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PARKER DELIVERS ADDRESS.
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ness or wantG mess. ana without re-
81 ect TO the need for them
IL Is not alone in the domain OF
law making and the legislator that
these abuses are potent. They add ia
tho labor OF the judiciary. Upon II
is thrown the adjudication. year AZ
ter year, a body Of work absolutely
unnecessary, and at great expense to
the public and often TO private in
diylduals. The constitutlonality of
much Of this new legislation is con-
tlnualy questioned. SO true is this
that substantial percentage OF the
questions brought before appellate
courts are related to doubts of the
validity OF the laws under which ac-
lions are brought Indeed, in the
State OF New York, in a period cover
Ing about twenty years. the constitu-
tlonallty of over five hundred statutes
was challenged in the Court OF APP
peals. The doyetailing Of new legls-
latlon into existing law, and the cost
of constituting the possible meaning Of
a legislature, also enters into a con-
siderable part of the annual output OF
twenty thousand decisions rendered
by appellate courts. any OF these
mushroom enactments are permitted
to slumber by common consent. But
this is dangerous, because. In such
cases, offensive laws remain upon the
statute books, and may later be evok-
ed for mischievous purposes. The
continual resort-nearly always for
spite, and in almost all the older
the so-caled blue laws,
never properly killed off, well illus
trates the perils which Turk in tho
OF inert laws upon the stat
ute books.
In like manner there should be al
ded to the causes of over-legisatlon
alread enumerated the industrious
and PERSISTENT efforts OF executive 0H
Picers to procure egisation which is
slther agreeable to their parties or
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
WOMAN MOST
FOULLY MURDERED
Body Horribly Ripped and SIashsd and JuguIar
Vein and WndpipS Almost Severed.

New York. Aug. 2.--Mra. Annie
was found murdered early today IN =
iurnished room on Six Hundred and
Second street. She had been horribly
ripped and slashed. One cash sever
ID the jugular vein in the left side Of
the throat and another almost severed
her windpipo. Her breast was badly
Alasbsd and a deep knife thrust had
ripped open the body. dlsembowellng
II. No weapon was found and thei /,
we're very few blood marks around
the room. James Moore. the woman's
husband, was held by the police on
suspicion. II was no who notified the
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
NO MORE
PASSES
Western and Trans COtIneRtaI
Roads Cancel All Free
Transportation

chicago. Aug. 7s.--As a result OF
ths new rate law all interstate passes
over western and transcontinental
railways win BIO cancelled after today
and thousands Of ANIMALS. supposed
10 be good until the end OF tho year
will be taken up by conductors and
the holders required to pay full fare
or walk. Orders TO this effect have
been issued and employees OF the roads
armed that any iaxity In observance
will result in instant dismissal. The
return portion OF all trip passes will
also be worthless after today, except
as mementoes OF the good old
times" The Burlington was the FIRST
western road to issue anti-pass orders
and It was closely followed by tho
Union Pacilc and other lines. IL has
been popularity supposed that the
anti-pass clause does not become ef-
fcctive until the first OF next year, but
the legal departments of the railroads
have decided that this feature OF the
law goes into effect tomorrow. as do
the other clauses. The order. how
ever. does not apply to passes used
only within the borders OF one state
congress having the power to regu-I
late only interstate traffic.
According to the provisions OF the
new law the railroads may continue
70 furnish free transportation TO their
employees. agents, physicians and at
torneys and their families. Railway
laborers may be carried free only over
the road upon which they are work
ing. Caretakers OF live stock and
other shipments may be supplied with
round trip transportation only when
they ride with the shipments OF which
they are in charge. Clergymen may
continue to use half fare permits. but
this exemption from paying full fare
does not apply TO their families.
Transportation may be issued in pay
ment Of claims only when they are for
dennlte amount and when the trans
portation Is given its full value, Pay
ment for newspaper advertising in
transportation is prohibited. accord
ing to some Of the legal luminariesl
Of the railroads. while others declare
It is allowable.
One Of the most important features
Of the anti-pass clause OF the rate
bill is the provision which prevents
the issuing Of free transportation TO
immigration agents, unless directly
employed by the railroad giving the
pass. Independent land agents who
arc in the immigration business de-
clare that this will greatly hinder the
Developments OF the western and
southwestern country and will work
q great hardship TO the agents them
selves. The result will probably be
that the smaller immigration con
Germs and individuals will be driven
ont Of business and the larger com
parties Will secure a monopoly In the
hnmeseelEer traffic.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
Don't be Blue

