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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
OZARK OIL STRIKE" A LfAkY GASOLINE TANK
SPECULATORS DISAPPOINTED WHEN REAL SOURCE OF OIL IS, DISCOVERED.

We understand that the source of the oil struck in a well at Ozark anC which brought sudden fame to that town, has been found in gasoline tank belonging to Conatzer X Hills store, says the Clarksville Democrat The tank was sunk under the ground and used to hold a supply of gasoline for automobiles, etc. The oil drained through the ground into the well, where it appeared stained by the soil, as hght-brown gasoline, which when strained, was used in a gasoline engine the same as ordinary gasoline.
 Several thousand acres of land had been quickly leased by spectators on the strength of the "oil strike" and Ozark was anticipating a big boom on the expectation of becoming ia nous oil field.
 The Ozark oil excitement was al most as great as that in Clarksville some years ago, when oil was struck in a well here, resulting in a small explosion and running a perfect good assortment of whiskers which deco rated the face of a well-known citi- zen
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

w. R. Willibanks, 21, Plumerville,
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
COUNTY TEACHERS
 PLAN 10 ORGANIZE 10 FORM ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE RECOMMENDS RE- APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY
 EXAMINER VAUGHTER.

The first steps toward the organiz- ation of a county teachers associa- tion were taken just before the ad- Journment of the annual county insti- ute in this city yesterday afternoon. The teachers present voted unani- mously to organize such an associa- ton and will meet in this city on Sat urday, July 25, for the purpose of perfecting the organization. It is ex- pected the association will have one of the largest memberships of any organization in the state.
 The teachers also adopted a resolu- tion unanimously recommending that the county court reappoint Prof. J. M. C. Naughter as county examiner for Faulkner county Prof. Waugh ters present term will expire in Oc- tober. During his term the attend ance at the county institutes has been almost tripled and he is very popular among the teachers of the county.
 The Faulkner County Contest As sociation was reorganized after the close of the institute by the election of Prof. J. P, Akridge as president and Miss Lucy Brady of Enola as secretary. Four section contests in Reclamation, recitation, spelling and Imap-drawing will be held on the last two Saturdays in August and the final county contest, to be participant ed in by the winners of the section contests, will be held at Holland on Saturday, September ,. President Akridge appointed the following eX- ecutive committee to be in charge of the contests, acting with County Ex- aminer Vaughter: Allen Webb, C. L. Bryant and c. C. Blair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13

Williams took his two children and ran away from their home in Conway county, with the wife and three chil- dren of a neighbor. They went to Ferry county, near Casa, where they resided as MT. and Mrs. Galloway. although they were not married. Dur ing this time his wife, who is very low with consumption, has been un- der treatment in the Pulaski county hospital Both women were present at the trial. The woman with whom he has been living is also under ar rest, and will be tried next week. One of the charges against Williams IS attempted criminal assault upcn tep-daughter, who is now about 1S years old, and who appeared in court. Williams denies the charge.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
AMATEUR BURGLAR
 ROBS POST0Ff|CF
DISCOVERED BY MARSHAL
CONWAY BOY SUSPECTED OF PI L F E RING ABOUT ST
 WORTH OF STAMPS.

