davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-02-15
CHAPTER discontinued.

A long session of three hours follow
I'd. The deciding factor was not the
big automatic pistol, but the gertrude
that Daylight would use 1t. Not alone
were the three men convinced of this.
but Daylight himself was convinced.
He was firmly resolved to kill the mep
II his money was not forthcoming, 1t
WIS not an easy matter, on the spur of
tho moment. to raise ten mil
Hens In paper currency, and there
were vexatious delays. A dozen times
Mr.. Howison and the head clerk were
summoned into the On these oc-
casions the pistol lay on Daylight's lap,
covered carelessly by a newspaper.
while he was usually engaged in roll
Ing or lighting his brown-paper Gig
arctic. RN IN the end. the thing was
accomplished A suitcase was brought
up by one of the clerks from the wait.
Ing motor-car, and Daylight snapped 1t
shut on the last package of bills. He
paused at the door to make his final
remarks.
There's three several things | sure
want to tell you-all. When | get out
side this door, you-allll be set free to
act. and ] just want to warn you-all
about what to do. In the first place.
no warrants for my arrest-savvee?
This moneys mine. and | amt rob-
bed you of 1t. II 1t gets out how you
gave me the double cross and how !
done you back again, the laugh IL be
on you. and it1l be sure an almighty
big laugh. You-all can't afford that
laugh. Besides. having got back my
stake that you-all robbed me of, II o
arrest re and try to rob me a Sec
ond tiino I'll go cunning for you-all,
and III sure get you. No little fraid-
a shvimps like you-all can skin Burn.
ing Daylight. If you win you lose. and
thersn sure be some several ~unexpect-
ed funerals around this burg. Just
lorn me In the eye, and you-allll saw
We ! mea business. Them stubs
and receipts on the table is all yourn.
Good day"
As the door shut behind him, Ma
thaniei Letton sprang for the tele-
phone. and Dowsett intercepted him.
What are you going to do?" Dow
sett demanded.
The police. It's downright robbery.
] won't stand 1t. l tell you / won't
stand it,"
Dowsett smiled grimly, but at the
same time bore the slender financier
back and down into his chair.
Wen talk 1t over" he said; and
In Leon Guggenhammer he found an
anxious ally.
And nothing ever came of It. The
thing remained a secret with the
three e Nor did Daylight ever
give the secret away. though that aft
ernoon. leaning back In his stateroom
on the Twentieth Century. his shoes
on, and feet On a chair, he chuckled
long and heartily. New York remained
forever puzzled over the affair; nor
could 1t hit upon a rational explana-
ton. BY all rights. Burning Daylight
should have gone broke, yet 1t was
known that he Immediately reappeared
In San Francisco possessing an appar-
emily u~nimpaired capital. This was
evidenced by the magnitude of the en-
terprises he engaged In. such as, for
instance. Panama Mail. by sheer
weight of money and fighting power
wrestling the control away from Shcft-
" and selling out In two months to the
Hartman interests at a rumored enor-
NOUS advance.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-02-15

ladders, now surged to the final as
sault. Up they swarmed like angry
bees to be met at the summit by
the gaunt Texans, a handful now, but
terrible in the last ecstacy OF a SUBJ
lime and superhuman sacrifice. The
awful Bowie Knife" dubbed rifles.
boards wrenched from the affairs of
the desecrated church, such were the
weapons with which this forlorn gar
rison met and hurled from the walls
In two short hours nearly a thousand
dead and dying Mexicans. And when,
by sheer weight of numbers, they
were at last forced. step by step,
from the embattled roof OF this house
Of heroism, they descended into the
dark church to make a last rally by
the cot where the wounded, fever
smitten Bowie lay, his pistols loaded
with a farewell volley. It was here
that Bowie died, transfixed by a score
of Mexican bayonets. Outside, with
In sound of his leaders voice, Crock
EFT. gigantic and laughing to the end,
his back against the barred oaken
door of the church, smote with his up-
lifted rife until a hundred enemies
fell beneath his thrashing fail. And
Travis, dying at his feet. could only
cheer for Texas. And so they per-
ished, every one. And the con
quering" Mexicans bore their bodies
to the Alameda. now a part CT Con-
gress street, and built a pyre which
was the beacon of Texas freedom.
The next moon saw the battle of San
~Jacinto. where Houston led to vic.
tory his little army. crying "Remem.
Der the Alamo!"
GEORGE q. ARMISrEAD.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-02-15

