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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25
CONTEST NOTICE
Department of the Interior United States
Land Office


Land Office
Clayton N NJ Jan. II 1905
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Hardy S Hancock
contestant against homestead entry no.
1901 made Dec, IS 1907 for NV 4 sec }
twp 7 n range 81 east by Frank S White
contestee in which it is alleged that said
Frank S White has wholly abandoned said
tract of land for a period OF more than six
months last past and next prior to date
hereof Sept. 8 1907 that he has not es-
tablished and maintained thereon his resi-
dence as required by law: that he has not
improved and cultivated said land as re-
CURED by law; that said land is in IT'S orig
inal wild state: that said defaults nave not
been cured and tina, said alleged absence
from said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps OF
the United States in time of war in any
capacity.
Said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock a m on Feb. "a
1905 before II X Putnam u 5 Court Com
missioner at his office in Texico n NJ
land that final hearing will be held at 10
o'clock a m on March 2 1908 before)" the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Clayton
The said contestant having in a proper
affidavit filed IAN. II 1908 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence per-
sonal service of this notice can not be made
il is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper publi-
cation
r-25-7 Edw w. Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25
CONTEST NOTICE
Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office

land Office
Clayton. N. NJ. Dec. 10 1907
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Herbert Oglesby con-
~testant. against homestead entry No. s736
made June 70 1905 for S + 4 Sec 81 TWP
9 North Range SO east by Mary !. Harp
contestee, in which il is alleged under date
OF Oct. 9 1907 the said Mary Harp has
wholly abandoned said tract. that said tract
is not settled upon aud cultivated by said
party as required by law, that said Mary ]
Harp has wholly abandoned said land, that
she has sold the improvements thereon and
that same have been removed and that said
tract is unsettled and unoccupied, and that
said alleged absence from the land was not
due to her employment in the army, navy
or marine corps of the United States as a
private 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 appear
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a m on Feb. IS 1908
before Eugene Z. Hedgecoke u S com
missioner at his office at Endee, N. NJ. land
thai final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock
a m on March 2 1908 before)* the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Clayton N. M.
The said contestant having in a proper
affidavit filed Jan. 8 1908 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence per-
sonal service of this notice cannot be made
1t is hereby ordered and directed thai such
notice be given by due and proper publ
cation.
I-2S-S EDw w. Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25
CONTEST NOTICE
Department Of the Interior, United States
Land Office


Land Office
Clayton, N. M. Jan. IS, 1905
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Benjamin {. Han
cock, contestant. against homestead entry
No. 16s28, made March 23. 1907 for 5 Z 4
Sec "a Twp II N Range 81 east by Frank
Compton contestee, in which IL is alleged
that under date of Sept. S, 1907 that the
said Frank Compton has entered said lane
for the purpose of speculation. that he has
listed the said tract for sale with a certain
real estate man in Tucumcasi, that said
Frank Compton has executed a r~elinquish-
ment and deposited it in a bank In Tucum-
carl with instructions that said bank should
turn the REIMBURSEMENT over on the event
of a sale of tho claim by said real estate
man, that said entry was not a oonande
homestead entry aud was never made with
the intention of being actually settled upon
and cultivated according to the laws OF the
United Stated relating thereto.
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touching
such allegation at 10 o'clock a m on March
q 1908 before r. P. Donohoo, Probate
clerk at his Office at Tucumcari, N. M,
land that final hearing will be held at 10
o'clock a m on March 9 1908 beforel' the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Clayton. N. M.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit filed Jan. IS 1908 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence per-
sonal service of this notice can not be made
il is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be giveA by due and proper publica-
ton.
1858 Edward w Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25

q. w. Evans Jr., Manager OF
The Evans Realty Company has
Just returned from a three weeks
visit to the East and South and
reports that many people of means
will visit Tucumcari between nov
and May Ist, with a view of in
vesting here.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25

List your property with the
Evans Realty Co. You will see it
advertised in this paper and parties
desiring to purchase will know
what you ask for it and who to go
to, to have it shown to them.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25

Financial conditions having i'm
proved greatly everywhere, money
will be seeking investment and
those having the good fortune to
own property in Tucumcari will
realize handsome profits within
the next ninety days, is the belief
of the Evans Realty Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-01-25

