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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

The funeral Of Mrs. Ella sundell,
who committed suicide by shooting
herself, was held at 10 o'clock this att
ernoon at the Pursel undertaking par
Tors. Rev. r. b. Davidson conducted
the service. Burial was In Riverside.
Karl Couchman, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. v. Couchman. OF Brussels Belgium,
arrived In the city Sunday evening to
spend the sumner with his grand
mother. Mrs. Ida williams and aunt,
Mrs. susie White. Couchman is stu
dent at Cornell College. Ithica, u. z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

House dresses, good quality gingham
and percale, 75-cent values, special
Tuesday, 30 cents. One Cent to go
Cent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

Special Tuesday-house dresses, 80
cents. One Cent to 99-Cent Variety
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

Miss GRANGE Swingley went to Chi
cago Saturday, where she will spend a
week and attend the wedding Of her
friend. Miss Helen Cushman, formerly
Of Cedar RAPIDS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14
Glasses properly f,tt.d. Hellb.rs.

& Special, full quart jar of olives for
Is cents. George McCord grocery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

The very newest things YOU ever saw
In boys suits. Attend our Forced Out
Sale" and see them: $3.50 suits now
IS cents, 81 suits IS cents. George
Painter the clothier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

The "A. e. Gay Insurance Agency.
Insurance and loans. fremont block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

M0mDerS Oh CHo alU SUClelyt OF Vue
Central Church Of Christ were enter,
tanned Friday afternoon in the church
parlors by Mesdames r. A. Smith, ]. n.
Wood, w. G. Kimberly and S. H. Fur
mas. A business session occupied early
part Of the afternoon and later while
the guests visited and sewed the host
esses assisted by Mrs. Russell Smith.
and Miss Grace Kimberly served re-
freShments. 10y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

MI, and Mrs. Geo. L. Marsh. Of Chi
lcago, win arrive in the city this even
ling from Postville to visit with Mr..
Marsh.s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.. r.
MarHh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy r. Bradbury are
the parents Of seven-pound son born
Saturday night at their home, 500
North Third street. The baby has been
named James Radcliffe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14

Mrs. George Ruopp. was hostess FRI
day afternoon at the meeting OF the
members Of the Tirzah Aid Society
whom she entertained at her home 206
West Linn street. An enjoyable after
noon was spent with fancy work. The
hostess served refreshments. assisted
NV Mrs Fred Iantz
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10

The following recommendation was
sent to Mrs. Hofer for her work and
| assistance:
Tucumcari, N. NJ, June 7. 1915
To Whom this May Concern:--
Mrs. Vira +. Hofer having rendered
her resignation as Librarian Of the
Tucumcari Public School Library, the
Board of Education desires to extend
to her its thanks for her most eff
cient services, and to express to all
others interested their appreciation.
Mrs. Hofer was one of the most
active in the organization of the Pub
lie School Library, and has been its
chief advocate and cared for 10 ever
since its creation, four years ago.
Each year of her services has seen
additional books added to the library
catalog, and the work increase in pop
ularity among the patrons.
In her four years as Librarian, we
have never heard an adverse criticism
Of her service. She has shown her
self able to discipline the school chill
dren while visiting the library, and
w hSNP 'hSi 'SSPeS' anu Eoou VIII uI
all times. Under her supervision, the
Library was always one Of the busiest
and at the same time one of the most
orderly rooms in the school system.
We can recommend Mrs. Hofer as
one &C the most efficient librarians
that one may find. She merits the
confidence and respect Of all, and Of
the reading public anywhere.
Most sincerely,
William Troup, Prest.
j. M. Stark, Vice Pres.
Harriet N. Donohoo. elk.
j. NJ. Putnam
c. II. Meeker,
Board Of Education
City of Tucumcari. N. NJ.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
BRYAN RES|GNS...DOES
NOT APPROVE NOTE
SENT TO GERMANY

