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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07
Y, N, c, A, Organization 10 Take
Advantage Of OppOrtuni-
ties Now at Hand
SUPPORT is PLEDGED
At Meeting Yesterday Afternoon FeaSabiIi.
bOf Move Is Shown and PreIII
mary Plans Decided Upon
(TrOm Trlday's Daily Panhandle.)

(From Fridays Daily Panhandle
In spite OF weather that was ev
crything but favorable; a consider.
able number Of men Interested in
the Y. NJ. G. A. movement for Am
arillo met yesterday afternoon and
made furthee steps in the preliml-
nary work that will precedo the per-
manent institution. The meeting
had been called for the county court
room at the courthouse but on the
suggestion of some members the
meeting adjourned to the church
whore there was a warm fire at
their disposal.
Mr.. J. II. Gouldy called tho meet
ing to order and, after stating the
general purpose and the opportunl-
ties Of the meeting, called upon
members of the committee appointed
the week before for preliminary re-
ports. The committee gave brief
reports Of the prospects and prob
able cost Of hail accommodations
and also Of the prospects for enroll
ing members,
The chairman then called for re-
marks from various gentlemen pres
ent. Superintendent l.. A. Wells
pledged his heartiest support to the
movement and enlarged on the OPP
portunities before such an ofganizae
ton. j. /, Caldwell followed with a !
plea for the Inauguration of the
and urged emphasis upon
the library part Of such an insti-
ton.
Il wish to move for temporary
now" said j. b. Kir-
ven, q member of the Fort Worth
Y. M. c, A, Here in Amarillo it is |
not a question Of succeeding afterI
starting but Of getting started. Wei
are not to start in with such word
as FL = org Nlans. We must have
the organizauoa, ne members and
money. move you the meeting go
into temporary organization, elect
officers"
" Wish to second Mr., Kirvens
motion and to pledge my support"
said Professor L.. p. Gamble who
spoke next. Although never a
member of such an organization, be-
souse ! never was in a town where
The organization existed, l have
seen the good of the institutions in
visiting them in other towns. l have
seen fellows rush into the room, tell
he secretary or some Of the boys
hat he has two hours TO wait, pick
Up a paper or get a book and enjoy
he two hours, / have seen the man
'ome In, grease and dirty from mis-
'ngine, with an, hour or so while
away. He goes to Ms locker and TO
he bathroom and pretty soon he
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07
Oklahoma concern Fraudulent.
Special to Daily Panhandle.

Special to Daily Panhandle.
Washington, d. G., Feb. e.
A fraud order has been issued by
the postolllce department against
the Rock Island development compa-
ny Of st. Louis and Walker, Okla.
The officials Of the concern are said
to have vanished with about $780,
600 that had been collected from
eastern investors in oklahoma town
lots. The company advertised ex-
tensively in the newspapers Of the
East South and middle West, Offer
ing to sell lots in the towns Of Wall
ker, Ringwood, Lookeba and Hitch
cock, Okla. The distribution of lots
was to have .been made last Noyeui-
Der but the credulous investors in
Oklahoma realty are still holding
the bag"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07
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From Wednesdays Daily)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
II. Layman was a visitor from
Tascosa yesterday.
j. II. Boycc and L, II. Boyco arc
in Dallas on business.
William Harrel is back from a
short trip to Fort Worth.
h. NJ. Cornott was a business Wis,
itor from Groom yesterday.
O. X, stevens, tho Dalhart bust
ness man, was in Amarillo yesterday.
Misses Daisy Trolllngcr and Tres.
sye Coston visited in Hereford over
Sunday.
+. L. Vanderburgh was in from
Mclean yesterday for a visit with
Amarillo friends.
]. |. Kendrick is back from a trip
to his stores at Memphis and other
points on the Denver.
r. II, Scales is a recent arrival
from Dallas. He has accepted a po-
sitlon with Mcknight & Williams.
Mrs. Wetsol cntertalns the c. W.
w. b. NJ. and a number Of friends
this afternoon at her home on Lin
coin street.
c. L. Wynne, Jrp travelling freight
agent for the Frisco, is here from
Fort Worth looking up business for
his company.
DR.. Rascoe has formed a partner
ship with Dr. r. Il. McGee and will
occupy the offices with him in the
Carson building.
Dr. S. P. Vineyard leaves this even
ing for New Orleans where he will
attend clinics and do post graduate
work for several weeks.
Alderman Frank Shaughnessey
md wife leave this evening for an
extensive pleasure and recreation
rip to points in Wisconsin.
Frank S. Conibear, of Dallas, gem
'ral sales agent for the Mesher Iron
Works company of st, Louis, is in
AMARILLO looking up business in his
inc.
Willie Weller, the hard hitting
title Indian short-stop on Amarillo's
cam last summer, is here talking
baseball and other subjects with
friends.
s. V. Gist left on the evening
Denver for Denton In response to
elegram saying that his wife's
mother, Mrs. l.. c. Halett, was not
expected to live. Mrs. Gist and
Hulett, went down to Dem
on Monday.
VIII Howren, who was the vie
I'M of such serious accident two
'eeks ago, Is now able to be down
own to visit his friends. The pluck
'hich enabled him to stand the or
cal of the wound and the operation
as never failed him and has greatly
astened his recovery.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07
ENJOY Their VISIT
TO The PANHANDLE
Committee From Legislature Received With Notable
Hospitality by Citizens Of Amarillo
and Surrounding Towns

