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Band Engages in outlawry.

The tactics of the MeXicans yesterday
led army officers to believe that this
band has been responsible for much Of
the outlawry of the past several weeks
in border counties. First burning a
railroad trestle, the bandits yesterday
proceeded to make away with num-
Der of ranchers' horses. burned an frri-
cation pumping station and an auto
mobile twelve miles north OF here. and
capped the day with the kidnapping OF
three Americans.
Earl Donaldson, farmer of Fayette,
Mo-, and J. H. Smith. an engine tender,
were killed and their bodies thrown
contractor, was unharmed by the Mex
leans. presumably because one of the
number thought he was German.
Dodds, without his shoes and hat which
had been appropriated by one of the
leaders, escaped from the band when
attacked by the American soldiers.
Ancieto Piano, who is said to have
been engaged in other outlawry on the
lower border, and in an effort In Mex
ico to incite a revolution against the
United States, was declared by Off
GERS to have been the leader OF the
bandits.
Starting Tuesday night shortly after
midnight by burning small trestte
on the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mex
leo railroad between Brownsville and
Harlingen, the bandits, reported to be
emboldened by liquor. spent busy
day at outlawry before they were en-.
gagged by half a company of United
states infantry. which chased the gang
in automobile trucks.
When attacked by the American
troops the band Is said to have begun
a running fight. eliminating in stand
by six of the number in an irrigation
canal, down which ten had escaped. In
this fighting one Mexican was killed
ND hn 6vn nfh
When the bodies of Smith and Don
aldson reached Brownsville last night
evidences of brutal treatment were
noted That Donaldson's body had been
dragged at the end Of a rope was In
dicated by the condition of the ankles
which apparently were rope burned. A
savage fight for life by the American
was evidenced by the arms and body.
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Turco-Bulgar Negotiations.
WIRELESS BY FIELD RADIO.
New Apparatus, Perfected in Wash
ington. Achieves New Record.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, September a.
Army mea at Fort Leavenworth
claimed a record today in having sent
wireless message forty-four miles,
using United States Army's newest
field apparatus, operated by the fifth
and sixth divisions of Company A,
United States Signal Corps The older
field radio machines were seldom cap
able of sending radiograms ever thir-
ty-five miles
The new instrument was perfected
recently in the government shops at
Washington. The outfit can be packed
on. a mule. = --.' '''--> -. ---'--s-~
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BERLIN, September Z, by

BERLIN, September 3, by
wireless to Tuckerton, N. l.
The army of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg has captured Grodno,
the last of the strong Russian
fortresses to hold out.
The German troops which are
advancing on the important Rus
sian port of Riga, on the Baltic,
have made a further consequent
tial gain. Official announcement
was made here today that they
had captured position northwest
Of Friedrichstadt, which is about
forty miles from Riga.
LONDON, September .3.-The
evacuation OF Grodno is under
way. Petrograd admits officially
that Russian forces are being
withdrawn from the right bank of
the Niemen. The loss by the
Russians of the last of their
strong fortresses has been ex-
pected, and the report that its
complete evacuation is imminent
caused no surprise here, particu-
larly in view OF the fact that the
fall of some forts already is re-
ported. 1t has been evident for
some time that Grand Duke
Nicholas had no intention of al
lowing a number of men sufficient
to maintain a long defense to be
penned up in any fortress which
could be invested. Wilma, no
doubt, will be the next objective
of the Russians.
Along the Galician border Gen.
Ivanoff continues to retire. but
not without intlicting heavy losses
on the Austro-German forces,
which have been shaken several
times by vigorous counter attacks.
In the center the Germans are
making little progress.
Russian resistance to the Ger-
man pressure in the north contln-
ues strong, and Petrograd. in its
latest statement. claims an ad-
vance by the armies defending the
wilma line. Successes for the
Russians in the sector between
the Sventa and Niliya rivers are
reported.
Vienna Reports Successes.
In the southeast Vienna also reports a
series of successes, which have virtually
driven the Russians out of Galicia they
now hold only a very narrow strip be-
tween the Sereth river and Bessabta.
Across the border in the latter province.
the Austrians state, the Russians set fire
to number of villages. which might in
dicate a further retreat. Thus the hopes
raised in the allied countries by recent
successes, that Russia at least was MAX
ing a stand, have been dissipated.
Everywhere the Austro-Germans claim
to be advancing, but they have not cap
tured of late any great number of men
or guns. The Russian guns have been
kept well behind the infantry. and are
quickly moved when necessity demands
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HoEors Patriots Memory,

