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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
HUNDREDS SLAIN SUNDAY
MANY VICTIMS OF BRUTALITY
OF CZAR'S TROOPS ARE
WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
SLAUGHTER MERClLESS
Despite Unresisting Attitude Of Per-
SLAMS, Assailants lombard Gov.
ernment House and De-
molish Homes.

London, Dec. 25.-Massacres have
been going on in Resht since Satur-
day, according TO official kilograms
received here today. II is stated that
on Sunday five hundred Persians
were killed by the Russians. many
OF them being women and children.
The Persians are being exhorted not
to fight and not 10 give the slightest
provocation. but the massacres still
continue.
The government house has been
bombarded and many government Of
ficials and police have been slaugh-
tered. Private houses have been de-
molished, and il Is reported that the
Russians killed four unarmed Arme-
mans in Tabriz.
THE people of Persia" said the
dispatch. "are stupefled at the atti-
tade OF Russia, especially as these
outrnges have followed Immediately
on the scoeptpce by Persia oi .tas
Russian ultimatum. and when Persia
has shown every desire and dispo-
sition TO conciliate Russia and estab-
lish friendly relations"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
DIR. ROBINSON's son y
RECEIVERS FROM FEVER

Ernest +. Robinson. Jr.. is practi-
cally well again after an attack OF
scarlet fever at the home Of his par
ents, Dr and Mrs. r. +. Robinson,
at the parsonage OF the Polk Street
Methodist church. The attending
physician states that the little fellow
has passed all danger. and he Is now
being detained beyond the point at
which he might endanger those who
come In contact with him.
Both family and physician are TAX
ing every possible precaution
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
FIGHTING CONTINUES
SEVERE At TABRIZ

Bv Associated Press
julia, Persia Dec. 25.-According
TO information received here. fight
ing continues in the streets OF Tabriz
between the Russian guards and tho
Persian onstitutionalists. Russian
reinforcements consisting OF a regi-
ment OF riflemen and cossacks, with
a mounted battery which let, here
December 2S for that city. arrived
here today. having encountered 1T
tie opposition.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
Adyices Reach LAREDO.

by Associated rress
Laredo. Tex, Dec. 25.-According
to private telegram received here.
bearing the signature of General Ge-
ronimo Trevino. the Mexican military
commander. General Bernardo Reyes
has been taken prisoner.
/. Reyes, according to the telegram,
surrendered after his forces had
been defeated by the federal troops
near linares TODAY.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
Surprise at Washington.

Nv associated Press.
Washington, ID c., Dec. 25.--1he
surrender of General Reyes was a
surprise both to the Safe Department
and the Mexican embassy. although II
was generally believed that his cap
ture was inevitable.
Neither the government nor En-
bassy tonight had received official
word OF his surrender. but both are
relieved by the turn of events.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
COUNTY COURT GOES
OVER FOR HOLIDAYS

On account OF the holidays. Judge
W. NJ. Jeter has announced that there
will be no business in the county
court next week. This Is the first
week Of the term. and IL was design
ed that criminal matters should be
brought up for consideration. This
was found to be impossible. and the
docket has Just been moved forward
one week.
II Is probable that on account or
the New Year observances. there will
be little II anything taken up next
Monday. but business will be opened
up with rush Tuesday, provided
nothing unforeseen happens.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
SUN yAT SEN
At SHANGHAI
Prospective President of
Chinese Escorted Down
River BY warships

Ry Associated Press
Shanghai. Dec 25.--Dr sun Yat
Sen, one of the leading promoters oi
the revolution. who may 10 named
president for the proposed republic
boarded a launch soon after his ar
rival here this morning and WAS es
corted down the rievr by two war
ships.
lie Is now discussing the situation
with Wu Ting Fang, foreign secre-
tary OF the provisional revolutionary
cabinet.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
GENERAL REYES
TAKEN PRISONER
Leader of Revolt in Mexico
Confined in Lin.
ares Jail
VOLUNTARY SURRENDER
GRAY-HAIRED REBEL FRANKLY
ADMITTED THAT HIS DREAM
OF CONQUEST WAS
DISPELLED.


