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The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-02-29

This is an example of the class legislation that
the people are beginning to understand more fully
than they have understood 1t gives enormous prof
its to few manufacturers at the expense of large
number of publishers. 1t keeps out the foreign
petition that every publisher would welcome and
sustains a monopoly
1t destroys the revenue the Government would
secure from a moderate duty and adds nothing to
the wages of men at work in paper manufactures,
who are compelled to band themselves together in
labor trusts to keep themselves above the level of
what is called the 'pauper labor of Europe" which
is an extravaganza of expression.
Although the Republican party is committed by
its managers to the principle and practice of the
extreme protection exemplified in the Dingley act
it is not unlikely that both principle and practice
would be voted down by large majority of that
party if it should be submitted a single PROPOSE
ton to Republicans exclusively apart from any test
of party loyalty
Yet the managers of the party refuse to permit
any revision of the tariff through legislative chan
nes or to countenance the organization of
mission for the consideration of revision.
In the past the managers of the party have re-
ceived large campaign contributions from the tariff
protected interests and it is presumed that this is
the cause of their unwilngness to disturb existing
conditions 1t is probable that the publisher of the
Omaha World Herald, though Democrat would
be willing to contribute one-ha of the sum of which
he is annually robbed by the protected paper trust,
if the other half could be saved. He might make
a proposition to the Republican managers-he and
all the other publishers.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-02-29

bued with anger to charge number of persons
with being liars.
1t could not complete this portion of its explana-
ton of the charges alleged without falling into the
that it had vindictvely applied to Others
Without any other than the promptings of
rancor, it assumed that the story of the Deseret
News and the Capital News had been concocted by
one who had nothing to do with it. thus reproducing
the spectacle of Satan rebuking sin.
When the Caldwell Tribune and the Salt Lake
Tribune first promulgated this bit of newspaper
gossip there not much in the way of nforma-
ton upon which to base the statement that the
Deseret News had purchased controlling interest
in the Boise Capital News, and the incident would
have passed without engendering excitement but for
undue emphasis placed upon reiterated dena1s by
both newspapers
1t was then that the affair began to assume i'm
portance and the public began to remember that it
had once been said in court by witness that the
Capital News had accepted money for opinion
the side of the hierarchy This circumstance strength
ened the suspicion that it might sell all its influence
for enough money and the story grew along with
the increasing rage of the two newspapers.
The appearance in last Saturdays issue of the
Capital News of a syndicated article of about five
columns, devoted to the defense of the Mormon
hierarchy and a denial of Norman indulgence in po-
lygamy, seemed to confirm the increasing belief
that the Deseret News in control, for it repre-
sents the quality of argument habitualy used by
that paper. The Deseret News has never been con
Quoted upon the basic principle of truth
1t is not an unreasonable conclusion that the Nor
establishment has taken steps toward tn:
Strengthening of its influence in Idaho. The oppo
siton is lining up for strong fight against polyga
nous practices and church participation in govern
ment and the hierarchy will naturally do what it
to keep its friends in position of power.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-02-29
Newspaper Control.

In its issue of the 18th inst the Caldwell Qdaho)
Tribune published the following statement
A rumor has gained currency in Caldwell that
the Deseret News of Salt Lake City has secured the
controlling interest in the Capital News OF Boise.
The Tribune has been unable to verify the rumor,
but it comes to us from persons who ought to
know.
Whereupon the Salt Lake Tribune, through Idaho
correspondents and on its account, elaborated
on the theme and the Capital News became so i'm
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-02-29
One of Hopkins Breaks.

