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The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1910-03-17
OlERO COUNTY SCHOOLS
70 HOLD FIELD MEET
Many Schools are Interested and
Will Participate
Meet to be Held in Alamogordo Athletic
Park, April Q

INC PuOA1N DNuOOAw Va OVOAV
county will have an athletic field
meet on Saturday, April 2, which
will be almost of intercollegiate
proportions, and all of that in in
terest and enthusiasm. The meet
will be held in Athletic Park,
where serviceable track has
been laid out. Every student OF
a public school in the county is
eligible to enter the contests.
In addition to the entries from
the local schools, there will be
contestants from Tularosa, Noun
tain Park, Cloudcroft, and pos
sihly from several other schools.
First, second and third prizes
will be awarded in each event.
The contests will begin at two
O'Clock in the afternoon. The
grand stand and bleachers will
seat several hundred, and twice
as many more can find standing
room. An admission of 25 cents
will be charged, with children
admitted att ten cents.
Prof. George and a number of
the students have worked very
faithfully to bring about this
meeting. The schools elsewhere
in the county are also looking
forword with much enthusiasm
and pleasure to this meet. A
feeling of friendly rivalry be-
tween the several schools is to
be desired and ought to be cul-
tivated. Simply bringing the
people Of the different communi-
ties together and having them
get acquainted will be productive
of good results. The school con-
test held last fall was of benefit
to Alamogordo and the other
schools which participated.
The following is the schedule
of events:
2 90, One hundred yard dash.
2: :05, Two hundred and twenty
yard dash.
10, Two hundred and twenty
yard dash (for pupils under
100 lbs.)
2 20, Two hundred and twenty
yard dash (for pupils under
| go lbs.)
2:30, High jump.
2:4O, High jump (for pupils un-
der 100 lbs.)
2 80, Low hurdles, two hundred
and twenty yards.
800, Four hundred and forty
yard dash.
$40, Eight hundred and eighty
yard dash.
3:20, One mile run.
80, Pole vault.
$40, Running broad jump.
$3.50, High hurdles, one hundred
and twenty yards.
) 4 90 Running hop, step, and
jump.
4:10 One mile relay.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1910-03-17

Thomas Fleming, of the Pinion
country, has been in Alamogordo
on business this week. Mr..
Fleming was at one time assessor
of otero county, and is well
known here.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1910-03-17
BIG JEFFR|ES MUST Be
GOING some NOW
An Imaginative Writer Describes
Some of the Stunts
No Dearta Of Activity in Big Boys Daily
Schedule

frleS Is back III MS nome town,
all ready to settle down TO SER
ious work, it behooves the bards
who sing the praises of modern
heroes to delve down deep into
the secrets of the retired cham
pion's daily routine. Every one
of his moves from now till the
day of the big battle with John
son will be chronicled as dill
gently as the pulse and respira-
tion of a dying king.
From the reports of Jeff's
daily work already slipped to us
lover the wire from the coast
the big fellows daily schedule
will probably read something
like this:
Ga. m.-Rises and takes ice-
cold shower. Jumps out of
second-story window and works
up al appetite by running 80
miles on top of rail fence.
Comes home and puts on clothes.
6:10 a. m.-Sits down to light
breakfast, which consists of
three dozen hard boiled eggs,
four steaks, three gallons of
coffee, several loaves of bread
and 36 baked apples. Rests for
one minute.
700 a. m.-Chops a few thous.
and cords Of wood, plows q
couple of thousand acres, milkI
all the cows in the neighborhood,
and then starts to climb Mount
Quazop, which reaches to an
altitude of 10, ,397 ,461 feet above
the level of the sea. To make
the climb worth while as o
means of taking off weight, he
packs q ton of coal in each hand
9:15 a. m.-BOxes so rounds
with as many different trainers
wrestles with Gotch and Berger
and poses for an army of Gamers
fiends.
| 10 :00-12 :00.-Studies part il
new comic opera rewritten BY
Berger, which will be produced
after the big fight.
IL. Noon.-Eats two whole
cows for lunch.
200 p. m.-Allows q neigh
boring butcher to give him a shaw,
in order to get his face accus
toned to severe punishment
Spends the next hour with hi
surgeon.
3 intakes lesson on tn,
kettle drum. JEFF is very fonC
of music.
400 p. m.-Moves the plan,
and all the rest of the furnitur,
out of the house and back again
4:30 p. m.-Fires the cook.
500 p. m.-Gets measures
for Q set of false teeth to b
prepared in case he should los
his regular ones in the big fight
More road work till dinner.
$3.50 p. m.-Orders q banque
consisting of 20 elaborate dinner
and eats them all himself.
500 p. m.-Calls on schoo
chum and pays back q dime h
borrowed 27 years ago.
$50 p. m.-Gives theatrica
entertainment for benefit @
society for the prevention O
, clans in clam chowder. Doe
three hours gym work.
IL :3O o. m.-Retires
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1910-03-17

