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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
PROPOSED AMEN pMENT TO the
STATE CONSTITUTION RELAT.
ING TO COMMISSIONERS Pre-.
ClNcTS.

loint Resolution 10 amend Section 49,
Article 9, Of the Constitution OF the
state Of Texas, so as 10 provide for
subsequent redlstrictlng ~ a county
into commissioners precincts, defin-
Ing the manner thereof, for submit
ting same 10 he electors of the state,
and making an appropriation there
for
BE II Resolved by the Legislature Of
the state OF Toyas;
Section T. That Section 49, Article
s, of the Constitution Of the State u
Texas, be amended so as 20 hereafter
read as Follows
Each organized county IN the state,
now or hereafter existing, shall be al,
yded from time % time, for the con-
vonlence Of the people, into Justice pre-
c!ncts, not less than four and not more
than twelve The present county
courts shall make the first division
Subsequent divisions shall he made by
the commissioners court provided for
by this Constitution. In each such
precinct there shall be elected nj each
biennial election. one Justice OF the
peace and one constable, each Of whom
shall hold his office for two years and
until his successor shall he elect
ed and qualified, provided, that IN
my precinct in which there may be =
city Of eight thousand or moro inhab-
itants there shall be elected two jus
tees If the peace, Each county shall
In like manner and I'm the first instance,
be divided into four commissioners
precincts in each OF which there shall
be elected by the qualified voters there
Of ono county commissioner, who shall
hold his office for two years and until
his successor shall he elected and quall-
fled. Subsequent divisions OF county
into commissioners precincts shall he
made as is now or hereafter may be
provided by law, The county commits
sioners so chosen, with the county
Judge as presiding officer, shall com
pose the county commissioners court,
which shall exercise such powers and
Jurisdiction over all county business as
Is conferred by this Constitution and
the laws Of the state, or as may be
hereafter prescribed.
Sec. @ That the sum of one thouS-
and $4,000 dollars is hereby appro-
priated out Of the state Treasury not
otherwise appropriated for the purpose
Of defraying the necessary expense Of
submitting the above proposed amend
ment to the people of the state. at the
next general or special election In the
manner required by law by the Gove--
nor OF the State.
"a true copy) w. r. DAVE.
Secretary Of State.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Spur Farm Lands.

The first OF the famous Spur
Ranch farm lands In Dickens, Kent,
Crosby and Garsa Counties, Texas,
will 80 on the market August n,
1903.
. This ranch comprises 10000 acres
In extent, and embraces large bodies
OF tho best and richest agricultural
lands IN West Texas, all lying under
me breaks Of the plains; all cotton
producing, and absolutely free from
boil wecyl,
For further Information address
Charles A. Jones, manager for s. NJ,
Swenson & Sons, Espeula, Dickens
County, Texas, 80 &c
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

er and l.. r. schoolcr have made
default in tho payment Of tho first
four of said notes TO become due, %
well as the first annual inglallment
OF interest on all OF said notes, The
first OF said notes having become
due october 18th 1907; the second
one of said notes having become due
January 10th, 1905: the third one
Of said notes having become duo
April 10th, 1903, and the fourth one
of said notes and the first annual
installment Of interest on all Of them
having become due July 10th, 1908,
and the same are now past due and
unpaid, principal, interest and attor-
neys fees by reason thereof and as
provided for each Of said notes
and in said deed of trust tGo said
Charles l., Green has declared each
Of said notes and all OF said indebt-
.odness Immediately due and mature
and has therefore SO notified tho
said A. r. Schoolor l., L. Schooler
and T. Il. Schooler in writing, And,
Whereas, each of said notes are now
past due and unpaid, now aggrcgat-
ing principal, Interest and attorneys
fees the sum Of NINE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-ONE AND 7O.ioOth
Dollars CS9S17O); And, Whereas /
have been requested by the said
Charles l.. Green to enforce said
trust, | will Offer for sale, between
the legal hours thereof, to-wi,. Be-
ween the hours OF 10 O'Clock a. m.
and o'clock p. m, at public auction
to the highest bidder, on the first
Tuesday in September, 4. y, 1905
(the same being the first day Of said
month"; at the courthouse door In the
town of Amarillo in Potter Comfy.
Texas, the following described prop
erty, to-wit;
Lot Number Twenty-threc (23) OF
II. A. Mobiles subdivision Of Bloc:
Number Two Hundred and Twenty
nine C229) of the Plemons addition
to the town Of Amarillo, Potter
County Texas, according 10 tho re-
corded plats Of said addition and 81
said subdivision, with ar the rights.
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

