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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-01-30

nunirIUal cove mn mt on
- the CITY OF Tucumcari
has been in vogue since
last july when Gov Cur
~, upun application ui the town
b AID II Trustees. proclaimed that
Tucumcar should b, given the ad.
va t,gc, and the prlyil gos N q
~. For two wears p'cNipu, o.
that time 1u,um,arl bad been m
Cntuurat,d as a town and had /, en-
governed b, a board OF IT,. tees,
dulN cl ctcd by the ]Cltlzcn,. Is,
tore that tune, ~, town had, since
II, founding, been under IN, mrs.
tICtlon ot the couuty aud th, tern
lucumcari was first ln~Coruorat.
ed As = town upon an order mad
and issued Toy the board OF county
commissioners oi The county ui
Quay, following a T., titlun from the
inhabitants that such AN order be-
made and issued. In August OF
1000 the first general town election
was held and the following were
elected members OF the first board
OF Trustees, John Pace, chair.
man, Henry Neatus, II. II. II ,rgis,
Robert ). Coulter and Franciscu
l.. Gutierrez. This board icmain-
I'd IN office until the month OF April
zoos, "A town ordinance having been
ordained to the effect that each
hoard should serve tor a term OF
two years and that their term Of OF.
hcc should begin IN April.
During the administration OF the
FIRST board OF trustees several i'm.
pOrtant ordinances were passed by
them, equal to or even superior 20
those, he airing upon the same sub
lects, in force in the best regulated
cities OF the country.
Among these ordinances should
be- mentioned those on Sanitation,
Saloon Restrictions, and Animal
regulations.
This board also made provisions
Tor Licenses, Taxes, Sidewalks,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-01-30
, MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT
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HE present rysi ~ ~
nIuniclual rOy'lur mt Oi
the CITY OF Tucumcari
has been IN vogu, since
last july when Gov Cur
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-01-30
WOMEN OF THE
SOUTHWEST

y EVERY nov coun.
try great works are ac-
]complished by the man
pioneer. Its they who
are th, FIRST t, penetrate
the wilderness, contend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
Defined.

Johnny-Pa, what is an inflated
currency?
Father-The money you blow ln.-
February Bohemian.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
WALlA WALlA WANTS
TO WAll0W IN WEALTH
UNITED Preso Leased wire.l

Walla Walla, Wash, Feb. as
Walla Walla and the Walla Walla
valley decided TO do little boost
ing on their own account, and fund
of $4,000 has aready been raised for
that purpose.
At a meeting held last night In a
local theatre the boosters not only se-
cured pledges for that amount, but
declared there was an additional
$1,000 In sight when the meeting ad-
jOurned, Thus they are expected 10
start the first years campaign with
the snug sum of $4,000.
The citizens living all along tho
valley will be appealed to, as IL is
argued that the boosting to be done
will benefit them all.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
TO ARRANGE A RACE
NEW YORK TO SEATTLE
limited Press leased Wire !


Seattle, Wash, Feb. 26.-With the
financial support of the automobile
enthusiasts of the city this morning
for New York to arrange the det ails
of New York to Seattle automobile
endurance contest for the cup con-
ferred by M. Robert Guggenheim
Moore is under contract to handle
the race.
Chief among the rules of interest
to the public, as well as to automo-
billsts, Is a clause requiring the same
crew from start to finish Of the loag
run across the continent.
AT meeting of the Seattle Auto
mobile Club held last night, the route
to be taken by the racers was dis
cussed at length. From New York
30 Mountain Home, idaho, the roIte
has been practically settled. Mr.
Guggenheim advocates coming down
the Columbia river via Portland,
while others want the run made
through Eastern Washington and the
Snoqualmie pass. The contest COM
mittee will settle the matter later.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
Twas a Glorious victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn
A mans life has been saved, and now
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the talk
Of the town for curing @. v. Pepper
OF deadly lung hemorrhages.
could not work or get about" he
writes, "and the doctors did me NO
good, but, after using DR.. Kings
New Discovery three weeks. leel
like a ne@ man, and can do good
work again" For weak. sore or dis
oased hngi. Coughs and Colds, Hem
orrhages. Hay Fever. LaGrippa
Asthma or any Bronchial affection Il
stands unrivaled. Price SOC and 81
Trial bottl1 free. Sold and guaran.
teed by ]. O. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
JACKlES GET SORE AT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
UNITED Press Leased wire.l


