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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

States stood in the office OF the
President OF tho United States, and
by the toss OF a coin decided a mum
Der OF appointments TO high official
position In one OF the western states,
A few weeks later the length OF the
terms OF the two United States SEN
ators from the new state OF Oklaho-
ma was settled by the same kind OF
appeal to chance, But nobody got
fined for these kind OF practices
which have been made respectable
by long custom, although a custom
which thoughtful people must always
regard as more honored In the breach
than In the observance.
II will puzzle these same thought
full people to say which is more rep
rehenslble, the tossing OF coin to
decide grave questions OF public SER
vice or the tossing OF a coin to de-
eide a iury's verdict, There can be
no sound argument in support OF
reaching serdicts in this way, but in
the presence of such illustrious pre-.
cedent some jurors may be expected
to feel degree Of loosening OF the
bonds OF obligation and a degree OF
lessening OF their sense OF solemnity
in performing the sacred duty i'm
posed on them. The principle is the
same in all such cases, and the prin'
ciple Is wrong in all OF them,--E
Paso News.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Sure for Coal or Oil.

Great excitement was created In
the city Monday night at s o'clock
when word was phoned in town that
natural gas had been struck out at
the oil well three miles northeast OF
town. Mr.. Gilman phoned in town
that natural gas had been struck
in the we'll at depth OF ninety feet,
hut they would go on through the
comfy and stop II in a short time,
and within twenty minutes after this
message came to town about thirty
or forty people were on their way
out TO the we'll In order not to be
behind the excitement,
II is an actual fact that big
amount of gas has been struck in
the we'll as the continuous roar
could be heard 500 or 400 yards and
the scent OF the gas proved that II
was there.
There Is now no mistake about
us striking a mineral here that will
be worth millions OF dollars as where
natural gas is found there is always
oil or coal found, but there Is no
use in becoming excited over this as
We have always believed that there
was some kind OF valuable mineral
under the soil around here. The
we'll is still being put down and work
is going On day and night with hopes
of completion within thirty days and
we will know what We have.--Mo-
beetle Standard.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
p. II. seewald for Alderman.

p. II. Seewald, whose candidacy
for the office of alderman is announe.
ed today, is well known to citizens %
Amarillo and the surrounding coun-
try as a business man but as a can
dIdate he is a decidedly newcomer.
lie has now lived In Amarillo for
about twelve years and he and his
family have been intimately con-
nected with the life OF the city. As
proprietor OF the oldest and largest
jewelry store In the Panhandle, he
has built up one Of the most sue
cesstul business houses OF Amarillo
and his friends are confident that
the same degree Of judgment and
careful attention which has made
him succeed in his business will make
him OF value TO the city as an alder
man. He does not intend to push
his candidacy by an active campaign
Of electioneering but he pledges the
faithful performance OF his duties n
elected and accordingly invites the
support OF the voters at the election
April Z e.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
G. W. Baker for Alderman.

G. w. Baker whose announcement
appeared yesterday for the office of
alderman OF the city OF Amarillo, Is
a representative OF the small army
OF tralnmen who, with their families,
are helpingIto make Amarillo a city,
and whose payroll is such an import
ant item IN the resources of the city.
Mr., Baker Is a conductor on the Pc
COS Valley lines and has now made
Amarillo his home for several years.
He has always taken an active inter-
est In the public affairs OF the city
and OF the country and has given
problems OF public service much
study He announces for the office
OF alderman at the request OF many
of his friends who believe that his
knowledge Of the conditions and OF
methods will enable him to assist in
an economical and advantageous ad.
mInistratlon OF the city's business.
lie accordingly asks the consldera-
ton and support of the voters at the
election April Z.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Which Is Worse.

