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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
The Rain and It's Value

Here is something worth more
than ordinary attention. Last
Wednesday night there tell over
two inches OF rain. None OF it ran
of and therefore it is in the ground
now.
Last summer, Vernon l.. Sulli.
van, the Territorial Engineer OF
New Mexico, made experiments in
irrigation which proved that one
irrigation, followed by constant
cultivation produced better yields
than frequent and heavy irrigations.
One irrigation is not equal to
two inches OF water on the land.
Therefore there is more water in
the ground around Obar right now,
than is needed to make a crop il
not another drop should fall, pro-.
vided it is not allowed to escape
again.
Sullivan's experiment showed
that proper cultivation will hold it
in the soil until needed by the crop.
Now, ii the land gets dry and
your crop fails, whose fault is it
except the farmers who tails to
cultlvatep
In the face OF these facts, the
man who goes around next tall
complaining OF a short crop, con.
victs himself OF gross incompetency
and neglect OF duty. He has all
the water he needs Tor a crop, right
now.
Sullivan's experiment shows
that, and il also shows how il can
he kept in the soil by cultivation.
Therefore, the farmer who fails to
cultivate his land and thus hold the
water in the soil has nobody to
blame but himself Tor the failure to
his crop.
The fault is not the weather but
in himself. And that's gospel
truth il ever there was any.-Obar
Progress.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
TEXAN SAYS COPERNICUS
WAS KIDDING THE PEOPLE
Declares World Is Like a Hat Stuck on a Fence Post Since II
Has Foundations. Is a Firm Believer in the
World and Its Good Ways.

Many mortals who believe only
what they see and not much OF
that, have always had their doubts
about the world turning over and
over as il it had eaten green apples.
Back in the days Of Copernicus
there were people who did not be.
lieve in his theories and il is relat.
ed how he used 10 spend days and
nights sitting around the garages,
eating peanuts and arguing his
theory with the ~chaheurs, trying
to convince them that tie world
was chasing itself around the sun
all the while doing the double som.
ersault.
But aft .r "Copie" had died, deep
browcd scientists adopted his
theories, much TO the confusion OF
the simple minded folk who had
always known the world was as
fiat as a pancake and sat perfectly
still on its four legs like a we'll reg
ulatcd world should sit.
Aud still there are some with the
courage OF their convictions who
say that Copernicns was only kid.
ding the people and who still stick
to the old theory OF a stationary
world. An example OF this person
was a visitor TO the News office
one day this week at the noon
hour and surprised the staff by the
startling intelligence that scientists
are all wrong. The argument was
brought about when the man In.
tered and saw one oi the force pol
lshing up on astronomy. He had
lust come up from Texas and has
some ideas all his own which are
somewhat ahead OF the times.
The man says he is a firm be-
lever in the world and It's good
habits and maintains that it has
not sidesteppcd any since the DAYS
OF Copernlcus and it is not likely
to 20 into evil ways after six thous-
and years OF existence. He de-
clarcs il is absurd to think oil the
earth living through space without
even so much as a string to hold it
down, and quotes the Bible to
prove the earth has foundations.
since the Scriptures speak oil the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