There was recently a conflict of opinion between
Senator Hopkins and Rev. Mr.. Cooper, local min
ister at Piano. Illinois, The Senator was making
of the State in the interest of his reelec
ton, which will be due next winter and in defenC
ing his course the leading champion of Apostle
Smoot, he has been giving the Mormon establish
ment shining reputation.
Whenever opportunity offers, Mr.. Cooper pune
tHres the statements of the Senator and his meet
ings in portions of Illinois are given the zest of
a new issue. During of his Interruptions, Mr..
Cooper stated to the Hopkins audience that Mr..
Smoot testified as follows before the senatorial
committee that was investigating his right to
seat in the United States Senate:
Question-Was the law commanding polygamy
revelation from God?
Mr.. Smoot-T understand So
Question-That it came directly from God?
Senator Smoot-I understand so.
Question-You think the laws of God superior
to the laws of man?
Senator Smoot-I think the laws of God, upon
the conscience of man, superior
Having been driven into close corner, Senator
Hopkins denied in the presence of the audience
that Mr.. Smoot had given any such testimony but
the minister able to prove by the official tran
script of the evidence that Mr.. Smoot had tes
tilted and the referees scored black eye for the
Senator.
This is the Senator Hopkins who made notable
defense of Mr.. Smoot, Mormonism and polygamy
en- the floor of the Senate and was favored with
a letter of congratulation from President Roose
lelt for assisting the party organization in winning
a victory for the Mormon church through the tri-
umph of Mr.. Smoot.
The Plano incident encourages the belief that Mr..
Hopkins not keeping closely to the record when
he won the plaudits of the administration In the
presence of the evidence, it is clear enough that
Mr.. Smoot perjured himself when he took the
senatorial oath, else he perjured himself when
he swore that he considered the command of God
III relation to polygamy to be superior to the laws
OF
When he entered upon his senatorial duties, Mr..
Smoot subscribed to the following oath:
I do solemny swear that I will support and
defend the Constitution of the United States against
all enemies, foreign and domestic; that | will bear
true faith and allegiance to the same, ETC.
The Constitution does not take into account the
pretended revelation of Joseph Smith establishing
the institution of polygamy 1t deals with the laws
of man. Nevertheless, Mr.. Hopkins defended the
right of Mr.. Smoot to a seat in the United States
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-02-29

1t has been officially stated that the Secretary of
the Navy does not know whether the Evans fleet
will return to the Atlantic by way of the Suez Canal
or by way of Cape Horn. The fleet invited to
call at Australia and the response to the invitation
revealed the uncertainty of its movements.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-02-29

British Columbia's law applying educational
test to Japanese immigrants of short duration.
The chief justice dissolved it and ordered the release
of the detained immigrants
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Attack Express Companies.
Special to Daily Panhandle.

Special TO Daily Panhandle.
Duluth, Mimi July 24,-An at
tack on the money order business
transacted by the express companies
OF the country was made in a paper
read before the convention OF the
Minnesota Bankers Association, in
session here today. The matter will
be brought before the American
Bankers Association at its annual
convention this fall.
1t is alleged that as the express
companies are common carriers and
nothing else, they have no right to
do a banking business unless they
submit to the same regulations which
govern banks themselves in their
transactions. The bankers demand
that these companies submit TO exam
ination by federal and state banking
departments. They say that the ex-
press money orders which the compa-
MES issue and expect the banks to
cash, oftentimes when the local COM
panies have not sufficient funds
with which to meet these orders,
have always caused the bankers
great annoyance and inconvenience.
The effort OF the Bankers Associa-
ton is directed toward forcing the
express companies to give up this
feature OF their business or, II they
carry 1t on, to make them submit to
the regular examinations.
This afternoon the bankers will
enjoy trip on Lake Superior. On
Sunday, following the adjournment
OF the convention, the financiers will
leave on the steamer America for an
excursion on the Isle Royals.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Dedicate Battlefields.

Quebec, July 24.-Dedication of
the Quebec battlefields by His Royal
Highness the Prince OF Wales, fol-
lowing review on the Plains Of
Abraham, was today's feature of the
tercentenary. A vast crowd witness
ed the inspiring spectacle, which was
participated in by representatives Of
the vanishing indian tribes who made
a far different showing when they
held the balance OF power on the
quebec battlefields between the mot
iy armies OF soldiers of fortune from
Europe.
This afternoon the performance Of
the pageant on the plains will be re-
peated. The official ball at the par
lament house, given by the govern
ment of the province of Quebec, will
be held this evening.
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PERSONAL MENTION
y
X K 4 X X
(From Saturdays Daily.)