Washington, ID. G., June 9-Will-
lam jennings Bryan today formally
left his Office as secretary of state
and Robert Lansing, counselor of the
state department, was appointed by
President Wilson as secretary of state
ad interim. The change in the cabi.
net. at critical moment in the ma
tons history, took effect with the dis
patch of the note To Germany.
Differing not in the object sought
the prevention Of war-but in the way
Of approaching the problem, Mr.. Bry-
an resigned rather than sign his name
TO the note which state in unmistak-
able but emphatic terms the demands
Of the United States. The note was
signed by Mr.. Lansing, who aided
President Wilson in its preparation.
Mr.. Bryan told his colleagues as
they gathered about him in farewell
that his affection for President Will
son was unchanged and that he knew
the president felt as warmly toward
him.
Tears stood in his eyes while friends
commended what they termed his duty
and courageous fight for principle in
his determination to eliminate himself
rather than continue in the cabinet
as n possible embarrassment to he
president.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
MEXICO is STARVING

Mexico City, Saturday, May 90
For the last three days the sessions
of the so-called National Convention
in the Chamber of Deputies building
have been scenes of the widest dis
order. Not only the galleries, but
at times the floor and speakers tri-
bune have been rushed by hordes OF
hungry men, women and children.
The shouts of 1--WE want corn!" was
louder than all others, and even the
show Of bayonets and the firing of
the soldiers over the heads of the
mob have not checked their vain and
piteous search for food. The Req
Cross has been kept busy carrying
off women and children and in some
cases old men, crushed or overcome
in these manifestations.
Ten thousand gathered outside of
she chamber today and nearly 300
were carried off on stretchers. Act.
ing President General Rogue Gonzales
Cara appeared before the convention
delegates and portion of the mob to
tell them that the treasury was empty
the fields laid waste by the contend.
ing revolutionaries and that the only
hope for the coming winter was that
all Mexicans lay down their arms and
begin the tilling Of the fields. Re
peatedly the crowds answered him
saying "Give us corn. Our women and
children are dying of hunger Give
US corn!"
Crops everywhere are short, and in
all save 5 of the 27 states of Mexico
there Is absolute want with the new
harvest many months away and myth
zeal because to n large extent un-
planted. Even states as productive
as Morelos and Guanajuato are call
ing for corn, while armies turn their
cavalry into anything green to be
found, and kill cattle and other farm
animals for their hides. II Is esti-
mated that unless relief comes from
the outside more than $4,000. 900 peo-
pie will be in danger Of starvation. In
normal times II requires approximate
ly 100000 tons Of corn TO feed these
100000. Farmers and grain deal
ers says this must be obtained in the
United States, but as Mexico has no
money to pay for even a part of what
is needed. she will be compelled 10
throw herself on charity Of the Uni
ted States, according TO these author
tiles,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
ELKs BIG ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, June lS. is the date set for
the presentation Of the Elks' play,
Ferguson of Troy" This play is
a farce comedy in three acts, the set
ting of which is modern, and depicts
in very humorous manner the trou-
bles Of one Deacon Hawley" elder in
the Reformed Church, who does not
quite live up to the pious life that
should characterize an elder in the
church.
This is the forty-second perform
ance of Ferguson Of Troy" therefore
you may rely upon the statement that
this play is one Of unusual merit as
farce comedy.
All the characters have heen select
ed and rehearsals have been in pro-
gress every night this week.
Tucumcari's best dramatic talent
are handling the parts.
Aside from the play itself, an ex-
cellent musical and vaudeville pro-
gram is being prepared to keep you
awake between acts.
The music and songs used are the
very latest and have been selected
from this seasons most popular mus
ical comedy productions.
A special orchestra has been en-
gagged and the members are now pre-
pairing their program for this big
event.
Positively not a dull moment dur
ing the entire evening. Reserved
seats are now on sale mt the Elk Drug
Store. General admission tickets may
be had from any member of B. p. O.
lElks. These general admission tick
cts and twenty-five cents extra pre-
sented at the reserved-seat board en-
title you to any reserved seat in the
house. Watch for the big programs;
will be out latter part Of this week.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10