cossful convention in the history OF
the National Association Of Life IN
derwritors viii be opened in Los
Angeles tomorrow, and many prom
inent lie insurance men are already
In tho city, Elaborate plans have
been made for the entertainment Of
the visitors Sessions viii be held
tomorrow, wednesday and Thursday.
Among the features viii be no
dresses by A. c. Harper Mayor Of
this cltyiGeorgo T. Cochran, presi-
dent Of the Pacific Mutual Lilo In
suranco CO.. u, Myron Wolf, lnsur-
anco commissioner OF California;
John Il. Roche, seoond vice presi-
dent OF the Pacific Mutual Lilo In
suranco co.. and Mrs, Florence u,
sahal, president OF the New England
Womens Life Underwriters Asso-
citation
The social side o. the convention
viii include a reception at the Hotel
Virginia at Long Beach, and one at
the chamber Of commerce as well as
a banquet on the last night OF the
meeting at the Hotel Virginia, ding
Beach.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
CELEBRATION
WELL ATTENDED

The old settlers meeting and pic
mic held at Groom last Saturday was
well attended. The people from the
surrounding county and towns
turned out en- masse,
Groom enjoys the reputation OF
being an entertainment town in the
full sense of the word. Saturdays
program added new laurels to this
good reputation.
The Clarendon band discourset
music through the day several speak
ers helpsd to entertain the gather
ing, merry-go-rounds and other at
tarctions contributed toward max
ing the day a festive occasion.
The grand barbecue dinner and
supper we're the climax of Groom's
hospitality. A grand ball In the
evening concluded a day of merry
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
MUST BELIEVE rr.
When WcII-Known Amarillo People
Tell II 80 Plainly.

Tell II 10 Plainly.
When public endorsement Is made
by representative citizen Of ANA
rllo tho proof is positive, You
must believe II, Read this testimony.
Every backaChe sufferer, every man,
woman or child with any kidney
trouble will find profit in the read.
ing,
Mrs. NJ. Beobe, living at 9O1
South Lincoln street, Amarillo, Tex
as, says: II have tried first one rem
edy and then another in an effort to
obtain cure from kidney and blad-
der trouble. For a long time | suf.
fered more severely from pains
through my loins than | can begin to
describe. My back ached almost
constantly, and the kidneys them
selves we're in an unhealthy condi-
ton. My health was greatly run
down when Doan's Kidney Pills were
brought to my attention, and | pro.
cured box at l.. o. Thompson &
Bros drug store. One box Of your
wonderful remedy proved of more bn-
eft to ME than all the other medi-
clnes I used put together, | can re-
commend Doans Kidney Pills as an
excellent preparation FOR the Kidneys,
and take pleasure in doing So"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Mllburn Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
states.
Remember the name--Doan's--
and take no other.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
For Sore Feet.

81 have found Bucklen's Arnicn
salve to be the proper thing to use
for sore feet. as we'll as for healing
burns sores, cuts, and all manner
OF abraslOns," writes Mr., w. Stone,
OF East Poland, Maine. II is tho
proper thing too for piles. Try ~
Sold under guarantee at l.. o.
Thompson & Co.'S drug store, 25c
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
MACK CONFERS
WITH LEADERS
Associated press.

