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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-20

treating my wild cats gently, | at
last brought them to a high state
OF developement.
Indeed, they went further than
| hoped Tor. Finding that much
time was lost in travelling from
the lake to the cabin, they divided
up the work, some OF the wildcats
devoting their time to staying.
while the others acted as laborers
and brought in the c~srcasses."
One OF the rarest Of i~ur-bearing
animals is the siiver-gtay fox
whose skin is worth from s2oo to
5000. That it was possibl, to
artihcially produce the silver gray
fox skin was not though, within
the range Of mans ingenuity until
this winter. NJ. +. Murphy, late
OF Stamford Conn. has shown that
1t can he done.
He simply takes a tox OF ordi.
nary breed and average intelligence
and places It n an erclosnte with
a muzzled hound dog.
The hound pursues his quarry
with fierce intensity without being
able to hatm the fox, and in good
time scar.s the animal SO much
that its hair turns white. Tnis
can often be done in a single night.
Richmond Pantagtaph.
Bright IDEAS are not always orig
inal, but seem to float in the air
and men with keen receptive minds
are able to catch them. The above
stunts, copied from the Richmond
Paragraph are no o remark
able than those practiced 10y far
mers in certain sections oil Quay
county, Tor the purpose OF Kidding
their farms from prairie dogs and
rabbits,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-20
TUCUMCARI CITY
ADMINISTRATION
AT LAST EXPOSED
Report of City Treasurer Shows that Ten Thousand
Dollars Have Been Drafted, Says Ration Telegram

MANY OF the business men and
other citizens OF this city made
merry this week over the the charge
Of corruption which has been made
against the city officials OF Tucum-
carl by the Ration Daily Tele.
gram The charge is printed in
iull below. The News begs that
everybody will read IL since this
paper has gone to the expense OF
importing two cross eyed printers
for the sole purpose OF setting
these startling facts in type exactly
as they appeared in the paper
above named.
While the News has gone to this
expense and has sacrificed so much
good space tor the publication OF
the charges as they are brought,
it is only iair TO state that the
staff OF this paper is exceptionally
sore over the whole matter. To
think that swindling and robbery
and mass meetings have been TAX.
ing place on Second street all this
time and the reporters oil this pa
per never caught the scent. 1t is
enough to make any staff gTouchy.
Think OF it, the News has literally
been scooped clearofi its feet, and
by an outsid, paper at that. How
Shocking
However, as stale as the reports
art the News will print the column
ust as 1t was clipped Tor the BEN
fit OF other papers that also
might have been %scooped.
Following is the report that APP.
peared in the Telegram OF Ration
and is copied exactly without a sin.
gle variation:
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-20

There are scores OF trappers now
engaged in capturing muskrats Tor
the market, but not one oil them is
having the OF Fred Perkins.
This woodsman, who formerly
lived in Vermont, SAYS II is "A poor
day that does not bring him /sixty
pelts, and there have been times
when the catch reached eighty.hve.
Mr.. Perkins attributes these re.
suits to contentious work and the
additional fact that he uses Wild
cats to catch the muskrats.
1T may not be generally under.
stood" said Mr.. Perkins, that the
wildcat is the natural enemy OF the
rat and delights in killing for pure
sport OF the thing, Just as the com.
mon house cat finds pleasure in
life in killing ordinary rats and
mice.
OF course it required some pains
to teach the wild cats not to tear
the pelt and to bring the muskrats
to the cabin alter they had been
caught. BY being patient and
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-20
Randolph is in the City.

