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The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

Postmaster Hawkins placed a
letter in the advertised list"
which was addressed to "Mr.
Riley" There are "Mr. Rileys"
and Mr.. O'Rileys," but for some
reason none would dare claim the
letter. Finally the Mr.. Riley"
letter was opened and it's contents
revealed the existence in this COM
munity or some other community
of a Black Cat" prophet. The
letter advised its recipient to read
the matter nine times for nine
days, once each day, then to copy
same nine times and mail to nine
different persons, and the nine
persons so receiving the nine
times" matter should do likewise,
and so on, and all receiving would
meet with unexpected and much
JOY, but in case refusal to comply
with the request "Mr. Riley" and
all those failing to receive a COPY
Of the nine times" matter would
meet with an unexpected and great
calamity, AS the BLACK Cat"
scheme would take in the whole
worlds population it is readily
seen that soon a great calamity
will befall the world, whereas on
the other hand the whole world
could have met with much unex.
pected JOY if the request of the
Black Cat" prophet had been
complied with.
This letter had no date nor did
it set any date Tor its fulhllment,
neither was the document signed
nor did it give any intimation as to
who wrote it lamogordo News.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
SILVER CITY GIRLS TRIALS

A Silver City girl had troubles
in plenty at Ell Paso last week,
says the Lordsburg Liberal. Miss
Addie Fritter went to Ell Paso and
Monday evening was married to
]. X. Sullivan. Tuesday morning
Sullivan was arrested on complaint
Of Z. Weinhart, who works for the
brides mother, on the charge e
perjury. When Sullivan went at
ter the marriage license he swore
the girl was eighteen years old,
and Weinhart said she was but
sixteen. Sullivan, who is a moter-
man on the street railway, was
locked up. His bride was a
stranger in Ell Paso, and so Tues
day and the jailor let her visit her
husband. Wednesday Weinhart
withdrew his complaint and the
couple are now happy.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
POISONING CATTLE
IN QUAY COUNTY

Quay County cattlemen are losing a
large number of cattle which have died
from the effects of eating poisoned salt,
a c%ontemtible trick which is attributed to
a band of cattle r~ustlers, according to in
formation received by viii {. Barnes.
The Endee country has been infected
by cattle thieves for a good many years
and the honest cattle men have been pro-
scouting the ~rustlers relentlessly. The
supposition is that members OF this band
Of cattle thieves have ~sprinkled the pois-
oned salt on the cattle ranges with the
idea of wreaking vengeance. The mount
ed police of tine territory are on the look
out for the cattle prisoners and if appre-
hended they will be severely dealt with
Las Vegas Optic.
The News has heard nothing of
this poisoning OF cattle at Endee,
but such a thing may have oCcurr-
ed, and if true it is a blight on the
fair name Of Quay county, and
every good citizen should put forth
his utmost effort to bring such
proceedings abruptly to an end.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

Paris, France, is becoming so
crowded with population and the
worlds visitors and sight secrs
that the streets are often blocked.
The city has begun subways under
the streets in order to have sufi-
cicnt room for people and traffic.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

James +. Bell, who is announc-
ing his candidacy for the Demo
cratic nomination for sheriff in
this issue OF the News, has been a
resident of Quay County for four
teen years. He was in the mer-
camille business at Endcc up to
five years ago, when he sold out
and went into the cattle and horse
ranching business. He is well
and favorably known by all the
old timers in eastern New Mexico,
all Of whom give him an excellent
record as a citizen. He came to
this county from Bonham, Texas,
where he grew up on the farm,
attended thcpublic schools of Bon
ham, and later Fannin College,
the leading educational institution
OF that city. His business quail
fcations are such that should his
party nominate and elect him
sheriff OF Quay County, he can at
tend to any duty the Office would
require Of him. Mr.. Bell is 36
years old, has a family, and is
highly esteemed as a man of char
acter and energy by his Endee
neighbors. He has been deputy
sheriff under J.. A. Street since
soon after his appointment four
years ago, holding over after his
election. He announces subject
to the action of the Democratic
party,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
FACT. JUST THE SAME

silly said a new conner yes
terday when some one told him
that the lamb crop this year in
favored sections reached a no
per cent increase. "How could
it 90 over a hundred per cent?"
The gentleman has still several
things to learn. However, such
returns are extraordinary, and this
year in every part of New Mexico
has been the best in a decade far
the sheep man,-Las Vegas Optic.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
NOTHING IN 1T