Linares, Mex. Dec. Defeated
and stripped OF his former arrogance
and pride. General Bernardo Reyes,
Mexico's one time great military lead
er OF a revolt which threatened to
tear the country from border TO bor-
der, was tonight placed In jail here.
He surrendered today officially to
General Trevine his enemy for years.
General Reves was later releasd up
on his promise not TO leave the city.
Riding alone In to Linares today.
the gray-haired rebel gave himself up
TO lieutenant commanding twenty
five rurales. Reyes frankly admitted
that hi sdream OF another success
full revolution had come TO a close,
and placed himself at Trevine's dis
posal II called upon the army and
the people, and nc one responded"
said General Reeves. This attitude.
| considered as a protest, and | am
resolved not to continue this wal
against the government l place my.
self at your disposition.
General Reyes asked no guaran'
tee for himself, but pleaded for mer'
cy for the little group of followers
who have not yet surrendered.
Rudolfo Reyes. son OF the general,
announced to night from st. Louis
when informed that his father hat
surrendered. that he would so 4
Washington TO talk with the 2ificki
there vegarding the conditions II
Mexico. He says that the people O.
the United States do not understand
conditions existing in the southern
republic.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
DIR. AND MKs. LITTLE y
VISITING IN AMARILLO

nr. and Mrs. F.. W. Little are in
Amarillo from Englewood. Kansas.
as the guests Of the latter's brother,
A. 4. Meyer. until New Years. Mrs.
Little. formerly Miss Pauline Meyer,
is well known and popular In ANA
rillo, and she will doubtless re-
ceive many calls during the briei
week she remains In this city.
DR.. Little has frequently visited In
Amarillo, and has made a large num-
Der of friends here.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
GIFT FROM NAVY
To bENEFA ACTORS
Presents Made to ROckefel.
Ter, Sage and Helen
Gould

New York. Dec. 25.-Boys OF the
navy surprised John d. Rockefeller,
Mrs Russell Sage and Miss HELEN
Gould with Christmas presents to-
day In appreciation of the help the
trio has rendered in giving to the
navy the Y. NJ. c. A. Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter was presented with a handsome
table cover which the sailors them-
selves had embroidered, working out
naval emblems with greatest skill
and precision.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
MEETING WEDNESDAY

Announcement is made for a meet
ing OF the Missionary society OF the
Polk Street Methodist church We'd
nesday afternoon at 3 o'clock This
meeting will be held in the church
building. and tho hope is expressed
that the attendance be liberal, as
matters OF interest and importance
will claim attention.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
CHICAGO PRISONERS
GET CHRISTMAS FEAST

Chicago, ILL., Dec. 25.- Seventy
seven murderers with six hundred
other prisoners. partook OF Christmas
dinner and exchanged yuletide greet
ings In the Cook county Jail today.
Revival meetings and song services
were held. led by the murderers who
have repented.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
UNITED STATES KEEPS
WATCH ON SITUATION

IiY NssociatcI FTC1s
Washington, d. C.. Dec. 25.-Tho
arrival OF four more naval vessels of
the United States Aslatic squadron
In Shanghai yesterday has made II
apparent that the United States Ia
keeping close watch on the situation
there. where a peace conference Is
heing held between the lmperialists
and the revolutionists. With the ar
rival OF the Cruisers New Orleans,
Cincinnati and Albany and the de-
stroyer Dale. the total of American
vessels In Chinese waters around
Shanghai Is raised 10 eleven.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
R|CHESON CELL
FLOWER-OECKEO
Alleged Slayer of Avis Lin
nell Remembered By
Many Friends

ty Nssocia.-i Press
Boston. Mass. Dec. 25.-Rey. Clar-
once Richeson charged with the mur-
der of Miss Avis Linnell. was not for
gotten by his friends today His
cell was decked with flowers and he
received many Christmas presents.
The preacher is reported as rapidly
recovering from self-inflicted wounds
and there is rumor that the trial
set for January Il will be postponed
for a time.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
MARYLAND MOB
LYNCHES NEGRO
Black Who Killed White Man
at Fairchild Shot
To Death

Baltimore. Md. Dec. 25.--King
Davis. the negro who Saturday night
shot and killed Frederick A. Schwab,
a white man. at Fairfield. was taken
from the lookup at Brooklyn. a sub
urb Of Baltimore. early today and
shot to death by small party of un-
known men.
The negro was dragged TO a spot
two hundred yards from the station
and shot four times through the
lungs. His body was discovered sey-
eral hours later.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
REBELLIOUS MuROS
TROOPS 81 I:RENDER

