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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-09
The New Officers.

chief executive Of the city, is Ken
tuckian by birth and citizen OF
Amarillo and the Panhandle by
choice. AS county Judge for twelve
years through the most trying time
probably that the Panhandle coun-
try will ever experience and into the
present period of prosperity and
rapid growth, Judge Mars showed
tho administrative ability and energy
that lined up his strong support in
the present campaign and made his
signal success yesterday possible, He
Is now secretary Of the Chamber Of
Commerce and in his new office can
combine two big powers for the clty's
Advancement.
Ernest T. Miller, who will sue
coed w. e. Gee as city attorney
graduated from the law department
at Washington and Lee university,
got married and moved from his old
home at Claude to Amarillo, all last
summer After these three import
ant events, he has devoted himself
with the characteristic energy of
Panhandle product to promoting the
interests OF the community OF which
he is now part. Although young, he
is we'll prepared by reason of his
work at the state university and at
Washington and Lee, and he enters
his new office with the confidence
OF himself and his friends that he
will perform his duties to the salts
=, faction OF the citizens.
John Snider, Frank M. Ong, Sam
j. Brown, J. T. Parks and II. T.
Trigg are already known by virtue
of their services for the city in the
past of which the voters yesterday,
by comfortable pluralities and major
tiles, showed their endorsement.
P. II. Seewald, who led the race
for alderman, will not be a stranger
to the council as he was a member
OF several of the first councils after
the city was Incorporated He Is
also an old timer in Amarillo and
is the proprietor of business in his
jewelry store which Is not only one
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12

it was purely personal call. Mr.. Taft took
luncheon at the Midday Club with his brother and
Clarence II. Kelsey, the president of the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company. After lunch
he went uptown, and after having his picture
taken for a magazine he took a short nap be-
fore receiving his callers.
The Secretary could not be seen afterward'
but his brother said that stream of visitors
up to time for dinner had called, and while poll
tics was in a sense, mentioned frequently In
passing nothing of political significance was
discussed Only a few peronal friends were
at dinner with him. His evening was also taken
up with his friends. Mr.. Taft left on the mid
night train over the Pennsylvania Railroad for
Washington.
He paid a visit to the Century Club last night
on his way to the ferry. He reached Jersey City
just before midnight
Mr. Taft was reminded that when he reacheo
New York Friday he told reporters he had an
idea of who was ahead in the Presidential race,
though he didn't care to express 1t. Has your
visit affected this idea at all" he was asked.
We'll I don't know that it has changed It
much" he said with laugh.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
WARM ENDORSEMENT FOR FAIRBANKS
Seventh Indiana District Also Favors Tay
lor. 0verstreet and Chairman New.

Indianapolis. Jan h-Repsbcans Of the 7th
Congress District adopted resolutions to-day
strongly indorsng Vice-President Charles w Fair
banks for 1he Presidential nomination. William
L. Taylor was Endorsed for Governor. and resolu-
tions also passed indorsing Representative
Overstreet and Chairman Harry S. New
The resolutions indorsing Mr.. Fairbanks were as
follows:
The Republicans of the 7th Congress district, in
convention assembled congratulate the people OF
The state and nation, irrespective OF party upon
the splendid services rendered our common coun-
Try by that distinguished of Indiana, VICE
President Charles w Fairbanks We recognize
sr him q whose devotion TO duty and whose
1Inswerving loyalty to the principles of the Re
publican party most enlinently qualified him FOR
any honor at the hands Of the American people.
We therefore heartily indorse and ratfy the reso,
lutions adopted by the Republican meeting held
in this CITY on the 26th day December. 1907, sub
hitting the name of distinguished son TO the
Republican party and 10 the nation as cand-
date for the Presidential nomination In bringing
about his nomination we pledge TO the people OF
Indiana fhe earnest cooperation OF lne ffepup-
ncans Of this district
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
SOUTH'S VOTES FOR TAFT.
assurances GiUen the President by
Number of Visitors.
[From The Tribune Bureau.l