and lose all interest when help Is In
reach. Herbine will make that liver
perform its duties properly. J. b.
Vaughn, Elba, Ala. writes Being
a constant sufferer from constipation
and a disordered liver, have found
Herbine to be the best medicine for
these troubles on the market have
used 1t constantly. | believe 1t to be
the best medicine OF its kind. and I
wish all sufferers from these troubles
to know the good Herbine has done
me-" Sold by L. o. Thompson & Bro.
6S.T-7l.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31

10 the ileas they
ylduAls, II was M
OF the founders on
that the three bran,
ment should be KEEP
certain well-denned
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
police of the murder n-rl

The horrible wounds which were
found on the womans body resoaled
the Jack the Ripper. a murderer some
years ago. Investigation showed signs
OF struggling and the police have con
cluded that tho woman had been at
tackled in her sleep. Moore main
tains that no Is innocent. The muir
dered woman was a widow OF the
prisoners brother. After his death
she went rapidly down the scale,
Moore who lived with the woman as
her husband has a wife and two chill
dren living hardly a stones throw
from the scene OF the crime. The
murdered woman was 5S years old.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31

In this country, are hish-mlndod and
patriotic, having the public welfare
always az heart,
The duty OF the lawyer in the pre-
rl'~ o. '00n'ativo, for he under
stands tho dangers better than any
one else. Ills daily work enables hi.
TO appreciate In large measure the
wrongs the peopel are now suffering,
and 70 SEQ the rocks In tho distance
ahead, toward which we are steadily
drifting, Therefore he ought to take
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31

Pratt, Kan, Aug. 29.--one OF the
first complaints to be filed before the
Interstate Commerce commission UNI
der the terms OF the new rate law,
which goes into effect today, will be
that of the Farmers, Merchants and
Shippers association of this county.
A demand will be made for lower
grain rates TO the Gulf on the ground
that the present rate is excessive and
unfair. Judge A. II. Helm will act
as attorney for the association before
the commerce commission at Wash
ington. At present the same rate
is charged on wheat shipments to
Galveston as is charged to New York,
despite the great difference in the
distance II has to be carried. The
grain shippers declare that this is
an unjust discrimination in favor Of
the Atlantic ports and believe that
they are entitled to lower rates to
Gulf ports.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31

I '.
themselves only In tho bollttledr 4
acter o; our law-mskIng bodies, tIIT
result would stlll DO deplorabo. But
they are most apparent, in tho attl-
tudo OF people which, starting at
It's own shadows, comes to depend
more and more upon the so-called
strong man; In that dissatisfaction
with courts because they find tenn
porary popular Legislation either un-
constitutional or unavoidable along
the lines desired; In the opportuni-
tistls afforded TO the shallow agltator,
the demagogue; and In that inability
10 think genslbly and 10 act with de-
cision In matters OF grave importance
having to do with the maintenance
OF our popular institutions In thci
pristine purity. These arc tho vital
matters--those which really count
In the making and maintenance OF
national character. In the creation OF
that respect for law which is always
the sheet anchor or great people,
and In conserving that still moro un-
usual quality of waiting with patience
for the slow and sure victory which
comes with devotion to fixed prlnci-
pies and policies.
With more than twenty-five thou
sand pages OF new laws added to
the statute books each year, It is APP
parent, II the suggestions so far made
be well founded. that relief Is abso-
lutely necessary
During the years between 1899 and
and 1905, Englands parliament, leg
islating for the needs of forty-two
millions OF home population, and
millions OF dependents, passed an ay-
erage OF only forty-siX general and
forty-slx special laws-the number Of
the latter being swelled by the nee
esslty for granting franchises for rail-
ways and charter amendments for
cities. One Of the potent elements In
the working out of this to us most
astonishing result, has been the pres
ence of a salaried draftsman--a law
yer of high repute, well paid for his
services--whose duty It is, not only
to study the phraseology of proposed
laws, but also to make a thorough
examination of existing legislation,
for the benefit of parliament, and its
committees. The publicity OF all
committee hearings and the report of
their proceedings in the press have
also contributed much to promote
this result.
While our complicated system Of
local government will account for a
part OF our vast volume
of legislation. the greater part Of it
is due to causes such as | have sug-
gested.
Now, it is clear that a cure is need
ed, and while, OF necessity, it must
be gradual it must at the same time
be drastic.
But as is usual and natural in all /
such cases, not only the initiative, but
also much of tho effective work to-
ward the accomplishment of ha end,
must come from the great body of
American lawyers. Their training,
ability and patriotism have cast upon
hem such tasks from the beginnings
If our government to this day. This
'ecord in the past justifies tho CON
'idence that they will not fail their
country in the future.
In his matter a systematic move
nent should be entered upon by the
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
DIR. CaIdweII'S
(LaSatiVsl
Syrup PepSin

