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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
NJ. Z. Church Items.

The Sunday school workers are
full of enthusiasm and planning for
better things.
The attendance was cut down some
last Sunday on account OF so much
sickness.
We hope to see a full attendance at
the teachers meeting next Friday
evening.
The Marshall District Conference
commences at Miami, April 25th.
Let the delegates from this charge be
prepared to attend.
The following are The subjects for
the sermons for next Sunday: At
II a. m. '.The Possibility OF falling
from Grace" and for 1880 p. m.
MANS relation to Cod" Every
n cordially invited to attend these
services.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
Tho Freebairn Estate.

Public Administrators Napier, with
/. NJ. S"hannep and Geo. n. Hub
bard as witnesses, made an inventory
OF the estate Of the iltc Jack Free
BARN. consisting Of 500, coo in govern
ment bonds, $500 in cash, personal
property $1,000. The real estate
may be estimated anywhere at sis, 600
TO $50. 600. consisting OF a AGO acre
farm adjoining Versailles, city proper
~ here, house and lot in St. Louis,
lot in MINERVA, Ark. Mr.. Jas. W.
Freebairn, Of Ruthglen, Scotland, a
nephew, and only heir, has secured
the services of M:ssrs. A. l.. Ross
and |. NJ. Schannep to look after his
interests and investments here, and
in such selection he has made no err
FOT.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
9ist Anniversary
Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows.

Tuesday. April 26,h. 1910. being
the Dist Anniversary of Odd Fellow
ship in America, and as it is the de-
sire Of the Grand Master that all
Lodges in the State celebrate it appro-
pria,ciy, Versailles Lodge. No 23I,
will hold an open meeting at Hall on
that date, Tuesday night, AprIl 26th.
al which there will be speaking, good
music. etc, followed by ice cream
and cake.
All members Of Versailles Lodge and
their wives, and all brothers OF other
lodges and their wives, are cordially
invited to be present.
+. o. ADAMS. n. G..
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
The Poultry Yard.

Perfect cleanliness from now on will
cut short the louise crop OF June.
If you stamp a date on your eggs,
sell them before the date gets old. ;
Keep your meat scraps where they
will not get stale and sour. Fresh
feed is what makes healthy hens.
Feed little and often, and be care
ful about overlooking. This is the
great secret in feeding brooder
chicks.
Danish the fighting stock from your
pens. Give them a place all by
themselves. That is the best kind Of
al arbitration,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
DerS0itieS,

Friday and Saturdays feature at
the Royal will be:-THE LAST
DEAL, a strong story, well shown, of
the American Biograph Company's
production.
SISTER ANGELICA, a most beau
tiful hand colored magic drama OF the
French production is the second
reel.
The Spot Light duet win be:
Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
BAND CONCERT.

The Versailles Cornet Band will
give a concert on the square ne xt
Saturday afternoon, weather permit
ting, 2:30 to 400 o'clock, also at
1880. Everybody invited to come
out and enjoy the good music, sum
shine and fresh air.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

w. f. Gold, formerly a citizen Of
Versailles, is now eml loyed as a
salesman in the linen department Of
the Flower Barnett Dry Goods store
in Sedalia .--Tipton Times.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

The rains prophesied by the wealth
er bureau came in on time all right,
and it seems as if the promised cold
wave to follow was on its way.
"The best Painters, Contractors
and Architects OF the country use
Mound City Horse Shoe Brand House
Paint exclusively. &. ID. Hunter"
Elliott McVey made a business
trip to St. Louis Wednesday morning,
expecting to return Thursday morn.
ing.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
pOnZar-C Campbell.

Married, at the residence of Rev.
J. Blrbar, Versailles, Mo-, Sunday .
April Ord, 1910, Bro, Barber
officiating, Fred Ponzar, OF DeSoto,
Mo, and Miss Bessie Campbell, OF
Versailles. They will make their
home at DeSotO,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
Music Lessons.

