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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-12
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lofloN ttluI o1tSl owl y Va
Abraham Lincoln which was told
him some years ago by Mr.. Cor
don, venerable and highly re-
spected citizen of Logan county,
since dead. 1t was back in the
fifties, when Mr.. Gordon was
attending court at old Pottsville,
then the county seat of Logan
county. Mr.. Lincoln, Judge
Samuel H. Treat, Richard Yates
and other prominent attorneys
from Springfield and elsewhere
in the circuit were present. 1t
was late in the summer, or early
autumn, and the weather was hot
and the water at the Pottsville
hotel was bad. Mr.. Lincoln one
morning at the hotel commented
on the poor water and said he
would not mind it so much if he
could only get a watermelon to
eat, but he had not been able to
find one in town. He expressed
surprise that some of the settlers
in that community did not think
to provide the people with a sub
stitute for drinking water at such
a season by raising patch of
melons. Mr.. Gordon, who was
present, told Mr.. Lincoln that he
had himself a fine patch of wa
termelons at home and if Mr..
Lincoln would drive out with him
he could have all he could eatand
as many as he could bring back
with him. The suggestion pleas
ed Mr.. Lincoln and he mentioned
it to the other lawyers and the
Judge who were at the hotel. The
idea took and as Mr.. Gordon ex-
tended the invitation to all, they
concluded to accept. There was
an absent witness or sick juror
and the Judge adjourned court
for the day.
A few minutes later the Judge
and lawyers were loaded into four
or five buggies and on the way to
the Gordon homestead, some
eighteen miles distant. The road
led northeast, a good deal of the
way across an open prairie. AS
they were driving merrily along
they came to a pond through
which the road led, and which
was passable in dry weather, but
around which there was longer
route for use in wet weather. On
this occasion the pond was Gov
cred with water and mud and our
company took the dry route
around, but they discovered that
some poor emigrant, going the
other way, had been less dis
Greet. Bound for the west with
his wife and child and his earthly
all in wagon with one yoke of
oxen, he had taken the short cut
and was mired down midway of
the pond. The poor fellow was
out wading about in the mud and
water trying to urge his team
on. But belabor and coax and
threaten as he would the oxen
would not bulge. The mans
unfortunate predicament was
commented on by our company,
but, like the Levite, they were
proceeding to pass by on the
other side when Mr.. Lincoln,
whose buggy was somewhat in
the rear, called out, why, men,
you are not going to leave the
poor fellow in that fix, are you?'
What can we do for him." came
back the answer. I'VE can not
90 in there" well, | will do
something for him, said Mr.. Lin
coin as he stopped his buggy and
alighted. He proceeded at once
to take off his coat and vest and
then his shoes and stockings. He
then rolled up his pants above
his knees and started into the
slough Of despond towards the
object of his sympathy. His tall,
lank, ungainly form, Invested OF
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-12

articles that appeared IN the
home paper of the town in which
the writer lived and which recite
some very entertaining points in
the life and character of the great
Abe Lincoln.
MY recollection of Abraham
Lincoln dates back to 1887 or s.
We were living in Dewitt county
at that time, now Atlanta town
ship Logan county. My father
was drawn as a juryman. Court
was held in Clinton, mere vii
lage, without hotel of other &C
commedation for Strang ers.
Father in looking around for a
place to sleep and eat, met one
Charlie Maltby, who said he could
accommodate him if he would
occupy bed with a young law
yer that he had with him, and he
didn't think either had much the
advantage in the way of looks.
The friendship thus formed con
tinued until Mr.. Lincoln left
Springfield for Washington after
being elected president.
My father presented Mr.. Lin
coin with the cane which has
been so much written and talked
of, at the 4th of July celebration
in 1859 at Turner's Grove. After
the exercises of the Grove were
over Mr.. Lincoln walked with my
father and mother to their home
quarter of mile southeast and
took supper with them. While
there my father requested Mr..
Lincoln to have his picture taken
which Mr.. Lincoln did as soon as
he returned home. The picture
was an amir type. Alfred
Montgomery, of Bloomington,
asked the loan of it to make some
copies from. He took it to Nc
Clures magazine and they printed
it in the magazine in March,
1896. | have one of the copies
framed at my home. Mr. Mont
gomery returned the ambrOtype,
but after fathers death some one
carried it away.
My father and l attended the
convention that nominated Mr..
Lincoln in May, 1860. After his
nomination we visited at his
home in Springfield. We met
Mrs. Lincoln and little Thad at
that time.
In the fall of 1859 Mr.. Lincoln
invited my father to accompany
him to Columbus, Ohio, where he
had been invited by Gov. Chase
and other republicans to make a
speech, which invitation he &C
copied and met Mr.. and Mrs.
Lincoln and little Thad in At
lanta. On their arrival in Col
umbus they were received by
Gov. Chase and other prominent
republ cans. This was the
speech in which he declared the
country must become either all
free or all slave, and attracted sc
much attention throughout the
country.
Last June | gave a short sketch
of the above to the chairman OF
the republican committee, saying
| had voted for John G. Fremont
and every republican candidate
| O3 in alp since and request for
q ticket TO the convention. NV
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-12