WASHINGTON Jan 1.-THE President was as
sured to-day by several Southern politicians
that Secretary Taft would receive most of the
strength south of Mason and DiXon's line which
had been preparing to swing into line for Mr..
Roosevelt when his third term declaration
knocked their plans into a cooked hat.
Among the Southerners who gave the Presi-
ton of the country Charles H. Scott, Re
publication National Committeeman from Ala
bama; Representative Brownlow, of Tennessee,
and John G. Capers. United States Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, whose nome state is
South Carolina Messrs Scott and Brownlow
told the President that Taft clubs were being
rapidly organized in their states. Mr.. Scott
serted that thus far other Republican can
ddate had attempted to build his fences by the
club plan in the South.
al predicted that Mr.. Taft would be a candi
date for the Presidency seven years ago." said
Representative Kahn, of California. 4 was in
the Philippines in 1901 and with my
eyes the splendid work he doing there.
Had he not been just the man for the place
would have made a number of serious mistakes,
and there's telling where would be at the
present time BY his tact good judgment and
he left the islands the Filipinos loved him. The
qualities that made him such a good Governor
would make him just good President. 1
consider him one of the few very big men in
the world"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
NAY DEFER HUGHES AID.
N. Y. and Kings Committees Still
Not Ready to Indorse Governor.

There is a strong probability that the Republican
County Committee of New York County at iIs
meeting Thursday night will defer action on the
Mack resolution ndorsing Governor Hughes as a
Presidential nominee. The ability is equally
strong that the Kings County General Committee
also will defer action.
The interpretations Of the threatened postpone
ment of action are various and to some extent
contradictory. The friends of Secretary Taft see
in the prospective absence of action by the county
committee Thursday night in the Governors
home county lack of aggressive action by the
Hughes men that is bound to inure to the benefit
of the Taft canvass. The friends of the Governor
say if action is postponed for month it cannot
change things at all, and that the Governor is
steadily growing in strength.
When Harry w. Mack, of Governor IIughes's
home district, yesterday he said
nothing had been decided He did not know
whether definite action would be taken on his
resolution. He said that in the regular order OF
business it would come up Thursday night.
Senator Page said that he had definite plan
of action for Thursday night concerning the
Hughes resolution.
On the Brooklyn end of the line the Hughes men
apparently will not have support from the Dady
men in the county committee. Colonel Dady went
to Washington last week and on his return he was
quoted saying that 1t difficult for the friends
OF Governor Hughes TO take aggressive action in
his behalf in the absence of encouragement from
the Governor himself.
Representative Herbert Parsons. president of the
Republican County Committee. after a twO-day
conference with the district leaders went to WASH
ington yesterday Mr.. Parsons while here
committal concerning his aims. His friends make
no concealment of the fact that the present is
rough place in the road for him as the head of the
county committee 1t is conceded that If the Oden
men come out squarey for Hughes. their votes.
with those of the ro-Hughes men under the lead
of Mack SAKE and Page, might be sufficient to force
a resolution through. The Hughes men. however
nave discovered that they are up against number
OF masked batteries in the committee. 1t was
learned yesterday that Job E. Hedges and Henry A
Wise are ready TO lead the fight in committee
against Hughes resolution.
Those who favor postponing action on the Mack
resolution for another month say that February
meeting is the natural time for taking action At
that meeting probably the call the spring pri-
maries will be issued and there hardly be any
valid reason for asking for further delay on the
resolution.
The Taft men in the committee hopeful that
by the time the February meeting is held the Taft
sentiment VIII be overwhelming all around th.
country and that it will have marked effect in
shaping the action OF the New York County Com
nittee
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
NEW SOLUTION AS TO EX-PREsJDENTs.
Representative Bennett Would Seat Them in
the House. but Allow No Vote.
[From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. jan 11.-Representative Bennett of
New York. introduced bill to-day providing that
the President of the United States at the expira-
tion of his term shall be given seat in the House
of Representatives member at large and be
entitled to voice in the debate and to the usual
salary, but not have the right to vote.
Representative Bennett realizes that in most
cases this law would not be taken advantage Il
by retiring Presidents but he believes that some
position of dignity should be provided for the
Chief Executive of the nation after he has served
his term. He says the day may come when q
poor will have TO sacrifice all he has TO be
President and that the spectacle of an ex-Presi-
dent being dependent his friends would be a
pitiable
Among other bills introduced to-day was one by
Representative Sherman, of New York providing
that the deputy surveyors at the Port of New
York be paid salaries equal TO those now received
by the deputy collectors. This bill was referred
to the Ways and Means Committee, and will prob
ably be favorably reported at early date
A joint resolution limiting the Presidential term
to four years and prohibiting reelection was in
troduced by Representative Lassiter. of Virginia.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
FIGHT FOR DELEGATES.
Taft, Foraker and Roosevelt Com
mittPes an Ohio Field.

