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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
Garfield Report Asks
Building for Department
Secretary Befriends Old Clerks and Says
Pensions Cost $40 $50 $50 YcarIy-Praises
Management of St EIizabcth's Asylum.

Among the important recommended
tons made by Secretary OF the Interior
Garfield, who today made public his re-
port for she fiscal year ended June 30,
1907, is one asking that an appropriation
F0r a new building FOR the department
be made. The Secretary says that four
OF the bureaus CT the department are
now in rented quarters. which are
crowded and uncomfortable. namely the
Geological Survey, the Bureau Of Edu-
cation, the Reclamation Service. and
the models division Of the Patent Office.
Secretary Garfield's report is an ex.
haustlve one and takes up in detail the
work accomplished by the various bu-
leaus under the Interior Department.
he embodies a number Of recommends.
TONS and presents a number OF inter.
esting facts about pensions. forest and
mineral preserves, Indian affairs, protec-
ton Of lands. and similar matters.
Has -Four Thousand Employees Here.
The department employs L. 535 persons,
il Is stated. OF which number 3,SS5 are
in Washington. UUder the merit sys-
tenn, as now enforced by the civil ser
vice, Secretary Garfield says inefhciency
among the employees has been reduced
20 e minimum. The number inefficient
through approximation, he says. is
greatly overestimated. He does not
favor dismissal OF persons who have
given faithful service for long years ex-
cept in cases OF necessity. although he
sets forth that consideration for these
aged employees must not be allowed to
clog business.
Fifty-seven additional national for
ests, covering 45.s5s. 647 acres, were Gre
ated during the year. One has been
abolished. There are now 159 national
forests, containing $50 So, SIS acres. The
records OF the Land Once show 1891
J5S acres OF land as having been dis
posed OF during the year. A growing
sentiment in favor Of the protection OF
the public lands and the enforcement OF
the land laws is noted by the Secretary.
VINO states that II is becoming recog-
nized IN the West that our timber, land,
and mineral supplies are not inexhaust-
IDLE.
100000 Acres Of Coal Lands.
It is estimated that 100000 acres in
the western States are underlalu with
coal. and steps have been taken 20 pre-
vent the fraudulent acquisition OF these
lands by interruptions persons.
THE time has come" the report says,
when we can no longer safely permit
the unrestricted acquisition by private
individuals Of the public domain for
purposes other than hOmesteGdS. II IS
10 he noped that Congress win under
take d careful revision OF the land
laws"
similar protection IS asked for the
waterfalls OF the country and their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
PIPE LINE LAW
PROVES USELESS
Garfield Trying to Find Way
to Increase Oklahoma
Business.

Probably no piece Of legislation that
Congress has put through IN recent
years has proved more useless than the
provision in the rate law that makes
pipe lines common carriers. Officials
have wrestleC long and nard with this
feature Of the law in the effort 70 make
II mean something iu a practical way.
l. seems to be almost an fmpOssibiity
Just now, Secretary Garfield. Of the
Interior Department is racklng his
brains 70 solve the pipe line situation ia
the Oklahoma oil fields. The means Of
outlet for the oil produced in that region
are not adequate. IN addition to the
line Of the Standard OIL Company, there
arc two other lines. all Of them running
south 20 reach the Texas fields, and
then the Gulf.
The price OF oil r. the Oklahoma fields
IS low, and Will probably not be higher
until there are adequate facilitates for
getting It 10 market. But Secretary
GARFIELD hnds himself powerless TO COM
rel the pipe lines 10 carry any more oil
than tEey are now Transporting. They
profess 70 be carrying up 70 their lutl
capacity now, and there seems nothing
AIr. Garfield can DO about II. The Gov
eTument would Ike 70 see capital build
one or more new lines IN this region.
but the prospects are not good now for
ouch action.
Secretary Garfield is concerned, be
cause II is his business 10 watch over
the Indian wards OF the Government,
and the oil lands in that part Of the
country are generally leased on royal
ties from the Indians by shrewd OIL
/ operators. The Indians are constantly
/ in danger Of being feeced by Their
white brethren. and when oil prices are
low the returns on royalties 20 the rel
men are scant Secretary Garfield would
/ Ike to see oil prices advance, and the
| Indians better paid for parting VI tn
/ their valuable property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
CHICKENS IN SUIT CASES;
TWO MEN SENT TO PRISON

