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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23
CHAPTER tu.-cent,nvsd.

CHAPTER m.-Centinvsd.
To BE- outsidel All that light and
color and comfort and pleasure would
hum and sparkle on just the same.
though he was no longer within the
circle Of lie effulgence-slavins per.
haps, he thought with q twisted smile,
az some tawdry occupation that called
for no experience. 70 pay for q meal
In some second-rats restaurant and q
pallet In some sh~abby.gentsei. hall
bedroom. till his clothes were replaced
BY limiting "hand-medowns"-tM by
wretchsd srsdations he arrived finally
At the status Of the dime seat In the
gallery and nveoent eisarsl
There was one way back II lay
through the hackneysd gateway Of
marriage. Youth. comsliness and nne
linen, In the world he knew. were q
fair exchange for wealth any day.
Outlet for cutlet"-the Satire phrase
ran through his mind. Why not!
Others did so. And as sor himself. II
perhaps need be no question Of plain
and spinstered millions-thers was
Katharine Fargo!
In his heart John Valiant was aware.
BY those subtle signs which men and
women alike distinguish, that while
Katharine Fargo loved FIRST and fore
most hsr own wonderful person. he
had been an easy second In her ro-
gard.
John Valiant looked down at the
bulldog squstted on the door. his eyes
shining In the dimness. A little hot
ripple had run over him. Not on
your life. Chum!" he said. mo shame.
less barterl There must DO other
things besides money and social posi-.
ton In this doddering old world. after
all! We're going TO begin something
for ourselves. II It's only raising cab
bages! And we're going to stand !,
without any baby-aching-the nurse
never held our noses when We took
our castoroil!"
II vas folded down, that old bright
page. Fnis had been written to the
~rosecolored chapter. And even as he
told himself. he was conscious OF q
new rugged something that had been
slowly dawning within him. a sense OF
courage. even OF zest. and q furious
hatred OF the self.pity that had
wrenched him even for a moment.
He turned from the window. picked
up his letters. and followed by the dog
went slowly up another flight to his
room.
.
He tore open the letters distracted
iy: the usual dinner-card or two.
tailor's spring announcement.
chronic serial from an e~xcamatory
marble-quarrying company. a q~uarterl,
statement OF q club house-committee
The last two missives bore a monde
script look.
One was small. with the name o.
q legal Arm In It's corner. The othel
was largish. corpulent and heavy. o
stout Manila paper. and bore. dowr
one side, n gaudy procession OF post
g stamps proclaiming that It hat
been registered.
What's In that. I wonder?" he salt
70 himself. and then. with q smile u
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

tbut, oh. not on the old white bears
skin rug-never again with me holding
your small. small hand!)-
"'Wishing.Houss! Westinghouse!
Where are you?'
And this old parchment deed will
answer
Here I am, Master; here ! ami
"Ah. we are only children. after all.
playing out our plays. ! have had
many toys. but o John, John! The
ones l treasure most are all In the
Never.Never Land"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23
A Taetlesa Menu.

my dear. ] told you that guest ]
brought home TO dinner was q very
bashful man"
Il know. but what OF ~"
Nothing. only you did q and put
your foot In It when you had sheep's
head fish for dinner"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

In the eleven years from 1901 TO
1918. inclusive. there were 1919
strikes and lockouts In Canada
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

F0F y Long tNmo SoVU NattsHt Oat
Motlonless, the Opened Letter In
His Hand, Staring at Nothing.
the unnssculine speculation. opened
the smaller envelope.
Dear Sir" began the letter. In the
most uncompromising!y conventional
of typewriting;
'.oear Sir:
Enclosed please find. with title
deed, a memorandum opened In your
name by the late John Valiant some
years before his death. II was his
desire that the services indicated In
connection with this estate should con.
tinue till this date. We hand you
herewith our check for $236,20 1.-TWO
hundred and thirty.six dollars and
twenty cents). the balance In your IN.
vor. for which please send receipt.
And oblige.
Yours very truly.
Emerson and Ball.
"(Enclosure)
He turned to tho memorandum. II
showed a stable initial deposit against
which was entered a series OF annual
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