A. D. Goldcnbcrg spent the week
out of the city.
Mrs. ", T.. Allen of Plaza, was
shopping ia this city last Wednesday
j. r. Dauphtry spent Tuesday in
Nara Visa attending to business mat
tors.
Mr.. aud Mrs. X. II. Boyct of Lloyd,
we've ia Tucumcarl Swapping last Wed
nc~day.
G.. /. Owen, merchant of San Jon.
was in the city Wednesday purchasing
supplies.
Miss Minnie Barrett of San Jon, il
visiting her friend Miss Conner, near
this city, Tor several days.
Miss Agnes burton of san Jon, was
IN Tucumcnri Wednesday visiting her
aunt, Mrs. j. ". Campbell.
.".ss Minnie Barrett has accepted
the position of stan correspondent for
News for san Jon aud vicinity.
Fireman McKasland, Is back from
Hot Springs, Arkansas. where he had
been taking medical treatment for
rheumatism.
H. \, Harmon of Germany, arrived
in Tucumcnri last Tuesday night aud
has accepted II position with the NJ
Is. Goldcnbcrg Co.
Misses Ada aud Myrtle Burton of
Corydon, Iowa, arrived last Wednesday
night and will spend Il month In Tu
cumcari with relatives.
Luther Martin of san Jon, was in
this city Wednesday to meet his sis
ter who zane from Chicago Ia spend
a few weeks with her mother.
Born to Mr.. aud Mrs. Albert
Ewald, ~ Guymon, oklahoma, n son,
Mrs. twald is with her parents here,
nr, and Mrs. Herring aud viii remain
during the summer,
Bruno 49, Cronenberg, and family
arrived in rucumcari last Tuesday
evening from Germany and will make
Tucumcari their future home. Mr..
Cronenberg is Il brother in law of A.
ID. Goldenbcrg.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Henry c. Satterwhite, OF Quay,
was in town Tuesday applying for
Communication proof. When asked
ii he was going away when he
patented, he answered, only for a
visit home after the crop is all
planted. lie says he is well pleas
ed with the country and believes
the young man who stays by his
claim is the one who will he sue
cesstul here in the future. The
crops are good in his locality and
they made good crops lsst year.
He lives in the Springer communi-
~ where they grow good stuff
every year.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
Do You Know What You Lost

by being persuaded into buying a
low priced windmill when tor a lew
cents more Won could have had a
samson mill, the best on earth?
Within the asst tour months NJ
less than fourteen mills hav, gone
down IN this vicinity, and the sam.
sDn people have not furnished a
single repair tor their mills, ana
there are more Samson mills in
this country than any other one
make. You are entitled to all the
good things OF earth, why not en-
Joy them? Have "A Samson and it
will he a JOY forever. also have
the best No. "a galvanized iron
casing, guaranteed TO stand on end
400 feet without t~elescopIng, or
hang 400 feet suspended, at the
low price OF I6c per loot. No. 20
casing AT I5c per foot. No. ~
casing not so well made, but good,
at lac per foot. No. 40 casing
good Tor shallow wells at the low
price OF lac per loot.
32-ti >. ANDERSON.
Tucumcari Steam Laundry.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
Norton N otes

Mr.. Chas, Colds berry is at home
Tor a few days.
MISS Rosie Bowerman is report
ed very sick with pneumonia.
We understand there are several
cases OF humps in u neighbour
hood.
Nearly all our people have been
to Tucumcari on accout OF the new
homestead law.
The dance Friday night was well
attended and the best time OF the
season reported.
A good many OF our people are
planning to attend the convention
at San Jon the fifth Sunday IN May.
MI. Ira Boggs has returned to
Oklahoma after spending a few
days looking alter his property
here.
Miss Bell was unable to take
charge OF ner school last week
Wednesday. MIR. Nit hel OF bod.
son filled the vacancy.
Dr.. Boggs aud family lett last
Thursday, going from here to Tu.
cumcari. The DIR. is undecided as
yet where he will locate-possibly
at Santa Rosa.
Fire again visited Norton Tues.
dav afternoon. This time the
house OF Mr.. Leon Bell with the
contents were destroyed. The
origin OF the fire is still unaccount.
ed for. Miss May Bell, who was
keeping house Tor her brother. lost
nearly all OF her clothing.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
W. N. Crawford Shot

w. y. Crawford, who arrived
this week from Oklahoma to spend
a few DAYS with his family here,
sustained a flesh wound from "A
twenty two target gun yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Crawford was
cleaning and loading the gun to
take a rabbit hunt when 1t acci.
IDENTIFY went oil inAicting a painful
wound in the middle finger oil his
lett hand.
DR.. Patterson was summoned to
wash and dress the wound and he
states there is nc danger OF com
pllcations arising since the wound
was clean cut.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
Ora

The Electric Theatre is now present
ing one of the swenest vaudable pro.
grams cvcr carried out in Tucumcari.
The last three nights uas witnessed
audiences limited only by the capacity
Of the house aud these are loud in
their praises of the program.
The management has had some of
the best films this week that was ever
shown here, Besides the pictures he
has on n concert and comedy feature
which has grown very popular here.
The performance is full Of fun aud
laughter throughout and keeps the en-.
tire audience In n roar.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
Rain in the Panhandle

