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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
SYNOPSIS OF PLEADINGs OF
scuRRY COUNTY SCHOOL
LAND CASE.

on June 22nd., 1911 the Commits
sloner's Court OF scurry County sold
TO George w. Harris. e. w. Clark,
and f. j. Grayum, what is known as
the scurry County school land,
which is located in Hockey and
Cochran counties for the considera-
ton of s116.OOO.OO or $6.55 per a.
ere.
Some of the citizens of Scurry
NCounty we're dissatisfied, with the
Sale, claiming that the land did not
hing as much as II should have,
and further claiming that the sale
had not been made according to
law. being sold at a called session
of the said court without notice 10
the public and several citizens de-
cIded to institute legal proceedings
TO annnl and cancel the sale.
Accordingly on the 18th day of
October 1911, John Y, Bowen, Jno.
A staveley. w. X. Wren, A. L. Sloan
add James Simpson instituted suit
in this district court OF this county
for the purpose above stated against
the Commissioners Court of Scurry
County and the purchasers OF the
land, making the court and the pur-
Chasers Joint defendants.
The plaintiff, John Y. Bowen and
! the Others above mentioned set out
their claims and allegations against
the defendants In petitu.
ty-two pages, which briefly stated,
contains the following averments:
/. That Scurry County owned the
lands sold for educational purposes
under grant for the state.
q That scurFy County owned said
lands, or rather held said lands in
!, trust for educational purposes and
that all persons we're charged with
notice of said trust.
3. That on June %, 10
Commissioners Court made and en-
tered an order for the sale Of said
land to the above named purchasers.
Subdivision 4 sets out the con
tract of sale of the land in full as
It appears on the minutes OF the
Commissioners Court.
8. In subdivision five, plaintiffs
refer to said contract OF sale as
pretended order OF the court, and
allege that the same as wrongfully
and fraudulently made and enter
ed into by and between the Commits
soners Court and the purchasers.
G. Plaintiffs complain that the
session of the Court at which said
land was sold was not called as pro
! vided by law; that said contract OF
sale was never ratified or or,proved by
. the Court and contained provisions
not authorized by law for the fol-
loving reasons:
First. Because the makers OF the
note might at any time pay part
OF the same in sums not less than
one thousand dollars.
Second That the County bound it.
self to hold the purchasers Of the
land harmless as to litigation then
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pending against the land.
Third. Because the County WI


ranted the title to said land.
Fourth. Be cause the purchasers
were given the right to subdivide
the land and sell the subdivisions.
and releasing the vendors lien in
the ratio OF the subdivision to the
whole tract as to the principal note.
Fifth. Because authority was del
egated to the County Judge to in
spect the notes OF the purchasers
for such subdivisions and release
the original purchasers from their
obligation on the original note for
the prorata consideration Of such
subdivisions.
Sixth. Because plaintiffs say the
purchasers could sell their undlvid-
ed interests I'm the land, and their
grantees assume the indebtedness
due by the PURCHASERS. thereby re-
leasing the original purchasers and
binding only their vendees.
Seventh Because authority was
delegated to the Clerk to receive the
reports of sale and release the pur-
chasers on their complying with the
terms of the contract.
Because the land was sold on for
ty years time, claiming that this was
equivalent to re-investlng the school
fund contrary 10 law
Because under the contract the
interest was not to be collected un-
til the settlement OF litigation then
pending or for a period of about 8
months and because the purchasers
would be discharged from liability
in the event the County lost its
suit.
Because the purchasers are given
the right to sell subdivisions OF the
said land for schools, churches, Gem
eteries, townsites and roadway pur-
poses and get said subdivisions re-
leased on paying in full the pro-ra-
Ia OF sair subdivision to the whole
purchase price.
Because the note does not contain
the provision permitting the Coun-
ty to declare the whole indebted
ness due on default of payment OF
interest. which said provision is CON
tanned In the contract and because
the purchasers are given the right
to sell parts of said land and be re-
leased from liability thereon by hay
ing the persons TO whom they sell as
sumo all the burdens and penalties
assumed by the original purchasers
from the County
Because plaintiffs say, the sale
was FIRST made TO George w. Harris
r w. Clark, +. j. Grayum and W.
n Morrow, II made and t9at said
Morrow was released. thereby max
ing the sale, II any to the first three
mentioned purchasers, which re-
lease OF Morrow was contrary -
law.
T subdivision seven contains an
allegation OF fraud, alleging fraud
md coilusion botW cen the Commis-
sioneri Court and the purchasers OF
the land. basing their allegation OF
fraud on the fact that the lands
we're sold for Sg.55 per acre. where
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Dr. win Yeary and family from
Burnett county arrived here We'd
nesday on their way to Ira where
they will reside. Dr. Yeary will prac
tice medicine at Ira. while here they
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs; Jim
Dawson, old time acquaintances.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