Cleveland. Jan 1.-THE first stroke OF the For
aker followers here made to-day when in a
mass meeting. a committee was selected 10 dsplacs
the regular Republican County. Executive Com
mittee
The question of the legality of the COMMITTEES
selected as against the regular COMMITTEES. said
by the Foraker followers TO be a Tart organiza-
ton. will now be placed in the hands Of the
county boards OF elections The claims Of the So
called Roosevelt committee. a third element in the
local situation. also in the same situation 1t
Will he the duty of the board to determine which
committee is lawful and of authority 10 act COR
the party in this county To place the issue
squarely before the board each committee has
issued a call for the Republican primaries all on
the date. February H.
The regular" committee held by the Foraker
element 10 be without authority. brought on the
crisis BY filing a call for the primaries with the
Board of Elections yesterday. Immediately the
Foraker faction protested the rights OF the com
mittee and issued call for a convention 20 select
committee Last evening the Roosevelt organiza-
tion named committee To-day the Foraker com
mittee named.
The board has until Wednesday TO decide
upon the merits of each of the three claimants
Many policemen duty to-day in the con
vention hail in anticipation OF an encounter be-
tween the Foraker men and the followers of Taft
who early announced their intention of packing ths
convention. but it quiet as a Sunday school
convention and everything went through unant-
mously and without a hitch
Resolutions condemnfng the ..rsa,ufar' eor,r,ttes
and one-man power in the party were adopted.
SteubenviIle. Ohio. Jan. II-Secretary Taft
Endorsed by the Jefferson County committee
day. after strong contest with the Foraker
faction
Youngstown. Ohio. Jan. 1.-THE Mahonns Coun-
~ committee passed resolutions indorsing Seers-
iary Taft at a meeting here to-day.
Sc. Clairsville. Ohio. Jan 1.-THE Belmont county
Republican Committee passed a resolution to-day
indorsing Taft without opposing vote. An early
primary was decided upon, the total vote for the
county TO decide between Taft and Foraker. This
means solid TAFT delegation from Belmont County.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12

them too far 1t is in this respect that refer II
the President. We should devote ourselves in
this commercial age TO mere ideals but should
look further.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
SAYS PRESIDENT MAY BE "ovsRIoEAL.. :.

Chicago, JAM u.-Judge Peter S. Grosscup. OF the
United States District Court. thinks President
Roosevelt may be "overideal" In an address
the twenty-h NTH annual initiation dinner OF the
Beta Theta ri Fraternity. at the Congress Hotel
last night. Judge Grosscup said:
/ may not be sure but that President Roosevelt
is overideal We must not go far in ideals
We overemphasize them the expense
of the practical side of life. They go hand i'm hand
with and accomplish something more than dreams
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
HUGHES LEAGUE INCORPORATED.

Albany. Jan. 1.-THE Charles E. Hughes League
of the 18th Assembly District of New York City.
formed Ito advance the interests and principles
of the Republican party and advance and pro-
mote the nomination of Governor Hughes for
President OF the United States" filed articles OF
incorporation with the Secretary OF State to-day
The directors are John A. Freund. A. ]. Berwin.
b. r. Strauss. F. T. Flanagan and N r. Becker
of New York City.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
TAFT ENDORSED IN CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, jan 1.-THE executive committee
of the League of Lincoln and Roosevelt Republi-
Clubs of California indorsed William H. Taft
for President to-day. It resolved that the
league believes Mr.. Taft to be the candidate most
closely identified with the policies of President
Roosevelt
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
MONROE REPUBLICANS FOR HUGHES.

