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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03
ONE or The RESULTS.

We who live in Randall county
each year see the results Of the
advertising given the county by
the reunion and county fair and
this year the results will be even
greater than ever before because
of the fact that even our local
people were surprised at the ag-
ricultural exhibits which the
farmers and others Of the county
were enabled to make in the face
of adverse conditions. People
from other states and from other
portions of our own state were
free in their expressions of sur
prise and delight at what they
had to see.
But there is another result
which we have never had before
and it came from the high class
of speakers which the committe
provided for the occasion. Never
in the history Of the west have
there been 50 many noted speak
ers to address the audience for
three days as were mere during
the time and the result is that
the people Of this section Of the
state are taking a much greater
interest in political matters.
While the News is not taking
stock in any political matter as a
newspaper still the editor cannot
but feel gratifiedi in knowing that
the people Of this city and county
are interested in the discussion
Of affairs Of the state. By this
means only can the entire people
see that their elective officers are
men who should and will DO the
best thing for the interests Of the
locality in which our people live.
In a free discussion Of the princi-
pies Of a political nature there is
elected that understanding which
would not otherwise be obtained.
On the streets Of this city may
be heard more political discussion
since the reunion than ever be-
fore in our history. and it has the
right tendency too. for the dis
cussion is not of the cussing"
kind but merely among friends
that the propositions presented
might be thoroughly understood. .
East Texas had better look out
for her politicians as well as her
farmers because they know by eX-
perience that when the people Of
the Plains beome Interested in
any matter they 90 to the bottom
of it before they get through. /
We may have some strong poll
hcians out here before many
years. Il
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03
FEDERATION TO MEET.
Fall Meeting Of Commercial Clubs and News
paper Men to be Held at lula.

The fall meeting Of the Fedora
ton of Commercial Secretaries,
and Newspaper Men of the Pan,
handle, Plains and South Plains
countay which was organized at
Lubbock early this year. will
meet at Tulia Tuesday morning,
September 9. at 9 o'clock and it
is to be strictly a business meet
ing for the purpose of deyiSing
plans to better advertise the
country and plans for co-opera-
ton in any way to better the gen
eral conditions.
Invitations from the Tulia Com
mercial Club have been sent out
and announcement is made that
the club there would entertain
the delegates and that they would
leave nothing undone to make the
visit Of the people to that city a
pleasant one. Tulia has that rep
utation and it i expected that a
great time will be had by those
who attend a. delegates.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03

ANY Erroneous reflection upon The character.
tancing OF reputation OF any person. firm or
corporation which max aYTear Il the columns
OF The News VII he gladly corrected upon is
being brought 20 the attention o; the publisher.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03
WATCH YOUR BOY.

The editor doesn't care if he is
alone in what he is going to say
but he wants 10 compliment
County Judge A. n. Henson on
his stand which he took Wednes-
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03

Jim Foster went to Hereford
yesterday to see what was going
on.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Randall County.
\ COMMISSIONERS COURT,
August Term. 1909.

Before me. VI. p Garner. Clerk OF the
County Court in ana for said Cuun-
~, personally appeared the Members
ri the Commissioners Court. whose
names are below subscribed who
upon their uaths. do say: That the
requirements ui Art. >G1. Chapter |.
Title ky. oi the Revised Statutes
OF the state OF Texas. as amended
by the regular session Of the Twenty
fifth Legislature. have in all things
been fully complied with. and that
the cash and other assets mentioned
in the quarterly report made to and
filed i'm this court 10y p. II. Young.
County Treasurer OF said County. for
the quarter ending the 3lst day of
July 1903. and held by him for said
County. have been fully inspected and
counted by them at this Term
Of said Court: and that the amount
OF money and other assets in the
hands OF said Treasurer are as
follows. tO-wit:
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03
Contributors Notice.