Red Cross Ball Blue, much better. soes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

Any man will leave his automobile
In q mud hole to come over and tell
you home to get yours out
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

Grafters get into once when honest
men fail to do their duty.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23
sYNopsia

John Valiant, . rich society fsvovtts.
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor.
pcration. which HE father founded and
which was the. principal source Of his
oves his private fortune TO the fecsivsr
for the oorporotioNL
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-04-23

important 80 eRotneys
Examine carefully every bottle a.
CAsTORIA, q safe and sure remedy fog
infants and children, and . that -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
TRADING EXT Tended
ON STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, Dee 1G-Open trading
in all shares listed on the New York
Stock Exchange, subject only to two
restrictions. was resumed for the first
time since the exchange was closed
July 30.
The big speculative and railroad Isl
sues held the world over, which we're
transferred the previous day from the
restricted to the unrestricted list sub.
iect to minimum prices, opened with
an upward swing and within the first
few minutes Of trading made gains Of
~ to 4 points over the quotations Of
July so.
Then came a heavy selling on.
slaught. Under this pressure most is
sues declined from substantial frac.
tons to three points under the preyi-
Gus days closing prices.
There was a heavy attendance at the
opening The crowd was concentrat
ed around the posts where United
States Steel and Union and Southern
Pacific stocks were traded in; the
rest of the room seemed almost de-
serted. The market was very active
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
has been passed by the
NOT A TEST OF QUALITY
Presidents Reasons for Opposing Lit
erary Test Of immigrants.

Washington, Dec. 16.-President
Wilson announced to callers his OPP
position regarding the literacy test in
the immigration bill, pending ip the
senate, and said he did not believe
the test tested quality"
The president has not decided
whether hts opposition to the literacy
test would make him decide against
the entire bill, or whether other fea-
fures would ovarcome his objections
James G. Walker Dead.
San Francisco, Dec. Thames G.
Walker, former business assistant cf
former Senator w. A. Clark of Mon
tana and a we'll known collector OF
archaeological relics, died at his home
here. He was seyenty-seyen years
old.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
MGOvERN COMEDIES SEAT
Says Further tight Against Hustina
Would Be Futile.

Madison. wis, Dec 16.- With the
certifying OF the election by the state
canvassine board Of Paul Q Husting,
Democratic ndidate for United
States senator Governor Francis E.
McGovern Republican, comedies Mr.,
Husting's election, according TO a
statement b. c. Umbreit. attorney
for Governor McGoyern
Mr. Umbrc says that while an
parenUy pro ptness instead Of accur-
acy Is to decide the election II would
be useless to carry the contest before
the United states senate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
GIFTS POUR TOWARD EUROPE
Steamer St. Paul Breaks Record In
Ocean Mail Shipments.

washington Dec. l6.--Reports to
the postonice department shows the
steamer St. PAUL, sailing Saturday
carried 100000 pounds Of Christmas
mail--the LARGEST single ocean mail
shipment ever made which included
1000 sacks containing parcels for
Great Britain and ireland alone.
BY another ship a thousand sacks
were dispatched for Germany and Aus.
tria, from which reasonable assur-
ances OF delivery have been received.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
MERCHANT MARINE GROWING
One Hundred Vessels Have Beer
Added Since War Began

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Amer
lean merchant marine has been aug.
mented by 101 vessels, with an aggre-
gate tonnage of 361 ,07S tons, up to
Dec IL by the admission to registry
of foreign ships owned by Americans.
Eleven vessels were admitted Ia tho
past two weeks under the new law.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
Cattle PLAQUE EXPENSIVE.

Milwaukee. Dec 16.- State Veterina-
rian o. II Eliason announced that the
epidemic of foot and mouth disease
has been checked in Wisconsin with
a loss Of twentyone herds. valued at
$50, 900 The herds contained from
dozen to sixty animals each and were
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
Court Clerk an EmbezzIer.

