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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04
BVy A HOME N AMARILLO
T. W. GOTTEN & 60.
ptCKETT BLDG.

T. W. GOTTEN & GO.
rtCKETT BLDG.
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cash. balance $50 per month.
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3 Ing, has lights, water. gas
aud bath: could he used for
duplex. Prize ...........,..,s b,"""
S.xroom h0usc. strictly mod.
srn. inciuding basement
heat. Ia best part 81 city;
good terms Price ...........S 9.9o,
Fifteen room house. modern In
every way. furnished. lot
sONitO feet. ncar business
district. Price ...,......,.,.s ss'ooe
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galows In the city. modern In
every way. all huiltin fca.
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Duplex. five rooms to the sido
modern IN every refIrct, nn
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FOR RENT

FOL, HENT--S,rlctly modern G'room
houAe. furnished. hast residence district
IN city; garage Tor two cars. four Ia
eight months. Phone site.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

NC RAl,GAlN IN SINRO0M iiut'SE
last front plasiercd huuS. modefu
in every way. ON corner Let t0Nii0 frc'
lawn. trc,S. walks and garage. ptic,
$500. with SsSoo cash. balance ou gno !
T. ". GOTTEN a co.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

SECTION on LAND n TRADE
I.ccatrd between Tgisi and Plain.
view. % trade Cor gooa residence prop
criy In Amarillo. Thus land has snmc
improvement sfcnc<a and crussfcnccd.
soa acrrs Nv CULTIVATION
r. ". erlTTEN A co.
- s...---s.-ssss tthoae -,.le $50.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

FOR HENT--s.room new bungalow 1904
Hughes ~, Ferguson \ Martin Land
Co. Phone 20l. r..,a
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WANTED

WhNTED-A hoy ~ 10 - years not
going to school. Ia work ns apprentice;
q chnncc Ter the right hoy Ia learn u
'gfs'd trade Apnly az 100 Last nth ~,
Ilee,i kimliail Sheet Metal 4 Mig. ca,
WANTED-Experlen waitrewcs. at
amarillo Hotel ASK for Mr.. Daniels.
WANTED Experienced mattresses. az
Amarillo Hotel. AK for Mr. Daniels.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

FOR ReST- Modern furnished rooms
for Light housekeeping. no children. Call
1905 Fillmore Phone 4ga.
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FoR RENT-Thrce .unlurniahcd rooms.
hisa garage. il0i buchanan. Phone
HAS, ~
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

Trustees Of Amarillo Independent
School District viii receive lids for thu
TrNsurcfship 81 iis funds for the year
commencing Sept /. 1890. and ending
August aisi 1891. All bids must he ~
hands of the Secretary not later than
noon september 18th. 1890.
s, =. NEwBOf.D. Secy.
Ford CHASSIS. with fiyc.pasSuErr
modern body. Ia exchange for Fort
tuck. AL ask IL truck a. be- In ai
go'si condition as my tar a. Il. Swain.
Pest. Texas.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

FOR RENT 800 Nicely furnished room.
In homo u privai" family. s0i Madl'
sun.
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REAL ESTATE

pany News War, Ads btins results
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FOR SALE - The hest new. MODERN.
east front brick home IN Amarillo
brand new. six rooms. besid" bath AMI
hteakf.I room. large closets. all the
ilteyt In bulltin features. Fireplace and
inantSl. best % electrlc fixtures. extra
large basemsnt. Haraga. drive. walks
and trees. Shown by appointment.
Price on request. Phon" Aal-w \
Short, g..
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-09-04

wANTED-To buy furniture and gas
stoves. Young. Eimhprst Phone isis.
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foB ItENT - Front bed room. IOi
West Ninth street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
Wild BUFFALO IN
YELLOWSTONE ARE
ON THE INCREASE