LOST-An overcoat with pair
OF gloves in pocket, between Tu-
cumcari and Quay. Finder please
deliver to the News Office and get
reward. 16.at-Dd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
WOODBURY. HOT
At TER VARSITY
Nearly Repeats It's Former Vic
tory Over Virginia
Team.
Lsneeialtn NC rlmes .plspatch ]

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va March ~
-woodberry Forest, which several
years ago defeated Virginia at base
ball. came near duplicating the feat
to -day. In the eleventh Inning of to-
days contest the collegians. finally won
out. to 0, thanks to the wildness
of the prep. school twirler, Il thompson
who. with the bases full. hit Bowe
sending Hume in with the winning run
The showing made by the varsity to-
day does not argue we'll for the sue
cess of the team next week. when the
games with the big Eastern colleges
begin. Five contests are scheduled
with Amherst, Lafayette and Cornell
Woodberry outbatted and outhelded
Virginia to day. and had not Thompson
let down in the final inning the play
would probably have continued until
pitched for woodberry, helded but tive
hits. He frequently pulled himself Out
of a hole when Virginia had. runners
on second and third. Virginia tried
out two young twirlers. Douglas and
Morrison.
Tho latter. a seuthpaw from Mccall
lies School. Tenn, showed. UP, sur.
prisinsly well. He famed nine In hvE
innings and allowed but slEle hit.
Despite the fact that he was struck
in the forehead by swift in-shoot
early in the contest, Cabaniss put up
superb game ~ pdCh-sIop. LILO
throwing to bases several times
spoiled Woodberry's chances to score.
Virginia should have ended the game
in the ninth inning, but with the bases
full and two out, Bowe tried to bunt
the third strike. A quick double. Hoff
Maddux to Bowe. retired Woodberry in
the tenth.
Virginia's .infield work was not up to
the standard of the other prep. school
games played during the week, each Of
the men being credited with one or
more errors.
Score by innings: r. H. E,
Woodbury. 100000 4 2
Virginia 100000 DOLL 6
Batteries: Thompson and Massle;
Douglas. Morrison and Cabaniss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
Deep Run Preliminary Shoot.

A preliminary shoot was held on the Deep
Eur shooting grounds yesterday afternoon
to give the local team practice for the team
race with the U. NJ. G. squad on next We'd
nesday.
Lester German. of the Dupont Powder
Company, shot with tho club. and broke 90
out OF 100, making high average, and
showing that he has not lost his cunning.
and can maintain his reputation as good
sEot. Mr.. German has been persuaded TO
remain over and shoot with The u NJ. c.
squad on Wednesday, and his presence will
add to the occasion.
Fairfield Richmond and Marshall faced
the traps for the first time this season. ana
their scores show that they are In the game.
Fairfield carried off the honors by breaking
% out Of 100. which is the best score made
b. an amateur this season. and the other
shooters Will have to be going some to equal
this score. The boys were glad to have
three OF the old guard with them, and II tho
beautiful weather continues they expect to
have all of the old shooters present at rhe
next shoot, and quite a number OF new
shooters.
Raffles. one OF the best shots in the city
did nob reacn the grounds until late He
used a borrowed gun and met his waterloo.
only breaking 81 out of So but the boys
know when he appears on the field again
with his old reliable. long tune. that he Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
Isp.eial 10 III. Time, -p,spa.ch.l

Special 10 Inc Tines lspdtcn.i
WASHINGTON, D. c., March U.s.
The virgin!ans went broke at Bennins
to-day. They went to the track with
two good things and backed their
judgment. Said judgment was bad,
however. hence the gloom in the Viz
ginia camp tonight.
Billie Hihbs, David Dunlop's little
three-year- old. that did such great
things here las, spring. and Bion
kcrrs steeplechaser. Essex, were the
ned their faith. Billie Hibbs was sent
to the post in the second race. the
main favorite at the opening of the
betting. but the play on Oraivlun
forced the. Odium colts price down TO
even money, while Hibbs started with
to about his chances. Oraivlum
was the only horse In the race, how
ever. and towroped his field, winning
handily. with Hihbs second.
The favorite in the steeplechase, the
spring handicap. was j. w. Colts kada.
which looked to have the race at his
mercy and the Virginia crowd went 10
the Kerr horse to a man.
All the running until the stretch Was
reached was made by Fleet Galloway's
Newt fisher, coupled in the betting
with C-alloway's other entry. Bessie
kiser. 1T rs to /. Newt Fisher led by
twenty lengths until just before tho
last lump was reached. Coming out on
the fiat Newt Fisher was still several
lengths to the good, followed closely
by Rersi and Essex. McInery broush.
Hasa up and by the others like they
were tied. Rion Kerr. on Essex, had
to ride hard to save the place from
Hubby.
Summary:
First race-selling. three year; olds
and upward. seven furlongs-Work Is
to % first, Greene C to 5. place) sec
ond, servile q to 1. show third. Time.
1870.
Second race-Selling three-year-o lds
and upward, five and one-half furlonSs
-oraculum (even) first, Billie Eibhs
a to 5, place. second. King of Bas-
ham (out third. Time, :oe As.
Third race-The Washington nursery,
$1,000 added, two-year- olds, four and
one-half furlongs-Personal C to y
first, Takahira q to % second, Balbek
q to - third. Time :57 1-5.
Fourth race Spring Handicap,
steeeplechase, $1,000 added. four years
and upward, about two and one-halt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
n. C. TRACK PRACTICE.