he desired TO hire and Clovis didnot.
He positively stated that Clovis would
not have fibre factory established
there and he was satisfied with his
present location. The boost for the
binder twine factory was all wind"
and the facts of the case is that Mr..
Raymond has the machinery for fac
tory which he would like TO have more
centrally located and would like TO see
1t placed at Santa Fe in charge of the
state penitentiary and operated by the
convicts such as the one in Kansas.
The Rock Island railroad Is backing
the factory here only to the extent Of
giving a good rate for the hauling of
the product TO and from the factory,
and work has been commenced on the
side track from the yards to the fac
tory which is hoped to be completed
in few days.
This fibre factory Is not toy such
as some people would have you be-
lieve. 1t has been running several
months now and is just beginning to
get down to business where the own
ers can see their way clear to make
a little money. Five new machines ar
red Saturday and will soon be in OPP
GRAFTON. The men are becoming ac-
quainted with the machines and are
turning out much more fibre. This
factory is here to stay and make good
money for the town and owners as
well as the farmers who sell the bear
grass at very good price. The Clovis
editor desires to see his town awaken
and do something but she Is too close
in fact she is right in the Tucumcari
district and roads are being put in
condition for the wheat crop from the
plains so why not let the farmers
near Clovis bring their bear grass to
Tucumcari and sell 1t.
When the Santa Fe shops are re-
moved to this city and the roads to
the plains are made like a city boule-
ward then Clovis should wake up and
try TO keep pace with the best located
town in the state for the building of
factories, near enough TO the great
Dawson coal fields and in a place
where the water is fine for all pur-
poses with an unlimited supply.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
wOULD.BE BOOT.LEGCER

A middle-aged man, who gave his
address as Plainview, Texas. and his
name as T. NJ. Higgins, was arrested
for selling or trying to sell case Of
whiskey, which he had stolen from the
Club Bar. He was brought before
Judge McElroy and plead guilty to
the charge and was bound over TO
await the action of the grand jury,
which will convene next fall. Rig
gins did not sell any of the whiskey
or he would be in the hands of the
federal authorities for selling liquor
without license.
Higgins claims to have a wife and
family at Plainview and would like to
have been let out as soon az possible
in order that he might return to them.
1t was thought that he would not be
Of much value to any wife until he
changed his mode of living and the
Judge was perfectly right in holding
him any length of time.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
A VISIT TO PART OF PLAINS


The News editor and wife had the
pleasure Of visiting the plains Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Lee G. Pear
son and daughter, Sarah Elizabeth.
going out in Mr.. Pearsons car. They
found the roads pretty good with the
exception of few miles. The worst
road being about n mile east of Quay
on the direct road to Ragland. There
were about two miles at that place
that will need considerable work. AZ
ter passing this place we travelled for
about eight miles on the newly grad
cd road and must say il is certainly
fine and the car could 20 20 miles an
hour without much exertion.
After reaching Ragland we saw for
the first time the plains, or the real
agricultural district Of the county,
and while the wheat Is short in places
1t did not seem to be suffering so much
for want of rain. To the south Of
Jordan Mr.. Greer told us they had a
nice rain and it was thought that the
wheat would pull through all right.
a few crops of maize and other grains
were noticed but most Of the fields
were covered with wheat.
We met the rain Sunday evening
n few miles this side of Quay aud had
little trouble pulling through the big
dust storm into Tucumcari. The rain
passed east of US striking the plains
ut Plains and il is said that the east
ern part got big rain.
While the plains look considerable
different from the land this side, there
Is plenty of room for more people up
there as we notices several thousand
acres of land which is practically go
ing to waste, as il is not fenced and
there seems TO be very few cattle up
there. While we yet lived in Missouri
we heard an Illinois farmer say that
land in Missouri would not be worth
much until the land was settled and
each farmer had only enough that he
could tend properly. At that time he
would use just the best part of the
field and the weeds took the rest. II
is the same way here. Most of the
farmers have about all they can tend,
and we believe that few years later
a farmer can make a good living on
l6O acres of land on the plains.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
BELIEVES IN TUCUMCARI

