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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Lawrence. Mass, Dec. 27.-Patrick Ken
neally's body was found I'm the Spicket
river today He disappeared yesterday.
IN poor health.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Rome, Dec. 2L-A new oratorio by Fr.
Lorenzo Perosi was produced today i'm
the Sala Regfa OF the Sacred college in
the presence OF the pope and many In
vited guests. The rendition was success
tul and the pope warmly congratulated
FIR Perosi on his work. The pope and
the composer have been intimate friends
since the days they were together IN
Venice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Constantinople. Dec. 27-The cholera is
causing great ravages among the pilgrims
TO Mecca, the deaths at Mecca. Medina
and fembo averaging 100 a day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Winamac. Ind. Dec. 27.-The Roman
Catholic school at Monterey caught fire
last night during the rehearsal OF a play
by the children. A gasoline lamp ex-
ploded, fatally burning two girls, both
pupils of the school. The sisters and
several OF the other children were
burned while assisting in putting out the
flames
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Bennington. VT, Dec. THE trial of
Alfred Mahan. charged with the murder
OF his 4-year-old niece, Ethel Mahan
which II was expected would come up in
court here late yesterday, was put over
until this afternoon. The work OF secur-
in a jury Will then be begun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Dec. 27.-Robbers en-
tered the homo of Cameron Cool at West
Pittston early today and after fractur-
Ing Coors skull. robbed him OF $780, lie
will die. His assaiIants escaped. Cool
is a breeder and owner Of race horses
and is well known to race horse owners.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Charlottesville. Va, Dec. 27.--Con-
trary 10 expectations President Roose-
welt did not go hunting this morning
but whiled away the time around Pine
Knot, going for short stroll in the
beagles In quest OF rabbits. The pro-
groia for this afternoon included a
hunt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Jacobs Creek. Pa. Dec. 27-A total OF
l52 bodies have been recovered from the
Darr mine. Searching parties expect all
the dead Will be brought TO the surface
by tomorrow afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Leominster Mass. Dec. 27.--Felice
Chiocchio and Nicola Chicchio, brothers,
after hearing I'm the Leominster police
court today, were held by Judge Harry
&. Bascom. for the Worcester superior
court, on the charge of murder, in con-
hection with the death of fellow
Italian, Paoli Prietti. at Leominsted on
Dec. IL. The superior court will meet
at Worcester on Jan. 20.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Albany. N. Y, Dec 27.--Gov. Hughes,
who has been at The executive mansion
for several days suffering from an at
tack OF the grippe. returned to his
duties at the executive chamber today
for the first time since his illness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Chicago. Dec. 27.-The jury in the
case of Thomas Chemales, the first
saloon keeper to be placed on trial for
violation OF the Chicago Sunday clos
ing Law. today returned a verdict OF
not guilty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-27

Washington, Dec. H-The formal order,
dated Dec. 26 detaching Rear Admiral w.
III. Brownson from duty as chief OF the
bureau of navigation was made public at
the navy department today. The same or
der detached him from his membership in
the joint army and navy board. Comman-
der Winslow continues to act as the head
OF the bureau pending the selection of an
officer for permanent assignment to that
duty.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20

Governor Shaw once addressed a
letter to his wife as follows:
The Best Woman In the World.
Des Moines. Ia.
"The letter." said the happy woman.
with a mixture of delight and senti-
ment, was delivered to me without
question as the postmaster knew the
Jyri finr :,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20

When Shaw was governor, he was
one day making Il speech in which he
was often Interrupted by one man in
the audience This individual butted
in once too often. In an unhappy mo-
ment he broke in with pardon me,
but
Before he could finish the governor
replied We'll, I've pardoned lots
worse fellows than you in my time.
and | presume it would be unjust to
draw the line hcrc."
The fellow sat DOWN, ANA during the
remainin% two hours Of The address
there were no more Interruptions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20