SENLIS. France. September 3.-The
Anniversary of the German entry into
This city and the execution of Mayor
Eugene Odey and seventeen citizens
was commemorated yesterday with a
simple ceremony. After q religious
service at the cathedral the people of
Seniis gathered before the soldiers
monument in the cemetery and listened
to addresses in which tribute was paid
to the heroism of the mayor. by deputy
Mayor De Parssval and deputy Paisant
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Successes Against Invaders in Sector
Between Sventa and Viliya
Rivers Are Claimed,
GEN. IvANOFF RETREATS
1nficts Great Losses on Enemy
Along Galician Border by Vigor-
Gus Counter Attacks-Teuton
Captures Are Small.
Kaiser's Highest Gift
Bestowed Upon Hero,
Gen, Won Mackensen

BERLIN. September tby wire
less to Tuckerton. N. J)-Em-
peror William has conferred
upon Field Marshal Won Macken-
sen the Order of the Black Eagle,
the highest decoration within the
emperor's gift. the Overseas News
Agency announced today.
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SHIP OWNED IN US. SUNK
Submarine Destroys the William T.
Lewis, Which Sailed Under
British Registry.

SAN FRANCISCO. September g.
The British ship William T. Lewis,
owned by Hind. Rolph & Co. of San
Francisco, was sunk today off Queens
town by submarine. according to a
message received here by the marine
department of the chamber of COM
merce. She sailed from Everett,
Wash, March 29 for Sheerness. Eng
land, with a cargo Of lumber.
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One Outlaw Killed by u. S.
Soldiers and Three by
County Officers.
HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS
JOIN TROOPS IN PURSUIT
Bandits Raid Texas, Burning Barns
and Stealing Cattle-Irrigation
Pumping Station Destroyed.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex, September g.
A band of Mexican marauders yester-
day killed two American citizens. and
afterward lost one of it's number in
fight with United States soldiers.
Search for the men was pressed with
vigor today.
Three of the bandits were killed last
night by county officers at Los Cuatros,
fourteen miles north Of Brownsville,
according to information received here
today. In addition to the Mexicans kill
ed last night it is said a Mexican wom-
an, deserted by her husband when the
outlaws appeared at their home north
of here last night, was accidentally
killed by United States soldiers when
she approached them In the darkness
in search of protection.
At Fort Brown it was stated today
that troops would remain in the field
until all of the bandits had either been
killed or captured.
Spread out in a close Gordon, which
left no foot of the international bound
dary unpatrolled. the border guards
were ready to shoot on sight if the
fifteen remaining members of the band
made any effort to ford the swollen
Rio Grande to Mexico and safety.
In addition to the soldiers, there were
hundreds of citizens, headed by Texas
Rangers, who pursued the trail of the
Mexicans to avenge the thefts of cat
tie, burned barns, terrified women and
the deaths of half a dozen United
States citizens,
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REFUSE TO GRANT ALL
OF BULCAR|A'S CLAIMS
Serbia, Rumania and Greece, How.
ever, Agree on Revision of
Bucharest Treaty.

