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The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
A Black Sparrow.

A black sparrow is among the daily
recipients of our hospitality. 1t has
not yet summoned courage to join
the tits and the robins and the
thrushes on the bird table, but it
comes daily to scramble with its fel.
lows for the crumbs scattered on the
lawn.
When | call it black" it is some.
what blacker, let us say, than a hen
blackbird, Of a nearly uniform sooty
color, positively on the back and
shoulders, and of a gray so dark as
to be more than blackish over all the
rest, except that the primary Cuills
show just a faint tawny hinge sug.
g%estive OF the proper coloring $50
Country Life,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
COON Pistols.

COON Pistols.
mounted throughout and carries an
ounce round ball. 1t weighs nearly
five pounds and was almost as for
midab!e as a bludgeon as a frearm.
The original hickory ramrod is in
place.
On the inside of the lockplate is
the name IS. Dale" who was prob.
ably the maker of the lock. Both
lock and barrel are dated and the for.
mer bears the United States stamp
under a spread eagle.
The proof marks on the left of the
brecch are a V and a p C'Nicwed"
and "Proved') with an eagle head
between the letters.
The S, North horse pistols, which
are highly valued by collectors, were
made in the Springfield armory the
same year. North had moved down
from Middletowu to enter upon a con.
trac. with the government. His pis.
OILS have his name on the lockplate.
This is not a North pistol, but is
said to be much rarer 1t is much
larger than the North type and has
no brass about it.--New York Sun.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
HORSE PISTOL USED IN 1918.
One OF a Lot Made for Uncle Sans
Troopers-Only Three left.

An interesting exhibition of weap-
ons may be seen in the Free Library
at Newark. 1t consists chiefly Of
military weapons from the collection
OF James +. Coombes. who is an en-
'husiastic amateur collector of such
things.
Among the rare weapons to be
shown is n lever crossbow gun of the
fifteenth century. Another Is a
Sharp's carbine with a coffee mill
In the stock, a third is a fintlock
horse pistol made in Springfield in
1918 by the government.
1t is said that only three pistols
Of this type are in existence. The
issue was 500 pistols in a time of
peace. They were used in fighting
Indians on the frontier and in the
first Seminole war.
This pistol is IS inches long, Is iron
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
Wealth of EraziI.

Brazil began the twentieth century
with 1900, 900 people, a territory
larger than that of the United States,
and undeveloped resources surpassed
by no country with the possible cXcop.
ton of the United States and China.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
Another WOman's Case.

"During change of life words cannot OK
press what | suffered. My physician said I
had a canccrous condition of the female
organs. One day l read some of the testi-
monials of women who had been cured by
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and | decided to try it and to write you for
advice. Your medicine made me n we'll
woman, and all my bad symptoms soon
disappeared.
81 advise every woman at this period Of life
TO take your medicine and write you for i'd
vice Mrs. Lizzie Hinkle, Salem, Ind.
What Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Hyland and
Mrs. Hinkle it will do for other women
at this time of life.
1t has conquered pain, restored
health, and prolonged life in cases that
utterly baffled physicians.
'cund Succeeds Where others Fail.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

ct wrote you for advice and commenced
treatment with Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as you directed, and am
happy to say that all those distressing symp-
toms left me and | have passed safely through
recommending your medicine to all my
friends. Mrs. Annie L. q. Hyland, Chester.
town, Md.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

Take Garfield Tea for liver, kidney,
tomac and bowel arrangements. sick
headache and chronic diseases. This mild
laxative will purify the blood, cleanse the
system and clear the complexion. 1t is for
young and old-the best family medicine.
Buy from druggist.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
MOUNTAIN SHEEP
Famous Collection to Be Presented to
Colorado Museum,

Dali DeWeese OF Lincoln park, who
Is n of the greatest hunters and eX.
plorers of Colorado, has Just returned
from a trip to southern Mexico and has
brought back with him six specimens
or mountain sheep Of the species Owls
Nelsoni, peculiar TO that region, saws
me canon city correspondent OF the
Denver Republican. Mr.. DeWecse
has now one of the most complete col.
lections of mountain sheep in the
world, including the Owls DALI Of the
Arctic regions, the Owls Montani of
h United States and the specimens
just secured from southern Mexico.
ii Is Mr.. DeWecse's intention to pre-.
sent the collection to the Colorado Nh.
scum of Natural History in Denver. TO
which 1t will be a most valuable acQui.
%sition, as all the species of the noun
tain sheep Of North America are rap.
idly becoming extinct.
Mr.. DeWcese has hunted big game
in almost every country. from the
equator to the Arctic circle. including
Alaska, British America, India, Man
churia, China and Japan. He has yet
two hunting trips to make before he
has completed Il plan formed in early
life. One is TO the wilds of Africa and
the other to the frozen north, far be.
You'd the Arctic circle.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

