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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14

Mrs. Elsie McCarty played the
part of the gay widow, Mrs. Del
name, and her acting was enjoyed
by all. Mrs. McCarty is pro-
fessional actress, and played the
gay life equally as we'll as the
emotional role in which she ap-
peared some weeks ago before a
Tucumcari audience.
Graham, a French maid, was
played by Miss Dozier. Tom
Sherwood played the part of Frank
Vincent; both were good.
One Of the most enjoyable num-
ber was song by little Eula
Street. The child is a favorite
with Tucumcari audiences, with a
sweet voice and charming grace.
She was at disadvantage in hav-
ing song too high for her voice,
and the selection was not particu-
larly we'll made. She was recalled.
w. II. Brymer rendered a solo
by special request, which was as
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
WRECK AT THE
YARDS TUESDAY.
Engine Backed Into The Turn
Table. Tying Up Traffic
For About Ten Hours.

Last Monday night an engine
was left on the round house track,
to be later moved over the cinder
pit for pulling fire and then stalled
in the round house. 1t is thought
that the throttle was maybe left
open a little and after a time
sufficient steam accumulated to
drive the engine into the turn
table. This is the second accident
OF the kind that has occurred here
since the new shops have been
running and it is to be presumed
that the Railway company is get
ting a little tired of the expense
and tie-ups in traffic.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14

his assistance in securing the To-
cation OF the land office, and to in
yite him to visit Tucumrari and
get acquainted with our people.
The invitation will be extended to
Governor Curry and arrangements
will be made 10 entertain him
suitably when he can visit our city.
The Articles of incorporation
were ordered printed.
A report was received from the
various committees. The band
committee was ordered to 20
among the business men and Sc
cure subscriptions for the support
of the band. 1t is proposed to
employ leader and instructor and
get the band on its feet, and to
give an open air concert each
week.
The matter of securing an eX.
hibit for the National Irrigation
Congress at Albuquerque was dis
cussed and referred. This matter
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE
Meeting Tuesday Night
League Invites Governor
Curry to Visit Tvcum-
carl.
NEXT MEETING TO BE AN IMPORT.
ANT ONE.

The Business Mems League
held an important meeting last
Tuesday night, at which there was
good attendance. Mr.. Buchanan
made a report OF his work at
Washington and the new land
Office matter was discussed.
M. {. Mechem introduced a
resolution to extend to Governor
Curry the thanks of the Business
Mems League and the people of
Tucumcari and Quay county, for
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14

The handsome display of em.
broidery and drawn work in the
Elk Drug Store has created favor
able comment among the votaries
Of this feminine art. The pansy
centerpiece in natural colors is
especially beautiful. One can al
most see the velvet down in the
purple heart of this exquisite
flower. This display is the handi-
work of Mrs. Wood and is truly a
credit to the lady's skill with a
needle.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14

Mrs. DIR. Rucker will hold grand
millinery opening on Thursday
and Friday of next week in her
rooms at Tafoya & Lawson S.
This promises to be one of the
events of the season, and no doubt
will draw large crowds. Music will
be rendered throughout the entire
period, and elegant refreshments
will be served to the ladies.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
McCarty and His Company Of
Young Players Entertained
the People Thursday
PLAYED TO A LARGE HOUSE
A Success From Every Stand.
point.

McCarty and his company OF
young players again entertained
the people of Tucumcari Thursday
night at Warren's hall with "A
Husba nd In the Country" The
play was a credit to the young
players, and was appreciated by
all. Those who took part were,
except the McCartys appearing
for the first time on the stage.
They have for weeks worked hard
in their preparation, and nothing
but generous praise is heard of
their success.
The part of Sir Charles Tor
renee, at home, and Mr.. Fitzfoley
in the country, was played by
Charles Eskridge. Eskridge was
the serious man to perfection when
in the presence of his mother-in-
law, and the gay sport when in the
country" tthe parlor Of "a gay,
rich widow Of the fashionable
world, Mrs. Delmane.) His was
one of the strong parts of the play
and was we'll enacted. The de-
ception OF his dual life was quite
real.
Capt. Murphy Mcclure was
played by Lawrence McCartv and
was, OF course, we'll played and
appreciated. McCarty is a pro-
fessional actor and gave profes-
sional tone to the performance.
Mr.. Armenadab Sleek a perpet-
ual member of the borough OF Sol
emncholy and great gun at Exter
Hall was we'll played by c. b.
Parchman.
Danvers, a serious servent, was
performed by Will A. Askew,
Askew was indeed the picture of
an English servant. Howling
cheers met his first appearance
on the stage, and to the end of the
Chapter he was favorite with the
audience. He had but one word to
say, but that was we'll said. Every
one pronounced him a natural born
actor. He wore red hair, a SOL
emncholy look, a blue coat, and
some other things, and his appear
ance on the stage meant good
laugh all around.
Lady Sowbury Creamy was
played by Miss Bradley, and her
acting was a surprise to her friends.
She was splendid and the part was
quite natural to her.
Emma Terrence was graciously
played by Mrs. Tom Sherwood.
She looked charming as a young
girl, and the part required no
makeup. She was favorite
with the audience.
Sally Bell played Mrs. Charles
Terrence, the young wife. Her
part was one of the leading ones
and was creditably executed. She
was perfectly at ease in every situ'
alton, a good wife to the end.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
Saturday Market.

