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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

4. J. MATHIS, MAYOR OF DIES MONIES.
the old form to the new was not the
result of a sporadic or spasmodic up
rising Of public feeling. but rather the
elimination of movement covering Il
period of several years. There had
been considerable criticism of the
practices of officials under the old
plan. and the objections were only
slightly remedicd when reform Off
cialS were occasionally elected. 1t
appeared that Il change of system was
what was needed James G. Berry
hill. student of municipal govern
ment. made the initial suggestion, his
idea being Il division of the affairs of
the city into five departments. Law
yers. the newspapers and people gen
orally offered suggestions. and finally
a committee drafted a charter.
The first mayor under the new sys-
TEN is 4. ]. Mathis. Mr.. Mathis was
formerly police Judge. He Is sixty
five years of age and has lived in
Des Moines many years. He has a
lucrative real estate business and is
well TO do He is Democrat In
politics. and Des MOineS Is strongly
Republican. an indication that the new
plan caused the people to consider a
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Services are held at the
Christian Science reading room
lone block south of SQUARED every
Sunday at II o'clock a. IN. and
Wednesday at s O'clock Every
body welcome at these services.
Sunday school every Sunday
morning at 1915. The pastor
of this church is the Bible and
Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

!" about the Des Moines plan,
but in most sections Of the
country if you happened to
ask Brown or Jones or Black just
what the plan was you would probably
get this reply:
"Why-er-er-it is new scheme
to get members for the meat boycott,
of course. Why don't you read the
newspapers and keep posted?'
This information, as matter Of fact.
would come about as near to hitting
the mark as the missile thrown by a
woman usually does, but there are
pretty good indications that before
long your question will be promptly
and correctly answered wherever
asked. For the Des Moines plan Of
municipal governmental plan for
governing cities by commissioners
spreading rapidly and has already
been adopted by about seventy-five
communities. To better understand the
plan we must go back to the time
when Galveston was almost annihi-
lated by the storm several years ago.
At the first meeting Of the council
after the disaster Alderman McMaster
In an address to the body said:
ut strikes me, and | believe we are
all of one mind, that we are up against
one of the most momentous PROPOSE
tons that any city ever had to face"
and without casting the slightest re
Election upon any member Of the coun-
ell more than upon himself he went on
to say that he did not think the thir-
teen men had the ability TO handle the
problem which confronted them He
didn't think the ability to bring order
the members by resigning could place
the city on its feet quicker it was their
duty to resign.
Recognizing the incapacity of the
city officials. the citizens through
committee appointed at public meet
ing prepared new charter, which was
almost unanimously sustained by pub
lie sentiment, Endorsed by the govern
ment Of state and enacted into law by
the legislature. 1t provided for what
Is known as commission form Of
government by five citizens, two of
whom were to be elected by popular
vote at large, and three, the mayor and
two commissioners, to be appointed by
the governor. Subsequently the court
of original appeals held the appoint
ments void. The court Of civil appeals
sustained the validity of the acts in
all details. To avoid legal complica-
tons the citizens committee secured
modification of the law and provided
for the election of the mayor and four
commissioners by popular vote. The
system was lnaugurated, the credit of
the city restored. public improvements
undertaken upon n business basis, the
credit of the city raised to Il very
high standard, individual confidence
in the future Of the place returned,
and in every respect tn" new plan of
government became successful
influenced ny this experiment, llous
ton adopted the system with slight
notifications. Later on Dallas. Fort
Worth and FL paso secured similar
charters The movement for II simple
commission form of government at
tracted general attention throughout
the country. and. as stated, the plan
so far with some changes, has been
adopted by about seventy-tive com
munitics.
Des Moines adopted the plan, with
several changes, in June, 1907. The
first commission took the oath Of Of
flee April 6. 1908. The change from
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
Al Our Churches
METHODIST