"A college professor says hat twenty
years from now women will be ruling
the world II don't doubt it. ! see no
immediate prospects for man getting
the SllDrpmucN'
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
vi III
A Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Diseases-Intelligent Women Prepare
I'D for it. Two Relate their Experiences.

The "change Of lifc"is
the most critical period
of u woman's existence,
and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near
Is not without reason.
Every woman who
ncglccts the care Of her
health at this time in
vitcs disease and pain.
When her system is In
n dcrangcd condition,
or she is prcdisposcd TO
apopIcxy, or congestion
of any organ, the ten
dcncy is at this period
likely to become active
and with a host Of ner-
vous irritations make
life q burden. At this
time, also, cancers and
tumorS are more liable
to form and begin their
destructive work.
Such warning svmp-
toms as sense of suffo-
cation, hot flashes, head
aches, backaches. dread
of impending evil, timid-
ity, souhds in the ears,
palpitation Of the heart,
sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, constipa-
ton, variable appetite,
weakness, inquictude,
and dizziness, are
promptly needed by in
tclligent women who are
approaching the period
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
Worth Knowing

that Allcock's are the original and only
genuine porous plasters; all other so-callcd
porous ~plasters are limitations,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21
Wine Cups.
WXZNVNJTGBYyEyW

Wine cups in ancient days were
made of precious metals. One form
was like a broad and shallow bowl,
with a handle at the side.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

ETC permanently cured. No nts ar crvourncssafto tor
TIL first days use OF nr. Kline'riirrat Ncrve Rr-tor.
err Send for FREE 81 90 trial hottie and treatise.
DIR. x. n. KLINE. Ltd, p3i Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

Smokers nave to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

what's the matter with a star circus
performer as II r~inElcadcr
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

1t sometimes happens that n book
Keepers downfall is due To his having
accidentally lost his balance.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

in life when woman's great change
may be expected.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was prepared to meet the needs
of woman'S system at this trying
period of her life. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the female organism and
builds up the weakened nervous system.
For special advice regarding this i'm
portant period women arc invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and it will be furnished absolutely free
Of charge. The present Mrs. Pinkham
is the daughtcr-in-law of Lydia +. Pink
ham, her assistant before her deceasc,
and for twenty-five years since her
advice has been freely given to sick
women.
Read what Lydia L. Pinkham's Com
pound did for Mrs. Hyland and Mrs.
Hinkle:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 had been suffering with displacement Of
the organs for years and was passing through
the change of life. Ny abdomen was badly
swollen; my stomach was sore; | had dizzy
spells, sick headaches, and was very nervous.
lydia e. Plnkham'S Vegetable Cont
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

After finding something good &c,
busy and look for something better.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

MN dear. tomorrow is your birth
day "Wcll. it's very diSagrc"ah!c o
you to remind me of it,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

Andrew Carnegie has como out for
spelling reform. but not hard enough
to write it karnagi.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

It is queer the way chorus girls seem
TO he able to do most anything but
sing.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

~ParadoXical though ii may seem. II
takes Il good wife to make Il good nus.
band.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

The thermometer always rises to
the occasion.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-04-21