The Ladies of the Baptist Aid
society will hold a Saturday mar
ket at Chapman's store in the
afternoon.
This will be a weekly institution
with the different church ladies
and should be patronized.
Mesdames. Reece and Glenn
will have charge OF it.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14

is long time off, but the League
will make arrangements to have
Quay county we'll represented.
Several letters of inquiry were
read and referred to the proper
committees.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14

Miss Florence Davis came in last
night from Oklahoma and is stop
ping with Miss Leila Murphy at
Mrs. Pandolfo'S.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
New Millinery Store.

Mrs. X. +. Severe, from St. Louis,
has just opened a millinery estab-
lishment in the Hancock building.
Her trimmer, Miss Blair, is also
from St. Louis. Mrs. Severe will
have her opening on next Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

ROOSEYElT'S COMING TO
RICHMOND WAS HOAX
Somebody on the Telephone Fooled
. Broad Rock" Carter by Imper.t
sonating the President.

RICHMOND, VA. May 16.-lnves-
tigation this morning revealed that
the rumor current at the state fair
grounds on yesterday that President
Roosevelt had accepted an invitation
TO attend the Deep Run Hunt Clubs
spring races and horse show today,
which story was generally accepted
as true by the hunt club officials, was
due to the imagination. OF an over
jealous friend, who hit upon this
amazing way Of perpetrating a practi-
cal joke upon w. J. Carter. ("Broayl
Rock') the well known Virginia sport.
ing writer and horseman. who has In
his charge the two thoroughbred stall
lions recently purchased for the Presi
dent. in Albemarle county.
knowing Of the presence OF the
horses here. and Of the invitation to
the President, the telephone was util,
lied by some mischievous person who
impersonated the President to inform
Carter that the executive would ac-
cept the invitation to attend the races
in order to inspect his new purchases.
Carter. innocent of the guile. indus
triously circulated tho glad tidings
that the President was coming. Pre-
parations were at once begun to greet
the chief magistrate upon his arrival
The news quickly permeated the en-.
tire city With the result that a thrill
OF expectancy tingled the nerves OF
all Richmond.
Carter, who lives in Chesterfield
county, remained In Richmond all
night In order to be on hand personal,
" upon the arrival Of the President.
In the meantime Mr.. Roosevelt was
calmly slumbering in the White
House, little dreaming that the city
of Richmond was waiting with Ill con-
cealed impotence to let OF some
cheers In his honor upon the morrow.
The name Of the practical joker has
not been learned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
How Fast Wind Travels.

Most people at some time or other
have used the expression went like
the wind" wishing to convey the idea
Of extraordinary velocity.
Coming down to actual figures. how
ever. the wind Is npt such speedy
traveller after al, says the Boston
Transcript. The month of March
more than any other in the year has
a windy record. so the figures supplied
BY the. local weather bureau station
for the month will do to illustrate the
failacy Of the expression.
From the first to the thirty-flrst the
wind movement a. registered at the
top Of the federsy building vas 1855
miles. or an average Of 27S miles .
day for 30 days Here II IN average
Of only H., miles an hour. . speed
which even q slow moving freight
steamer approaches.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
SOME LARGE FRENCH FAMILIES
Official Statistics Give Figures Th1s
Arc Rather Surprising.