All the newspaper gossip about
the Southwestern surveyors being
called off the Dawson branch and
put to work on the Dawson-Las
Vegas short cut, is all fake. The
matter is simply this; the survey
ors after finishing work on the
Dawson branch were ordered to
Torrance, and are now engaged
making a survey from Torrance to
Corona for the purpose of later
lowering the grade and making
other Improvements.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

This paper is again going to
take chances on calling the atten-
ton OF Tucumcari to the fact that
a water works system must be had
before we can grow as we should
and must. Our business people,
all of them, realize this. If this
is ever done or can be done with
out Incorporation, we should like
to learn of the plan. This town
must have water and fire protcc-
ton. Talk it over with your
neighbor and see what conclusion
you reach.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

We are told that the fences are
down and in bad condition at the
cemetery, that great holes have
been scratched in and about the
graves by dogs and other beasts,
and that cattle are trampling over
the graves. This is a matter that
should be looked into.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

William Petty and Mollie Pat
ton were married in Street & Bak.
er's wagon yard Monday afternco on
at 4 o'clock. They came from
Indian Territory to file and are
recently from Tolar, N. M.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
$500 Reward.

For n mouse colorcd mule,
branded y on left thigh. The
mule is 7 years old, about 13H
hands high and has a white spot in
right flank. Was heard of 20
miles south of Tucumcari last
Wednesday.
S. II. MAY,
TuCumcari n. M.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
Tell you what ! like best

Tell you what ! like best
Long about knee-deep in June,
Bout the time strawberries melts
On the vine-some afternoon
Like to jes' git out an rest,
And not work at nothin' else.
James Whitcomb Riley.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

X. ID. Covington and wife of
Cisco, Tex, T. p. Covington of
Honey Grove, Tex, are visiting
b, Stephenson.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

George Queen and Joseph
Spencer are here from White
Oaks for a few days visit.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for Probate Clerk of Quay County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party. Respectfully,
X. L. DONOHOO.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff of Quay County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
JAMES +. BELL.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-16
Announcements

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of sheriff OF
Quay County, subject to the will OF the
voters of the County at the November
election. Respectfully,
]. a. STREET.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
CHINESE GIANT DIES
MARTYR TO MELONS
LON Dong Had RenOunced His
Queue, and Dire Fate Had
Been FOretOId.

NEW YORK. Aug. 20.-Lom Dong the
Chinese giant, 6 feet S inches in his
stocking feet. the pride Of Chinatown for
many years, died today But his death
did not come wholly as a surprise. for
LON Dong had wandered from the paths
OF his fathers. He Joined the reform
movement in Chinatown n few weeks ago
and sacrificed his long queue, that tralled
TO his heels, The wise heads OF China
town wagged ominously. Il was prophe-
sled that the days OF LON Dong we're
numbered.
The giants death came about through
his love for watermelons. When LON
Dong Joined the reform movement his
conversion was complete, He renounced
Chinese cooking and became a vegetarian,
with a particular yoarning for water
melons,
On Saturday night LON Dong bought
a giant melon He ate 1t all. Shortly
after midnight he awoke In great pain,
and hastily dressing, he ran 10 the
Chinese hospital at No, los Parker street,
where DR.. G. J. Toms. Chinese doctor.
Yale graduate and head OF the institu-
ton, labored over him in vain Some
hours later LON Dong fulfilled the
prophecies Of his countrymen and died.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
Governor Cutler Notifies Quail
fed Electors in Utah When
1t VIII Be Held.
LIKEWISE WHO ARE THE
OFFICIALS TO BE ELECTED
Date Is Fixed According to Law
Which, This Year, Is
November 6.