Associated Press
Chicago, Aug, IA conference
looking to the perfection of detailed
plans for the campaign in the middle
west was held throughout the day by
Chairman Mack with heads OF the
various bureaus OF the Democratic
national committee. and prominent
Democrats congressman Champ
Clark, Of Missouri, who has been
travelling in eight states OF the mid
die west since the Denver conven-
ton, declared the drift was to Bryan,
Missouri, he said would give Mr..
Bryan 10000 majority.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

Without undertaking TO say what
such members ought To do, and With
out contonding for tho contrary IN
depreciation OF the law, wo believe
Il would be the part Of wisdom for
the legislature to submit tho amend
mcnt The question will not rest
until Il Is determined by vote Of
the whole people, and the public
mind Is as well prepared now rs Il
VIII BIO later for final judgment.
II IA clearly In the interest OF the
whole alate to prevent the prolonged
agitation that Is likely to follow the
denial OF submission, II Is common
sense and good business to deter
mine tho matter speedily and 20
abide the result IN good faith.
4 mutual understanding to this
end viii suspend discussion until the
Legislature meets and will minimize
the irritation that usually grows out
OF q prohibition contest TO defeat
a party demand, whether the indi-
yidual members personal justlilca-
ton, or to deny the demand upon
what will be commonly called a tech
nlcalIty-elther course will likely
provoke resentment that will renew
the struggle and involve political
conduct and results for next two
years or for many years to come
Fort Worth Record.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Dlsagrccablc AZ Home.

Lots OF men and women who are
agreeable with others, get cranky"
at home, It's not disposition, It's the
liver, II YOU find In yourself that
you feel cross around the house. lit
tie things worry YOU, Just buy a bot
tie Of Billiards. Hcrblne and put your
Tvor in shape, You and everybody
around VIII feel better for It.
Price so cents per bottle,
Sold by l.. o. Thompson & Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Moose McctIn Toledo.
Special 20 Daily Panhandle.

Special TO DAILY Panhandle,
Toledo, Ohio, Aug, 17,-Tho su-
preme Herd OF the Social order Of
Moose convened In national session
In Toledo today, with several hun
dred delegates and visitors in at
tendance.
The order Of Moose Is Of a purely
social character and was organized
six years ago in Detroit, and now has
1000 members in that city alone,
with other herds scattered through
out tho country.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Notice of Trustees Sale.
STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF
POTTER.

POTTER.
Whereas by virtue Of authority
vested in me as trustee named and
appointed in a certain deed of trust
recorded in volume s, pages 257, 25S
and 259, deed of trust records Of
Potter County, Texas, executed and
delivered to me on the 18th day Of
July, A. d. 1907, by A. II. Schooler.
r. e. Schooler and L. e. SChooler for
better securing the payment of eight
certain promisory notes of One Hun
bred Dollars each, more fully de-
scribed in said deed OF trust executed
by the said A. r. Schooler, Il. f..
Schooler and l.. Il. Schooler, payable
to the order Of Charles L. Green at
Amarillo, Texas, due 8, 6, ., IL, Is,
IS, 81, and "a, months after date
respectively, all bearing date of
July 16, 1907, bearing 10 per cent
interest per annum from date until
paid; interest due and payable an
nually as it accrues, providing that
failure to pay either OF said no
or any installment of interest there
on, when due, shall at the option of
them, mature each thereof and in
them, mature eachthereof, and in
such event the holder thereof may
proceed to collect the same in the
same manner as IL the full time pro-
Vided in said notes had expired, and
also providing for the payment of
10 per cent additional on amount of
principal and interest then due as
attorneys fees il placed in the hands
OF an attorney for collection: Given
in part payment for Lot Number
Twenty-three, of H. A. Mobiles sub
division OF Block Number Two Hun
bred and Twenty-Five of the Plem-
ons addition to the town of ANA
rillo, Texas, AND WHEREAS, the
said Charles L. Green is the holder
and owner of all of said notes and
the said A. R. Schooler, T. E. Scbsol-
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
RnhY MornhInc FIcnds.

are made by all soothing syrups and
baby medicines that contain opium
and narcotics. McGoe's Baby Elixir
contains no injurious or narcotic
drugs OF any kind, A sure and safe
cure for disordered stomachs. bowels
and fretfulness-splcndld for teeth
ing infants.
Sold by l., o. Thompson &c Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
FRIDAY.
Active at 81.

This would be no unusual news II
men and women would keep them
selves free from rheumatism and an
aches and pains as well as keeping
their muscles and joints timber with
Billiards. Snow Linlment.
Sold by l.. o. Thompson & Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Declares Dividend.