Small families are the rule In
France, but there are some striking
exceptions. The following data were
taken by Consul Chapman Coleman OF
Roubaix from the latest official sta
tistics OF the population OF France.
According to these statistics the total
population Of France is 3S.350.1ss. The
female sex exceeds the masculine In
numbers. the. figures being. respec-
lively. 19.533.S99 and 1s.S16.Ss9. On
the other hand. an excess In the num-
Der of unmarried is shown on the mas
culine side, the respective figures be
9.917,l7S and 9,114.356. There are q
3s4.S97 widows and divorced women.
as against zoos, 1884 widowers and d.
vorced men.
The number Of French families is
9.1S1,117. Of which 1.3l4.77S are with
out children: 2.249,337 have but one
child; 2.01S.S65 have two; 1,246.264
have three; 1884 have four: 42s.7ss
have Ave: 24S,15s have six; 13S.76s
have seven: 1854 have eight. and
33.917 have nine children. These fig.
ures represent, in . rapidly decreasing
proportion. the number OF families
having . large number Of children.
For about two-thirds Of the families
Of France the average number Of chill
dren does not exceed three; while for
about IN per cent. of them the aver
age number is seven. and for less than
one per cent OF the families, eight chill
dren. Twenty-fo families are re-
corded. however. as possessing II and
"a ~ possessing IS children.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
THAW'S SANITY WILL
Be DECIDED MAY IS
Jerome Wanted Murderer Of White
Examined by Alisnists But Re.
jeeted Proposition ~ Made

POuGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. May 10
Harry X. Thaw's plea for his liberty
from Mattewan insane asylum. where
he has been confined since his &C
Quittal for the murder Of Stnford
White, on the ground of insanity. will
probably be decided ~ Judge Mors'
chauser on Monday. May 25.
The hearing OF habeas corpus pro
ceedings brought by counsel for
Thaw. ended tcnight after District At
torney william T. Jerome. of New
York, had made the sensational re-
quest that Thaw, whom he had called
TO the stand, permit his alienists to
examine the Pittsbureer and to judge
of his mental condition because they
had had no opportunity to converse
with Thaw. Thaw was not permit
ted TO. respond, the court itself In.
structing him not to do SO.
Judge Morschauser suggested. how
ever. that Thaw confer with his coun.
sci and that perhaps thy would find
it wise to grant the request. Thaw,
his lawyers, Messrs. Graham and Pea
body, and Drs. Hill, Graham. Evans
and Jelliffe. who had testified that
Thaw was sane. went into the judges
private room and after a conference
lasting little over an hour. came
back into the court room and said
that Thaw would submit to a personal
Examination by the alienists who had
appeared for MIR. jerome.
The alienists. to make the examina'
ton, they stipulated, must be some
who had never appeared In the case
Another condition was that the ex-
animation be restricted to a personal
study Of the relator and be not found
ed on testimony OF previous trials.
MIR. jerome instantly rejected these
terms. saying he would deserve to be
committed to an asylum himself II
he accepted them ard there the ques
ton ended. 80,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Mr.. Jones Pleased.

Mr.. ID. s. Jones, q member Of the
executive committee Of the State
Farmers Institute, has returned home
from Richmond vel! pleased with the
decision Of the committee TO hold the
next institute In Richmond. The in
stitute will be held On August 4. 5
and u, and 1t Is expected that there
will be between 1.200 and 1000 farm
ers in attendance. Many Of the visit
ors will come to this city for short
stay. ---+F --s..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
WEALTH IN SANDS or OCEAN.
Cheap Mining the Problem That Has
to Be Faced.

From Shasta to San Diego. all the
way along the shores Of the Pacific
ocean there is gold In the black sand
which. for the greater part OF the
length Of the state. underlies the gray
and yellow sand Of the beach. This
has been known to mining men Tor a
score Of years or more, but ever since
they found 1t ont they have been COM
pietely banned in all efforts to get IL.
The values in the sand are low. not
more than rs cents per ton. and the
sea washes heavily over all manner OF
structures which are set up on the
beach to separate the sand from It's
gold. These were the two principal
obstacles to be overcome: To find
machine which would withstand the
storms of wiAter and the tides OF
summer and at the same time be DELI
cate enough to draw the gold from the
black mass Of the beach.
At last, however. the riddle has been
solved, despite the wreckins OF one
Of the plants with which the work
was commenced, and q recent cleanup
Of one days run Of 1000 tons OF black
sand paid 5000 over and above all ex-
penses. The full value OF the gold IN
the sand, could it have been entirely
removed. would have been $3.50. tho
actual amount taken out was about
$685. worth. making the cost OF hand
ling that 1000 tons Of sand trihe
more than three cents a ton. the
cheapest mining yet known to man.
Technical World Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

