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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-15
MORGAN a. COMPANY
SILENT ON L L. 4. uIcnnuu.

I
New York. July Iii. T.. Morgan &
C" to-day refused TO discuss the re-
port OF ihe Interstate Commerce Com
mission severely censuring the direc-
tors "f the Ne" York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad, under the admin
istration Of Charles :. Mellen. for
reckless and PREDICATE" financial
operations estimated to have cost
stockholders from 500. 900 900 TO s9o
"o".o0o. Il. Morgan himself. how
ever. denied the charge that the COM
missions examiners were not accord
eel fall access TO the firms books hear
INK upon the New Haven
Ihc New Haven situation il was
pointed out. now is out of the hands
OF the commission and what action if
any. Is taken ON recommendations that
the directors be prosecuted lies with
the Department of Justice and the dis
trlct attorneys in the States in which
the system has lines. Prosecuting At
lorneys at New York noston Hart
ford, New Haven, New London ana
other points to-day had received no
comics OF the evidence.
DIRECTuRS REFUSE
TO DISCUSS MATTER
Directors and former directors OF
the road generally have refused 10
discuss the commissions report. Mr
Mcilcn. however. branded il as "n re-
port Of IA political tribunal. made for
f'''t'h. Pu'PoSeS' MT. Mcllen'S couu-
sci, j. W. " Grim. also issued u state
mcnt defending Mcllcns' actions lie
said Mchen's private fortune, when n.
took charg" of the New Haven w,as
Sl,""o."oO Now. he added, il was far
less than that.
district Attorney Whitman to-day
issued this statement:
when these papers Orelatiye IN tho
New Haven) reach this Office they will
be closely scrutinizcd, and If ". have
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Via Norfolk aud WeSicru Railway FRIDAY
iuly l.. S2.na lSu-hbuGE. $500 Roanoke.
Phone Madison N' foi iull particulars.
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RARE VACATION OPPORTUNITY.

hshevilic and, Western North Carolina s 0i
Madison az
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TFIIVW
WOULD ENFORCE iAWs
NOM D\ RuhI> -

The remedy lies not in AN inv.sti-
cation conducted by outsiders. but in
AN enforcement OF the laws We now
have. II our present laws are without
merit let US try them any way-,l.c
best way TO have - bad law repealed
IS to enforce it, Let us no, appropri
ate $4,000 TO advertise TO the world
tnat "" have a Police Department that
cannot cope with The local vice prob
lem, OF 10 investigate what Ne already
know
Alderman Nielsen echoed The objec-
tions raised 10y Mr.. Fuller He was op-
posed. lie said, TO hiring outsiders 10
compile a naUscous record OF - con-
ditiou which everybody knows exists.
and which would not he helped by tn.
airing. Alderman Powers sought with
out success to reduce the appropriate
tion 10 $500, and Alderman C;unst sur-
gested an amendment. which was lost.
making the appropriation $3,Ooo. "or
as much thereof as may bc necessary"
The resolution was placed on its pass
age In the form in which il came from
The Common Council and failed to poll
the ten votes needed for concurrence
The members voted as follows:
For tho resolutirn-Aldermcn Gill
man. Grundy. Guust. Mitchell. Paul.
P"rdue Powers and Adams
Against the esolution-Aldcrmo
Bliley. Disney. Grimes, Melton, Nielsen
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MAY SOON FILE SUIT
AGAINST NEW HAVEN
Next Step in Railroads Affairs Is
Expected From Department
Of Justice.
PEACEFUL TERMS OFFERED
Action Will BE Taken Unless Officials
Reverse Attitude and Accept Con-
ditiOns-MorEnn ~ Co. Silent Re
@arding I. G. G.. Charges.