Associated Press.
New York, Aug. 17.--The Stand
ard Oil company today declared a
quarterly dividend OF 6 per cent,
same as for corresponding quarter
OF last year. Last years quarterly
dividend was per cent.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
KOREAN Assassin on Trial.
Special to DAILY Panh indie.

Special TO Daily Panh indie.
San Francisco, Aug. lin Wan
Chang, Korean, will be placed
on trial today for the murder OF Dur
ham White Stevens. adviser to the
Korean government. Mr.. Stevens
was shot by Chang on March 20
last The diplomat, who was the
personal representative OF the Ko-
rean emperor, is alleged to have
aided Japan In gaining control of
Korea, and Chang declares that his
act was IAN expression OF patriot
ism"
II is understood that Chang's at
torneys will make plea of patriotic
insanity in behalf OF their client.
Local Korean sympathizers have
raised funds for his defense, and
1t is likely that a long legal battle
Will BIO made for his life.
Mr. Stevens was shot as he was
about to board a ferryboat In this
city en- route to Washington. lie
died March 26, after the most hope
full reports OF his physicians for his
recovery. Chang, the assassin,
whose first shots had seriously
wounded NJ w. Chun, one OF his as
soclates, was captured on the spot
and has since been held In jail await
ing trial.
Chang, Chun and, It is believed,
two other Koreans, who have never
been apprehended, lay in wait for
Mr.. Stevens and, as he alighted from
an automobile at the ferry, one OF
the Koreans walked up and struck
him a vicious blow in the face. Mr.,
Stevens started in pursuit OF his as
sailant, when Chang, who had a re-
yolyer in his hand, covered by
handkerchief, began firing. His first
shot struck Chun, his associate, and
seriously wounded him. Two more,
shots were fired, both striking Mr.,
Stevens, one In the back near the
right shoulder and the other several
inches lower, the bullet DETECTING
and passing through the abdomen.
Japanese Consul General Kolke
came to the rescue OF Mr.. Stevens,
placed him in an automobile and
rushed him to the harbor emerg-
ency hospital, Subsequently he was
taken TO the st. Francis hospital.
where he died three days later.
Chang, who is diminutive Ko-
rean, 30 years old, and who looks
like body OF 10, declared he acted
from patriotic motives, believing,
with a certain number OF his coun-
trymen in this city, that Mr. Stevens
had been instrumental in giving Ja-
pan control in Korea. He has never
NAblNoSNu dhJ lNkACl Iva MS nv atu
believes he has done his country a
great service.
Ample funds for his defense have
been provided by Koreans in this
country as well as In Korea.
Durham White Stevens had long
been prominent in oriental public
life. He was secretary to the Unit
ed states legation at Toxic in 1878,
subsequently becoming counselor to
the japanese legation at Washing
ton. Thence he went to Toxic
where, after service in the foreign
office, he became a member OF the
commission sent by Japan TO Ko-
rea to adjust difficulties which
threatened to involve Japan and
China In 1887. Afterward he held
various posts UNDER the Japanese
and enjoyed the conf
dence OF the emperor and the high
est government officers. He was
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

making which will live long In
Groom's enyiable history.
It Is TO bo regretted that some
sneak thief had to mar TO an extent,
tho pleasures OF the occasion by
purloIning whips and other articles
OF more or less value from the We
hiclos OF visitors.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
The LATEST Man in the World

would not be contented to be kept in
the house and doing nothing by rheu-
Neither are you, who are
always busy and active. Then don't
neglect the first twlnge OF an ache or
pain that you might think is Just a
"crlck," Rub well with Billiards.
Snow Liniment and no matter what
the trouble Is, it will disappear at
once.
Sold by l., o. Thompson & Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
TODAY.