A. w. Randolph and his mes
meriristic followers who created
such a STIR in luCumcari last week
arrived in Ration yesterday morn.
ing. The incident IN Tucumcarl
was probably n OF the mots a
musing that any theatrical trlope
Encountered. 1t seems that there
has been some crooked work among
the authorities IN that city OF u is
so ALLEGED 10y the citizens Of thp lace
and n anothre town there had been
a serions oil box car robbetIes. Ii
is thereby that hangs the tale.
Arznllia, who Is the mInde read
er OF the company, while in the
city where the box car robbcrles
occurred made some startling reve.
lations regarding them but refused
to describe the culprt. \ detec.
tive ior the railroad became inter.
tst.d IN het seeming powers andn
followed the company 10 Tucum-
carl, hoping tina, the young lady by
means OF her clairvoyant power
would describe the THEFT that he
might have some clue TO work up
on. He spread the report around
that the youdg lady could tell a
graf many things aout crooked
work OF anv sort or form.
Tucumcar had Just lately been
incorporated, and is famous by the
way, Tor being thte closest railroad
point to Battling Nelson's ranch,
and several men, it IS alleged, had
appointed themselves mayor, mar
shall, councilmen, ct al. respective.
ly.
Also, il is cotended by thee III.
zens OF Tucumcari, tive had paid
into the CITY treasury the sum OF
S35, 900 and when the report OF the
treasurer was made II was about
10, 900 short and no account was
made OF the money.
Well, the detective had spread
the report OF Arzullia's famous
powers and a committee Of citizens
were appointed to form some ques,
tons to ask the mind reader about
the city administration. The may
or, marshal, councilmep. ct al.
heard OF this move and had the
rs pnotist arrested. He was placed
in Jail when he refused to awaken
the girl from the trance into which
she tails before she can read the
minds OF crooksk and criminals.
rheh ypnotist refused and he was
held TO await trial.
When he was called before tn,
mayor, marshal, councilmen, ct al,
in the morning, they were in q
dilemma as to just khoich ordinan.
ce the prisoner had violated. They
discussed the matter some tim,
and finally fined the man $40 JUS
on general principles. This was
after the young lady had promised
to answer no questions pertaining
to the city government.
The full story OF the affair wa,
run in the Telegram several days
ago.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-20
Operators Vote Down Proposition
10 Strike.

According 10 statement made
at the general offices OF the South
western company in III Paso this
week, a proposition submitted to
the telegraph operators OF the sys-
tenn to strike because the manage
ment refused TO recognize a SEIZED.
ulc which had been presented by
the operators, was almost unan-
mously voted down a short time
ago.
There is no union arrangement
between the company and the oprr-
ators nor is there any schedule re-.
c1gplZ.d by III, company. Ii was
8 i'd uuw, vrr that 'perators on the
southwestern receive higher wages
Than are usually paid to union men.
Feeling aggricved at the refusal
II the company to enter into an
agreement with them, the pro.
molers oil the effort submitted TO
the operators over the system "A
proposition to strike, /. is said,
and this was promptly voted down
When asked whether the three
men who had led in the movement
Tor a strike had been discharged.
The Herald reporter was told that
they had been too busily engaged
n other work to discharge their
regular duties and that when they
ailerward asked to be given work,
their places had been filled, SO
there we're no places open tor them.
nj paso Herald.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-03-20
Notice OF Election

March 5, 1899
Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held on April 5th
1909 for thu election OF n school
director for School District Num-
Der one, Quay County New Mex
ico.
Said election will be held at the
court house OF said county between
the hours oil 5 a. IN. and 5 p. IN.
Only legal voters, residing in and
paying taxes in said school district,
will he permitted to vote. Said
election will he hid by the present
school directors OF said district.
Ordered and posted the 9Th day
OF March, 1909.
{. J.. X. Moore,
+. A. M~uirhead,
s. NJ. Wharton.
School directors, school district
No. /, Quay County, n. NJ.
The Evans Realty Company can
make you large profits. Don't
ESTATE. IS-ti
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11
THE NEW YEAR DANCE

The members of Warren Engine
company No. 1, are rustling every
day making preparations for their
big New Years 'ance, and intend
having it the social event Of the sea
son. Tickets are now on sale and
everybody should buy one.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11
NOTICE

Eilers Music Co., have severed all
connections with Mr.. f. ID. Cooley,
their former agent in Carson City,
and will not be responsible for any
moneys paid to the said E. d. Cooley
on their account.
All payments should be made to
TIE San Francisco Office direct, after
the departure of Mr.. A. r. LYON.
ELIERS MUSIC CO.,
975 Market st.
San Francisco.
1w.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11

Just a notice. We are unpacking
today steamer trunks dogs knicker-
booker pants, winter underwear and
a line of fine neckwear. The Empor.
ium.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11

New novelties that make the fin
est of Christmas presents are beins
unpacked daily by the Frank Golden
jewelry store.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11
TAKE STEPS IN l,Mn. When yoas pl,c1

IL out OF order, yoh
can't afford 10 wait
n slight cola, In this
scrosulous condition, II
enough to threaten you
with Consumption. At
the first symptoms OF
any wea kneSs In the
lungs, or with any
cough that you can't
Seem to get rid Of, sou
should take Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discov.
cry. 1t will not cure
Consumption, but In all
Bronchial, Linperina
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11