Manila. Dec 25. Noros. who sew
eral days age took position IN top Of
a mountain in the Island OF ,olo.
which had been strongly fortified to-
day surrendered To American troops.
fhe Moros numbered 600 and laid
down their arms only after being
starved out, the Americans having
had them surrounded several days.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
sHALLENBERGER IN
RACE FOR SENATE

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 49,
Former Governor A. G. Shall
lenberger today filed with the
secretary Of state. his appli-
cation as Democratic candi-
date for United States sena-
tor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
sHUSTE RFoRMALIX
NOTIFIED on DISMISSAL

Teheran. Dec ei.-The cabinet to-
day notified W. Morgan Shuster the
American treasurer-general OF Persia
OF his dismissal This action follows
the decision OF the national and the
ministry. to submit to Russia's de-
mands. An indignation meeting was
held after the announcemtnt was
made OF Shuster's dismissal 10 pro-
test but the officers restored quiet
without bloodshed
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
WEA THEIR
Washington Forvcast.

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 25.. Yves.
Tcxas: Fair in the western portion.
Snow or rain in the eastern portion
Tuesday. Colder in the southeastern
portion. Fair. "Wednesday.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
Hearts of Youngsters Glad
dened BY Generosity Uf
Local Lodge
MATINEE AFTER TREE.
CHRISTMAS OTHERWISE CELE.
BRATED IN QUIET WAY WITH
CHURCH SERVICES AND
DINNER PARTIES.

With more tban one nundred chli-
dren present, Amarillo Elks gave
their first Christmas tree In the ele-
CANT new home for the benefit OF the
unfortunate yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock, which gracious dispensation
was followed by flee matlnees for
the little guests o, the Deaudl and
Majestic theatres
Never before has this city witness
ed such lavish abundance as was evil
denced yesterday afternoon at the
Elks home. There we're presents Of
every description almost, and many
OF these carried With them not only
the pleasure OF the instant. but CON-
bined the excel:ent and much TO be
desired quality of service AMI cont
fcrt.
The dlJ1au. .tion was without re-
gard TO condition C. standing OF the
recipients. The fac, that tho invi'
tat.ons to be present as guests Of the
F.lks was taken as sufficient sh I1g
of eligibility. aud wiling hands gave
out of the store so sadly ;ibutcd
by the hands Cf tie noble 5rcthnr-
hood of Elkacm On tvery han there
was warmth that cheered and smiles
THAI frightened wi;nin the precincts
OF this fraternal home which low
more. than ever graces the city, and
makes itself felt for the general good,
an enduring monument to the affili-
alton of true manly hearts. its real
foundation.
When every little hand was filled
TO overflowing. II was found that al
most as much more remained to be
given out under the direction of the
committees. II mattered not that the
hands that reached for the toys, the
goodies and wearables happened to
be soiled; they frightened with un'
mixed gladness upon the things that
made life merrier. The expressions
OF joy upon the faces OF the little
guests spread to those OF the elders
and all we're made happier by reason
OF the contact.
Not stopping with lading the chill
dren with presents. ladies and gen
tlemen In autos whirled the happ,
youngsters away to their places o
abode. The dollies, the tors, thu
bugles. the nuts. the candies, wraps
hosiery. mufflers, coats and cap
found a place in the vehicles Will
their new owners, and doubtless
many informal prayers went heaven
ward last evening from the hearts o
the recipients In behalf of the sra
cious dispensers OF gifts.
Closing was general Yesterday tn
crisp air, passing over an abundanc
OF snow, seeming to add zest TO tn
nOlluhN SpiIll VI Siduhccs dhOhS Nv
people. Dinner parties, too numer
Gus TO mention, claimed attention o
the citizenship of Amarillo.
Patronage at the theatres wa
somewhat larger by reason OF III
leisure granted employees. after tn
strenuous duties of the past tw
weeks, in which the buying is de
clared to have surpassed auythin
ever known before in Amarillo. l
the evening there were numerous In
formal parties and various forms @
amusement claimed attention of bot
young and old.
Christmas services we're held yes
terday forenoon at i0:30 o'clock |
Saint Andrews Episcopal church,
sermon by the rector. Rev. Milton I
Worsham, being supplemented wit
N t,uafcal nrnUraV, 90 unuoual unrtl
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26