Sabbath school at 9:45 a. IN.
G. G. Foster, Superintendent.
Preaching by the pastor at | l
a. IN.
Pastor, Rev. Hawkins
EpwOrth League, 6:30 p. IN.
Evening services at 7:30.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday,
evening at 7:3O
All are invited to these ser
vices.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
6H#HHH NHN*H ~ tHHH#H &HHHHi
BUSINESS LOCALS +:

AAHA AA&e

Go to Dooly for Bargains in Sec
ond-hand goods.
NOTICING camping, hunting or
fishing allowed on the following Sec
tions on the Terra Blanco and Palo
Duro creeks: Sections No. IL, blk.
X, IA, Deaf Smith county; lOS, III,
40 and al. blk. X, a. Nos. IL, II,
13, 20, y, 23, blk. |, all in Randall
county, Texas. Any parties found
tresspassing will be prosecuted. Sign
ed, John Hutson, owner and agent,
CANYON City, Texas. l2tfc
To get it out of the way of the pillow,
| will sell balance of my crop of
Kaffir Corn at cents per bundle.
L. f. CowLING.
WELLS DRILLED To any depth,
prices low and terms easy. Wells drill
led anywhere in town at 30 cents per
foot. All work guaranteed. Edward
Hyatt, Canyon. Texas. 35tn
10000 bundles Kahir Corn at
cents. l.. +. COwLING.
Go to Dooly for first class second
hand goods.
For SALE 800 acres of fine land
four miles south of Canyon City at
S22. 90 per acre. Easy terms. Address
G. A. Hansen, Anthem, Iowa. 3Ttf
See Dooley if you want to buy or
sell second hand goods.
FOR SALE: 400 acres ! mile from
Happy at $500 per acre. Half cash,
balance terms. Address, Lock Box
No. %. Happv. Texas. 46-tn
notice. Having purchased the
steam pillow outfit that was formerly
owned by j. a. Moony, | am prepar-
ed to do all kinds of breaking. Those
wishing work done write me at either
Canyon or Umbarger, Texas.
H. c. breckenridge it
WANT To rent for cultivation a
section of sod land near Canyon.
Write or call on j. B. Gamble.
LosT;-A black pig about , months
old, estrayed from my residence few
days ago. Finder please notify Judge
Word.
For SALE 1909 crop of Dwarf
maize seed in any quantities you may
desire for seed. |. w. Scott I miles
west of Happy, Texas. Aft
The old First National Bank build
ing is for sale or rent. See
LAIR-CoWLGNG LAND co.
FOR SALE a choice farm of $40
acres, well improved, two miles from
Canyon, Texas. Will be sold cheap
for quick sale so buy of the owner
and save commission, For location,
description and terms address Box 1872
Canyon, Texas.
WANTED:-Large tract smooth land
for retailing: also large ranch, rum
ming water and well grassed. suitable
for sheep or cattle i, W. Wilson,
Dalhalt. Texas.
Dooley will buy your second hand
goods,
The - acres on the East side of the
City and also the % acres in Fair
Ground of Jno. Hutson have been
surveyed and blocked and is now on
the market. Price and terms right.
We are the agents.
LAIR-COWLING LAND co.
FOR SALE: Milo maze in bundles
and nicely stacked. Call and see me
six miles east of Canyon City.
PAUL CHRISTENSEN
For SALE:-Some good heavy
horses. Inquire of Judd Johnson,
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
For Sale.