An interesting incident occurred In
a New York court the other dav,
when the presiding justice not only
severely lectured jury for deciding
a case on the flip of a coin but fined
each Juror $50 besides. 1t was all
done solmenly, as befitted the inn
portance of an occasion DESIGNED to
emphaslze the majesty of the law,
which had been manifestly outraged,
or at least brought into disrepute,
through this flippancy. so to sneak,
OF the twelve good men and true.
But not very long ago two grave
and reverend senators of the United
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
NEWS NOTES FROM
WASAEURN
(From Tuesdays Daily

~ FAh NNHhhNa hNffF' -
Washburn, Texas March 24.--J.
II. Grimes has announced for re-
election to the office OF tax assessor,
w. A. Wilson announces for re-
election TO the office OF county at
torney.
Dick Wrenn OF Amarillo has been
visiting his old Washburn friends re-
Gently.
George James has returned from a
business visit to Kansas City.
Frank Bishop is quite sick at the
home OF W. A. Hickox His mother
has gone to attend him,
Mrs. Frank Smith is seriously Ill,
There was a very enjoyable party
at w. II. lrby's Saturday evening.
Thomas Davidson is expecting his
sister from Missouri In few days
to spend the summer with him.
Miss Nora Lynch OF Claude, was
visiting the Misses Mcfarland last
week.
Frank Smiths new residence is
nearly completed.
Mr.. Jones from Ohio, has moved
into the Horne house.
Glen Durbin's school at Goren was
closed Wednesday, the term having
expired He leaves tonight for a
prolonged visit to Herring, Ohio.
The Fairview school will close
tomorrow, Mrs. Waggoner, the
teacher, will then return to her old
home in Missouri for months visit.
Mr.. Holloway is now section fore
man at Washburn. vice w. r. Null
Inns, resigned.
The winter small grain crops are
progressing nicely, and new grass is
starting.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
CHRISTIAN SCIEN-
lists IN new HALL
(From Tuesdays Daily
O the Daily Panhandle:


To the Daily Panhandle:
Gentlemen, knowing that you arc
always glad to note any progress In
the religious, social or industrial af-
fairs OF Amarillo, am sure you will
be glad to note that another place
OF religious worship is added. Yes
terday the local society OF Christian
Scientists opened a public reading
room in the new Wayland building,
corner Fourth and Taylor streets, up
stairs next door to the Amarillo bus
mess college. This room will be kept
open three afternoons in the week
from to o'clock and every night
from 8 to $50. The public are COR
daily invited to call and read or
get reading matter.
Christian Science has passed two
stages, one of discredit and one Of
plying charity. Few are so blinded
by prejudice or otherwise that they
do not know OF its great progress.
Forty years ago there was only one
Christian Scientist, Rev. Mary Baker
G.. Eddy, its discoverer and founder,
today there are more than $4,000
members of the mother church alone
and many thousand members OF
branch churches. Twenty years ago
there was less than half a dozen
churches today there are more than
thousand, ranging from the mag
nificent temple built in Boston, and
said to be the finest church building
in America, to the small churches in
towns and villages. Twenty years
ago there were no Christian scien-
lists outside the large cities Of the
United States, today they are in ev-
cry corner Of the globe.
Now Mr., Editor, it is just possible
that some OF this vast host have been
hystegical and deluded, but it is
hardly possible for all of them to be
either foolish or crazy. The many
stories that are told about what
Scientists believe and do, how they
conduct their meetings, etc, can east
ly be verified or dscredited, by any
one who is interested, by attending
either the Sunday or Wednesday
evening services in the new hall.
Everybody is cordially invited and
welcome to come it makes no diff
ference what their motive may be.
ONE OF THEM.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Elaht ON Bryan in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March "a
Delegates to the Democratic state
convention, to be held here Thurs
day, are beginning to arrive today,
and there is prospect that the session
will develop one of the hottest fights
in the history OF the party. The an
ti-Bryan Democrats we're completely
victorious in the first slSirmish of the
state committee, but admirers OF the
Nebraskan are determined to secure
his endorsement by the convention,
The Bryan boomers are In furious
mood and are making threats to Dust
state Chairman G, w. Miller, OF Wa
verify q. strong anti-Bailey man. Mil
Ter alleges that the conservative ele-
ment of the party is in the ascend
ency In Iowa and that II will have
no trouble in maintaining its posi-
tion In the convention.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
rwo WEDDINGS IN COURTHOUSE
Visitors From Texico and Mangum
Accommodated by the Judge.

