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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
Clever Dog Spark"

Even a foxhound whose business it
is to earn living by his nose, must
have remarkable powers of smell to
find his way five miles through the
woods when his head is stuck in tin
can. At least. that is the way Bert
Whitman of Los Angeles looks at it,
and he is proud of his dog Spark.
Spark went hunting recently with
his master, and when it became dark
he was still running a crafty old fox
up on the side of Pieo mountains. There
was no catching the hound and no
calling him off, so Whitman left him to
return home when he got ready. Free
quently he had packed his gun down
the mountain while the hound was
still believing on hot scent, and he
had no fear as to his showing up in
the night.
At 10 o'clock. when there were no
signs of Spark Whitman left the
kitchen door ajar, placed big pap of
mush and soup bones on the floor and
went to bed. Three hours later he
awakened by Gathering in the kitch-
en-, and moment later the hound, with
his head stuck in a two gallon milk
can. waddled erratically into the bed
room.
To say that the animals master was
surprised is putting it mildly. At first
he was not sure that it was his dog
but after he spoke Spark thumped his
tail and tried to climb into bed
Tt was necessary for him to use
can opener to free the dog, and this
took some Is minutes All this time
Spark stood perfectly still, but the
moment he was released he made for
his supper and ate il as if famished
The animal probably found the can
near some camp. for it was covered
with rust. Doglike, he investigated
the interior with hopes of finding food
and could not withdraw his head. He
must have found his way through
scent, as it was impossible for him
to see through the bottom of the can
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
Darling Little Willie

Little Willie was missed by HIS
mother one day for some time. and
when he reappeared she asked:
where have you been. my petT'
Playing postman." replied her pet"
aI gave letter to all the houses in
our road Real letters. too-
Where on earth did you get them %
questioned his mother. in amusement.
'They were those old ones In your
wardrobe drawer tied up with ribhon.s
was the innocent reply.-London Opin-
ion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
Patchwork

A patchwork quilt is my delight.
| love to sit and sew
And match the pretty colors bright
Into an even row.
Good fun it is to stitch away,
| mean to do it. nice:
Cos if l do, my mamma says
I'll grow up good and wise.
III mend my papa's socks so good,
And make my bestest dress,
And be sewing teacher. too
Then I'll be great. guess
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
Largest Chrysanthemum

The largest chrysanthemum plant in
the world, grown by lover of flowers
living at Greyston- Hudson, \. Y.
was recently exhibited in New York.
1t is of a Japanese species, and al
though but one year old, is 10 feet in
diameter and has 1000 blossoms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
The Greedy Hoppy Toad

hoppy toad grew very III:
With head bound in a towel
His doting mother carried him
To see old Doctor Owl
Who said. while feeling of his pulse
And looking very wise:
Acute gastritis. Madam Toad,
krom eating firef1ies"
Irene Elliott Benson
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
Upheld the Sheep

A Scottish laird was sitting on the
hillside with a shepherd. and. observ-
ing the sheep reposing in the coldest
situation, said:
John. if l were a sheep I>would lie
on the other side of the HILL
The shepherd answered:
"Ah. but if We hae been sheep We
would hae had mair sense
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-09-25
Here's a Motto for You

Look up and not down;
Look forward and not back:
Look out and not in. and
Lend hand
Edward Everett Hale.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23
Will Open Cinder Pit Soon.

Mir. V. c. Proctor. the Santa Fe bridge and water service superin- tendent of Winslow, went through Flagstaff west Friday He says that the Santa Fe will commence improvement work within a week and will open up the cinder pit with gang of 300 men. Intstruc- tions have been received to ballast forty two miles of track east of Winslow. Stock yards all along the line have been enlarged and improved to care for the shipment of stock and altogether the railroad company is looking for busy year.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

