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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

grossmen II they wish 10 zee them.
"NeM only In Importance from the
physical standpoint touching the
Panama canal, comes the question Of
developing by The United states Of
our own waterways THAT must be
done by the policy Of irrigation at
the headwatcrs up IN The arid re-
gions, and it is TO be done by con-
meeting our soacoast with the lakes
by channel from the Gulf OF Mex
leo 10 the Great Lakes, and we VIII
see that that work Is done Just as
honestly just as efficiently, as the
Panama canal work has been done,
and no work could BE- done from be-
ginning TO end moro honestly or
moro efficiently"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Who Wants Lyon g. HeaIy Piano :?
. We have learned OF an unusual bar
gain in Lyon & Healy Piano. This
instrument is one OF the regular style
instruments. 1t is of the very latest
design, semi-colonial, and the case is
of exquisite mahogany. The musical
portion OF the instrument is fully up
to the high standard OF all Lyon &
Healy pianos. This particular instru-
ment was in the possession of a pri-
vate owner for a few months only
and shows no trace of wear.
If you are interested, write to Ly-
on & Healy, n Adams street, Chica-
go, for an illustration of this piano.
and also for the low net price they
are willing to name on this and other
special bargains in slightly used pi-
amos. Ask for their special sales list
of such bargains and their offer of
sales agents discounts for 80 days.
Uprights from 800 to 3175 that
were originally priced for more than
double these prices.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

With the conviction OF Ruet, pro-
yided the higher courts do not nullliy
the good work OF the prosecution,
will pass into prison one OF the most
despicable and one OF the most crafty
OF Amerlcap boodler. In this ac-
complement all champions OF civic
righteousness may we'll take courage.
Thieyery. like the poor, we will al
ways have with us In some form, so
long as man inhabits the earth; yet
the Wholesale dsbauchery OF mu-
inequalities will grow less from these
dRys Of relentless prosecution of such
Characters az Ruef Schmitz and their
hangers on. Pennsylvania, also, Is
setting a good example in the castl-
sNtion OF her capitol boodlers. ST.
Louis long ago routed her vicious
brood. Thus the work OF purifying
goes happily on.
With the municipal commission
form OF government taking root over
the land, there grows less and less
opportunity for plumber. The re-
naiSS~acs OF che AnOrtOan conscience
10 an accomplished fact, and sinners
In high places will flnd q stumpy
road to travel hereafter. Deeency
and honor must be rcspeoted or tn,
steel srstinG Of the feion's cell will
become familiar to many more hui
man AiSds Of prey.
To country consSRtula4es Atbor-
neg hSneY on his recovery from his
wounds and his triumph over the
hosts Of Doodle. He has much more
work to do, It Is hoped he will fnd
the morsl support OF San FTanclscans
hereafter something they did not
give him heretofore.
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GU TLINES OF
CITY SCHOOL
SUIT
Why Possession Of Funds and
Property Is Prayed By
Petitioners