The treasury department had Il mi
nor employee named Mike, VINO went
on periodical spreeS. But he was con
sidered Indispensable 50 was taken
back each time. Mr. Shaw learned of
this and asked the delinqucnts immr-
diate superior, What would YOU do if
Mike were dcad:' "Oh. | suppose we
would have to straighten ont things
ourselves "Well. SO far rs this de
partmcnt is concerned, Mike is dead.
So begin and straighten.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20

When lie was secretary lie always
wanted to help people ii he could. but,
much as lie desired to assist one Woln-
an to a position, he saw it was impos-
sihlc
Il tell you how it is. my good wom-
an" he said finally, I'm always VIII
ing t. climb tree for amy body, but
couldn't climb CREASED pole to please
my mother | want to help YOU, but
simply can't do it,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20

the plate and, turning TO DlIl, ien4.rN
ed. Bill, allus take pie when pie IS
passin'.'"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20
iIar, :. q sample Of the aptness of his

iIar, = Il sample Of the aptness of his
stories
\ nan went II HIM one day whom
there VAS talk Of sa.lc customs frauds
in New York to * if he intended
starting an Investigation.
IL knew Il fellow once" said Mr..
shaw. "Who hunted foxes with a brass
band. \ very long and emharraS~-
ing pause. while the secretary went on
signing his mail He didn't get any
foxes"
one day Justice Harlan of the SUI
prcme court, propoundcd this query to
Shaw:
"Alr. Secretary, what is the differ
ence between Il statesman and Il poll
ticiAn:"
Quick Is thought came the answer:
ITS the difference between the
young man seeking Il position and the
boy looking for job
a friend Of the family once remark
ell to the secretary:
Mrs Shaw is SO kind, isn't she:'
'Kind:" repeated Mr.. Shaw. Mrs.
Shaw would be kind to her own eXecu-
TONER"
When the treasury portfolio was Of
fered to Governor Shaw, his friends, in
his presence, were specializing as to
whether he would accept or not. He
set their minds at rest by telling the
following story:
1.-TWO boys, Bill and Bob, were at the
dinner table. Some time before the
end of the meal the pie was passed.
Bill declined to take any, saying he
was not yet ready for the dessert. Bob
helped himself to the biggest piece on
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20

EngliShmen are said TO lie slow in
seeing Il joke, but even they caught on
to the girls polite method Of telling an
unwelcomc suitur to go to the Internal
regions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-05-20
Wit and Humor
LESLIE M. SHAW.

TIIE eX-sccretary
\ of the treasury
during his otfi-
cial career WAS
known as the story
teller of the cabi-
net. IL has been
iikencd u Lincoln
in his democratic
"ayS. his careless
ness ut dress, his
epigl'aIns and his
hoilcly illuStra-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-08-24
Employees Of the E. P. q S
w. Had a Pay Day Monday
Business interests of Tu.
cumcari Received an Ap.
preciable Benefit.
PAY ROLL TO REACH $4,000
WHEN SHOP is WORK ING

Tucumcari had the greatest pay
day Tuesday in the history of the
town. Since the division was es-
tablished here the railway pay
days have been greatly increased
and Tuesday exclusive OF trainmen
reached the handsome figure OF
SIS, 1000. This was an increase Of
SO, 900 over the previous pay day.
This is the largest amount of
money the pay car gives out on
the Southwestern system except
at FL Paso. This paper is inform
ed that as soon as the new shops
are under way the local pay roll
will reach S35, 900 and maybe more
each month. This will put into
TucumCnri over $500, 900 annually
to the local employees OF the
Southwestern and should the
Choctaw build in as is expected
during the next six months, rail
way employees here will earn more
than a halt million annually, the
greater part OF which will be spent
here at home. This income, not
to mention the agricultural and
stock interests OF the county will
make Tucumcari one OF the best
business points in New Mexico
Continued on Last page
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-08-24
A End TRANS.
CONTINENTAL
Development Along Rock Island
Road Here Is Fastening
Through Line.