Hampton, Va, Feb. 25.-Indig-
nation meetings are being held TO-
day among the officers and men of
the battleship fleet anchored in the
roads, over what is deemed the in
reference of the treasury department
with one Of the long-established Gus
toms of the navy. Recently the
treasury department decided that
sailors must pay duty on all trinkets
brought by them after their voyages
to foreign ports in total value 800.
In order to make their edict effec-
tual, the officials visited Rear-Ad-
miral Sperry, who issued an order
that every man of the feet must lay
his curios open to customs inspec-
tion. Many boxes were landed be-
fore the order was issued, and these
will be returned to the senders pend
ing inspection.
The sailors, officers and men are
Indignant at the insinuation, and II
is probable that a clash will result
when inspection begins.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25

Lie in tho low marshy bottoms oi
the Potomac. the breeding ground OF
malaria germs. These germs eausi
chills. fever and ague. bilousness,
jaundlce. lassitude. weakness and
general debility. and bring suffering
or death 10 thousands yearly. Bat
Electric Bitters never fail to destroy
them and cure malaria troubles.
They are the best aIl-round tonic
and care for malaria ever used. I"
writes n. N. James. Of Louellen. 8. c.
They cure Stomach. Liver. kidney
and Blood Troubles. and will preven'
Typhoid. Try them. soc Guaran-
teed By J. @. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
LADY PREFERS LIONS
TO HER HUSBAND
fUnited Press Leased Wire

San Jose. Cal, Feb. 25.-The fail
ure of lion tanner to tame his wife
by alleged cruelty and abuse was re-
vealed today by the news that Mrs.
Emma Schell has fled suit for d.
vorce from her husband. In add
tlon to asking a division of property
and counsel feees, Mrs. Schel lasks
IS alimony $500 and two trained
lions, with which the couple havo
toured the world.
Mrs. Schell alleges that her hus-
band has been guilty OF extreme
cruelty, and that Tuesday night he
drove her from their home and COM
PEELED her to stand out OF doors In
scanty night attire.
Mrs. Schell obtained an order from
Judge Richard restraining him
from disposIng OF his property and
the lions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25

No fewer than 1882 medical stu
dents attend lectures at the unlyer-
stiles OF Germany this winter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
Great Chinese Doctor

Has medicine which Will cure an,
known disease. He makes a special
~ Of. aud guarantees TO cure Catarrh
Asthma, Lung. Throat, rheumatism
Debility. Stomach. Liver. kidney
Troubles; also any blaekened OF
swollen soreness, broken limbs;
Smallpox; Epidemic: all kinds oi
Boils. Lost Manhood. Female Weak.
ness. Hernis Tronbles and Paralysis
Consultation free. Care of Yiek 30
Tong Co.. Chinese drugs and herbs.
1853 High ST.. upstairs. Salem. or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
Dc wits CertolIzed witch Haze

DC Wllt > CpILollzsd Wllch HaSe
g. i've. the original. ls good for any
thing when n salye is needed. and is
especially good for piles. Sold by all
druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25

the use OF telephones during the last
three years than London and Paris
combined.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
What Ails Youy