| VI INV tuluHAllee were considered
honored guests and the political side
Of tho visit was left for their con
sideration elsewhere. Saturday aft
emoon proved to be well nigh idea
time for the drive, because the
slight norther of tho morning had
left hardly more Of sharpness than
to make the air like splco. Streets
and roads allowed the machines to
spin along and 1t Is little wonder
were charmed at their first glimpse
OF Panhandle town, IT'S life, and
its people.
Enjoy u Dinner With the Citizens.
After tho day, spent for tho most
part in the open, breathing the brac-
Ing air Of the plains, the committee
rounded mp at the close Of the auto
ride at the Amarillo hotel with a
hearty desire for plenty to eat. Nam
agor Canodo was ready for his Wis.,
ltors with dinner for which the
down state men showed genulnoI
Panhandle appreciation. During thoI
dinner Holander's six piece orccstraI
played a fit accompaniment to the
good spirits OF the party with SCI
lection OF popular airs that won re-
peated encores from the guests
Flowers and Friendship for Pan
handle. W
After tho dinner, Mayor Miller
called upon Hon. Richard Rowan to
express the sentiments OF Amarillo
to tho guests Of the evening. In a !
short clever talk, panhandle |
Dick expressed the greeting which
he said, not only Amarillo but the
entire ono hundred and sixth dis
trlct wished to extend to the visitors
from down tho state, Following him
the mayor, as toastmastor, called
upon different guests in turn and
tho representatives responded with
running comment, apt illustrations
and, above all, praise for the PAN
handle and for the hospitablo reccp-
ton at the hands Of the citlzens OF
tho district.
Representative Strickland, Of PATS
estino, feeounted the fact that no had
grown up in east Texas to think theIe
were only two towns, Tyler and Pas
estine, and one man, Tom Campbcgl
but that the trip to the Panhandle
had awakened him to possibilities Of
the state OF which he had never be-
fore dreamed, II, he declared, his
showed any serious dis
position to chide him for his political
actlons or send him to the political
grave yard he wo1ld anticipate their
move by coming to the west with
which he was Just having an oppolr
UNITY for getting acquainted. 0li
Stickland's acceptance OF MAYOR
Miller's invitation TO come to tie
Panhandle, was shared in by all the
representatives, with various provi-
sions and qualifications Represent
-ative Braly paraphased Izaak Wal
IONS tribute to the strawberry by n
saying that doubtless God could
laye made better country than the
Panhandle, but doubtless God didn't. :,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07
ATTEMPT TO KILL
SON OF LATE KING
Associated Press.

Constantinople, Feb. 6.-Goorge
Cristich. son of the late King Milan
of SerHa and Mrs. Cristich had a
narrow escape from assassination
last night by an unknown man who
attempted to plung a dagger into his
chest. The weapon, however, struck
pocketbook and only inflicted
scratch. Christich was mentioned as
a possible successor to the throne of
servia at the time of the murder of
King Alexander and Queen Draga.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07

