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The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12
A Wife Wanted.

The News is this week start
ing out in new role, a matrim-
onial news bureau. Our first ap-
plicant is one J. NJ. Parker a re-
sident of this fair city. Mr..
Parker is an able bodied man
with half bushel of testimoni-
ais and affidavits as to his good
morals and clean character. He
is not too old and yet he has
reached that age of full maturity
when we'll cared for man is at
his very best. 1t looks to us as
we behold the numerous beauti-
full brunettes and the bountiful
supply of fair skinned, flaxen
haired blOnds who have once
tasted of the incompatible joys
of married life that the News
should have no trouble in supply
ing the present demand upon its
matrimonial bureau. Don't fail
to mention that you saw it i'll
the News.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12
THE PROPOSED
FREE RURAL DELIVERY

A year ago I. J. Poage circu-
lated a petition to secure the
establishment of a free rural de-
livery mail route around Alamo
gOrdO. About 60 residents sign
ed the petition and agreed to
place boxes. The petition went
to the postofilce department and
was referred to an Inspector.
In the meantime settlement Of
the vicinity continued and 80
more names were added to the
list. Last week Inspector Hay
mes drove over the propased
route. In response to an in
quiry by Postmaster Hawkins
for information he has been ad-
vised that owing to the fact that
several roads for the route to
pass through has gates no action
will be taken. When all of the
roads are legally and actually
opened and gates removed, the
inspector thinks the route can
be established, and be made to
cover not only the y miles plan
ned, but extended up the valley
to make 30 miles for the round
trip. And perhaps the people of
La Luz can be included in the
daily delivery service. So it is
up to the farmers to get the
roads opened.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12
CHRISTMAS FOR
THE BLIND CHILDREN
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
Kindly publish this item for
the information of the public,
and the welfare of our institu-
tion.
1t is the policy of all schools
for the blind of the country to
make the Christmas holidays as
pleasant and homelike as pos
sible for their pupils, and to see
that all INDECENT pupils have a
sufflciency of goodies, etc. COM
mon to the season.
AS matter of course there
are some in these schools who
have we'll to do parents, and
they share just the. same with
the others if they spend the
time in the institution.
There will be a Christmas tree
for the pupils Of this school dur
ing the coming holidays, and we
are preparing a little musical
programme for the occasion.
1t will be announced later as
to the time, and while we do
not intend to make a house to
house canvass for presents,
money, etc. for the children,
any gifts sent out by business
firms of our city, or by any other
of our citizens will be greatly
appreciated by the pupils, and
superintendent will see that the
gifts are equally and properly
distributed among all pupils
here.
Cunningham d Son and +. G.
ROLAND will be kind enough tC
send anything you may wish t'
the institute.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12
HAWKINS TELLS HOW TO
MAIL CHRISTMAS PKGS.

Prepare it for resisting crush
in the mail bags. Tie securely.
Put your name on the package
before taking to office window.
Put no written matter inside,
except Il greeting such as "Mer-
ry Christmas" To put other
writing inside is to cause letter
postage to be charged to the re-
cipient or to you, and so fine if
you misrepresent the facts.
Postmasters are required to
examine the packages to ascer-
tain if there be writing inside.
Attach one cent in postage for
each ounce in weight, or frac-
tion of an ounce on merchandise
packages, or one cent for each
two ounces or part thereof, on
books and photos double the
above rates, if sealed or if writ.
ten matter be inserted.
Attach eight cents in postage
for registration. Don't fail to
register. 1t is much safer. Of
thousands of such packages reg
istered at this office not one has
gone astray, while unregistered
packages have been lost.
Ship your goods early, pack
ages mailed but two or three
days before Christmas get hung
up on the road or at big eastern
offices. j. NJ. HAWKINS,
Postm aster.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12

horse and hauled it to the wagon.
They then loaded on their wood
and pulled for Tularosa. They
were tracked from the start to
the finish of the performance
and there is little chance for
doubt as to their guilt. They
are now languishing in the
county Jail. They are recently
from Lincoln county and give the
names of Assiques Sanches and
BaderO Velasquez.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12
Cattle Thieves Caught.