(From Tuesdays DallyD
j. D, Wall and Miss Berthe May
Atkinson, of Mangum, Okla, were
applicants at the county clerks Of
lice this morning and as soon as they
occurred marriage license, Judge
Jam Merrill who had been summoned
rom his office, performed the cere-
mony that made tnem Mr.. and Mrs.
Wall. The bride, who was young
aud pretty as brides should always
be, was accompanied by her married
sister aud her husband and with the
groom the visitors made merry
party OF four which left the court
house to enjoy wedding dinner
The bridal couple expect TO locate in
New Mexico but will take a trip TO
Denver before settling down at their
new home.
Another call on the services OF
Judge Merrill as marrying squire was
made later this morning BY Earl NJ.
Hartsell. OF this city, who had Sc
cured license to wed Miss Lula Losie,
who came here from Texico. This
couple will make their home In ANA
rillo.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

q. w. Baker, and pledged their un-
divided support TO these candidates
which promises to make things In
teresting. for this affects every la
boring man whose local Is affiliated
with this parent body. The labor
Ing men should poll big vote.
"The Trades Assembly IL a new
body but starting with flying colors,
made up OF delegates from all labor
orsa nIzations In Amarillo and prom
Uses to become a patent factor In the
city.
"By securing the affllIation OF the
Pastors Union. which Is made up OF
the preachers OF the different church
denominations OF the city, they have
provided for their moral upbuilding
They have plans on foot for grand
service Labor Sunday in May.
"Thoy are working up subscrlp-
lions for stock for the coming fair,
asking each union to take stock so
they can get In line with their mite
and help Amarillo grow.
elaborate plans have been pre-
pared by the committee in charge for
furnishing their new hall to make 1t
a Labor Temple, with nice furnish
ings, books and papers and rest room
and employment bureau for all the
trades--anothe stop of progress.
"They unanimously endorsed the
petition OF the Clerks appeal for a
greater Amarillo which Is 10 be cir
culated throughout Amarillo. The
adventure into politics Is a new de-
parture OF labor unions as a body
and with the united strength they
will WELD here their future actions
will be closely watcher by future Of
flee seekers"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
F. NJ. shaughnessy for Mayor.


F. NJ. Shaughnessy, who was an
nounced yesterday as candidate for
the office of mayor of Amarillo, is
now closing his second term as al
derman and his friends point with
assurance to the record he has made
as one of the administrators of the
city's affairs. During the time in
which Mr.. Shaughnessy has served
the city as alderman, Amarillo has
grown from town Of two or three
thousand TO her present proportions
as city OF more than state wide
prominence, and the close working
knowledge of the needs of the grow
ing city which he has acquired from
this experience will be OF immediate
use to him should the voters see fit
to give him first place In the city's
government.
Mr.. Shaughnessy came here in the
employ OF the Fort Worth & Denver
Railway Co. and was at the union
station until last year. He has made
fortunate investments OF his capital
here and he is at present devoting
his attention to his real estate hold
ings here. He with his family lives
on North Pierce street.
AS a citizen of Amarillo whose
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Real Estate Transfers.

j. l.. Smith OF Lucas county, Ohio,
to Minnie M. Person, lot 2, block
81, Plemons, 1916.
j. c. Paul to Mrs, Cora Menden-
hall, Greer county, okla, lots 20, 80,
81, 80. block 6, University Heights
Sophia Ley and Phillip Ley to n,
G. Aten. south 81 u feet from lot q
block 2os, Plemons, $4,000.
r. l.. strinsfellow to ]. NJ. Lyons
lots 10, II, 10, block Z, Denver
Heights. $3.50,
Mary Anderson TO James Ford,
lots s, 8, 10, block Z Miller Heights
81 900.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

weaken the ordinance Dy amend
ments ask themselves II they would
like 10 have on their conscience such
a murder and panic as that OF Tues
day evening, And let judges and
officers OF the law ask themselves
If they have done and are now do
Ing everything in their power to rid
the city Of tho fatal dangers OF the
ready plstol.--Chicago Record.
In this civilized country a man with
reasonable amount OF common
sense has little use for gun and
the man without reasonable
amount has no business with a gun,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
INDIANA
FOR BRYAN
Chairman Tsggart Plans for
Success Of His Own Slate
In the State