Elan Farnish, known all through Alas
IA as Burning Daylight" celebrates his
t0th birthday with a row of miners at
the Circle City Tivoli The dance leads
10 heavy gambling. In which over Sl0O,Oc0
n stakea. Haruish loses his money and
his mine but wins the mail contract. He
starts on his mail trip with dogs ana
sledge. telling his friends that he will be
In the big Yukon gold strike at the start.
Burning Daylight makes a s~ensationally
rapid run across country with the mail.
appears at the Tivoli and is now ready
20 join his friends In a dash to the new
gold fields. Deciding hat gold will be
FOUND in the up-riVer district Harnish
buys two tons OF -four. which he declares
Will be worth Its weight In gold, but
when he arrives with his -four he finds
the big fat desolate. a comrade discov-
ers gold and Daylight reaps a rich har-
vest. He goes to Dawson, becomes the
most prominent figure In the Klondike
and defeats a combination of capitalists
Ia q vast mining deaf lie returns to
civilization. and. amid the bewildering
complications OF high finance. Daylight
mos that he has been led 10 invest his
eleven millions I'm q manipulated scheme.
He goes 10 New York. and confronting
his disloyal partners with a revolver. ne
10 kill them IL his money Is not
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-02-15
CHAPTER x.

Back in San francisco. Daylight
quickly added to his reputation. In
ways II was not al enviable reputa-
ZION. Men were afraid Of him. He he
came known as a fighter. a fiend. a
tiger. His play was a ripping and
smashing one, and no n knew where
o. how his next blow would fall. The
element of surprise a large. He
balked on the unexpected. and. fresh
from the wild North. his mind not OF
Grating In s~tereotyped channels. he
vas able In unusual degree to devise
new tricks and stratagems. And once
- . the advantage. he pressed Il
sUmorsslessu. As relentless a.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-02-15

S soon as plans, designed by
State Superintendent of Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds A.
B. Conley, and approved by
Governor Coluuitt. can be car
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-02-15

Test Of Ambition.
The true test Of ambition is, How
does it stand Disappointment?
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
AMERICAN CAPITAL
VIEW on UPRISING
nv Associated Press

Nv Associated Press
Washington. n G.. Feb The
revolt Of MeviCon troops at luareE
is considered here 10 be an indication
of a general revival outside OF the
Mexican capital. of the feeling Of un-
rest which existed before the fall
of Diaz.
The departments of State and Jus
tice were advised today that the trou-
ble AT Juarez originated from the re-
fusal OF some of the garrison to sub
init TO discharge from military ser
vice
Consul Edwards al luarel reports
that Federal rurales we're responsible
for the riot which followed the order
to disarm forty per cent Of the gar
rison. Tie also reports that the out
breaks were unmarked by any Anti
American sentiment.
American ccusuls along the bor-
der have hcen adwonished 90 soc to
the safety of Americans
There Is nothing further Tor tho
United States 20 DO but await dcvel-
opmcnts. The idea was expressed
here TODAY that Madero nay rush
troops to luare2 90 restore order and
protect American residents
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
REVOLT GAINS STREMGTH
REPORT SAYS GARRISON FROM
CASAS CRANDES HAS START
ECO To JOIN JuARFZ
UPRISING.
ZAPATISTAS ACTIVE
III Paso City Council Appeals t.
President Taft Ia Provide Pro-
lection for Americans aud
American Property.

BY Associated Press,
El Paso. Tex, Feb. l. Emilio
Vasquez Gomez was proclaimed pro-
visional president OF the Mexican re-
public, and President Madero was
criticised in bitter terms in procla-
nation circulated here today among
the revolving JuareG garriton and
members of the so-called revolution
ary junta in FL Paso.
The proclamation dates "Revolu-
tionary Camp. chihuahua, February
l." and hears the signatures OF Louis
Fernandez. and Col. l.. Salazar, as
chiefs of the forces of the north.
The proclamation Is deemed an IN"
dication of a possible connection be-
tween the revolt of the Juarez garrl-
son and the Zapata movement IN
Southern Mexico. II is addressed To
the valiant sons OF chihuahua. and
recites how they were among the
first in the Madero revolution.
We didn't go into the revoln'
ton" the proclamation continues
that Madero might rise to the pres
idencv to exploit the gratitude OF
fanatic people. but to work ont great
problems Of government and equa
Justice. equal payment of taxes, an
olition of governmental favoritlsn
which supports the aristocracy at the
axperse Of the masses, and an equi
,ahle distribution of property.
Madero was criticised for install
inc in office Vice President Pine SUI
arez. against the will Of the whole
republic"
The proclamation declares th'
election OF October ~ null and VOID
congress- dissolved. and its acts void
and the motive of its adherents tt
he election to the presidency OF EN-
lilo Gomez. who guarantees that al
men will comply with the ideals o.
the last glorious revolution.
The proclamation declares that 4
does not intend to oppose the gov
ernors recently elected and accepted
w the governed.
Late today the city council wireC
President Taft asking immediate pro
lection for Americans and American
Interests in FL Paso
Eight dead were counted I'm Juarei
as a result Of last nights rioting
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
David Iuhiu Coming