Especial 10 The TimeH-pispatch.]
CHAPEL HILL. n. G, March 2S-The re-
cent spell OF bad weather put stop 10 ac-
tive track work at the university for few
DAYS hui, the return OF warm weather has
brought out the men with renewed vigor
Coaeh stocksdale las consented 10 take the
men for such training as he will be able 10
work in outside regular baseball hours, anu
he consequently has the candidates out be-
hind the gymnasium avery day He Is of
particular value all-weght mon. to vault
ers and Jumpers.
The FIRST tryout against time Will be pulled
off this afternoon. In the past week the
squad has Increased in size. and is showing
rnerc clearly the most promising men All
o. the candidates improving, however.
with coaching and practice. and IL is belived
that Carolina Will put ouI very good team,
this season.
The Seniors defeated the ssophomores yes
ferday afternoon by the score Of II to 10. IT,
seenled for time that the SoDhs would not
know how IT fnlt to have man successtuii.
iun the gauntlet of the four bases, for they
could not find Matthews. b.. in the sew
enth inning they found him. and for the rest
OF the game they baited pretty freely. The
lead against them, however. was TOO great.
The Seniors had batrsd Person almost at
vii! and scored run after run. until the sew
enth, when Sloan went in the box. He kept
tn: hits scattered, and only three runs were
made by the Seniors after he went in.
Observation-Disclosures and Ruffin: Person,
Sloan and Pink. Umpire Gaddy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
CITY PARK ENDS
RAGING SEASON

NEW ORLEANS. LA, March 2s.-Old
Honesty, at 9 to 2. won the Lyric handi-
cap, $1,000 added, at City Park to-day.
Te,naceo the short priced favorite, was
a poor second. To-day closed the rae
ing season at City Park. On Monday
the races will shift to the Fair Grounds
track fot two weeks and then winter
racing will be over here for the pres
en-: season.
First race-four and half furlongs
Guy Fisher C3 to y first, Broughan,
e to II second, Intervene (even) third
Time. 81 3-5.
Second race-steeplschase, full course
--NIcAlllster (even) first. DR.. Logan
(13 to ~ second, DR.. Heard q to ~
third. Time, 1854 1-5
'rhirS racc-six furlongs, selling
Robin Hood e to 81 first. Canada e
to - second, Bert Osra Goo to ~
third. Time, 1:1a 2-5.
Fourth race-mile and a half-Old
Honesty, 60 to a. first. Temaceo 60 to
10) second. Good Luck 6 to So third
Tins. a.:sa.
Fifth race--six furlongs, selling--Hy-
perion III. GO to 81 first, Hasty Agnes
@ to 81 second. Colloquy Is to ~ third
Time, 1913.
Warner Griswell q to ~ first. Blue
Lee gao to ~ second. Royal Onyx q
to ~ third. Time, 1877 s-5.
Seventh race-mlle and a quarter
selling-Quagga III to 10Y first, Cree
g to y second. Doubt q to ~ third
Time. ai0s tt-5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
RICHMOND BASKETBALL
TEAM VICTORIOUS