In accordance with the provisions of
the statutes, Gov, Cutler has issued the
following proclamation relative to the
coming election;
Whereas. Section 7ao of the Revised Stat
utes Of Utah fixes tho FIRST Tuesday after the
first Monday in November in tho year 1905
rs the day for holding the general election,
and
Whereas. Section 75o OF the Revised stnt-
utcs of Utah provides that Mt least sixty days
before general election the Governor must
issue an election proclamation
Now, therefore. /, John C, Cutler, Cover
nor Of the state Of Utah, in accordance with
such legislative requirement, do hereby pro
claim that on the 9Th day Of November, y ID.
1906 che same being the first Tuesday after
the hrst Monday of said month. there VIII be
held in the several election districts of this
State general election for the purpose OF
electing the following officers
Supreme Court Judge.
One Judge Of The Supreme court of the
Statc of Utah.
Ono Representative in the afty-nin,h Con-
grcss OF tho United States.
One State Senator from each Of the fol
lowing Senatorial districts: Second, Fourth,
Ninth, Eleventh and Twelfth.
Two State Senators from each Of the fol,
lowing Senatorial districts; Sixth, and
Seventh.
One Representative in the State Legs-
iaturc from each of the following Rcprescn-
tntiyc districts First, Third, Fifth, Sixth,
Seventh Ninth, 1cnth Twelfth, Thirteenth,
lIttronth, sixteenth, Seventeenth Eightccnth.
Nineteenth. Twentieth. Twenty-first, Twenty
second, Twenty third Twenty fourth, Twenty.
fifth, Twcnty-sixth. Twcnty-seven,h.
Three Representatives in the State Legs,
lature from the Second Representative dis
trict.
Four Representatives in the State Lcgsla-
turc from the Fourth and Eleventh Repre-
sentative districts
Ton Representatives in the State Legs.
lnture from the Eighth Representative dis.
trct
Two Representatives in the State Legsla,
turc from the Fourteenth Representative dis
trct.
County Officers.
In each county in the State. two County
Commissioners, ono for term Of four years
and one for the term Of two years: County
Clerk, County Sheriff, a County Recorder. a
County Attorney. County Assessor. Coun-
" Treasurer and County Surveyor, each for
the term Of two years.
In each county having a property yalua.
ton Of $50, 100000 and upwards. County
Auditor.
In each precinct of the State except in
cities having n population of more than Is
600 and less than 10000 inhabitants, a
Justice of tho Peace and Constable.
In testimony whereof | hive hercunto set
State Of Utah TO be hercuuto affixed at Salt
Lake City. this Goth day of August. A. D.
1906 JOHN c. CUTLER
BY the Governors
c. S, TINGEY. Secretary of stnte
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
BIRTHDAY showers"
NEW CHICAGO GRAFT
New Ward Chief Called Upon to
Explain Methods of Swell
Ing Income.