YELLOWSTONE PARK, Wyo., July
9-Convincing evidence that the wild
buffalo of Yellowstone National park,
the last surviving remnant of the great
herds which once roamed the Western
plains, are on the increase, instead of
dying out, as was feared, has been
obtained in the discovery of a new
group in the southeast portion of the
park. About Is animals were observed,
evidently a part of the old herd, which
it Is thought grew so large that some
of its members were forced to break
away and seek new pasturage.
Definite information has been OBJ
tanned by park authorities that there
are now more than 100 of the wild
buffalo in the park Formerly there
were only about half that number.
within five miles of one of the largest
hotels in the park and a snapshot was
obtained of one of the animals, a fine
bull, probably the first photograph
ever taken of wild buffalo.
Ordinarily the wild buffalo never are
seen by tourists and only rarely by
park authorities, even by the rangers
who patrol the most remote sections,
the appearance of the new herd close
to the main lines of travel was before
the season opened and the animals ap-
parently had been lured down from
the mountain Businesses by the album
dance OF spring grass on the lower
levels. They disappeared into untravel-
ed country as soon as automobiles be-
came frequent along the highways.
y, Forty eight calves have been added
the park, which now has a population
OF 500. Part Of the tame herd has
been placed In corral at Mammoth Hot
Springs for the benefit of visitors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
TOBACCO MARKET IS
), ACTIVE AT PADUCAH

PADUCAI, KY, July O. (Spl)-Heavy
deliveries of tobacco are coming in
from five counties to the Tobacco Plant
ers' association warehouse with more
than 100 wagons, bearing approximate
" 100000 pounds, brought in today.
Daily deliveries to the warehouse aver
age $4,000 pounds. Such deliveries are
unprecedented in Paducah at this sea-
son.
The delay in delivery is attributed
. to the unsettled condition of the to-
bacco market since last fall Ballard,
Graves, Marshall. McCracken and Car
Isle counties are sending in tobacco
Under the association management
growers now delivering tobacco to the
warehouse are advanced so per cent of
their estimated crop value, local banks
carrying the advances.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
GOVERNORS ABSENT
BUT CONFERENCE ENDS

FRIDAY witnessed the close of the
country Life conference at the Normal
school, but visitors were disappointed
+ IN not hearing three governors address
them. Cows. Brough of Arkansas, and
Russell, Of Mississippi, who had been
scheduled to attend the final all-day
rally, were unable to be present, and
Coy. Roberts, Of Tennessee, who also
had been given a place upon the pro
gram, did not arrive on schedule, owing
TO conflict in his campaign speaking
dates. Despite this drawback. the clos
ing day proved intensely interesting to
the large number of visitors
Thursday was county superintendents
day at Normal and 28 county superin-
tendents were present and took part in
the days program. Mayor Paine was
also present and spoke, as did DR.. J j.
Durrett, new superintendent of the
city board Of health. Thursday after
noon Mrs. T. F. Kelley, judge of the
Juvenile court; Mrs. Walter Gray, mem
Der of the school board and DR.. j. C.
FAINT, of the University Of Mississippi
spoke.
Thursday evening a barbecue with
SPECIAL moving picture film, proved the
feature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
DYER TOMATO GROWERS
MAKE FIRST SHIPMENT

DYERSBURG, Tenn, july o. (SnlI-
The Tomato Growers association. of
Dyersburg, organized last winter Is
now firmly established, and the mem
bers are busily engaged In marketing
thelr products, They shipped out a car
day as long as the season lasts. The
association employs a packer and the
tomatoes are culed and packed in a
shed. The members have rs acres in
cultivation this year, but this acreage
VIII be materially increased another
year. The officers of the association
are a; j: Knight. president, and e. F,
Arnold. formerly county agent, and now
connected with the farm department of
the Mercantile Bank and Trust com
pahy Is secretary. These officials
have brought much enthusiasm and
energy TO their tasks. and the members
are highly pleased with their efficient
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
CRABTREE AND BRYSON
SPEAK AT NEWBERN

e. y NEWBERN, Tenn, July 9. (Spl)-
Col. w. r. Crabtree and Knox Bryson,
candidates for governor and railroad
commissioner, respectively, spoke to ii
large audience here in the city park
Thursday afternoon Close attention
was given to them by the entire crowd,
which was mostly composed of towns
folk.
Col. Crabtree made an impressive ad-
dress in behalf Of his candidacy. He
attacked the administration of Gov.
Roberts tax law, which was fully eX-
planned throughout his speech, and
much sentiment was aroused in favor
of Col Crabtree's address. Mr.. Bry-
son followed Col. Crabtree's address late
in the evening and his speech made a
strong impression on the farmers and
taxpayers in the county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
PADUCAH PASTOR ACCEPTS
CALL TO AMARILLO, TEXAS

PADUCAH, Ky, July 8. (SplD THE
Rev. Roy Rutherford has resigned the
passionate OF the First Christian church
of this city and has accepted call to
the First Christian church in Amarillo
Tex He will leave Immediately to
take up his work in the new field.
DR.. rutherford has served the Pa
ducah' church for the last five years
He was chaplain in the u. S. army for
Is months during the world war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
GOV. ROBERTS SPEAKS
AT HUNTINGDON, TENN.

