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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-26
RAPID DEVELOPMENT.
Block Pasture East Of Canyon Rapidly Becom-
ing Fine Agricultural Portion Of County.

Years ago the international
and Great Northern Railroad
Company was granted large bod
les of land located in the Panhan
die country on account of the
erection of their railway line in
this state. This was done in
order to encourage the building
of railroads in the early history
of the state. Among the lands
located this company secured
about 200 sections of land in one
body in this county located just
east of Canyon City. The lands
changed hands and has been
held for .pasturage until within
the past three or four years
when the people who owned the
land began to realize that it was
fast becoming to high priced for
pasture lands and that the farm
ing class of people We're needing
this land for cultivation and they
therefore sold the land, not
through goodness of heart but
on account of the price for which
they could sell it.
Just year ago last Monday
the editor took trip out east of
the city and in the main body of
the pasture found that some
man had brought out lumber for
the erection of a house and barn
upon a tract Of the land. From
this point that was the only
house to be seen within the
Block pasture. On Monday of
this week, just year to a day,
the editor again made a trip
through this pasture and stop
ped at the site of the present
location of that house and from
that point saw, within sight of
that house just fifteen houses,
dwellings,, besides the large
number of barns and outhouses,
all of which had been built with
in the Block pasture within the
twelve months. They were not
"Shacks' either for they were |
large and substantially built, /
built in such a manner that they |
will become the perm anent
homes of prosperous farmers.
Now the reader must bear in
mind that all these improvements
have been made within a district .
about six miles square and does |
not by any means enumerate all |
the improvements that have been .
made within that great scope of /
land. There are other sections /
Of it which have seen almost as
great amount of improvement, /
but the writer just mentions /
these improvements because of /
the fact that he recalled that it /
was just a year from the first to
the last visit.
Randall county is certainly
coming to the front and if the
next two or three years shows
as much development as the
past, and all indications show
that the advance will be much
greater, the time of the $40 acre
farms is drawing to a speedy
close and in their place will be
eighty and 100 acre farms with
good improvements and Happy
prosperous people.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-26

BORN.-Last Sunday, to DR..
and Mrs. S. r. Griffin, a fine
girl. Mother and baby doing
nicely and the father will recover
from his pomposity in a short
time.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-26

Mrs. Claude n. Harrison, who
has been spending the past two
months in Central Texas with
relatives, was to have returned
to her home in this city yester
day.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Ecker
are obliged to the stork for a
visit to their home in this city
last Monday. The stork left
with them a great big girl whom
they have named Janet Olive.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
A PRIEST AssAsslNATEo.
Father Ansion of Newark, W. J., Snot
 to Death by Masked Men.

Newark, N J., Mar. 1.-The Rev. Father Erasin Ansion, rector or the Polish church of St Stanislaus, was shot and almost instantly killed by three masked men in his rectory early Wednesday.
 Miss Antonia Sewrzytska, house keeper for the rector, who attempted to prevent the assassination, was slightly wounded in the abdomen.
 As there has been a dispute among the church leaders over it's affairs, the shoting was at first believed to have been the outcome of that disagree ment. A Black Hand" or Anarchist plot also is suspected.
 Three men who were unknown 10 the servants called at the rectory while the rector was celebrating mass In the church. They were admitted 10 the parlor, and Father Ansion was notified of their presence as soon as he returned from mass AS the rector entered the parlor the men opened nre on him. One bullet penetrated the breast near the heart, and the two others lodged in the abdomen.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
Reciprocity Is to be Provided for In
 Coming Measure.

Washington, Mar. l1.--Maximum and minimum rates of duty are provid. cd in the tarIff bill which is to be in troduced in the house by Chairman Payne of the ways and means commit tee, when the special session convenes.
 paragraph will be included in each separate schedule providing for the minimum duties on articles under that schedule. Twenty per cent is under stood to be the average reduction made for the minimum duties. Some articles will be excepted from the provision for q minimum duty and greater or less rates of reduction will se placed on others.
 The United States was the firN country to adopt maximum and mini mum rates of duty when II pro vldei for reciprocity In Its tariff law for a few articles. such as sugar. Germany and France. however. have extended the reciprocity to cover their entire tariff law and 1t is to make the American tarifT more pliable in ac. cordance with the tariffs of foreign countries that the maximum and minimum provisions are incorporated.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
WHEN NOT TO TALK
THERE ARE MOMENTS WHEN ST.
 LENcE IS GOLDEN.
Advice Given Newly Welded May Be Taken to Heart By Those Who Have Been Longer in This
 Vale of Tears.