Dalhart, Texas, May 40 Heavy
rains set in at eight last night and
are still falling. They covered a
one hundred mile territory and
were greatly needed Tor crops,
although there was no suffering OF
stock aud the range is in splendid
condition.
Slavins and Peck who handle
Rock Island live stock here report
the handling Of 5000 head OF Feed
ers at Dalhart on the w. ID.
Slaughter ranch during the past
thirty DAYS Tor pastures IN Kansas.
Farmers consider this late rain OF
two inches a Godsend Just at this
time.
This rain will he worth at least
$4,000, 900 to the southwest ac-
cording to prominent stockmcn
and farmers here
From Amarillo straight down
the Denver road, the ground is
soaked and will give big crops
and put new lite in the spring
trade. Wichita valley from Wichi-
ia Falls to Abilene is soaked and
the rain continues all through that
territory.
Telegraphic reports received say
the rain tell at Barstow, Stamford,
Hawley, Midland, Abilene, Ea,'.
land, Brentwood, Henrietta,
Childress, Amarillo, Clchurne,
Seymour, Waco, Denton, Denison.
Merkel and Colorado.
In most localities an inch TO two
inches fell. II was as a shower
OF money.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
foundations Of the world.

foundations OF the world.
lie says that the world resembles
"a hat stuck on a fence post" and
proves that ii it was not station
ary but revolved on it's axis, as il
is taught, everything would be
hurled into inhnity. II the earth
move eastward at the rate OF a
mile a minute or more, a ball
thrown into the air to stay a min
ute would come down in Market
street in San Francisco. The
breeze would be so stiff that moth
ing could stay on the top side OF
the earth and all the people would
have TO do the prairie dog stunt.
Why even the tom cats would be
yanked of the back fence and all
the water thrown from the ocean.
And so he proved conclusively that
scientists and teachers have been
mistaken ever since C%opernicus
used TO lay awake at night and
plan up things to tell the boys.
The advancer OF the new theory
says he would be glad to publicly
debate the subject with any one, il
such a person could be found.
Such a debate would doubtless be
a good thing to work up and should
be taken seriously by local scien-
lists since il would he bound to
make astronomers sit up and take
notice and would be OF great i'm
portance to the world, Tor il the
earth is not as a hat stuck on a
fence post where is it lat) after
about for so long.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
HoHEsEEKERs IMPRESSED

The homeseeker's excursion y
brought Tucumcari her share Of ex
c%ursionists this week. Quite a number
arrived in this city Thursday morning
aud have been most favOrably i'm.
pressed with II. They came the
day of the rain and were surprised to
see how clear and bright the western
sun does shine after y soaker.
Those who stopped in Tucumcari say
this il the best town they have seen
on the excursion, andthe business is
humming here compared to other towns
where business il good.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Mr.. Mechanism, who has been
acting as temporary manager oil
the American Furniture Company,
left yesterday tor Las Vegas where
he will resume his position with
the Rosenthal Furniture company.
MIR. Mechanism is succeeded by
y. H.. Liebcndoier as manager.
MIR. Liebendoier was unable to
come to Tucumcari as soon as the
American Furniture company was
established here by being retained
at home to arrange affairs there
but will reside in this city IN the
future.
Mr.. Liebendoier is an cxperienc.
ed furniture dealer and was con-
nected with the Llebendoier Mer-
camille Company in Ncwhrighton,
Pennsylvania, tor several years
before accepting the management
OF the American.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
New Pool HALL.