The editor % this paper = snx.ol> 20 receive,
from time 20 time. communications from Is
readers but We re0ue>, that a. such com
munica;ioas be signed. rot for publication.
but that We may know she source from which
the article comes
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-03

A. n. HENSON.
County Judge, Randall Co.
W. j. Redfearn County
T.. W. Niece ,,...,..,...-.
j. ID. Knicely '''iIi',''io'iei o.
VI. ;. Park hahdall 20.
Subscribed and sworn before me this
10th day of August. 1909.
NJ. L. GARNER.
County Cl'k. Randall County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

In payment. 1t does not appear that this
disclosure Is made In consequence of a
failure of Dr. Cook to pay his bills, as
was alleged in the case Of Barrille, the
Mount Mckinley guide, and Loose and
Dunhle. self-confessed fabricators OF
polar observations.
All that Is now certain about DR.. Cook
in this respect il that he went up into
the frozen region with two Eskimos and
that. after spending some months out OF
communication with inhabited centers,
he returned with remarkable story OF
polar attainment. The Danish univer-
sity declares that he has not proved MS
claim as polar discoverer. The world
accepts the verdict, with few exceptions.
and is ready to forget DR.. Cook as quickly
as possible as one for whom the only
conceivable excuse for his remarkable
fraud is that he is not mentally respon-
sible, a theory which gains some color OF
probability from his unthinkabie folly In
hiring confederates and failing to pay
them the wages Of their service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Cooks Story.

Now that DIR. Cook has been rejected
by the University Of Copenhagen, there
Is no lack of post-fact critics who are
able TO analyze his story and all the cir
cumstances connected with his claim with
profundity and precision of reasoning
Nor Ii there a dearth Of specific accusers
sure Of credence and hearing in the
general feeling of antagonism against
Cook which prevails at this time. 1t was
to have been expected in these cir
cumstances that even the undeniably in
teresting and thrilling narrative that
DR.. Cook put forth as a description. OF
his journey TO the pole would be as
persed ~ cribbed. borrowed or bought
Quite as q completion of the cycle Of
condemnation now comes 4 story from
New York to the effect that a young
Dane declares that q oountryman Of his.
an accomplished journalist. who has ac-
quired fluent command of the English
language through long residence in Eng
land wrote large portions Of the Cook
story az 1t was publtshed. and that he re-
ceived Tor 1t . considerable sum Of money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

a rival at home the advantage: to go to
the foot Of the class. Washington is q
pleasant town OF residence. but q Ions
the middle states. An ambassadors OF
Q minister's place has attractions. but
1t takes . man out Of the country. Polit-
ically considered. he might as well be or
the planet Mars. working on . canal
boat. as at Toxic. Picking. Constantinople
or st. Petersburg. His rivals at home
undermine him. The boys" forget
him. He returns to find himself almost 8
stranger.
Gen. Jackson entertained q strong at
tachment for Martin Van Buren,. ana,
thinking to promote his political FOR
tunes. appointed him minister to Great
Britain. A hostile Senate refused con-
firmation. which kept Mr.. Van Buren,
close to base, and he succeeded Gen.
Jackson in the presidency.
In the case of James Buchanan the
wheel turned differently. He was ap-
pointed minister to Great Britain. the
Senate confirmed the appointment, and
he was thus out OF the country during
the three troublous years just preceding
the wrestle for the democratic presidential
nomination In 1856. He returned home
in time to play the role of compromise
man, and, as such. won the prize.
The old order has passed. There were
giants in those days, and they played q
great game of politics. but their descend
ants have introduced wrinkles which
would puzzle some Of the fathers
NIGHTLY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Another Inauguration Day.
rom the Salt Lake Herald.

