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Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
ALAMOGORDO BOY
PAINFULLY BURNED
HERBERT WOODS KNOWS
MORE ABOUT POWDER

Herbert Woods, the % year old
son of w. H. Woods, held a powder
demonstration for the admiration
of some youthful friends near the
Baptist College building last Sun
day afternoon. He had quite a sup
ply in his hat which lay on the
ground and was taking small guam
titles out and lighting it to see
The resalt S. For some reason un-
known (that is to the boysl the
powder in the hat was ignited and
Herbert lost part of his hair and
Is minus eye lashes, eye brows, a
big patch of hide on his face, part
OF his shirt and all of his hat, and
about the only thing he is long
on is experience.
Fortunately r. wes not far from
the residence # DR.. Saltzgaber, who
dressed his injuries and gave him
a discussion en- powder. We are
glad that Herbert is alive with
some OF his young friends and
that the above article is as sad as
is warranted
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS
MN BOARD FORMED WITH
GOV. MCDONALD PRES.

The American Red Cross has
formed a New Mexico State Board
consisting of Governor Mcdonald
as president, and Hon. Richard H
Hanna of Santa Fe, Mr.. Nathan Jaf-
ia of Roswell, Mr.. John R. Joyce
of Carlsbad, Mr.. H. S. kaune OF
Santa Fe, Mr.. Owen N. Marron OF
Albuquerque and Mr.. w. D. MUIR
ray of Silver City.
This board is to serve as a stand
ing finance committee for the Amer.
lean Red Cross in the State of New
Mexico. It's function is to become
the custodian of contributions Civ
en- for relief purposes by the peo-
pie of the state, in response to ap-
peals from the Governor of from
the Red Cross, in the event OF
the occurrence of great disaster
Relief contributions sent to any
member of the board will be for
warded by that member to the treas
urer. He, in turn, will forward al
contributions to the Treasurer OF
the American Red Cross at Wash,
ington, or to the properly author.
lied Red Cross representative in
charge of relief work at the scene
of disaster.
Governor Mcdonald has very cor.
daily entered into the plan and
has accepted the Presidency of the
board
The American Red Cross is the
only organization of national scope
engaged in the work of emergency
relief caused by great calamities oil
epidemies. 1t has special char.
ter from congress and is under
federal supervision. 1t is required
annually to submit a report of lis
operations to congress and its fl
nancial affairs are required to bt
audited annually by thu War De
partment. 1t is governed by {
central committee OF eighteen mem
bers, six of whom are appointed BY
the president of the United States
from the executive departments O
State, War, Navy. Treasury anC
Justice. This governmental super
vision assures the safeguarding o
all relief funds entrusted to tht
Red Cross for expenditure. Th'
organization. however. receives NJ
appropriations from Congress TO
its support but is dependent en-
tirely upon private sources for al
| of its income. During the las
seven years the Red Cross has ex
pended over five million dollars ii
its relief. This record far surpass
es that of any other similar organ
ization in existence.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
New Road Now C2mpIetpd

The new road from Mountain
Park to connect with the Alamogor-
do-La Luz road is now completed
with the exception of the railing
in several bad places which will
be placed to prevent accidents. G.
d. Morrill,, the state man who has
been in charge OF the work for a
number of months, left Tuesday af-
ternoon for Santa Fe. The post
master of Alamogordo has asked
permission of the department to
route the Cloudcroft mail hack oV-
er the new road This will save
about one hour each way and it is
anticipated that the Cloudcroft
mail can be gotten into Alamogor-
do in time to catch the one O'Clock
train.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15

On Tuesday night, March IS,
Bob Woodwork will present to you
at the picture show, Marion Leon
ard in "As in a Looking Glass. -
This is a drama in three reels and
comes here with considerable Of a
reputation. The unique feature of
this marvellous drama lies in the
fact that there are no explanatory
titles, the acing being SO strong
and the actors interpreting their
parts SO well that titles are un-
necessary. 1t is a state rights"
feature film and highly recon-
mended by the managers of the
Denver and Ell Paso exchanges. 1t
was shown at the Unique Theatre
in Ell Paso Thursday night IL will
cost just (4) four times as much
to show this picture here as it does
to put on the ordinary ten cent
show. The admission will be %
cents straight. Figure it out for
yourself. 1t costs four times as
much as a ten cent show and It's
offered you at 25 cents. Is that
fair? Most cf you prefer to come
on a Friday or Saturday but Tues
day night is the only night that
could procure this film. Don't for
get TUESDAY night. First show
at 1880.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
BIG CATTLE co.
TO OPERATE
MAY SOON BECOME LARG-
EST TAX PAYER In co.