This last week two Mexican
young men were out in the val
ley hunting wood when they got
the foolish notion into their heads
that it would be easier and
quicker money to kill yearling
and sell the meat. They select
ID one of Ben Wooten's yearlings
Killed it, buried the head and
ide. loaded the meat onto a
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12

will state in the next is
sue the exact time for the en-
tertainment and tree, and all
are cordially invited to come out
and help make the occasion Il
success for all.
Very truly,
S. II. GILL.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12

Dolls Toys and Fireworks at
right prices. Alamogordo Bar
gain Store.
TheiJumbo Mattresses at Oil
ver's for $6.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12

If you have been thinking of buying
you had better come to the office
and get a price on the lot you want
before the other fellow does. We
are selling on small monthly pay
ments, but would accept the cash
in order to make trade. !.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12

The public library will be open
in the afternoon from 3 until 6
o'clock p m instead Of in the
evening.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-12-12
Notice to Masons.

There will be public installa-
ton of officers and refreshments
serv ed at the Masonic hall on
Monday night Dec. %. All
masons and their families are
invited to attend, and we extend
a cordial invitation to all visit
ing brethren and their families.
w. w. Mann, Sec,ty Sacramen,
to Lodge No "A A F Il A NJ.
Bargains in Glassware Enamel
ware and Tinware. Alamogordt
Bargain Store.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
POOR WILLIE I!
Poor Willie is frail.
His health Is so tender;
They fear he will fail.

Poor Willie is frail.
His health Is so tender;
They fear he will fail
He's growing so slender.
He doesn't cat much. for he never feels
able.
He hardly eats anything when at tho
table,
Just nlbbles at this
And nibbles at that,
And, oh. how they wish the poor child
would grow fat!
They coax him with cake,
They coax him with pickles.
His good Uncle Jake
Has bribed him with nickels
To be a good boy and to swallow his
tonic.
They fear that his frailness is apt to
grow chronic.
He nibbles at this,
He nibbles at that,
And, oh, how they wish the poor child
would grow fati
He eats lemon drops
And peppermint candy
(Confectioners' shops
Are always so handy.
Peanuts and popcorn-he can bolt marsh
maliow-
1t worries them all that poor Willie is
sallow
And doesn't like this
And doesn't like that.
And, oh, how they wish the poor child
would grow fatl
He's partial to fudge
And to crystallized ginger.
But his people can't Judge
What he eats that might injure.
For he eats scarce at all, does the suffer-
ing Willie.
His folks are alert I'm the chase OF bacilli.
They lure him with this,
They lure him with that,
And, oh. how they wish the poor child
would grow fat
Now. Uncle Joe growls
He ought to be shaken
To silence his howls
And made to eat bacon
And corn bread and grits. That's old
bachelor snarling.
Why, Willie is such a poor delicate dar-
lingl
He nibbles at this
And nibbles at that,
And, oh, how they wish the poor child
would grow fatl
Chicago Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
A Real Latter TO Santa.

Dear Santa Claus, ! thought I'd write
These few lines to you tonight
Just TO tell you everything
We would like to have you bring,
For II they don't come from you
Goodness knows what we shall do!
Tommy wants a coaster sled
And a sweater (blue and red)
Football. too, and skates and some
Chocolate candy and a drum.
Johnny wants n phonograph
(Singing songs that make you laugh.
Choo-choo cars that really go
And horn that he can blow;
Then he wants n hobby horse
And some candy, too, of course.
Katie wants a doll that cries
"Pa" and MA" and shuts its eyes,
With some gowns and hats TO Mt
And such things that go with II.
She would like some dishes, too.
And dolls house painted blue.
Mamma wants n dinner set.
And she'd also like to get
Earrings and some bric-a -braC
And lovely sealskin sack.
There, now: that's enough TO bring
1 don't want blessed thing
For myself, for I'm so small
1 don't really count at all
Oh. I'm very small, I'm told.
Though I'm thirty-ive years oldl
Just supply this list send
And I'll be your grateful friend.
l must have the things, YOU see,
For my wife and children three,
Who demand them all of me,
II, A. DAILY IN Catholic Standard an'
Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
OVERHEARD IN COURT.
An Effective Plea Made by Counsel
For tho Defendant.