Washington, July l4.-With its un-
measured dcnurciation Of the 'malad-
ministration'' of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroads fnar-
cial affairs, and criminal negligence"
of directors, the Interstate Commerce
Commissions sensational report on its
investigation OF the New England
railroad lines to-da: was before the
senate Committee working TO frame
legislation for control OF railroad
financing interlockinc directoratcs. and
other subjects concerned in the inves-
tipation
The next step in New Haven affairs
is expected from the Department OF
Justice. Apart from alleged viola
ttons of laws OF States. and liability
OF the New iiavens directors, over
which Attorney -Gencral McReynolds
has said the Federal statutes have no
control, the department was concerned
chiefly In the commissions findings
that all the acts characterized as
corrupt and unlawful" were for the
purpose Of setting up a monopoly.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
MAY SOON FILE NEW SUIT
The Department OF Justice has taken
that view in its dissolution suit
against the New Haven which prob
ably soon will bc iilcd unless the
railroad officials reverse their attitude
and accept the terms Of peaceful dis
solution The possibility of any crini-
nal acts being in violation of Federal
laws also is being considered by the
department.
New Haven affairs were brought. up
IN the Senate during a "prosperitv''
debate between Senator l;allinger Re
publican and senator Thomas Demo-
crat. The Republican Senator read
clipping telling Of the DISCHARGE Of
shop hands in Wilmington. Del. and
the Democratic Senator retortcd that
his colleague might be more solicit
Gus of those who had suffered in New
Haven operations as disclosed In the
Interstate Commerce Commissions re-
port.
Senator Thomas quoted from the late
i. Pierpont Morgan's will the words
IN which the dead financier committed
my soul To the hands of my Maker
That Will is fitting companion
piece TO the commissions report" con-
cluded Mr.. Thomas
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POLITICAL DEATH
FOR OPPOSITION
Charles Z. Richards Startles
Hobson Mass Meeting by
Telling Message.
HOBSON IS GIVEN OVATION
Efforts to Coerce City Employees
10 Vote for Incumbents
Roundly Denounced:

Il am here for tho purpose OF an
nouncing to you. my fellow citizens.
my political death rho ode, has
gone forth that never again shall
Charles T. Richards dare rum for a
public office o, position in the city Of
Richmond
"On arriving az my home 'h'a "vcn-
ing received message from jim
Dickerson n-Jiu DicitersoL OF the va
tor Department This message wac 60
the efec, that II persisted in sup-
PORTING the candidates OF mE choice
for the AdmiuUtrative Board. Jim
Dickerson and MS friends would mark
IN. as zoe and oppose m" for any
plac" of political prefermcrt go which
might 81 ~" future aspire
There was bi,t"r irony iu the voice
Of former Councilman Charles F. Iich-
ards and tn" l8hl ~ dcaaure !n his
IS" as he delivered hiu.self with im-
pressive earncstuoss az Tho charge =
attempted coercion against the chief
clerk Of the City water Department 20
au audience thHt overtow.d tno as-
scmbly hall of Meonnrlc- iu dilute lart
night.
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VICE |NQU|S|T|ON
IS WITHOUT FUNDS
Aldermen Reject Ordinance APP
propriating $4,000 for It's
Expenses.
WIDEN FOURTEENTH STREET
Rappahannock River Railway Is
Relieved of Burden Of Civ
ing Transfers.
WIDEN FOURTEENTH STREET

Failing TO concur in tho action ot
the Common Council. which passed
the measure by n una nimous vote, the
Board OF Aldermen last night Killed
the joint resolution. appropriating 81
900 TO dcfray the expenses Of the com
mission appointed by Mayor Ainslie
TO Investigate and report upon the vico
situation in this city Tho resolution
pollcd eight Affirmative votes and six
IN the negative. failing FOR want OF
the twO-thirds vote required for meas
ures carrying appropriations.
Alderman pullcr. OF Clay Ward. lei
a sharp attack on The resolution, hold
ing that an expenditure OF $4,000 To in
vcstigatc vice would be a lagraut
waste OF the citys money. If it was
felt that = report on Richmond condi-
tions WAS desirable. he said. the mu-
1icipal Police Department was abuud-
antlv able TO prepare sGch :, report
ana at no additional expense to the
city.
u am "a much interested IN the
moral welfare Of. tho city - any other
citizen said Mr.. Puller but ! cam
no, believe that an Investigation bv
tu- proposed commission would do any
-ocd. understand that even ;ucn-
rcrs Of the Finance Committee. which
Recommended this appropriation, look
upou the commission .s q useless frill
and expect no real benefit from it
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iMt'IE INToR,IATIoS