From the Salt Lake Herald.
There can be no reasonable objection tt
the changing of Inauguration day from
March 4 to some time in April-or ever
in May bill now under consideration
in Congress contemplates the abandon
ment Of the old date. and the selection
of one not SO likely to produce pneumonia
Without doubt the date or the manner o.
celebration should be changed. So Ions
as thousands Of people from every par
of the republic want to see the President
indicted into office, the ceremonies will
have to be conducted In the open air. Nc
house would be large enough to accom-
MEDIATE them. And the people are likely
to insist on attending
And, since 1t cannot be managed within
an Enclosure, then some consideration
should be paid to the health and comfort
of the throngs who want to be In Wash
ington at the time. When March 4was
selected as Inauguration day all the peo-
pie likely to be interested could be accom-
modated in a Philadelphia church. 1t was
only because of his courtesy that Wash
ington stood on the front steps Of the
Treasury building in New York when he
took the oath. He could have retired into
the lobby Of the building and taken his
whole audience with him. Things are diff
ferent now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Politics-The Modern Game.

Former Senator Hemenway. who re-
Gently resigned an Office here whose sal
airy was large and whose duties were
pleasant. will return to Indiana, and
report assigns him to an important bust
ness post In that state. II is believed
however. that the real object OF the
change Is political. and that Mr.. Hem
enway-still young man-will be heard
from again in the political world.
This Is the era OF very strenuous and
very practical politics. Indeed, IL Il
the era Of politics all the year round.
One campaign shades on into another.
The doors of the party managers are
never closed. These astute gentlemen ara
always on the job Every movement Of
voters between elections IL promptly re-
ported. and considered. and recorded.
Men moving out of q state are traced
TO their new homes. and local chairmen
notified. Men moving into q state are
made welcome. and invited to call at
headquarters and meet the boys
Here. then. IL the problem for men with
political ambition TO solve. They must
remain near base: watch developments:
appraise all changes; keep In sight OF and
In touch with all party workers operat-
ing close by. To accept . place 1t dis
oancs ID to lose position In line; to give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
A Juvenile Appreciation

Old Sanity is the incest man
That anybody knows.
He doesn't do thing but plan
New joys where'er he goes.
Among the people. great or small.
Who make this old world glad
He surely is the best Of all
OF course, excepting dad.
His whiskers are SO long and white!
His face is red and rol1d.
But just the same, he is all right.
AS we have often found.
We never laugh at him. You see,
'Twould maybe make him sad.
OF course, he can't expect to be
Good looking. like my dad.
Though Santy's strong on Christmas day
And wondrous things can do,
He doesn't cheer me on the way
And help the long year through.
Some time to thank him TIL contrive
For all the gifts I've had;
And just as long as I'm alive
I'll love him-next to dad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
The Independence League.

Mr.. Hearst is entitled to the control OF
the Independence League. and should he
run for governor OF New York next year
as its candidate, the race will be one of
national and absorbing interest. On the
republican side there is some talk of
Mr.. Roosevelt, although Gov. Hughes
would again make a very strong candi-
date. On the democratic side the situa-
ton is as yet shapeless. With Leader
Murphy of Tammany Hall and Chairman
Corners of the state committee at dag
gers drawn. all discussion OF candidates
10 more or less idle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
The Christmas Spirit.

The day before Christmas brings renec-
tions as to the nature Of the occasion and
the tendency today in some measure to
forget the real significance Of the celebra-
ton in the social and personal aspects of
the modern holiday. The making Of gifts
Is now the dominant concept OF Christmas
day. unfortunately in many cases apart
from the spirit which originally moved
men to pause in their activity and COM
memorate an event of the greatest sig
nihcance
Gift-making should be undertaken with
thought for the motive Of giving and not
merely the pleasure of selfish enjoyment
bestowed upon the receiver. Value In
terms OF commercial appraisement 10 the
poorest possible measurement of a Christ
mas present. The merest trifie offered in
the true Christmas spirit is worth the
most precious gem or costly fabric that
can be rendered.
There is time in these last few hours
before the candles arc lighted on the
trees and the home Is aroused by the
ciamor of young voices to consider this
aspect of the case. IL 1t has not been borne
In mind before. Many children are taught
TO expect Christmas presents as GER
tainties- Some are led to anticipate them
as rewards for good conduct Santa
Claus will not come if you are not care
fur is often heard. This threat of dep
rivation is held over the heads of the
little folks for weeks before Christmas
day.
Christmas should be celebrated, not
utilized II should have a deeper, fuller
Significance. even to the children, than
merely the time for something pretty.
something interesting. something enter
tanning and something good to eat. II
should be impressed upon the minds OF
every one who observes the day that II ID
the birthday Of Him who came to helm
humanity. and that His great gift to the
world was understanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Diplomacy and Trade.