lowing
TODAY.
Western Chess Association opens
annual tournament at Excelsior, near
Minneapolis.
Great Western Trotting CIRCUIT
meet begins at Davenport, Iowa.
Grand Circuit Harness Racing
meet begins at Poughkeepsle, N. Y.
TUESDAY.
United states National Lawn Ten
mis- Association begins national
championships in singles, doubles
and interscholastic singles at New
port.
Stanley Ketchell and Joe Thomas
are scheduled to fight twenty rounds
at catch Weights before the occl-
dental Club in San Francisco.
Bar Harbor Horse Show Assocla-
ton will open three-day exhibition
at Bar Harbor Me-
WEDNESDAY.
A horse show to last two days,
will be opened at Berryvllle, Va.
THURSDAY,
Ocean race for power boats from
Boston to shelburne, Nova Scotia,
will commence,
Narragansett Horse Show, to last
three days, opens at Narragansett
Pier, Il. |.
FRIDAY.
Contestants in matches OF National
Board for the Promotion OF Rifle
Practice will begin practice at Camp
Perry, Ohio,
SATURDAY.
Regatta OF Marine and Field Club
al Gravesend Bay, l., I.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
70 CURE ANY DISEASE.
the Cause MuSt be Renewed, Same
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destroyer. but It is also a most delight
hl hair dressing for regular toilet use.
10 other hair preparation is on this
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brmA 1t stops all irritation. keeps the
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knuins Herpicide. Sold BY leading
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

FOR SALE-Brood sows, bred by
thoroughbred boar. ], f. Roberts,
st, Francis, Texas SO So
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Hogs for Sale.

Registered Poland China sowsr
bred to registered Poland China boar
4p ALLEN S. BASSETT.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

WANTED-Hay TO hale. Address
box 4Sl. b. Ford 80 &c
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Life Underwriters.

Special to Daily Panhandle.
Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. IT,
What promises to be the most sue
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Sporting Calendar.
. by L, o. Thompson &c Co,

Special to Daily Panhandle, u-.,
New York, Aug. 17--Among the
important sporting events on the cal
endar for this week are the fol-
lowing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10

to Michigan City. and still there was no
horse. but when 1 got back another cOus-
in was missing and no one around the
place had seen him leave.
Moo trunk was in the Guinness home
July IL, 1907. when 1 left the place. His
wasn't the only one. There were about
fifteen other trunks. and one room was
packed full of all kinds of mems clotIl
ing. Mrs. Guinness said that the cousins
had left their clothes ana THAT she was
not certain that they would be back for
them.
IN the light of what happened recent.
" | can see that many bloody and mvs--
FERROUS things were going on right under
my nose.
Her Private Graveyard.
Mrs Guinness had a little place fenced
off just south of the kitchen. She never
allowed any of the hands to go near il
and she was always in a rage if a man
looked that way when he was passing
rels and boxes, shutting off the view. bur
from the other two sides you could see
that il looked like garden in spots -
That Kay Lamphcre. the lover of Mrs
Guinness, and under arrest. charged with
being an accOmpice to the wholesale
murders. was the only man that ever
enjoyed her continued affections and
that he was the only that she lavished
her money on. is the belief of Fred
Greening, y, the painter brother of Emit
Greenlng, who was employed on the
place.
AS many as twelve men came and
went mysteriOusly while l was painting
the home said Greening, in conclusion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-10
SUBSTITUTION EVIDENT.
Body Found in Ruins Not That of
Mrs. Guinness.

Laporte. May 9.-Dr. H. H. Long. one
of the physicians who performed the au-
topsy on the body of the woman found
in the ruins Of the Guinness home after
the fire, today made the following state
ment:
I'm my opinion of the woman found in
the house is not that of Mrs. Guinness.
"A strange coincidence is that the fore
heads of all the children were burned at
the same place. This is extraordinary
A skull crushed by blow at any point,
and then subjected to fire would be more
likely to burn away at that point than
at sound places as the heat and fire
would reach the bony structure and thus
attack the cartilages from both sides. The
theory that her head had been entirely
burned away is diSprOved by the fact
that. burning subject to the same inten-
sity of heat and flames and being harder.
il could not have burned away as easily
as the skulls of the children.
1.-The body at the mOrgue is not that
of Mrs. Guinness because it is not prop
erly proportional II is that of a plump
woman like Mrs. Guinness but weighing
less. Mrs Guinness weighed fully 225
pounds. The arm that was burned off
and was found beside the body is well
formed.
THE fingers show evidence of careful
manicuring and that was something that
Mrs. Guinness knew nothing about
"Basng my statements on the stats