One cook stove, one heating
stove and dining room chairs,
bran new and at half price.
Enquire at News Office.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday services
1000 a. m. Bible school
HOO a. m. Public worship.
j. J. Hutchinson, Pastor
$50 p. IN. Christian Endeavor.
7:30 p. N. Public worship
1:40 D. m. Wednesday prayer
meeting.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

For SALE:-Some good heavy
horses. Inquire of Judd Johnson,
- miles Southwest of Canyon and !
miles northwest of Happy
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

FOR SALE: Milo maze in bundles
and nicely stacked. Call and see me
six miles east of Canyon City.
PAUL CHRISTIANSEN.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

Farm Implements farm wagon good as new bugg1es
gang pow row binder four section harrow good as new
planter used two horse walking pow riding
cultvator champion mower endgate seeder, cider MILL
sets leather work harness. driving harness. set single drv
ing harness. ladder iron kettles lard press sausage
grinder block tackle with 30 foot good saddle
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday services
9:30a. m. Sunday school
HOO a. m. Public worship.
Rev. j. S. Groves, pastor
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
7:3O p. IN. Evening services
7:30 p. m. Wednesday evening,
Bible study and prayer meeting.
You are cordially invited to
any and all of these services.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

BAPTIST
Sunday services,
$50 a. m. Sabbath School
j. G.. Hunt, supt.
HOO a. IN. Preaching
j. NJ. Harder, Pastor
$50 p. m, b. \, p. I.
Monte Ross, Pres.
7:30 p. IN. Preaching, by pastor
j. NJ. Harder.
7:30 p. N. Wednesday evening
Prayer meeting.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

Household Goods 2cOok good as new, heaI
ing stoves cupboards small safe iron beds with springs
kitchen cabinet dresser sets chairs rockers Sofa Singer
sewing machine extension tables, center tables washing
machine and other articles numerous to mention
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
J. C. Hunt,
Lawyer

Does both criminal and civil practice.
Twelve years experience. Land titles passed
upon. Write all kinds of contracts and instru-
ments. Notary in office. once northeast cor
ner public square. up stairs, Canyon. Texas.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

Terms Of SALE On all sums $1,000 and under cash and
over that amount six months will be given with approved
rty bearing interest per from date and cent dis
count for cash.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
S. |. Ingham,
Dentist

Canyon National Ba lk building. All work
warranted.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18
: About the n
!: DeS MoineS Plan

"A II UGH is being said these days
|" about the Des Moines plan,
but in most sections Of the
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-02-18

The T. acres on the East side of the
City and also the % acres in Fair
Ground of Jno. Hutson have been
surveyed and blocked and is now on
the market. Price and terms right.
We are the agents.
LAIR-COWLING LAND co.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08
GILBERT-YOUNG

On Monday, November %, at high
noon the marriage of Miss Jennie |
Gilbert and MIR. Alfred j. Young was
sOlemnized at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. l.. Gil
bert, at their residence on the corner
Of Wells and High streets.
The bridal party entered the par
lors to the strains Of the Weddin (.
march, played by Miss lelah Riley
The marriage service was read by
Rev. r. c. Bennett, pastor of the Con
gregational church.
After those present had had an op-
pOrtunity to congratulate the bride
and groom, all repaired to the new
garage. which had been tastefully
decorated in lavender and white where
a sumptuous dinner was served, about
Il hundred and seventyfive people
being seated at the tables.
After all had been satisfied with the
good things to eat a very enjoyable
entertainment was given. Instrumen.
tai solo on the piano, Mrs. j. ID.
Ferris; recitation, Miss Stella Phelps
song. Mrs. Byrdie Marsden. C. D.
Gafites acted as toast-master, the fol
lowing responding, Miss Mary /. Hall.
Rev. II. c. Bennett. A. G.. Hereman
and II. p. ~Leffingwell, recitation by
Miss LYDIA Gilbert, piano solo, Miss
Lelah Riley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young leave here to
day for a short visit with his relatives
after which they will go to B~rODkings
5 H., where they will reside.
A large number of very fire and
beautiful presents were presented the
bride, one of which will be appreciat
ed as much as any, it being a daft fol
$75 made up by a number of friends.
The groom is a model young mar
who anne to our town over two years
ago, being employed in the barber
shop of II. p. L~efingwell for a year
leaving here to secure a better sal
aried position, eventually locating a
Brookings.
The bride is a young lady who has
always lived in this community and
has endeared hereslf to all who knew
her. She will be greatly missed, no'
only by her near relatives bu' by 4
very large number of dear friends, al
of whom wish them both every happi
ness which the world can give.-RiC
CWis.) Badger Blade.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08
A MILLION A DAY.