James Carrier and John Henry
have rented the old h. {. Saloon
building from Fowler and I%.anlgan
and will run a pool hall there.
Work OF repairing the building
was commenced this morning.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Remember that Jones can take
care OF your watch, clock aud Jew.
elrv repairing as he has the iacili.
ties and workmen to do the repair.
lng date, and will not send
II away. spite
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Jones repair department is bet
ter than ever and his guarantee is
iron clad. sS.tt.c
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22
O SALE

Gentle pony and good buggy.
Apply to J. M. Putnam care Of
Gross Kelly Co. ss'ti.c
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Mr.. {. 7. Martin has been added
to Jones repair department, which
brings it up to the top notch.
spite
Mrs. J. a. Looney is recovering
from the effects OF "A broken arm.
She tell over a tent rope and sus.
tanned the injury.
Jones Tor Watches, Clocks, Dia.
monds, monographs, Pianos, Or.
gans, Whit" Sewing Machines,
Automobile Supplies. spite
X. NJ. Brown, OF the local shops,
sustained a sprained ankle and
bruised hand by falling on the side
walk while rushing to Sunday
nights FIRE.
Considerable Improvement is be-
ing made along the Dawson line
by replacing all the old wooden
bridges along the road by new
structures OF steel and concrete.
The rain has caused rejoicing
among the people and Jones is re.
loicing to announce that his already
~up.to-datc stock is being added to
each week with goods. spite
Hugh Shields, engineer on the
Southwestern, was wounded by the
shattering glass from his cab win
dow caused by a sudden lunge OF
the engine and sen to the company
hospital.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Tucumcari Steam Laundry.
3s,tf. Phone i92.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Tucumcari Steam Laundry.
Phone 1872.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

'PhCae 1872 Cor Laundry. 20 II
IT.. Phone i92.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

l.. l. klineIelter. editor OF the
Obar Progress, spent Wednesday
in town. His Office has Just in.
stalled a new printing press aud
other equipment to improve the
service to his community. The
Obar people are up and doing
something every day and the Pro.
gross has grown with the develop.
mcnt Of the community. The town
is soon TO have a sac, 900 hotel
with an experienced management;
also a new depot which will be- a
great convenience TO freight traffic
and travel. The News is pleased
to e Obar's prosperity.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1909-05-22

Tucumcari Steam Laundry.
~ IT.. Phone 1902.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
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The weather laan says it will be warmer today, with partly cloudy weather.
 -J. Burton Craig has been quite sick for several days. but was re- ported better last night
 Mamie Farrar, daughter if MT. and Mrs. Clem Farrar. who has been quite sick for the past few days, was much improved yesterday,
 For rent, three nicely furnished rooms, with modern conveniences, convenient to four boarding houses. Apply at POP West Fifth avenue. 2-25tf
 A large number of Pine Bluffians are going to Hot Springs today on the excursion, which will be run to that city over the Pine Bluff and Western road.
 Charles Foley, "the concrete man. has returned to Pine Bluff after a several weeks stay in the West. Be- fore his departure from this city Mir. Foley was engaged in the concrete business and while away he made a special study of this business.
 For sale at bargain-A seven room house, in good condition. To- cated on street car line. near Sixth and Cherry. Lot 77x120 feet. Will be sold at a bargain if sold at once. Terms to suit purchaser. Inquire White & Altheimer. APO Ct U Contractor Royse yesterday se- cured contract from c. II. Triplett for the erection of a two-story brick building on Walnut street, between Second and Third avenues. When completed this building will be oc- cupied by D. A. Caldwell and w. R. Crawford.
 The members of Pine City Lodge No. 156, I. o. 0. F have invited the Clio, Redfield, Stuttgart and the Jef- Serson lodges to ls,rtie pate in their celebration of the ninetieth anniyer- sary of the order, which will take place at their hall on West Barraque street Thursday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25
MOnrOe .
 Ratteries-LuehrsOn and Ritter; McNally and knaupp. Umpire smith.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS
 FOR CENTRAL PHI ARMACY

M. E. Barker. for long time con- nected with the nnTanketsley Drug Company, as travelling salesman has purchased an interest in the Gen. tral Pharmacy at the corner of Sixth and Main streets and will from now on devote his entire time to the man. agement of this business. The Gen. tral Pharmacy is well located for the handling of a large suburban bus- ness and from it's organization has enjoyed fine business and now that it will be under the management of one of the owners, the business is sure to show marked increase. Frank Hurrle, highly competent prescriptioist is now connected with the business. Full announcement on another page.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25
HOT SPRINGS CONCRETE co.
 SECURED TWO CONTRACTS

The Hot Springs Concrete Company has recently secured two big con- tracts, one at Fox Bros, Hardware Co.,, and another is the large paving job at the new City High school. c. Marks, manager of the company. who is an expert concrete man is giving the work his personal supervision. For several weeks Mr. Marks has been employed on job at Hot Springs, but from now on he will spend his entire time in Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25
BIG
 REDUCTION IN PRICES

The Pine Bluff Mercantile Company
 makes announcement on another mage of a still further reduction in prices on their stock of goods in or dar to make them move and get them ont of the way for the new office nuilding which this firm expects to erect in the near future. See their a,nonncemcnt oa another page.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25
BIG ORDER OF WAGONS.