The case mentioned briefly In yes.
terday's Issue Of the Daily PRnhan-
die under the title Of f, VI. Ong et
al, vs.. VI. c. Mobiles ct al, II one in
which Mcssrs. +. VI. Ong, j. VI. Pier
son, W. u. Patterson, j. L.. Penny, X.
l.. stringfellow, II. II, Cooper and
+. =. Powell, seek az the hands OF
W. G. Mobiles, J.. 4. Wells, J. u. Bart
lett X. u, NewCOme and J. W.
Crudgington and the Amarillo Ma
tional bank, certain funds and prop
critics alleged 10 he in the possession
OF the defendants, the same being
property Of the Amarillo public
schools.
The plaintiffs contend that they
are indeed the trustees and there
fore the cuStOdiRns OF the properties
and funds Of the schools OF the City
Of Amarillo, and that the defendants
are not entitled TO hold said prop
erty, having been legally displaced in
an election held August 10, 1908,
by the plaintiffs aforesaid.
II is further stated that the cleo
ton at which the plaintiffs were
named trustees for the schools OF
the Oity OF Amarillo was ordered 10
due form and according TO law by
Jude Sam Merrill OF Potter county,
and was held August ~. 1908. They
show that l.. A. Wells and A. b.
Spencer were elected on the board.
but failed TO qualify, and that their
places were supplied by the board
comprising the plaintiffs in this case,
with H. II. Cooper and w. b. Patter-
son.
The plaintiffs further alleged that
the election at which they we're nam
ed as trustees for the Amarillo pub
lie schools followed an election held
August 10, to determine whether
the boundaries OF the Amarillo In
dependent school district shall be
confined to the CITY Of Amarillo, and |
that the proposition carried.
1t is alleged that the plaintiffs re-
ceiyed commissions OF office as said |
trustees from the official warranted |
in issuing such instruments, and that
they, as matter of fact, are and
have been such trustees and entitled
to have and to hold the properties be-
longing to the schools since such
issuance.
The plaintiffs ask at the hands OF
the court custody Of the various
school buildings, the school funds
and possession of the premises, rem
tails upon the buildings now occu-
pied by the schools for such time as
has elapsed since their election and
qualification, and for such damages
and relief as is warranted under the
alleged to be prevailing.
1t is specially charged that the
defendants were trustees under the
charter or act creating the Amar-
lilo Independent school district and
passed In 1905, set forth in the acts
Of the legislature of that year on
pages 391-332, which act is alleged
by the plaintiffs to be of non-effect
md utterly void. ThE fact coupled
with the election and qualification Of
the plaintiffs as trustees for the
Amarillo schools Is the basis for the
present contention.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

COTTON SEED, Cake, Meal aud
Hulls. Get our prices before buying.
Kaffir Corn, Maize, Cane and Millet
Seed; get our prices before selling.
1t will pay you to figure with us on
the above. Early Grain & Hay Co.,
Amarillo, Tex. Office and Ware
house II and Johnson. 114tfc
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

the directions, ] know I would now
be completely cured. am dnever-
theless, deeply grateful for the re-
hef l obtained from the use OF Doan's
Kidney pills and am glad to state
that It has proven OF a lasting ma
ture."
For sale BY all dealers. Price so
cents. Fostsr-AIilbuWn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--Doan's-
and take no other,
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TWO TOTS STRAY
= MILES FROM HOME.

4 Waco, Tex, Dec l2.-Thc
4 two children OF 7, f. Renfro, 4
4 aged 3 and T. were found late 4
= last night five miles in the 4
= country after having disappear 4
= ed from here, The Renfros 4
= live at Hcwett, nine miles south
4 Of Waco The children strayed 4
4 away from home while the par 4
4 ents we're shopping in Waco. 4
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Fort Worth, Dec. 12.-The state
today began taking Febuttal testl-
mony in the case OF Frank McCue,
charged with the murder OF Earl
Mabry near Dallas. The defense
rested late yesterday. Arguments
may begin Monday. The state is try
ing to break down the alibi of the
defense. atqU,w
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
AT THE CORN SHOW.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 12.--This was
Governors Day" at the National
Corn show in session in this city,
and Governor Brooks OF Wyoming
spoke on Western Accomplishments
and Needs"
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TAFT AT WHITE HOUSE.
Associated Press

4 Associated Press. 4
4 Washington. D. c., Dee. Ia 4
4 After receiving large number 4
4 OF callers at the Boardman res K
4 idence ProSidsnt-eleet TAFT went 4
4 to the White House today as a 4
4 luncheon guest of Mr.. Roosevelt 4
4 and remained considerable Il
4 time in conference with the 4
4 President and Secretary Root. 4
X National Chairman Hitchcock 4
4 came here from New York and 4
X was also received by the Pres K
4 ident. 4
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JOHN l.. GETS DIVORCE.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE decree Of
divorce. for which John L. Sullivan,
former champion puguist, recently
applied for In this oily, was granted
today on grounds OF desertion.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

day for the first time since the day
he was shot.
"Ruefs face paled as the ye~-St
Was read, and his eyes remained fix
ed for long time upon the Jurors.
Then he whispered a few words Of
encouragement to his aged father
apd sent him out OF the room to
break the news TO the defendants
mother and sisters.
"Ruers conviction renders him
liable TO maximum penalty Of four.
teen years In the penitentlary,"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