State Of Texas. County OF Randall, IS:
/, |. l.. Hunt, cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best OF my knowledge
and belief.
|. L. HUNT, Cashier.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-12

Subscribed and sworn to before me
this llth day OF Feb, 1909.
W. d. SCOTT,
Notary Public,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

hands," And the orphan boy held up
for his aunts inspection a swollen and
sore hand, the result of his gathering
honey from rebellious bees on the pre-
vious day.
'"Well, you must learn how to gather
honey without fighting with the bees
declared the unsympathetic aunt
There are people who can gather honey
without the least trouble to either
themselves or the bees. Go you and
fetch in a full earthen jar of honey;
and be quick about 1t, too"
Florenzio, sore and suffering in arms
and hands, and heavy of heart, went
off toward the woods, carrying huge
earthen jar on his shoulder To fill
that large vessel would mean to work
all day among the bee trees, and TO
suffer more pain from contact with the
stinging bees. Indeed, Florenzio feared
that to be stung more While
his arms and hands were in this con-
ditiou would mean that he would die
of his hurt. But, after ALL death held
no terror for him, for he was truth
full, honorable boy, and had no fear Tor
the future life, and his unhappy con-
dition in his present life held no prom
Use for him.
After entering the edge of the heavy
forest Florenzio sat down beside a
brook to battle his feVerish hands'
While thus engaged a great bee came
flying along and alighted on a bush
close beside the spot where Florenzio
sat. Florenzio, too much occupied with
his painful hands, did not notice the
bee until she spoke to him. Then, in
amazement, he sat up and looked all
about for the owner of the voice, which
did not sound like that of a human
being, and yet was soft and low, and
spoke the language of Florenzio.
Little boy" said the bee, Il have
come to be of help to you. 1 am a
fairy in the disguise of bee. Now,
have been watching you for some time
and I have seen how you are mis-
treated in the home of your kin. They
look upon you as mere slave, whose
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

plates of bread spread thick with
honey. But as they put the delicate
food to their mouths the honey be-
came alive with bees, and the bees
began to sting them Viciously. With
a loud cry of pain the uncle and aunt
threw the honey-spread bread from
them and at the same moment the
children fell to the stone floor, crying
out with pain and trying to drive the
bees from their heads and hands. But
fight as they might, the bees swarmed
about them, stinging and stinging.
Florenzio was amazed, but did not
move from his chair in the corner. He
watched the bees fighting his uncle,
aunt and cousins, but had no thought
of going to drive away the vicious in
sects.
s'Weu, I guess they have enough of
honey now" said the fairy's voice in
Florenzio's ear. Let them retire to
their rooms now and have week of
suffering. In the meanwhile you fol-
low me. shall lead you to a place
of safety and happiness"
Florenzio had no difficulty in leav-
ing the hall, for neither his uncle nor
aunt was watching him, they were SO
intent on their injuries Both were
suffering swollen eyes and faces and
arms and hands. Their son and
daughter were as badly stung. The
four presented a sorry sight as they
dragged themselves to their rooms.
crying out to their servants to come
and cover them with healing OILS.
Florenzio followed the big bee all
that day, and when night came ne
found himself in a pretty hshlng VII
lage. where the good fisher folk well
coined him among them. And there in
that quiet, happy spot Florenzio re-
mained till he was a man; then ne
became one of the greatest sea cap
tains of his time. sailing into strange
seas and discovering strange lands;
And never did he forget the GOOD
fairy who, in the disguise OF pee,
led him from the house of bondage
into liberty and happiness.
But all that happened in the days OF
fairies.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
GUIDE THE cHlLDRENs DREAMS