A few thousand or less defense less school children at Des Moines. Iowa, have petitioned Roosevelt to change his mind and not kill de- fenseless wild animals in Africa. Now little boys and little girls, when you grow up to be presidents and presidentesses you will realize that when your term expires you will have a great desire to kill something and that it is much bet ter to go to New Mexico. Missouri. Africa or some foreign country where you can muss up the whole country with wild animals. rather than harbor a breast full of i'll feel ing against tame animals who have eaten the varnish off your front door and worn the come" off the welcome" printed on the door mat in their endeavor to change your mind back and forth for four years. Pause. Think, children before you do this thing, besides the captain of the ship might not like it if he was compelled to turn around in the middle of the great ocean and come back home.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

the republicans over the appoint ing of new officials. 1t is probable that they have forgotten the nation al spectacle presented to view by the democracy when Cleveland was first elected, in their grand scram- ble for office. even though they may not have forgotten the results. The republican party will still be entact when the game is finished, regardless of the Kel Sins great effort to stir up all possible strife among the republicans. Few re- publicans lend themselves to that sort of game.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

Cochise county is the hrst one to appoint ranger deputies under the new law. They are Capt. Wheeler. Lieut.. Olds and Wm. Speed of the old territorial ranger force. This was done under the new law which was enacted by the democrats as an apology for having abolished the territorial rangers. The territor- ial rangers were abolished by a law that went into effect immedi- ately leaving them wherever duty found them. Some of them did not learn. of it for week our more after the law went into effect.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

There will be a new railroad built from Jerome to connect with the main line of the Santa Fe with in the next year. It could come to Flagstaff if the people were inter- ested enough to get it, for they can offer the natural advantages. It is probable however, that another railroad might make too much noise in the town. though even that might possibly be overcome so that too many people wouldn't be awake at the same time.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

A general Fourth of July com- mittee has been selected and about $10. 900 has been subscribed for the celebration this year in Flagstaff. Everyone is taking rousing hearty interest in getting together the biggest celebration ever held in Northern Arizona. The committee intend starting early this year in order to lay perfect plans for the big event and it is expected that airships, fast horses and a wild west show will be added to the at- fractions. All this might be so but there isn't a measly word of truth in it.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23
CASE OF WORK TOGETHER.
Money Sent Away Remains Away Local People are L0osers in Long Run.

hOuey Ocht AWdy hcHdihs A"ay
 Local People are LoOsers in Long Run.
 A young lady school teacher once boasted that she never bought as much as a dress pattern from the local stores. always sending off for her goods. The school trustees fol- lowed her example next year and sent off for their school ma am. A village banker was found to be dealing with a Chicago mail order house to save a few dimes, when rhe business men of the town got )nto his game and started sending heir deposits to the nearest city. and then the banker lost dollars 4 doctor who had no competitor close by thought he was independ- ent and just to he saving he got his dry goods from "Gummery Lard" and let the men who had built him to where he was whistle for trade. The business men showed him that physician could be gotten by cor respondence. too. A man who lives in town has to live off of the  town. and every bit he throws to the town is that much thrown to himself.
 Don't think you are independent.
 The world has no independent people. except. perhaps, the bush- men of Africa. Exchange.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23
Would Sure Make a Hit.

The Arizona railway commission could make a hit by suggesting to the various railroads that a rate that will compare favorably with coats rates be made to the Grand Canyon this summer. Much money that is spent on the coast would thus remain in the territory. Bis bee Miner.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23
The great hullabaloo made by tn

The great hullabaloo made by the suffragetts in England. reminds us of the story of the fond mother on train calmly reading with the nurse and a two-year-old seated just behind her. The child was bowling and wanting something when the indignant parent without looking up said. Marie. how can you tease the child so; let baby have what it wants.
 Mary let the darling have it. Tt" happened to be humble bee buzzing on the window pane.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

A good automobile road to the Grand Canyon would not be as ex- pensive as it looks at firsr and it would be a splendid thing to have. A trip through the gerat pine for est. touching the foot hills of the big mountains on the instep is we'll worth anyone's time.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

England is building more dread naughts." Germany is building more "dreadnaughts' too, but America seeing England and Ger many dreadnaughting each ether, looks on with a peaceful smile and dreads-nit.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

Jimmy Patten. the plunger, may be the man behind the price of wheat but the man who wants his wife to get behind pan of dough once in a while. has no laurels to wreath Jimmy's bulging brow with
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

Governor Richard E. Sloan and Territorial Secretary George U. Young were confirmed by the sem ate Friday without opposition.
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

The Kelley syndicate of demo- cratic papers is reveling in unadul- terated political joy at what they call the inharmonious condition of
The Coconino sun., 1909-04-23

It might be suggested to the Ok lahoma militia that they look for Crazy Snake in prairie dog hole.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20
Library Benefit Concert