(From Saturdays Daily)
Mrs. r. N. Sparks is visiting with
her parents in Marlin, Texas.
R. b. House was a Childress Wis
itor on our streets today.
Rev. G. w. Barcus Of Hereford,
is visitor in the city today.
]. A. Havenkamp of Keller, Texas,
is a visitor in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. n Stivers are en-
joying an outing on the canyon this
week.
j. c. LaPrade of Tulia, is among
the business visitors on our streets
today.
E. Shoeman and ]. B. Clemens OF
st. Louis, are registered at the Elm
hirst.
links Curry from down Happy
way, Is business caller in Amarillo
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Glenn are
spending the day in Hereford with
friends.
Miss Bechtel of 1909 Taylor is
spending the day with friends at
Hereford.
John Rogers, Endee, n. NJ, is view
ing the sights OF the Panhandle me-
tropolis today.
Mrs. NJ. E, Umphres has returned
from an extended trip to friends and
relatives in California.
Mrs. w. A. Watkins at 1900 Van
Buren, entertained party Of ladies
at "42" this afternoon.
H. w. Branigar Of Burlington,
Iowa, is here today investigating the
possibilities of the Panhandle.
Attorney j. w. Eden of Roswell,
this morning surprised Mayor Lon
D, Mars with an informal call.
Miss Matte Collins, of Fort Worth,
is visiting in the city, the guest OF
Mrs. John Clary, sos Pierce street
Hiss Mcleod, of Abbott, Texas,
came in today for a visit with Rev
and Mrs. Ferguson on Taylor street
S. c. Hail, Wells-Fargo agent at
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30

tice, v|..
The Rev. Or, Henry I, Rasmus,
pastor OF the First NJ, e. church, and
Rev, Edwin b. Lockhart will be the
battery for the gospelers, while May
or c. Herbert Moore and Ben IL,
Rice, chief of the police department,
will do the twirllng and catching for
the administration. Asa V. Bradrick
has been selected to officiate rs UNI
pire for the ministers and Edward
], Cannon, counsel for the Northern
Pacific will hold the indicator for the
Moore cabinet,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
IL Can't BE Beat.

The best OF all teachers is expert.
ence. c. NJ. Harden, OF Silver City
y, c., says: 81 find Electric Bitters
does all that's claimed for II. For
stomach, liver and kidney troubles
II can't be beat, have tried It and
find It a most excellent medicine. "
Mr.. Harden is right; It's the best OF
4 medicines also for weakness, lame
back, and all run down conditions.
Best too for chills and malaria. Sold
under guarantee at L, o. Thompson
& Co.'S drug store. soc.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
WILL SELECT
CHAIRMAN
Committee Of Democrats VIII
Appoint Chief Of
Campaign
Special to Daily Panhandle.

special 10 Daily Pannandle.
Chicago, July GA manager Of
the Democratic national campaign
will be selected at a meeting to be
held at the Auditorium annex tomor-
row by a subcommittee Of the Dem
ocratic national committee. Mr..
Bryan will take part in the delibera-
tions and his decision as to a national
chairman and other officers will like
ly be accepted as final. Several OF
the members OF the subcommittee
have arrived already and have en-
tered upon a preliminary discussion
of the matter. The subcommittee
selected to choose the national Off
GERS consists OF Chairman Thomas
Taggert of Indiana, Hall Of Nebras-
ka, Mack Of New York, Osborne of
Wyoming, Greene of Rhode Island,
Ryan OF Wisconsin, Daniels of North
Carolina, Wade of Iowa, TomlinsoS
OF Alabama, Cole of California, and
Brady of Oklahoma.
1t is generally believed that John
II. Atwood, of Leavenworth, Kan"
will be chosen as national chairman,
Allie James of Kentucky, is also
prominently mentioned
Mr.. Bryan is understood to take
the view that man whose reputa-
tion is not national will be better
choice for chairman than some wide
ly known politician. 1t will be in
harmony with the action taken about
campaign contributions, and will
serve to emphasize the fact that the
party has broken with its old tradi-
tions. Atwood is lawyer and was
formerly attorney general of Kansas,
There is still some talk of Cam
pau, OF Michigan, and Lamb, of In
diana, but Campau's own state dele
cation refused to re-eleCt him mem
Der OF the national committee, while
as to Lamb, there is grave doubt of
the ACCESSIBILITY of choosing the chair
man from the same state from which
one of the candidates comes. There
was some talk about James NJ. Kerr,
of Pennsylvania, the man who defeat
ed Guffey.
1t is probable that at tomorrow's
meeting Mr.. Bryan will agree upon
final plans for the formal notifica-
tion ceremony, which will take place
at his home, Fairview, near Lincoln,
Neb., on August IL.
Coincident with tomorrow's meet
ing of the subcommittee delegates
TO the national convention of Hearst's
* dependence Party will begin to ar
Re In Chicago. 1t has been sug-
Aed that Mr.. Bryan may have
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
$500 for PaNSing House.