Seattle WASH Dec l6.- Frederick
A. Simpkns, former chief deputy
clerk OF the United States district
court for Western Washington. plead
ed guilty to a charge of Withholding
government funds and was sentenced
TO serve four months in the county
Jail and pay a fine Of $500
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16


Of state Bryan Has Declined to Is.
epe orders to That effect.
Washnst9n Dee. 16 only decisive
action vii end the shooting across
the border according TO a report from
General Iaaker ID Bliss, at Naco,
Ariz 10 the war department
The state deL. rtment has been Sc
informed but 50 far it has declined
20 Issue the ders which will turn
the American artillery against the
Mexican trenches
Secretary BRYAN is still endeayorins
to force Pros .onal President Cutter
rez % order the Withdrawal of tine
Maytoraua forces from their position
on Tire border
There s moi the slightest doubt
that most 81 t1e bullets which have
killed or wounded half "a hundred per
sons on American soil in tae last Eve
weeks have an fred by the troops
az Governor 3aytoreua 81 sonora
who Is end orins To crush the
forces under General lliB I'm Naro.
Sonora
But until S. rotary Bryan gives the
word Genera Bliss troops must re
main impotea The president and
most Of his ad4Isers take lhe position
.g
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

allies stretches over a considerable
area. 1t has been known for some
time that the British army headquar-
ters has been pushed eastward and
it is assumed by British
observers that the allies have made
more progress than has been chron.
icled
This is the first occasion in several
weeks on which the British authori.
ties have considered the activities Of
the allies of sufficient importance to
issue such statement.
The French statement covers the
same ground as the British announce.
ment and in addition says that some
progress has been made in the Ar
gonne.
Germans Gain a Foothod.
There are indications, however, that
the Germans have made progress re
recently toward the eastern end Of the
line The French war office admits
that at Steinback, in Alsaee, the Ger
man infantry gained a foothOld
Bombardment of St Leonard and OF
Commeroy by the Germans also has
been mentioned in the last two Off
cial French statements. st Leonard
lies some distance to the south Of
points previously mentioned in ac.
counts of fighting in the Nosges.
Commeroy is about ten miles south
of St Mihiel, which previously has
been believed to be the southern eX-
tremity of the wedge thrust by the
Germans into the French line
Austrian arms have been figuring
prominently of late in the war the
Austrian progress across the Carpa.
thians, from the passes Of which they
have been clearing the Russians, hay-
ing been one of the positive factors IN
the fighting for the last few days in
the eastern arena.
North of the Vistula river along the
Mlawa front the struggle seems to be
favoring the Russians, but neither
side claims a decisive victory any
where along the eastern front The
final engagements still remain to be
fought out between Lodz and the Wis
tula river
Military observers in London, com
menting upon Russia's failure to clear
Poland of German troops. dwell upon
the fact that even Russia's vast re
sources in men may continue to prove
unavailing unless existing methods oi
communication are improved
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
Woman SCULPTOR Is Dead.

Philadelphia. Dec l6-Miss Kath-
crime NJ Cohen a sculptor widely
known in this country and Europe,
died at her home here She was fifty
five years old and had studied under
famous masters both here and
abroad
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

d Governor GoetnaIs Tor destfoyers
to enforce neutrality at Panama shall
be granted Suggestions Of differ
ences between Secretaries Garrison,
Daniels and Bryan over the question
We're met by President Wilson with
the statement that there could be no
real differences, since he would de-
eide
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
LAWYER Slain by Burglar.

Atlanta. Ga, Dec 16.-Charles B.
Reynolds. a lawyer. was shot and al
most instantly killed in a revolver
battle with a burglar in his home
here Reynolds fired four times, The
burglar escaped
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

The place where the stock is complete, the
sortment large and the candy fresh and pure.
On your Christmas shopping list just write
Sugar Bowl as the place to get the candies,
nuts and fruits. We have also provided for
your comfort while shopping. When tired and
hungry stop and get delicious hOme-baked
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
A Test for Liver Complaint-1Gsntally
Unhappy, Physically Dull.