Just returned from St. Louis and
will reopen my music class. Lessons
given at your home or mine. For
particulars call over Farmers'Tele-
phone or address Miss Eula Dale
Versailles, Mo-, K. +. d.. /.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
~
6 NEWS. e

Apply to CREwsoN & HARRISON,
Versailles, Mo.
Go to f. A. Williams for Bananas
ahd Oranges.
Mrs. Bewley has been quite sick
for the past two weeks with lagrippe,
but is getting some better.
Born, to ]. F. Schmitter and wife,
last Sunday morning. a daughter.
Mother and Babe doing we'll.
JAS. Marriott, The barber, was
quite sick for 4 few days last week,
said TO be caused by his undertaking
To labor and not being used to it,
but a few days rest set him up again
all right, and he promises to keep
a way from Labor hereafter.
a heavy rain fell Saturday evening,
and it mrst have washed the air pref.
~ clean. for it was a terribly dirty
rain, but being wet it helped vegeta'
tiun to whonp itself up.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

work Of adjusting the assessments
upon by county boards ard
submitted to the State Board for ap-
This work has been COM
Perhaps Messrs. Majors,
and Roach, Democratic men,
bers of the State Board have serious
ly pondered over the situation in
which the United States Court placed
them by ordering that they make a
more equitable adjustment of the as
sessment of Macon county taxable
property but if they came to the con-
cluslon to follow the wise and honest
course of their Democratic associate
Treasurer Cowgirl and their chief as
sociate Governor Hadley it has not
been recorded. They hold that their
opinion or official Judgment in
''equalizing" assessments is not sub
ject to judicial review, and they es-
p~eCially object to a Federal court re-
viewing their work. Relieving that
they can do as they please and that.
being in the majority, they can pro-
perly control the action of the Board
they continue to stand ont against the
wiser and safer policy followed by
the Governor and the State Trcasur-
or.
Governor Hadlcy has found time
to push forward the erection of his
log cabin summer home and to lay
ont and forward the seasons work on
his farm, giving to that business the
time he usually spends in recreation.
He is building up his physical and
mental powers for the arduous work
Of the summe and fall among the
people, who are to hear him discuss
the important State issues to be de
termincd by the voters in November.
He has made no declaration of an in
tention't to become a candidate and
shrinkS from such 4 political relation,
but he will certainly go among the
people in behalf Of measures he has
proposed, especially home rule for
the cities, a State Board to control
the rates and the services of public
utility corporations and companies
Gin lieu of the State Board of Rail-
road and Warehouse Commissiopers),
amendments to the excise and liquor
laws, and an honest, fair, non-partisan
rcdistricting of the State. These
matters have engaged him seriously
for several months and he will he
ready to discuss them when the cam
paibn opens. nc matter who may be
the candidate or candidates for the
Republican nomination for United
States Senator. He evidently feels
that these matters of paramount in-
tercst to Tie people should have first
place in the campaign; and he be-
iievcs that the people should elect 4
legislature pledged primarily to such
legislation as the state needs at this
time. lie does not discount the I'M
portancc of elccting a good Republic
can to the United States Senate how
ever; but if he is to be governed by
his personal preference he would
rather lead the state in its general
progress and development to the end
OF his gubcrnatorial term than to enc
ter into "A contest for further political
perlermcnt. No mar could possibly
appreciate more than he does the
great work that ran be done by an
aggressive governor. He is giving
very little time or thought 20 any
thing else than the achievement of
what he believes ought to be done
for the great state over which he pre-
, sides as governor, OF Course he
can serve his marty hest nv GIVING his
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

E. A. Williams can supply you
with Flour, Meal, Bran, Shipstuff,
Canned Goods and Groceries at rock
bottom prices and of the best quality.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

Whether you are interested or not, come in and ask us
to play for you. We want to show you how plain, distinct
and musical the Edison Photograph is. Remember we have
been in business eleven years, helped you pay Morgan
County Taxes, shared with you in Morgan County char
tiles, carried responsibilities as your friend and ~neighbor,
and upon these, claim to merit III the highest degree, your
patronage. Remember our stock of Drugs, Perfumes, Books
and Stationery are of the best.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

Special correspondence.
Jefferson City, April and:-i.ast
week was quiet in official circles here.
The Governor had plenty OF routine
work to do and some special matters
to adjust but there was no ''big
doiu's." The State Board VI Equali-
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

Candidates Cards.
We have them, Inc neat kind, a
gen,leman's card, and at as low a
price as you get the %"cheap' kind
else where. Come TO headquarters.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07

We carry a complete stock of Edison Photographs,
Edison Standard Records, Il min), and Edison Amberol
Records, "a min), from which you can make your selections.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-04-07
See What you ore Buying. Hear the Music
and Select only the Records you
want. Don't send off for your
Phonograph. we can save
you money.