Announcement comes from rhe head
quarters of the American National Red
Cross that Christmas Seals are being
printed at the rate of a million a day
and that already over $4,000, 900 have
been given out to agents in all parts
of the United States. The demand for
these holiday seals is greater This year
than ever before.
At the same time the Red Cross is
sues a warning calling attention 10 all
users OF Christmas Seals to the ruling
OF the p~ostoffice department that these
stickcrs must be placed On the backs
of letters and packages. To avoid the
possibility Of the misuse of holiday
seals, warning cards are being posted
In every booth where Red Cross Seals
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08
DEEDS, Q WORDS.

~Brookings People Have Absolute Proof
of Deeds at Home.
is net words but deeds that prove
+ II merit.
The deeds Of Doan's Kidney pills.
For BroOkings kidney sufferers,
Have made their local reputation.
Proof lies n the testimony Of
Br0okings people who have been
cured to stay cured.
Mrs. Adelbert Glidden, so n. Main
st, ~Brookings, S. d., says: Since
publicly endorsing Doan's Kidney pills
three years ago | have had no further
attacks of kidney trouble ard in re-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08

turn for this permanent cure, | take
pleasure H. recommending this rem
cdy again. Tho principal symptom of
kidney complaint in my case was pain
in my back and hips. DOan's Kidney
pills had previously effected a cure
in a similar caGe in my family md |
was led to try them. The contents
Of six boxes restored me to good
health ard / have not had the least
cause for complaint since"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FoSter-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08

are sold, telling that the stickers are
not good for postage and must be used
only as seals.
Already several million seals have
been sold to large manufacturing con
Germs and other business houses in all
parts of the United States, and orders
are coming in hourly. The outlook for
selling ~100,000,000 seals and thereby
making good the slogan of the cam
paign, "A million for tuberculosis" are
very bright.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08
SECRET HEARING TABOOED.

Deadwood:-Announcement has just
been made by Judge VIM. G.. Rice that
hereafter all divorce cases tried be,
fore him in the circuit court will have
to be heard in open court. 1t has been
the practice for attorneys to bring in
applicants for divorce and their wit
nesses and have cases heard whenever
the court was present, with the result
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08

that there has been little notriety at
tached to any Of the cases. Now all
such cases must be tried when the
court is regularly sitting and are open
to such OF the public as care to be
present. Lawrence county usually has
but three divorces a month as an ay-
crage for the year.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08

Typewriter paper at the Register of.
flee at rs and So cents per box Of 500
sheets.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-12-08

Sectional Maps BrookIngs county,
7XSh, at the Register office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-03
VETERAN IN THE SERVICE
J. N, WHITNEY RESIGNS OWING
TO ILL HEALTH.
Over Thirty Years Chief Clerk of
Bureau of Statistics and Nearly
Fifty in Government Employ.

j. y. Whitney. who has been succeeded
as chief clerk of the bureau of statistics
by Clifford Hastings, formerly attached
to the Office of the chief clerk of the De-
partment Of Commerce and Labor, re-
Gently voluntarily rendered his resigna-
ton because of Ill health. Mr.. Whitney
had been connected with the bureau for
more than thirty years. His resignation
terminates a service to the government,
military and civil, extending over nearly
a half century.
native of Maine and graduate OF
Bowdoin College. Mr.. Whitney became a
member of the eth Squadron of Rhode
Island Cavalry organized largely from
students and graduates of Bowdoin, Dart
mouth, Williams and other New Eng
land colleges. who entered the military
service of the government in 1862. He
rose rapidly in rank to that of lieuten-
ant and participated in the battle of
Antietam, the siege of Port Hudson and
was a member of the force which cut it's
way out of Harpers Ferry prior to the
capture of that place in 1862. He was
captured by the Confederate forces at
the siege of Port Hudson during recon-
naissance and was for twenty-one months
prisoner of war in Libby and other
Confederate prisons. being released on
parole at Wilmington, n. c., March 1.
1915
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-03
Piles Quickly
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-03