The Richmond Y. NJ. c. a. team came
out victorious in the basketball game
with Newport. News last night in the
local association gymnasium.
Points We're made by the Richmond
team, as follows: Van SAINT, SIX field
goals; Cullen, four; McAdams, two;
Lawrence, one. Eleven points were
:nade by Lawrence on free thrcws. To-
tai. 81 points. For Newpert News.
Lenz secured three field goals and
Burbage two: LEM secured nine FREQ
throws and had one point awarded.
Total. 20 points
The only thing that marred the
game and made 1t much slower than it
would otherwise have been WAS the
continual blowing OF the whistle calls
ing the ball out OF bounds thus neces-
Stating many useless stoppages, The
out-of-bounds rules distinctly state
that when the ball Is caused to go
out OF bounds and remains there, the
referee shall give It to an opponent
at the point where 1t left the field Of
play; also, that when the ball goes
out OF bounds aud Immediately returns,
play shall continue. whether or not Il
was touched while out of bounds, en-
cept IL the whistle of the referee is
blown. Last night IL was a case az
the whistle being blown every time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
LONG RIDE,

Unless the weather turns considerably
cooler the Deep Run Hunt Club held its last
ride for the spring season yesterday.
The riders met at Bellevue Gate at $50
T. NJ. and from there covered long course
or ten or. twelve miles. winding up at the
clubhouse In about an hour and half. AL
though the ride was lengthy. the checks
were also long, allowing several good
breathing spells. The heat however, was
hard on both horse and rider. Some good
jumps were made. and the high fences on
Squire Derracott's land especially We're gone
over more or less clearly by all.
The course taken by the company lay
through Montrose. warwick'r. Derracotts.
Lakeside and Rosewood to the kennels.
Those who braved old Sol for the sport
OF the ride We're Mr.. ]. st. George Bryan,
NJ. F. H.. on Benvolio; Hail. whip. on Allen
Breck; Mr.. w. O. Young, on Red Hussar;
Miss Crenshaw. on Doswell; Mr.. j. W.
Graves. on Kingsman: Mr.. E. D Harris. on
Zella: Colonel A. S. Buford. Jr.. on Janice;
MI. S. j. iHollaway on Grey Coat; Mr.. Soule,
on George e. Cain, and DR.. j. A. White, on
Iron Prince.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29

z. Haw. A. C. Thomas. Irwin H. VIII
liams. Sidney s. Smith. Gordon Lee
febvre. John B. Christian, w. l.. Gil
liam and Brooke Fitzgerald. with w.
B. Claiborne and Woodson Waddey cox
SWANS. OF these 6,efebvre is now a
cadet at West Point. N. ". and Will
liams and Gillian will probably not
try for the crew this year.
E. NJ. Thomas. member Of the
crews Of 1905 and 1906. was away from
the city last season, but has returned.
and will probably try for. his old place
at No. A. w. w. Crump. F. D. Cluis.
w. A. Spillman. Robert Cushman are
among the new asprants. who will
make the old men work some to hold
theft positions.
Sidney Smith has taken up single
sculling. and gives promise OF making
a fast one. lie Is well-built, muscu-
lar man, and has staying powers rare
~ equalled. With little more expe-
rience and coaching he Will stand a
good chance to win in any Junior event
he may enter this season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
FAKE WRESTLING MATCH.
Man Charged with Arranging Swim.
die Arrested in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL. March 2s.--George
Harris, said to be a wrestling match
promoter of Memphis. Tenn, was ar
rested here to-day charged with hav-
Ing swindled ]. e. Cavanaugh, lumber
merchant. Of Davenport Iowa. out OF
$4,000 In fake" wrestling match in
New Orleans, La. two months ago.
According to the police Cavanagh
came to Chicago a few days ago on
business. Last night Harris called up
Cavanagh on the telephone and asked
him If the men who had swindled him
out of the money in the wrestling
match had been arrested. Cavanagh's
suspicious We're Immediately aroused
by the question, and he thereupon
made an appointment to meet Harris
to-day at certain downtown hotel.
Cavanagh reported the affair to the
police. and two detectives were de-
tailed to accompany him to the hotel
to meet Harris. At the appointed time
Harris arrived at the hotel and wa;
Immediately placed under arrest
5Cavanagh charges that Harris is the
leader of gang OF men that induced
him to wager money on the wrestlinC
match after it had been fixed so that
he could not win. Harris refused to
make any statement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29

Without much noise. but with an
outlook of the most successful season
in its history. the Virginia Boat Club
will open It's remodeled quarters on
Mayo's Island tomorrow. The club
house has been thoroughly gone over,
two new pleasure boats have been
added to the already large flotllla, and
there are very few vacancies in the
organizations limited membership.
There Is every reason to believe that
the club has material available to
build up speedy eight. as we'll as a
four cared shell crew. Probably only
two old members will not try for this
years eight, and those that are to be
on hand Will have to contend with
other aspirants for their former places.
Much Is expected from Mr.. Sidney
Smith in single scullins this year.
The opening tomorrow will be quite
informal, as the clubs high links was
held recently at the election OF officers
at the Hermitage Club. A large party
visited their headquarters yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
Scores at a Glanc.