Washinctou. j. &. Feb Score
tary Of State KuoN has cdhlcd David
Lrbin. DELEGATE Of the United States
to the international Institute of Agri-
culture at Rome. l'aiy. that he can
be absent from March y to Nay q,
In order TO attend the southern Com
mercial Congress tn Nashville. April
= to 10. and later hold a series OF
differences In various states to eN-
plain the Raiifcisen system Of coop
erati,e rural credits that cnahlc the
peasant farmers OF GERMANY 90 do a
co o-operatiye hankiug business o. over
l.eOO. 10000 q year
Prior 20 the sessions ni 'he Con
cress MIR Luhiu viii meet iu NASH
willie committee OF two lcad.ug men
from each state boo order thar the
whole systcm may ho thoroughly dis
cusscd and its possih.i,ie. cous' 'Drcl
as a means OF strcuefhcuiu- The rn-
raj life of America
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
INTEREST STILL
ar kEENES1 PITCH
Of County Attorney Baskin

Public interest in the progress OF
the case continues high Practical,
ever, rerson who attends the trial
for the first time az once asks some
one 10 point out the Bovces and the
Sneeds.
Sreed himself is easily distinguish
ed He sits back Of the array of De
fcrding attorneys. and is invariably
designated as the one with the bald
head
The Royces sir in various places.
VIII Doyoe. one Of the most success
ful ATTORNEYS In the Panhandle sta
with the counsel for the state. as a
rule occupying a chair nearest the
Jury hoN and consequently furtEcst
from the dcfenfiu" counsel Lyu7
Bovce during part OF the time has
occupied one % the seats in the lory
hoN. and part Of the time has been
sittiur near the witness stand. Will,
I The Vrcliminaries are going on Il
has been noted thar he IS alwn'
seated where Sneed is In easy view
ana some have even remarked that
be- has q peculiar habit of Whittlinr
OF bits OF paper with a pocket knit,
ot generous proportions Tall ant
slender. he has the appearance OF ,
man Of great power. with the phys
iCal courage OF his immense frame.
]. T. Sneei. father Of Beal Snecd
is readily pointed out by his vel
trimmed gray beard, and ]. T Sneed
7 brother Of the defendant. is also read
/ ilv recognized by the marked resem
hlance 10 the defendant lie is con
sidcrahN taller than Beal SEeed
Marvin Snecd. another brother, u
also In attendance Ills face Is mucl
more slender than that of his othe
brothers.
Cone Johnson, conspicuous fig
urc among counsel for the defense
is also asked for hy many. end ii
easily rc,osnigei from the publicity
which has been given his photograph
and cartoons durins the recent pc
|utioal campaign
Next 20 Johnson usually sIts W
p. Mclean, Sr. Walter Scott. an,
W p Mclean. Jr.. who occupy th'
front row ~ the ATTORNEYS ~ th
defense
For the prosecution John Raskin
county attorney Is usually pointed
oUt hy the description the bic man
/ \ sisht Of his bulk Is sufficient G
Identify him. There Is usually addc.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
uAnERO GOVERNMENT
NOW FACING CRISIS
Ry Associated Press
u..g.l. TgtN d.