mysterious warning that his house,
hold would meet a violent death
within two weeks.
His wife and Jane Bendy, ser
want suffered the same fate, but the
SHEPHERDS seven months old baby
was found sleeping in her cradle IN
harmed. The entire house had been
ransacked and everything OF value
had been taken.
The police have made one arrest In
connection with the case and another
man is said to be under police sur
veiIlance. No direct charges have
been preferred and posse with
bloodhounds is still searching the
country for the assassiEs. A repeat
ing shotgun was apparently the
means of the murders.
Frank Easter. a farm hand, who had
been employed only two days on the
place discovered the body shortly af-
ter the shooting and gave the alarm
Easter is said to claim occult pOwera
and according TO statements OF the
victims friends. predicted in Shop
perd's presence that In two weeks
time two men would come to the farm
and kill everyone on It
Frank Crooks, who is held, was
captured tfis afternoon near Free
hold BY Charles w. Eli. member Of
the sherifTs posse and is now in jail
at that place.
Blood stains we're found on Aia
clothing. but Crooks. who Is also a
farm hand. says these came from kill
ing chickens.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
TREASURE OLD CLOTHES.
Prominent Men Who Hate to Part
With WeII-worn Raiment.

1T is remarkable how fondly a
man treasures his old Clothes re-
marked a woman at the Congress
sional Club in Washington the other
day. Instantly the business in hand
wen; under and every one told some
yhing about how hard it is to get
rid Of the old raiment Of her sporse.
One woman told a story about an
Old Overccat which the late Senator
Hoar cherished and which he wore
until his women-kind were heartily
ashamed of It. One day his wife pre-
scented the coat to an Old man who
did some service around the house.
and when her husband asked for II
she was afraid to tell him the truth
She knew II would be little short
of death II she told the truth. SO she
lust permitted the Senator to think
that the coat had been stolen. Then
she bribed the man to whom 1t was
given to bring 1t back and she gave
him money TO get another.
Mrs. Serene Payne told shout q
man who came 10 her door one day,
= poor looking man who said thar
ne had lost his hat. blown away in
a xust OF wind. He asked for an
Old hat belonging to her husband,
and said he would cut wood or DO
any odd job around for the gift Mrs.
Payne laid the modest request be-
fore the mighty man Of Congress. BIZ.
he seemed deeply displeased. The
idea Of giving away my hats. ne
mede answer; why. I need my hats.
Just give him some money and let
him get a hat"
When the man was gone Mrs.
Payne made inventory of the old hats
which incumbered her clothes rooms
and she found enough TO stretce
ciea. across a large room. some NJ
them unused for Eve years or more.
Then spoke up Mrs. Champ Clark
and told about a pair Of trousers
which she had given away belonging
10 her husband. and though they were
ont " dates. moth eaten. and weather
stained. there was nothing In his
wardrobe which the witty man from
Missouri prizcd 50 deariy.--Nc~ York
Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
GOT VIOLENT FALL IN
AuGHnNG FROM CA2
Alex Macdonald Has Conclusion Of
the Brain and 10 IN Critical
Condition.

While getting OF q moving car on
the Newport News & Old Point Rail-
way a, Warwick avenue and Twen-
ty-ff,h street carly last night Alex
Macdonald. who lives at 502 Twenty.
fifth street. was thrown violently TO
the pavement DIT. W. r. Hoskins was
summoned ami on examination the
physician found that the fall had
produced concussicn Of the brain.
The injured man was moved 10 his
home where he now lies in critical
condition. Dr. Hoskins has not yet
decided whether or not he will cpcr-
ate upon the patient.
The acciicn; Was witnessed by a
number Of people WIN were on the
car and ut the corner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS
Mr.. J. winston Read President For
ensUins vesr-Ensertsined By
o.. Tayior.