Do you feel weak, tired, despondena
nave frequent headaches, coated tongue
oltter or bad taste In morning. 0heArt.
ourn,' belching OF gas, acid risings in
throat after eating, stomach gnaw or
ourn, foul breath, dizzy spells, poor or
variable appetite, nausea at times aud
Kindred symptomsp
IL yor>h2ve any considerable number OF
th0Nabove Sy4pptoms you are suffering
from Sliousn9ss, NSrpid liver with indI.
sestlon' '>AC,Ss Spepsi~r DR., -Pierce,s Golden
aea4caL LQlScoyeExls, made up oI die mGsj
Ealna9le medicinal principles known 70
medical medic science for the perTaanent curC Il
s1leh a6normal-colditlons. H. Is a mNsi
eihcient liver invigorator. stomach toric.
bowel regulator and nerve strengthener.
The "Golden Medical Discovery . is no.
. patent medicine or secret nostrum. a
iull list OF its ingredients being printed
on It's bottle-wrapper and attested under
oath. A glance at its formula Will shov
That IL contains no alcohol, or harmfa,
habit-tormlng drugs. Ii Is a fluid extrac,
made with pure triple-refined glyccrine,
OF proper strength, from the roots of the
following native American forest pantA
VIZ, Golden Seal root, Stone root, Black
Cherrybark, Queens root Bloodroot. and
Mandrake root.
The following leading medical authorities
among host OF Others. e0tol the foregoing
roots for the cure OF just such ailments as the
eboyesymptoms indicate. Prof. r. BarthuloU
M' D., OF Jefferson Med College, Phila; TAo'
y. g. Wood, NJ. d., OF Univ.of Pa. Prof Edwin
N, Hale. n. D., Of lIahnemann Med. College,
Chicago; Prof. John King, NJ. D.. Author OF
american Dispcnsatoryi Prof. Jno M. Scud.
DER NJ. d., Author OF Specific Medicines: Prof
laurence johnson, Nj. d.. Med. Dept Univ OF
n Y; Prof Finley ElllngwOod. NJ. D.. Authot
OF Materia Medica and Prof In Bennett Medi.
cal College. Chicago Send name and ad.
dress on Postal Card to DR. Il. V, Pierce. Bu:-
talo, n. Y, and receive free booklet givlns
extracts FROM writings OF all the above medI
cal authors and many others endorsing. I'm the
strongest possible terms, each and every in.
rredient OF which Golden Medical Discov-
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
mvigorate stomach. liver and bowela They
may be used In conjunction with r0oldcH
hedlcal Discovery II bowels are much COO.
'hpsted They'rs tiny and susar-coated
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
.sVELEcTRIc RAILWAY
Effective Nov 49, 1905
lpres FOr' ..o . -

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.e'.,liIs 2. lsI''1 1nd IllllsOOrO' ii6i i65 pm.
! ,,s,,sic .,,,,'iniid and intermediate; 60 pm.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
Scared with a Hot Iron.

Or scalded by overturned kettle
cut with a knife-bruised by slam
med door-injured by gun or In any
other way-the thing needed at once
10 Bucklen's ArnIca salve to subdue
the Inflammation and kill the pain.
1t is earth's supreme healer, infaI-
lible for Boils. Ulcers. Fever. Sores
Eczema and Piles. 2bc at J. @. Per-
ry's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25

The French have nearly completed
a telephone system which cove:s
their great possessions in Africa.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25
STATE WOULD HONOR
LUTHER BURBANK
United Press Leased wire.I ]

Sacramento, Cal. Feb. 25.-Apro-
pos OF the movement which Is on foot
to have March 7, the birthday OF
Luther Burbank. the horticultural
wizard, set aside as a state arbor lay
State Superintendent OF Public In
srruction Edward Hyatt. today I'-
sned a very attractive Arbor Day
booklet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25

Out OF a total OF 1s.77.0o0 acres
of cultivated land in Siberia. 1895
900 are under crop.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-25

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
not only allays Inflammation and ir-
ritation OF throat and lungs. but u
drives out the cold from the system
by a free yet gentle action OF the
bowels. Sold by all druggists.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