Before a small but ~appreciatlve
audience, the concert Tor the brne.
ht oil a public library was render
ed IN the Crystal Theatre, last
Tuesday night. Owing to a little
misunderstanding, a portion OF
the program, was Cancelled but the
remainder was we'll executed and
highly compinentcd by all who
were present.
The piano duett by Mrs. Elder
and NJ. Is. G~oldepberg was perhaps
the best number on the program
and was hea lilly applauded. rhe
reading by Mrs, Acton, the piano
selection Ivy Miss Grimes, the
reading 10y MISS UImer and read.
ing by Mrs. {. &, Chapman all
deserve special mention.
The concert was greatly enioyed
throughout aud ali who were pres
ent only regretted that a portion OF
The program was not carried out.
Falling beneath the wheels OF a
west bound freight train last Thurs.
day morning, Pantin fora, a Mex
lean was ground to death, fora
and a companion, Germon Herman
DEE, were stealing a ride from this
city when the accident occurred.
The men reached Pasture without
being detected but there they we're
put of. Catching the same train,
however, they rode as Tar as Win
kle, a few miles on whsn fora tell.
His body, mangled beyond recog
milton, was taken from beneath the
wheels after tour cars had passed
over him, aud carried to the wait
Ing room. There physician stat
ed that there was no hope tor the
man, and he died after a lew hours
OF horrible suffering,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

The vicinity Of the Rock Island
depot took on the appearance OF
a sea side resort last Tuesday
morning, when the Golden State
limited was comp He'd 10 lay over
here tor tour hours on account OF
a broken engine. The passengers
took occasion TO stretch their
weary limbs and the platform was
n Ut the most popular promin-
AIDES IN the country. Old couples,
stays and pretty Young girls, cling
lng to the arms vi their escorts,
pataded the platform Tor hours
none daring to venture INTO the
streets ot the citv tor tear that
their train would pull out without
them.
Some OF the older ones spent the
time playing mumblcpeg, pitching
dollars and ringing knives with
nurseshors. The day was wam
and bright and many were the re-
marks, complimentary &c this city
and the beautiful weather here.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20
Early Morning Wedding

a quiet little wedding was
solemnized at the court house this
morning at eight clock when
John .. Marynan and Miss Cora
Rodgers took the vows. The
Young couple came down from
Logan on the early train and after
hunting mp Judge Cutlip soiourned
to the court house. They spent
the day in the city and will return
to Logan to night. Miss Rodgers
IS an Illinois girl and MIR. Mary
man came TO New Mexico from
Oklahoma.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20
OF TUCJMCARI DIES
IE.nIinnnh Irnm Iunn

He was also surrounded by several
dogs and plurality OF wives.
Geronimo Joined the Christian
church shortly after his imprison-
ment but was later expelled he.
cause he refused to give up his
wives, cards and rum. The old
Indian died in the faith OF his
fathers aud VAS laid to rest in the
it,, Apache buryIng ground near
the army post.
Rev. l.. l.. Ieg,crs, an Indian
missionary conducted the services
which were as near the old Arachc
burial CEREMONY rs the mini ,tor's
conscience would permit Two
bundled warriors followed in the
procession that carried the re-
mains Of their hero.lcad,r to It's
final resting place. IL was only by
effort that one of his widows was
kept from klling his iavorlte sor-
RI riding pony, so that u m'gh'
follow it, ma tel To- the happy
hunting ground.
Perhaps the one incident OF the
old chiefs career which most inter.
ests the people OF thu city i, the
tact that he named Tucumcari,
that Is, ne was the FIRST to give a
name to lucumcatl mountain,
from which the town took its name.
This was doRc, it Is SAID. when
the old chici came to Northeast
New Mexico on a great buffalo
hunt many years before he vas
captured.
Tn" dead chief has a daughter
residing at lularo,a on the Mesca.
lero reservation.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20
LINCOLRS ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated BY Public Schools Of the
City Elaborate Program