A burglar who is evidently novice at the business entered the Conway postofiice about 2:30 o'clock this morning and stole about $7 worth of st&nips which had heen left out of the vault The intruder was dis covered while in the postoffice building by Night Marshal John Durham, who fired three shots at him, but he made his escape. A local boy is suspected by the officer, but no arrest has as yet been made.
 The thief is supposed to made his entrance into the postoflice by pulling 0ut enc of the large mail drawers which had been left unlocked and crawling through the opening. On his regular rounds Durham in pass ing the rear of the~postoffice building saw the man inside The lights had 1een turned out but the officer was able to distinguish that the intruder Was a young white boy, apparently not over IS years of age, weighing about 40 pounds.
 Seeing that the man had not entered from the rear of the building, Dur nam rushed around the front and waited for him to come out After waiting several minutes, the officer broke out the glass door leading into the postmaster's private office, but the burglar then ran to the back door and was taking down bar to get out when Durham ran to the clerk g door broke out another glass and fired three shots at the intruder, as he was leaving. MT. Durham gave chase but was unable to overtake the man. Postmaster II. B. Ingram was at once notified and accompanied by Deputy O. l.. Honea and MT Dur nam. easily tracked the burglar for distance of about mile to the wes- tern part of the city. Durham said the house to which the tracks led con- firmed his suspicious as to the identity of the thief
 Deputy Postmaster J. A. Setzler said that about $7 worth of loose stamps in the drawer at the stamp window were taken, all the money ex- cept one penny having been put in the safe. Of the stamps 13 were of the p cent variety and the others were of smaller denominations There was no indication that the burglar had made any attempt to open the safe.
 Government postoffice officials have been notified of the robbery, and it is thought that local and county off, cers will turn the case over to them as the burglarizing of postoffice constitutes a federal crime.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
HUMAN WOLF" IS
 GIVEN SENTENCE OTHER CHARGES PENDING HARRY WILLIAMS TO BE TRIED AGAIN FOR PERRY COUN-
 TY DEFENSE.

Little Rock, June 13.-Harry Will Hams, alias John Galloway, white nan who has won the sobriquet of the human wolf" was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 90 days on the county farm by Justice of the Peace Jack Ashton Friday afternoon. He is charged with cruelty to children in having failed to make proper pro- vision for them. There are several other charges pending against him, some of them more serious, and at the expiration of his sentence he will be taken back to Perry county to answer to them.
 II is charged that two years ago
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
OPPOSES RESTRICTING
 BLACKSMITH SHOPS
JUDGE HOLT WOULD NOT BAR THEM FROM RESIDENCE
 DISTRICTS.
Editor Log Cabin Democrat:

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 l notice that an ordinance has been offered to the city council prohibiting the building of blacksmith shops in the residence district of Conway. wish to say that the time has come when man cannot operate shop in the main business district, for the reason that the ground is too valua- ble, taxes and insurance too high and the income of shop too small for a man to keep shop on the front of business streets any more, 1 feel sure that such an ordinance would be unconstitutional, but if not, would it be for the best interest of the town? We could no more do without the smith than many other things.
 The time is almost here when shall be compelled to move my shop back somewhere, and shall l or any other man be debarred of the privi- lege of running my shop, the busi- ness at which I have made all have and which I want to continue to run? It is an honest, legitimate business,  and l can make living at it.
 When you say not to build in the residence section you cover a great deal of territory. Where does the business section leave off and the res idence section begin? Can anyone show me the line? If every block on which a residence is located is forbid den to the shops, it would simply mean that they would have to move out of town.
 So hope the city council will con- slider this matter thoroughly before voting for such an ordinance.
 Yours, favoring anything that would be for the upbuilding of the town. J. w. HOLT.
 Conway, Ark, June 13, 1914.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
ERWIN PLACE SOLD.

As commissioner in chancery, J. H. Hartje yesterday afternoon sold the residence property west of Hendrix College, known as the Erwin place, to pr. Stonewall Anderson of Nashville, Tenn, whose bid of $1,400 was the highest offered. The place was own ed jointly by Dr. Anderson and the W. W. Martin estate and was. sold for partition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
MERCURY PASSES
 100 FOURTH TIME

For the fourth time this week the mercury crawled above the 100 mark again today, standing at 101 at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, with prospects indicating still higher mark during the afternoon Yesterdays maxi mum was 102, one degree lower than the seasons record made on Wednes- day. Last night was one of the hot test ever experienced here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13
THREE MORE FINED
 FOR TRAIN JUMPING

Three boys were fined in the court of Justice G. NJ. Easterwood today for jumping on moving trains, the ar
 rests having been made by Deputy Constable Bob King. On their solemn promise not to be guilty of the of fense again, the court assessed the minimum fine of S5 and costs each.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-06-13

and Bertha Dillon, 19, Sogohachia.
 Other Vann, 19, and Cora Frazier P, Vilonia.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Ration Snapshots

According to the opinion Of At
torney General Clancy. county
clerks in New Mexico may take ac-
acknowledgement Of deeds hereafter.
Little Miss Thelma Haner won
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
E. Lambert
Returns With
Young Bride