swered that the people had neither the means
or the materials to make use of it.
But Gordon was not that kind OF man. He
pitched his tent near the falls and lived with
them day and night for several weeks study
ing how to overcome the handicap which the
lack of the proper facilities made to develop
ing the power. He finally discovered the en-
trance to the hermits cave. and explored the
falls from the
He finally announced to the farmers of the
settlement that he would have mill running,
ready to grind their corn by the time of the
fall harvest. He announced at the same time
that he would buy all the cows horns that
could be found in the community.
The idea of mixing cows horns and grist
mill rather confusing to the country folk,
but they were willing to be shown and came
from miles around. and from Kentucky.
across the river. bringing all the horns they
could find, which they gladly donated when
the plan was explained to them.
Gordon and his two sons had rigged up
stout oaken shaft across the brink of the falls
which was mounted wooden wheel three
feet in diameter, with wide fanges Over this
pair of log chains Joined at intervals
by cross chains. much in the form of the
chains used automobile wheels. To these
chains. which about six inches
apart, they riveted the cows horns, tips down
ward The chain carried thousand
horns. and they served excellent subst-
tute for the buckets which Gordon had neither
the materials the tools to make.
little mill was set up on the bank. and
soon Chain-Mill Falls was the busiest spot in
the county. For 15 years the COW horns sang
their little song they ground their grist
until finally the mill could not take of
the business. and Gordon had to turn engineer
again.
He explored behind the falls. and found that
a portion of the rock had scaled away leaving
the shelf over which the water flowed bare
20 feet thick. This gave him the idea, and
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

oiHerent streams and some of these stand to-
day as our greatest triumphs of engineering
But for native ingenuity-doing something
with nothing. getting results With neither
tools nor materials nothing but pure Yankee
ingenuity. the mill which stood for many years
on the brink of a little waterfall In Jefferson
county. Indiana, between the little Presby-
terian college town of Hanover and the Ohio
river, and only recently has fallen into dis
use, deserves a Carnegie medal.
The stream, which has less than three miles
of length from its source In the hillside
springs to its mouth in the Ohio was SO in
significant that 1t was never graced with a
name. But in the old days. before some unex-
planned geologic changes occurred, 1t carried
a flow of water 20 feet wide and three deep
with the speed of mountain torrent. About
half mile from the Ohio 1t spread out sud
denly over a fiat rock 40 or so feet wide, and
plunged its brink a sheer 80 feet. The
rock of hardest limestone, but underneath
stratum of schist and rotting slate, SO
that a cave. like the Cave of the Winds at
Niagara, was followed out. 1t made a quite
roomy. and, strange to say. dry apartment,
and was approachable in but one point, which
hard to find.
During the War of 1912 hermit lived in a
hut built in this cave and spent his time COM
pounding salt petre. which he sold to the pow
dermakers. He disappeared mysteriously
he came. and for a year two the falls
were left to roar out their own destines.
In 1915. among the settlers who rushed west
after leaving the army was shrewd miller.
William Gordon, in whom the hard sense of
his Scotch heredity was well mixed with
shrewdness acquired of Yankee environment.
He came down the Ohio in a hatboat and
stopped at every settlement seeking a location
for mill. He stopped at Hanover, and while
rambling through the hills hunting expe-
dition stumbled on the falls. He was struck
with the vast waterpowef going to waste and
when he made INQUIRIES about it he was an
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08
AN OLD TIMER
Has Had Experiences.

A woman who has used Postum
since It came upon the market knows
from experience the wisdom Of US
ing Postum In place OF coffee II one
values health and a clear brain. She
says:
AT the time Postum was first put
on the market was suffering from.
nervous dyspepsia, and my physician,
had repeatedly told me not to use
tea or coffee. Finally 1 decided to,
take his advice and try Postum. j
got package and had 1t carefully
prepared. finding 1t delicious to the
taste. So continued its use and yerr
soon its beneficial effects convinced
me OF its value, for got well OF my
nervousness and dyspepsia.
MY husband had been drinking cof-
fee all his life until it had affected
his nerves terribly. and persuaded
him to shift to Postum. 1t was easy
to get him to make the change for
the Postum is SO delicious. 1t GER
tainly worked wonders for him.
I'VE soon learned that Postum does
not exhilarate nor depress and does
not stimulate. but steadily and honest
ly strengthens the nerves and the
stomach.
ITO make a long story short. our en-
tire family continued to use Postum
with satisfying results. as shown in
our fine condition of health and we
have noticed rather unexpected i'm
proyement in brain and nerve power"
Increased brain and nerve power
ul (<xlI 4l -
place ri coffee. sometimes in very
marked manner. There's a Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, "The Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
are genuine true and full of huuan-
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08
A Strange Hoosier
WaferpolDer
BY A. E. MARSH.