indianapolis, Ind, March "a
Democratic leaders and members Of
the state central committee are
gathered In Indianapolis today In ad-
vance OF the state convention, which
will be held tomorrow and Thurs
day. lt is certain that the Hoosier
delegation TO the Denver convention
will be pledged to Bryan. The plat
form will probably include local
option plank and will demand law
enforcement, temperance legislation,
insurance reform, home rule and
other reform measures.
owing TO the fact that Bryan Is to
be indorsed and will dictate the ma
tlonal platform, II was decided to
conflne the Indiana expressions al
most entirely 10 state issues, but
tariff will be- advocated and trusts
denounced,
Kern for Vice President.
Many OF the county conventions, at
which delegates to the state conven-
ton have been selected. have de-
clared In favor OF John w. Kern for
vice president. and there is no doubt
that the state convention will in
struct for him II he will permit It.
The members Of the committee are
for him and believe his nomination
possible, but Kern has not indicated
that he cares for the party lndorse-
ment.
The early date OF the state conven-
ton is thought TO favor the guber-
Material candidacy OF Samuel NJ. Raj
ston, OF Lebanon, who is close
friends OF National Chairman Tag
CART. II is apparently safe guess
that Ralston will be nominated and
that delegates favorable 10 the re-
tentlon of Taggart as national COM
miteeman from Indiana will be sent
to the Denver convention. These
delegates 10 the state convntion at
district meetings held in Indianap-
oils on the eve OF the state gathering.
The designating OF early conven-
ton dates was a victory for Taggart
and Ralston, who Is Taggart's choice
In the governorship race.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

A lady in An adjoining town spled
what she supposed to be her pet kit
ten in the cistern making a terrible
ado. Her love for the pet made her
determined to rescue it at all haz-
ards. She applied a rake but all
to no use, so in she jumped when
the water came to her neck. Shortly
after her husband arrived, fished her
out and discovered the kitten on the
roof while its shadow was reflected
In the water.-Pampa News.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
FIRE AT ELECTRIC BAKERY.
stove Accident Makes slight Dam
age This Morning.
(Ffom Tuesdays Dally.)

(Ffom Tuesdays DailyD
A gasoline stove accident kindled
a small blaze In the back room OF
the Electric Bakery in the Green
building on sixth street this morning.
The fire companies reached the
building before the blaze had made
much Roadway and with the assist
ance of the men at the shop soon had
the fire out. Damage to the stock
aud equipment covered by insurance
in the Lefforse agency, will reach
about $3.50, and damage by water
and fire on the interior of the build
ing, also covered by insurance, will
reach about the same figure.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

John W. Gates and eLon Locke
stirred things up at Port Arthur the
other night on the intercoastal canal
proposition. Gates stated that Port
Arthur would put up one-third of the
money necessary TO dig the canal
from the Mermentau to the Sabine
and Locke stated that Lake Charles
had already pledged $3.50, 900 to the
work. That looks like business, sure
enough, aud 1t should be hut mat
ter OF few months until barges are
traversing that waterway. --orange
Leader.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
The Ready pistol Once More

No intelligent Chicagoan needed,
perhaps, further illustrations or OBJ
iect lessons with reference to the
need of really effective control of
the sale Of deadly weapons, effective
enforcement OF the laws and ordi-
nances governing the sale and pos
session OF such weapons, and deter
rent punishment OF violators of these
laws and ordinances. Unfortunately,
the conditions that confront us are
such that we are in danger OF hay
ing startling and tragic object les
sons whether we need them or not
The murder on the South Side
"a" on Tuesday evening must be
attributed to the ready revolver"
Under proper laws and strict en-
forcement OF them the youth Starr
could not have had the deadly wea-
pom in his pocket at the time of the
tragedy He is not one OF those who
should be licensed by the authorities
to own or carry weapons. The ordi-
nance now pending In the city council
is designed, among other things, to
prevent just such persons, who are
apt to become wild" and irresponsi-
BILE and to endanger the lives of in
nocent persons, from handling and
carrying revolvers.
Let aldermen who are disposed to
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Tennessee Republicans.