Ernest Fl. Fisher, of Albuquer-
que, was visitor in AlamogOrdo
this week.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1910-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Miller, of
Seoul, Korea, are visiting their
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Zane Og-
den. Mr.. Miller will give q lee
ture tonight, Thursday, at the
Presbyterian church. The talk
will treat of Korea, the manners.
customs, etc. of the people.
Stereopticon views will be used,
aud the lecture will no doubt
be an interesting one.
DIR. Otis W. Miller has chang
ed his intention of leaving Ala
mogordo, and will remain here
indefinitely, in charge Of his
practice. His patients and many
other friends will be pleased to
learn that he has decided to re-
main.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23

Sometimes he thrust his hands out
as though to ward OF
threatening danger. He began to talk
incoherently. The ship rolled. and a
tray containing dishes and an evening
meal that had gone untouched crashed
TO the floor. The press-the printing
press-has started" he muttered dis
iointedly as the sound Of the breaking
dishes penetrated into his wearied
brain. His hand instinctively crept
under one of the cushions. 1t grasped
and for a moment fumbled with blue
steel object, which it drew weakly
forth-a revolver The shock of the
cold steel reused the sleeper. de
opened his eyes and gazed fascinatedly
at the instrument of death. With
cry of terror he relaxed his fingers,
and the object dropped to the floor
he groaned the groan Of lost soul in
the anguish Of its never ceasing tor
ture. He turned his face TO the wall
and tried In vain 10 close his eyes in
sleep.
Judgment had been pronounced In
the case of JUDGE BARTELM1
VERSUS THE PEOPLE, WHEELER
BRAND AND THE ADVANCE"
THE END.
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To John Hill, deceased; the heirs, devi-
sees, legatees, executors and administrators
of John Hill, deceased, and all persons
claiming an interest in the property herein
after described under John Hill, deceased:
You are hereby notified that | have eX-
pended for assessment work, as required by
law on the Rising Sun lode mining claim in
the Peshastin Mining District in Chelan
County, State of Washington. the following
sums to-wit:
500 for the year ending December 81, 1907
800 for the year ending December 81, 1908.
500 for the year ending December 81 1909.
SlO0 for the year ending December 81 1910.
And you are hereby notified and required
to contribute your proportion of said eX-
penditure, to-wit; 500 being $50 for each OF
said years, within ninety days after the
publication of this notice; and If you fail or
refuse so to do your interest in said claim
Will become the property of the under
signed, under Section 1924, Revised statutes
of the United States. JOHN OLDEN.
Date of first publication, August u, 1910.
AuRl2-Noy4
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23

Spiders nests are used in Mexico as
fly traps. During the rainy season the
villages are invaded by numbers of
flies and other insects To rid a house
of these pests the natives hang the
branch of tree bearing spiders nest
to a nail in the ceiling. The surface
of the nest enlarges concentrically
after each capture of an insect. and it
exercises an irresistible attraction on
flies. When a spiders nest is opened
1t is found to be filed with insects.
Experiments made with paper nests
so manufactured as TO be exact copies
of the real nests show that flies will
not enter them. Though very small
and apparently Insignificant, the in
habitant of the mosquero attacks In
sects far more important in size than
the largest housefy. The wasp Is one
of its favorite victims. and the wasp
always gets the worst of the struggle
-Harper's Weekly.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
Copyright. 1909. by Joseph N1edill
Patterson and Harriet Ford.