The wholesale department of Fox Bros, on yesterday placed an order with the travelling salesman for the OwensborO Wagon Company, of Owensboro, Ky. for two carloads of their famous wagons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25
SNOWSTORM IN APRIL.

For the next thirty days commence Ing today we will make over and thoroughly renoyate all old cotton and hair mattresses, put the latest design of good art ticking on same, rolled edge, making as good as new, for e6. Call us. either phone, don't wait. This offer is only good until May s.
 TURNER BEDDING FACTORY 4-10 I'm
 ManZan Pile Remedy is put up in a tube with nozzle attached. May be applied directly to the affected parts Guaranteed. Price soc. Sold by Dr. McCammon 6 Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-25

Batteries-Shultz and Harty; Kie- Der and Ludwig. Umpire, Porter. Game called end of Second inning ac- count darkness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-11-12

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-11-12
Are Making the President the
Target for All Kinds of
Newspaper Criticism
and Comment.
NONE OF 1T is HIS
TRYING no FORCE THE PRESI-
DENT TO TAKE A HAND IN
THINGS HE WAS NEVER INTER
EsTED IN AND MAKE HIM RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR THEM.

New York, Nov. 12.-Friends of
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt are pre-
pairing to fight what they call a dia-
bolical plea to discredit the former
presidents administration.
They openly assert that the giant
monopolistic interests alarmed over
the sentiment for Roosevelt, display
ed throughout President Taft's tour,
plan to check it by an attempt to
show that Colonel Roosevelt pro-
tected the sugar, tobacco and powder
trusts through Charles ]. Bonaparte.
The recent canard of Roosevelt's
death, it is declared, was simply a
feeler to see how strong public sem
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-11-12
Last Meeting Between James
Finch and His Wife and
Mother Early This
Morning.
jim WAS CLEAN GRIT
A HARD, CLEAN, TERRIBLE
SCENE WHERE THE LAW RUNS
UP AGAINST SENTIMENT AND
WHERE THE MAJESTY OF THE
LAW PREVAILS.

1t was a terrible scene that was
enacted at the penitentiary this
morning, when James A. Finch bid
last sad good bye to his wife and
aged mother.
The two women, garbed in black.
the mother with her widows crepe
still draped about her snow white
hair, visited the penitentiary at 9:45
this morning, and for half an hour
held last converse with the son and
husband, who within but a few short
hours was to be but bit of insensi-
ate clay, victim of the grim Mo-
sale law of justice, which demands
"an eye for an eye, and tooth for
a TOOTH"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-11-12

1t was a tragic parting when the
prison officials were finally obliged
to tear the two faithful and loving
women away from the barred grating
through which gazed upon them for
the last time on earth the man whom
each held dearer than life itself.
ooh, my God, Jim! How can I
bear it?" sobbed Finchs wife, mar
ried but little over a year, and now
widowed by the most horrible pro-
cess by which woman may be sep
arated of her husband,
ooh, my God! Jim, my son, my
son." sobbed the aged mother, as she
was gently led away from the cell
where her darling awaited his fate.
And Finch himself broke down as
his wife and mother were led away.
"Oh, God! oh, God!" he cried in
his anguish, as he rocked back and
forth in his cell.
Then as the two dearest women on
earth passed for the last time out of
his sight, he fell upon his knees on
the floor of his cell, and his giant
frame was shaken with the harsh,
deep sobs of the man in mortal
stress, sobs which made even the
most hardened of the prison officials
finch and culver with emotion.
1t was a hard, cruel, terrible scene,
but it was one of those which are
necessary that the law of the great
state of Oregon may be upheld.