~" are told that we need 4 thor
oueh Investigation OF vice conditions
IA this citv- WHY do we need it,
Don't everybody IN the city know that
coumercialzeh vice exists in Rich-
moud and where IL exists Don't We
all know that there is gambling in
KichWond. and where il is Aren't
We aware and aren't the police aware
that liquor aud beer are sol0 i'm viola
tion oC the Law?
II We must have a report on vice
in Richmond the Police Department
should make il. have :, high regard
for til. personnel Of the Mayors com
mission. but | also lave high opiu-
ION of the city's police The police
have an intimate knowledge OF the
conditions. and are i'm = position to
report on them al no added expense
TO the Cits They need only TO be
given instructions TO do so No re
port however. VIII do the least i;ood
unless tho law is enforced. There arc
laws enough now on our sta,ut.
books to deal with the vice problem II
thew were enforced but they are not
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fNIi. TO AGREE pN DNl
ON WHICH 20 Worn: OK I,II,
ExcunsIo>, ro THE Mou>rA,Ns

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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
NEW CITY LOOKUP
WILL SOON BE DONE

The city Jail, otherwise known
abroad as the hoose-gow. for the
construction Of which contracts were
let some two months ago, soon will
be ready for occupancy. The work
on the concrete roof was done the
last of the week and it is thought
that the wooden supports may be re-
moved in ten more days. lr order
to prevent freezing of the newly laid
concrete, layer of manure was
spread on the roof. Stoves and
shower baths will be placed in the
newly completed building as soon
as possible when all will be in readi-
ness for the issuing of tickets to the
wandering brotherhood and others.
The building itself will embrace sew
eral rooms so that obstreperous hom-
bres may be put away quietly.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
TRAINS DELAYED 5 TO
% HOURS BY COLD
WEATHER

Railway traffic has beer delayed
this week on account of the heavy
snowfall on every side Of the Sec
ton. Severe cold is reported as
having existed during the early part
of the week to the west. Number
two passenger arrived three hours
late Wednesday while number three,
westbound, was nearly six hours
late the same morning. On account
of the increased travel during the
Christmas holidays, the delay is said
to be particularly trying both to the
passengers and the trainmen. The
train crews on the long runs express
themselves as glad TO get in, the
warmer neighborhood of Tucuncari.
Railway officials have made heroic
efforts to keep matters running
smoothly in spite of handicaps.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
QUAY COUNTY HAS GAIN
IN BIRTH RATE IN 1914

"A report made recently to the
state board Of health by the county
authorities, in reply to the secretary
who was in search Of data on health
and sanitary matters for report to
the governor, brings to light much
interesting matter.
The state board of health in a COM
plant to the governor states that in
its opinion the return Of births and
deaths required to be made under
the statute are very incomplete and
unreliable and that in several coun-
ties the physicians have made no re-
port and that in most Of the other
counties they have been very irregu-
lar. The board suggests the crea-
ton Of the office of state bacterio-
logist and state chemist for the exam
ination of specimen from suspected
cases of diphtheria.
II is said that cases of scarlet fe-
yer, measles. smallpox, diphtheria,
typhoid fever and even typhus fever
have been common throughout the
state.
Inquiries sent out over the state
asked for reports especially on the
number of cases of tuberculosis
among the indigents and other resi-.
dents of the various counties. Quay
county showed that in 1913 there
were eight deaths from this cause in
the county among the non-residents,
four among the residents and one in
which the county was obliged TO
bear the funeral expenses. i9l4
showed similar report with the ex-
ception that there was o1S less cause
among the non-residents.
Reports of births and deaths as
given by the physicians of Quay
county seemed To be- fairly complete.
The birth rate in 1914 showed an in
crease up to the first of December
over 1913. In 1913 there were "a
births in the county while, with the
month lacking, 1914 showed 96
births. The number of births and
deaths in Tucumcari and the re-
mainder of the county were compar-
atively equal.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
DIR. CATTERSON BUYS
INTEREST IN HOSPITAL

