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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
RALPH {. ELY. Is CHOSEN

Hon. Ralph {. Ely well known in
political circles in this state because
of the fact that he was chosen state
chairman by the republicans to pilot
them to victory last fall and he prov
ed his ability in that respect and af-
terwards gave his brothers good
calling down for playing petty poll
tics, has been seelcted to address the
graduating class of the Tucumcari
High School May Ii. The Board of
Education in casting about to secure
good man for this occasion could
have done no better than to choose
Mr.. Ely. He is forceful speaker and
will command attention because he is
talented and his subject will no doubt
be along educational lines.
A message received this week from
Mr.. Ely states that he had accepted
the invitation and would be with us
on May IL.
There are thirteen members of the
graduating class and elaborate ar
rangements are being made for this
occasion. Special music will be one
of the main features.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
BEAR GRASS ARRIVING

The bear-grass factory received its
first bear grass Monday morning and
several car loads have arrived this
week from points up the road, obar
sending in quite good share of it,.
On account of the electric com
pany being unable to secure the wire
necessary to connect up the rotor
tn" factory did not get sta1 ed as
soon as was expected, but the machin-
cry Is ready for the long service which
will he required of 1t and before the
end of the week will be turning out
finished product. The foreman Mr..
MOwry, together with the assistance
of Charles Haas and +. G. Muckelroy,
has put these machines in readiness
to turn bear grass into useful fiber
which will be much needed in making
binder twine and rope. Many other
machines are in transit and are ex-
pected to arrive ut any moment. They
will be installed at once and night
shift put on when the factory will be
worked TO the limit on account Of the
immense amount of bear grass nov
ready for use.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
THIRTY.NINE HOROES

The street force has been increased
and several new faces were seen at
work Monday morning. II was re-
ported by one of the yard men that
one train from the west which arrived
IN Tucumcari last Friday afternoon,
carried enough passengers to have
warranted the attaching n passenger
coach, hut the train crew was not
aware of the fact that so many were
on board. BY actual count 80 got off
this train for rest and refreshments.
There were all nationalities represent
ed in the crowd which scattered to all
parts of the city looking for Job"
IN order they might get one square
meal. The city marshal rounded up
a few of the strongest looking and
furnished them the necessary tools to
assist in cleaning up the streets. 1t
was the best he could do as the city
hotel has but few rooms and this linn
tied capacity makes it necessary to
play favorites.
Clovis has appointed day for n
general cleanup and expects to have
n number of sons of rest rounded up
for that special occasion. They are
advertising this fact broadcast and
no doubt the Santa Fe route will not
be so popular as it has heretofore been
hut some unsuspecting one will get
caught in the net.
This city would do well to make
one day ont of the week cleanup"
day and hold few of these weary
willies for what assistance they might
he able to give.
Sometime ago there were three or
four struck and refused to work. They
were given the fast" cure and with
in forty-eight hours were completely
cured and eating three meals day,
using the shovel and spade with n
determination to "never again"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
GOOD ROADS WOULD HELP ALL

Farmers are bringing in large loads
of maize and wheat from the plains
country and most Of them report "a
big wheat acreage in their different
parts of the county. This wheat is
to he marketed somewhere and Tu-
cumcari is preparing to get her share.
The road bonds would have helped
but Tucumcari and the railroad COM
pany whould have had to stand most
of the expense so why not take up a
private subscription ord together with
what can he secured from the county
the roads can be made passable and
when they are made that way there
is nothing on earth can keep the farm
ers from bringing their grain to this
city where they can buy coal, dry
goods, groceries and many other ne
cessary things cheaper than any place
on the Santa Fe railroad.
We have lived long enough in this
old world to know that our hatred for
any certain merchant is not strong
enough To make US go TO some other
store and pay more for practically the
same goods, Buy where your money
goes the farthest" is all right provid-
ing you trade as near home as posi-
BILE. II the citizens Of Tucumcari get
busy and help the farmers build roads
they should be patronized so long as
they do the right thing and do not
try To sting the customer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
ROAD BOND ELECTION Will
REQUIRE OFFICIAL COUNT