The defenda1ts harris. Clark AID
Grayum. fled IA special answer. Of
which only a biief summary viii be
given in a general way.
fContinued on PaEc Foari
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01

states have not comprehended the
meaning of the situation and have be-
come infected by the personality of
a candidate it does not in any way
change the situation nor affect the
duty of the delegates from the State
of New York, who will so to Chicago
pledged to the platform of principles
adopted by the Rochester convention.
1T is not surprising that in a few
weeks campaign a majority of the
Republican electorate fciled to COM
prehend what Mr.. Roosevelt's assault
upon Republican principle means. His
tory is being. made very fast, and
those who are in the thick of it rarely
realize where they are going. Mr..
Roosevelt's platform. which, if his
candidacy should be accepted, the Re
publican party must officially indorse
is the rule of the people without re-
striction through constitutional form
Mr.. Roosevelt knows, as every other
student of history knows, that no
democracy can endure On that basis,
ana that the people themselves are
the first to recognize this and turn to
an individual to rule them.
THE duty of the Republican dele
gates from New York was never more
solemn, never more clear. never more
patriotic than at this very time, when
the needless and thoughtless are will
ing IN take the initial stan for tho
overthrow of the American Constitu-
ton. with its honored guarantees to
each citizen that he can be protected
through the courts from the agrees
ion of the government, the majority
or a single individual.
Il repeat what | said the other day.
that the contest at Chicago will be be-
tween mental courage and physical
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
SHIPS IN COLLISION.
French Liner Beached in New york
Harbor to Prevent Sinking and
Save PASSENGERS

New York. May 20. The French
liner Hudson In from Florence was
beached off Sevtenty-second street
brooklyn, this morning to save the
passengers and the sinking of the ship
following a collision with the Berwind
which was also badly damaged. The
Berwind was lowed to the Erie Basin.
The ships met early this morning at
Robins Reef. All the passengers we're
gotten off in safety.
Bighty-one passengers, mostly wo-
men and children, on board the Hud-
son were thrown into panic and
were restrained from leaping over
board with difficulty when the coils
ion occurred.
The weather was clear when the
boats came together and the accident
viii be investigated Captain David,
II the Hudson believes that Captain
Christopher Of the Berwlnd miscon-
;trued his signals.
I'M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
FLAG RAISING At
SCHOOL BUILDING
Patriotic Exercises at John Street
School House One Of tire Chief IN
eidents Of May 30

The formal raising of.a large Amcrl-
can flag at the John street school
building Thursday afternoon was one
of the features of Decoration Day,
and the event vas memorable in the
history of Maltinsburg council. Jun
Tor Order United American Mechan-
les that presented the flas and arrang-
ed the exercises incident TO it's raising
the Juniors, preceded by the City
Band, Co. F and the Board of Educa-
tion ard speakers in garages, first
gave street parade, arriving at the
school house IT 2:15 p. N. TIE exer-
cises were held in front of the build
ing AMI were fcry impressive. A large
crowd of people. had assembled at the
place before the exercises began.
After a selection by the City Band.
prayer was offered by Rev. C. s.
Trump, then all joined in singing
Columbia the Gem of the Ocean"
Mr.. ]. L. Seibert, master of ceremon-
les, then introduced Mr.. c. C. New
man, of Moundsville, state treasurer
of the J. 0. U. A. M, as the orator of
the day. Mr.. Newman delivered a
splendid address and held the close
attention of the audience throughout
After the address the flag. which is
of bunting and SKIS feet in diamen-
sions, was presented to the school bv
Mr. q. t. Brantner in few appropri-
ate remarks. The flag was received
by principal Lee SiIer of the John
street school, who thanked the order
for the gift of the beautiful emblem,
and the patriotic lesson implanted in
the hearts of the young by reverence
for their countrys flag.
The two next exercises were of spec
al interest. First the school child
rem dressed in white sang America
the flag was unfurled from a window
over the portico in front of the school
building. As this was done the school
children each with a small flag in
hand gave the beautiful flag salute in
which they had been previously drill
ed. Cheers from the crowd greeted
both acts and none present will soon
forget the sight.
A selection by the band concluded
the exercises and after dismissed
many persons took the opportunity to
go through and inspect the model
school house.
This was the first public appearance
of the City Band this season. The
boys, dressed in their white duck uni
forms, attracted general attention and
'helr good music was much enjoyed
by everybody.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
MARTINs6URG ASKED
Governor Asks Mayor to Attend Con-
sress on Hygiene and Demography
In the State at WASHINGTON.