Whatever may be tho report tina
the fourteen gentlemen who composed
tho committee OF visitors from tn,
r's~plature return to their colleagueI
o house, their visit cannot fai
cling TO tho lasting good Of The
empire up here In the northwest
members Of that committee worC
iiness and professional men from
down east" In this great state
d TO moss OF them tho glimpse oil
70 Panhandle and IFS people which
Ihey received Saturday was their
first opportunity for finding out at
iirst-hand just what the word "Pan-
handle" means. These gentlemen
were here for particular purpose,
which thy consciontlously carried out
IN a thorough going way but in adj
dition to tho facts which they camo
here TO learn, their eyes, trained to
observe resources and opportunities,
have taken in the possibilities OF the
country'and the impression made up
on these men will be for tho good Of
the country after present matters are
well night forgotten,
Go Over Proposed Route,
The committee arrived at WASH
bnrne saturday on tho noon Denver
and we're shown. the attractions Of
the landscape at that point by COM
mitee Of citizens from the surround
ing country. Since tho time at tho
disposal OF the committee was limited
use was made OF a special train fur
nished by the citizens OF AMARILLO
for tho purpose Of visiting other
points covered in the proposed cut
of bill. A number Of citizens from
Amarillo Joined the party ana others
from Armstrong county also accom-
panied them. Tho first run was
made TO Panhandle where the com
mittee spent a few minutes. Thel
chairman then asked to be shown the
rest Of the line concerned In the cut
off proposition and tho train went to
the point near Canyon where the cx-
tensiye improvements are being
made on the main line leading into
Canyon City. With the inspection Of
the line to this point, tho committee
finished tho investigation so far as
the places at issue we're concerned
and accordingly returned to Amarillo
ia order to make a tour Of tho city
before dark.
Given auto Ride Over City.
Upon tho return Of tho train to
Amarillo, the committee and gentle
men VITA them we're met at the sta
ton by number Of citizens With
autos and the entire party set out in
Ii long procession for sightseeing
laug over the town. There were
ecgen cars IN the procession, includ-
ing the two big buses belonging to
DENLY & Isaacs and TO Mcknight
Brothers and in charge OF competent
guides and chafteurs. who could give
che requisite speed, the visitors we're
given q two hour spin around the
city. During tho ride as during their
eptire STAY iD Amarillo, the mcmbcrs
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07

comes out a different looking MAJ
and goes to the reading room. That
a Christian way to spend the time
half In the bath tub and half n
reading room l don't believe il
making n follow think he has t
have wings to join tho organization
and the Y. NJ. c. A, gives an oppor
tunity for cherlshing whatever good
there is in a man"
W. A. Edwards said that like the
Others he could sec no good reason
for the organization to wait longer
"Thctown is amply large, the mem
hers here and the means are here.
True, we can't start with large
building and complete equipment,
but everything has to have a start,
Future success means for us to get
in behind the move now and push"
Clarence Eakle and w. Il. Gee
made short talks and Mr.. Gee told
of his experience in the city SQUIRT
OF dealing with young men Of good
appearance who came before the
court for ollenscs which were sim
ply the result Of the misspending Of
a few hours while they had to en-
terrain themselves. Frank Leslie,
the mission worker gave an account
of some Of the conditions with which
he had to deal.
j. M. Russell urged the motion
for organization and said that hoI
now saw that the way to have a Y.
NJ. G. A. was to so ahead and make
It. Heretofore we have been hold
ing meeting and waiting for some
way TO get the institution. But
see that the thing to do is to get
started The support will come to
any enterprise that deserves it. This
S is an easy town to raise money in
when there is need for money. Or
5anize and take advantage of the
here now. Improve
nents wiz grow out Of the need for
hem"
w. II. Fuqua closed the talks with
/ clear plea for thoughtful, intelll-
GENT cooperation on the part Of all
hose interested. There are num-
,er Of ways in which every man can
lelp,, and l am in favor Of enlisting
he help, however small it may be.
The Master never did things for
hose who were able to perform the
york themselves. There are men in
he town who can build, equip and
this Y. NJ. G. A. perhaps,
nut it would be a great mistake to
ct them do it. The institution will
10 ten fold, a hundred fold moro
,ood, if the help Of the greatest
ossible number is enlisted in the
york. That is in the intelligent, the
BUSINESS, the Christian way of maxi
ng this a success. I realize the OPP
ortunity and / intend to work with
on for the accomplishment of the
lans," a5w
After making ]. II. Gouldy presi-
ent peo tenn and II. M. Russell sec
otary pro tenn, the meeting adj
burned until next Sunday. In the
leantime the committees will CON
hue plans for rooms, membership
nd management Of the enterprise
nd will make a further report at
he next meeting,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07