Now that she is all mine" said the young husband fondly, T shall try to keep her perfectly happy" A moment later the girl-bride slipped into my hand the finger that bore the wedding ring and whispered with beaming eyes: I'm going to try so hard to be a good wife to himl"
 I twisted that band of dull gold about her finger as l said, half fear fully: T know something that will help you a lot"
 "What?" She was eager.
 Learn when not to talk"
 She objected. 70, but Roger and l have promised each other that we shall always talk things over, always talk them out"
 "All right" said, "but don't do 1t when you are frying a beefsteak."
 Just then Roger himself sauntered our way There will never be any misunderstanding between us. for we shall start by talking everything over"
 Not while you are trying to shave" I said.
 They both laughed. Beefsteaks and shaving had no place in their rose colored future, but such homely things have more to do with welded bliss than most of us like to admit. Many unkind words, in fact many divorces find their beginnings in just such low. ly sources.
 And-think of it-why not? There she is, the bride. Steaming over a hot stove, her front hair in strings her shirtwaist flecked with flying fat and her fingess blistered. The hot blood is almost bursting through her face and she feels the precipitation streaming down her spine.
 Then something he says irritates her. Can anyone blame her foI wanting to ease her mind by having quarrel?
 If a man happens to pass through the kitchen during the beefsteak or deal let him tread lightly and with his tongue held well between his teeth, and let the wise wife refrain | from-remarks.
 So with man when he is shaving | He has all he can do to keep from cut ting his throat Shaving Is an inter esting operation; any woman can un derstand that If she Is observing, Il takes mans whole attention. He doesn't like to discuss the theater nor the grocer's bills.
 Then, too, If the razor should slip! It Is vastly safer for the wife to re frain from asking questions. If she values his happiness and hers she will maintain a dlgnified, sympathetic silence until he Is shaved. washed dressed and-has had time to heal
 Learn not to talk at certain times Just keep still. everybody, when things seem to be going wrong. If there Is anything that must be said, say it aft erward. when the house cool and quiet.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
A Tornado In 6eornla.

Cuthbert, Ga. Mar. 1.-The north western section of Cuthbert was struck by tornado at S:30 Tuesday aight and almost totally destroyed Many buildings are In ruins and it i, exceedingly difficult to get detaidls as total darkness prevails, owing to the damage 10 the electric light system t is known that one man has he, Il dlled and many have probably been injured.
 Des Moines, la, Mar 1.-The heavi. est blizzard of the year ragged hers Tuesday. Six Inches of snow fell The now storm was accompanied by ter. fife thunder and lightning. Wires arc down in every direction, only one wire working 10 Sioux City. The Northern Jart of the state suffered badly. Both les Moines and Coon Rivers are now | flood mark
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
rhrse MIlllon Acres tor Homesteaders

Washington, Mar. ll.-By an ordei of the interior department about 5000 900 acres of land in the counties along the eastern border of Wyoming are tc be thrown open at once to home steaders, who will be allowed to take either l60 or 320 acres. The land can not be irrigated and will be of ust therefore for dry farming only. Those who take the full 320 acres entries must make an attempt to cultivate tho land, While those who go in on tn, smaller holdings will not be compelled by the law to do so. The throwing open of this land Is somewhat in tht nature of an experiment to see whal can be done with such land.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Prof. ii. A. Howell of Hasvna Cuba, Recommends Cham
 berIain's Cough Remedy.