foT tno OoteUoant.
The trial was proceeding quietly.
The prosecution had got in its case,
and the defense began.
1--WE claim, your honor" said the de-
fendant's counsel, with an impressive
glance at the jury, that the plaintiff
in this case, who demands the pay
ment of this note for $4,000 signed by
my client and discounted ut the Ho-
hokus National bank IN June last, is
proved guilty by his own sworn testi'
mony OF contributory negligence and
is therefore,
81 object, your honor" cried the
counsel for the plaintiff, jumping to his
feet and glaring at his opponent. "The
learned counsel has no light to make
assertions that are false. | demand
to be Informed In what part of the
plaintiffs testimony he has testified
to any such absurd fact"
"On page % of the stenographer's
record" replied the defendants coun-
sci, 1.-The plaintiff testl6es that he loan
ed my client $4,000"
"That Is all true enough" said the
other "But what of IT."
"Ie ought to have known better than
to let him have the money" said the
defendants counsel.-Harper's Weekly
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

SECRETARY AND MRS. TRUMAN II. NEW.
verslty, with the degree of bachelor of
philosophy, Mr.. Newberry took up
work I'm the offices Of the Detroit, Bay
City and Alpens railroad and subse-
quently became general passenger
agent and then secretary of the com
pany. After the death of his father
Mr.. Newberry became president of the
Detroit Steel and Spring company.
IT was case of the Office seeking
the man when In 1905 the new secre-
tary was selected assistant secretary
of the navy. The first intiEatlon he
had of President Roosevelt's intended
appointment was the announcement In
Detroit paper about the probability
of his being called to Washington to
take the place once held by Mr.. Roose-
welt himself. Mr.. Newberrys selection
was attributed to his service in the
Spanish war.
Three things the new secretary of
the navy dotes upon-automobiles
warships and babies. He has the first
uhu lnG iuois ht li'oihNhh h"' pNNh
TO It that his wants In the warshlp
line will be taken care OF.
4 Secretary Newberry was born in De-
troit Nov. 3, 1864. He comes of old
Puritan stock and is son of John s.
Newberry, who was congressman
and throughout his life of much prom
inence.
When on Feb. s, 1888, Mr.. Newber-
ry married Miss Harriet Barnes OF
Brooklyn, popular debutante, daugh'
ter of the late Alfred G. Barnes and
granddaughter of the celebrated old
time publisher. A. s. Barnes, he aug
mented his own fortune, estimated al
$20,000,00o, by some $3,000,000, Mrs
Newberry's share of her fathers es
tate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newberry have three
children, daughter, Miss Carol d
Newberry. nineteen years old, and
twin sons, aged sixteen.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

death for several weeks, DR.. Bull. on
hearing her name mentioned, express
ed the desire once more to listen to
the great Calve. His request was
complied with, and, to the amazement
Of the physicians in attendance, the
patient sat straight up in bed for ten
minutes after hearing the voice of the
noted singer and said, as his face
glowed with life, 81 am going to get
we'll" He was n new man, and it Is
believed his prophecy will be fulfilled.
Nine. Calve says she will continue
the good work.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