Mr. S. b, Burnett Of Fort Worth,
dropped into the Chamber of Com
merce today and subscribed $500 and
demanded to knox II the amarillo
people were taking an interest and
II they were enthusiastic for this
great industry. he said II the poo-
pie only knew anE could appreciate
the value of the packing house to
Amarillo. they would be hustng to
beat the band. He concluded by
asking what would Fort Worth be
without her packing house?
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
HUMAN MONSTERS.
pssoneratss Who Have ReVeled In
Deeds Of Blood.
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DegonerAtes Who Have ReVeled In
Deeds Of Blood.
No country is free from nightmare
creatures, twisted natures apparently
born without the slightest respect for
human life, Some, indeed. seem ac'
tualiy 10 take a horrible delight In the
destruction OF their fellow creatures,
Such a one was Alfred Knapp, execut.
ed at Hamilton, o., In August, 1915,
for the murder OF his wife and four
other women After his conviction
and when be saw that no cope Of life
remained he coolly admitted that he
had been a stranger for years, pounc-
Ing on little children, throttling them
to death and hiding their bodies,
The human mole" was a German
degenerate whose horrible crimes
shocked not only Germany, but the
whole world. Johann Bobbe was his
name Though thin and weak looking,
his hands aud arms were abnormally
developed, and his finger nails were
simply claws without any other tools
than his hands he could burrow into
the solid earth.
He had n little tobacco shop In q
back street In Berlin, and here he eI'
cavOted a deep pit under the door and
arranged a trapdoor over 1t. AT the
bottom OF the pit was a huge Iron
spike. He would decoy his victims
on to this trap and hurl them down to
be lmpnled on the spike below.
No one knows the full tale OF his VIC
tins. A deep pit was found in tho
yard adjacent which was half full OF
moldering human remains. Among
others was Bobbe's own wife.
Another German criminal OF a sim
liar type was the schoolteacher Muel-
Ter, who was arrested on suspicion Of
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
CAMP HAYES Scene
OF Death AND DANGER
Three Soldiers Killed and Half Hundred In
jurad In Camp By Fierce Storm
and Lightning

are women and children who had
been visiting the camp, Governor
Stuart's tent was blown down and
the governor and his guests were
buried under canvas, A tall iron
flagstaff In front OF Governor
Stuarrs and General Wiley's tent
was struck by lightning, stunning
several members Of the governors
staff. In the case Of each man killed
the new army puttees furnished Just
before the men went into camp were
torn from the limbs, the steel ribs,
being exposed, Some officers believe
the steel attracted lightning,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30

murder at Duernbufg, near Bayreuth.
Evidence against him was only cir
cumstantial and II seemed that no
might escape tlll the magistrate had
the remains OF widow, who was sup
posed TO be a victim Of bis, dug up.
and Mueller was confronted with them.
Then be broke down aud confessed to
a string OF murders extending over n
period OF eight years, The details were
80 terrible that the court was cleared.
and later the magistrate himself came
out white and shaken.-London An
swers.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Preachers to Play Ball.

Special to Daily Panhandle.
Spokane, Wash, July 24.-Spo-
kanes Methodist ministers will lay
aside their clerical garments tomor-
row and, donning the uniforms OF
baseball players, will meet the city
fathers in a contest for supremacy on
the diamond. Proceeds of the game
will be used for charitable and re-
ligious purposes and Natatorium
Park will doubtless be crowded with
fans. Great confidence is expressed
in the Methodist camp, as the "sky
pilots" have shown up we'll in prac-
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Obituary.
(From Saturdays Daily)