George NJ Cohan, having deter
mined to girdle the globe, It only
remains for some one TO 20 on ahead
and make fortune selling ear
muffs.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell at public auction at my
residence, miles east of Amarillo,
6 miles west OF Washburn, commenc-
ing at 1880 p. mo sharp, my entire
line Of horses, mules, cows, hogs,
farming implements, household goods
etc
13-9W-2-p. ]. r. sWIsHER.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

FOR SALE--A few gltedged VEN
doris lien notes, or will trade for
Amarillo income property, or smooth
plains land. ]. S. Little, 600 Harrison,
phone SS7. whip
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Fort Worth Livestock,
IeIai to Daily Panhandle

BpoeIaI to Daily Panhandle.
Fort Worth, Dec. 12.-Cattls re-
ceipts 900. Hogs 1,4OO.
steers, fair, steady; tops, $4.75.
Cows, fair steady; tops. $40.
Calves, medium steady; tops $3.50.
Hogs, fair, lower; tops, $3.50.
McCUE TRIAL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
ROUND OF GAYETY
 FOR SAILOR MEN Admiral Evans Is Too III To Be
 Entertained OFFICERS WELL RECEIVED While Admiral Bob" Is Suffering From Rheumatism His Officers and Men Are Royalty Received
 By the Braziians.
OFFICERS WELL RECEIVED

Rio Janeiro, January 13.-swinging lazily at their anchorages. the American battleships early this morning seemed as though they were enjoying a well-earned rest. after their run of 3000 miles and more from Trinidad. They lay under the green hills of Rio. in the shadow of Mount corcovada, that looks right down into the streets of the city and soon the streets took on a lively appearance, as thousands made their way down by the edge of the water, where they could watch the ships and the launches dash ing In and out.
 A right warm welcome awaited the fleet from the very moment the signal flags went lip announcing it's approach; and from the first landing of the lib erty' men until anchor is weighed again Rio has much in store for those who wish to view it's beauties and enjoy it's bounty.
 Entertainments have been arranged for almost every hour in the day and some of the hours of the night, as we'll but the fact that Rear Admiral Evans, the commander of the fleet, is i'll, has caused the deepest regret. The Brazilian off cials deplore this the more, as they wished especially to make this visit the occa- sion for marked attentions to the Amer icans; but Admiral Evans is suffering from rheumatism and it Is feared he will not be able to be present at the fetes and without his presence, these must lose something of their character.
 Today Admrals Emery, Thomas and I. t,1 tl,a tui nt all the battleships, paid visit to the minister of marine, Admiral Alencar, who returned the visit on board Admiral Evans flagship Connecticut Later the American officers went to Metropolis, the home of the diplomatic corps, some 2- Emiles distant from the capital to attena the reception of President Penna, and a banquet given in their honor by the American ambassador. Irving E. Dudley. They were accompanied on their trip ia Metropolis by many high Brazilian of hcials, and by representatives of the various legations, wno, on Saturday, came into Rio for the purpose of greeting the American officers on their arrival. Among these was the attache of the Jap anese legation, who extended cordial greetings on behalf of his country
 All the papers here publish long ac- counts of the voyage of the American fleet and the manner of it's welcome here. The Journal of Commerce which Is print ing an edition in English, published dis patches from New York to the effect that the people of the United States are euri- ously anxious as to the nature of the re- ception the fleet will meet at Rio, in view of the differences arising between the respective delegates of the two countries at the recent peace conference at Ihe Hague.
 "~The American people may set their minds at rest" said the paper, for never was a heartier or more spontaneous well come extended to any representatives Of any nation than that which yesterday Brazilians extended to their brothers of inc nOrth.'
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W. |. DOUGLAS FOR
 VICE PRESIDENT New Boom Started For Former
 Governor
RUNNING MATE FOR BSS N
Labor People of the NewG 2 gland States Will Be More Thac 2 ased To See Douglas O
 Democratic Tic