tAs long ago as l can remember my mother was faithful user and friend of Chamberl aims Cough Rembey, but never in my life have I realized it's true value until now writes Prof. R. A. Howell of Howell's American School, Havana, Cuba. ''On the night of February our baby was taken sick with very severe cold; the next day was worse and the fol- lowing night his condition was des- perate. He could not Tie down and it was necessary to have him in the arms every moment. Even then his breath ing was difficult. l did not think he would live until morning. At last l thought of my mothers remedy, Chamderlain's Cough Remedy, which we gave, and it afforded prompt relief, and now three days later. he has fully recovered. Under the circumstances l would not hesitate q moment in say ing that Chamberlain Cough Rem edy, and that only, saved the life of our dear little boy" For sale hy Jackson Drug Co, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
A Relig,o,s Au nor's statement

Roy. Joseph H. Fesperman, Sails bury, N. C., who is the author of several books. writes: For several years I was afflicted with kidney trou- ble and last winter I was suddenly stricken with severe pain in my kidneys and was confined to bed eight days unable to get up without assist ance. My urine contained thick white sediment and passed same fre- quentlv day and night. l commenced
 taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. and th- pain gradually abated and finally
 ceased and my urine became normal.
 I cheerfully recommend Foiey's Kid ney Remedy" Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Realllv. achos,s 6 y

Denver, Mar. 11.-officers of the American Bankers association have just discovered that real live ghosts" walked at the annual convention of the association which was held in Denver last November. It has been found that the names of at least a dozen bankers in various parts of the country. who have been dead for several years. were assumed by unknown persons. who registered at the convention, answered to roll calls, voted on resolutions. and accepted the hospitality of the bank CTS of Denver
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
ELK|Ns LAW KILLED
JUDGE ANpERsoNs DECISION IN STANDARD OIL CASE DIS
 GUESSED IN WASHINGTON
CONFERENCE GF OFFICIALS ID IE HELD
Governments Future Action in Respect to Other Criminal Cases Against the OH Trust Will Be Decided Upon When Attorneys Meet With Attor ney General Wickersham.

Washington, Mar 12.-"A four-horse rebate team can be driven through the EIkins law as 1t stands now after the decision of the United States court of appeals and that of Judge Anderson in the Standard oil case at Chicago. An attorney who could not protect a client from q charge of relating. fl those decisions are sustained, would not be worthy of his hire"
 This was the opinion expressed by an important law officer of the gov ernment in the course of discussion of the Standard Oil company's cases now pending In various parts of the country.
 The law officer pointed out that Judge Landis, who imposed the $29.- 000,000 fine upon the Standard. held that It was the duty of shipper to make reasonable inquiry as to whether the rate he was using was lawful or not Judge Grosscup, Judge Seaman and Judge Baker of the United States circuit court of appeals reversed that statement of the law and held, sub stantially, that the government had to prove that the shipper knew he was getting an Illegal rate. In the opinion of government officers that rarely If ever could be done. In this view of the situation, the Elkins law Is prac- tically nil.
 The officials of the department of justice again declined to discuss what further action will be taken by the government with respect to the sew eral other criminal cases against the Standard oil company for accepting rebates. now pending In the courts for the northern district of Illinois.
 It is understood, however, that MT. Wilkerson and MT. Sims, government attorneys, will come to Washington within the next few days for confer. ence with Attorney General Wicker sham, when 1t Is presumed a course of action will be decided on.
 The decision of the court Wednes- day in the 29,000.000 fine case leaves sull pending in the Chicago district court three double cases. in which two separate grand juries have found in- dictments. These double cases are understood to be similar If not identi cal with the case decided Wednesday.
 Consideration already has been given by government counsel to the case of the United States against the Standard oil company which shortly Is to come to trial at Jackson, Tenn.
 The indictment in that case contains 1,500 counts, the specific charges be- Ing that the Standard shipped from Whiting, Ind. to various points in the south 1,500 or more carloads of oil on which concessions In rates were made by the railroads.
 The decision of the circuit court at Chicago is not binding as a matter Of law on the Tennessee judge who may try the case, as he is not in the same circuit. but 1t is considered likely that he may follow the Chicago court so far as the two cases have similarity, The Tennessee case probably will be heard by Judge John E. Mccall of the western district of Tennessee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Race Suicide

as President Roosevelt calls it is not nearly the menace to increase in popu- 'auon tnat deaths among infants are. And eight out of ten of these deaths are directly or indirectly caused by bowel troubles. McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea, dysentary. sour stomach and all infant ailments of this nature. Just the thing for teeth. ing babies. Price 25 and soc. Sold by Gunnels Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
peath stlII a Mysterx-