ish that way. You'll have about six
hours, judge, before that story is read
by the public"
Judith. too, was ready to admit that
her last and eliminating effort had
been in vain. Wearied and unstrung,
she raised herself from the fatal form
that was to besmirch the name and
the father that had been her source of
pride. She crossed over toward her
father, who stood silent and despair
ingly in the shadow of one of the limo
type machines.
"Goodby, Wheeler | am going out
of your life forever | am sorry it had
to end like this-alI our plans, all our
hopes
The thought of the happy moments
that she had spent with Wheeler.
building air castles for their future
when they would be man and wife.
came over her 1t swept down the
wall OF reserve and determination with
which she had deemed it necessary to
surround herself She halted and
gazed steadfastly into her fathers
face Slowly she raised her hands and
pressed them against her cheeks as
though horror stricken. Then she
turned, rushed impulsiyely back to
Wheeler Brand. and bending tensely
toward him, she searched his strong
young face as best her tear dimmed
eyes would let her He returned her
gaze unflinchingly.
Judge Bartelmy saw the girls strug
gle to decide between the father who
had dishonored her name and the
lover who meant a life of happiness.
purity, success and inspiration He
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
A PROPHETIC JEWEL.
Peculiar Ring That Was Owned by
Marquise du Barry.


Marquse du Barry.
Marquise du Barry, whose lovely
head fell into the basket beneath the
guillotine in expiation Of her leYity,
extravaganza and folly, had in her pos.
session a stone of which the Paris jew
elerS were unable to tell the precise
nature
There appeared upon it below the
surface and as if under water an out
line of a picture containing human fig
ures. Strange to relate, when first the
gem was given to its afterward unfor-
tunate possessor this outline was not
clear, but after it had been some
months in her possession it grew more
vivid.
One day the negro servant boy, La
NOR who was afterward instrumental
from revenge in the downfall of the
Du Barry, declared, looking at the jew
ell. that he could decipher the figure OF
woman with disheveled hair leaning
before a scaffold and surrounded by
crowd, while beside her stood the exc
cutioner
strange but authenticated circum-
stance is that the negro servant boy
precisely described the guillotine. DR..
Guillotine had not then invented his
celebrated instrument of death nor had
the horrors Of the revolution begun.
Snatching the jewel from the hand
of the servant, Nine. du Barry exam.
ined it. saw the kneeling woman, the
angry crowd, the death knife falling
and, with q cry of agony. fell sense
less to the floor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
TennYson,s Taetlessness.

Several stories are told of Tenny-
sons thoughtless speeches. What
fish is this?' he once asked his hostess
where he was dining. whiting" she
replied. 1.-THE meanest fish there is
he remarked. quite unconscious that he
could have wounded any ones feel
ings.
Yet his kindness of heart was such
that when his partridge was afterward
given him almost raw he ate steadily
through 1t for fear his hostess might
be vexed.
On one occasion Tennyson was very
rude to Mrs. Brotherton, a neighbor at
Freshwater The next day he came to
her house with great cabbage under
each arm.
81 heard you like these, so brought
them." he said genialy. 1t was his idea
of a peace offering.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
PRESENCE OF MIND.
Wellington's Cool Interview With
Murderous Maniac.

Wellington's Cool Interview With e
murderous Maniac.
One day as the Duke of Wellington
sat writing at his library table quite
alone his door was suddenly opened
without a knock or announcement of
any sort, and In stalked a gaunt man.
who stood before the commander In
chief with his hat on and a savage ex-
preston of countenance.
The duke was of course a little an
noyed at such an unceremonious in
terrupdon. and, looking up. he asked
"Who are your 81 am Dionysius."
was the singular answer well. what
do you want?" Your life" My
life?" Eyes: | am sent TO kill you"
Every odd" said the duke, sitting back
and calmly gazing at the intruder
mot at all, for am Dionysius." said
the stranger, land | must put you to
death" Are you obliged to perform
this duty today?" asked the comman
der In chief. Il am very busy just
now and have a large number of let
tiers to write. 1t would be very In
convenient today" The visitor looked
hard during a moments pause Call
again." continued the duke, ''or write
and make an appointment" you'll
be ready?" without fall" was the re-
ply.
The maniac, awed doubtless by the
stern old soldier, backed out of the
room without further words and half
an hour later was safe in bedlam.-
London Graphic.
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The Soft Answer.

Two men were occupying double
seat in a crowded car. One of them
was a long distance whistler and the
other was evidently annoyed. You
don't seem TO like my whistling?" said
the noisy one after a five minute con-
tinuous performance. mo, | don't"
was the frank reply. Well contin-
ued the other, maybe you think you
are man enough to stop it, mo, l
don't think am" rejoined the other,
but | hope you are" And the whist
ling was discontinued
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
Women's Time Schedules.