Once more the citizens Of Quay
county have been called upon to cast
their votes for a proposition which
seemed to some that there was only
one side and felt grossly insulted IL
any person took up the opposing side
and talked against the road bond.
We know that no honest thinking
man who was satisfied that the money
would be spent on the roads which
would benefit most of the people who
IRE entitled to be benefited would be
against good road proposition. We
know many good men throughout the
county who were against the propo-
sition because they did not believe the
money would he expended properly,
not because they were against having
good roads. The fact that il would
cost no more To vote the bonds now
| than To drag along and pay our year
ly assessment Of 2la mills when by
voting the bonds and creating a big
debt and making the levy at 2 mills,
did not look possible, but il was plain
after II was properly explained by
a, person who understood how the
problem had been worked out by the
county commissioners.
Now that the people have shown
how they stood on the matter those
in charge of the road money should
use 1t to better advantage and put
in roads that will benefit the citizens
Of Quay county. If we make good
roads throughout the county we will
keep the people who make good citi-
zcns The past few years have shown
10 ms that if the people from Texas,
Oklahoma, Missouri or Kansas want
To come here they will get here some
way and If we have a good country
to show them they are sure to stay.
On the other hand, If we were to put
all our money into road especially
for tourists what would we gain
unless we haa good roads reaching in
all directions throughout the county
we would profit but little.
Tucumcar again demonstrated her
willingness TO help the farmer by
polling big majority for the bonds
1t was plain to all that il any person
would be directly benefited it would
be the man with the team or auto, but
two thirds of those who voted for the
bonds in Tucumcari own neither.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
TOOK HIS own LIFE

The entire community was shocked
last Wednesday evening when word
passed around that Mr.. Malachi lIo-
gan, an esteemed citizen living about
three miles northwest Of town, had
committed suicide by hanging him
self that afternoon.
Word was sent TO Justice Docrgc
and Constable Hackerott. and on the
next morning they convened u coro-
ner's jury and held an inquest on the
body. with the verdict Of death nj
his own hands by hanging.
The jury consisted of G.. Peal. Ira
l.. Busick, Felix Wiburn, Frank Near
j. +. Hughes and w. c. Burkhart.
The witnesses were William Ho-
gan, Thomas Hogan, James Carroll,
Claude X. Carroll.
II was found that Mr.. Hogan was
last seen alive about two o'clock. Sew
cral hours later he was found dead
in the barn on the VIM. Clouse place
half mile from the Hogan home.
1t was found that he had gone Ia
the Clouse barn and erected little
scaffOld in one of the stalls and stood
on il while fixing a short piece Of rope
around his neck and fastening IL Ia
the roof lie had also taken few
feet of baling wire along from home.
and used il to fasten his hands behind
his back.
II is supposed that having made
everything ready he kicked the scaf-
fold from under his feet, and when
found. his feet were touching the
ground. but he was quite dead.
No cause is known for his act ex-
cept that he has been suffering from
neuralgia and general depression
of spirits. He had S3S.Il in his pock-
cts when found and had $4,000 in the
bank.
Mr.. Hogan was man of unusual
intelligence and of very peaceful
disposition. In the eight years he
lived here, he never had any trouble
with anybody.
He has ten children and wife liv-
ing, all but two of whom. Thomas
and William, live in Missouri. He
would have been G5 years old next
Sunday.
The funeral took place this morning
at the Obar cemetery; Father Moinie
Of Tucumcari, officiating. .--Obar Pro-
gresS.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
READY TO BUY BEAR GRASS

The iibre factory is ready for busi-
ness and as soon as the electric light
company connects up the power the
wheels will begin to move. II is es-
timated by one who is on the inside
that IA night force will soon be put on
and AT least 100 men will be employed
turning bear grass into valuable fibre
There are still several machines TO
arrive and as fast as they get in they
are placed in position to earn money
for the owners.
We wish to say that it is up 20
the farmer to deal directly with this
company because nobody in Tucum-
carl has one dollars interest in the
plant other than the donation to en-
courage the company to locate here.
Mr.. Raymond and the foreman, Mr..
Mowry are genial business men and
are ready to meet the farmers half
way and will buy your grass at the
prices they feel able to pay.
Write them what you have and they
will quote you prices.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01

clover. should he turned under to
supply humus and part of the nitrogen
Commercial fertilizers can he en-
ployed to furnish most of the plant
food, hut without humus in the soil
the fertilizer will he of little value.
(lO For early crops of cabbage
cau!iilower tomatoes, peppers, egg
plant, etc, the seed should be start
ed in a hothcd or cold frame, or in
boX in the dwelling. In most sec
tions of the South cold frame will
be satisfactory, but in the colder re-
gions hotbed should he used
GD hi order to secure a good
stocky plant with large roots sys-
TENS the seedlings should he trans
planted at least once before setting
in the garden. The plants should be
set 2 inches apart each way in "A box,
hotbcd, or cold frame.
90 Before setting plants in the
open they should be hardened off, to
prevent serious check TO growth.
This can he accomplished by exposing
the plants to outside conditions dur
ing the day in mild weather and final
~ leaving them uncovered at night
when there is no danger of frost.
Q6) Thoroughly soak the plant
bed before removing the plants, so as
to have as much soil adhere to the
roots as possible.
(lO In settings the plants in the
garden, thoroughly pack the soil
around the roots. When the soil Is
dry, it is advisable to apply "a little
water around the roots. As soon as
the water is soaked in, the moist soil
should be covered with dry earth to
prevent baking.
(lS) Give frequent shallow cult
vation with small tooth cultivators
4 sweep or turnplow should not be
used unless the land becomes so aw-
ful weedy that cultivators will not
do the work.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
SOUTHERN GARDENERS