HUNTINGDON. Tenn, July 9, (spl)
Gov. Roberts spoke here Wednesday
to large crowd. He made what was
pronounced by all ore Of he most prae-
tIcel and instructive speeches deliv-
cred here in many years. The greater
portion OF his time was taken explain
ing the assessment and tax laws.
The salient points OF his speech were
literally cheered and Democrats ana
Republicans both left the hall praislng
his speech and admitting that ne hAo
made many votes. -
The governor was introduced by e.
M. Watson, chairman of the Democrats
executive committee of the county. lie
left here in car for Lexington, where
he spoke later in the day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
THREE ASK DAMAGES
FOR CREEKS IMPURITY

Contamination of Cypress creek, to
such an extent as to render its waters
unfit for consumption by stock, is al
legged in three damage suits filed in
circuit court Friday by Judge p w.
Lanier, for three plaintiffs, B. H. Maui
din, w. ]. Taught and Sam Thompson
while the last named seeks $4,000. The
damage suits name as defendants the
Buckeye Cotton Oil mill, the city of
Memphis the town of Binghamton
Mickey Bros, Inc, and the Memphis
Country club.
~ The declaration practically are alike.
Each man claims the creek runs
through his property and that the de-
leterious substances put in or allowed
to be put in by the defendants render
the water unfit for stock to drink.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

Entertainment for the boys and girls
together with the course Of study is
making the course the most attractive
one ever held Demonstra tons in the
PRACTICAL use Of modern farm machinery
Is being given by several farm lmple-
ment concerns. The course is under the
management of County Agents +. A
Rev and Miss Eva Caldwell and Coun-
ty superintendent of Education Ira G.
Alton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
GAINS HIS FREEDOM
BY HABEAS CORPUS WRIT

Through the medium of q writ of
habeas corpus, w. ]. Albea, aged 10,
obtained release from the city prison
late Thursday. Albea was arrested in
the Peabody hotel and held for In
vestigation" as police now term the
secret docket. Attorney p w. Lanlor
applied for a writ OF haDeas corpus,
and the case was heard by Judge A.
B. Pttman. of Third circuit court, who
ordered Albea released.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
VOTE FOR PRESENT ROUTE
MISREPRESENTATION ROAD

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. July .. (Spl)
The county court Ct Carroll county by
vote of 30 to IL sustained a reso-
luton in favor OF retaining the present
route of the Memphis to- Bristol high
way, An effort is being made to have
the highway routed over the old rail-
road bed via McLcmoresville.
A resolution was passed permitting
the change of the Vale and Marlboro
road at Hollow Rock Junction so as to
avoid the dangers of crossing the pro-
posed yards where there viii be from
rs to 35 side tracks. The road will
connect the junction with the Mem
phis-to Bristol highway
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
OPEN -FOUR DAYS COURSE
AT TATE COUNTY "AGGIE"

SENAToBIA, Miss. July ?. tSpl1-
The four days course for the club boys
and girls OF the county opened at the
Agricultural high school TUESDAY morn
ing with so in attendance There are
experts from the Agricultural college
and Illinois Central railroad who are
giving demonstrations in scientific
farming, dairying, stock growing and
farm mechanics. The girls are being
given demonstrations in canning, pre-.
serving and housekeeping.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
GETS SIX IN WORKS.

charges OF housebreaking and larceny,
and larceny and receiving stolen prop
ertS, agreed to plead guilty to petit
larcSRy Friday in First criminal court.
Sentence was fixed in each case at
three months in the workhouse, or
total Imprisonment of six months.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
MAY HAVE SANITY OF
NEGRO PRISONER TESTED

test of the sanity Of Alex Jones'
negro, now held at the workhouse, prob
ably will be made, according to Sheriff
o. Fl, Perry. Deputies Bradley and
Barbara learned that Jones declared a
white man living near the National
Cemetery, had threatened his life, be-
c$ilse of an accusation a white woman
was supposed to have made against
him. The deputies were unable to To-
cate the man Jones feared.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
CATCH 6o-PoUND CATFISH,

PADUCAH, KY, July 8. tSpl)--A
giant catfish weighing 60 pounds was
caught by two Paducah anglers in the
Metropolis lake, short distance be-
low the city, with an ordinary fishing
line More than two hours labor was
necessary to land the catch.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
CARROLL RECOVERING.