ARDMORE, Pa. Feb. 3.-Their suit
cases loaded down with chickens, said
to have been stolen from a hennery near
Ardmore. two colored men vino gave
the names Of Roger Peace and Char es
White. and their address as Philadsl-
phia, were arrested by Ohicer Thomp-
son. special policeman at the Sixty-ninth
and Market streets terminal OF the
philadelphia. and Western railroad,
shortly after midnight. They had taken
q car at Ardmore Junction.
The accused were brought to the Ard
more police station and later sent to
fail at Media TO await court having
failed TO furnish $500 bail each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
LeaVes a Quarter:
Bride Worth More,
'TWas All He Had

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2.-After a
well-dressed couple were united in mar
rage by Justice OF the Peace Thompson
IN Camden the Bridegroom inquired:
How much do / owe you, Squire p
Whatever you think the bride is
worth came the reply
The young man placed a quarter on
the desk and was about TO leave the
office when he was stopped by the bride,
who, picking up the silver piece, said;
Is that ali YOU think I'm WORTH
"Oh. no. dear" CALCULATED the bride
groom; that's only TOR she Cer-Iu~.- .-
I'm going 10 send the fee later, 1 for
got Il.
III see that you do" she said, ap-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
GEMS STOLEN FROM CORPSE
SENT OWNERS DAUGHTER

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-Earrings worth
$500 have been recovered by the estate
of Mrs. Sarah MacfarIand, who died in
January % at a hotel on Madison ave-
nue.. The jewels were said to have been
stolen from the body after 1t had been
shipped 70 Richmond borough.
a daughter Of Mrs. Macfarland, who
was herself III. thought Of the diamonds
after the body had been sent from the
hotel and asked about them. She
learned that they had disappeared, and
an investigation is said to have shown
that the jewels could have been re-
moved By only one or two persons.
Such vigorous inquiry was made that
the earrings were mysteriously sent to
Miss mcfarland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
HER TROUSERS FOOLED GIRL,
VICTIM BETRAYS SECRET

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. S.-After
masqueTading for seven years in boys
clothing, Jimmy Allen" twenty years
old, employed for four months as a
porter on the Louisville and Kentucky
River Packet Company's steamer, Falls
City, has been placed under arrest. She
admitted her sex and said that when
thirteen years old she had been repri-
naanded by her relatives at Terra
HaCte. Ind. for acting like a cowboy
and ran away.
The arrest was made on Information,
received by the police in an ANONYMOUS
letter from girl admireT, who, learn
ing she had been fooled by the pseudo
boy, evened up matters by notifying the
police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
HIS BUSINESS.

seYou say the officer arrested you
while you were quietly minding your
own BUSINESS"
yes, your worship. He caught me
suddenly by the cOal collar and threat
eDed to strike me with his truncheon
unless I accompanied him to the sta
ton"
You we're quietly attending to your
business. making no noise or disturb
ance OF any kind2'
None wha. ever
1t seems very strange. What is your
business2'
Hes a burglar. your worship" said
the cOnstabie.-LOndon CLIQUE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
GIVES NEPHEW $4,000
FOR SERVICE IN ARMY

JERSEY CITY, Feb. 3-''You've ths
proper spirit. my lad, and I'll show you
how 1 admire a youth who jumps to
the defense of his country when she
needs him." said Charles Stephens, Of
Cedar Rapids. Iowa. rs he babe his
nephew, Stephen II. Carroll farewell
when he went South with the Fourth
Regiment. Jersey volunteers at the out
break Of the Spanish-American war.
That was ten years ago. and young
Carroll had almost forgotten the incl
dent. TOd9y's a letter reached him
from Cedar Rapids saying that his uncle
had died beQueathed him $4,000.
.s viii reaag
''To ny acw who CALAMITY rushed
to the defense Of his country at the call,
/ leave SO go"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
Alarm Clock
Feeds Horses
EVeTy Morning