Few women speak of a train starting
slightly off the even hour, as the 1902
train, for example, or the 1912. Three"
will do 1t bothers a man a heap to
go hunting for a 3 o'clock train by
feminine directions when it is a 3:12
train For some women ''3' viii do
for the 2:54 train; it's near enough.
Then the man following feminine di-
rections. unless he is on his guard
against these pitfalls. is lost. Prob
ably If II weren't for his business train
ing, which teaches a man that 3:02 is
not 8, not 3:01, not 3:01 Y, not 3'01&,
but 1902, he'd be better natured about
women's time schedules. Boston Post
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23

the little maid to speak. but her shin
ing eyes attested that she appreciated
his efforts 10 amuse her-indeed. she
fairly glowed with suppressed happi-
ness
Just before they reached home. how
ever. the child managed. but only after
a tremendous struggle with her inner
ent timidity. 10 find words to express
her gratitude.
Papa. what flower do you like
best?'' she asked.
why. | don't know. my dear-sun-
flowers. | guess"
Then" cried the little girl, beam
ing with gratitude. that's what I'll
plant on your gravep'-Exchange
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23

@Str hours. did you say, Mr.. Brandt
was wise enough in the ways Of the
world to know that again was Brand
to prove a victor over him.
The girl stood immovable a moment.
Then she extended her arm toward
her lover. Judith Bartelmy had made
her choice.
The Judges features showed but lit
tie of the storm into which his emo
tons had been plunged His years or
practiced self control had come to
his aid and enabled him to face the
ruin Of his career and his life and his
name without the frenZied demonstra-
ton in which most men in his posi-
ton would have INDUCED. To the
last he was the cool, polished suave
hypocrite that he had been in the be
ginning, when those who sought to
loot the public for private gain found
him willing tool
''He is right" Bartelmy said to Ju
dith. HE has told you the truth to
night-the absolute truth" He looked
at his watch six hours, did you say
Mr.. Brandt" he asked.
Brand had gathered Judith In his
arms. She sighed contentedly as she
laid her head upon his shoulder
Yes" he answered the judge
Judge Bartelmy stood watching the
united couple for a moment before he
turned and walked away, muttering
as he went: "Six hours. One may
travel far in these days in that time
The great ship heaved and lunged
through the giant seas that swept over
her bows, out of the freezing night, out
of the cold northeast. The captain and
the first officer, dashed to opposite
ends of the lofty bridge, choked in the
flying spume of wind riven midocean,
Somewhere deep toned bell told OF
the hour In the sailors accustomed
fashion From somewhere out or the
depths of the vast grooming fabric
tumbled the men Of the watch who
were now to go on duty TO relieve
their storm beaten fellows.
And somewhere down in the shiv-
ering, rearing hull gaunt faced hol-
low eyed man lay on the saffron hued
velvet cushions of narrow couch at
the side of a luxurious stateroom. de
was fully dressed in spite Of the late
ness of the hour and of the fact that
he was sleeping as he had been
the night before. He tossed uneasny'
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
FULL OF GRATITUDE.

But the Little One Had Queer Way
of Expressing 1t.
Mr. Browns business kept him so
occupied during the daytime that he
had little opportunity TO enjoy the so
ciety of his own children. When some
national holiday gave him a day of
leisure his young son was usually his
chosen companion. One day, how,
ever, Mr. Brown, reproached by the
wistful eyes of his seven-year-old
daughter, reversed the order of things
and invited the little girl to 60 with
him for long walk.
She was shy, silent. small person.
and during the two hours stroll not
single word could Mr.. Brown induce
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23

In Assam, where the natives call it
"eri," a silk producing caterpillar has
been used for silk spinning for cen
turtles, but, strange TO say, its employ
ment for the purpose has been restrict
ed almost exclusively to that region.
One of its advantages is that its CO.
coons are not sealed like those of the
common silkworm One end of the CO.
coon is closed only with conyerging
loops of silk. This renders it unneces-
sary to kill the insect when its silk is
used
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23
Warmth Not Wanted.