DIR. A. ID. Catterson has purchas-
ed the interest of DR.. A. M. Cham
bers in the firm of Drs. Herring and
Chambers of this city. DIR. Cater
son also has bought a half interest
in the Physicians hospital. The
hospital will be enlarged by the ad-
dition of two rooms in order to take
care of the obstetrical work. The
hospital was established about two
years ago and has prospered. DR..
Herring is we'll known here having
been located in Tucumcari for sew
eral years. DR.. Catterson came to
this city year ago having formerly
been connected with the New Jersey
Zinc Company in eastern Pennsyl-
vania as surgeon. later taking a
postgraduate course in Denver be-
fore removing to Tucumcari. DR..
Chambers will locate in the Rector
building on Main street.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
CLEAN OFF THE MUD

The street department has been
busy cleaning the crossings of mud
and getting things in shape for
Christmas shoppers. Much work is
being done over town in the filling
of low places in the streets, Work
Of this order, however, will not be
taken up in earnest until spring
when it is the intention Of the au-
thorities To regrade the principal
streets. The completion of the
sidewalks which have been ordered,
also will have TO be deferred until
warmer weather.
The semi-monthly meeting of the
city council falls this week on Christ.
mas night, thus breaking into the
Christmas festivities. II is probable
that little in the way of business
will be done. except work that is OF
the greatest Importance. other work
being deferred to the following ses
sion.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The holiday vacation began with
the close of the mid-year examina.
tions, which closed last Wednesday.
School will open again on Monday,
Jan. 4, 1915.
There will be no mid-year promo
tions this school year, in any grade.
All parents who have a child or
children who became 6 years old
since last September, and who want
such child or children to attend
school the remainder of the school
year, should have prospective pupil
at the High School building for ad.
mission on Monday, Jan. 4, at ] p. m.
A class of beginners, who will atte,.d
in the afternoons, halliday sessions,
will be organized.
II is necessary that all persons at
tending public school shall present q
certificate of immunity from small
pox upon entering school. This Il
the time to have the little peopl,
vaccinated, by some regularly licens
ed and practicing physician If you
want them to get started at the be
ginning of the next school term.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
TREY O. HEARTS

The Photoplay has arranged to
show the Trey o. Hearts and the
first installment will be shown at
this popular house about Jan. 4th.
The News has made arrangement to
give its readers the story in serial
form and will commence with the
issue of Dec. 81. Tell your neigh
bors and friends to subscribe for the
News before that time so that they
may read this great story while it is
being shown at the Photoplay.
II cost more than $500, 900 to put
this story in picture films. One place
in this wonderful film il cost $50, 900
TO produce 30 feet of pictures. At
this point the producer thought it
was impossible TO put the story into
pictures. but 1t was and all lovers of
stories of thrilling scenes and adven-
lures should not miss getting started
in with the first installment.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS GREETING

The first snow fall Of consequence
reached this vicinity Saturday and
intermitted with sleet during the
night. In all the precipitation
amounted to more than three inches
and came at an opportune time for
both the Christmas shoppers and the
farmers.
Christmas this year found every
one in better spirits than ever since
the year 1914 marked Il return u
the good times Of former years.
The big wheat yield from the plains,
the awakening of the creamery bust
ness throughout the county and the
increase in the number of dairy and
beef herds brought a feeling Of con.
tentment and success probably never
known in Quay county, on so large q
scale.
The city merchants report good
sales for the week and the week.
preceding. And in the face of every
thing and the good things of 1915
prospects for the coming year arr
better yet.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
ROBBERY YESTERDAY ON
MAIN STREET ABOUT
$3.50 ?. N.