THE SANCTUM DOOR SWUNG BACK, AND
AIR. CHARLES sPooNER ENTERED.
like as we took our way to the Kicker
office and sat down to write an edi-
torial ON the annexation of the United
States to Canada.
We felt balminess steal over us as
we wrote.
We hud thoughts Of raising the sal
AIRY Of our agricultural editor and Won
dered to ourself If it would spoil his
Industrious spirit.
We have kept our horse editor on 81
week for the last year in order that
he should not he tempted to commit
matrimony, but we wondered now II
the time hadn't come to raise him a
dollar n week and let him become the
head of family.
Mr.. John Schwartz, the druggist,
came In and called us a liar, but our
balminess remained.
Mr. Jerry White, the saloonist. drop
ped In to say that he would riddle our
carcass II we had anything more to
say about him In the Kicker, but we
only laughed and winked at him.
IL seemed as if nothing could trou-
BILE us or put us out of temper. lt
was one Of those days when one looks
around him and realizes that this Is n
good old world and doesn't want to
take chances on the next
We were never In better fettle Tor
writing We had advanced fifteen
reasons why It would be n good thing
for Canada to get hold of this coun-
try and were hunting around for the
other fifteen when the sanctum door
swung back and Mr.. Charles Spooner
entered. We noticed that he had a
| gun In his hand and that there were
signs OF mental excitement In his face
but as this is the way with half ouT
callers we paid no particular ntten
| tion to HIM
Mr.. Spooner, 1t should be explained
landed In Giveadam Gulch about three
months ago. He had watched thC
slow but sure approach OF that re
sistless thing called civilization, anC
he had bucked against It, He wanted
old times to stay with us and to keel
| Iut new ldl away iiN ioohNN N'N'
the town, thought the soil was fer
tile and htched his cayuse to tho
nearest post. The late deceased, a'
we must now speak Of him, didn't lost
any time getting to work. He USED
his guns right and left to reduce th'
next census, and he was soon known
as n rlproarer. To do him justice, h'
had sand-lots OF sand.
Drove Him Out Of Town.
We are secretary Of the local vigl
lance committee, The late deceased
was given fair show to make hi
mark, and then 1t became our painful
duty to notify him in writing to llgh
out and hit higher attitudes. He re
fused at first to so, but one night
after standing on barrel with
noosed rope around his neck for teI
! minutes, he changed his mind. II
didn't seem TO blame anybody In PAL
tlcular at that time, but after gettln
away he felt humliated and laid 1t al
to us personally. He had now com
for his revenge. but OF course W
could not read his mind
The late deceased opened the inter
view by announcing that II we desire
TO kneel In prayer he could spare u
three minutes. to ask forgiveness for n
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
Another Advertisin. Scheme.

The moon shone brightly on the old
mill.
"Ah," breathed the brave hero as
he crossed the canvas bridge. 1.-The
lovely maiden sees me not! Her eyes
arc glued In another direction"
Yes" spoke the dark villain rs he
arose from behind the imitation rock
'her eyes are glued with Stickem's
celebrated horse glue. Free samples
may be had in the lobby Don't fail
to ask for them when you pass out"
And, lighting n fresh cigarette, the
dark villain strode off to draw his
commission from the glue company
his white teeth shining like piano keys
as he strobe. Chicago News
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
His Mother.

Mother" he said, putting his arms
around her and kissing her on the
brow, II am going to marry the sweet
est, the loveliest, the nobest girl in the
world"
Looking up into his eyes. the good
lady by great effort managed TO keep
back her tears as she answered in bro
ken tones:
"My-poor- boyw Chicago Record,
Herald,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

whose exclusive circle none of them
had ever got within even telephone
distance; that one of her country resi-
dences was distant but days Journey
and she had determined to ride there
in her own carriage.
Mrs. Fordyce-Jones Is considering
this winter certain social reforms: Mrs
Dole and the clique are bitterly ruing
a golden opportunity missed.
CHARLOTTE BOND HILL.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
a Contrary Man.

Mrs. Naggs-Did you see anything of
my husband this morning?
Mrs. Homer-Yes,
Mrs. Naggs-Whlch way was he go.
ing?
Mrs. Homer-The other way.
Mrs. Naggs-I might have known II.
He's the contrariest man that ever
lived.-Houston Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
His ouandary.

Hewitt hear that you are happy
father.
Jewett = Well, don't know yet
whether | am happy or not was
insured against the birth of twins,
and am not sure whether can col
lect under the policy. seeing that | am
the father of triplets. Bohemia Mag
aZine.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
MadA TO ordsr.

Biggs-Sma wiley claims to be self
made man.
Digs Well. II you ever saw him
when his wife Is around, you would
think he was made to order -'Cleye'
land Plain Dealer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
Trouble Ahead.

Hewitt-You look worried.
Jewett-I am worried. left my
handbook OH street car,
Hewitt-Cheer up; 1t may be found.
Jewett-That's what worrying me,
Ii may be found and left at my house
and my wife will know what my bank
balance is.-New York Herald.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
No Composition.