On parents an added responsibility is
imposed. Childhood is the most i'm
questionable, the most suggestible Pc
riod of life, says H. Addington Bruce
in Success Magazine. 1t is to eX-
periences of childhood that the greater
number of dream-provoked maladies
are due. 1t was in childhood, for ex-
ample, that the young man with the
headaches, depression, dizziness, cold
and uncomfortable fears sustained the
shocks that were the starting points
of his terrible dreams of after life.
See to it, therefore, that the environ
ment of your child leaves only pleas
urable impressions on his plastic mind.
Keep the gruesome, the morbid, the de-
pressing out of his life. Choose care
fully not only his companions, but the
books you read to him, the stories you
tell him, and even the pictures you
hang on his bedroom wall.
'It is certain" says an excellent au-
thority, ''that the impressions which
surround the sleeper and precede sleep
ought to be of a nature conducive to
a cheerful condition of the mind when
it lapses into rest as well as when 1t
awakens to full consciousness. Thus
greater care should be exercised in the
choice of situation and adornment OF
our sleeping apartments than is usual
even among the most thoughtful of
us; for it is fair to suppose that the
last waking impressions and thoughts
often create more lasting impressions
than is commonly recognized"
And, when you have taken every pre-
caution, question the child occasionally
about his dreams. From their nature
and frequency you may gain hints saw
ing him from trouble and you from
much unhappiness in later years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

business it is to fetch and carry for
them, to wait upon them hand and
foot. Now, will you accept me as your
benefactor?"
Florenzio was trembling with excite
ment. A fairy had come to help him!
All, he had heard of the fairies very
often, but had never dared to hope
that one would ever take pity on him,
a poor orphan. "Oh, yes, good fairy,
he cried, 81 should be glad if you would
do something to make my lot easier.
1 am SO unhappy; oh, so miserable"
"Do as I bid you, my boy" said the
bee Lie down and sleep while l fill
your jar with honey You need the
rest
Florenzio was very glad of the op-
portunity to sleep, and stretched him
self on the cool ground in the shade
of the trees. Soon he was fast asleep,
for the fairy bee had famed his arms
and hands with her gossamer wings,
healing the sore and feverish parts
which had been poisoned by the bees
stings.
After several hours of quiet and rest
full slumber, Florenzio was awakened
by the bee. "Come, boy, awake Let's
go to the home of, your UNCLE" said the
fairy voice.
Florenzio quickly got to his feet and
saw on the ground beside him the jar
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
PINcHOT: A MILLIONAIRE
WITH A MISSION

Clifford Pinchot has become some-
thing more than a passing incident
He stands for big idea-the conser-
walton of our public resources-as no
other man, with the possible exception
of Senator Burton of Ohio, stands tor
II in the public eye. He is man Wltn
q mission, and he has succeeded IN
enlisting in his mission two presidents,
forty-six governors and very conslo-
erable part of both houses of congress.
at want to say here" said President
Roosevelt, at the opening Of the MIS-
toric conference of governors in Wash-
ington, that If it had not been Ior
Clifford Pinchot this conference never
would or could have been held" II a
man is to be measured by the size OF
his mission-and what better way Is
there of measuring him ?-Pinchot has
become one of the largest men in our
public life.
When he graduated from Yale about
twenty years ago, where he won hlgn
honors on the athletic field as well as
in the class room, young Pinchot was
a millionaire, with world of pleasure
before him to be had for the asking.
He threw in his lot, however, with the
toilers and builders. He had lmblped
from his father a love of forest cul-
ture and he determined to make spe-
cialty along this line.-Current Liter
ature for October.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