The Hachita Land and Cattle
company which has extensive hold
ings in New Mexico and Colorado,
is preparing to operate on large
scale near Three Rivers.
The company is fencing many
thousands of acres which it holds
a lease on from the state. A very
large tract OF llnd in that vicinity
s being advertised for sale by the
state land commissioner and it is
surmiszd that the Hachita Co. will
De bidders at the sale which will
be made by auction.
The Hachita Land and Cattle
company has one ranch in Colora-
do which is fifty miles square, con-
trols 80 banks, and also has cattle
ranges and ranches at Haehita, N.
NJ. and in Lincoln county, NM.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
MUSIC LOVERS
TO HAVE TREAT
SCHUBERT SYMPHONY co.
TO BE HERE APRIL ID
High Glass Concert.

Negotiations have been about
concluded whereby the Schubert
Symphony Concert company will
appear in Alamogordo for one night
only, April 18th.
This company has a fine reputa-
tion as entertainers in the United
States and Canada and would not
have appeared in Alamogordo had
their date in Ell Paso not failed.
The program which is to be deliy-
cred covers a pleasing variety of
vocal and instrumental music The
concert will be at the Christian
church. Announcements will be
made later.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Likes This C.suntIY.

w. ]. King, of Huntingdon,
Tenn, stopped over in Alamogordo
last Friday evening TO take a look
at the country. He had been out
at Phoenix, Arizona. and other
points on a prospecting and recre-
alton trip and having a stop-oVer
privilege. he was induced by an
Alamogordo man to sop here.
E2fore leaving he expressed him
self rs we'll pleased with pros
pa-ts here and stated that it was
his intention TO go back, close out
his property and come here to re-
side.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
New WelIs-Fargo Man.

w. d. Taggart, who has been In
charge of the local office of Wells
Fargo for the past five years,
checked out last Saturday and has
taken a run between Ell Paso and
Santa Rosa as express messenger
Mr.. and Mrs. Taggart will make
their home In I'll Paso.
o. l.. Green. recently In the EN-.
ploy of the same company at Pu'
eblo. Colo, has taken Mr.. Tag
CARTS place here.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
HenSen-NinOn.

The many friends of Miss Grace
Moon. formerly a teacher in the
city schools. we're pleasantly sur
prised to hear of her marriage on
Saturday at Reno. Nevada. to Mr..
Samuel Hensen. The groom has
mining interests there and they
will spend their honeymoon among
the hills.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Advertised Letters.

List of advertised letters for week
ending March ), 1913. Alamogordo,
n. NJ: Calhoun, J. L.; Kennedy,
Jim; Lloyd, Frank; Langford, Gil
bert; McCord, L. NJ; Nichols, Wal
ter; Remedies. Scnorita.
When calling please say advertis-
ed and pay one cent.
J. NJ Hawkins, P. NJ.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Scme Up to Date Literature.

An illustrated folder giving a
description of Alamogordo and vi
cinity. was gotten out at the News
Advertiser office this week under
the direction of the Alamogordo
Business Mems Club and the Re-
tailers' Association.
1t has been some little time
since any literature of this kind
was gotten out and IL will fill a
need for such matter to those
sending in queries relative to this
section.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Presbyterian Church.

For March 16, the morning sub
ect will be, "The Sayior's Servant
to the Slave Continent. The 1880
meeting will be In the hands of
our young peoples society. led by
Miss Alice Teed. Their subject is
How May Every Sabbath Be the
lords Day." Welcome to all our
services.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Butterfly sumner.

The Ladies' Aid of the Presby-
terian church will give a chicken
and waffle supper at the room be-
tween the two drug stores on the
evening of March z2 and will begin
to serve ct $50. Those waffles
will be prepared by experts, and
how the butter will fly.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Civic League Entertainment.

There will be an entertainment
given under the auspices Of tho
cemetery committee of the Civic
League the evening OF MarCn zStn,
for the purpose of raising money to
carry on the work in the cemetery.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Wizard of Science.