The gardner in the South may well
remember certain important facts
which are summed up in the United
States Department of Agriculture's
new Farmers Bulletin (No. Gl7) en-
titled Home Garden In the South"
They are as follows:
U In nearly all sections of the
South there is n scarcity of fresh veg
etables during the larger part of the
year,
CD A well-kept garden will yield
a return eight to ten times as great
as that from an equal area devoted
to cotton or to other general farm
crops.
go The value of vegetables in the
diet is n great deal more than the
mere food or money value, as they
furnish "A large part of the essential
salts which are necessary to the well
being of the human system.
90 The location selected for the
garden should he as near the house
as possible. Practically any type of
soil can be used for vegetables, but
sandy loan is to be preferred.
90 Good drainage is of prime inn
portance. IL the land has not good
natural drainage, artificial drainage
should be employed.
(6) Where cultivation is 70 be
done by means Of horse tools the
garden should be long and narrow,
with the rows running the long way of
the garden.
Cd The garden should be laid off
in straight rows for either horse or
hand cultivation.
90 An area of one-fourth To one
half acre in garden crops should ne
sufficient for family of average
size.
(9) The garden should be occu-
pied as large IA part of the year as
possible. As soon as one crop IL re-
moved, another should be planted, so
AS TO have II succession of crops com
ing on all the time.
(i0) A good system of rotation
should be followed in the home garden
in order TO keep diseases and insects
in check and to keep the soil in good
condition.
(D The soil for the garden should
be thoroughly prepared before plant
ing vegetables. A deep soil is de-
sirable, but the depth should be in
creased gradually.
(l2) Barnyard or stable manure
is the best fertilizer for vegetable
growing, as it furnishes both plant
food and humus. Where manure is
rot available, green CROPS, such as
c'wpeas, soy beans, vetch, or crimson
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
CONTEST A SUCCESS

The contest given by the Muirhead
Variety Store was u big success, al
though il never got started before
the first of last week, giving the lit
tie girls but short time to do their
work.
There were fifteen prizes given
the first ten being nice dolls and the
other five being rings guaranteed for
three years. Nineteen little girls en-
tered the race and solicited trade for
this popular store and had the race
lasted one week longer Mr.. Muirhead
would have added additional clerks
to handle the business. The contest
closed Saturday night at eight o'clock
when the sale slips were counted and
balanced by the judges and the store
was still crowded when the winners
were announced about nine o'clock.
Those carrying off the prizes were
First-Bertha Jackson
Second-Atha Salyers
Third-Bessie Bryant
Fourth-Dellafay Kegley
Fifth-Velma Mapels
Mildred Butler
Seventh--Lois Coulter
Eighth-Edith Young
Ninth-Josephine Richardson
Tenth-Sybel Fox
Eleventh-Kathrine Bryan
Twclfth-Gladys George
Thirteenth-Edith Miller
Fourteenth-Nona Ramsdale
Fifteenth Bessie Jeffrey
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
NEW DAIRY npENS

The Sanitary Dairy" is the name
of the new dairy which opened this
week. and is owned and operated by
j. ID. Love, who has had several years
experience in this line of business.
Mr.. Love came to this county from
Texas some time ago and took up n
claim near Endee and moved TO this
city only short time ago, taking up
his residence on the DR.. Nichols place
southeast of town where he has been
busy getting ready to open new
dairy. He has twenty-four jersey
cows and has installed big churn.
He will churn at least twice "a week
and will guarantee every pound of his
butter to be frst-class. Mr.. Love is
accessible to the telephone and will
give prompt attention to any order
no matter how small same may be
Read his ad in another column.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
EXAMINATIONS

The State department has sent
list Of questions TO the schools of the
state asking that examinations be
held on Friday and Saturday Of this
week to see who is eligible TO pass
from the eighth grade to the high
school.
Supt. Pack reports that about one
hundred are taking the examinat lions
in this county and are working hard
TO pass.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01

viii be shown in this sefies. I3v all mean
Exploits of Elaine" last Friday
night at The Photoplay was well at-
tended and is pronounced better than
''rhe Trey o. Hearts"
II is full Of thrilling scenes and will
show US many methods used by the
detectives of today in their efforts
&c run down scientific criminals. The
story is given in full on another page
OF the News. II appears on Thursday
and the picture showing the story is
put on the screen Friday night This
will be much better than the arrange
ments we made on the other serial
when the News was about three weeks
ahead with the story These stories are
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
DISTRICT COURT MONDAY