The Amarillo Daily Panhandle
says:
II had the pleasure of riding
with Mr.. Berry and Mr.. Maher
this morning after they had made
their visit here, said T. !. Clark,
southwestern immigration agent of
the Rock Island, yesterday morn
ing in speaking of the inspection
trip Of the Rock Island officials
here, "and they say they are simp-
ly amazed at the looks OF the coun-
try and the development that is
going on here. | had told them
that all this country down here
was growing tast but even at that
they were not prepared for what
they found.
Mr.. Clark is at the head OF the
publicity and immigration work for
the great Southwest with the en-
phasis on the plains country
through Okla, the Panhandle and
New Mexico. He is by habit and
profession an optimist of the boost
er variety and his best efforts for
the last several years have been
given to directing capital, people
and push to the new country. He
is succeeding largely and he thinks
that the best things are yet to
come. Among some Of the best
things he pulls for isRock Island i'm
provcments in this country and is a
stanch advocate of the transconti-
mental Rock island line through
here.
"Eou see" continued Mr.. Clark
in relating the impression OF the
engineering party, both Mr.. Ber-
~ and Mr. Maher had been in
this country several years ago, al
though believe that they had new.
ct been in Amarillo. They have
not been back during the last
three or iour years and the rate OF
development beat their eXpecta-
tions. They were uniformly we'll
pleased at the prospects here and
will go back to map out construc-
ton work on the first section west
at once. The depot plans will al
SO be included in their recon-
mendations,
The business of the town is
booming, bank deposits having in
creased over 800 per cent in twelve
months. New Mexico, being the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-08-24
TUCUMCARl ONE
OF Big TOWNS
The Western Trail Gives Tu-
cumcari a Good Boost in
August Number.
We ARE DESTINED TO Be
A RAILROAD CENTER

The representative OF the West
ern Trail who was here some weeks
ago gives the town very credita-
BILE write-up and the News will
give its subscription the full bene-
fit of it. The article is as follows:
This hustling city lies on the
New Mexico Plateau in the shadow
Of Tucumcari Mountain-called by
the Indians the Squatty Mountain
because of its peculiar shape---at
an altitude of q, 900 feet. Situated
in the midst Of a fertile farming
section where fine crops are being
produced without the aid of irriga-
ton, blessed with an inexhaustible
supply of the finest, purest and
most exhilirating air in the world,
and with an ample supply Of ex-
cellent water, Tucumcari would
seem to be especially favored by
nature. And man has not been
slow in his appreciation, for more
than $50 cars of emigrant outfits
have been unloaded there during
the last twelve months, besides
hundreds Of persons who have
supplied themselves with neces-
saries through the business houses
Of Tucumcari. One general store
sold last year over 1910, 900 worth
Of goods. Then other hundreds
have come overland in prairie
schooners, horseback and afoot
and their tents cover acres in the
suburbs where they are Impatient
ly awaiting the providing OF houses
for their occupancy.
The sound of the builder is heard
on every side. Many substantial
business blocks are being rapidly
pushed to completion, tenants
ready, waiting and urging the work
along. A particularly noticeable
feature is the natural building ma
terial, a richl y-colored sandstone
found in immense quantities in
Tucumcari Mountain, short dis,
tance from the city limits. This
stone can be had for the quarrying,
It's as easily worked and handled
as wood, but becomes hardened by
exposure to the air. This mater,
ial is largely used in local con,
,(Continu ed or page Two,)
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-08-24
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
TO THE
GREAT SOUTHWEST
The Rock Island Railway Company Has Suggested
an ltenerary for the Southwest and Return
Via the Rock Island