The Tucumcari Laundry, which is
already the best equipped laundry in
this part of the state, will add num-
ber Of new machines in few days.
We had list of those to be added but
have lost it. Mr. McCrae is a prac-
tical laundry man and has contem-
plated this improvement for some
time, but did not feel justified to make
1t until now. He believes in the future
of Tucumcari and New Mexico and
will reach out to the small towns all
over this part of the state and bid for
their work. The quality is the best
and his methods are right. Many
travelling men prefer the work done
here to any other laundry.
We bespeak for this laundry contin-
ued success and hope that he will be
able TO add more as he sees fit.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
ROCK ISLAND HEARING


Washington, June 5.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission conclud-
ed today Of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific Railway CO.. which passed
into the hands Of receivers six weeks
ago. Officials and stockholders of the
company and others were examined
rs to their knowledge Of recent trans
actions leading up to the receiver
ship.
Nathan A. Amster, elected n direc.
tor by minority stockholders, declared
he was the only member of the board
who seriously endeavored to raise the
money to meet obligations of the road
falling due May /, last. He returned
to New York to report his successes
he said. only to find that the COM
pany was in the receivers hands.
81 went to the Rock Island Offices"
he said. "but there was nobody TO say
anything to me except some people
moving about. went out and saw
on the ticker that receiver had been
appointed for the company in Chi
cago. That was the first that I, as n
director, heard of the receiver going
TO be appointed"
Amster produced statement issu-
ed by the receiver which he declared
showed that there was an excess of
earnings over fixed charges for the
remaining eight months Of the calen-
dar year amounting to between four
and five million dollars, bearing out
his assertion that there was no neces-
sity for the receivership.
President II. y. Nudge of the COM
pany, who is one of the receivers, de-
clared that the statement was not n
report OF earnings, but forecast of
cash. showing the money the receiv-
reivers contemplated asking the court
for permission to borrow two or three
million dollars to meet obligations
about July l." he said, 81 feel il un-
fair for the public to get an impress
sion to the contrary"
Amster explained his sale of l.50O
shares of Rock Island stock four days
before the receivers were appointed
by saying that he had had difference
with the broker in whose hands these
shares were and closed out all busi-
ness with him at that time. He said
he owned over 1000 shares of the
stock.
Joseph W. Folk, counsel for the
commission, was an expert account
ant on the stand to testify as to any
unusual" vouchers found in the Rock
Islands reports. The accountant tes-
titled that he had found vouchers on
which s44,066 had been paid the Dem
yer Post for advertisements in the
editorial and news columns" during
l905-l909. and that on the vouchers
for the first year were notations that
there had been a refund to the Post
Of 20 cents per hundred on paper
shipped to ii from Wisconsin.
Two clerks of the First National
bank Of New York, testified that each
had held about $500 worth of stock
Of the Rock Island in January or Feb
ruary, and that they had been told
they were holding il as dummies for
William II. Moore. Both assigned
their stock in blank.
Mr.. Folk presented also partial
stockholders list. which he said show
ed that some twenty clerks in this
bank held 100000 worth of the stock
Other witnesses heard today were
Thomas M. Schumacher, chairman of
the Rock Island executive committee;
j. Horace Haring, a New York stock
broker. and Silar II. Strawn, a Chi
cago attorney.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10