On Wednesday of last week at
the home of the BRIDES parents, in
Roswell, Mr.. E. T. Lambert of
this ci'y and Miss Jessie Henning
Of Roswell, we're united in mar
riage.
The ceremony was performed in
the presence of immediate friends
and relatives, including Mrs. Hem
ry Lambert who journeyed to Ros-
well to attend the marriage OF her
son. Immediately after tine cere-
mony the bridal party with the
groom's mother, departed for Cim-
arron where they arrived Friday
evening" welcomed by hosts Of
friends.
While the bride comes to Cimar-
ron as a stranger she will create a
strong friendship in the hearts of
Cimarron folk, as il is here where
the Western spirit and loyalty is
prevalent. She is a refined and ac-
complished young lady and is we'll
deserving of the man of her choice.
Gene Lambert needs no intro
duction to the people Of Cimarron,
as he is one of the young pioneers
here. He is a young man of ex-
amplary character and recognized
by all for his sterling worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert will re-
side in this city and have the best
wishes of their manv friends for a
continued married life Of happiness
and prosperity.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
ClOudburSt
Does Much
Damage

A cloud bursted in the Cimarron-
cito and Uracca creek country on
Tuesday evening causing consider
able damage to property. The
garden on the .Uracca ranch was
completely washed away by 1.-THE
foods and other losses we're re-
ported from the ranch.
The food is reported to have
been one Of the worst ever seen
in this section and it is thought
that much other damage was done
to property not yet known. An
inspection or the dams and reser-
voirs showed that they were not
damaged, but on Wednesday two
men were stationed in that section
to report any possible indication
Of immediate danger.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Hand DispOses
Land Holdings
To Chicagoans

The valuable lands OF ]. d.
Hand at Los AIamos, San Miguel
county, some $4,000 acres, have
been sold to a Chicago group OF
capitalists headed by the Shellen-
barger barb wire fence manufacture
ing interests for a consideration OF
about one million dollars, accord
ing to an authentic report. 1t is
said the new owners will proceed
to develop the lands on an i'm
mense scale. 1t is said that Hand
who by this deal practically closes
out his interests in San Miguel
county, accepted some Chicago
real estate as part payment.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Company
Must Act As
Common Carrier

An important opinion on the de-
livsring OF water from an irrigation
ditch was handed down BY Judge
Mcclure in the district court at
Roswell, Saturday.
1t was in the case af j. NJ. Mill
er against the Hagerman Irriga-
ton company. In the opinion OF
the court, the Hagerman IrriRati n
company mnst act as a common
carrier anh deliver water for a dist
ance oil mile and a half to the
Miller lands.
The plaintiff however must pay
the owners Of the canal for carry
ing the water fran the point where
it enters the canal to the place be
wants it delivered onto bis lands.
This charge is not to be more than
.SI.25 per acre, which is the maxi.
mum amount charged for delivering
waters by the canal company to
other lands.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18

Will Log
400 Mile
Circle Drive

E. c. Sperry OF Ration was in
the Key City, Monday gathering
data for a pamphlet which he will
have published in the near future
illustrating the side trip from Trim
idad to Santa Fe via the cimarron
Canon.
The highway will be carefully
logged in this publication and all
points OF interests will be profusely
illustrated to draw the attention OF
tourists and pleasure seekers in
making the trip. Mr.. Sperry mo-
tored to Taos and thence to Santa
.Fe and Las Vegas where he will
collect sufficient data to complete
his diary which will be published
in book form upon his return.
The pamphlet will give the side
trip much publicity.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
BirdSan-
Chandler
NuptiaIs