A recent folder OF the Rock
Island Company has sent out an
itenerary for the benefit of home
seekers who wish to visit the South
west that may be Of benefit to peo-
pie interested. TucumcaFi is the
end OF the going trip and we feel
that this will give our town and
county a great advantage during
the several excursions the Rock
Island will run this fall. The
itenerary to Tucumcari is as follows:
Leave Chicago $50 p. m. Octo-
Der I. Leave Kansas City 400 a.
m. October 2. Arrive Plains,
Kansas, 2:22 a. m. October ;. Stop
here in the heart Of the great wheat
belt of Southwestern Kansas. Autos
available to see the surrounding
country. Leave Plains II:45 a. m.
October 4. Arrive Guyman,
Oklahoma 2:o5 p. m, October 4.
Stop here to see wonderful Beaver
county in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Guyman Commercial Club will
show city and district gladly. Leave
Guyman 2:o5 p. m. October 5.
Arrive Stratford, Texas, 3:27 p. m.
October 5. Stop here to see one
OF the best towns in the Texas
Panhandle. Experimental farm
of 1000 acres we'll worth a visit.
Management will be pleased to
show visitors the farm. Leave
Stratford 3:27 p. IN. October 3.
Arrive TucumCari, New Mexico,
|7:55 y. m. October 3. This Is the
county seat of Quay county, city
of nearly 1000. This city has
grown fifty per cent in one year.
Many buildings going up, con
structed of beautiful native granite,
Tucumcari is on a plateau, some,
what elevated, hence climate is
fine. The soil is also very rich
and, taken altogether, Tucumcar
is one OF the most promising new
cities in all the Great Southwest
From Tucumcar the Dawson Rail
road runs north into the great Goa
fields and serves to make Tucum
carl the distributing point OF al
Immense traffic. The Commercial
Club will be glad 10 show you
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-08-24

their city. Tucumcari is the end of
going trip and (it this suggested
itenerary is followed) it should be
the destination of your ticket.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-10-18
ing ladies constitute a kindergarten

| ing ladies constitute a kindergarten
committee to whom all business mat
ters relative to the work may be re-
ferred: Mrs. r. M. Johnston, Mrs.
John +. Love, Mrs. ]. Lee Robinson,
Mrs. p. r. Falls. Mrs. A. A. Mclean.
Sheriff T. f. Shuford and Dep
uty Sheriff Bob Rhyme made big
haul Saturday night when they cap
tured three barrels of whisky, contain
ing 1881 gallons, and wagon and
pair Of mules. The gentleman who
had charge of the outfit. John Sharpe
by name, did not take a fancy to the
officers and left them in their glory.
His present whereabouts is problemat-
ical and whether he will return to
claim his mules and wagon Is ques-
ton. Sheriff Shuford had been notified
to go to a certain place near the Lin
coin county line and make a search.
He left Dallas after dark in company
with Deputy Bob Rhyme. At a point
up the road some distance above Dali
las in a dense stretch Of woods they
met a covered wagon. The officer
alighted and inquired of the stranger
what he was hauling in a covered
wagon at night, to which he received
the reply nothing" Not satisfied
with the answer, however, the sheriff
instituted a search and found in the
wagon three barrels Of whisky, 1884
gallons in all, properly stamped and
addressed to Andy McCarter at a point
In South Carolina Sharpe was
searched and in his pocket was found
a bill showing that the whisky was
sent by M. P. Stroup Of Grouse, to
Andy McCarter and the bill called for
1881 gallons at s1.67a per gallon. The
whisky was shipped from j. c. Sum-
mers at Salisbury to M. P. Stroup at
Grouse Sharpe claimed that he had
been engaged by McCarter to haul the
booze from Grouse to South Carolina,
and he was to be paid 50 for his trou-
BILE. The agreement to do this was
made a few days ago. he said. when
he was at Hickory Grove, having
hauled load Of crockery there. Sharpe
lives in Catawba county. On the re-
turn to Dallas, Sharpe managed to take
the officer by surprise and escaped, but
left his wagon and mules in the hands
Of the officers The sheriff brought
his goods to Dallas. locking the booze
up in the Jail and the mules and wag-
on in the barn. He notified the in
ternal revenue department and Deputy
J. D. Albright of Salisbury came over
Yesterday. He went to Dallas but left
the whisky there subject to further
orders which will be given in few
days. 1t is believed that, as a result
of this capture, some indictments FOR
the violation Of state laws will follow.
It is understood that Mr.. Stroup was
fined heavily at a recent term of Lin
coin court for selling whisky, contra
ry to law and that he has before had
trouble along this line.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-10-18
To THE lNSURING PUBLIC:

We beg to announce to the insuring
public that we are now ready to In
sure the lives Of your Horses and
Mules against death from any cause.
Not only have we complied with the
laws Of the state, but we have depos-.
tied at the National Union Bank of
Rock Hill, Four Thousand and Five
Hundred Dollars to guarantee to our
policy holders that we will fulfill our
contract.
We have long thought that this
country was in need Of company that
would PROTECT YOUR STOCK not
only from death by Fire and Lightning
but from death from any cause, and
we are now ready to accept your bus
mess in that line at a cost which we
think will meet your approval. We
solicit your risks.
For further particulars come to our
office, or advise us and we will have
one Of our agents call on you.
FARMERS LIVE STOCK lNSUR-
ANcE COMPANY.
J. Alex. WiIIiford, Sid. e. Clinton,
President Sec. and Treas
John M. Williford, Mgr.
Office over McElwee's Store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-10-18
Are You a Thinker?
Some men are thinkers

Some men are thinkers. The
vast majority are not, but allow 9TH
ers to perform this most important
function for them. This statement Is
eminently true when 1t comes to the
matter Of buying life insurance, a
transaction that is really one Of the
most important in a business way,
with which any man has to deal.
There are in business in the United
States today something like 100 legal
reserve life insurance companies.
Some of these are better than 9TH
ers and Of course you know there Is
ONE best. There is always one best
in practically everything. The best
one Is the one that has the longest,
cleanest record for square, upright
dealing with every policy holder or
member, and the one that guarantees
and has always guaranteed the most
insurance-and lives up to its guar
antees-at the least cost. The history
of the Mutual Benefit proves 1t to be
the Best company, and a careful in
vestigation Of its record will convince
you Of the fact Don't depend on
somebody else. There Is no mystery
about the problem. Don't let me or
anybody else do your life insurance
thinking. Do 1T yourself. Look Be-
fore You Leap.
SAM M. GRIST, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-10-18
He Should Have Been Fenced.

Not long ago a woman appeared al
the Office Of the claims agent OF an
Arkansas railroad.
.'Yo' steam kars Is done kilt my mule
Molly" she announced, tragically.
''Well, madam, II 1t was the fault OF
the company you will be recompensed
you may rest assured" the agent said
soothingly. what were the circum-
stances, and what was the mule
worth?'
MOLLY war the best mule ah ever
seed" the woman said, wiping hei
ewes with a bonnet string. "Ah done
ploughed that mule for seven years
an thar warn't nothin' the matter with
her, 'ceptin' she was kinder lame ir
her nigh hind laig, an blind In one
eye. All give $40 an two bed quilts az
three seeks Of dried peaches for ner
an she war as good as the day an go'
her"
where was the mule killed." the
agent asked.
"Hit war at the crossin', an yo
fast mail train Jest knocked her plumb
over ther fence an inter a gully"
1.-The mule strayed upon the track
1 presume?"
The woman looked at him indig
nantly.
"Oh, no; Molly never would a beer
fool enough to walk in front Of trail
my old man was ridin' her." sh'
said. do yo' think yo' kin low mt
$40 fer her?"-Harpers Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-10-18

ARE METALS ALIvE?-"Metals have
life," said a metallurgist firmly mot
much life, but little. AS plants lives
are to ours, so are metals lives to
plants"
Here's the proof.
You know how a strip Of muscle
will contract. under the electric cur
rent, and how, finally, 1t grows tired
and contracts no longer? Well. with
a strip Of platinum it is the same
thing. The platinum, too, grows tired
and refuses to contract.
And metals can be stimulated. de-
pressed, poisoned. Thus:
Platinum wire. immersed in water
gives off an electric current that may
easily be measured II you put bicar-
Donate of soda in the water the stim-
ulated wire gives off stronger cur
rent. Put in bromide of potassium
and the depressed wire gives off a
weaker current. Finally put in oxalic
acid and the poisoned wire gives of
no current at all. 1t will never again
give off any current. 1t Is dead.
Now leave 1t to you. If you car
tire a metal, depress 1t, exhilarate 1t
and finally administer to 1t fatal dose
Of poison, have you not the right to
say that the metal has life?"-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.