Rochester. jan 1.-THE Republican General Conn.,
mittee OF Monroe County at its meeting to-day in
dorsed Governor Hughes for President anS. urged
the Republicans of the state to seek his nomi-
nation.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
TENNESSEE ENDORSEMENT FOR TAFT

[By Telegraph to The Tribune
Nashville Tenn Jan 1.-THE Republican eXecu-
tive committee of the Hermitage district unani-
mously indorsed the candidacy of Secretary Taft
for the Presidency to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-12
RIDGELY'S F6RaSss4z F1HASs.A1

We have delivered the goods this trip all right AMI
there may be better RdE-. T. P and
other stocks have reached the figures which promised
when they 10 20 and ~ points Is the
ket going higher there breakers send for
our free circular with forecast 1905 Charts up
Dec 81 and ForewOrd OF history long
fight between Hartman and Standard OF Eeeue.
Lawson and Morgan Our regular Daily Letter
beaten them all the past two months II -
Month. and Will mention stock which fi.s
points margin should hold for a 80 point
A ~ RIDGELY. 20 BROAD ST y Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Opera House was filled last night
ADD everybody seemed to hugely enjoy
themselves. Well, why shouldn't they.
1t was a good show; in fact. one OF the
best seen at this house. The vaudeville
portion was exceedingly interesting as
we're also the pictures. Tonight Mr.
W. Il. Ward, wOrld-rsnowned elocu-
tienist, will recite story pathetic in the
extreme.
At the Alexandra Amusement Com
pany has rare treat in store for those
Who attend. There will be three inter-
esting talking pictures: "He Goes to
Church on Sunday" 1.-THE Honey Bees
Honeymoon" and "In My Oldsmobile. ="
There will also be three reels of silent
pictures which will be real enjoyable.
At the Elite the usual big show will
occur when over 5000 feet Of film will
be used. The subjects are good and
consist of 81 Won Pig" "The Vestsl
Virgins" Chow the Pair Bntted In
and "Penslty of His Orimc."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Henry Green has returned from
a visit to friends inOsmden county, n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. We'll left for VISIT
to New York 10 attend the twenty-hfih
anniversary of the marriage OF MI and
Mrs. II. Weinstein.
Mr.. Titus F. Ellis add wife, OF the
Mount Vernon district, left today 10
spend the Christmss holidays at the
home of Mrs. Ellis's parents, 10 .
Louis.
Ca Saturday Congressman bourke
Cochran, of New York, served hand
some dinuer to severIl ladies and gentle
men connected with the embassies in
Washington at the Mt. Vernon. Tbs
arrangements were in the hands of Mr..
Titus F. Ellis.
Ma. O. r. Howard has returned to
Fredericksburg, from visit to her father,
Mr.. G. S. French, in this city.
Mr.. B. Willet aud Miss Annie Slsaon
were married last night at the home OF
the bride'e brother-in-law, Mr.. Matthew
Hicks, on south Fairfax street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DIR. ..
A. Wallis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
LEFT COLLATERAL.

Nicholas Trivolus, keeper OF lunch
room on King street, complained to the
police today that man named Wey-
mouth, OF Asheville, N. o., bad entered
his place, eaten meal and drank a
bottle of beer, costing sixty cents, with
out paying for the same. According to
the statement Of TrivOlus, he procured
the beer for his customer from a nearby
public house. This prOdecure is for
hidden by the Byrd law, and Trivolus
was required to leave $50 collateral for
his appearance before the Police Court
tomorrow. Weymouth was also held.
The latter when he reached the station
house turned over SO cents to Trivolus
that being all the money he bad, and
offered to leave bis oyercoat as collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
EIKs, SOCIAL SESSION