Say good bye TO your CORNS the very first
time you TIZ. You will never know You
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THE CORNS ON EITHER OF MY TOES
WE'RE AS LARGE AS THE TABLETS YOU
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on. You will feel better the very first time it's
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that can compare with IL. TIZ is for sale nj
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wish. from Walter Luther Dodge & Co.. Dodge
building. Chicago. Ill. Recommended and sold
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-03
OLD BOOKS DONATED
-
Oldest Inhabitants Receive
Addition to Archives.
GIFT OF WILLIAM R. SMITH
Ten New Members, Three Applica-
tons and Three Deaths-Rev. ].
B. Clayton, Honorary Member.

Several books printed years ago. which
throw light on the earlier history OF
Washington, were presented to the Asso-
citation of Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis
trtct of Columbia, at its meeting in the
Union engine house. 10Th and H streets
last night
The meeting was marked by large at
tendance of the pioneer residents of the
National Capital. Theodore w. Noyes
the president, presided.
Ten new members were elected. Appli-
cations of three other old residents were
received.
The new members are Adds B. Browne
of 1855 WY oming street: Edward T. Bates
1850 Irving street; T. r. Senior, 4739 18th
street: r B. Amiss, ST., 1905 9Th street
Washington Topham, 43 U street; Joseph
r. Kengla, $50 Wisconsin avenue; George
W. Greason, 18th and E streets; J. F.
Schneider So r street; Marco Laurent,
224 X street, and John J. Hill, 934 French
street.
Applications for Membership.
7. H. Varnall of 3O2S 2 street, John n.
Ehret of 10Th and c streets southeast, and
w. B. Sebastian of 3143 street applied
for membership. To pass upon these ap-
pl,cations President Noyes appointed j. B.
Mccarthy. ]. e. Riggies and j. l. Keefer.
The deaths of three members since the
last meeting of the association were an
nounced by Secretary b. w. Reiss.
Charles G. Sloan, William II. Gafford
and Perry Michael are those struck from
the rolls by death.
Rev. J. b. Clayton, the Washington S
birthday orator at the associations cele-
bration, was elected an honorary MEM
Der last night by unanimous vote.
The additions to the archives of the
association we're made by William R.
smith, superintendent of the Botanic
Garden. He presented a directory OF
the city of Washington for 1850 guide
to the Capitol, published by Robert Mills
in 1854 and history of the Washington
Monument and the Washington National
Monument Society.
Members of the association found pleas
ure in looking through these old volumes.
The thanks of the association for the
gifts were extended to the donor.
Photographs to Be Rearranged.
b. w. Reiss, B. W. Sunny and William
A. Linton were appointed IA special COM
mittee TO act in conjunction with the
hall and archives committee to classify
and arrange the photographs OF the MEM
bers of the association in proper shape.
William S. Tappan presented an album
which will hold 600 photographs. 1t was
accepted with thanks.
John Il. Mccarthy was appointed to NIL
a vacancy on the committee on archives.
The associat :on also expressed its graft
tude to the ladies who prepared the re-
freshments served to the members at the
conclusion of the Washington's birthday
celebration
To meet the demand for copies of
the address of President Noyes at the
last anniversary of the association, it
was voted TO have 500 additional copies
printed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-03
Photographs to Be Rearranged.
Paymaster Aud Transferred.

Paymaster George p. Aud of the navy.
one of the principals in the recent naval
court martial at the Boston navy yard,
has been transferred to the naval station
at Puget sound. This order marks the
detachment from the Boston navy yard
of all of the parties to the incident con-
nected with the attack on DR.. CoWles.