ALTON, III, Feb. when George
Miller, & local dealer, gets up in the
morning his horses have been fed and
are ready to work, though not by the
hand Of man It Is ell done by a device
Of his own invention.
An alarm clock feeds Miller's horses
He has connected the timepieCe with
electric wires IN such a manner that at
stated hours hay. corn. or oats are
poured into the troughs and supply OF
water Is turned on to Quench the thirst
OF the animals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
Leap Year Girl
Finds a Husband
At the Poor Farm

AURORA. No, Feb S.-Perhaps the
most unique leap year marriage record
ed is shat OF Miss Johanna Them.
OF Howell county, who found her af-
hnity at the poor farm near West
Plains. and twenty-five minutes after
she met him they were man and wife.
Young William Mitchell, temporarily
embarrassed financially had sought the
refuge OF the county charity Institution.
Miss Them visited the farm and at 6:45
O'Clock met him At 6:53 she proposed
to him. At T:l0 the Rev. D. L. Sottle-
raeyer performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Mitchell IS the owner Of a fine
farm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
GOATS CLEAR LAND.

ALLOWAY, n. J., Feb. 3.-Farmers
in this section have solved the problem
OF clearing their land Of briars and
rough underground by purchasing An
CORA goats. The goats prefer this kind
Of fodder TO grass, ard the pelts and
meat of the young animals bring good
prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
Regarding st. Elizabeth's.

An interesting portion Of the report is
that dealing with the Government Hos
pital for the Insane. which is. IN part.
as follows:
Tho plan Of having q large consult
ing stan Of weIl-recognized specialists
in Washington connected with the in
stitution IS clearly advantage These
men are always quick to respond to &
call from the hospital. and willingly
devote their time in consultation with the
members Of the resident stan, and IN
performing necessary operations.
There were IN the hospital on juno
80, 1907, Z.5S6 patients, an increase OF
a over the preceding year; the daily
average for tEc fiscal year ended June
1906 During the year there were ad-
mitted Go patie ITS, an increase OF Is
over the previous year. making q total
OF 3167. patients under treatment during
the year. OF the total number admitted,
500 were from civil life and 20 from the
army, the navy, and the public health
and marine hospital service.
The general health throughout the
hospital has in the main been very good
There have been no cases Of typhoid
fever.
Many Of the patients are profoundly
depressed. and have suicidal tendencies,
yet not a single case Of suicide occurT ed.
This IS attributable largely, IN the opin-
ion OF the superintendent, TO the fact
that there is comparative freedom from
overcrowding-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
MEXICAN WAR SOLDIER
DYING FROM OLD WOUND

DETROIT 1lich.. Feb. 3.-Maj. J. d.
Elderkin. the man who first carried the
Stars and STRIPES across the enemy's
frontier IN the 3IcElcan war. is dying
from a bullet wound he received in the
first bl,tle in which he fought on for
eign soil. Gangrene has developed and,
owing 20 his advanced age, no hope is
entertained for his recovery.
Congress voted Major Elderkin q
medal for his bravery in the Mexican
war. He afterward served with dis
tinct1on In the Seminole and civil wars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03
THE WINNERS.

Leap year
Is here,
AM far
And near
A popping sound
Assails the ear.
Old maids
are out,
And in
The rout
Old bachelors
Are chased about.
And young
Maids. too,
The wild
TO-do
Have joined and raise
Hullabalooi
Out OF
The woods,
Ger fields,
Through floods,
Come widows bringing
Home the goods.
Houston Post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

II Mr.. Lloyd is made chairman OF the
Democratic Congressional committee
and makes Chicago his headquarters,
st. Louis will probably extend him a
vote OF confidence and support At the
same time Mr.. Foraker win probably
come out strong for Mr.. Roosevelt for
a third term.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

William Pinkney Whyte can posi- Oily
forgive and forget when he is refer ed
to as w. p. Whyte. but woe betide the
person who goes so far as to write II
White!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