Ry Associated Press
Mexico City. Feb THE gen
eral belief here is that the Madero
government is facing a crisis.
President Madero and members OF
his cabinet admit that the rebellion
headed by Zapata has grown to such
proportions that It has now become
the most formidable menace yet fac
ed by the present government
The Zapatistas campaign and the
lJrrez uprising were discussed at d
cabinet meeting today.
President Madero believes tina.
Orozco and the troops which he ord
cred to Juarez are sufficient to re
store order.
Minister Of the Interior Gonzalez
states that n misunderstanding ~
orders caused the uprising. lnstruc'
tions we're to discharge two hundred
rurales gradually. but Orozco dis
charged seventy nj one time.
President Nadcro said tonight that
he regarded the affair al luarcz as
not particularly serious.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 1.-The
men who work with pen and brain
the year round to keep the Demo
cratic party in the Hoosicr State in
a flourishing and fiehtlnS condition
rounded mn al the Denison Hotel in
this city today for the annual meeting
OF the Indiana Democratic Editorial
Association The unusually larg, at
tendance gave evidence of the inter
est excited b' the interesting politi-
cal situation nov existing in Indiana
In addition 10 the editors the gather
inc attracted manv OF the political
leaders The latter came % attend
the banquet witch is a leading f'a-
ture Of the convention program and
which is to have Governor Marshall
and other prominent party leaders
among the speakers
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
DENVER COMPLAINS
OF FREIGHT ~ HDE\S
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Denver. Col. Feb. T. Wholesale
business in Denver has practically
been at a standstill for the past dec
ade. according to testimony which
shippers gave today before Special
Examiner Ward Prouty OF the Inter-
state Commerce Commission, which
Is investigating the complaint Of the
Denver Consumers and shippers AS
Sociation against freight rates The
tables Of comparative rates between
Chicago Kansas City. 81 Louis oma-
ha and Denver and cities iu Wyo.
ming, Indiana and Idaho we're intro
duced. to show that q stringent trade
condition resulted from discrim.na-
tons in favor of eastern cities
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02

49,
mats Hanger next to hm for tho
two sit side by side.
There is something almost fateful
about Senator Hangers questioning.
Entirely free Of any buster. which
so many attorneys employ TO harass
a witness, his questions are asked in
a Conversational tone. but they have
The keeunnss OF a sharp knife Oc-
casionally he emphasizes his cues.
tions IN way that makes the court
room hush TO catch the answer. but
always with the same unafilins cour-
tesy. which ccn,eys a sense OF latent
power.
The white-haired slender member
OF the counsel for the prosecution is
Judge Harry Hendrix Of Amarillo. A
former resident Of Fort Worth
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
MAY PROSECUTE
|. EXPRESS TRUST"
Legal Action Against Over
charging May Be Taken,
Lane Thinks


Nv Associated Press
Washington. d c.. Feb Prose
eution of express companies for over
charging shippers on transportation
Of goods, was indicated by Commits
sioner Lane at the express rate hear
ing today to be the intention of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
The testimony figures thus far in
dicate that the express companies
should adopt flat rate, applicable
to various zones, to be established
voluntarily by the companies or 10y
order OF the Interstate Commerc,
Commission
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
GARRISON FROM JASiS
GRANnES WILL RENOLI

nv Associated Press
III Paso. Tex. Feb l. -Revo,.
leaders tonight declared that the ga
rison at Casas Grandes was on route
10 join the Iuarrz uprising, and was
due TO arrive early tomorrow
Four hundred men under OrozCc
are reported en- route from Chihua.
hua TO quell the outbreak. but ha.,
not been sighted.
The rcvoltors continue in complete
control Of Iuare7
Estimates place property Gamacc
at $500 600
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
REBELS SLAIN
IN MANCHUR|A
Sympathizers With Dynasty
Adopt Bloody System
of Punishment
LEADERS , AssAss|MATEO
AMERICAN CONSUL GENERAL AT
MUKDEN REPORTS SLAuGH-
TER OF THIRTY-SENEN
REyOLUTION;SrS.

BY associated Press
Washington. u. c.. Feb. sym
pathizers with the Manchu dynasty
in Manchuria have adopted a drasti.
method of dealing with republican
revolutionists by assassiratlng cad
ers as rapidly as such are identif.e Z
United States Consul General ~
Mukden reports that in that city the
ty-seven men, suspected OF reyolu
tionary tendencies. have been mnrd
cred recently. and their homes loote
BY Imperial gendarmes.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
CHINAMAN RUNS
FOR COUNCILMAN
First Foreign-born Celestial
to Try For American
Office


Nv Associated Press
Georgetown, Col, Feb. Lee
Cow, said to be the first foreign born
Chinaman to run for office in Am
erica, today announced his candidacy
for councilman of this city IN AM
erican is Cows campaign manager.
Cow. stylishingly attired In silk
hat. started a house-to-house canvass
for votes today. lie came to America
when he was four years old
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
ME\ ANp RELIGION
CONGRESS ~ Arlili