The coming American diplomat will be
an accomplished drummer" He Will
keep samples in his Office. and show
them upon application. His concern
will be about extending his country
trade. and he will be a mine Of informa-
ton about his country's resources. He
will, by such means. earn his salary and
justify his existence.
Such is the criticism of the new tend
ency of things In the State Department.
It is characterized as too commercial: as.
indeed, having nothing but commerce In
view.
Twenty-four years ago a man Of prom
inence was an applicant for a diplomatic
post upon q proposition OF this kind. He
was Gen. John 9. Williams Of Kentucky,
whose term as United States senator
had just expired. He was called "Cerro
Gordo'' Williams. having. when young
man, won distinction In tho battle OF
that name In the Mexican war. He had
Just suffered severe reverse at home.
and as nothing further seemed open to
him in domestic politics, he desired serv-
Ice out Of the country.
The Mexican post hxed his fancy. for
two reasons, one sentimental; the other,
practical. He wanted to go back on a
peace mission to the country against
which he had once fought az a soldier,
and he thought he saw in the post Of
American minister to Mexico an 'oppor-
tunity to improve through American in
ventions and agencies the agricultural
life of the Mexican people.
Gen. Williams, although long in poll
tics was also a farmer OF large and
successful operations. He know how to
till the ground, and had always employed
the latest and best means OF sowing and
reaping. He knew also the backward
conditions OF that day In Mexico. and it
occurred to him that he might be of
great use to his own people and to the
Mexicans as well by stimulating trade
between the two countries, and particu-
larly In the matter Of farming imple-
ments and farming products.
His idea was regarded as a little droll
But he stood to 1t. and declared that an
American minister could not be better
employed than by concerning himself
stead OF indulsing In a sort Of gilded
dispatch to the State Department at home
to show that he was still alive.
Gen. Williams was q little ahead of his
time in this matter, and met the usual
fate of such men. He failed of ap-
pointment, and spent his remaining years
on his bluegrass plantation. But some
thing of what he then proposed has since
taken hold, and both our consular and
our diplomatic representatives today are
under instructions of a very practical
character respecting everyday affairs in
countries where they. are serving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

Baron Uchida's first deliverance upon
reaching town Is worthy of his mission
He Is here to help promote good feeling
between America and japan. and he an
nounces for his government policy GER
tain to work that most desirable end.
Japan. he says. does not desire her
laborers leaving home to head this way.
She does not desire them to leave home
for any quarter. She has work for them
there. and thinks they are best en-
pioyed there. She will exert herself to
keep them at home.
The success of this policy will remove
all friction between the two govern
ments. The labor question was the basis
of all the recent trouble on the Pacific
coast With that removed-as 1t has been
by Japan's course-no danger of a re-
newal Of the trouble remains. Japanese
students, and travellers, and merchants
have always been welcome In America,
and will continue welcome. Whatever
they may find here of interest and worthy
Of study is open to their inspection.
Had China adopted course like this.
the trouble that for years has vexed her
relations with us would have been avoid
ed. The anti-Chinese agitation on the
Pacific coast grew out Of the labor ques-
tion. So powerful did 1t become that an
exclusion law, aimed at coolie labor. was
the only remedy. Had 1T not been applied
we should soon have had an appalling
situation to deal with. Chinese coolies
were pouring into the country, American
labor Was in angry protest. and Congress
felt obliged 10 act.
China not only did not want to keep
her labOrers at home. but resented the
prejudices felt against them in this cOun-
try. And while it was comparatively
small, there was just enough opposition
to the exclusion law in America, pitched
in a sentimental key, to increase the
anger in China. Cooperation by her.
in the way of discouraging coolie emf
grafton to America. would have had
most excellent effect.
But the law was challenged, and a reg
ular system Of smuggling by individuals
established. Chinese coolies In America
increased in number. They came in both
borders were closely watched. but the
pickets were evaded Some injustice was
done as the result Of increased vigilance.
Now and then a Chinaman entitled to
enter the country was halted and sent
back home But this was due to the
rigdity of the inspection the smugglers
had made necessary. and not to any pur-
pose in oficiaI quarters to misapply the
law.
Today the general situation is greatly
improved. Our relations with both China
and Japan are most cordial, and there is
nothing on the horizon threatening any
undesirable change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Home for the Holidays.
From the Baltimore American.