w : :; s !: ::
NNy0V more flexible and available steam
vRS1ESJI when the coal fields were opened.
Steam hailed the giant of
civilization, but had scarcely established itself
when it. too was found too clumsy. aod the
electric current, which could be carried many
miles over a slender wire. while steam could
be carried only as many feet through cum
brous pipe, became the monarch of our mills.
In the last decade gasoline, which does not
need even the slender wire, but can be carried
in the most convenient tin can, has assumed
a large share of the burden of relieving man
of physical exertion. And now, after the
others have had their inning. millions are be-
ing spent to develop waterpower again.
Niagara which for years was useful only as
an artists model and a spooning ground for
Mr and Mrs. Newlywed. has been 'harnessed"
to light the streets of Buffalo. The Great Falls
of Montana the International Falls on the
Canadian-Minnesota border. the mountain tor
rents of Switzerland, the Victoria Falls in CEN
trail Africa, which, 15 years ago were almost
regarded as a myth OF the explorer; even the
humble ST. Anthony falls" at Minneapolis are
earning their living.
The turning of water into horsepower has
given employment to the wits of our greatest
engineers, and the most complicated projects
have been put through to adapt the power
plants to the varying conditions found In the
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08
Cheering Him Up.

BILL" said the invalid's friend, I've
come to cheer you up a bit like. I've
brought yer few fiahrs, Bill. 1
fought If l was too late they'd come in
andy for a wreaf, yer know. Don't
get wn-'earted. Bill Lummy. don't
you look gashly! But there, keep up
yer spirits. ole sport; I've come to
see yer an cheer yer up bit. Nice
little room you ave ere, but as l sez
to meself when | was a-comin' up:
'Wot orkard staircase to get a coffin
dahni' London Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

steal from a m mber
Thieves have been known
to pass by the horse of a
member and take that of
his neighbor. The thief
knew it was easier to elude
one man than many.
This unique, practical and
u S e full organization was
first organized in Clark
county. Missouri. during the
civil war. Maj. David Nc
kee, a brave soldier. was
its first president, and his
first efforts was to suppress
bushwhacking in northeast
Missouri. The disorganized
condition of the country
gave the order men mucb
to do. and it grew and
spread until It now extends
over seven states.
John w. Wall of Parsons
kans., is the supreme presi
dent. Wall is born detec-
tive and a crack shot with
a Winchester at long ranga
He lead the crowd that
chartered the special train
to seek the fleeing police
man. Through the thor
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08

pinksrtons for months and had killed one of
the hest detectives in the country, was cap
tured by the antis near Paola. Kans.. not long
after he made his daring escape from the st.
Louis Jail by dashing through the jailer's
house in broad daylight. The newspapers said
he was captured by bunch OF farmers, but
they were men who had been preparing for
months for Just such cases. and were acting
under direction of their chosen leader.
Bob Workman, noted criminal, who was
sent to the penitentiary from the Indian Terri
tory couple of years ago. got gay, and he and
two of his pals caught an active anti while on
his way home from church Sunday night.
They started to hang this anti, but after COM
peIing him to take oath OF their own max
ing. they released him, This particular anti
dropped out Of the hunt but the other mem
bers kept it up until the rascal was put in
safekeeping. where he still remains.
These are only few Of many cases, but
they serve to show the work Of the order.
The A. H. T. A. is organized on the lodge
system the same as the many other fraternal
orders, except that 1t has different object in
view. Its workings secret only In SO far
as is necessary to its success and to pro-
tect 1t from impostors. The cost of mainten-
ance is trif1e. 1t seldom costs a member
more than dollar year, ard often less than
that
The activity of the A. H. T. A. has far
reaching influence. 1t is potent factor in the
line of moral uplifting. 1t leads Alright those
who will be led, but lays a heavy hand on
those who persist in their efforts to live from
the fruits of other mems toll. 1t prevents
crime. 1t is public benefactor, for thief in
jail steal from no man. An active A. H.
T. A. lodge is blessing to any community.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-08
Like an Hour Glass.

Nelle-Is that fellow OF yours ever
going to get up the courage to pro
pose?
Belief guess not-he's like an
hour glass.
Nelle-An hour glass?
Believes; the more time he gets
the less sand ne has.-Cleveland
Leader.