Washington, January 13-tSpecfal)- There is a new boom out. Friends of w. L. Douglas, former governor of Mass achusetts, are booming him as the best man the democrats can find to run for the Vice Presidency on the ticket with Bry- an as the Presidential candidate.
 The Douglas boom is given the color of reality because of his strength with or ganized labor throughout the country, and especially in New York and the New England states. 1t was said here today that MT. Douglas will accept the Vice Presidential nomination. This, however, is not authoritative, as he has given out no announcement as to what he would do if the job were offered him.
 In this city gerat interest is felt among the labor people, because of the report that well organized attempt will be made to put Douglas on the ticket with Bryan
 Sam Denedrey, editor of the Trades Unionist, secretary of the Central Labor union, and organizer of the American Federation of Labor. said today:
 'There is no man In the democratic party who would draw from the ranks of organized labor so hearty and strong support for the Vice Presidency as for mer Governor Douglas of Massachusetts. Always fair to his army of employees, ideal in his treatment of the subordinates in his large manufacturing industries, MT. Douglas commands the respect and ad- miration of the working people of the en- tire country regardless of their political ties. In my judgment he would receive the almost unanimous support of organ ized labor all over the country whether they be democrats or republicans. His nomination would command the solid labor vote of the New England states without question, and his nomination would, with the great labor vote of the empire state. make him factor for the national democratic ticket" ". S.
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Movement To Restore canteen.

New York, January 13.-The governing board of the Army Canteen association, an association of men who hope to in- duce Congress to repeal the law which prohibits the sale of beer and light wines at army posts and soldiers homes, IS taking active steps to organize branches of the association in every state in the union. that a united pressure may be brought to bear on Congress to restore the canteen, as recommended by practi- cally every officer in the army. Gen. George B. Loud, prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, is president of the association. Major Gen eral Frederick D. Grant, and many other prominent army officers are giving the movement their hearty support.
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Leavitt penles Renorts.

Paris, January 1S-W. H. Leavitt, son in-law of William eJnnings Bryan, today y in-law of William Jennings Bryan. today divorce proceedings by his wife were In contemplation. MT. I.eavitt received a letter today from his wife. who Is at Brindisi. Mrs. Leavitt and the children. accompanied by Mrs. Bryan, are going to Cairo, to spend the winter for the benefit of the children's health. They will re- turn to Paris and join Mir. Leavitt in Aprl.
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swindIers At Work.

New York, January 13.-Clerks and sten- ographers in downtown office buildings are being besieged by men and women who have found a new swindle. They sell pamphlets describing Harry K. Thaw and his wife and the killing of Stanford White, claiming that they are raising a defense fund for Thaw. The pamphlets are lurid to a degree and at least one of them is written in verse. They sell for 25 cents and prospective purchasers are urged to buy with stories of the need for a defense fund if Thaw Is to have a fair trial No arrests have yet been made but Thaw's friends and lawyers have reported the matter to the police and asked them to keep a lookout for these swindlers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Union Officers Elected.

Lafayette, Ind, January 13.-The 250,0OO votes cast by the members of the Brotherhood of Painters, Deco rators and Paperhangers of America have been counted The officers are elected for two years, and are as fol- lows: General president, J. c. Bahlhorn of Detroit Mich; general secretary treasurer, G. J. Skemp of San Fran cisco: first general vice president, George s. Hedrick Albany, N. Y.; sec ond, Charles March, Toronto, Ont; third, Frank Leslie, St. Louis; fourth, Elias Briendenvach, Dayton, O.; fifth, A. c. Smith, Omaha, Neb.; sixth, c. A.. Tutwiler, Memphis, Tenn.
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Mrs IT Harris Dies.

Alexander City, January 13.-(Speeial.)- Mrs. J. T. Harris, relict of a former prominent merchant here, died last night and was buried in the city cemetery this afternoon. Mrs. Harris was well-known for her many noble traits of character and her death IS a distinct shock to those who knew her. She is survived by two sons and three daughters.
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Record In Tobacco Stocks.