Charleston, May 29-Carrying out
the invitation extended to West Vir-
ginia by the Secretary OF State at
Washington, written III consequence
OF an Act of Congress, Governor Will
liam e. Glasscock has sent invitations
TO the mayors of a number of the
cities of the State, and has also APP
pointed a commission OF five physi-
clans as requested by the Department
of State, to represent the State of
Vest Virginia at the Fifteenth An
nual International Congress on Hy-
gene and Demography. The five ply
sicians appointed by the Governor will
cooperate with the committee on or
ganization in planning and preparing
he exhibition.
The physicians named by the Gov
ernor are. DR.. John l.. Dickey, of
Wheeling; DR.. o. o. Cooper. of Hin
on; DR.. w. w. Tompkins, OF Charles
ton; DIR. Jno. N. Simpson. of Morgan
town; DR.. l.. " Guthrie. of Hunt
ington.
The cities asked to be represented
through their mayors are Benwood.
Bluefield, Cameron, Charleston, Clarks
burg, Elkins. Fairmont. Grafton, Hun
tington, Keyser. Martinsburg Morgan
town, Moundsville, Parkersburg. PIT.
Pleasant, fleetwood, Wellsburg.
Wheeling and Williamson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
T. r. IS JuRILANT OVER NEW
JERSEY; w A. BARNES TALK.
Woodruff On Verge Of Revolt To
Roosevelt Forces But Barnes Still
Sticks to President Taft.

New ork. May 29.--TheCdore Roose-
welt was extremely jubilant today over
the New Jersey primaries which gave
him all Of the twenty-eight delegates
to the Republican National Conven-
ton at Chicago. 1t is believed that
he will go to Chicago and lead the
fight there in person when the con-
yention goes into session. Timothy
Woodruff, alarmed as to President
Taft's chances of winning as a result
OF the primaries recently held, is re-
ported to be on the verge of a revolt
and to be preparing to line up with
the Roosevelt forces. William A.
Barnes, chairman of the Republican
state committee. still sticks to Presi-
[ Taft and today authorized the
following statement.
This contest is one of principle,
not of men. If majority portion of
the minority of an electorate in some
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01

Parkersburg, has no opposition in the
Fourth district.
Lively Fight in Fifth
In the Fifth district lively fight is
In progress between tho incumbent j.
A. Hughes, Huntington. who has sery.
ed IL years and Wells Goodykoontz.
member of the House of Delegates
from Mcdowell county.
As the campaign has been unusu-
ally strenuous, and inasmuch as all
manner Of stump speaking has been
resorted to in an effor. to arouse en-
thusiasm in every section of the State
a large vote is expected to be polled.
The Democrats will name their
State ticket at convention In Hunt
ilgton. has evidenced serious inten-
tons Of seeking the GubernatoriaI
nomination.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
NEWTON D. BAKER BOLTS
Serves Notice He viii Not Be Bound
BY Unit Rule.