DIR. Horace p. Taylor entertained
the Newport News Alumni Association
" the University ~ Virginia at his
home. disney On the Roads. last night.
An elegant luncheon vas served. and
the membSrs spent a pleasant evening
The association sIectcd ofhccrs for
the cn<sing year rs follows:
Prcsidenf-J Winston Read.
Vice Prcsidcnt-Dr. Horace y.
Tayic-.
Secretary Tr,asurcr-Dr CIarcucr
Porter Jones.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
The Worries Best cIimste

is not entirely free from disease. On
the high elevations fcvcrs prevail
while on the lower levels malaria Is
encountered to a greater or less ex
tent. according 10 altitude To over
come climate affections iassitudc.
malaria. jaundice. biIiousness. fever
and agne. and general debility. the
mos; effective remedy Is Electric Bit
tiers. the great Alternative and blood
purifier: the antidotc for every form
% bodily weakness. Nervousness. and
iasomnsa. SOLD under guarantee at
Al DrusKistA Price s0c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

Mr.. T. Humphrey. who owns .
large general store at Omega. q. and
Is president az the Adams County
Telephone Co. as we'll IN Of Tie Home
Telephone Co. % F.k" CAVITY. o..
says Of Dr. Kings New Discovery;
1t saved my NE once. Al lcast J
ihink u did. u seemed tn reach tho
Spc'-tke very scat Of my cough
when everything else failed" Dr.
Kings View Discovery not only
reaches the cough spos: u acals Tic
sc<c sposs and the weak spo;s IN
throat lungs sad csess. SoId sndcr
guarantee AZ An nuxx,sss. sec and
tieo. Trial bottle free.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

A most attractive baby's CUNT 10
made BY puft:cg two thickaesses Of
lambs wool between sursh silk. . The
quitting. instead 81 being made With
stitches. N cansht IN place by large
roses made % ribbon Ribhou " sisn
used IN the style ~ art sogvean tn
decorate the border ~ the guilt Usual
" Il IL made In long green stems. ter
ntaating each petal ~ the flower b.
Tag q loop 81 the ribbon caught a, The
point hy . single stitch. Qniifs NJ
such "a elaborate design are used o.
coach covers for the baby indoor, does
not wear anything quite 10 exquisite.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

A teacher in one OF the local grades
was speaking to the mother Of one Of
her girl pupils not long ago about
E.isie's frequent absences from school
You know she won't be promoted"
pointed out the teacher. unless she Is
more regular In her attendance"
Yes" put in the other, and don't
want her to be promoted. want her
10 step school and then when she gets
older she'll get married. a. every girl
ought 10. NV two daughters that
stayed IN school aren't marr,ed yet
and the one that didn't naish up 1t
school could have been married about
four times. and when she did marry
she Was only -. I'm coing 10 take
this one out Of school and bring her
up right Plain Dealer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
SHIPPING REPORT
Saturday, May IS, 1908.
Arrived.

Steamer Amsteldyk tDtcho van
Wairaven, ROtterdam~-tO Holland.
America Line with merchandise.
Steamer Sif lNor.) Hermansen. Ha'
vana-to White Oak Coal Company
In ballast.
Steamer TiOga OBJ Macdonald,
Port Arthur-to Chesapeake & Ohio
Coal and Coke Company for bunker
coal.
Steamer Thimberdy (Br.) Mothers
dale, Guifport--to White Oak Coal
Company for bunker coal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
OWNS MALT a HUSBAND.

A msn who has nci'hcr strength n"r
ambition ,p make living Is only hall
= husi,and. Ssch man needs tonic.
and a. there IL no tonic Ike Sexine
Pills Tor any form q. nerve seskncss.
no skouId isls Ssxine Pills. Price 81
q bcS. 6 hoses IS. vita fuIi syaEantsr
For sale by all druggist.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

After an absence from sthls port of
more than year. the Dutch steamship
Amsteldyk. of the Holland America
Line. arrived here yesterday from
Rotterdam. She brought 500 tons Of
imports. which she is diseharg!ng at
Chesapeake & Ohio pier No. s. The
vessel will load exports for Rotter.
dam.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Sailed.

Steamers Heronspool tBr) Naylor
(from Port Tampa) Stettln; Tioga
(Br.j London.
Schooners Charles A. Campbell.
Pierce. Portland Charles S. Hirsh.
Hunter, Saannah, Ga.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Cleared,

Steamer Tioga (Br.l Macdonald.
acknowledgements & Ohio Coal and
Coke Company.
Steamer Thimbledy (Br.) Mothers
dale. Antwerp-Furness. Witty &
Company, Ltd.
Schooner GOevrnor Powers, Kent,
Ponce, p. R.-Smokeless Fuel Com
pany.