Lexington. Ky, January 13.-Six hun- dred thousand pounds of white burley to- bacco was on the floor of the loose leaf warehouses here today This breaks all records. Wagons have been coming in from all over the tobacco districts since Saturday night. The warehouses are strongly guarded nightly against sur prise by night riders by special officers and a squad of soldiers with a Gatling gun. Several surrounding towns are also being guarded nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Rankhead sworn In.

Washington, January 13. -(Special)- Escorted to the Vice Presidents desk by Senator Johnston. John Hollis Bank head of Alabama was today sworn in as member of the United States Senate.
 The new Alabama senator was warmly congratulated by his new colleagues. His long service in the House has made him known to all the old members of the Senate who gave him a hearty welcome.
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Mrs. Custer Will Build Home.

New York, January 13-Mrs. Elizabeth Custer, widow of General Custer, who was killed in the Indian massacre in the west in 1876, intends to erect home for aged literary women as a memorial to her husband. She has purchased 16 lots in Bronxville, Westchester' county, and will erect the home there. Mrs. Custer has written several books and has long been interested in literary women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Second Victim of Tragedy.

New York, January 13.-Mrs. Catherine Martin, who was shot by her husband, Albert w. Martin, in their apartments in a Brooklyn hotel last Saturday, died early today. Martin died Saturday from a self-inf1icted bullet wound. The double tragedy Is said to have resulted from a suit for separation begun by the wife. Mrs. Martin was native of Charlottes- vile, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-14
Siaht Is Maddening.

Hundreds of persons surrounded the burning structure apparently uncon- scious of the pending danger from fall ing walls. Many parents who had children in the opera house are pacing to and fro almost maddened by the aw- full sight.
 The night was one of wailing and an- guish The shrieks of mothers who had rushed to the scene as soon as they learned of the fire was pitiful. As the night wore on, the crowds sur rounding the building grew to such proportions that it was almost 1mpos- sible for the police force, which had been augmented by score of men from Pottstown and Reading, to keep the people back. One woman who said she had lost her entire family in the theatre, was with difficulty re- strained from throwing herself into the flames.
 At 1 o'clock a especial train from Read ing, bearing physicians and nurses reached here, but there was little Tor them to do, as the injured who had dashed themselves to the pavement had been cared for. few minutes after midnight the rear wall of the theatre col lapsed The flames broke out anew and those who had hoped to be able to find the remains of some of their loved ones turned In despair from the scene.
 Many TrampIed Upon.
 It is estimated that at least 75 persons were injured by being trampled on in the stairway or by jumping from the wln- dows.
 Of this number at least a score were fatally injured and at least half a dozen succumbed to their injuries after being hurried to one of the temporary hospitals. Three children, ranging in age from to F years, and one woman who was dragged from the building by persons who had rushed to the rescue had been trampled almost to a pulp. The skull of one of the unfortunate children had been crushed as though 1t was an egg sfkil.
 The fire was under control shortly be- fore 1 o'clock, but it will be impossible to attempt to make a search of the ruins before tomorrow. It is extremely doubt full if the remains of the victims can be distinguished from the debris, as many persons in the audience were covered with burning oil as the lamps exploded.
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wounded were rushed by carriages and oth her means of conveyance.
 Boyertown is a borough with a popu- lation of about 2500, and is located about midway between Pottstown and Reading.
 The fire is not yet under control, but it is not thought 1t will be comlnunica- ted to other property. as the opera house is on plot of ground by itself
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Diaries of Teachers.

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Keller to the Front.

A tinge of picturesqueness was given to the debate when the venerable former speaker J. Warren Keller of Ohio. rose and placed himself in close to MT. Webb. the youngest member of the house, who had just sat down, The amendment was lost. Strong opposition to suffciency of the penalties prescribed in the section re- lating to bribery of government officials or members of congress was manifested by several members, democrats, led by
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Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate today confirmed the nomi- nations of District Attorney Street or the Birmingham district, District Attorney Ambrecht and Marshal Dean of the Mo bile district and Postmaster Harkins or Fayette. Ala.
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