Matte e, Foster, born In Georgia;
married 10 l.. b. watkins, Dee, G,
1878, resided In Texas until time OF
her death, July H. 1908, A broth
or, II, A, Foster, residing at Mount
Vernon, Texas, a sister, Mrs, Jennie
Macarthur, residing in Dauthorn, Ala,
and her husband, survive to mourn
the loss OF most loved and cherish
ed sister and wife,
To secure the most skilled OF medI-
cal attention, Mrs, watkins was TAX
en- to the Polytechnic hospital in New
York, where her case was personally
taken in hand by the celebrated Dr..
John A, Wyeth and Miss Carson
head CT the trained nurses OF the in
stitute. Mr.. Watkins holds In high
est respect these kind people who
did all that was within human power
for the relief and aid OF his loved
one, now deceased,
The remains arrived in Amarillo
last "Wednesday and were met at the
train by scores Of friends OF the
family, friends who with the deceas-
ed and husband had passed through
the vicissitudes OF pioneer days on
the plains and came to pay the last
sacred tribute to her who has gone
to her eternal reward The floral
offerings we're many, attesting the
love and reverence in which deceased
was held by her neighbors. The
last sad rites were conducted In a
tender and touching manner by Rev.
c, n. n. Ferguson for four years
the deceased's pastor OF the NJ Il.
church Of Quanah
or the pioneer plains people there
was none better known, none more
greatly beloved than Mrs, L. B, Wat
kins. In all those attentions, when
others we're bereayed or otherwise
suffering, Mrs. Watkins was ever
ready with an encouraging word or
ministering hand. Overlooking the
weakness of human nature she
sought to draw out the good through
strong, deep, true womanly sym
PATTY, which extended to everyone
with whom she came in contact.
Though we'll advanced in years, she
inspired in her husband that ex-
quisite tenderness and gallantry and
continual solicitude which served to
almost idealize her domestic life and
especially endear her and her hus-
band to their friends.
While unconventional in the affairs
OF every day life l.. B. Watkins in
his association with his fellow men,
none could know him, be it ever SO
short an acquaintance, without being
impressed with the amiable esteem
md thoughtful consideration in
which he held his wife, veritable
part Of her being thus fulfilling to
greatest degree the most sacred ordi-
nance of God. However, while words
can only emphasize the strain on the
tenderest heart-strings, Mr.. Watkins
must certainly find some consolation
in this hour OF his deepest anguish
that he used every human agency
procurable to relieve the suffering
and prolong the life OF his devoted
wife.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Assoclated Press.

Associated Press,
Gettysburg, Pa, July 2i.--Au all
night search throughout Camp Hayes
where 10000 men Of the National
Guard OF Pennsylvania have been in
camp for a week, Rnd which was Wis
tied last night by a terrific electrical
and windstorm, sbGws three soldiers
struck dead by lightning and nearly
half a hundred others injured. II
was probably the widest night on
the historic battle ground eXperlen-
ccd since the memorable July Of
1863. Cots in the hospital tent were
filled with injures. some OF whom
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
NELSON 6 URAuGHUN Business Colleges

Fort. Worth and San Antonio. Texas guarantees 10
each you book keeping and banking IN from elghtto
ten weeks ana shorthand In as short time as any
other hrst-clAsa College Positions secured Or
money refunded. Notes accepted for tuition, For
catalogue address NELSON q DRAUOHON Bus
mess College Corner en-, and Main Srse,s, Fort
Worth on 5o7 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio. Texas.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Hi.,orleal RsxsIatIsn.

'How did you distinguish Achilles
from the glrlsr' asked the Greeks.
"How could you see that he was n
man In woman's garbT
"He didn't" explained Ulysses.
drop hts handkerchief every time hS
turned around." -Kansas City Journal.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
Automobile For Sale.

Good secondhand automobile
Northern" for sale, in fair shape.
Must sell at once. Full informa-
ton and price sent on request. Write
VAL MILLER, Portales, N. NJ.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30
West Texas Baptists.
Special to Daily Panh indie.

Special to Daily Panh indie.
Stamford Texas, July 24.-Some
OF the most prominent men of the
Baptist church are arriving here to-
day to take charge of the second an
nual meeting of the West Texas Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union. Among
the speakers will be the Rev, w. B..
Riley, of Minneapolis, and the Rev.
T. B. Ray, educational secretary Of
the foreign mission board.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-30

FOR sALE-Two yearling shorthorn
bulls. Price reasonable, Address
Arthur Axen, 81. Francis, Texas.
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EUIIUTo UH OUIIHRs
Special to Daily Panhandle.

Sioux Falls, S, D., July 24.-Mem-
bers of the South Dakota Press AS
ISOLATION will leave the eastern Sec
ton of the state today for the Black
Hills, where the annual midsummer
outing will be held Rapid City,
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A Dime Novel Reader.

"Dld you tell Johnny to split THAI
klndlmgp ,,,,4~~es,l
"Yes." - ~,
"But he didn't do t."
mo; no said he'd swim In blood
first Washington Herald !