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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07
STORY WITH 4 COMEBACK

The following story may. perhaps"
be appropriate by way of illustrating
some Of the estimates made by one of
our fellow townsmen at "A prohibition
meeting recently.
The story whose author is perhaps"
unknown runs as follows:
"A laborer was breaking rock on n
street near one of New York's fash
ionable residential districts. a gen
tleman, apparently of leisure, stood
watching the work. 1t being about
noon time the workmen went into a
nearby saloon and returned with Il
mug of beer and after getting his
lunch basket proceeded To eat the
lunch and drink the beer. After fin
ishing his frugal meal, he %contcntedly
hogan t. smoke his cob pipe.
The ou-loOkcr then approached him
beginning the conversation with some
common place remarks changed the
discourse to inquiries concerning the
habits of the laborer running about
like this, My friend. how old are you?
How long have you been Il drinking
man. For how many years have you
smoked How many drinks have yoL
been accustomed to taking per day?
How much tobacco do you use daily
Having received answers to his in
qIirics, he took out his note book ana
pencil and after some figuring, he next
asked his new acquaintance If he had
noticed Il beautiful brown stone resi-
dence "a shot distance away and hav-
ing received an affirmative reply. an
%nounced to his now curious companion
that il he had not INDUCED in the cups
nor courted mi Lady Nicotine" he
could have owned the building men
toned. After contemplating the sit
uation a moment the laborer turned
q%uestioner and asked his interrogation
il he had stuhbed his toe, or
whitfield the aroma from Il Missouri
Merschaum? Receiving an emphatic
no for each answer, he then expect
antly asked If his inquiring friend
owned such "A palace? AHEM. FER
WYER, N-N-no, good afternoon"
Will the Judge in his mex kindly ex-
plain how making the city dry will
build the homes pictured in his last
for those who have W looked upon
the wine when it is red?
NJ. h. Fowler.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07
picture machine and equipment

Lots B, C, D and E Evans Realty
Co.; subdivision Of lots 81, n, 20,
and "a in block I, o. T. Tucumcari;
"a " interest in the M Of the NEk
Sec. 10 and the So Of SEA, Sec. 10,
Twp lin, ring 80, East, N. M. p. NJ,
located in Quay county, N. NJ.
J. w. McCarty, Receiver.
First State Bank, Tucumcari, N. M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07
RECEIVERS SALE OF THE
EVANS OPERA HOUSE

am now prepared TO receive bids
on the following described property:
Lot A in Evans Realty Co.'S sub
division of Lots 81, %, 20 and 20 In
block 4. o. T. T~ueumcari, togsth-
er with all improvements thereon
opera house building and all furniture
and fixtures therein; including moving
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07

Tucumcari, n. NJ, Sept. 81. 1918
Mr.. S. Vorenberg,
Wagon Mound, n. NJ.
Dear Sir-I have been informed that
you favored prohibition in he recent
election when Wagon Mound went dry.
and | take the liberty of asking you
rs ~ whether or not Local Option has
proven a success in your little city?
Thanking you in advance for any in
formation you can give me on this
matter, | am very respectfully,
Harry X. Grubbs
Sept. "a, 1915
Mr.. Harry X. Grubbs,
Tucumcari, n. NJ.
Dear SIR
Local option in Wagon Mound has
not proven satisfactory To the people
in general.
While the law has been fairly well
enforced, as long as our surrounding
towns sell liquor, whoever wants liq-
uor can get it, and besides that blind
tigers have been doing business.
Our authorities have tried hard TO
get To the bottom Of these things, but
have been unable to do so.
This has been our experience in Wa
gon Mound. Yours very truly
S.. Norenberg
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07

FOR SALE-l60 acres of land at
Hudson, N. M. Address Box 951, Tul-
sa. Oklahoma. 81
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07

Call the News Printers when yeu
need letterheads. envelopes, ete.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
WANTED TO TRADE

Two Kansas City lawyers whose names are withheld for obvious reasons, declare that they were present when the following incident occurred:
 Uncle Nose was a chronic thief who usu ally managed to keep within the petty lar ceny limit One time he misc alculated however, and was sent to trial on a charge of grand larceny.
 Have you lawyer, Mose?" asked the court.
 "No, sah."
 Well, to be perfectly fair I'll appoint 2 couple Mr. Jones and Mir Brown will act as counsel"
 What's dat?'
 Act as your lawyers consult with them and prepare to tell me whether you are guilty or not guilty"
 Yes, sah"
 Nose talked to his attorneys for a few minutes in husky whispers. The judge caught only the word "alibi," several times repeated. Then Nose arose, scratched his head and addressed the court:
 "Jedge, your honah," he said, "cou'se Ans only an ign ant niggah, an An don want toh bothah yoh honah, but An would suttinly like toh trade, yoh honah, one ot desc yeah lawyers foh a witness ."-Every. body's Magazine
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
PAPER CLOTHING