As wonderful as feats OF magi-
clans, and far more instructive, are
the many experiments with Ra-
dium. Wireless Telegraphy and Ii
quid Air. which Prof. Patty Is to
present at the Christian church on
April 15. In the evening. Under the
auspices of the Alamogordo high
school.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Harris-Hytie.

Miss Beulah Hyde and Mr.. Hen
ry Harris of Tularosa were married
In this city Monday by Judge Stall
cup. Both bride and groom belong
TO well known Tularosa families.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15

We want to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends of this town
for their kindness during Mr.. .Hadd-
aman's illness and death.
Mrs. Haddman and Daughter.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
Now Resident OF santa Re.

Emmett Hancock for a number OF
years a resident of Alamogordo
with his parents and who until re-
Gently was In the employ of w.
T.. Warren. took the examination
for pharmacy at Santa Fe on the
4th inst. and successfully p assed.
Emmett has taken a position with
the Zook Pharmacy of that city.
N~~N~~-~~-~~~~oYo0-~
makes a heap of difference in the
price of land Undoubtedly II
would be found that the present
clouds of anticipation in oversup-
ply of power would be at once dis
PEELED. This solution would not
only be interest paying for water
bonds outstanding. but would add
to Los Angeles fruitful and popu-
lous valleys would pay her eternal
tribute.
The carefully planned government
projects of the Dakotas and the
Flathead Indian Reservation pro-
ject OF Montana are illustrations of
future possibilities to be realized
IN scientific utilization OF every
foot-pound Of available energy. II
behooves those interested In vast
power projects TO be vide awake to
the possibilities of irrigation.
Alamogordo news-advertiser. (Alamogordo, Otero County, N.M.) 1912-1914, 1913-03-15
WHAT WHISKEy
WILL DO FOR YOU
W.C.T.U. CONTRIBUTES A
FEW PARAGRAPHS

Physiology shows Just how al
chohol kills "by inches" or more
accurately speaking, by millimet-
ers. In one millimeter of blood a
total abstainer will have about 49,
600 little white soldiers 1euco-
cytes or white corpuscles), a mod
crate drinker only $4,000, for de-
fense against the army of microbes,
germs and parasites, armed with
poisoned arrows, that every hour
rush into our mouths, and enter
every scratch or wound or other
broken place in our wall of flesh
Alchohol burns up one-third of the
white body guard in the moder-
ate drinker
81 am a total abstainer from al
coholic liquors" said Thomas A.
lEdison. Il always felt | had a bet
ter use for my head"
Not long ago w. c. 7. y. wom-
an noticing Mr.. Edson's pictured
face in connection with an adver-
tisement of whisky, wrote to the
Wizard of Menlo Park in regard
to the matter. She received a
prompt response from one of his
representatives, saying: "The use
of Mr.. Edison's name and picture
in connection with the advertise
ment to which you refer is entirely
unauthorized, and further is high
ly Objectionable ito Mr.. Edison"
Do not forget that the fat caus-
ed by beer drinking is a sign of
disease because, as is well known,
beer prevents the oxidation of
those substances which form super
fiuous fat in the body Physicians
nearly all agree that sickness is
far more dangerous to beer-drinkers
than to non-drinkers, and that SER
ious accidents are usually fatal to
them
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union is not only antisaloOn
but anti-brewery, anti-distillery, an
ii any form of a.cholic liquor max
ing or liquor selling for beverage
purposes. The 'trade" hates and
fears law that closes the saloons.
1t hates and fears still more the
law that closes tthe saloon, the
brewery and the, distillery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-06-17
O1OO IN CASH TO BE GIVEN AWAY FREE d M
Q4OO PAGE Sp4VV