Come in and let us show you hoW and Where, If we can't,
we don't ask you to buy.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
KENo's KNELL

Juares, Mexico, has decided to put
the lid ON the KEN games that have
caused 50 much trouble in that city re
Gently. ri Trabajo, IA weekly paper of
Mexico City, says;
II is not bad will toward the owncrs
Of the keno, nor pecuniary interest, nor
hatred toward things which the gov.
eminent allows AS lawful entertain
ments and which rebound in benefit TO
the municipal treasury, that has impelled
US to open "a decent, methodical, de-.
eisive and moralizing campaign against
that kind Of lotteries, which appear
lawful, but which upon investigation,
show Il trap TO fool the people, and the
authorities, and to extract the money
from the people and to perpetrate AZ
tempts against the public morals.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
b. farm would surely have done

the farm would surely have done.
hut II low, plaintivc ''moo' ch'''"d
him, and attracted him closer 10 Hhln
die. There he saw the cause for i"r al
srnce. for At her feet lay IN cod death
the calf. The hair about It's hcnd was
wet from licking, which was bri1dle =
only method Of showing her affection
and indicated too, her hope That h"I
baby might arise and follow her.
Jimmie gently fastened II rope about
the meek of brindlc and called to her
tn follow him, Taking n few steps 10
compliance with his command, the old
cow stopped. hooked hack at the body ct
her calf aud then ~ Jimmie, mooing
pitiously. II VA too much for tn"
lad aud there ia the gathering twilight
with the pathos of the situation appeal
ing to him us nothing had ever touch
ed him before, he thought how his WI
mother would feel under like circum.
stances. Recognizing that II was i'm
possible to take the calf along and that
he could moi bury it to prevent the body
being torn 10y dogs aud wild animals
during the night, aud aware that he
must take Brindlc home. Jimmie crcpt
over ~ the ola COW, put his arm about
her neck and tears tricklcd down his
frecklcd face ~ be- tried to make her
understand that they must 90. Brindl'
seemed to understand aud without any
further objection followed Jimmie on
home.
Fortunately, non" of the men w"r"
~ the barn when they arrived and tn"
the old COW was placed quietly in her
stall aud fed. Al the supper tahl" Jim.
ME told the story at his cXpcrlenc"
between sobs. aud although ~ first
some of the men were Inclined 10 MAX"
sport AZ some at the huv's ''chirkcu.
h~eartedncss' he noticed tina, they soon
left the table lie afterwards learn"l
that they had gone to the field where
the COW and the calf were found and hail
buried the body. 80 that It might T..
undiSturhcd. Aud from that time ou
there came in the lives of Jimmie and
the men on the big farm a spirit oi
humanity towards the animals which
had never before been known. II 5
needles to add that the animal, repaid
the kindness in like manner.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
''DRoUrH RESISTING" CORN.

From Silver City is reported another
of those curious eases which demon
strate the great vitality of the corn
grown by the Pueblo Indians before
the white man took possession ~ he
country. Similar instances have Ice. n
this ease, while exploring some ancient
ruins, Il prospector, j. j. Houston, IN.
earthed two ears of corn in IA perfect
state of preservation. lie kept their ~
curios and on mis- death they passed 10
Robert Kirchcr. The latter, as an cx.
pertinent, planted several of the grains
and IN due time received a wed do
veloped short cared corn, the grains a
dark blue, typical Of the corn of the
Pueblo people. Not only must the seed
corn have been of great age; hr' N
the experiment the grains were merely
dropped in the ground aud covered as
the Indians plant. There was no irri.
CATION. This experience is identical
with that of several farmers in San
Juan county, who in the same way and
with the same results planted coru
dug from the ancient ruins near ~.
tee.
The conclusion is that the Indian
had a corn of great drouth resistinl
through centuries Of cultivation with
out irrigation.
The archaeological phase of the mlt,
ter is of interest. But the real interest
lies in the possibilities held out 10,
the development, by our more skillfrl
scientific methods, of a corn which wli
resist drouth which will grow wIthour
irrigation and even without special
methods of cultivation; thus making
productive a great area If luud which
otherwise can never be usea for moyc
than pasture.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15