The Brotherhood of American Yoe-
man are contemplating the opening Of
a big gymnasium and have rented the
store building lately vacated by the
Eager Bros. grocery store.
Providing everything works out as
per schedule the members Of this or
der will install al kinds Of apparatus
such as boxing gloves, trapese, hori-
zontal poles, parellel bars and every
thing which is necessary to make an
up-to-date gym. A number of bath
tubs will also be put in for free use
to all members of the club.
A dance will be given on the night
Of June 81, at the Opera House for
the purpose OF raising a part of the
money necessary TO put in the gym
nasium, which is something needed
for the young people and children in
this city and adjoining county. The
proceeds will be used in buying ar
ticles to III up the gym. This store
building will he used as an expert
ment and If the people prove by their
support that Tucumcar needs this
place OF amusement and healthful re-
sort other quarters will be secured
and permanently fitted up. Don't for
get the date and what il is for.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
CRESCENT CREAMERY
TO Be OPENED SOON
BY ITS new OWNERS

Tucumcari has creamery again,
and IL is hoped that the farmers will
do their part TO keep IL going. The
Merritt-Schwier station, which has
been under the efficient management
Of Geo. A. Quinlan, has been merged
with the Crescent Creamery and the
new creamery will be under the full
control of Mr.. Quinlan New sanitary
machinery such as a ripener and pas
teurizing machines, together with
other apparatus has been purchased
and will be installed at once.
IL IL expected that the creamery
will be running in few days and all
the cream that can be bought in this
vicinity will be used in the making Of
butter, ices and ice cream and will
be shipped to the best market obtain
able. All the present stations will
be maintained and more established
to suit the convenience of the farmer
who desires to ship his cream to this
point.
The roads in all directions out of
Tucumcari are being repaired and are
in splendid shape to bring the product
here from all parts of the county ut
least twice a week. Cream at the
prices now being paid is much better
than making butter at the present
price and a whole lot easier to handle.
There are many farms in the county
which should buy good dairy cows and
help to build up the creamery business
at the same time making substantial
addition TO their own bank account.
Mr.. Quinlan will be assisted by an
expert butter maker and creamery
man. II. T. Gardner, who comes here
from jamestown, North Dakota, fully
recommended to deliver the goods.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
LIBRARY OPEN SATURDAYS

Al the meeting Of the Board Of Ed
ucation held last Monday IL was ar
ranged to have the public school H.
brary, located at the High School, TO
be opened to the public each Saturday
afternoon from ] to o during the sum
mer vacation. In accordance with this
arrangement the public may take ad-
vantage of the library to select their
summer reading, beginning next Sat
hrday, June ~.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10

The State Fair has been organized
with Mr.. r. +. Putney Of Albuquer-
que as president and plans have al
ready been laid for state exposition
such "a New Mxeico has never be-
fore seen. Secretary Wiley writes TO
The News the following sentences in
a letter which says the fair will be
run strictly on a business basis. He
says 1--WE are going to give the people
Of New Mexico their moneys worth,
and fair in which they can take
great amount Of pride. We have a
large undertaking ahead of US, and in
the very beginning we want to know
that we are going TO receive your as
sistance and cooperation and the val
liable support of your newspaper.
In accepting the presidency of this
fair Mr.. Putney said: There will be
no deficit and he Is man who keeps
his word"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10
John Eager and family, C. L. Owen

John Eager and family, C. L. Owen
and family of San Jon; Bassett Col
Inns and VIM. Smith left Saturday for
month of vacation, fishing, hunting
and camping out. They went by the
way Of Las Vegas and expected to
arrive there in two days. They made
the trip in four Fords.
They lost one of their tents which
dropped out of the hind auto before
they left town. They were perfectly
sober when they left and there is no
telling what they will return with af-
ter being on a vacation n month and
running across so much fire water in
the country through which they are
travelling. II they return with all the
Fords some Of their best friends will
miss their guess.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-06-10

Mrs. o. c. Goodloe delightfully."- en-
tertained her Sunday School class at
Tucumcari Mountain last Friday af-
ternoon. She was assisted in serving
sandwiches and cake by Miss Dough-
ty. There were 30 young folks in the
class who enjoyed this outing.