full of clear, beautiful honey "Ah.
how quickly you filled the jar" said
Florenzio, speaking to the fairy "And
were you not stung at all?"
The fairy laughed. Don't you see,
boy, that 1 have taken on the form of
a huge bee? And while in this dis
guise L can go among the bees at will.
They would not hurt me, for they
know 1 am their friend The bees are
often robbed of their store of provis-
ions by lazy people, and the fairy is
always the friend of the oppressed. 1
often assist the bees in their battles
against intruding mankind, and some-
times their victims-I should say their
enemies-are stung to their death, and
it is only what they deserve, for they
should lay up their own store of food
and not rob the Industrious bee of his
honey But, come, you must be going.
1 will follow you. Be not afraid of
any one while 1 am near"
Refreshed from his sleep, and the
swelling gone from his arms and
hands, Florenzio hurried through the
meadows and over the hills homeward,
carrying the jar on his shoulder as
lightly as though it had been of feath-
er weight. Close behind him flew and
buzzed the big bee.
On entering his uncle's house Flo
renzio was met by his cousins, Ada
lima and Edwardo. "Ah, what brings
you home so quickly?" asked Ed
wardo. "If you haven't filled the jar
with honey my mother will have you
fiogged."
81 have a jar brimful," said Flo
renzio. And he placed the vessel of
honey on a deal table in the outer
hall.
Adalina ran to fetch her mother,
who, upon seeing the jar of fine, clear
honey, called to her husband to come
and partake. She then bade a servant
bring plates and bread, saying that
they would eat of the honey there in
the cool outer hall
Pretty soon the family of four were
seated about the deal table, their
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
REAL FUN FOR HALLOWEEN
oId-Time Rowdyism Should Be Super
seded by other Amusements

Every boy feels that he has spe-
cial right on Halloween night 10 20
out and have some fun. Somehow OF
other the fun is very apt to be at the
expense of other people. 1t may seem
very amusing to take gates on their
hinges and hide them; but TINS Is
cruel fun, for it makes work Tor the
older people who have to put them
back again.
Ringing doorbells is another stano-
ing Joke that may turn out paoly'
some boys once stood board up
against a front door, rang the bell ano
ran across the street to see what
would happen. A woman came TO tne
door with a lighted lamp IN ner manu-
and the board fell against her, SMASH
ing the lamp, and setting her on hre'
co that she was terribly burned
There are plenty of ways of having
fun without injuring anybody, and
good plan is to get up Halloween
masquerade party. Let every poy
hunt I'D the queerest old clothes ne
nan find and dress in them, SO that
the others will not know him: IL ne
has not a mask he can rub MS race
with burnt cork, or paint himselt 10
look like an Indian, doing anythlns
that will make it hard for the other
boys to recognize him.-The Dellhea-
for
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

NLORENZIO was a little boy. He
lived a long, long time ago in the
"A country now known as Italy. His
parents were dead and he lived with
his uncle and aunt, very wicked people,
who had a son and daughter of their
own, but who treated Florenzio with
out sympathy or kindness, obliging him
to wait upon their own children from
morning till night. F1orenzio's cousins
were named Adalina and Edwardo, and
they were as dCmineering and unkind
as were their parents.
One of the many duties set for Flor
enzio to perform for his cousins was the
gathering of honey. And as he lived
before the days of the modern beehive
he was obliged to run the risk of be-
ing seriously stung by the little honey
makers whenever he made a raid on
their store of sweets in some hollow
stump or tree trunk.
One day while suffering from bee
stings sustained the day before, F'loren-
zio was called to his aunt's room. "Go
and gather enough honey for this days
supper" she ordered. Yesterday you
brought in only enough for Adalina and
Edwardo. Today you must fetch
enough for the entire household, bar
ring the servants, of course"
"But, aunt, I got SO badly stung yes
terday that my arms and hands are
swollen and sore. Just look at my
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
VISITORS HOURS

Aunt Laurie will be in her office In
The Herald building to issue prizes,
receive calls from Juniors. teachers.
parents and others Monday afternoon
from 2 until o'clock and n Saturday
from 10 in the morning until o'clock
in the afternoon. Other appointments
may be made at any time by telephone
when the regular hours do not suit
the convenience of visitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
A Satisfactory Toothache

A lad who had just had tooth ex-
tracted requested the privilege of TAX
ing it home with him. 81 want to put
some sugar in it," he said "and watch
it che."-Success Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17
Little Forensic
Finds Helpful Fairy

Big Honey Fairy Disguise and Relieves Ltt
Orphan Boy of the Hard Work and Mseries Which Unnd
Upon Hinl-After Furnishing the Greedy Re-
lative the Fairy Leads Florenzio to Seaside Home
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-17