Fond Mamma-So you were head of
the class today. That's my bright little
boy! Did you study extra hard to get
there?
Candid Little Boy-No'm: the other
boy stayed Baltimore Ameri'
can
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
An Earnest Wish.

what do you think| exclaimed
the theatrical star proudly. They are
going to name a new cigar for me-"
"Well." rejoined the manager. heres
hoping 1t will draw better than you
do."-Chicago News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
GETSN|NETEENTHMAN
Arizona Kicker Editor Adds One
More Victim to His List.
HAS TO SHOOT A CALLER.
Visitor First Makes a Target Of Pur-
veyor Of News, but Misses Him-Laid
to Rest In Private Buryins Ground,
No Feeling Of Exultstion.

copyright. 1905, by 4. c. McClure.l
Last Thursday morning we tumbled
out of bed half an hour after the sun
had risen over Bull mountain. Al.
though we had to hunt for twenty
minutes after our collar button, we
were at peace with all mankind. We
were glad we were alive. We felt that
we wanted to keep on living for the
next hundred years. Any critter i'm the
territory of Arizona could have spor'
lively pulled our nose and we should
not have resented It,
We sat down to breakfast consist
ing mostly of grizzly bear chops and
wildcat ribs, but we underwent ne
change Of temper. We were still lamb
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
Killed Him.

"How did Cholly get concussion Of
the brain?"
81 think there was a collision be-
tween two trains Of thought. t."-Cleve-
land aadar
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
The Decline Of oratory.

'''Bliggins says there are no great
orators nowadays"
'No," answered Senator Sorgs"m.
"When n man has anything to say he
puts 1t into the newspapers so quick
that It's back number by the time
Il comes out on the stumD. D."-WashinR-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
Well Supplied.


Doctor want you to get some
strong bark at night.
Won't have to get 1t. All
Ivy neighbors keep dogs.-Puck.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

"Why are women who figure In the
press items Invariably benutifulr
ITO offset tue newspaper cuts Inn
aglne."-Judge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SINGING AWAY CANCER.
Or. Bull, Stricken, Hears calve and
Declares He Will Get Well.

Can singing cure disease is the ques-
ton that agitates the mind when re-
cent circumstances In the Illness of the
noted surgeon and specialist, Dr. VIII
liam r. Bull Of New York, are taken
note Of.
Himself attacked by the relentless
enemy, cancer, that he had so success
fully fought I'm others and sick unto
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
ton Star.
A vasssr Scrub Team.

Eleanore- How Is your basket ball
team getting on?
Ethel-Flnel We beat scrub team
yesterday.
Really? didn't know the scrub
women had team!-Yonkers States
man.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05


BERRY berry Is thorough
ly capable man, being rated by some
as the best naval expert in the coun-
try. Personally the new secretary Is
popular in Washington and the naval
service. Socially the Newberrys move
In the highest circles of the Capital
City. Mrs. Newberry is a charming
hostess and entertains extensively
Secretary Newberry is reputed to be
the wealthiest member of Mr.. Roose-
velt's cabinet.
The latest acquisition to the presl-
dents cabinet has seen active service
in the department of which he has just
become the head. With the opening
Of the Spanish war he helped organize
the Michigan state naval brigade,
many members of which were million
aires, aud served with 1t during that
historic conflict He held the position
of lieutenant and ordnance officer on
the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite.
In 1885. after having graduated from
Sheffield Scientific school of Yale uni.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

Try an al in Tns Mirror waaa
Column.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05

Herr Eu to barberJ-Say, couldn't
you Just run the clipper over your con
versation too?
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-05
-.-----
The Newberrys
Of Washington.
Popular New Secretary Of The Navy and
hIs Talented famlb-Mr. New.
berry WealihIest Of
Cabinet.
u VIEWED from m
" oil standpoints,

" oil Standpolnts,
the selection of
Truman II. New
berry MS the man TO
step into the shoes
of Victor IL. Met
calf, W ho m i'll
health caused to re-
sign the secretary
ship of the navy, is
considered to have
b EN- n Apply
choice.
Officially Mr.. New