CHICAGO. Aug. 20.-William s. Has
kell, superintendent of the Fifth ward,
was yesterday called upon by the civil
service board to explain many of his Of
fetal acts which to unprejudiced obsery-
ers, had every appearance of graft"
Witnesses were present who swore that
not content with the revenue accumulat-
Ing for his benefit from the old time
sources at his disposal the superinlend-
ent was In the habit every now and then
of having birthday" and celebrating it
by allowing each and every civic employee
in the ward TO contribute TO shower"
of the coin OF the realm for his benefit.
Those who were diffident about coming
TO the front with the required percentage
OF their pay checks were spoken 10 sharp
ly by deputies and reminded of the fact
that the natal day of one so high In the
service of the city was worthy of con-
tribution from all and sundry patriots
who toiled under his benign direction.
II, after this notice. they still failed 10
make good, ii is said they were promptly
docked enough time TO balance things to
the satisfaction OF Mr. Haskell.
Certain OF the garbage employees and
others who failed 10 properly appreciate
their opportunity and who gave only when
forced TO do so, were before the commits
sion yesterday and told their tale
1t Is not of record that Mr., Haskell
took the trouble TO thank those who con-
tributed TO his birthday benevoence."
but 1t was stated that those who were
backward were remembered shortly after
their failure to subscribe.
The commissioners were also told that
MIR Haskell was in the habit OF allowing
the names of certain persons TO adorn
the payroll OF his department who did
no work for the city. These gentlemen,
II was stated, appeared regularly on pay
day and Immediately thereafter would di-
vide the amount OF their check with the
head OF the ward.
1t is asserted that Michael Murray for
many months drew pay in This manner.
and that the superintendent was never
more than a block away when Murray
cashcd his check in a nearby saloon
In order TO keep these and other slight
discrepancies from the notice of nquisi-
tive persons IL is said Mr.. Haskell failed
TO turn in any statement OF the labor
happenings IN his ward. and Superintend-
ent Doherty was compelled to do this
work for him.
The judgment of the commissioners was
not passed. but it will be, and q new
superintendent may head the forces of
the city in the Fifth ward.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
AMERICAN FORK MEN
HAVE A GOOD THING
They Are offered Large Sum for
Power Site in Alpine
Canyon.
Special to The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
AMERICAN FORK, Aug. 20.-Don. C
Strong, Benjamin Fullmer. S. L. Chip
man, james IL. Clarke and A j, Evans
OF this place and Leh spent part OF the
past week In the Alpine canyon. where
they are interested in a power site, fol
which they have n very fattering offer.
1t is their Intention TO either sell or
commence the construction of a modern
plant in the very near future. The site
is one OF the best In this section.
BY humng the water OF the canyon for
a distance OF 1900 feet. they get fall
OF 1900 feet.
Seth Brown, a seven-year- old boy, suf
fercd the fracture OF his right arm above
the elbow by being overturned with a
load OF hay which was being moved by
his brother.
Fred a. Jackson of this place has just
returned from Salt Lake City. where he
sled upon $40 acres of land In the Cedar
valley. which is part of the Fort Critteu-
den military reservation recently thrown
open by an act OF Congress. The land
will be used for dry farming purposes.
which is considered to be extra fine for
wheat growing.
Earl McTague. who recently underwent
an operation at the ST. Marks hospital
for appendicitis, has practically recov-
cred and returned home,
Alex cunningham mas come nome from
Blackfoot. Ida. suffering with a bad case
OF blood poisoning. which 1t is thought
was caused by mosquito bite. The
right hand and forearm are the parts
affected
The Tout family, the noted singers,
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Hindley Saturday and Sunday
The Misses Ethel Classify and Zina
Forbes have left here for a ten days
visit with friends Mt Pleasant
AT the last meeting OF the American
Fork Gun club the following scores were
made: William Millar, 10 per cent; Dell
Chapman 65 per cent. Joseph a. Wooton,
SIS per cent; Fred Jackson, 40 per cent
Hereafter the gun club will meet twice
month for practice and at the end of
six months each member will participate
in contest for a silver pitcher, now on
display in the iewelry window Of Dell
Chipmsn
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
RUSSIA GUARDS COAST
Warships Will Be Used TO Prevent the
Smuggling Of Arms.

WASHINGTON, Aug 2o.-The Rus
sian ambassador has informed the De
partment of State that the Russian Gov
ernment, in order TO more effectively
check the unlawful Importation of fire
arms and explosives into the Russian
ports in the Baltic, has decided to ex-
tend to the fotilla Of revenue cutters
charged with surveillance for the pre-.
vention of smuggling, the assistance of
the warships of the imperial navy. The
ambassador adds that there is nothing
unusual in this cooperation, and that
the instructions issued to the officers OF
war vessels are, in every case, consist
ent with the provisions Of the Russian
international maritime law.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
ENEMY OF DREYFUS
FLEES IN DISGRACE
General Mercier Finds His Ca
reer in France Brought to
DiShOnOrable End.

PARIS, Aug. 20.-Once more the great
eat drama OF modern times has supplied
n change Of scene.
Gen. Mercer, who was among those
who bounded Dreyfus to Devils isle, has
left France for England,
The French newspapers state that he
has fed from Paris TO escape the odium
that is now cast upon him; that his Do-
sition In the Senate is impossible TO
maintain. and that. while owing 10 the
amnesty he cannot be made TO suf-
fer for his action In the Drcyfus ease,
his career in French public life Is at an
end-thus making another in the long list
OF the Dreyfus victims
The Eight Of Mercler was the direct re-
suit of a remarkable open letter from NJ
CASTOR Merry defending his silence. He
declared that the Generals letters were
mere subtcrfuge. and demanded that the
full story of the tragic circumstances un-
der which the treason was discovered,
with all the dates, and the most minute
details. should at once be made public.
There was, he claimed, no fear OF war
with Germany now. and the history OF
the night at the Elysee when war with
Germany was dreaded must be related,
whatever the consequences of this avowal
might be. Passonately he concluded:
For the last time, speak. General,
Public esteem still allows you credit for
one day, Tomorrow it will be TOO late
Still Gen Mercler kept silence. To-
morrow 1t was too late
He was openly denounced in the French
Senate and Chamber. and being unwll
ling or unable 10 defend himself left
France for England so secretly that 1t
was claimed that he stole away. II was
at first claimed that he was away on
vacation, but II is now declared his eX-
lie is permanent.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21