I was a little boy. He
Il lived a long, long time ago in the
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-08-14
SHERFF'S SALE,
PAUL MRLANCON
LEONARD SAVOY
No lOe8l

State Of Louisiana. Parish Of sc. Mar tn.
18th judicial District Court.
By virtue Of . writ OF n-fs. issued out
Of the 10th judicial District Court Of the
Parish Of st. Martin. State Of Louisiana,
In the above entitled and numbered suit.
dated the nth day OF March 1909.
l have ssiEed and will proceed 20 sell
ct public auction to the last and high
est bidder at the front door Of the Court
House In the Town Of st. Martinvills, on
Saturday the aIst day Of Aug.
A. d. 1909
the following described property, to-wit:
That certain tract OF land measuring
fifty (5O superficial arpents situated In
the parish Of st. Martin, Louisiana.
bounded North by land OF Leonard Savoy
East by MslOncon. South by Barras and
West by Potter with all improvements
thereon.
Seized TO satisfy said above writ.
Terms and conditions. one year credit,
purchaser TO furnish a bond, above
homestead exemption payable In twelve
months from date Of sale.
8heriffs Office this 18th dry Of July A.
D. 1909. A. &. BROUSSARD.
Sheriff.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-08-14

be- msny obstructiOns. but none % dee.
pesate - poor health. Success to-day
demands health. bot Electric Bittess b
the greatest health builder the world
has ever known. Il compels perfect ac.
ton Of stomach. lives. kidneys. bowels,
puri6es and enriches the blood. and tones
and invlgosates the whole system. VI
goeous body and keen brain follow their
thelr use. You can't sll0fd 70 slight
Electric Blttess II weak, ron down o.
sickly. Only SOC. Guaranteed BY T. !.
Liable drug store.
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and without any scruples Of OF.
Tending God that in that worry mo-
mont, I heard . voice which told
me: Open your mouth I open
ID il - best I could. snd I felt -
il someone placed bic finger on my
tongue, and I felt relieved q once.
Whsrsupon . voice both clear and
Distinct said: Sister. you shall
receive tho habit you 20 much de-
sire. Be faithful. have confidence;
Tear not I he'd not - yet Open
cd my eyes, nor could I distin.
guish who il Was that stood near
ny bed. bot I turned myself, and
said With . firm voice. Bot I an
we'll. Mother Moran Then I saw
near by me . person standing 10
the habit OF . Jesuit, Who held .
silver cup in bis hand, and Was
surrounded with lights. At this
sight I wss frightened. l closed
my eyes again and said: You are
perhaps Blessed Bershmsns.' and
he answered.: Yes. have como
according to the will of God. Thy
pains arc finished; fear nothing
II then opened my eyes. but he
had disappeared. 1 was alone al
the time, because the infirmatisns
bad followed tho Father and other
religious to tho chapel to receive
holy communion. I sat upon my
bed and felt no pain. Fearing,
however, that l might delude my.
self, and the cure might not bs
true, / turned now to ono side, now
to the other without any pain,
and then exclaimed Blessed Bercb
mans has cured me.
This narrative is confirmed BY
the other inmates OF the convent
ct the time. and in Q continuation
Of her story. tho novice told of the
anna cement OF tho Sisters and the
physiciaps who bebold her reetoF.
cd to complete health and strength.
With no trace OF her illness loft
upon her.
The account OF this extraordina-
~ euro was ordered written by
Archbishop Odiu of New Orleans
in 1866. The novice also wrote Of
ono other visitation from the saint,
and closing her narrative says, Cd.
dressing her superior: Dear Mo-
Their, no part OF this relation 10
imaginary. You may believe or
not believe it. - you please. bat
all / have written 10 true"
With all the confirmation given
it, this story was accepted in Rome
a. true. and Vas included 10 one
OF tho two miracles necessary Tor
The canonisation Of q saint.
The feast OF st. John Bsrchmsns
falls on Aug. IL, aud . plsnary in
diligence may DO gained 10 The
Church Of tho immaculate Con.
ceptiou on tbs usual conditions.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-08-14
FOR SALE.

Ny twO-stOry residence on Port street,
having one acre lot. also three other pro-
perties. Terms cash or on terms
Dec. q. howard NARr,NRr.