the better Il will be for you.
You can't afford to fool with your
liver, and you certainly can't afford to
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"liversn than ever.
DIR .CALDWELL'S SYRUP PEPSTN
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Your money will DO refunded II II
does not benefit you.
Your postal card request will bring by return
mail our new booklet, DIR. CALDWELL'S
BOOK OF WONDERS" and free sample 20
those who have never tried this wonderful
remedy. Send today.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31

a world OF truth In a few words:
Nearly all other cough cures are
consLipating. especially those con-
tanning opiatea. Kennedy's Laxa-
sssse Honey and Tar moves the bow
els. Contains no opiates. You can
Get # I. .. Thompson & Bros.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
Dr. Albert J. Caldwell.

speclallst on diseases Of Eye, Ear.
ose and Throat. once rooms 1 and
., Eakle building, corner 9th and
POLK. Hours, TO IL a. M 3 to .
p. m. VI
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31

up the task, and carry II on with en-
ergy, until our current legislation
shall simply properly supplement
such part OF our present law--wheth-
or common or statute-as has justi-
fled It's existence,
our association, II seems TO me.
,nnot better Justify Itself, or more
.lectlyely exert It's influence in our
,oclaty, than by taking up this work,
mi placing itself at the hoad OF all
wll-deylsed movements for the cor
roctlon OF evils which have become
. obvious,
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-31
PEPsIN SYRUP CO.
Monticello, IlllnOla

sold by E. r. Roach Drug Co.
Maddrey Kenyon Bldg Amarillo,
Texas.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
OUGHT NOT TO BE A
CABINET OFFICER

Henry Watterson thinks MIR. Roos-
eyelt could not become IA cabinet
officer without compromising the dig
nifty of the presidency. Ii is, of
course, agreed that an ex-president
can become a senator or a congress-
man. There are precedents for that
A cabinet officer is considered per-
sonal appointee of president. The
senators and congressman are ser
wants of the people, and no man can
compromise his dignity by serving
the people. Furthermore, Mr.. Roose-
welt might not be the choice of the
next president. A cabinet officer can
be fired" without cause, and that
would be decidedly awkward for an
nt-Birmingham Ledger.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
A FRIEND INDEED.

Mr.. A. l.. Peters, the artificial
limb maker, was in TO see us yester-
day and paid hts compliments to the
Leader. lie is a good man anyway
YOU take him, pleasant. genial and
entertaining But aside from all this,
he makes the best artificial limb to
be found anywhere in the South.
North, East or West. Where his work
Is known II Is considered the best.
lie strives TO please and always
guarantees his products. In a word
he is on the square I'm everything
and merits the excellent patronage
he receives. We take pleasure In
recommending his workmanship and
fairness and we do this not from
guesswork. but from the practical
and sound logic of experience.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
CHANDLER AND
THE PRESIDENT

Washington, May I5.-Since ex-
Senator Chandler has appeared In a
role as an enemy OF the administra-
,ion by accusing the president of be-
ing "A juggler OF the truth. specula-
ton has been busy as to what meas
nres the, executive would take to
get even" The least that would
happen TO Mr.. Chandler, the gossips
reckon, would be his Official behead-
ing AS president OF the Spanish
Treaty Claims Commission.
Senator Chambers Job is at the
absolute mercy OF the president. The
president could move him, but 4,
is understood he will not revenge
himself In this way. Perhaps he
would do 80 IL his arch-enemy had
long term OF Office. but there are
only three and one-half months lon
ger Tor the commission TO serve.
IL is hinted that Senator Chand.
Ter nigh, welcome removal as IL
would give him an opportunity to
De more outspoken.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
FOR SEA
LEVEL CANAL
Senate Committee Votes Its Recon-
mcndation as Soon as Carmack
Returns.