If you have cream to separate a good
Cream Separator is the most profitable
investment you can possibly make. De
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22

lowed by contests and racing wrestling,
etc, and closed the nth day with pro-
cessions, sacrifices and banpuets to the
victors, who were crowned with garlnnds
OF wild olive, and on their, return home
were received with extraordinary DEM
ontrations and were accorded %numerotg
4llOnors and distinctions. Tho period Of
four years Intervening between one ccle-
braton and the next. called an Olympind,
was the measure by which the Greeks
computed time. vi
H The actual founding or the games Is
anterior to history, but Iphtus, King of
ELLIS, with Lycurgus, the great legislator
OF Sparta, reorganlzcd the games at the
bidding Of the oracle Of Delpha III the
ninth century, b. c. The regular chron-
icle OF Olympian victors begins ZIG b..
c. The original and most important event
III the games was the foot race In the,
Stadium, at first the runners only went
once around the course, but later they
made two and even three circuits. The
diulllOs, a more complicated foot race.
was added In the fourteenth Olympiad:
wrestling and the penthalon. or game of
five exercises, at the eighteenth and
boxing at the twenty-third.& The chariot
race was restored at the twenty-flfth,
or a hundred years after the institution
Of the festival and the horse race was
added at the thrty-third. In the period
after tho Persian wars. the Olympic
games attained their zenith. In the
Roman period champions from all parts
OF the world came to Olympia to take
part in the games. and tho professional
element made Its appearance The Greeks
themselves took less Interest In 1t and
the games slowly gdoteriorated.
The olympic games were abolished by
the Roman Emperor Theodosius the
Great. In 1914 A.. d., and were renewed
in Athens In 1896 after an interval Of
more than 1900 years,
They were held In the Panatheninn
Stadium. the old Stadium Of Ilcrodus
Attcus which was reconstructed in 1904
and 1905 at an expense Of $Goo,oyJ
donated by "a rich Epirotc, the
late George Averon. The Stadium Is
entirely of pendelc marble and can hold
more than $4,000 spectators. The nautical |
contests and the Venetian festival, which
viii be organized during tho games, will /
he, allcid In the ports Of the Piracus and
OF Phalerum.
The games of 1896 the success OF
which vas largely duo to tho interest
taken iii them by the Baron Pierre do
Ccubertin, Of France, was not as largely
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
A Richmond Case.
Many More j Like Il il.
Richmond.

~ Q y .
The following case is but one of many
similar occurring daily IN Richmond. 1t
is an easy matter to verify Its correct
ness, Surely you cannot ask for better
proof than such conclusive evidence. y
G.. G,nffam, brick work contractor, ,6of
s07 Beverly Street, says: III all suf-
fcrcrs from backachc could be induced
10 believe, that Doans Kidney Pills will
absolutely stop 1t. there would DO con-
siderable less suffering IN the city OF
Richmond Doanss Kidney Pills pro-
cured at Owens & Minors drug store
proved extremely valuable in my case,
i have been annoyed for years with dull
aching In the small Of the back, Mt times
10 severe that ! could scarcely attend
10 work, despite the fact that used q
great many preparations. The profuse
action OF the kidney secretlons greatly
annoyed me at night, robbed me of con-
siderable sleep and often compelled me
10 get out Of he'd In tho morning poorly
prepared to commence the next days
iduties. Less than two weeks use az
Doan's Kidney Pills very successfully.
tided me over II very severe attack. This
should be Of untold value to residents Of
Rlchmond,'
4 For sale hy all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. ", sole
agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's--and take
no other,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
and worlds record holder for 400 metre

. (
and worlds record holder for 400 metre
race.
H. W. Kerrigan, Multnomah Amateur
a. c.. Portland, Oregon: American cham-
pion high jumper, 6 feet l II inches,
1905. Champion OF Pacific Coast, feet
II IL inches. 1906.
r. G. Leavitt Williams College' WI
Jamestown, Mass, New Enslan ~ ihter r.
collegiate champion murder, ipp, Ky
yards 10 40 seconds ~ Sarus 20 10
seconds.
James -. I'ghtnouy' onlsaso NJ nt 4,ona,
sity: Middle als,ance iul'ne' LIZ srt,,a
champion a. o'e.I'l Gnu u,.o Wiz aaS
ur't-,l','i -ni, NJ. - eno ooar, ss.
i .,o.o - e. : ~. 10. 'S
'i' 1a,,,a az snrsne,d nritcho,1 Now yor,, A
:, D., Tinrornnv1' ,Iroland. American
n, , mnion 5f-nound weight, 1sol-'ao- 'o3-
,ol. *. 'oG. ~ 1ooO.o3-'U5. 25 feet 10 inches.
Worlds champion 6G-pound weight, fo,
height, IL feet 6 i3-s inches. American
champion -16-poundf .hammer-thrower,
1859 to 1896. Best performance, 147 feet
G inches. over twenty years in athletics.
ray r. Moulton, Kansas City, a. Al.
born in Kansas City; formerly represented
Yale University and New York Athletic
Club. in athletics; intercollegiate cham
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22