Nashville, Tenn, March 24,---Sec-
rotary Taft will undoubtedly be the
choice OF the Republicans OF Ten
nessee, who will hold their state
convention tomorrow. The conven-
tion will nominate presidential cleo
tors and candidates for the supreme
bench and elect delegates at large
10 the national convention. The
state committee will meet again in
morrow TO formulate plans for a sec
ond state convention TO nominate a
candidate for governor. At It's for
mer meeting the committee passed
resolutions heartily approving the
Roosevelt administration and en-
dorslng the candidacy of William II.
Taft. Considerable opposition to the
program OF the Taft boomers has de-
veloped, but It Is not considered suf-
ficiently strong to prevent the en-.
dorsement OF the secretary OF war.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Wool Market Duh.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Boston, Mass, March 2i.--The
local wool market is dun but prices
are well maintained. Some improve
ment is reported from mill centers
although there are still many idle
looms. Recent estimates placed S5
to 40 per cent OF the New England
looms at work on mems wear goods.
business in foreign products had
been checked by opening Of Londen
sales.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26
Out Of Commission.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
ogden. Utah. March 2l..-.rhs
italian car Is out of the race at pres
ent. The machine is badly damaged
1t is 10 be brought back to Ogden
from point ninety miles west on
the old Central Pacific road and re-
paired in the local machine shop,
Before the car is in running condi-
ton the French and German ears
may again lead.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

The Chicago university has added
a course in farming and farm man
agement. This is interesting because
the Chicago university is large and
powerful school. Did its manage
ment find that the colleges giving
practical as well as literary and sci
entific courses, were taking away
students or because OF the awakened
sense in the Middle West that book
farming really means something?
Mr.. Rockefeller has endowed the
Chicago university with rare facill-
ties for the advancement of learning,
and the progress in the new branch
will be worth watching.-FortW Worth
Telegram,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

Japan has done what many people
wished it would do. 1t has invited
the American fleet to call at one OF
its ports during its voyage around
the world. 1t has given the United
States a chance to prove its friendl-
ness and 90 there once again as It did
years ago. The invitations should
be accepted by all means. 1t will not
do to offend Japan, but If the in
vitation is accepted, the Americans
should have care. Let them re-
member Port Arthur, let them re-
member the Maine.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

Because hogs have been selling at
very low price is no reason why
hog growers should become discour-
aged. Owing to unprecedented mar
keting due to the money stringency
and the high priced feed, hogs are
now in lighter supply throughout the
country, and the upward trend in
prices must come soon.-Stockman
and Farmer.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

TO cure some men OF drunken
ness 1t has been found necessary in
some towns to make the fine after
the second offense very large. AS
long as the fine is small the wife or
some member OF the family pays it,
and the court informs the wife or
other person that the culprit ought
to bear the burden and that If there
is another ofGense, the fine will be
500. This the woman is unable
to pay, and the man knows he will
have to work 1t out. And the Jail
sentence or the threat Of it is enough.
1t Is wonderful temperance argu-
ment. The same policy is being pur-
sued in the matter OF Migrants, and
1t is said that there is tendency to
hunt for work surprising amount
OF it among fellows who never had
been known TO work before.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

A Chicago woman who corfesses
to fifty burglaries says she always
left a little money for her victims.
Would that wives we're equally con-
siderate.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

1t is stated on authority that the
spectators who cornered the apple
market the past season have got
stung 100000 worth. The retail
ers, when they saw what was being
done to them, simply refused to buy,
and the fruit remains on their hands.
The spectators will look in vain for
sympathy from any quarter.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-03-26

interests are for the best Interests OF
the entire city he invites the support
OF voters in the election on April 7
and he pledges, II elected, active and
careful attention 10 the work OF
safeguarding and promoting the In
forests OF the city and In maintain
Ing the government OF tho city.