Washington, May i5.--The decis-
ion of the senate committee on in
teroceanic canals in favor OF a sea
level canal across the Isthmus OF
Panama has ben made.
Senator Carmack's return from
Tennessee gave the sea level advo-
Gates a majority of one vote and
consequently Chairman Millard was
the only one of the minority faction
who attended the meeting.
There was no other business be.
fore the committee and 1t remained
in session just long enough to au-
thorize Senator Kittrege TO make the
report, To be presented to the sen.
ate as soon as the minority may have
an opportunity 10 prepare their
views for a lock canal The two re-
ports will be made at the same time
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
THE PARTY
THE THING

The main reason. as a matter OF
coures, why the Republican party
will not be just TO the people lies
in the fact that its leaders are un-
willing to do anything which might
hurt their organizati ton. This ex-
plains many things. and especially
does 1t account for the action of Sen
ator Aldrich in consentlng 10 the
pigeon-holing OF the bill TO put de
naturalized alcohol on the free list.
This was of that class which had no
proper standing as a political meas
ure. But II struck the Standard oil
coterie hard, and hence their inter
ests were considered. Cheap dena-
tured alcohol would largely take the
place of kerosene in lamps, and at
less price 10 the consumer, and
hence the Standard outcry and the
aforesaid consideration. Every fel-
low for himself. Wheeling Tele-
graph.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
WAS TAKEN
TO HOSPITAL
viii BE Operated Upon at PittsbuTg
By Specialists.

The Roanoke Times OF last even
ing says:
Mrs. 6. b. Lanham, who with
Mrs. Ed Sloan, was severely injured
In a runaway accident at Norwich
several weeks ago, was taken ito
Pittsburg, Pa, last night TO undergo
an operation at Allegheny General
Hospital by specialists on injuries
such as she sustained. For the past
week or two she has been making
slow progress toward recovery, and
II is feared that her spinal chord
Is injured While AZ the Roanoke
Hospital she has been attended by
Drs. Simmons, Jones, Lewis and
Thornton. She was accompanied on
Der trip 10 Pittsburg by Mr. Lanham
and trained nurse. They went via
Washington city The many friends
Of Mr. and Mrs. Lanham in Roa-
noke will regret TO learn OF the ne
cessity 'or her removal and the op-
Grafton as well
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
FLEET MUST
MOVE ON
Battleships In New York Harbor la
the Way.

New York, May 17.-Hero is an
unpatriouc story. II there ever was
one. 1t couldn't have happened in
Washington, where love OF country
9nd OF government are 30 strong.
but here in commercial and proslac
old New York most any old thing is
possible.
Tho American fleet. which had
been riding majestically at anchor
In tho North river, attracting thous-
ands OF sightseers 70 beautiful Riy-
crsido drive and 10 the towering Pal
isadcS along the Jersey shore. has
been requested TO move on" Po-
liJcly but firmly, IL has been init
mated that the graceful armored
cruisers, with their great length. aud
the battle8hips, the flower OF the
American navy, with their stalwart
breadth Of girth, are decidedly Ia the
way. And this, too. with no less a
parsonage than Rear Admiral
Fighting Bob" Evans In command.
When a republic makes up It's mind
TO be ungrateful II Is no respector Of
| persons
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
STATE GRoCERs
IN SESSION
Annual Convention OF Wholesale
Grocers Meets nc Charleston.

Charleston, w. Va, May Is.-The
annual convention of the West vir-
ginia Wholesale Grocers Associa-
ton convened in this city today and
quite large number were In at
tendance.
There were very few business mat
ters that came mp and the melting
was more of a social gathering. The
aim of the organization is to promote
better feeling among competitors In
the grocery business and to keep
down the practice OF inordinate
knitting of prices.
The business session was held this
evening in the rooms of the Cham
ber OF Commerce and the meeting
wound up tonight with an elaborate
banquet
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
BLUEFIELD FIRM
GETS CONTRACT
Holnboe a Lai1erty. Architects, WIN
Pcrparc Plans for business
Block at Pocahontas.