Scores Mt q Glance.
At New Orleans-New Orleans (Southern)ss
i. Cleveland (Amercan). T.
At Atlanta--Atlanta tSouthern), 4; Chica~
so (Nationap. Z,
At Charlesto on Philadelphia (NatlonnD
8: Charleston (South Atlantic), o. 9s
At ACCOMPLISHMENTS (South Ats
laEtc), 8 Brooklyn tNationan, 4. sis
AZ columbia--Columbta tSouth Atlantte)s
8, Buffalo tEastern), Q.
81 AL shreveport-st. Louis (Amercan). 81
Shreveport tTexas), s.
AT Houston--st. Louis (NationaD, III
Washington tAmerican), l.
At Augusta-Augusta (South Atlantlcps
A; Boston CNationaD. 2.
At Athens--New York tAmerican>, Al
University of Georgia. l. sts95I
At Macon-Mercer. 3; Georsia Techs. 2.
9, AZ San Antonio-san Antonio trexas). 8;
At Annapolis.--Navy, 4 Cornell, 8.
Al Washin gton-Georgetowp. S; MARYLAND
Agricultural, 0. IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29

whether the ball Immediately returned
or not. This made the game much
slower, and was real bar to fast
i Both played we'll and were in the
game to stay. but Richmond was able
to hit the goal better and guarded its
opponents well.
On next Thursday night the closing
games in the Basketball League will be
played. AS three teams are CLOSE up
some fast games are promised. The
games will be open to ladies' and gem
tlemen, and all are invited to witness
them.
Summary Of last nights game:
Y, M. G. A., Richmond--T. B. Nc.
Adams (captain). left forward; T.. Il
Van SAINT, right forward; II. B. Cullen
centre III. T. Leake, left guard; M. r,
Lawrence. right guard
Y. NJ G, Al Newport News-G. r.
LEM (captainl, right forward; PAU
Burbage. left forward; A, Nj. Hamilton
centre; T. NJ, Meanly, right guard; G.
u, Sinclair, left guard; A. Hughes
r Referee-E. q. King, Newport News,
Tlmer-B. a. Mckinney Umpire--W
Y, Reithard, Scorers n. Hening.
score-Rlchmond. 81; Newport News.
leo + NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
.W|LL|AMAND MARY
HAS EASY VICTORY.
tspeeIal to rhe TImen. pI.pateh. ]

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March os.-wii-
liam and Mary Gorge defeated Norfolk
High School In an entirely ono-sded game
The first two innings promiaed snappy
game. neither side reaching second-base.
In tho third inning, however. william and
Mary crossed the plato twice. After this
the visitors seemed to lose heart. and tho
score was steadily pushed UP to ten points.
Thus far the william and Mary team has
made an excellent showing. three Victories
having been won. two In games against tho
Williamsburg team. and the third to-day
against the Norfolk High School. Most OF
the team Is new material. but Il IL generally
conceded to lie about the best material the
college has ever put In the ned.
Pitcher Lewis twirled the ball to-day for
tn. first time This season. and showed con-
or striking out his opponents, only two hits
being made against him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
MANY VIRGINIA
HORSES 0APPEAR

The Deep Run Hunt Club has definitely
decided to have Its spring meet on THURSDAY.
Friday and Saturday, May 18th, 18th and
18th From all appearances the meet has
in the State will be seen here. Some fine
Virginia racers are promised for the racing
part OF the program, and this promises to be
a big addition to the horse show feature
Mr.. Graves. secretary OF the club. when
seen yesterday said:
This idea of having Virginia show OF
Virginia horses has exceeded in popularity
our most sanguine expectations. and ever
since your article in the morning paper l
have had a number of parties. both in aud
our OF Richmond, to voluntarily say they
VIE gladly co-operai~ with the Deep Run.
and promised TO enter their horses. though:
they have never showed a horse at any show
in Virginia. Even at this early date there
are already many inquiries and applications
fer prize lists which are now in the hands
of the printer and will be out next week.