Coughs, often mistaken for Consumption,
u is an efficient remedy.
Weak Lungs, Severe Lingering Coughs
Asthma. and al Bronchial, Throat and
Lung Affections are benefited and gener
ally cured by Il. Contains no alcohol
AID no narcotics. The discovery" is .
concentrated glyceric extract OF native,
medicinal roots. Is guaranteed under
the pure food and drug act.
Constipation causes and seriously az.
gravates many diseases. 1t Is thoroughly
cured by DR.. Ficrce's Pellets. One 3
laxative: two or LARGO . cathartin
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The office of the tax collector of
Ormsby county will be open every
night from $3.50 p. m. beginning
Nov. 49, for the benefit of the tax
payers. Taxes will become delin-
quent on Dec. 9Th.
e. o. PATTERSON,
Tax Collector.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
oRMsBY
In the Matter of the Estate of
George Wolhert, Deceased.
Notice to Creditors and Appoint
ment of Administrator.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has this day been duly ap-
pointed and qualified by the District
Court of the First Judicial District
of the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of Ormsby, as Admins
traitor of the estate of George Wolhert
Deceased, = !
All creditors having claims against
said estate are required to file the
same with proper vouchers and stat
utory affidavit attached, with the
Clerk of said Court, within 40 days
after the first publication of tais no
tice, If not they will be barred by
the statute.
Dated this 9th, day of November
A. D. 1909.
GEORGE L. KITZMEYER,.
Administrator.
Date of first publication Nov. 81,
1909
E. o. PATTERSON,
Clerk
ROBERTS & SANFORD,
Attorneys for Administrator
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11
NOTICE

NOTICE
A meeting Of all stockholders Of
the Capital City Brewing Company,
is called for Saturday evening Dec
18th, at the office of the company, SIS
s.. Carson ST., at 1880 p. m.
Business of Importance.
H. B. VAN ETTEN,
Secretary.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-11
FoRGETS ABOUT MINING

of would probably
be the
Goldfeld editory
with the information that
Mines careful
the Sigh the mining industry
of Negro freedom
industry produces
Republican Colorado
certainly the
heard of such things before
O the
published telegram before
geological
and in the central
n a from 1907"
absolutely show
The
production
colt gambed Wall Street
which NAL difference of
LARGE CROWD
show-hat while they hverng
is in
but they like
the
have another coming.
ooft
in
Ormsby certainly
will a
time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
School Commissioners and
SuDerintendentS Meet.

The annual meeting of the School
Commissioners and County Superin-
tendents Association was held at the
State Normal School. Baltimore. on
Thursday and Friday of this week. The
following subjects were discussed: A
Feasible Plan for County Supervision;
How are we to secure Trained Teachers?
What can this Association Do to Help
Establish SummerSchool for Teachers
in Maryland? AT the close of the
literary exercises on Friday, the school
officers inspected the State Normal
School and partook of luncheon in the
gymnasium.
The County Superintendent section
met Wednesday at the Hotel Rennert
and the following subjects were dis
cussed: Needed changes in the By
Laws of the State Board of Education;
the Salary Law of 1905; What should
be the requirements Of an approved
High School? improvements of the
Rural School.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
Partridges In Coffin.

An attempt by market hunters to
ship 500 cartridges in coffin from Up
per Michigan to Milwaukee, in violation
of the state game law, was frustrated
by keen nosed hunting dog, according
to report reaching the state game
warden today.
Deputy Game Warden Harrington was
at the railway station at Flatwood, Dick
inson County, when rough box contain
ing a coffin was brought in for shipment.
While the intending shipper, armed with
a death certificate duly signed by a
physician, was talking with the ticket
agent, the warden's dog scented the
birds and came to point, focusing
his gaze on the box.
Finally, becoming impatient. the dog
began paving at the box. The deputy S
suspicious were aroused, and an investi-
cation followed. Opening the coffin, he
was surprised to find. instead of the
expected body. 500 plump cartridges.
In the mean time the man who had
brought them to the station had disap-
peared.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
FRANKLIN CITY
AND GREENBACK