On Sunday, June 7 so it is re
ported, at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Dormer in the Chase
Canon. occurred the marriage Of
Jerome Birdsall, eldest son Of Mr.,
and Mrs. J. 1. Matkin and Miss
Iva Chandler, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Chandler. The mar
riage was witnessed by only few
friends Of the contracting parties.
Miss Chandler is a Colfax coun-
tv daughter and is known by every
man, woman and child in this sec
ton for her kindness of heart and
amiable disposition which have
won for her many staunch friends.
who hold her in high esteem.
Jerome Birdsall is a rising young
man of ability and has numerous
friends. He is employed on the
van Houten ranch where he has
achieved an enviable reputation
among his co.workers with the lar
let on the range.
Mr.. and Mrs Birdsall will make
their home on the ranch as soon as
the house has neen repaired. Their
numerous friends extend to them
congratulations and wish them a
life Of marital bliss.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Many Valuable
Sheep Poisoned
Potassium Cyanide

One of the most wanton and
dastardly pieces of work ever heard
OF has come to light in Silver City.
County Commissioner +. s. Ed-
wards OF Santa Rita had Ia5 fine
sheep poisoned last week by the
scattering Of potassium cyanide in
the water tanks. the reservoir and
over the rapge on Mr.. Edwards
sheep and goat ranch. Two part
les were arrested charged with the
crime but there being no evidence
as to who committed the dastardly
deed the crime will likely go un-
punished.
Among the sheep we're a number
OF Karakules Of great value. There
was enough cyanide scattered over
the range to have killed regiment
as the poison is exceedingly dead
" and it sakes but little to effect
destruction.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Indians Garry On
Extensive Irrigation
In The Southwest

Indians of no less than III pueb-
los in the Southwest are cuitivating
tracts ranging from 400 to 5000
acres of land and the work OF irri-
gatioL among the red men is forg-
ing ahead, according to H. F.
Robinson general superintendent
of irrigation for the Pueblo In
dians.
Mr.. Robinson said: THE big
gest Of these irrigation projects in
the Southwest is the Zuni, which
is almost completed. 1t consists
OF big reservoir As miles south OF
Gallup and with it we hope to irn-
gate 5000 acres. The Indians
now have three or four thousand
acres under cultivation and the re-
servoir will double the acreage
which can be put under the ditch.
Five years aeo these Zuni Indians
did not have an acre under cultiva-
tion by irrigation except some
patches which we're reached by
floodwaters.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Tourists Are
Motoring The
Circle Drive

-Four autoes loaded with tourists
passed through Cimarron. Wednes-
day returning to their homes in AL.
buquerque over the scenic route
through the Cimarrou Canon and
Taos. The party is touring over
the 400 mile circle drive having
started from Albuquerque the lat
ter part Of the week to enjoy this
route
The party made good time with
their motor cars having muddy
roads to contend with since the
rains Of Monday and Tuesday. The
road in the CANYON is in good shape
considering the recent heavy rains
and can be traversed with ease and
safety by motor cars.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
CiInarrOn Wins From
The Miami Boys
Unless Given Support the Ball Team
viii Play Its Last Game Next
Sunday With Maxwell.

The ball game Sunday between
the Cimarron and Miami boys re-
sultad in another victory for the
home club by the tune of 1S to 10.
The game was very slow owing to
the rain and mud. The boys we're
royalty treated at the hands OF the
Miami people. They report big
dinner at each Of the private homes
where they we're assigned.
One OF the attractions featured
for the day was the children's day
exercises at the church and proved
to be treat to the visitors.
Next Sunday the team expects to
play its last game owing to the fact
that it takes money to make the
trips which they must make often
Sunday in order TO get return
games. 1t really requires $50 per
month to keep the team going with
balls and travelling expenses and
meals for the visitors while in Cim-
arron.
The c. T. & L. Co. are paying
$II.25 per month towards the
amount and whether or not Cimar-
ron keeps the team in the field il
now hasrdepends and what youip-
tend to do about helping to raise
monthly fund. The Springer team
gets 10000 each month for base
ball purposes alone and besides
they take up a collection at the
games.
The Miami boys raised enough
money for their suits in a very
short time.
The Cimarron team PLAYS the
Maxwell City team here Sunday.
This team has been defeated only
once this year and we should have
a great game tor home people.
Come and help root for the boys
and we will add another defeat to
their splendid record
II you care to subscribe to the
monthly base ball list call up the
treasurer, c. G. Waters and ask
him to put your name to the list
and the amount you care to give.
Let's boost Cimarron and not let
our people go away from bome for
things they can enjoy here.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Judge Leib Returns
Much Improved
In General Health