For the benefit of the large
number of shoppers using The
Capital Journal as a medium
in which to find exceptional
purchasing opportunities, this
paper offers the following in
ducement to its readers and
friends to carefully read the
advertisements of the progress
sive stores on this page.
A grand prize of $4,000 in
cash will be given to the indi-
vidual or any form of organi-
zatiOn or institution turning in
the greatest amount of money
shown on the cash checks or re-
ceipts, and monthly bills se-
cured at any of the stores on
this page.
To the candidate securing
the next largest amount, $25
in cash.
To the third, SIS in cash.
To the fourth $40 in cash.
EXPLANATION
To secure votes In The Capital Jour.
nal s Refund Bargain Contest make
your purchases at the stores advertis-
ing on this page, and cau for a sales
check for every purchase made.
Turn these checks into The Capital
Journal s office, where votes will be
given for the amount shown on each
check. Five votes will be given for
each five cents shown on the cash
check, receipt or monthly bill. This
vote is to be deposited in the voting
box at this office. Sales checks must
represent cash purchases. All cash
checks and monthly bills must De
turned into this office within ten days
Of the purchase date.
Every contestant entering the con-
test is entitled to ore nominating
coupon good for 1000 votes. The only
exception to contestants entering the
Bargain Contest are employees of this
office or the stores advertising on this
page.
Watch for the standing of contest
ants, which will be published else
where in this paper daily. The Refund
Bargain page appears Tuesday and Fri
day for period of ten weeks, end
ing July 81.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
WEDDING WAS
IN THE NATURE
OF A SURPRISE
MISS PoHL OF THE PUBLIC
SCHOOL AND jim HAYS or THE
MONTANA ARE MARRIED.

One Of the greatest social surprises
known in Tonopah for years was the
wedding of Miss Louise Pohl last
night to Mr. James r. Hays, better
known as "Jim," who is one OF the
Oldest employees of the Montana mill.
The ceremony was performed at the
former Richards residence Of the cou.
pie on University avenue by Rev. j.
NJ Swander Miss Helen Slavin and
Mr.. Herman Albert stood up with the
couple.
Following the marriage. refresh
ments were served and general con
gratulations followed.
The bride is an Austin girl and q
sister of County Clerk Pohl who has
been a resident of Tonopah for the
last eight years At present she is
teacher of languages and mathemat
les in the high school, where she has
given eminent satisfaction and is one
, of the best favorites of the pupils
and their parents She is graduate
of the State university, where she
came through with the highest honors
of her class.
The bridegroom is one of the most
popular democrats of the younger sci
and has been mentioned severa
times for political preferment, but
has declined to engage in politics
to the detriment of business inter
ests The Bonanza, with the citizens
in general of Tonopah, offers con
gratulations to the newlyweds.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
FIGHT WILL Be
PULLED Off IN
GOLDFIELD
GRAHAM AND TAYLOR HAVE
SIGNED FOR PURSE AND
CHAMPIONSHIP.

Notwithstanding the statements Of
passengers from Goldfield that the
boxing contest between Graham end
Taylor had been called off owing to
the latter not being able to mako
weight in time for the first of Jalu.
ary, articles have been signed for the
event.
Morgan Williams says the match
viii be for the middlewelght cham
piouship Of Nevada and a purse Of
$500 to go to the winner The citi.
zens committee undertakes to defray
all other expenses
In addition to the TaylorGraham
mill, the card will include the follow
ing preliminaries Johnny Morrison
Of Goldfield VS.. Kid Murphy of Tono
pah; Young Kibby of Goldfield vs.
Kid Bowers of Tonopah. and Dean
Morrison VS.. Sailor Red studley, both
Of Goldfield
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
DARMS SHAFT
GETTING DOWN
TO COAL BEDS
PRESIDENT OF THE COAL COM.
PANY RETURNS FROM VA
CATION IN NAPA.

Hermann Darms, president of the
Darms Coal Mining company, accom-
panied by G. A. Truebody. one of the
best-known ranchers of the Napa
country, are registered at the Mizpah
hotel Mr. Truebody at one time held
the record for having the greatest
acreage of blackberries in California,
but he has gone into diversified farm.
ing and is satisfied with his expert
ence in that direction. He is a broth.
er of the treasurer of Napa county.
Mr.. Darms is enthusiastic over the
indications of Coaldale. He stopped
there on his way to Tonopah to in
spect the progress of the deep shaft
being sunk under contract, and says
it is now down 276 feet, where they
are in stringers of coal showing prox-
unity of the fuel at no great distance
One of the best indications is that
the shaft was in solid sandstone
down to depth of 26O feet, where a
broken formation was encountered
but they have passed this and are
getting into granite tufa with ex
pectation of getting into the regular
coal measures in fifteen or twenty
feet.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
WILL
PLAY BALL ON
SATURDAY
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS MATCHED
AGAINST A TEAM OF
GRADUATES.