According to the Japan Advertiser 'Kamiko," as paper clothing is called ln Japan is made of the Japanese paper man ufactured from mulberry bark The paper has little size" in it, and, though soft end warm, thin layer of silk wadding IS placed between two sheets of the paper and the whole is quilted. Shirts and draw CTS made in this way are more comfortable than fannels. The Japanese soldiers real ized the value of this kind of clothing when they had to weather Siberian winter. The retail price for vest is about Sl, for draw CTS about S25O, and for a cholera belt about p cents The only drawback to this cloth ing IS that it is not washable. A company in Yokohama is supplying large quantities of paper shirts to the Russian army The garment sold by the firm is made of tough, soft fabric, strong enough to hold buttons sewn on in the ordinary way, and appears to be very serviceable. The wholesale prices are much lower than the retail prices quoted.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
ALYT0DECLARE WAR
 WITHIN AfEW HOURS

ROME May 2-An ultmam expected to be dispatched to Austria today and probable that the declaration o war will be issued tomorrow The Austan German and turkish ambassadors ready leave By royal decree issued today all foreigners in Italy must register with the police within three days. The people celebrated during the entire night the acton para men in bestowng power upon the cabinet declare The lament buildings surrounded by cheering crowds and there wild excitement when Premier Saanda announced that parliament had entrusted nations fate the cabinet The deputies were overwhelmingly in favor of war
 War Question of Few Hours It that the declaration of matter Of but Jew hours Troop rushing all points of the Austrian border General Caona and personal staff already have arrived at Venza All railroads and tunnels near the Austrian frontier heavily guarded as also the mountain passes
 Summary of the Situation RONE May 2O- believed be practically that Italy will declare inside of four hours. All readiness to strike crushing bow Marcoa, who invited by the king to form new cabinet declined do and Salanda consented to upon Austria with the full of the king The attitude ot Rou mania being watched and predicted that she will Italy actual alliance Parliament which today will be asked to fer penay powers upon the enable declare without further negotiations
 Disqueng news from the frontier On Monday battalion of the bayonet by Italian patrol reported that revolution has broken Trieste, led by
 Large Army MobiEzed GENEVA, May One million hundred thousand Italians have been mobiized and equipped ready tor war
 Preparing for the Outbreak WASHINGTON May 9Boh the Austrian and Germans will ask the United States take of their diplomatic interests Rome case of with Italy
 Greek Steamship Seized NAPLES May 2-The Italian authorities have seized Greek steamship carrying cargo of twenyone thousand tons of
 Austria Interne Italians VENICE, May 2Advces received here state that Austria ernng Italian males of military
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
A BIBLICAL THOUGHT

Senator James P Clark of Arkansas is not one of the story tellers of the senate but he told the following recently with great relish:
 "One of the best known judges in my state was hearing a case the last time went back there, and the lawyer for the defendant to illustrate point, declared:
 "'Your honor, as the Bible tells us every tub must stand on its own bottom.'
 'The learned judge promptly interrupted informing him that he was no mean Bible scholar and that he was positive the quota ton was not to be found in holy writ
 'The lawyer heard him in respectful silence scratched his head thoughtfully and said:
 "'Your honor. you are doubtless right but I maintain that it's durned good doc trine and f it isn't in the Bible it ought to ben'-The Law Students Helper
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Henderson, the latter of whom is said to be accompanied by his bride.
 The Sea Wolf, the new vessel built by the Larson boys and Bert Thorsen, made her trial trips during the past week, and fully met the high expectations of her build CTS She is one of the trimmest and fastest craft of the mosquito fleet.
 It seems improbable that any of the 4u- kon steamers will attempt the passage of the Iditarod beyond Dikeman this season, and the gasoline kids are preparing for a busy season.
 The launch Edna, in charge of Bob Grlf ifs, with Captain Guy Lamont at the wheel end Jim Haley as engineer. left for the Innoko Thursday evening. She will make connection with the incoming Washburn and then proceed as far up the lnnoko as her draft will allow.
 The Sea Wolf, Beaver Prairie Bell and Transit will leave for Dikeman today or to- morrow to meet the incoming Washburn, which is expected at that place early in the week
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
DISCORD BETWEEN HEADS OF BRITISH ADMIRALTY
 NECEESSSSIr Aq1ES FORMATION OF COALITION CABINET

be Churchill first lord
  that Admiral Lord Fisher
  first lord Churchill Earl md Lloyd Chamberlain probably  Kitchener has asked hundred toua Id recruits
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
A QUESTION OF SANITY