In memory oi the anniversaries
oi Lincoln and Washington the
the second aud NTH grades OF the
public sch OILS OF this city render.
I'd "a most delightful program 1T
the school buildi x last Friday
a %tcrnoun. The occasion called
many visitorN To the school house
to en- y the entertainment aud all
Nho were present are loud IN their
praises oi the manner IN which the
Children rendered tueir resp CtIv
parts. The entertainment wa
indeed a credit To- the pa lis who
took part and to the teachers who
drilled them and made up the pro-
gram The progrtm Is as ollows.
song, Welcome, toy Second Grade
II, citation, a speech OF we,comc
bN Pauline Terry.
Recitation, The Fussing Place, hv
Thomas Gentry.
Recitation, \ Little GIrl's address
to the pictuU vi Lincoln, by Adah
Bradley.
song, America, by the school.
Recitation, The Revolutionary
Rising, bv Ann Russell.
Concert Recitation, Lincoln, 10y
the Second Grade.
Recitation, Like Lincoln, 10y Paul
DeOlIvera.
Recitation, Something Better, hy
Helen Jones.
Recitation, Washington Vow, by
Clinton Wharton
Concert Recitation, The Llttl,
Soldiers, 10y Second Grade.
Recitation, Our Country and Our
II me, by Vivian Landry.
Recitation, Her Papa, toy Eva
Copeland
30 <, Long Wave the Flag, by
FIilh Grade.
Axe Drill Lincoln, hy Fifth Grade.
Concert Recitation, Like Abraham
Lincoln, Second Grade.
Recitation, \ Home Sick Boy, bN
Don Rredy.
Song, The Orphan, by Second
Grade.
Recitation, Good Old Days, by
Ray DE Olivera.
Recitation, An Appeal for Liberty,
by Thomas Gentry.
r. citation, \ Young Patriot, bS
Roy Goldenherg.
Recitation, Lipcoln's Famous
Speech, by les lie Bays.
Song, Battle Hymn OF the Repub-
lie, by Fifth Grade.
Recitation, Which General, by
Herbert Gerhardt.
Recitation, Americsi Mine. by
Edith Smith.
Concert Recitation, Washington
and Lincoln, bv Second Grade.
Reading, Lincoln and the Diving
Soldier Boy, by Hudson Bays.
Song, New Mexico, by School.
Recitation, For MY Country, bN
Harry Clark.
Concert Recitation, Flying out the
Flag, by Fifth Grade.
Recitation, Hurrah Tor the Flag,
BY Doris Whitmore.
Recitation, The Little Que tioner,
by Bessie Bonnie Hamilton.
Recita ion, Halt Past Eight, by
Lucius SHAFT
Concert Recitation, Twi kle,
Twinkle, Little Star, by Second
Grade.
Song, Que Hundred Chimes, by
Second Grade,
Dialogue, Patriotic Women, b,
Fifth Grade.
Song, Red, White and Blue, l.,
Filth Grade.
Salute 10 the Flag.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20
RACE COURSE o
Continued from Page q

the council Tor the reason that two
we're out VI thc city and 1t was
thought best To wait until a lull
board IS present.
Bell $ proposition "A first made
10 the uCumCau Athletic Associ-
alton and he agrees TO build the
track, improve the base ball did-
mond and To make the local att
letIC park one OF the best IN che
country, IN compensation OF an IN
tesrst IN the park. H. has signed
no contracts, however, a he Is
A waiting the action OF the city
government.
Business men ot IuCumcari seem
10 ne generally ia favor OF the en-
terprise and many have expressed
themselves as willing to aid 1t IN
any reasonable way. Extensive
property owners say that ;hcre Is
no reason why Tu,umcarI should
not have the ourse They clam
that the people here ate broad
enough to push a racing course 10
the limit without to~leraung u al
low ing the evils that are sometimes
incident.
In connection with the fighting
arena It II B,ls intention to pro.
cure tor Iu,umCau al the prlz,
hsnts wuiCh vail be OF interest
throughout the country, lie has
an engagement with Battling Mel.
son to referee the pugillstic bouts
which may be pulled of here and
to take charge oil the arena a.
manager.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20
ROLAND Bros. g. Kann
BONDS SOLD AT
EIGHT PER CENT PREMIUM
Nothing but the Best


