased when he returned
and was Informed that during his alb.
scnce the little folks Of his community
ranging in ages from ten 10 fifteen
years had been holding regular meet
ings and that q dozen or more had
been converted during his absence He
is now planning TO build two addition
al rooms To his church for the Baracca
classes that are growing in num-crs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-05-26
Motoring Caused Tetanus.

Much anxiety is felt concerning
Queen Margherita's health. For fifty
three days she has been confined To
her bed by mysterious swellings in
her neck, which causes her unceasing
pain, despite injections of morphine.
Specialists diagnose the maiacy as
species of tetanus rarely met with,
and suppose ii arises out OF one cold
upon another contracted during long
highspeed motoring excursions. The
physicians take turns in watching at
the bedside throughout the night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-05-26

It's hard to keep an even temper
with a dull pain nagging all day at
your back; in fact, kidney troubles
are at the bottom Of very much OF
the nervousness and irritability that
are 50 common today. You wonder
why you are short and cross, can't
keep your mind on one thing. are
inclined 10 worry over trifles. and
subject to fits OF blues" and despon.
dency Partly it is due TO that pain
in your back partly to the irritat-
ing effect Of uric acid on your brain
and nerves.
Uric acid is a poison that is al
ways forming in the body, and IL is
the duty of the kidneys TO filter it
out OF the blood and pass It Off, dis.
solved In the urine Healthy kid
upys do this work thoroughly and
well, but waek or sick kidneys get
behind, and the waste matter col
lects here and there in the mus
cles joints and nerve conters. Head
ache. dizzy spells, rheumatism, neu-
ralgia blurry spots lefore the eyes,
nervousness and heart trouble, are
signs OF uric poisoning.
so do not wonder at your condi.
tion. especially II the urine does not
look or pass naturally. And II your
back aches continually, or you are
taken with sharp cricks and stitches
of pain when you stoop, turn, or
try TO lift. iti sure chat your kid