/ Representative Terry felt power
fully drawn to tho Panhandle after
the experiences Of tho day, but HI
assured the other legislators who
had been threatening TO move herc
that If they expected to come ou
here and beat Dick Bowman for tho
legislature, they might as well stay
at home, for they couldn't beat Dick
here now or any time. one member
Of the committee had been informed
at Washburne that out here a man
could get all the credit no wanted.
Judge Bell implored that member ia
keep the matter quiet because the
committee simply had TO return to
Austin and they would be hard
enough to break away without any
other attractions.
Throughout all the speeches there
ran vein OF unfelgncd astonish-
ment at the scope and possibilities
Of tho Panhandle. All the commit
tee were east Texas men and their
admiration for the resources was as
spontaneous as their gratitude was
hearty for the hospitality Of the cit
liens.
For the citizens Of Amarillo, Judge
Wallace made a short talk recount
ing the growth struggles and the
growth of The to@a which he had
seen grow from no virgin prairie.
Charles McAfee, Of Canyon, express
ed the regret of the,people Of Cam
yon at not being able to entertain
the committee for a short time and
extended them an invitation to visit
his town the next day The invita-
ton from Canyon City was seconded |
bya number OF citizens OF Amarillo
who urged the committee to stay
over and make a short visit at least
to Canyon. in order to deliberate
the question, the committee asked !
leave to withdraw, which was given,
and the committee accordingly dis
nussed the matter privately. They
came to the decision, however that
so far as the actual points at issue
we're concerned, they could do moth
ing more and, while they would be
glad to enjoy the hospitality OF Cam
ron, their official duties would not
allow them to take the time.
After reaching this decision the
committee returned to the room and
after a few moro greeting the party
broke up. The sentiments of the
were we'll put by Avery
Turner, OF the Pecos Valley, who
iaid at the close, Gentlemen If you
wish to carry out the promises you
lave made this evening to promote
ome immigration to our big country
could but ask that you come your
elves and bring the kind OF people
whom you represent"
Yesterday morning the party re-
urned to Austin on the Denver in
rider to reach the capital for the
ession this morning Tho members
Who composed the committee were
Representatives Graham, Terry, Hen-)
Ierson, Strickland, Terrell, Jen-
lngs, Bell, Davis, Rralg Rayburn,
Daniels and Bowman.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07
New York Lead and Copper.

Associated Press.
New York, Feb. 6,-Copper and
lead, quiet, unchangeda
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07

In another column Of this paper
will be found the card Of Mr.. r. Z,
Knowlton, auctioneer. Mr.. Knowl-
ton has had much experience in this
class Of business in the eastern
states and those wishing to sell any
thing at public auction would do
we'll to consult him. orders can be
left at this office, or telephone Sal.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-02-07

The Plainview News says: paul
Gerdes, of Amarillo, was in town
Thursday. This is his first trip to
our town. He was favorably impress
ed with the looks Of the town"
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
ELrlO M. CARL-LEE

The announcement of Elmo M. Carl-Lee, of Augusta, appears in this issue of the News, as candi- date for reelection to a second term as Representative of Wood ruff county.
 MT. Carl-Lee is too we'll known by the people of the county to need any word of introduction from us. He has served the people in the capac- ity of Representative well for the first term, and there is no doubt but that he would do even better next time.
 He asks for the office second time upon his record, and promises to faithfully discharge every obli- gatlon of the position. AS to an opponent, it is now thought that he will have none.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
WALTER B. FAKES

The announcement of the above named gentleman as a candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Woodruff county, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic party, appears in the proper place in this paper today.
 MT. Fakes needs no introduction to the voters of this county but we will say in the gentleman's be- half that he is a strictly temper ate young man of pleasant address and is held in high esteem by his home people, who regard him as the strongest in the race.
 Mir. Fakes was born and reared in Woodruff county, near this city, secured his education in our pub lie schools and the State Universi- ty, and is in every way thoroughly competent and qualified to fill the duties of this responsible office. His record in the office of Assessor, which he now holds, is a strong recommendation for the reelection which he now asks at the hands of the voters.
 Mr. Fakes, without a doubt dis charged the duties of the Assessors office in making this years assess ment, to the satisfaction of all, (except a small few who try to avoid paying their portion of the taxes, who we suppose will be the only ones to oppose him.
 In conclusion we will say that MT. Fakes is not, and has never been, connected with any clique or clan and is more than worthy of second term as Assessor should. the people of the county elect him. We leave his candidacy to the voters for consideration.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
is soon to be erected.