Those anti-Hughes people must be
desperate to ,ry such devices as hav-
ing Woodruff declare himself for the
governor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

immense irrigation facilities, as Wen as
their ability 70 supply water to cities
The day Of serious conflict with the
Indians i5 reported as past. although
Secretary Garfield says there are num-
Der OF ways IN which Congress can leg
islate for a better understanding be
tween the Government and the tribes.
especially With regard to land grants
and education The Secretary goes into
summer through the Vesern land re-
serves and among the tribes.
Pensions Cost SI4O,s5o, $50 Yearly.
The report Of the Pension Office, re-
Gently published. is reviewed. the to-
tai number Of pensioners now on the
roll being given at 1.0i7,o05. The an
nual value Of the pension roll, as at
present constituted, is given at $780,
So. 5000.
The work Of the Patent Office is
steadily increasing. The years appi!-
cations were 8, 762, the number Issued,
including reissues and designs, %, go.
The work OF the office Is reported in
arrears owing 70 he Inadequate force.
The Patent Onice Is q source Of rev.
euue, the surplus over all expenses last
year being S279.I5e.7S. A plan FOR the
enlargement Of the Office is urged,
The year 1906 IS reported the most
prosperous known in the mining industry
Of the country, the total value Of al
mineral reaching S. 02, 81, $50, an increase
OF over II per cent.
Conditions ir the various Territories
visited o. the Secretary are reported as
being generally improved and satisfac-
tory
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

So far there has been no adding ma
chine that has been able to equal the
record Of the good old gas meter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

The Sunday lid. yesterday. generally
gave its wearer a run for his money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

There Is something reminiscent OF
that big dinner IN Indianapolis IN the
announcement that Kentucky is solid
for Fairbanks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

You cart teach an old dog new
tricks" said Uncle Joe. You certainly
can't teach Uncle Joe any new tricks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

Since Senator Davis said the Presi-
dents message sound "a like one of his
own # is understood that the Presi-
dent is seriously considering the issue
Of a second and revised version.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

Philadelphia seems 70 be getting into
the metropolitan class. She has rs di-
vorce cases on the court calendar for
this month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

Married men in Belgium have two
votes. one for themselves and one for
their wives. Whenever there's a tie
the single men are called upon to vote.
II IS said that the single men vote
regularly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

London suburbs are excited over a
luminous owl. They are nothing new
to the folks up at the Capitol.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

Secretary Taft is reported 20 have the
unanimous support or the simplified
spelling board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

Too bad there is no way IN which the
Thaw family can go OF 70 some quiet
spot now and settle all their remaining
troubles without bothering the general
UUhlir.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

So far the simpHhed spelling board
hasn't become bored" in which re-
spect It is SUI differs from the public
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

If Champ Clark IS elected Speaker,
De Almond made leader OF the minority,
and Lloyd chosen chairman of the
Democratic Congressional committee, It
viii be IN show you instead Of
Show me" for Missouri hereafter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

There are said 20 he twenty-five plnts
OF brine in mans body, and yet same
of us are very fresh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

They call 'em the Re-Morse banks
now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-03

to as W. 2. Whyte. but woe betice the
person who goes so far as to write II
White!
Since Senator Davis said the PresI-
dents message sound "a like one of his
own # is understood that the Presi-
dent is seriously considering the issue
Of a second and revised version.
London suburbs are excited over a
luminous owl They are nothing new
to the folks up at the Capitol.
Married men in Belgium have two
votes. one for themselves and one for
their wives. Whenever there's tie
the single men are called upon TO vote.
II IS said that the single men vote
regularly.
You cart teach an old dog new
tricks" said Uncle Joe. You certainly
can't teach Uncle Joe any new tricks.
There IS something reminiscent OF
that big dinner IN Indianapolis IN the
announcement that Kentucky is solid
for Fairbanks.
Philadelphia seems 10 be getting into
the metropolitan class. She has 125 di.
vorce cases on the court calendar for
this month.
They call 'em the Re-Morse banks
now.
There are said 20 he twenty-five plnts
OF brine in a mans body, and yet same
of us are very fresh.
II Champ Clark IS elected Speaker
De Almond made leader OF the minority
and Lloyd chosen chairman Of tbs
Democratic Congressional committee, II
win be IN show you" instead Of
Show me- for Missouri hereafter.
Secretary Taft is reported 20 have the
unanimous support OF the simplifed
spelling board.
So far the simpHhed spelling board
hasn't become bored" in which re-
spect il is stllI differs from the public
Too bad there is no way in which the
/ Thaw family can go Of 10 some QUiet
spot now and settle all their remaining
troubles without bothering the genera
public.
So far there has been no adding ma.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-11
Homestead Entry No 6o6I
Notice For Publication