Mrs. Mary l.. Collins and daughter.
Miss Mildred, Of Pocomoke City, spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hiram Ward.
Miss Jessie Jones has been very IN
but is convalescing now.
Mr.. Willis Hudson left Sunday on a
business trip to Philadelphia and other
cities.
Miss Jessie Tul is visiting Miss Lillian
Topping, at Chincoteague.
A cantata, "Mr. Richman's Christ
mas" is being prepared and will be
given by local talent some evening dur
ing Christmas at the Town Hail., |. e.,
the canning factory, which will be made
as comfortable as possible for the oc-
casion, and this leads naturally to the
question. Why cannot we have town
hall -?
Mr.. Samuel Jones entertained at an
oyster roast last Thursday afternoon a
large party of ladies and gentlemen
from Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Charles Kelley, who had been
a great sufferer for several years with
cancer of the liver, died last Thursday
night. Mrs. Kelley was forty-three
years old, and is survived by husband
and four children. Funeral services
were held Saturday afternoon in the M.
P. Church, conducted by her pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Jones, after which interment
was made in the M. p. Cemetery near
town.
The bazaar held at Thanksgiving by
the Ladies Aid Society of Grace M. E.
Church was well patronized, the pro-
ceeds amounting to $500. The crowd
gathered early to enjoy the tableaus,
which were very pretty, and at the
booths many beautiful and useful articles
were displayed which sold readily. The
sum of 1872 90 was realized on the silk
quilt, which was awarded to the presi-
dent. Mrs. Minerva Mills.
Mrs. Marie Hudson spent part of this
week with her mother. Mrs. Taylor. at
Stockton.
Mrs. Lizzie Guillette, of Onancock,
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
William Pilchard. returned to her home
Sunday.
Mrs. Sturgis left Tuesday to visit her
son, Mr.. Reuben Sturgis, at Girdletree.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
A Hero Of -Four Wars.

Dover, Del, Nov. 80. Capt. John
Downing, l03 years old and active to the
last, died early Tuesday at his home in
Little Creek, Del.
Downing was fisherman and angler
for the past 20 years, and was known
as the hero of four wars. Born in Phila-
delphia on Independence Day, 1906, he
took naturally to fighting. Here are
the wars in which he figured.
Creek-Seminole War in Florida, term
of active service, 20 days. 1892.
Mexican War, 1s45, term of service,
full term of enlistment.
Crimean War in Europe, 1855, 1856
1857. term of service, three years.
United States Civil War, full term of
enlistment, three years and nine days.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04

Mr.. Francis j. Barnes, former citi-
zen of Worcester County, and who was
well-known to our people as prosper
Gus farmer, died at his home near Prin-
cess Anne Saturday afternoon after a
short illness. He was brother of Adial
P. Barnes. ESQ.,, of this town, and an
uncle of Mrs. ID. Frank Fooks Mr..
Barnes was president of the Peoples
Bank of Somerset County at the time
of his death.
Mr.. Barnes was born in Worcester
County September 10, 1889. He moved
to Somerset County in 1875 and has been
successfully engaged in agricultural pur-
suits ever since. being a large land
owner. He was Democrat. Mr.. Barnes
was twice married, his first wife being
Miss Sarah A. Merrill, who died without
children, and his second wife was Miss
Emily Langford, a daughter of the late
Benjamin Langford, of Somerset Coun-
ty, who survives with six children
Messrs. Benjamin F. Barnes, of Somer-
set County; Frank u. Barnes. of Will
liamston, N. C. Mrs. NJ. Blanche Polk.
wife of Mr.. w. U. Polk. superintendent
of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and At
lantic Railway Company, at Salisbury,
Nd. Mrs. Lena Tull, wife of Mr. Nor
man Tull, of New York /; Mrs. Lena A.
Stevenson. wife of Mr.. Riley Stevenson,
of Pocomoke City, Md. and Miss Nettie
E. Barnes, of Somerset County.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
morning, at the home of the deceased
at 10. 80 O'Clock and interment was made
in the cemetery of Antioch NJ. E.
Church, Princess Anne.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
KLEJ GRANGE.