This would be pleasanter world If
people put more warmth-genuine
warmth-in their letters said the
man of sentiment.
81 don't agree with you" replied his
worried friend. there was a warmth
about some of the business letters
got this morning that | didn't at all
like"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-28
.,,ri suo.rs.i'ions.

Warl lo.t b vOluEnOus. 1t Is said
that 4 wart viii leave person If a
lock of his hair is cut from the nape
of his neck without his knowing it;
that wart will result If frog spit
on one; that warts may be cured By
rubbing them over with black snail.
which must afterward he impaled on
q hawthorn; that If bag containing
as many pebbles as one has waits be
tossed ever The left shoulder 1t will
transfer the warts to the person who
picks up the bag; that If enc take Il
piece Of twinc. make as many knots
on 1t rs there are warts, touch each
wart with the corresponding knot ard
bury the tvine In moist place, say
ing. There is none TO redeem it be-
side thee" the warts will disappear
and so on al iuGni;um.
Lord Bacon seriously wrote in one
of his works how an intelligent and
interpretations woman. the wife OF
an English ambassador. had cured his
warts by rubbing them with piece
of meat and mailing the meat up on a
window post In the sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-28
suocasa.

The flower Of true success may be
gathered only by discerning persons
who want il more than they want any
other thing and who seek 1t through
all the days Of all the years. 1t has
no imitation. is Of but one variety and
may not be pressed and dried between
the leaves Of any book, even the 81
bic. Its name Is character. 1t Is not
q rare flower. accessible to only tho
few, but it IS modest. Of quiet mien
and hue and Is often hidden by the
foliage and gorgeous blossoms Of more
spectacular plants, so that the merely
casual eyes OF those who hurry along
the life path seem to miss 1t altogeth-
er. 1t grows indoors and out, in all
seasons and weathers. and may be
plucked by the black hands Of the
miner as well as by the hands Of
those whose time is given to less rug
ged and daintier tasks. The man who
gathers character gathers success. no
matter how he may be rated by the
commercial agencies. Richard Wight
man in Metropolitan Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-28
The Mules Ears.

Evolutlonists explain satisfactorily
that the reason that the dogs ears Top
Is because for centuries the animal
has been domesticated by man and
has lain within the protecting influence
of his hut and fire. The dogs ears are
said TO have originally stood upright,
as do the VOLTS today, but gradually
as the necessity for keen hearing be
came less imperative the dogs ears
began to lop. But how about the
mule? 1t Is the duty Of somebody to
explain why the mules ears have not
Topped down There is no need for
him to have stiff ears. The donkey,
the horse and their progeny. the mule,
have been under mans protecting in
fuence for centuries and ages. The
ass is the beast of burden Of the Bible.
His ears were stiff then, and they are
stiff now. 1t would seem it was about
time for them to begin to Top a little.
Indiana Farmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-28
Startled Their Host.

A New Yorker decided to give din
ner in recognition of hospitality show
cred upon him by his friends recent
ly. He asked two women he knew to
go to jewelers. and pick out some
little souvenirs for the women guests,
says the New York Sun. The host did
not know it, but a detective accompa-
MED the gifts TO the house. Each wo-
man found at her place at the table
handsome box. When these were
opened there were cries Of admiration.
One woman drew out a diamond ring,
another an emerald brooch, another a
diamond crescent, a fourth a necklace
of pearls, another a diamond tiara,
and so on. until the output of the
boxes represented about $4,000. The
host had forced smile when the first
box was opened. AS each trinket re-
vealed seemed more costly than the
last his jaw fell Precipitation began
to trickle down his face which got so
red that the women became alarmed.
Then they explained that the jewels
were a joke and were borrowed for
the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-28
Locked In with a Maniac.

The writer was once closeted with a
patient whom he had no suspicion Of
being mad until the latter got out Of
bed, turned the key OF the door and
preferred mild request to the writer
TO have his throat cut, handing him at
the same time an open pocketknife.
which he produced from underneath
his pillow. | objected to the knife as
being too small for the purpose and
begged to be allowed TO go for my case
Of amputating knives, with which, l
explained. Incorporation could be per-
formed with greater neatness and dis
patch. He unlocked the door at once,
binding me over to secrecy and urging
me to lose no time in returning. l
drove home, reported the case 10 the
authorities and came back with as
sistance. He was secured with great
difficulty and sent to the asylum
London Tit Bits.