Ira Carroll, Corinth Miss, was re-
covering Friday from shaking up and
minor hurts received Thursday night
when he was struck by street car on
South Lauderdale street Carroll was
taken to Baptist hospital and then re-
moved to the home OF a son, 203 South
Manassas street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

the Churchton Methodist church next
week. The meeting will be conducted
under large tent. The pastor, Rev.
Hardy Neal. is in Arkansas conducting
a revival this week. This is the first
revival to begin in this section this sea-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
GRADING JEFF DAVIS
HIGHWAY IN DYER

NEWBERN, Tenn, July Q. (Spl.)-
way, extending east Of Newbern to the
Gibson county line. is being graded with
large government catipillar tractor.
Two graders are attached to the tractor
which is putting the road In shape
The machine was given TO the county
by the government some time ago to be
used on the Dyer county public roads,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
NAB SUSPECTS.

Police Friday believed they had In
custody two negroes who have been the
cause for several complaints around the
Union station recently. George Blue
and Peter Walker were docketed Thurs
day night on charge Of larceny from
the person. Officers declare they are
pIcknork cts
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
HIDE MEN FILE SUIT.

Alleging that the Meridian Hide and
Fur company had contracted to deliver
a great quantity Of hides to them, and
had failed to live up to the contract,
S. Stelnberg & Co., local hide dealers,
Friday filed a bill in chancery court
seeking judgment for $37O5. Attorneys
GoodnanN and Williams filed the bill
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
REoRGANIZE BOY SCOUTS

NEWBERN. Tenn. July Q. (Spl)-
The Boy Scouts of Newbern have reor-
eanized here and are conducting meet
'nga. Robert l. Keathley has been ap-
pointed assistant scuutInaster Many
have enlisted in the organization Be
fore the war Newborn had one OF the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
SUES FOR BACK TAXES.

Suit for back taxes was filed in chan
Gerry court Friday by T. b. Caldwell, in
the name of State of Tennessee. ex
rel. John b. Thomson, state comp
troller. The suit reads against Mrs
Seulta Hrsch. executrix of the estate
of Sam HirsCh.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE.

DeAartlon, abandonment, nonsupport
and infidelity are charges made against
A l.. TayloT, in a suit for divorce
bnaNght Friday in chancery court by
CaNdis Taylor. They were married in
1897, and he abandoned her in 1907,
the bill alleges.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
REVIVAL AT NEWBERN.

NEWBERN, Tenn. July q tSplD-
A series OF revivals OF great interest
will begin on the Newborn circuit at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

largest scout orders in this section.
Clark Williamson Is the leader.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
Are You PrOfiting by
This Opportunity?

This both question and admonon
good clothes within trading distance of this
long vauegVng experience have offered clothing
to these You'll regret you'll judgment fail
avail yourself of this opportunity of buying
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-14
MRS. THUMBS
EFFECTS SOLD
Her Bed Brings $81 at Auction When
Count Magri is Forced to Part
With His Furni-
ture.