W. =. Buchanan has disposed of his
interest In the First National bank Of
Tucumcari and will leave for Califor
mia next week. In the going of Mr..
Buchanan Tueumeari loses n of her
best business men, and one Of her most
progressive citizens. Since the day he
came TO Tucumcari he has been identi.
aed with every movement that was
for tbs upbuilding Of the city. Every.
where and all the time be has given
Of his energy and means to advance
Tueumcari's interest and give her the
place she holds today. During the days
of tho panic of 1907 when the banks
Of the country were limiting the with
drawals of their depositors, Buchanan >
bank was at all times ready to pay in
full the amount of every deposit. Tu.
eumcari owes him n debt of gratitude
and appreciation for his untiring eff.
forts in her behalf. While the News
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15

In n few weeks trains Will bc run
ming regularly on the Tucumcari and
Memphis railroad. The citizens of Tu.
cumcari can hardly realize what this
means to our city. Passengers from
the eastern states will no longer go
from Amarillo by way of Dalhnrt aud
through Tucumcari on u through train,
but will come from Memphis aud other
points direct To- ~Tucumcari, and here
they will connect with the Rock L.
land. Many of them will stop over.
Some will spend days looking over the
city and the surrounding country. II
looks tn the News that we should have
some kind of nm organization to meet
and entertain these persons when they
come. What about n commercial club
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
BRINDLE A HUMANE TEACHER.

Although Jimmie had spent the siX
teen years nf his life On a big stock
inrm and possessed "A rather intimate
knowledge of animal life, his lot ,unfur
tuuatcly, had never been east with men
who possessed any consideration for
the dunn brutes with which they worked.
Indeed they had not even been requir
eel to consider humane treatment of
animals n mater of dollars and cents.
Accordingly. they kicked aud heat the
horses and mules, swore at the cattle,
used clubs To intimidate the hogs aud
were invariably cruel.
II had never occurred 10 Jimmie
that the horses which they compelled
10 drive into n small enclosure 10 catch
might be taught 10 come nj the word of
their master by the exercise of a little
klnducss, nor did he know that cows
are naturally affcctionate il given the
least encouragement.
But an incident happened late one
October afternoon which gave Jimmie
An entirely different appreciation of
animal life.
Brindle a mothcrly old cow, belonged
to the herd on the farm, who had "A few
weeks previously presented her owner
with u fine well Developed calf, had
been missing for several days. One Of
the men had carlessly allowed brindle
and her offspring to wander away into
one Of the pasture fields. To Jimmie,
who had hoped that he could 90 nutting
that afternoon, was assigned the duty
Of hunting brindlc and the calf md
driving them back to the barn.
With "A feeling If resentment toward
his rather, old brindle and live stock
IN general Jimmie set out Reluctantly
Ia find the missing row. For two long
hours he irudged across the fields, and
through valleys, fighting his way on
through the underbrush aud berry BRAN;
blcs, growing more angry the whill.
Finally, when struggling through one
OF the worst thickets he had encounter.
ed, he saw through the scared leuyes
what he thought was "A small portiol Of
briudle's ctat aud closer investigation
proved it to be the old cow Jimm,e's
first impulse yYas TO hunt n club an | AZ.
minister a beating to the cause OF his
long afternoon trudge, us the men of
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
NEW TELEPHONES

Installed SINCE the last directory wa'
printed.
Masonic Hall.
l36-W. W. Mayes
264-Tucumcari Tailoring Go.
24-R. T.. Horn, Res.
2li-A. ID. Pankey.
266-Dr. A. II. Kaslovitz, Office.
2l.-fire station.
~ Ilairc, Is g., Room.
500 T. McCa,laud. j. a., Farm.
l67-McKinzie T. T., Res.
276 D-Neeley, j. b., Res.
3u3 Nichols. pr. u. D., Onicc
Is Artistic Studio.
81 - Cooper. G.. H., Res.
Ell Gates. l.. IT,, Res
lIi B-IIaas, G. T.. Farm.
3Oi-IIomc Wagon Yard
2N5-t chambers, " g.
275-IIorne Bros, Contractors.
ll2-Neis. Mrs. &. Mae.
2s3-Ragin. 7. T., Res.
81 B-Sbulda, j. Hires.
li2-Sun shine Dairy
25s B-White. Oscar. Res,
3O2-Wardgobc, Cleaners ana l%'cttcIs
3lG-lsracl. Joseph, Res.
305-Roundtree, w. j., Res.
TERMS: Contract six months. Pay
able one month in advance. Business
rates $500. Residence $50
Any statement contrary 10 the above
is false.
TUcUMcARI TELEPHONE co.
Phone 500. j. II. WATSON.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15