Miss Viola X. Pilchard spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with her friend,
Miss Emma Holland. of Stockton.
Mr.. VIM. S. Tilghman and family, of
Snow Hill. We're the guests of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Tilghman,
Sunday.
We welcome Mr.. Lee Gordy and
family. of Virginia. in our midst. Mr..
Gordy moved last week to the Mitchell
property near here, which he recently
purchased.
Miss Adelaide Ferney, of Greenback-
vile. was the guest of her friend. Miss
Margery Payne. last Thursday and
Friday.
Miss Cecie Beauchamp, of Pocomoke
City, spent last week very pleasantly
with her cousin, Miss Winnie Jones.
Mr.. Thos. l.. Tarr. of Eastville. Va.
spent the week end with his family
here.
We are glad to report Mr.. Walter
Porter, who has been i'll with typhoid
fever for several weeks. at the home of
his father here, very much improved
at this writing. Mr. Porter has received
special treatment from DR.. Holland, of
Berlin.
Mr.. Denard Holland and family, of
near Good Will, spent Sunday at the
home of his uncle, Mr. VIM. Pilchard.
Mrs. Carl Pruitt spent last week with
friends at Girdletree.
Mrs. Cecie Savage has returned home
from Baltimore after an extended visit
to relatives and friends.
Mr.. Obed c. Jones and friend. Mr..
Elmer Greene, of Philadelphia, spent
last week at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher. of Melbourne,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
jackson Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
Paradee..PiIChard.

Miss Ethel NJ. Pilchard, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Pilchard, of Good
will, and Mr.. William c. Paradee, of
Stockton, were married in Goodwill
Baptist Church, Wednesday evening of
last week, at $50 O'Clock, Rev. Edward
#. Smith, of Girdletree Baptist Churh,
officiating.
The church was tastefully decorated
with evergreens. Miss Margie E. Dish
aroon, of Stockton, presided at the
organ and rendered the Bridal Chorus
from Lohengrin, as the bridal party en-
tered the church.
The bride was attended by her brother,
Mr.. Harold d. Pilchard, of Philadelphia,
by whom she was given in marriage,
while the groom was accompanied by
his brother, Mr.. Benjamin Paradee, of
Mona, Va. The bridesmaids were Miss
Jennie Paradee, of Stockton. sister of
the groom, and Miss Nancy Pilchard, of
Philadelphia, sister of the bride The
ushers were Messrs. Carl V. Powell and
Henry Hickman.
The bride looked charming in beau
tiful gown ofgray messaline; she carried
white ysanthemums. The brides
maids were attired in light blue silk and
carried pink roses. Immediately after
the ceremony the bridal party. relatives
and friends repaired to the home of the
bride where reception was held. Many
handsome bridal gifts were received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paradee will reside at
Goodwill.
The MESSENGER joins their many
friends in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Paradee
all happiness in their weddeo life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
EaStOn Doctor Acquitted.

Easton. Md. Nov. q. The case Of
the State VS.. DIR. James B. Merritt,
charged with performing an illegal
operation upon Emerald Southeron.
which has been going on in the Circuit
Court for several days, and which has
attracted larger crowds than any case for
years. was brought to a close Saturday.
when the jury, after being out three
minutes, rendered a verdict of not
guilty.
Notwithstanding the order of the
court that no demonstration should be
made. when the verdict was announced,
DIR. Merritt. his wife, daughter and son,
who were sitting near his attorney, were
given an ovation and were congratulated
by nearly every one in the court room, in,
GLIDING the States attorney. jurors anC
officers Of the court.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04

The Ladies Aid Society Of Nassa-
wango NJ. p Church will hold sock
social, Saturday evening, December,
4th, at the home of Mr.. B. j. johnson.
If the weather be unfavorable it will be
held Monday evening, December 9th.
Miss Margaret Maddox is on the sick
list this week.
We are sorry to report our pastor,
Rev. NJ. r. Evans. i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Johnson and little
Grace johnson spent Saturday and Sun
day at Stockton.
Mr.. Titus Hottenstein. who was
operated on for appendicitis at Milton,
Pa, two months ago, has returned
home and is rapidly regaining his
strength.
Mr.. Jas. Dennis has moved into his
new house.
Miss Ella Gray, who has been i'll with
typhoid fever for several weeks, is
convalescent.
Mr.. Russell Huffman and Mr.. Jas.
Faulkner expect to leave this week fol
Butler, Pa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
Mr.. Edgar Watson Dead.

On Thursday morning of last week,
Mr.. Edgar Watson, of Leemont, Va,
we'll known in Worcester County, pass
ed away. He had been a sufferer from
tuberculosis for some time and his death
was not unexpected, although it was
not looked for at so early date; there
fore, the entire community was shocked
at his sudden taking away.
Mr.. Watson was 80 years of age. He
was kind and loving husband and
father. He leaves wife, three sons
and daughter, besides three brothers
and four sisters.
His funeral was preached at the home
of Mrs. Watson's father, at Bloxam, Va.