A New York lawyer tells of an old woman in that town who was present at the making of her husbands last will and testament
 Now" said the lawyer engaged to draw up the instrument "state just exactly what is owing you"
 Henry Wharton owes me $500" said the old man in the bed, "and," he added, with racking cough, Wallace Mcintyre owes me S2OO."
 "Goodw exclaimed the wife. Rational to the lastr'
 'Richard Smith owes me $9O," continued the sick man.
 ''Very rational" said the wife
 "To Patrick Casey I owe s900," began the sick man.
 "Ah," interrupted the wife; "hear him rave! Hear him rave"-Central Law Jour. nal.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
AMERICAN SUBMARINES
 INJURED IN MANEUVERS

NEW YORK, May 2o.-Presdent Wilson arrived here on Monday last after a stormy trip up the coast He reviewed parade of thousands of bluejackets, which required nearly an hour to pass a given point. On Monday afternoon he made short speech at banquet given by the civic clubs, in which he praised American patriotism and the attitude of the people respecting peace.
 On Tuesday afternoon the President re viewed the fleet of war vassels assembled here, en route for the sea war maneuverS, after which the fleet steamed to sea.
 Two American submarines engaged in the war game have been considerably damaged, and have gone to Newport News for repairs.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
ON THE WESTERN LINES
ZeppeIins at Work

CALAIS May l7-Tmee persons killed this city last night by bombs dropped from Zeppelin craft. DOVER May AI city lights extngulshed last night be- of Zeppelin raid which, however damage inflicted RANSGATTENG May 17-During Zeppelin raid this place forty bombs dropped and three persons received injuries
 Severe Losses on West Bank of Yser PARIS May 16When the Germans made ther last stand on the bank of the Y thousand slaughtered by the F1ench shell fire.
 Bad Weather Stops Operations LONDON May 9-Bad weather impeding operations in France and Bell gum,
 Allies Will Also Violate Hague Convention PARIS May 9-Al quiet the bateheds today Gas bombs will soon be used by the allies in Flanders
 Bad Weather in Flanders PARIS, May 2lWe oggy weather in Flanders and Belgium allow of little results from the fighting there
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
Turkish Defenses Put Up Stubborn Resistance
London Is Pessimistic
INCIDENTS OF THE BLOCKADE

Seventeen German Submarines Lost COPENHAGEN May 2Gernan naval circles report the loss of submarines since February IS.
 Germans Seize Swedish Steamship AMSTERDAM, May l7.-The Swedish steamship Bjom, loaded with food for England has been seized and taken Hamburg.
 American Steamship UnmoIested LIVERPOOL May l7-Ihe American steamship Philadelphia rived safely in port today.
 Narrow Escape of Cunarder LONDON May 19he Cunard liner lransy from New York for Glasgow arrived Greenok Monday last According sengers vessel narrowly escaped destruction by German sub marine on Sunday It was stated that torpedo aimed at her missed the vessel by only thirty yards
 British Steamship Torpedoed CARDIFF May l9-he British steamship Dmcree has been tor pedoed and sunk the English channel The saved
 More Lutana Victims QUEENSTOWN May l9-The bodies of three American victims of the Lusania disaster found today.
 German Submarine Rammed and Sunk LONDON May 2Olhe captain of the English steamer Gibson ports that he rammed and sunk German submarine which pairing torpedo him.
 Business Dull in the Baltic LONDON May 2OSwedsh steamship companies assert that they will discontinue Tn the Baltic
 "A Dasardly Act LONDON May 20The captain of the American tanker Cushing, which damaged recently by bombs dropped from German plane describes the incident "a dastardly act
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
GERMANY'S REPL 2 ROT EXPE PEECTED
 T0BEoF C0NCILIlIIA Y RAPTURE

the United be almost dandt dvendon the of in London last It believed will ask 
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  My2l e to refusal discontinue American pasen
  BERLIN May 19 It expected that the German reply to the Amen note would be probably will probable the  and ha deraleT ship t he otom wa
 HAZARDS A GUESS May Q-t Germany  
 ENLARGEMENT OF NAVY ynde
  mnt
 SECRETARY OF WAR ALSO WANTS BIGGER ARMY Y,N O War Ganon elaborate defense in The the blessings of
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
KAISER'S JITNEY BUS
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE

GENEVA, May 2O.-The kaiser personal staff has had a narrow escape from death from an exploding Russian shell While watching the battle at San.
 The shell exploded close to the kalsers IT. automobile, wrecking the machine and Kill ing the driver.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
TOKYO MARU IN COMMISSION

The Tokyu Maru, Captain J. Wada, a staunch little gas boat, was given try-out during the past few days and proved her self in every way worthy to become a member of Iditarod's constantly increasing commercial navy Captain Wada will en- ploy the Toky Maru to supply his fishing gardening and wood-cutting camps on the upper river.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
ENLISTMENT OF ALIENS
 IS PROBLEM FOR BRITISH

LONDON, May 17.-Thousands of aliens are surrendering rather than submit to ar rest under the new ruling providing interne- ment or banishment for enemy aliens until the war is over The question of providing for the women and children, and also for men over the fighting age, is problem which the authorities find difficult one.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
SEA WOLF GOES FOR
 APPLEBAUM'S FREIGHT

When the Sea Wolf Crank Larsons fine new gas boat leaves today for Dikeman on her maiden voyage, she goes to bring a large consignment of fresh goods for the grocery house of Saml Applebaum. With such swift and powerful boat to rush his goods to this city, Mir. Applebaum is willing to wager a few quarter sections of ginger bread that his freight will be the first to reach this port this summer from the Out side
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
JURY DECIDES
 FOR ROOSEVELT

SYRACUSE, N Y., May 21-The jury in the Roosevelt libel case, in which the ex President was being sued by William S. Barnes, the Republican New York boss, for S5O,O00 damages, was locked up last night and this morning by unanimous vote de rided that no libel was uttered by Roosevelt but were unable to decide the question of costs.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
TRANSFORMATION MEN

on the rivers of Alaska find The Pioneers neatly printed and numbered Duplicate Ex- pense Bills great labor saving conveniences during the busy season. Every steamboat and gasoline boat should have a supply of them. They save lots of time and eliminate much bookkeeping
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
CRUISER OFTEN DESTROYED
 REPORTED ONCE MORE

NORFOLK, Va, May 17.-It is reported that the German cruiser Karlsrhue, which was reported to have been destroyed by British warships some months ago, IS bound here from some port on the coast.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
WOMEN ON FUTILE MISSION

THE HAGUE, May 19.-Delegates from the Women's Peace Congress, which met in this city recently, will go to Berlin for the purpose of intercedlng with Kaiser Wilhelm to end the war
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL
 PAY FOR COTTON CARGOES

LONDON, May 21.-The British govern ment announced that it will purchase all the cotton seized in neutral vessels Pay ment will be made as soon as the owners are made known.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Joe Woods, who has been mining during the past winter on Donlan creek with Jack Smeeton, spent several days along the creeks in this vicinity during the early part Of the week
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
GERMAN-AMERICAN SPY
 HANGS HIMSELF IN PRISON

LONDON, May PA man named kup- perle, naturelized American, charged with being a German spy, hanged himself in his cell at Brixton prison.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL
 NEW PRESIDENT WOUNDED

PARIS, May 1S-The revolutionary forces have been successful in Portugal, and new government, headed by Jose Chagas has been installed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
Further Disorder Feared.

MADRID, May 19.-President Chagas is said to be recovering from his wounds, and all is reported quiet in Lisbon, but further disorder is feared.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

We give quick service and courteous treatment to the people from the creeks when they come to the Crosby Baths
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
New President Shot

LISBON, May 19.-Jose Chagas, the new Portuguese president, has been shot and wounded by Senator Freitas on board train. The latter was killed by a soldier,
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Jerry Baker, the old-time prospector and trapper, was an arrival from down-river early Friday morning
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Day and night working crews are now employed nthe Summit Association, at the head of Flat creek
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Charley Worden was a visitor in the city for few hours last Wednesday from Flat creek.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