Washington, May 29--Newton d.
Baker, Mayor of Cleveland and dele.
gate TO Baltimore, has served notice
on the Harmon people that he will not
De bound by the unit rule. If not per-
mitted to vote for Gov. Wilson he will
not vote Mayor Baker has called on
influential Democrats in Washington
to help do away with the unit rule in
states and discontinue the two-thirds
rule In national conventions. Senators
Gore. Of Oklahoma and Williams. Of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
MR.. SHAWkEY SURE
Says He Has Every Reason to Believe
That He viii Receive the Nomina-
ton of His PARTY

Superintendent of Free Schools. NJ.
p Shawkey came over from Charles
ton Sunday night to attend the gradu-
alton exercises of the county district
schools. While here he was asked
about his prospects for nomination to
succeed himself, He said:
My duties have been too arduous
to allow me to make personal can.
vass OF the State but from the infor-
nation ! gather from all sections OF
the State. my denomination is hardly
a matter of doubt, A number Of the
counties report that the sentiment is
unanimous Tor me. GER
tainly appreciate the interest that amy
friends have taken in ny behalf"
Mr.. Shawkey went from here TO
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
MARRIED IN HAeERsTowN
Young Couple Gave Friends slip Sat
urday Evening

Miss Bessie May Noll, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. e. w. Noil East stephen
street. and Mr. Leonard O. Fulk, went
to Hagerstown Saturday afternoon
and were quietly married there that
evening at O'Clock by Rev. Mr.. Pate,
at the parsonage of St Paul's Metho-
dist church. They returned to this
city Sunday morning AID for the pres
ent will board at the home of Mrs. s.
S. Parkinson, East Burke street, an
aunt of Mr. Fulk and where he has
been making his home since boyhood.
He is spinner in the llilbourn Mills
and is the son of Mr.. John H. Fulk,
West King street. He and his bride
are both popular young people and the
of their marriage is a
pleasant surprise to their friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
NEW STEEL CARS
Baltimore & Ohio Has Placed Ten
Postal Cars in Service Recently


The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has placed 10 new all-steel postal ears
in service on through express trains.
The cars are part of the recent
equipment orders placed by the road
and were built by the Pullman Cam
pany.
The steel postal cars are 10 feet
long and are equipped with anti-tele-
scoping devices. The interior finish
is of fireproof agasote, an English com
position more durable than wood.
Washstands and toilet facilities are
provided for the postal clerks and the
cars are well ventilated.
The cars are electrically lighted and
equipped with pouch racks of latest
design to hold mail and facilitate as
sorting mail matter in transit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-06-01
ONE ALLEGED FoReER
GETS OUT ON BAIL

Fairmont, ". Va, May 29.-R. C.
Boyd, one. THE three men charged
with forging notes here few weeks
past, was released from Jail after fur.
nishing bond OF 5000 as i Witness i'm
the case. S. q. Malone ard u u. vii.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-23

Coast took him down into the cabin,
assigning him the starbOard berth.
Il trust you'll be comfortable" ne
said, with a solicitude not unmixed
with wonder that 80 much fire and
fortitude could inhabit frame SO
frail and slight
Sure 10 be" Appleyard rolled
himself uKuriously into his blanket
and breathed deeply OF his content.
But how can one feel at ease q.
who strolls stark-nakcd aboard
perfect strangers private
yacht and eyah, -- makes
himself at homo without 20
much as by your leave %
Don't" Coast started 20 rcassure
him
lie was interrupted by slight but
unquesuonably sincere snore.
CTO BE Continued
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-23
Insects Thst Use Rubber.

When Para trees are tapped. after
the gum has run into receptacles and
stifened. a species Of large black ant
Is accustomed 20 cut ont pieces Of the
rubber and carry them away Bees
also find uses for india rubber ana
some species In South Africa actual
y cut the bark % trees that produce
resinous substances in order 10 cause
flow OF the sap The gum IL EN-
Dloyed by the bees as ready-made
wax for their nests
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-23
PAINFUL FINGER NAILS CURED