Judge T. d. Leib returned to
Ration from Mineral Springs, Tex
as, much improved in health. He
broke down while holding court at
Iucumcari and on the advice Of his
physician has been recuperating
several weeks, Judges E. c. Alb
bott and Colin Neblett holding
court in bis place at Ration and
Taos.
Judge Leib has hosts OF friends
in all parts of this judicial district
who will be glad to learn of bis
general improvement in health.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Infant Burned
When Mother
Leaves House

Deming, June I7.-One OF the
most appalling and horrible acci-
dents that has ever occurred in
this section of the country took
place when the three months old
baby OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Middle
kauf was burned to death when the
Middlekauf home, four miles north
of Deming, was destroyed by FIRE
about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Middlekauf left her baby
lying on the bed in her home and
went down the road a short dist
ance to visit a neighbor, she look
en- back and saw smoke emerging
from the windows OF her home.
Rushing back to save her baby she
was met at the door OF the house
by a burst of flames and thick
black smoke, which overcame her
and she was unable to enter the
house which was entirely destroy
ed.
The fire is supposed to have
been caused by the explosion Of an
oil stove, which she had left burn
ing to cook supper. All that was
left Of the little baby was a few
charred iremains.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Government Buys
29O Graded Bulls
c. S. Ranch Delivers Stock to Indians
Who viii Improve Their Herds
Fancy Price Received.

The u. s. government is using
every possible means to improve
thr grade of cattle among the diff
terent Indian tribes Of the south
west and west. Last week the c.
S. Ranch shipped several cars Of
yearling bulls Of the Hereford type
to the southern part of the state to
be distributed among the Indian
tribes, with the view OF improving
their beef herds. One car of SO
bulls will be shipped to the Sho-
shoni Indian tribe near Lander,
Wyoming.
The government purchased ago
head of yearling Hereford bulls
from the c. S. Ranch at a stipu-
lated price of 500 per head for inn
mediate delivery. This type of
bulls is but an example of the high
grade herds of cattle raised in this
section of the county by practical
ly every cattle man.
Jas. T. Lail had charge of the
shipments to the south, returning
on Saturday.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Maxwell MOckeries

Saturday the farmers near Max
we'll shipped 500 pounds Of cream
TO the Las Vegas creamery. Dali
~ herds on the Maxwell tract are
increasing at rapid rate.
A 5, 10 and 25c store has been
opened IN Maxwell by Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon.
Indians from Albuquerque and
Taos are busy working in the beet
fields Of which there are 500 acres
this being considerable less than
Continued on last page)
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Boy Shoots Self
With 22 Rifle
In The Abdomen

Monday morning about o'clock
Alberto Rivera, a IA year old boy
who lives near the Catholic church
in Tucumeari, accidentally shot
himself with a "a rife. The bull
let entered the body in the region
Of the stomach. He was taken 70
a physicians Office for treatment
and at last reports it was not
known how serious the wound is.
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18
Must Resort To
Bronchial Operation
To Save Ch1d's Life

DIR. Chambers, as a last resort
to save the life of the infant child
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson Of Tu-
cumcari, will perform an operation
10 remove a carpet tack from the
bronchial tube. An X-ray exami-
nation revealed the tack lodged in
one OF the air passages under the
fifth rib. The child was rushed to
FL Paso to have the tack removed
by specialist, only to find that
the specialist was no, there
The Cimarron news and Cimarron citizen. (Cimarron, Colfax County, N.M.) 19??-19??, 1914-06-18

the Reporter shetland pony and
cart, having received the greatest
number OF votes.
The funeral OF Mrs. Lynn was
held Friday morning, She was So
wears old and resided with her
daughter a number Of years.
Forrest Crane and Mrs. Lena
Onion were married at Las Vegas
last week and will make their hone
ia Ration where the groom is en-
gagged in business.
Marshal Duckworth is busy in
rounding up mischievous who are
unruly and otherwise doing consid-
erable damage to property. Sew
eral arrests have been made and
others will follow unless these dep
relations come to an abrupt end.