attended as was expected, many of the
best athletes not being attracted on the
first occasion. They wore hold on April
9th. the Crock National Fetc day, and
on the five consecutive days The jump
Ing and running races were. for the
greater part, won by American compcti-
tors. The Germans won the gymnastics,
the Greeks tho shooting, the swimming
by Hungary. Great interest was taken
in the Marathon race, from Marathon
to Athens, a distance Of about twenty
four. miles. A Greek peasant by the
name OF I.oues won tho race In two
hours, nfty-eight minutes. fifty seconds.
After the games King George crowned
the yiclors With olive branches.
The> success of the games of 1896 as
sured their continuance, and this year
the participation by different countries
is extremely large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
The Kindergarten.
( Times Dispatch:

Editor of Times Dispatch:
( I ( henrg'thnt the matter Of additional
.kindergaltens for tho city of Richmond
lis now being taken up; ] sincerely
hope thatsstllc appropriation for these
schools will ho authorized, as consider
the kindergarten system one Of the
most Important factors IN the training
of the Children
Although the kindergarten Is quite
voting in Richmond It's benefits are
very apparent. The kindergarten-chlia
is easily distinguished from. the chilu
who was not fortunate enough 70 nave
attended the kindergarten before enter 1n
ing upon the regular school duties me
way that they go Mt their studies is en,
tirely different, the. kindergarten-en,
graspns the idea so much more ready,
Then too, the department OF the chlla
who has attended the klndergarten IS
better h the regular school than the
child who has lot. The idea that "they
must behave Is instilled IN them at the
kindergarten, and they don't soon forget
1t.
no SEQ the good these schools are do
ing, let anyone peep IN some morning at
any Of the kndergartcns-it is we'll worth
- ONE or THE MOTHERS.
Richmond, Yp n . 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-12
POLICE PLEASED
WITH BENEFIT

The Grand Opera House was filled
from pit to dome last night by chart-
able and enthusiastic audiences The
occasion was the annual entertainment
of the police Of this city for their
Christmas tree fund for the poor
IL was a testimonial of the public
endorsing the movement, and the police
are much gratihed and extend their
thanks TO all who contributed In the
smallest way to make the affair The
grand benefit that It was. Fully $500
has been realized. which added TO ,he
sum already I'm the police treasury. viii
insure much comfort and JOY for tho
poor children OF the city
Performers Literally Applauded.
The audience was In a jolly mool and
the performers were literally applaud
cd. There were fifteen numbers on
the programme and an We're given with
the exception Of two illness being the
cause OF non-appearance Of the per-
formers.
Manager w. L. Dockstader. Of the
Garrick Theatre; Manager Joseph j.
/ Gainer, of the Opera House, and Man
ager Daniel HUMPHREYS Of the Lyceum,
an took a hand in the benefit ana w
O. Hyrup. of the Comedy Theatre. also
assisted, his moving picture show be-
ing one Of the interesting features OF
the entertainment.
Her Only Sim Company, playing AT
the Lyceum Theatre. also took part IN
the programme. The members OF tho
troupe were conveyed IN transfer
wagon from the Lyceum immedatel,
after the show there to the Oper
House and then presented the last acl
OF the play.
Local Teams Good Work.
Brainard and Green local talent a,
Irish comedians. convulscd the audi.
ence with laughter. Their work wa,
excellent and was appreciated. exeep
possibly by the person IN the gallery
who threw a lemon on the stag
! Whether he thought it was n joke. G.
whether it can be attributed to n,
/ ignorance. is a question but that hi
action was disapproved by the audi
ence was manifest The programme
follows:
Baby Cole, buck dancing: Star Act
courtesy of the Garrick Theatre
Brainard and Wynans. juvenile duet
lists; John Brainard, black face coined
ian' Miss Julia Gray and Company
courtesy Of Her only Sin Company AM
the Lyceum Theatre; John Gnbride
tenor soloist; Conroy and BEST woodel
shoe dances. introducing buck am
waltz clogs; Frank Kyle. imperial clu'
swinging; Gillespie and McCullion
duetists; Brainard and Green. Irisl
comedians; S. II. Green. Hebrew bucl
dancers; Hyrop's celebrated movini
pictures.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-12
SUPERIOR COURT