~ N''|"|| ||T"T TTT0|
New York. Feb u Was an
nonnced tonight that the nationa
men and religion forward movement
win hold ijs culminatinc concrrss n
Ngw York city April 1924 The la,
speakers announced include Tar
Rrvan. Ambassador rvpc and Iohl
Mitchell
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
McMANIGAL BACK
To Los ANGELES

ny Associated Press
indianapolis, Ind Eel Ort.e
McManigal. confessed dyGaaiter,
Who has been here aidns the Fed
eral grand jury investigation OF the
alleged dynamiting CONSPIRACY. de-
parted secretly In the custody of de-
tectives for Los Angeles yesterday
afternoon, according 90 announce
ment of Federal Officials las Hi-ht.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
MNTRICIIE Il GIVEN
SENTENCE FOH LIFE

By Associated r.tss
stockton Cal. Feb Gus \rri-
vey. the printer Who hacked Dis mo-
thcr 10 death with q ha'chet while
drunk. pleaded guilty today and WIS
icntmccd 10 li,c imurisoumcnt IN
san Quentin pnn.tcutiary
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
STATES CHIEF
WITNESS DEAD
ThrOckmorton Expires at
Fort Worth, Saying
"Ive Been Doped"

By associated Press
FORT WORTH. TEN. FER. -
EDWARD THROCKMORTON. THE
STATES PRINCIPAL WITNESS ~
TIiE TRIAL oF \. T.. SNEEB,
CHARGED NlTH MURDER OF
col. BONCE. plEn HERE rO.
NIGHT.
"ANNA. I'VE BEEN uOpED." III
SAD ADDRESSING ms MltE.
UST uI,TpIE DEATH
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
PICTURES MOVE
To CONFESSION
IOwau Admits Having Sworn
Falsely Against Con-
victed Rival
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Cedar Rapids. la. Feb ---nf',-
enced by a moving picture SHOW to-
day. John Gates OF his city made
affidavit that he swore falsely
against Charles Jack OF Traer Iowa.
Gates testimony convicted Jack VI
attempted extortion. The two wci n
rivals in love.
Jack was sent to prison two yea-s
ago, but was paroled last October
after having served twenty-ono
months
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02

Philadelphia. Pa Feb o. The
dinner ct the Periodical Publishes
Association. which viii Dee "ivcn no
the Rcllcyuc-Stratford tomorrow
might. promises 90 DE- o. notable tun'
tion Two presidential possibilities.
Governor Wilson OF Now Jersey and
Senator IaFollcttc OF Wisconsin.
will he among tho glests OF honor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
TAFT IN CAPITAL
At GRIND AGAIN

Nv Associated Press
Washington. d. C.. Feb. Pres
ident Taft arrived in Washington
late today. after three days trip In
Ohio He was driven Immediately To
the White House, where important
business awaited him.
The presidents cold is much i'm
proved He declares that he will be
as fit as ever within few days.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
Al,Gl MENT ENDED
~ CONNERS CASE

l'y associated Press
Los Angeles. Cal. Feb l.-Argu-
ments in the case of Bert u Conners.
alleged dynamite plotter. were con.
cluded late today The court recess
ed until tomorrow. when IL will de-
vote an hour to instructinc the jury
before the jurors retire to find q YER
dict.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
nnnahnc.M oolworth Wedding.

New York, Feb Miss Jessie
MAY Woolworth. daughtcf OF Franl'
W. Woolworih. Who mades million :
out OF his five-and-ten-cent stores
and * adding to his fame by erectin.'
In this CITY the tallest building in thc
world. this aftc noon became ttc
bride Jf James Paul Donahue, son OF
Patrick nonahue OF this city. TIC
wedding took place at the Fifth Ave
nue. residence OF the brides parents
and was largely attended.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
kOHLEE AND FERNS
WILL BATTLE TONIGHT


Ry Associated Press
Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. Paul
kohler of Cleveland and Clarence
Ferns Of Kansas City, claim ants OF
the walterweight championship title,
meet here tomorrow ni2ht to boy ten
rounds before the Grand Avenue htl-
letic Club.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-02
ZNPATIST ~ AND
RFYISTAS ALLIED

Nv Associated Press
New Orleans. La. Feb An al
liance has been effected bctW cen En-
iliano Zapata. leader Of the rebellion
IN Southern Mexico. the Rcyistas OF
North Mexico. and leaders of the in
surrectionary movement in Lower
California during the past year. ac-
cording to information received by
secret service agents here.
These interests are said 10 have
conferred here last week ard decid-