District court will begin its work
Monday of settling the disputes and
dealing out justice to those who have
transgressed against the laws of the
land.
Judge Lieb is scheduled TO take up
the duties as Judge in his usual force
ful manner and unless he is i'll will
be here Sunday.
A number of interesting cases will
he tried and some of those interested
are arriving now and getting ready Ia
put their cases.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

AT the earnest request of several
of the voters, | hereby announce as
n candidate for member of the Board
of Education, subject to the action of
the voters at the general school cleo
tion TO be held on the 9th day of Apr.
1915. j. M. Putnam
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01


don, miss "The Exploits Of Elaine"
by writers of worldwide reputation
and are not cheap "dime-novel" stuff.
Tell your neighbor about it running
in the News and ask them to subscribe
now. We have several extra papers
left over from last week and will sup
ply them to any person who wishes
to begin the story and keep up with
the play at the Photoplay.
Mr.. Small is to he congratulated on
furnishing this class of pictures to
his patrons and rs long as he gives
them this class of dope there will be
a good crowd in attendance every
night at the prices he sees fit to charge
DC and l0c, no matter whether he
gives them three reels of six reels.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

At the earnest solicitation of num-
ber Of the voters of school district
No. /, have consented TO announce
as a candidate for school director sub
ject to the school election to be held
on the sixth day of April, 1915.
j. M, STARK
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01

We are all inclined to consider q
man a fine fellow If he is a good lis
tener to our hot air
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01

When father is taking care of the
baby its face is always dirty.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01

Don't miss the strenuous Life" at
the opera house Friday night.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-04-01
Pearl White sts 9ns dasRTs and
The Exploits Of Elaine

Never before have had The opportunity Of
be shown In sefies by all Ean
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-05
PRIZE FIGHTING.

The story OF the big JohnsOn-Wil-
lard fight at Havana will be read by
many millions OF people. It is re-
garded as a battle Of science against
science People with a liking for
sporting competitions are interested
10 hear about 1t as IL it were a con-
test OF wits and stately.
While that remains in part true. the
general sentiment OF the country is
against prize fighting There are few
localities within our states where such
a contest can be legally held. still few
or where II would not encounter earn
est protest
The reason for this feeling is no
doubt that the American people are
chiefly interested IN contests OF pure
skill. The normal mind likes 90 see
spo-..ta- competitions in which the
physical strain is not pushed 10 the
limit OF endurance. The supremacy OF
baseball is due TO the faei that head
work and science are encouraged 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-05
THE CREW OF FL.

The Star Spangled Banner drOops
at half mast, and the nation is. meta
phorically, in tears. at the death OF
more than a score Of its valiant sons
for ere this all hope OF succoring the
crew OF submarine "a has fled. Rest
peacefully. gallant ladies.
When a man joins the army or the
navy OF the United States he dedicates
his fortunes and his life TO his coun-
try. To give his all cheerfully and
manfully Is but in the days work.
His not the reason why
His but 10 do and die"
But the manner OF the death-that's
the true test Of the metal
To die on the field Of battle, with
the blare Of the trumpet. the rattle Of
the drum. the sharp crack Of the RI
file and the drone OF the quick firer
ia his ears. the acrid smell OF powder
in his nostrils. Old Glory waving
proudly above him and his cheering
comrades about him-why, that's the
soldiers chosen way.
But to go uown into the sea in prime
OF virile manhood. with the world
and its beauties photographed upon
his mind; TO do so with the fnll
realization thet he may never see it
again: TO die down there in the black
depths. just a little group of devoted
men alone; TO know that not even
Thermopylaes messenger will be left
TO tell that he died game-why, that's
pure heroism.
Will you. while your heart is filled
with pity. pledge yourself to do honor
TO the devoted band you mourn. an
honor which will not wane but live
for always. a tribute they themselves
would have chosen had they known?
Thence, henceforth. when you meet
one Of Uncle Sans boys. cen though
he be lowly private, greet him with
a smile and a hearty word. for tomor-
row ne, too, may be called. He may
be stretched upon the field OF battle
while soft falls the dew on the face
Of the dead" or else he may be rock
ed in the cradle of the deep. asleep
forever
VIII you do this little thing for the
love Of the memory OF the FL?
Not thrilled by martial music
Nor stirred by cannons' roar
Just called by simple duty
died the heroes OF F-4