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon the jury in the suit of Daniel
sullivan against the wilmington Gas
and Electric Company returned a ver-
dict for the company. Sullivan, through
his attorneys, l.. Irving Handy and
Herbert L. Rice, sought to obtain dam
ages TO the amount OF $4,000 from
the defendant company for injuries re-
ceived while in it's employ. William
Is. Hilles. representing the gas COM
pany. was refused a non-suit motion
and submitted the case without Offer
ing evidence.
A number OF witnesses were called
by Mr.. Richards this omrning TO prove
that there was no negligence on the
part of the defendant company and the
case was submitted without argument
The court discharged the jury until
$50 O'clock this afternoon when the
charge will be delivered.
The next case TO be taken UP this
morning was that Of David r. Reese
defendant belo wappellant, VS.. James
r. Honecker plaintiff below respond
emit L. Irving Handy appears for
Reese and Leonard y. Wales repre-
sents Mr.. Hoffecker In outlining the
case Mr.. Wales stated that IL was an
action on an appeal from magis-
ltrate's decision. Il involved III BUSH
els and so pounds OF wheat which Mr.
Reese bought from Mr.. HomecSer about
March 1, 1905, at S112 per bushel, and
later refused to accept or pa yfor. The
amount demanded was the loss incur-
red by Mr. Hoffeckor in re-selling the
wheat at so cents per bushel. or S54Gf
with interest from date OF sale. March
10. 1906
Mr. Honeckor the first witness. tes-
titled that Mr.. Reese had approached
lhim several Hines about the sale OF
wheat and related conversations which
took place between them regarding tn,
I purchase OF II. A sale was offecte,
and the wheat was to be delivered on
demand at the market price nt aha
time. which was SLIP per bushel. 4
quantity OF the wheat was denVoro,
from time to time. The question o
price was not again discussed unit
nearly a year after the delivery began
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-12
LAST
EDITION
300 p. m.
MET DEATH
UNDER ENGINE

While returning from his dinner this
noontime. Charles short, aged 40 years,
an employee of the Wilmington steam
boat Company. was struck and Instant
ly killed 10y a shifting engine at the
Fourth street crossing Of the r., B. and
w. Railroad.
The body Of the unfortunate man
was horribly mangled. both legs being
severed and the head nearly ground off
beneath the heavy wheels. The scat
tered remains were gathered up and
taken to the Emergency Hospital from
where they Were later removed to The
morgue.
short. who was unmarried, made his
home with a brother at 4i3 East Tenth
street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-12
BENEFIT Melted
CLOSE TO $1,000

Members Of the Police Department
are greatly pleased at the result Of the
entertainment given by them last nigh,
in the Opera House for the benefit OF
the deserving poor OF the city. apd BY
which nearly $1,000 was cleared.
The program was lengthy and zach
number was we'll received. Upon The
bin were acts contributed by Manager;
w. L. Dockstader Of the Garrick Thea
tire, and Daniel HUMPHREYS Of chs
Lyceum Theatre. The expense ac-
count for the entertainment inclures
among other items. charge Of so foi
the Opera House orchestra and am adj
ditional charge Of 500 for rent by the
management Of the theatre.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-12

On the week Of December II. the
week before Christmas. the Lyaeu.n
Theatre VIII be closed but win reopen
on Monday December "a, with Billy
S. Clifford in "A jolly Baron big
musical comedy This will be followed
by "Thorns and Orange Blossoms" ana
a number OF other excellent shows.
The attractions booked are among the
strongest which have ever been played
here. one in particular is Daniel
sully who has never appeared here
before at popular prices.
1.-THE Military Octette and The Girl
With the Baton" and Violet Black in
"A West Point Regulation" are win
ming high favor at the Garrick this
week, and are the most talked-of fea-
lures the house has played this sea-
son. Not only are the military tactics
of the Octette well worth seeing but
the musical numbers fairly thrill with
their volume and warlike notes The
musical instruments glisten before the
footlights like Furnished gold and the
act all in all is one not soon TO be for
gotten. If local theatregoers want to
do themselves a favor this week they
had best take the time for the Garrick
show.