Thomas +. Walsh, the Colorado Sill.
Yer King not only left his family plen
~ of money but willed 100000 ,o
charity. Thus we are daily reminded
that not all Of our rich men lack that
greatest Of all the virtues. That 800,
900 win 90 q long way toward reliev
ing the distress of the nation II It II
properly handled by those to whom its
distribution Ia assigned.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15

OF endorsement for President Taft was
interspersed with entertaining features.
Miss Gretchen Hood Of Washington
brought the five hundred guests TO their
feet when she sang "The star Spang.
led Banner"
President Taft remained at the ban
quct until its conclusion. lie listened
with interest to each speaker. Mr..
Longworth was followed by Representa-.
tive j.. Hampton Moore Of Pennsyl.
vania, former president Of the League
of Republican States clubs, who pre-.
dicted the continued success 81 the re.
publican party.
John Hays Hammond, one Of the or
ganizers and principal promoter Of the
league and president Of the National
Republican League; Hon. John q.
Capers OF South Carolina; Representa-.
tive William 3. Mckinley Of Illinois,;
Representative Duncan McKinlay of
California; President Snyder and others
spoke.
T.. c. Snyder, president Of the League
of Republican clubs. in his Introductory
speech said:
"a republican tariff is so much bet.
ter than n democratic tariff THAT no
republican or any man who claims TO
bc n republican should allow a demo.
crat to talk the tariff for him.
1T is team work that makes for
success IN political life said John
Hays Hammond.
Mr.. Capers brought the republican
enthusiasts TO their feet when he said
that the south was going to save the
republican party from their threatened
dcfrat.
"Thc SOUTH he said. els going ia
keep the biR.heartcd president of the
United States in the White House as
long as he wants to stay there.
''Thc republican party may lose Iowa
or Kansas, but we in the south are
loirg to Offset that if il should happen
by presenting the electorate vote OF
,ome of the southern states for a repub.
lican.
representative Duncan McKinlav III
California attacked the newspapers OF
the country, which, he said, were in
League with the great importers of the
%c.unt-y who had become manufacturer
~ foreign shores and desired the low
est nos, bic tariffs.
etaoin shrdlu cmfwpy vbgkqj xzf fhl
Colorado was pledged to the supper,
of the president by former Representa-
tive Robert Bonyngc.
1--WE adopted a platform in 1905,
hc said, endorsing President Taf'
and his principles and we will adop'
another platform in 1912 for Prcsidenr
Taft and n second term
John \ Stewart, president Of tn,
New York State Republican Leagues
was the last speaker. lie made an
pthcr plea Of party unity and fidelit,
o the policies Of the administration.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
Tucumcari. y. NJ. April II. 1910

Tucumcari, ". NJ, April II, 1910.
MIR. \. -. Goldcnberg,
President of school Brnrd.
Tucumcari, y. NJ.
Dear Sir:--ln reply to your inquiry
relative to the question 1T IN, prevail
ence of contagious diseases in our town.
! wish tn inform YOU that there - just
one case of scarlet fever ut present,
aud il is under thorough quarantine.
There are 10 eases of measles. all Of
a mild type, The situation is being
carefully watched, aud the proper OF
hcer will be- pleased 10 keep you post
ed daily in regard 10 the situation. Al
present there need be no alarm on the
part ut the public.
Yours respectfully,
IL. ID. NICHOLS,
Health Oficer Quay County.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15
LOOKS LIKE HE STOLE EN-

In this issue of the News there is a
full page advertisement Of T. A. Muir.
head 4 Co. The prices he is quoting
o 80 far below the real values, that
II looks as If he might DO like an east
ern merchant who when asked chow in
the world he could sell 80 cheap" repli.
ed: "Don't you tell anybody, but |
stole 'em."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15

regrets his departure from "a city, it
assures him Of the best wishes of the
people of Tucumcari, that wherever he
may east his lot, he may meet with
that success he 80 richly deserves.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-04-15

Let Roastcrs roast, the Knockers
knock, the Croaker croak, the kickcrs
kick, and the pessimist pest; but Tu
cumcari must have u live commercial
club.