NULATO, May 18.-The Yukon river is now open to navigation. The lower river is falling On the upper river the water IS rising. Very little ice is running
 FORT GIBBON May 10.-Lake Lebarge IS open to navigation.
 The River Boats
 May IS: Delta-Down Cinema, 1 a. m. 17th Marathon-Down Minto 6:15 a. m. 17th Nasutln-At Hootalinqua, uD-bound, 17th. Washburn-At Carmacks, 17th, down bound Mail Launch-Down Eagle, II ?. m. 16th Alameda-Up Nulato with mail, 17th. Reliance-Down Fairbanps, ? p. m. 16th.
 May 19: Alameda-At Meloz Delta Up Gibbon, 10 a. m, for Dawson. Midnight Sun-Down Nenana at 8:15 p. m. 17th. Nasutlin-At Lebarge. Washburn~F"Down Dawson SIS p. m. 18th. Vidette-Up Stewart, a. m. Mail Launch Sibella- Down Circle D. m 1SA Reliance Tied up at Gibbon.
 May 2O Alameda-At Melozi Delta up Rampant, 3 80 a. m. Midnight Sun-Up Nenana, :45 p. m 18th. Nasutlin-At Le- barge w Washburn-Down Circle, 10 40 p. m. Vidette-Up Stewart, 18th. Mail Launch Sibella-Down Circle, 18th. Reliance-At Gibbon Marathon-Down Gibbon, mid night. Launch Bud-Down Birches, 2:30 a. m.
 May 21: Alameda-At Nulato Delta Up Rampant 20th. Midnight Sun-At Fair banks Nasutlin-At Lebarge, Washburn Down Circle, p, m. 20th. Vidette-Up Stewart, 18th. Mail Launch Sidella-At Gibbon. Relance-At Gibbon Marathon Down Kokrines, 20th. Launch Bud Down Kokrines.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Letters sealed with white of egg cannot be steamed open.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
MYSTERIOUS THYROID

The thyroid gland situated about the lower part of the throat, Is still medical mystery.
 Practically nothing is known as to its uses, and very little about the causes of disease in it. Goitre is non-malignant en- largement of the thyroid gland. The swell ing may be no more than mere thickenlng, or it may grow into a mass weighing sev- eral pounds, It Is common ln mountainous districts and where there is magnetism lime stone in the soil and drinking water.
 Operations may be necessary, but goltre will usually yield to treatment and is rarely fatal.
 In some mysterious way removal ot the thyroid gland affects the mental powers, and the unfortunate person who has his thyroid gland removed is in great danger of losing his wits, more particularly his mem ory-Tacoma Tribune.
 The launch Comet, in charge of Captain Gene Norton, having on board the excur- sion party consisting of J. F. Fnnegan, Harry Grouse Billy Taylor and Chester Brink, ell residents of Flat City, reached Iditarod on their return trip early on Fri day morning They report having had a most enjoyable holiday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

c. Frantzen recently purchased the Idita- rod residence of Guy Austin, on Second street
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Among the river men expected in from the Outside on the first boats are Commo- dore Al Lowe, Captains Si Atwell and Ray
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
SUCCESSES Fq'EUT0NS
 STARTLING IN EFFECT

LONDON May 2lThe German forces have captured Riga, northwestern Russia and big naval battle progress in the Baltic Advces received today state that the fortress of Pemys recently taken by the Russians after prolonged has again fallen into he hands of the Austrians
 Turkish Defenses Put Up Stubborn Resistance LONDON May 2l-Fece fighting reported progress at the neck of the Gapo peninsula Concealed batteries bombang the British bateshps effectively and there report that Mon day the war vessels compelled to withdraw.
 London Is Pessmistic
 LONDON May 9Ihe greatest pessmm prevails here the outlook for Russian East Gaca It learned that the Aus have routed the forces that and that General kone has been captured by the Austrians and Germans
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

Jerry Wynne, the agriculturalist and land lord of the tavern at Ruby creek, on the Seward trail, is visitor in the city this week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22

For Working Clothing, see Boas, Flat.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
RIVER TRAFFIC

NULATO, May l8-The Yukon river is now open to navigation. The lower river is falling. On the upper river the water is rising Very little ice is running.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
MASSACRE OF ARMENIANS

LONDON, May 17.-Six thousand Ar menians at Van have been massacred.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-05-22
CONSTANTINE SERIOUSLY ILL
MEXICO WILL NOW SEE
 SURE ENOUGH FIGHTING
COUNTRY BREATHES EASIER

NEW YORK, May l7.-Banished from Belgium, Clifford Pinchot has arrived home