1t is a glorious work, and that we here
have the honor OF part iN IT,"
Mr.. Clemenson paid his respects to the
Deseret News, which carefully garbled
portions Of his afternoon address on THE
Problem OF Mormonsm.' wherein he
quoted from Orson Pratt's Kingdom of
God on Earth in which Is stated that
as a government, Mormonism is the only
legitimate government that can exist in
this world" the Mormon trumpet sub
stituting the word Church" for the word
government" The speaker stated the
substitution was easy TO understand as
the Mormon church is now trying in every
way TO avoid all references TO church
government"
The Mormon Problem.
At the afternoon session OF the Pres
byterian Teachers association. Mr.. Glenn
enson spoke on The Mormon Problem -
in which he said in part that the Nor
mon problem has been regarded as a
problem in all OF its past life. by the
American people. who have heard OF il
as mysterious. inscrutable, difficult
problem; and today il is considered as
an enigma, whose solution puzzles. baf-
fles and distresses the thoughtful. IA
triotic and Christian alike. Writers
statesmen and Christians have studied II,
each one arising from the task con-
vinced beyond what he was before that
Mormonism is problem than which
there Is no more dinlcult confronting
civilization. free government and the
Christian church.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
The Red Set In Oklahoma.

Bull Thunder had his picture taken by
Durham, the photographer Monday.
Big Nose, from the South Canadian
north Of Thomas. was trading In Can
ton Monday.
We are told on good authority that
Strikeemfrst had his hair cut. Fleming
the barber, did the deed.
Little Rock and Bob Finger are hauling
lumber TO Selling this week for the lum-
Der yard at that place,
Mr.. Walkhigh, living on the South Can
adian, was taken 10 Cantonment Monday
to receive medical treatment.
Rabbit Run, who is visiting In Wyom-
Ing. sent home this week for a pair OF
earrings and bracelets Rabbit Run must
be going into business out thcre.-Caua-
dian Valley (Okla.) Record.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
cLoUDBURsT AT BINGHAM.
Road Through Upper Bingham Badly
Damaged BY Water.
10 The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
BINGHAM. Aug. 20.-A heavy rain and
partial cloudburst this afternoon caused
much damage and mt one time consid-
erable excitement. The road through Up
per Bingham WAS badly torn up and many
houses and cellars were flooded The new
road, recently placed across the canyon
half way TO Upper Bingham, proved 10 be
the scene OF much difficulty.
This road crosses the gulch by means
OF twentyfoot fill, on top of which is
rock. Through this the stream is con-
Quoted by means of nume. which proved
inadequate TO carry large volume OF
water. allowing 1t TO rapidly back up
against the mill and far up the street
One hundred and twenty five men from
the Utah Copper mine were hurried TO
the spot and the road was cut through,
allowing the water TO pass through grad
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-21
ARE YOU A STAMMERER7
If You Are. School at Provo Promises
You Relief.
Special to Tho Tribune.

Special TO Tho Tribune.
PROVO, Aug, 2O.-Provo Is to have a
school for the correction Of all speech
impediments. w. l.. Bassett will open
such a school in the near future, where
any one afflicted with stammering or slut
terIpg can secure relief.
Almeda Sadler was granted a decree
Of divorce from Henry w Sadler today
in the District court The decree was
granted on the grounds OF drunkenness
and failure 10 provide. The plaintiff was
restored TO her maiden name, Almeda
Winn
At the meeting of the County Commits
sioners today a communication was re-
ceived from Jesse Knight asking that a
school be established at Knightsvllle.
A programme of horse racing Is being
arranged for Labor day at the Utah
County Fair association grounds