Is soon to be erected.
 Bids from three different points in the county were received and the following is the amount each place offered to get the warehouse located within its borders:
 McCrory, $350.00, Howell, $250. co and leased lot for warehouse purposes only. Jelks, leased lots for any purpose for which the Union might need same. About 20 of the stockholders were pres ent and the vote stood as follows |: McCrory If, Jelks 6.
 We think these good people act ed wisely in locating their ware house in McCrory and we t6o, think that our citizens also acted very wisely in giving the $350.00 to get the warehouse.
 A site committee was appoint ed and it is supposed the build ing will be located in the east part of town near the railroad. A list of the persons donating and their amounts will be published in the NEWS next week.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

Below is list of those who paid us in advance for the NEWS since our last issue.
 John Benson and H. W. Jerni- gan, McCrory, Ark.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
Announcements.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY :

We are authorized to announce J. M Vine yard, of Helena, as a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for this. the First Judicial District, subject to the action of the democratic party,
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
MCCRORY LANDS THE
 UNION WAREHOUSE

The stock holders of the Farm CTS Union Warehouse held meet ing in this city last Saturday to make final decision asto the place of building their warehouse which
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

The NEWS is authorized to announce Wm. Moorman. of Augusta, as a candidate for the office of circuit court clerk of this county sub- ject to the action of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-14
COUNTY AND PROBATE COURT CLERK

We are authorized to announce F. B. Win free, of Tip, as a candidate for the office of county and probate court clerk of this county subject to the action of the democratic party
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-10
PRESTON A FORGER
MYSTERY OVER DEATH CONSIDER-
 ABLY CLEARED UP.
s,,rno.ed Millionaire Whose stomach, Traces of Prussic Acid Were Found, Had No Wealth or
 His Own.

>so,v York. March 9.-That Leonidas
 To.ton secretary and manager or 1rirntin Roller Company, had torgeo tne .anaa of p. R. Hewitt, one Of the mem hers of that company to notes assresa t,no sb7 900 to $100.OOO, was the suo- stance of a statement maoe to 'ne cot INs nor bv James A. Shea. counsel TOT Mrs' Preston. a5orI,, In bis
 1,as Tn inc Hotel Cumberland last ,rbursdav after drinking prusslc aqlu' a,bIIa fine three members of the coInpd- nv were waiting to question nm aoouI the affairs of the company .
 r. was also discovered that Preston ,att a note saying he had been Ibsahe for some time. The statement Dy Nai. ssbea was made at coroner inquest I.H th. cause of Preston's death MT. uHHa jed that E. R. Hewitt, son or tho late Mayor Hewitt, had informed nino that Preston's books showed the sorgerIes but the investigation was not ,Iat comnlete One of the alleged tors- sd notes was for $5.000 and was due m inc day of his death. Another was from $50. 900 and was due on April L. next. In a card case in pocket or MT preston's clothing, MT. Shea found the Following message, scrubbed Tn leAo nencil on a business card:
 "Tn case of death or serious accident .o rna notify my wife. Mrs. l.. M. Pres ion care Hotel Cumberland. New York; no,, mother. Mrs C. C. Preston, 2lS psaves street. Tyler. Texas; Edward M Pregton. College Station, Texas. Mrs. a. Matthews, care of Rice. stix and Tompany. St. Louis. and F.. w. R. Tim Een' anton. Ohio. My wife's wishes to he considered first in all things.
 q realize that I am and have been for some time, insane. l have lost my mind. my power to grasp things my memory. have lost everything eX- conf my firm faith in God and His sop Jesus Christ. I am in His hands oDd i leave 1t all to Him. He has been -1u refuge and strength and will uever forsake me.
 3poston also directed that in the o,.ant of his death, the full amount of = Iife insurance policy be paid to his wife. . ,.o-.,, u,idov5. testified before the coroner that prsston was betting on the horse races throughout his recent visit to | New orleans. She said she had sup nosed Preston was wealthy until two l dsvs before his death when he asked her to loan him $200 She declared | that she was destitute. The hearing was adjourned to await the report of a