Next Saturday evening at 1880 the
high school basketball team win meet
picked team of the alumni from
the local institution. There will also
be game between two girls teams,
The contests will be followed by
dance, to close at u o'clock The
purpose of this game, as well as a
series which will follow it between
the high school team and the teams
from the Mizpah Hill and Montana
clubs. will be to raise funds to fur
nish the gymnasium with mats and
other equipment for the use of the
scholars.
1t is planned to give series of
entertainments to raise money to
furnish the stage and buy a curtain
for the same.
The game next Saturday will be
good one and the dance to follow
will be conducted along the same
lines as has been the policy hereto
fore. The price of admission for the
two contests and the dance will be so
cents.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
ToNoPAH THE GREAT.

The Tonopah Bonanza of last Sat
urday contained the annual review OF
the camp, together with data which
makes 1t an issue worth tucking
away for future reference From It
We learn that Tonopahs production
has increased with years, exceeding
S10,0O0,000 during 1913. The total
output to date is over $6S,00O,OO0
from which over s1S,OO0OoO in divi,
dends have been paid The payroll
for this year is put at $3,120,000. The
Tonopah Mining company claims the
greatest amount Of development, 1886,
100 feet; the Halifax has the deepest
workings, 1894 feet, Number of mer
employed by twenty-five companies
1402. lnyo Register
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29

number Of registered voters in the
county is 1865.
For the first half of the year the
county treasurer has sent check
for $23,S51.72 to the state treasurer
OF this amount $1S,2O6.S9 was derived
from the first installment Of taxes for
1913 and $3V345 from the bullion
tax for the second quarter of the
year
Gross collections for state and
county purposes from each source Of
revenue since the last settlement
were as follows
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
CROPS LOOKING WELL
IN PAHRUMP VALLEY

Frank A. Buol came in Saturday
night from the Pahrump valley be-
yond the Charleston mountains. He
says he has 30 acres in growing
wheat, rye and winter oats out of a
total holding Of 72o acres. A new
artesian well has been added to the
ranch since he was last here, making
six in all sunk In the past ten
months, of which over half are good
producers, the largest being about
25 inches, Clark County Review.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-12-29
NO DAMAGES
ALLOWED BY
THE COURT
END or CASE THAT BROUGHT
oNE.HALF OF MANHATTAN
INTO COURT.

The suit that has stirred up the
northern end OF the county for the
last three months was settled this
morning by a decision which Judge
Ayerll read from the bench at the
opening uf court The ruling was IN
favor ot Mrs Cushing aud husband
the defendants
The suit was entitled Kathryn Con
nors and Joe Connors vs. Mr. and
Mrs. j. q Gushing The sum Of
$4,000 damages was asked By the
painufis for alleged malicious prose.
cudon. The trial lasted week and
Is estimated that al least one.half
Of the population Of Manhattan was
summoned as witnesses
In rendering his opinion the court
added.
In explanation Of the written de
cision herein, | deem it advisable to
say few words
"a case Of malicious prosecution Is
not made unless the three essential
elements thereof are satisfactorily
proven These are, first. prior
prosecution resulting in an acquittal
or dismissal Of the accused; second.
malice on the part of the person or
persons initiating the prosecution.
and, third, absence OF probable cause
for the initiation OF the prosecution
Proof Of these two elements is not
sufficient. In this case a dismissal
on the prior prosecution was shown
and an attempt was made to show
malice upon the part Of J. G. Cush
ing and his wife in initiating the
prosecution. Without passing on this
conclusively, ! may say that consider
able III feeling was shown, which
however, many might consider nat
ural under the circumstances, as they
believed them to be-
ITO my mind, the third element
want Of probable cause, was not. ac
cording to the legal meaning Of that
expression, satisfactorily proven The
question is not the actual facts bu
what re had reason to believe the,
were (26 eye 2D Mr.. Cushinl
acted upon information furnshe,
partly by his wife and partly by on
other person, as to Mrs Connors
presence on the scene, her attitud
there certain remark she made an
the manner OF making it, and cei
tain act said TO have been done b
her Before the third complaint wa
sworn to- the first two having bee
found technically defective in Law
Mr. Gushing had received informatio
from two other sources on the sam
points. The prosecution was base
on the third complaint
Acting as he did upon the inform
ton he had received, which he ha
right to consider reliable. thoug
y was IN part later contradictod
ma that he proceeded as any 9th,
reasonable man might have dont
ana therefore. that the third 81
n'ent at least Of malicious prosec
uoh' having failed of proof, the cat
against the defendants has not he,
established and Judgment should
IN their favor.p