(United Press Leased Wire Service.1
MIDDLEBORO, Mass, Oct. IA
big auctioneer and a tiny grey haired
man, with the light of hope fading
from his eyes, played the leading
roles in one of life's tragedies OF old
age and poverty today when the per-
sonal effects of the late Countess Mag
ri. who was the widow of General
Tom Thumb, were sold to the highest
bidder.
Count Magri, no larger than a six
year old child, sat in d1mlnutlve
chair. a silent pathetic figure, while
the treasures of his wife and their
home was auctioned off. The count,
who for years travelled with his wife
in circuses and upon the stage, is poor
and in i'll health He had been ord
cred to a warmer climate. The sale
has been under way two days and only
5000 has been realized, although many
of the articles are gone.
A tiny inlaid Japanese sewing pox,
much used by the countess. was sold
for only $22. The little mahogany
he'd with it's delicately wrought cano-
nv. a gift from P. T. Barnum, brought
sS1. A bicycle ridden by the little
old man in other days, sold for $3.50.
Even the ornaments from their
wed ding cake were sold. Most OF
the buyers were antique dealers.
Count Magrf would like to return
TO his native Italy. there to END MS
remaining days.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-14
May be More Painful Even
Than Fiume as Result Of
Seizure by
Poles.
ALLIES ARE PROTESTING
Poland Regrets Occupation by Zeifg.
owski, But Cannot Promise
to Get Him
Out.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.] ]
WARSAW, Oct 14.-Vilna, an an
cient city 225 miles northeast Of here,
seems likely to become a new sore
spot in Europe, more painful even
than Fiume
The city is patrolled by Polish sol
[diers who took the place under leader
ship of General Zeligowski.
The Lithuanians, who wanted the
town as their capital, are much in
censed and the allies s-Britain and
France-want Zeligowski to get out
$50 that peace may be preserved. They
have asked Poland to make him va
cate.
From an authoritative source today
lit was learned Poland is preparing a
note to the allies expressing regret
for Zeligowski's occupation of Wilma
but saying this government cannot
promise to make him get out. The
Polish army would imutiny, this note
points out, if the soldiers were order
ed to attack their fellow Poles in
Wilma
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-14
TWO DOZEN
WITNESSES
Grand Jury in Session Probing Death
of Denton Who Was Buried In
His Own Gel
.H, lar.

IrJnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
LOS ANGELES, Calf, Oct. II
With two dozen witnesses under SUD-
poenae, the Los Angeles county grand
iury was this afternoon to begin its
probe of the murderSof Jacob c. Den
ton, wealthy mining man, whose body
was found buried in the basement OF
his home. One or more indictments
we're predicted by deputy district at
torneys.
Mrs. Richard c. Peete, former ten
ant in the Denton home and central
figure in the investigation was not
expected to be called by the grand
inry until next week. She will prob
ably be one of the last witnesses call
ed according to Chief Deputy DIS
ltrict attorney W. c. Doran.
The name of a new witness was
injected into the case yesterday when
the district attorneys office revealed
that Mrs. Ann Stimson, WHO had an
swered the advertisement offering the
Denton home for rent, subsequent TO
sDenton's disappearance, told of hav-
ing seen the pile of loose dirt In the
basement, some of which was USED
to cover Denton's corpse. This dirt
was placed in the basement on Den
TOMS orders, Mrs Stimson said Mrs.
Peete had told her, according to ofti-
GERS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-14
MINERS
TO Sl2E,E
$(lA|.
Six to on /oy British IN
ion to Re,t Clause in
Owners Propo-
sition.
TWO SHILLING RAISE
Government Missed chanes to Avert
Strike When It Refused to
Grant Wage In
crease.
TWO SHILLING RAISE

rUnited Press Leased Wire Savice.1 ]
LONDON, Oct 1.-THE British
coal strike will start Saturday, &C
cording to decision reached by ex-
ecutives Of the miners union today.
The executives decided to permit the
strike notices previously sent out to
go into effect Saturday.
A minimum line of production
clause of the owners proposition was
regarded with suspicion by the
miners, who voted by over 100000
to 100000 to reject it. The vote was
not on the question Of striking, which
had been determined previously, but
in view of the emphatic rejection Of
the proposed line, union heads dc
cided to permit the strike notice tc
become effective Saturday.
Prior to the meeting today, news
papers here discussed the possibility
of strike in an optimistic vein, be
lieving a first result would be a split
in the miners federation, the ex.
tremists leaving the mines,
Herbert Smith, vice president OF
the federation and a pacifist, said be.
fore the meeting that strike was
unavoidable. The men were deter
mined to go out, he said, and their
leaders could not stop them.
"The government missed a great
chance to avert strike when it re-
fused the wage increase Of two shil
lings per day." Smith said. ''The
matter of increased production could
have been discussed later.
"There is bitter feeling among the
men. and If the fight comes, only
starvation will defeat them"