Christmas services we're held yes
terday forenoon at l0:30 o'clock 10
Saint Andrews Episcopal church. a
sermon by the rector. Rev. Milton r.
Worsham. being supplemented with
a musical program OF unusual worth.
The church was beautifully decorated
with southern smilax, trailing with
easy grace above and about the win
dows. the altar and the chandeliers.
The service was beautiful In It's sim
plicity and was heartily appreciated
by the ample audience.
Midnight mass In Sacred Heart
Catholic church Sunday night was
literally attended and thoroughly ap-
preciated. The musical program was
one of beauty. combining and blend.
ing with the service as whole. Rev
Father ID. II. Dunno, the pastor. con
Quoted the service. so impressive and
suggestive OF the advent OF the Christ
into the world.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1911-12-26
Duty of Government.

There Is an inherent right TO
equal use of the highways and tho
right OF tho great railway systems
has not altered this in the slightest.
They have absolutely replaced the old
highways for long hauls With the
ancient usage clcer II may we'll be
said that the duty of thl governm ,nt
, 1911-02-23
THE ACKNOWLEDGING
boosters Club Here To Help Build Road Into Min;ns pro,sr,v.
Saratoga 10 be Shipping and Supply Point
Have Tremendous Ore Body

The Leighton-Wy oming property that we wrote n Loot uaaL
seem to have all the ear marks of becoming one of the bigyest mon
etes that was eve opened in this country, II ia aImo.t mnosihi,
to Fa'lZe 'e EATEN IL he'r discovery. We give full creience to
Mr. LeightonH statement, and after talking to several other nartios
who bave seen the property we gain still more evidence of the fact
that this is the biggest thing we have ever heard of in the mimi,
line.
We missatated the size of the ore body last week nv saving !, vs
l5Soo "he II hou "a Deer lloxoU MIR. Leighton is a man
that can be relied on and when he says it is the biggest thing be avs
saw it must be 8 big Or bigger than he represents it as he is yery
conservative in all bis estimates. he does not claim to have the
Whole thing, he says there are several claims in that peighbor-
hood that are Just as good if they we're opened up. He thinks that
the leighton Gentry owned by Fl. O. Granburg and COMPANY has
Just as good. The ore values from twenty two ASSAYS OF the Leigh.
ton yoming ran from sou to $50 per ton and with the body they
have this means they have more than they were looking for
John Rhone and his partners who are working on the Sayery near
the leighton Wyoming have a splendid showing Last fall when
they we're putting IN their supplies for the winter, they had a free
gold lead of two feet that was Strengthening up and widening at every
shot andy as soon as they get out OF .the snow in the spring we
expect to hear something good from them. Their lead was running
still higher in gold values than the Leighton-W Wyoming the last wore
We had from them.
We know of a good many inquiries that are coming in from other
districts, and it looks as tho we we're going to have a rush as soon as
the snow will permit them to get into the hills.
From the looks of things at this time W would not BE- surprised
to see one of the biggest gold excitements here that Wyoming has ever
known. In fact the backbone of the mining lul here is broken and
from now on we can expect to see some activity. OF course it will
he the middle of the summer before the Leighton yoming can get
in shape to go to shipping and it will be June before any miners can
get into the hills. 1t will be the first of June before the SNOW is
out and the ground dried out so the road can be built into that dis
tct from here.
Taking all things into consideration it looks as tho we we're on
the high road to come out of the present condition of undevelopment.
1t would be we'll for the people here to keep their weather eye on
Gold Hill to the east of US too. Those people up there are not sit
ting still and we Will have some news from there shortly that will be
oil material importance. The Magnolia has worked all winter.
We are informed that the Elkhorn will begin operation and prob
ably ship ore this spring from the Elk Mountain district. Some
work may also be done on the Elkbart which il. in that district.
, 1911-02-23