relieved the condition for the time
b, lng hut last year II was ncccs
saty to rent still another building
ana vet ever thing rs iull 20 the
utmost capacity, and today when
the enrolment Is all IN attendance.
tho accommod { on is ina iequa'e.
The new building and other inn
prpvements WI be sufficient, how
rver, TO accommodate the prospec.
.tiv. enrolment OF nine hundred
children next year. Aud no more
will the children OF this city he
comp He'd TO uudc 90 the disad.
vaHtages that hav, hitherto htndi-
capped them, but all will have plenty
1t room, ventilati IN, heat AID
ght as well as the due amount Of
he individual attention that each
may require.
The board will meet on the
twentieth OF this month and accept
ore oi the numerous sets OF plans
that hav, been submitted Tor the
eu ctlon Vi th, new building They
are 1T present engag' d IN purchas-
ing a building ste and To- the time
th, plans are accepted this qucs-
ton will have been settled. The
contractors bid for the erection OF
the new school house will be call.
I'd tor as soon as some one OF the
plans have been accepted.
The list OF the companies bid
ding for the purchase OF the bonds
ard the price offered are as follows.
". Hain,s * Son, s24, COS.
Cleveland, Ohio; John Numcn *
Co., s25,oII. Chicago; VIM. T..
Sweet Co., S24, $50, Denver; Nc.
Coy X Co. S2S, SCOTT Chicago;
Horhler * Cummins S2s,oG7.5o,
Toledo,O ; John H.. Causry * Co.
s25,3oo, Denver; HI. Holtz x Co.
s2s,44I, Chicago; G. n. Coffin,
s25,ooI, Chicago; r. l.. Sanders
S2i, 500, Cleveland O.;S 4. Kean
* Co., s24, ass, Chicago; Ulen,
Sutherlin * Co., S~25,o2o, Kansas
City; Otis & Hugh S26,42s. Cleve.
land, O., a. j. Edwards * Co.,
s2S,S-2.5o, st. LOUIS; Quinn *
Crawford. S24,132.
Out VI all thee bids there were
three OF them regular. Ulen, Suth-
erin * Co were the highest com.
petent bidders, had their money
NJ in the Tucumcati FIRST National
bank and IN every way had com
piled with the requirements.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

Quay countv's boy, or our
Bat a. Ba ding Nelson is some.
times iordly called 10y his Iucum-
carl friends, came down from his
home in Obar Friday Tor the pur-
pose OF entertaining the people OF
Tu.umcau tor "A little while to-
nisht. Nelson viii have "A four
round bout With MS trainer, Zoe
GiiliIan, and then will give NOV.
ine picture exhibition, OF his two
famous battles winch gave him
the Championship 81 the light
weights Oi the world.
Following thu picture exhibition,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

Hand painted china, cut glass and
everything in Ysseen's store is being
sold 10 the highest bidder. 2o>it CHI
Don't forget the auction sale at
Yasecn's. Sales at $50 and 7I3o.
20 Il ch
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

which will be explained in every
detail bv H. ttling himsci, he will
relate ~ his usuai interesting man.
nrr some oi To, IN I'd rts conn, Ct
ed with his tours through Europe
and Uni'e States. The entertain.
mclt tonight ., to be one OF the
most INTEREST," NJ 1T IRIS OF the
pugilisti, ring aud ali the Tucum-
carr lovers Ut arena sports will he
out IN lull force.
IuCumctrl gives Nelson a loyal
reception whenever he comes to
tins city aud hc always draws th,
J crowd.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

Dossie +. Dryden is making APP
plicatlon to prove up on his home-
stead.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

New four room house with hall,
lot 5oxI4o all fenced, call Pioneer
Drug Store Tor terms. 2o-ti
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

Some good desirable city real es.
tate. For particulars call or ad.
dress w. Il. FARRELL. ao-ti
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-02-20

Il vii! pay you 10 attend Yaseen's
auctien sales at 2,3o and 7l3o.
2o>it eh
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-11-11

ments by the Grand Jury against Kan
sas City theater managers, actors and
theater employees, owners and en-
ployes Of pool and billiard halls, gro
Gerry stores, meat markets, barber
shops, cigar stores and various other
places of business, came Thursday
when Prosecuting Attorney Virgil
Conkling entered a nolle. prosequi in
more than 1000 cases.
The Sunday closing crusade was
started by Judge Wallace soon after
he was. appointed to the criminal
bench and continued with undated
persistency as long as he was Judge
of the Criminal Court, which was
about one year.
Wallace called a Grand Jury which
was entirely in sympathy with his
Sunday closing idea, and every week
indictments by the hundreds were re-
turned against alleged Sunday law
violators.