There is no uncer aio sound TO suy
undertaking by Alexandria Lodge OF
Elks, as again demonstrated at the social
session held a. their home last night
About 200 members were present when
the exalted ruler, judge l.. O. Barley,
took his position aud raped for order.
After the routine business was over the
doors were thrown open TO those invited
outside of elkdom and eye never VII
messed, ear never heard, nor appetlte
ever fsasted on better conceived pro-
pramme. Judge Barley was at his best
in his Introductory remarks and Incl
denlalIy referred to the growth OF the
order. he was followed by Mr.. Forrest
Brrell in one of his pleasing songs. Inc
other features of the charming entertain,
ment we're Speech, "Our Order,
Congressman O. O. Carlin; recitation
Gao Thomas Oaton. Then followed
visit from "Dyke Lodge OF Elks' -
Pumpkins, exhausted rooster" with ~
membsrs and band. A cong by Mr..
Geo. Fl. Evans vas then heartily en-
loved. Judge Barley at this point pre-
sented q cut glass bowl to Mr.. J. ID.
Bales. the chairman of the session, but,
unfortunately, the Judge dropped the
bowl and it was broken in pieces. Then
followed Senator "Bob" TsylOr's recita'
ton, "a ConviCt's Christmas Made
Famous, I" which was reproduced in a
splendid manner by Mr.. &. S. Barrett;
a toast, "Eleveu O'Clock, Was spoken TO
BY Mr.. Jacob Brill in his usual happy
manner; a recitation by Mr.. Harry
FIeischmaun was heartily received as
was one by Mr.. ]. Fred Birrell; then
followed recitation entitled, GA Fish
ing Niger" by Mr.. F. NJ. Hamilton.
At this point the "Hook 'em up sneez'
err dance occurred. Too much
praise can not be sho Eered on
the committee for the handsome en-
tertsinment. 1t consisted of Messrs. Jas.
W. Bales, chairman; Il. Fleischman,
E. d. Martin and F. o. Spinks. The
music was excellent and was furnished
BY Messrs. J. Reece Cation, Raymond
Rogers, Harry Hayden and W. D. An
derson. One of the features of the en-
tertainment was rivalry between two
members of Dyke Lodge for the mayor.
atty of said reserve. 1t was very spirited
but the fnal vote was postponed. The
costumes worn by Messrs. Obal. B.
Marshall, Harry Fleischmsun, ]. Fred.
Birrell, r. NJ. Latham, ]. E. Shinn, E.
NJ. Anderson, Cecil Hufty, Jacob Brill,
James Marshall, Il. Friedlauder and G.
T. Oaton we're the finest seen in this city
for long time. The splendid collation.
was spread under the direction Of that
prince of caterers, Mr.. F. O. Spinks,
ably assisted by Mr.. Fred SChwab.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
CHARTERS.

The Corporation Commission has
granted the following charters; w. A.
Smoot & Co.. incorporated, Alexandria.
w. A. Smoot, president; w. A. Smoot,
IT,, vice president and treasurer; s. W.
Pitts, secretsry-all of Alexandria.
Ospitsl-Maximum 100000, mini
mum 100000. Object-Ooal and lum-
Der business. This is one of the old
and we'll established houses Of the city,
whose business is 80 extending that il
was thought best by the former member;
of the firm to make Of it a corporation.
The ParkWood Apartment House
Company, incorporated, Alexandria. S.
W. Woodward, president; E. S Barker,
treasurer; B. W. Parker, secretary-sll
of Washington. Capital Maximum,
800, 900; minimum, $25, 900. Object
Build an apartment house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
CASE CONTINUED.

There was but one csse on the docket
OF the Police Court this morning, that
of Walter Moore and Walter Sloper,
who are charged with asssulting and
heating e. f. Downhsm at the lstter's
store, northeast corner OF King and
Payne streets, last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. L. h. Mschen appeared as counsel
for the accused, and Mt S. G. Brent
represented the prosecution. Several
witnesses for the defense being absent,
on motion of Mr.. Mschen the case Was
continued until tomorrow afternoon at
4.30 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
NEW STREETS.

The committee appointed by the
Fairfax supervisors, for the purpose O.
viewing the proposed streets In the Vi.
cinity of George Washington Park, will
meet at West End at Roberts lane,
west of the reservoir, on Wednesday at
D. m. to view saidiproposed streets aud
10 consider and report thereon. Mr..
George Aud is Chairman Of the board oil
supervisors, and also of the committee
The presidents Of the two boaros OF tne
City Council, the mayor, the auditor,
the committee on streets and Others In
terested are expected to be present. An
effort will be made to open new streets
in the park vicinity at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-22
CHRISTMAS.

Snow, regarded by msuy IS q necss-
sary adjunct to the Christmas season,
beg an to fall about 9 o'clock this morn
ing. ,
Many Christmas trees we're stacked
In the market court this morning, while
countrymen had others 10 wagons
moving through different sections Of
the city seeking purchasers.
The market will be kept open sll day
Thursday a1d until 9 O'Clock Christmas
morning.