did harmony that prevailed in the House only with this difference
every democrat in the Senate voiced his pleasure and sincere apprecia
II the manner in which he and his measures had been treated i'll
tnat body Many of them said that when they took their seats in
VII senate they had expected no mercy, no consideration, no recogni
non, even' from the large republican majority in that body. In
stead OF being ignored, they were frank and honest enough to admit
a they had received most considerate treatment. That it was
Impossible for them in SO far III the measures they advocated we're
concerned, o rim personal consideration from the presiding officer and
the other members of the Senate, to tell who we're democrats and who
were republicans. They were most unanimous and EN- phatic in
helr expression of kindly feeling and good will toward the republican
aJorH n that they would carry away with them the most kindly
feeling for every member of the Senate.
t Is a difficult matter, at this time, to teIIthe fate of some of the
o h many reform measures that were introduced. The pet meas
Ire of Governor Carey, providing for a board of Three Tax Commits
sloners, with an annual salary of $500 each, went down to defeat.
n Headiess Ballot also found an untimely grave. The only real
REFORM measures, that found their way onto the pages of the Wyom-
ing Statutes, was the Direct Primary law and the Initiative and Re
ferendum. There were a large number of other laws enacted which
cannot be reviewed at this time. The Recall perhaps had some
merit; but it did not meet with enough friends to become a measure.
There as but very little division o n party lines in either house.
Nearly everything went thru on its merits, finding its friends in the
ranks of either party. There were some republicans, for example,
favored the Recall bill, while some democrats posed it
This was a sample of the manner in which every measures a treated.
The only real division on party lines a in the organization of the
two houses.
Judging from the remarks of Governor Carey to the Senate, on
n asst night OF the session, (when he was present and wal invited to
talk he vas not entirely satisfied with the work of the Legislature,
LII Is quite evident that the Legislature. especially the Senate, had not
done what he had recommended. When one comes to consider that
the Senate never took any notice, in the least, of his message deliver
ed when the Legislature first met, no on can blame him for feeling
sllghted. The Senate was a pretty independent body and didn't
give d-n for any body who got in it's way.
While the Legislature passed a law exempting mortgages from
taxation, 1t refused to also exempt moneys and credits. AS a result
the man who holds a mortgage now has the best of it. If any man
holds an unsecured note, he has to pay taxes on it,. If the note is
secured by a mortgage, it goes free. Rather in consistent to say
the least.
, 1911-02-23
Sc E. Hung Up Two Days

The 5. q K. has been a forum.
ate railroad considering that it's
line runs north and south, and is
thus subject to more danger of
drifting than if its lines run east
and west On Tuesday morning
train No. l encountered a huge
snow drift in the cut this side of
Pass creek and was unable to get
thru it. Men were sent for and
Superintendent Austin then took
charge of the work of digging
thru the drift, which was nearly a
quarter of a mile in length. They
succeeded in getting the mail up
here from Walcott about 5 D. m.
This is the second time in the
history ofthis excellent road tina,
trains have been hampered by
snow which certainly speaks well
, 1911-02-23
School Notes

Last week we heard an instru-
mental solo by Frances Sears and
a reading by Kenneth Dukes.
Buelah Moore delivered a lect.
ure this morning.
The pupils having the highest Nv
erage in the seventh grade were
Helen Humphreys and Florence
Peck. In the sixth grade, Marble
Miller, Kelly Dukes, Leo Kirlin
and Frank Nixon.
There was no school yesterday,
lit being Washingtons Birthday.
, 1911-02-23

of this congress, but owing to the
opposition of Senator Hepburn
and others, it was not brot to a
vote. The Wyoming senator tack
led it with his usual energy this
short session and succeeded in get
tingit thru.
Under the terms of this new law
settlers will be able to secur the
surplus water from all re-clama-
ton projects, to be used on lands
held in private ownership. The
secretary of the Interior is author
lied to enter into contracts with
individuals or associations for the
use of water, and tine terms of the
law prevent exhorbitant prices. No
individual can secure water for
more than 160 acres.
In the locality of both great re-
clamation projects in Wyoming
are lands held in private owner
ship, and these will now be able
10 secure water from the govern
ment storage supply 1t is expect
ed another result of the enactment
of this law will be the formation
of irrigation districts for the con-
struction of storage reservoirs, as
a guarantee against a shortage of
water as well as a supply for addi-
tional lands for which they have
not sufficient water from their
present supply.
f. Il. Barrow.
, 1911-02-23

able the army to assign competent
officers to drill and train the Ma
tional Guard, but despite its mer-
it's there are men in both House
end Senate who determined to de-
feat it by tactics of objection and
delay. To avert this fate Senator
Warren, Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Military Affairs had
the provisions of the bill embodied
in an amendment to the army ap-
preparation bill. and thus it pas.
sed the Senate. The conferees are
all favorable to the increase, and
indications are hat Senator War.
rem will shortly enjoy the expert
ence, not unusual with him, Of
another triumph in legislation fol
the public good"
+. FL. Barrow.