The liver sluggish and inactive, first
shows itself in a mental state--unhappy
and critical. Never Is there joy in liv-
ing, as when the stomach and liver are
doing their work. Keep your liver active
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
Fourth Attack on Freiburu.

Amsterdam, Dec l6.--French avi-
ators again flew over Freiburg, Baden.
dropping bombs upon the city. This
is the fourth time Freiburg has been
attacked by aeroplanes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

London, Dec l6-The statement is
sued by the British information bn-
reau concerning the combined attack
by the allies against the German
lines was interpreted in some quar-
ters as marking the beginning OF the
much discussed attempt to make a
general advance The point OF the
combined attack mentioned in the
statement is to the south OF Ypres,
Belgium, on a three-mile front ex-
tending from Hollebeke to Wyte.
schaetz.
Il The British statement, moreover,
Trefers to fighting in Northern France
Eas well and this Is taken to mean
THAT the offensive movement OF the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

Wanted as Witness Before
House Committee.
HOBSON MAKES REQUEST

- SNaN t'SN~ @tfRt~i ~~t@~tfA ~s.~
His Views on the Question Of the
Nations Preparedness for Defense.
Naval officer Teatifes.
Washington, Dec 1G.--Colonei
Roosevelt looms up as a possible wit
ness before the house naval commit
tee in its discussion OF the prepared
ness OF national defenses Al the
days session Representative Hohsoa
pressed Chairman Paagett TO call tha
former president The question Naa
left 10 be decided IN an executive ses
sion of the committee
why invite him." demanded Rep
resentative Butler
Hes been assistant secretary q
the navy and president command %
inchiel and has been in a position d
know the facts about national d.
tense returned Mr. Hobson
Commander Sterling testified There
were eighteen submarines iu the Al
lantic fleet. that the houIla should
have better tender facilities and that
there should be more pernanene "a
the assignments Of officers Ii ta6es
six months training to learn to take
out submarine and years TO under
stand the engine and other troubles
he said.
Are we as we'll advanced as Other
nations 10 submarines? he was asked
i don't think We are, he replied
III We believe the reports from abroad
The Germans. English and French
have $40 and l,0oo-ton submarines IL
commission"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
100000 to Fight Plague.

Washington, Dec. 16.-An emergen
cy appropriation of $1000,000 for
fghting the foot and mouth disease
has been passed by the senate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

and healthy by using Dr. Kings New
Life Pills; they empty the bowels free
ly. tone up your stomach cure your
constipation and purify the blood. 25c
at your druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
excellent for Piles.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
GERMANS MAKE GAINS
ALONG THE V0SGES
Fighting Occurs at Points in
AIsaCe Held by French.
AUSTRlANS ADMIT LEAVING
BELGRADE.

Vienna, &c. 16.-The aban-
donment of Belgrade by the
Austrians is acknowledged in
an official statement given out
at army headquarters. The
statement follows: In the
Southern theater of war the re
tirement of our right wing in
volved a change in the military
situation which made ii advis
able for us to abandon Bel
grade, which was evacuated
without fighting. Our troops
have fought long and fatigu-
Ing battles, but are in the best
OF spirits"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16
CANDIES CANDIES CANDIES
FRUITS AND NUTS At THE SUGAR BOWL

lunch and hot drinks.
Given away, Free
of our candy we will
candy canes.
Here are a few O
Assorted taffy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

Peanut candy ..... 15c h. 2 lbs for 25c
Peanut brittle " 1Oc II
Creams and Chocolates, mixed I5c lb lbs 25c
Home Made Mixed Candy ....1 1Oc lb
Real Christmas Candy, ribbon kind 15c, lb 25c
Reduced prices all Candies
Special prices on boxed Candy, 15c and up.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

With every soc purchase
give one OG our famous
our prices:
l0c lb., 3 lbs for 25c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-12-16

General Bliss Reports on
Border Situation.