Holmboe & Lafferty. the well
known architects OF this section of
the state. with headquarters at this
place. have received the contract
for preparing the plans and speci-
fications for a new business block at
"ocahontas, Va. for c. A. Howard.
Jr.
The business block will be OF press
81 brick with all modern improve
nents. and will be used for the
housing OF the Howard 4 Lawrence
department store.
The plans are not as yet completed
but will be in the course OF few
days. Bids will be asked for the con
struction of this new business block
which will add greatly to the ap-
pearance OF our neighboring town.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
NEWS NOTES FROM
WILLIAMSON
The Latest As Reported by Special
Correspondence From That
Prosperous City.

The Belvidere Gas Coal Company
is another new corporation In the
Tug River field. This new compnn,
is headed by Mr.. IA. g. Merry, of
baltimore as president, and MIR. ]
+. Kent. of Dingoss, AZ general mana
ger. The company has purchased the
plant OF the Pearl Coal and Mining
Company at Sprigg, w Va. and is
Installing electric haulage and ma
chincry, and roller screens
The White building. one OF the
largest Office buildings In william
son, Is being thoroughly renovated
inside and out, by the owner, Hon.
M. u. White. cashier OF the Mingo
County Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Tompkins, of
lexinton, Ky, are the guests OF
DIR. and Mrs. Henry NJ Payne Mr.
Tompkins has large coal intro sts
In Leo county, Ky, and is yisitir Y
tho mines In the Tug River field In
company with DR.. Payne, who does
all his engineering work.
Bids have ben advertised for the
extension of paved streets In VII
hanson. The city council proposes
TO lay about three-fourths of mile
of paving this summer along the
principal residence streets.
Attorney John l.. Stafford Is hav.
ing his residence on the corner oi
Pike street and Second .Iayenllaasis1irt.
ed and papered and handsomely dec
GRATED.
The new underground crossing al
Dickinson street is progressing rap
idly, and work will soon be- com
menced on tho new station
Ground has been broken for new
double Office building opposite the
postoiiice. Lambert a. Williamson,
contractors, are building the struc-
ture from concrete building blocks
MANUFACTURED at their plant, for
Thompson Il Williamson, OF the liy-
cry stable.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
WILL HOLD MEETING
MONDAY NIGHT
At Which Time All Merchants Arc
Requested To be Present.

The meeting OF the Merchants As
ISOLATION OF Blueheld. which was 10
have ben held last night at the nity
hall, was postponed until vi )ada,
iight on account OF The ina ahiii,N
oi quite a number of ,he meyh..L to
To be In attendance. The ,netins ~ss
To- the purpose OF mat,dis pil,n.u-
ions for a grand Fou"n oG July
celebration.
All the. committees when we've
appointed at former meeting !ue
hard at work along their respective
lines and indications are that the
day Will be gala one and the re,e-
bration "A success from every stand
point
All those who are Interested IN
this celebration are requested to be
present Monday night at whica u.ne
definite action will be taken.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
ARE DISSATISFIED
WITH CZAR'S REPLY
Demand Made for the Establishment
of constitutional Govern
mcnt.

81. Petersburg, May IA bold
demand for the immediate estab-
llshment Of a constitutional govern
ment and conyocation OF q popular
assembly to draw up a constitution
before anything else is attempted
was made By the worklngmcn's dep
uties ia the Douma this morning.
Incidentally. the deputies express
ed entire dissatisfaction with the con
servatism Of the reply to the Cars
address as formulated by the con
stitutional Dempcratic majority in
the DOuma. The sentiments Gre
ated a great sensation. Without men
acing words, the workingmen' rep
resentatiycs declared tho Douma
ought TO send a reply to the Car
protesting against the whole tenor
Of the address from the throne.
Voicing such demands Is regarded
as very significant. The hope OF the
leaders has been In framing a re-
ply which would not prove often
siye 70 the Car because OF its word
ing should a reply in accordance
with the demands OF the working
mems delegates be sent to the Car,
the probable result would be a royal
decree dissolving the Douma. which
would undoubtedly be followed by
disastrous consequences TO the EN-.
LII irn