Washington. Mar. 11.-Mystery still surrounds the death of Walter F. Schultz. Chicago artist. whose body with the throat deeply cut was found last Sunday in field near the railroad station at Alexandria, Va. The police have not yet struck any clue which promises tangible developments. The coroner's jury which met Monday with out reaching any conclusion did not sit Tuesday pending further investiga efNw
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
A Chase of Seven Years.

Alton. IL, Mar. 12.--After chase of seven year detectives We'd nesday arrested John Horton on the charge of forgery at the home of his wife here. He is charged with obtaining s2700O from the National Stock Yards National Bank of East St Louis. Ill.. by means of forged bills of lading.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Recommends Local Option.

Salt Lake. Mar. 1l.--Goy. Spry sent a message to the legislature Tuesday containing his views upon prohibition. lie recommends that local option and strict regulation bill be passed at this session of the legislature and cautions against radicalisms The governor also mildly rebukes both senators and rep resentatives for not promptly taking action on this question. The message was placed on file in the senate.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Miners Are Rescued.

Salt Lake City, Mar 12.-George and Jesse Peterson, two miners who have been entombed in the St. Pat. rick tunnel for AS hours by a cave-in, were rescued at G o'clock Wednesday night They were weak and exhaust. ed entirely with the United States at. condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
tn qusled as a Cure for Group

Besides being an excellent remedy for colds and throat troubles, Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is uneQualed as a cure for croup, says Harry Will. son Of Waynetown Ind When given as soon as the croupy cough appears. this remedy will prevent the attack. lt IS used successfully in many thou sands Of homes. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
STATE WILL APPEAL
MISSOURI OFFICIALS TO CARRY THE RAILROAD RATE DEcl-
 SION TO HIGHER COURT.
NO RETURN TO THREE-cEAT FARES NOW
Attorney General Major Declares the State Has Ample Facilities to Meet the Situation Pending Action by United States Supreme court--WiIl Carry Fight to Other States.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Mar 11.--Attor- ney General Major Tuesday night stat ed he would take steps immediately to appeal the two-cent passenger rate and the maximum freight rate cases to the supreme court of the United States. Pending this action he does not believe the railroads in Missouri will attempt to return to the three cent fare. Referring to the dicision of Judge McPherson in the federal court at Kansas City Monday he said
 Under the decision the law Is in- valid to-day and the injunctive re- lief was given. This does not mean that the law is absolutely void. If six months hence circumstances change so that the rate fixed in any or all of the acts should yield to the rail roads reasonable compensation, the officers of the state can apply to the same court for bill or otherwise and upon proper showing that conditions of business would admit of the appli- the roads of just compensation, the court can discharge the injunctive re- lief granted the roads.
 The state has ample facilities to meet the situation. First by showing changed conditions or producing cyl dence that the roads would ma6e a reasonable profit under such rates. In this event the court granting the in- l junction upon application can dissolve the same because the decree itself re- serves that power and jurisdiction in the court.
 Second by appealing to the SUI preme court of the United States where the question and the evidence can be reviewed Third by legislative enactments passed by the legislature now in session. Fourth by the rail road and warehouse commissioners In the exercise of the rights and powers conferred upon them by statutes and legislative enactments other than those set forth and contained in the statutes. the enforcement of which are enjoined.'
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Win Prevent All vio,snca

Des Moines, Mar. 12.-"John Junk. en, alleged negro murderer of Clara Rosen, must be arraigned during the day time at Ottumwa. The law must 'ake its course and all the militia necessary will be furnished to prevent violence" said Gov. Carroll Wednes- day night.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Indians Are starvIno.

Spokane, Wash, Mar. 12.-That a number of Indians on the Colville res eryation are near starvation and that great suffering will result unless the government at once forwards money due to the Indians for lands pur. chased by the government, is assert. ed by R. R. Coleman, of Meteor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
MaY Mln pesplte Mr. raft.