Department Of the interior, Land Of
flee at Clayton n III, Dec. III, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Edward
l.. Love, Of Tucumcari, n. m, has
died notice Of his intention to make
final communication proof in support
of his claim, viz: Homestead entry
no. 8061, made July Ia, 1905, for the
W. sea and sea SEA sec 5 and ne4 ne4
sec 8 twp ION range 3le. and that said
proof will be made before II. y. Dono-
hoo. probate clerk, at his Office In
Tucumcari, n. m, on January q
1908.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
ON and cultivation Of the land, viz.
/. q. MARI, Z. ID. Daughtry, w. A.
Jackson, John Dolby, all OF Tucum-
carl, n. m.
1921 Edward W Fox, Registe r.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-11
homestead Entry NO 1871
Notice For Publication

Department OF the Interior, Land
Office, clayton n m, December IL, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Effie
Pruden, of Montoya, N. NJ, has filed
notice of her intention to make final
proof in support Of her claim, viz:
Homestead entry no. 1911, made May
IL, 1906, for the e2 ne4 Of sec 1 and
that said proof will be made before
II. y. DonohoO, probate clerk, at his
office In Tucumcari, N. NJ, on Jan.
u, 1908.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation OF the land, viz:
II. j. Darnell, Ogle, n. M, Car
Bryant, MontOya, a.. m, G.. V,
Sprinks, Montoya, n. m, Ed Bryant,
Ogle, n. IN.
1921 Edward w. Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-11
Homestead Entry NO. Ago.
Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at Clayton. New Mexico, Nov. ~. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Marta Garcia
of Endee N M has filed notice of his in
tention to make final FIVE year proof in
support OF his claim viz Homestead Entry
No Ago made Oct rs 1909 for the north.
east quarter Sec 7 Twp ION range 36e and
that said proof will be made before Eugene
Il Hedgecoke u S Commissioner at his
Office in Endee N M on January 3 1908.
he names the following witnesses &c
prove his continuous residence upon anc
cultivation of the land viz:
Ysidoro Chavez. Francisco Castillo, vi
dial Chavez and Noe Labodie all Of Endee
New Mexico.
~II-3o-S-6t Edward w Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-11

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Clayton New Mexico.
November II, 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Ulysus G Dodson,
contestant against Homestead Entry No.
S7o7 made January @ 1905 for e2 sea sw4
SEQ and sea sw4 Sec IL Twp ron range sac
by David l. Foster, contestee. in which it
is alleged that under date of April IS,
1907 mat said David L Foster has wholly
abaddoned said tract for over six months
last past; that said tract is not settled up
on and cultivated by said party as required
by law; and that said alleged absence from
the said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps
of the United States as a privats soldier.
officer, seaman or marine during the war
with Spain or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
| pear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at ten O'Clock a. m, on Jan
uary Is 1908 before :; V Gallegos u S
Court Commissioners at his office in Tu,
cumcari n NJ and that final hearing will
be held at ten o'clock a. m. on January so.
1908 before the Register and Receiver al
the United States Land Office in Clayton,
New Mexico.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit filed set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not be
made, it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due ant
proper publication.
I2-7-o-6t Edward w. Fox Register.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-11
Notice of Publication.
No. 278.


In the District Court, County of
Quay,
Gross Kelly & Co., Plaintiff, VS.
w. w. Taylor, ct al Defendants.
The said defendants w. W..
Taylor is hereby notified that a
suit in attachment has been COM
menced against him in the District
Court for the County OF Quay,
Territory of New Mexico, by said
Gross Kelly & Co., for the sum OF
$500 90 alleged by said Plaintiff to
be due it from said Defendant for
and on account of All account stat
ed that you enter or cause to be
entered your appearance in said
suit on or before the 25th day OF
January A. d., 1908, decree pro
confesso therein wilr he rendered
against you.
M. c. Mechem,
Atty. for Plaintiff.
Chas. =. Downs,
SEAL Clerk,
Io-4t. Tucumcari, n. M.