81 have suffered from the same
trouble (painful finger nails) at differ.
ent periods of my life. The first time
OF its occurrence, perhaps twenty-five
years ago, after trying home remedies
without getting helped, | asked my
doctor to prescribe for me, but it was
not for year or more that my nails
and fingers were well. The inflamma-
tion and suppuration began at the base
Of the finger nail. Sometimes ii was
so painful that had TO use poultico
TO induce suppuration. After the pus
was discharged the swelling would go
down until the next period Of infiam-
nation, possibly not more than a week
or two afterwards. These frequent in
Examinations resulted IN the loss of the
nail.
Perhaps ten years later, l began
again TO suffer from the same trouble.
Again tried various remedies, among
them a prescription from doctor OF
q friend OF mine, who had suffered
from a like trouble. This seemed to
help somewhat for time, but It was
not a permanent cure; next, tried q
prescription from my own doctor, but
this was so irritating TO the sensitive,
diseased skin that ! could not use II.
] began to use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. I had used the Cuticura
Ointment previously on my children's
scalps with good effect. l did not use
the Soap exclusively, but I rubbed the
Cuticura Ointment into the base OF the
nail every night thoroughly, and as
often beside as | could. had not used
It but few weeks before my nails
were better, and in a short time they
were apparently well. There was
no more suppuration, nor inflamma-
ton. the nails grew out clean again
One box of Cuticura Ointment was all
that ! used In effecting a cure.
(Signed) Mrs. I. ]. Horton, Katonah.
N. Y. Apr. 13, 1910. On Sept. 81, Mrs.
Horton wrote: Il have had no further
return OF the trouble with my finger
nails" Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere, sam.
pie OF each, with 32-page book. will be
mailed free on application to CUT.
cura," Dept. l., Boston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-23

his side. he held of warily, watching
for chance to close in and at the
same time escape the clutch of those
yaliantly thrashing arms
Now, now" he cried, as one might
strive TO soothe a restive horse. Easy,
there! You're only firing yourself
out"
The splashing ceased In some meas
ure, the man wiggling awkwardly
round to bring the source OF that voice
within his range Of understanding.
Lord" he said. breathless. You're
welcome"
Encouraged by this note Of sanity,
Coast swan nearer Need any help
What do you think?"
The moderate exasperation of this
reply educed a spontaneous laugh
from Coast. which he checked abrupt
~ as the other man again went under.
10 an accompaniment OF frantic kicks
and splashes. Before Coast could
reach him he re-emerged. blowing and
sputtering.
"Beastly tasting water" he com
mented between gasps, resting.
What the devil are you trying 20
do?"
Get rid of these damnable trou-
sers: they won't let me swim"
III lend you hand. will you"
NO: I won't grab you know the
answer TO that. and I've had one
slam between the eyes already Come
along and be hero. why don't you?"
Coast chuckled as he ranged along.
side. Put one hand on my right
shoulder" he advised. "and keep as
still az possible. Til do the swim
ming"
You're the doctor" The man fol
lowed bis instructions promptly. "Sor-
~ 10 trouble you. though"
That's all right
It's these internal clothes can
swim. withoJ. them. Every try TO dis
rohA m the bed OF the scar"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-02-23

After a time. IN a reflective tone
Me for the Demon Rum after this.
came - .er his shoulder. Il never knew
water could taste so vile"
Coast made no reply: apparently
none was expected Laboriously gain.
ing 10 the side OF the catboa., he clung
TO IL, painting. while the other consid.
erately transferred his hold Hanging
so, he rolled an inQuiring eye TO his
benefactor
This occasion. he observed. us
quite too unique. Never have | met
a man liked so we'll. under similar
auspices. Permit me; my name is Ap.
TestamenD Observation-Disclosures OF
sponsors in baptism. Please don't
look like that: regret Il. likewise.
lie paused, watching Coast gravely.
"Melchisedec means king OF right
eousness. but don't be alarmed: mis-
usmal fount And YOU. sir? ?"
"Coast-Garrct Coast"
Congratulations: that has human
ring And | am pleased TO meet you.
None the less. owe him no gratitude
who cheats me OF watery grave 10
freeze me 20 death. Upon my word
OF honor whatever that may bel, |
cannot move anything eN'
oept my jaw"
Laughing. Coast scrambled aboard
the bont and leaning out caught tho
man beneath the arms. After consid-
cradle eNertion on the part OF both.
he tumbled into the cockpit and In
continently, with heavy sigh, col
lapsed on the deck. In dead faint.
In alarm his rescuer dived below
and returned with towels and a bottle
OF brandy. The latter being immedi-
ately resorted 10. brought MIR. Apple
yard back TO consciousness.
Very good stuff" he commented.
half-strangled. Il had premonition
that my season-ticket on the water
wagon had run out. assure
YOU | swallowed n cubic foot of Fair
haven harbor; all my insides are In
suited"
Get mp" said Coast. get those
clothes off and dry yourself. I'll lend
you a blanket and berth for tho
night"
with all the pleasure In lite"