Washington, Mar. 1l.-After a pre- liminary canvass Wednesday the house insurgents were greatly encour aged to find that three of their mum. Der whom they feared might wayer the fight on the rules, were stand
 pat Republican. Murdock, of Kan
 an insurgent leader. said he be. ed they would muster enough votes
 day to force a revision.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Bilious People
 Try It Free

Do not ignore the little disorders of the system. The liver, for example, is particularly needful little organ, but must be active to be of any use. When it is active it creates gastric juices that help to make digestion perfect, and then you are we'll. When II IS not active it becomes what is known as torpid" and promptly pro- duces biliousness.
 There is no better cure for bilIousness or any or the symptoms of liver trouble than pr; Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin. the Mohuerful laxative tonic of which 50 much tjha o,ii is heaIu' IL IS pleasant to take (un- @ s@sns pliis and powders and such thingsl ana ana acts very gently. moving the bowels without griping toninK the stonach as,S aaIraousihg the liver to activity. thus seian- slncaily curing such conditions as bilinns- ntsss. 1tss. torpid liver, foul breath. sailow or p.tiInply complexion, sick headache. com s.ipation, loss Of appetite, indigestinn stothach nervousness etc all oS ,.,Strt. are due to a slow liver "inSi Maek Clark, of Burlington. Xiv. sufrAra. hjrnsnise Jr nNe yea years from biliousness and cured Noah B, Hatfield. Of Zalna Ma ,a,,lts epsiil. I: biliousness. N'e "oFia Tor his
 You can buy a 50-cent or s1 hottie o, SStg S,,g l ulrugEist' for they all sell 1t. Yon can 1at "ith the understanding thai 1T it sss sals 70 cure you the money win ha rat funded This remedy is guaranteaa fro.'' .s- essr, H you would rather try It vitboe,t vApe.ee oefore buying, send your ,a ,'a ~ s sne aoctor and free sampie hoffia 0,s,; sy en Ssst ,t 70 your home. Use 1t and if va,, bottle of 'ySnvaS yoTr helps you, buy regular the verdict of what this sen,,,1st 1h test on
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
MeIl.knewn Attornex nles.

San Francisco, Mar. i2.-Rueben + Lloyd one of the most widely known attorneys of this state. postmaster of tee Grand Encampment Knights Tem- lar. died Wednesday at his home in bis city after an Illness that has kept i'm out of active life for many MnrtrS
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
An Old snldi.r ni.a

Newburg. N. Y, Mar. 12.-Col. Charles s. Weygant, who commands he famous 134th New York colun- teers, known as the Orange Bios soms" dropped dead Wednesday of heart disease while sitting at his dcsk writing. He was 70 years old.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Ready tn Rnnort

Chicago. Mar. l1.--The Federal in vestigation here of the meat packing industry reached point Tuesday which indicates that the grand jury is ready to make report. The grand jury has been asked to assemble We'd nesday and 1t is possible that the re- port will be made then.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Rains Cause Great Damage.

Montgomery, Ala, Mar. ll.-Heavy and continued rains have wrought great damage here and Tuesday night the situation was serious. Several homes in North Montgomery were abandoned and Inmates carried to places of safety In boats.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
To Rush Railroad Work.

Seattle. Wash. Mar. 10.-Rush or ders have been issued to contractors and to the engineering department te finish the terminals of the Chicago Milwaukee & Puget Sound railroad here and in Tacoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18

Chicago. Mar. 1l.--A meeting of the executive committee or the Western Passenger association was held here Wednesday to formulate plan of action in view of the Missouri two cent rate decision. meeting of the executive officials of the western roads will be held soon with view to con certed action against all two-cent pas senger laws. It is expected that suits will be begun in several states.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-18
Judoe warrinoton Accents.

Washington. Mar 12.-President Taft Wednesday received the accept. ance of Judge John w. Warrington, of Cincinnati. Ohio, of the judgship of the Sixth Ohio circuit to i'll the va cancy caused by the death of Judge John K Richards.