Would Turn American Guns on Mexi
can Trenches, but So Far Secretary
Of State Bryan Has Declined to Is.
eYe Orders to That EHset.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-08-01
Pearls From East Africa.

Cooked jewels have recently been
offered for sale by East African ma.
tives. 1t appears that pearls as at
present traded in that country are
from oysters gathered by natives at
low water for food: the pearls, being
in consequence from immature oys.
ters. are usually very small and dis
colored by cooking; but occasionally
however. a very good pearl is offered
for sale by natives. one such being
stated to have fetched $4,000 in Zan.
zibar. At least, 1t Is certain that
pearl-bearing oysters exist ON the
coast. and that valuable pearls have
been Occasionally found. while prac-
tically no effort has been made to
prove whether or not a profitable in.
dustry IL possible
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-08-01
C@I EDWARD MARSHALL
FROM THE PLAY OF GEORGTM.COHAN
WITH PHOTOGRAPHS
FROM SCENES IN THE PLAY

this is Mr.. Wallace speaking.
No; not Mr.. Jones. l am a friend OF
his. No: he can't come to the
phone. He's dressing. Il
can't make an appointment for you
. What's the name? Yes:
have it: Peter Pembroke
You must see him today?
Very well. III tell him. Say
youll call? All right. I'll tell
him. Good-by."
He returned from the phone az Ran
kin reappeared. Wake him, did you2'
Yes. sir. He'll be dressed in about
ten minutes" He hustled about the
room. gathering up the newspapers. 81
told him had Just read OF his engage
ment and l congratulated him.
What did he say"
Nothing. sir; just asked for the pa
pers and whisky sour He says be
sure and wait"
"Oh. Eli wait. all right"
There was something stronger than
mere acquiescence in the young man 6
voice. There was determination in It A;
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-08-01
SOMETHING TO SAY FOR MULE
Travelling Tobacco Man Made Study
Of Spanish With Distinct OBJ
ject In View.

Before returning from my first trip
to Cuba improved my Spanish by
diligent study In order to inform a
mule in his own language just what l
thought OF him without any confus-
ing equivocation." said travelling to-
bacco man.
This mule was one that I rode on
a tour of some tobacco plantations
The people from whom borrowed the
mule said that 1t was an animal Of
tireless energy, tenacious disposition,
and marvellous speed
Il had no sooner mounted the beast
than 1t showed a disposition to can
ter far in advance Of M party over
hills and through fields until real
lied suddenly that l had practically
lost the others.
II spoke sharply to the mule and
tried to rein 1t In. Instead OF slack
ing pace the animal went faster
Il spoke more sharply still and
reined harder. Same result.
"Faster and faster went the mule.
It galloped on through forests. open
country and startled villages. might
have been gailoping yet. kind Of
permanent John Gilpin. had not ut
tered, wholly BY chance. . word Of
Spanish profanity that the mule
might unAerstand.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-08-01
LesisIste Against Women's Dress

Atlantic City. n. .J.-Condemning
the so-called feminist movement be
cause it not only pushed women for.
ward into the vocations and activities
OF men, but encourages them to imi-
tate their voice and manners and can
not fail to have a deleterious effect
upon the public welfare" DR.. Frank
c. Richardson of the Boston univer-
sity. speaking before the convention
of the American Institute Of Home
opathy, declared the hope OF Ameri-
ca lies in Renaissance OF home-life
and the awakening of women to the
grandeur of her mission as a mother"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-08-01

wish to be called? What day Is il.
Rankin"
TITS Thursday, SIR"
Thursday? Well. tell you what
you do. Rankin. You call me on Sat
urday"
After this entirely unexpected sug
gestion to the little butler whom he
loved. he found a devious course into
his bedroom and Rankin. after he had
watched the door close. heard the key
turn in the lock. He sank into chair.
even his composure utterly destroyed.
In the distance church-clock
chlmed. Rankin counted the slow
strokes. Five O'Clock In the morn
ing" he said helplessly.