Augustin Ruiz and Eduardo Crus,
two old Mexico Mexicans who have
been in this vicinity for several
months, were arrested Wednesday
night in the railway yards by Sheriff
j. +. Ward on warrant charging
highway robbery.
II is said that the two men attack
ed Eugenio Palafox about $3.50 We'd
nesday evening as he was on his way
from the Silver Moon saloon on
main street to the bank to get q
twenty dollar bill changed for the
proprietor, Mr.. Wright. The hold
up occurred near the intersection Of
main and second streets and was
witnessed by several persons.
Reports indicate that Palafox, who
is employed at the saloon, had had
trouble with the two men the day
before while engaged in his work,
and they were elected from the place
by the proprietor.
Palafox was attacked by the men,
it is said, on the street corner and
Knocked down. an attempt being
made To tear the money from his
hands, the bill being mutilated in
the act. Palfox held on TO the rem
nants of the bill, however, when
the men grabbed his watch. break
ing the chain and escaping. They
later were identified by the victim.
and held TO preliminary trial before
justice S. II. McElroy Thursday
morning when they were bound over
to the grand jury.
When arrested Ruiz and Crus Of
fered TO return the watch to Palafox.
II is said that one of the Mexicans is
the person whom Buffalo" Inman
arrested a few weeks ago and threw
into the city Jail. Buffalo. as it ap-
pears, acting on his own initiative,
not being an officer. For this piece
of generosity and subsequent events,
the latter is now serving a term in
the state penitentiary.
Ruiz and Cruz are at present con-
fined in the county Jail, the charge
being felony.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
Box SUPPER A SUCCESS

The program and box supper given
at the high school on last Thursday
not as well attended as was expected,
but the amount Of proceeds was
most gratifying. The total amount
realized above expenses was almost
sixty dollars. Boxes varied in price
from one dollar and twenty-five cents
to six dollars.
Miss Irene Neafus won the popular
lady contest, and received a hand
some box of bonbons az prize.
Mr.. Fred White acted as auction
eer in his usual capable manner, and
to him the athletic association feels
greatly indebted for the success OF
the box sales. He has proved him
self to be friend of the high schoo
boys and girls on more than one oc'
casion, and they wish to extend
their sincerest thanks To him for his
friendly interest in them.
The box supper was over shortly
before eleven O'Clock, and those who
were to go to Santa Rosa on the
basketball teams quickly sought ar
alarm clock and convenient bed
Several of the boys decided sleeping
an unnecessary luxury and sat up tC
wait for the train. They got enough
watchful waiting to satisfy them az
the train did not arrive until sever
o'clock.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
OFFICERS ELECTED

The annual election of officers Of
Tucumcari Lodge number n, A. +.
4 A. M, took place Monday night
December Il at the lodge hall on
second street. The following were
elected to the various offices; Eu-
gene Gordin, w. M; +. b. Jones,
S. W.; II. l.. Boon, j, W.; o. +.
Brown, S. d.; X. Coulson, j. d.; r.
=. Donohoo, s. S.; Arthur w. Col
denberg. j. s.; II. Gerhardt, Chap
lin; A. l.. Coddington, Secretary; l..
l.. Ernst. Treasurer; S. II. McElroy,
Tiler.
The installation of officers will
take place at the next regular meet
ing on December 28.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24
LOCAL WOMAN WINS
IN POTS OF GOLD

Pots of Gold" a prize depart
ment conducted by Today's Maga-
zine, a publication of Canton, Ohio,
makes a leading article in Decem-
ber's issue of the work which has
been done by Mrs. A. A. $. Of Tu-
cumcari, n. NJ, "a western town of
about ten thousand inhabitants.
The prize was the result of work
which the lady had done in the max
ing of sunbonnets on which work
her story to the magazine was based
The publication has this to say:
"She lives in western town If
about ten thousand inhabitants and
has made a place for herself by the
use of her talents in making neat
and attractive sun-bonnets. She
purchases gingham and chambray of
various colors and makes il up into
large, medium and small sun-bon.
nets. There are bonnets for women
and girls and little children. She
does fancy and machine stitching on
each bonnet and varies the designs.
Her bonnets always have sold readi-
ly to her neighbors, and in the
spring of each year she used to sell
dozens of them in the nearby min.
ing camps, where she was known as
'the sun-bonnet woman" and was
warmly welcomed as she went from
house to house. She had many reg
ular customers and each spring add
ed new ones until now she has q
steady and lucrative business
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-12-24

Frank Romero was arrested Tues
day, the result of attempting to use
knife upon the person of George
Aragon. The men had been in at
tendance at Mexican dance on the
north side of the track and had STIR
red up a feeling of enmity between
them. Sebero Martinez also was
cut. Al the preliminary trial held
Tuesday before the local justice OF
the peace, Romero was held to the
grand jury in the sum Of $500, he
not being able to make bond he was
placed in the county Jail.