Pouring from the various colleges of
the land the stream Of homegoing stu
dents bent upon Christmas vacation
pleasures makes one of the finest fea-
lures of the glad season. Most Of them
by this time are home, but very many
have long jaunts across the country
and are still en- route. bent upon max
ing the hearthfire by the break OF
Christmas day. Every one with home
to return to and with parents or guar
dians in whom to center affection is
sure of the warmest welcome and the
most delightful holiday. Meetings with
friends. the exchange of experiences
the outburst Of pleasure over gifts and
the general geniality of the Christmas
occasion form a strong contrast to the
humdrumness of school life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Belgium's New King.
From the New York Times

From the New York Times
King Albert begins well with prom
ise of the enforcement of a policy OF
humanity and progress in the Konxo
and an assertion of his unshakable be-
lief in constitutional liberty and indie
pendence Everybody believes that he
means what he says. He is expected
also to free the Belgian throne from
scandals. He goes to 1t burdened by
none Of his own making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Sense of Superiority.

THAT family seems inclined to put or
airs over the neighbours
Yes"
But they are no richer or more dis
tinguished than the rest of u.s.
No. But they got all their Christina:
shopping done two weeks ago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
An Anti-Noise Opinion.

Are you familiar with Dickens Christ
mas CaroI?'
Not exactly familiar with it." replied
Mr.. Growcher. But / heartily approve
Of it. One of the best things Dickens did
was to invent a Christmas carol that
people could read quietly instead of try
ing to sing it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Ingratitude.

$50 your father dresses up and imper-
sonates Santa CLAUSE"
Yes" answered the sadly critical juve-
nile. Sometimes the only thing father
gives me for Christmas worth mentioning
is q good laugh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

There is every prospect that the Con-
gressional Records list of gifted and en-
terprising contributors will begin next
month to make up for the absence OF
special holiday editions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
In Fear.

why does Santa Claus move about so
stealthily?" asked little Rollo.
Il suppose" remarked his father. that
he's afraid all the families on his route
will insist on his staying to supper and
hearing the youngest recite Twas the
Night Before Christmas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

About the only advantage that presl-
dent of a Central American republic en-
joys is the fact that he is not expected
to have regular office hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

Uncle Joe Cannon may joke with some
of his troubles, but that will not prevent
him from insisting that the insurgents
keep their distance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

Even Peary's just indignation toward
DR.. Cook does not equal the Indignation
of the men who tried to get him to pay
for a gold brick outfit Of records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
A Shopping Experience.

II time is money, as they say,
1t is SURPRISING strange
That for a half hour we delay
To get 2 cents in change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

Steamship companies are being called
on to reform the steerage. Such a pro-
gram might save some trouble for the
New York police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

The argument seems to be that King
Leopold was one of those high financiers
who could not restrain their subordinates
from misbehaying in lucrative manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

Mr.. Bradley, who was Mr.. Cook 9
hacker. says ITO the internal regions
with the north pole!" These are melting
words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

or course, strawberries are expensive
just now, but no ultimate consumer Will
insist on them as one of the necessities