ROME, September 3.-Revision of the
treaty of Bucharest has been agreed to
explicitly by Serbia, Rumania and
here, but it is said these countries are
not willing to satisfy entirely Bull
garia's claims to territorial compensa-
tion for participating in the war.
Bulgaria's pretcnsions. apparently,
are irreconcilable with what her neigh
bors are willing to grant, and the i'm
preston is gaining ground here that
she is prolonging the negotiations with
the aim of postponing the day when
she must reach decision.
Terms of the Treaty.
The treaty of Bucharest which end
ed the Balkan conflict following the
victory over Turkey. was signed Au-
gust 10, 1913. between Bulgaria on the
one hand and Rumania, Greece and
Montenegro on the other.
By the treaty the Rumanian-Rul-
garian frontier starts from the Danube
above Turtukai and ends on the Black
sea south Of Ekrane The Serbo-Bul-
garian frontier starts from the Par
tarica mountain, continues along the
old Turco Bulgarian frontier and the
watershed between the Varda and
Sturma, and ends at the mountain of
Belashictza The Greco Bulgarian
frontier starts on the crest of the
Belashictza range and ends at the
mouth of the River Nestor. on the
Aegean sea.
Turco-Bulgar Negotiations.
LONDON. September 3.-The corre-
spondent of Reuters Telegram Com
pany at Sofia, Bulgaria, telegraphs the
following:
August 81 the Turco-Bulgarian ne
gotiations for the rectification of the
frontier, with a view to Bulgaria's ac-
quiring the Turkish section of the
Dedeaghatch railway, which recently
were temporarily suspended by the re-
turn of the Bulgarian delegates from
Constantinople, were resumed. Official
circles. however. appear to entertain
little hope of a satisfactory issue"
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President to Remain Here.

President Wilson has given up all
plans for returning to his summer
home at Cornish. N H. this year. 1t
was said at the White House today that
he considers his vacation over and will
remain in Warrington to be in per-
sonal touch with the European and
Mexican situations and prepare for the
next session of Congress.
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Beta Pheta Pi Reflect President

OAKLAND, Cal. September 3.-The
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, now in con-
vention here, has reelected Francis
H. Sisson of New York president of
the organization and elected George M.
Chandler of Chicago as trustee.
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velt's appraisal of him (Root) as the
biggest American was not warranted.
But by temperament and training he
is out of touch with the men who
have revolutionized American business
methods in the past decade and set a
new standard of business morality for
Wall street.
ITO put Senator Root on a platform
of letting big business alone, against
President Wilson, on a platform OF
regulation. unless other issues should
wholly obscure the business issue.
would be to insure republican defeat
In event of Senator Cummins having
to let go of the delegation, 1t is
through that, unless some distinctively
progressive candidate is picked to con-
centrate upon, Mr.. Burton of Ohio will
be favorably considered as an alterna-
tive
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Outcome of War Awaited.

Iowa, the same as other states In this
region, is waiting with anxiety the
outcome of the war to gauge the eff
feet upon political conditions. The sit.
uation in this regard was summed up by
Senator Cummins in statement to The
Stars correspondent. He said:
Along with the support given by re-
publicans to President wilson's patri-
otic stand on the European situation
exists thorough disapproval of his do
nestle policies.
THE critical point of the next cam
paign depends upon whether the people
can be turned away from the horrors
of the European war to considerable
of the short comings of the democratic
administration as to domestic affairs
Iowa Germans are said to be more
conservative over the international sit
uation than their brethren in some
other states.
William ]. Bryan has lectured in the
state, but 1T is said that while his talk
has been listened to, he has not made
any sensational changes of public atti-
tude. The tribute was to his eloquence
and popularity and ended there.
Campaign on Prohibition.
This state is to be torn up over pro-
hibition in the campaign of next year.
4 constitutional amendment for state
wide prohibition is to be submitted to
the voters. Inquiries as to the alignment
of the two political parties on the sub
ject brought this statement: That it
would be easier to get Endorsement
from the republican state convention
for the prohibition amendment than
from the democratic
That 1t would not be possible to Sc
cure denunciation Of the amendment
by the democratic convention. In other
words, the republican vote is likely to
sustain the amendment and the main
opposition will come from democratic
voters.
1t is freely predicted here that the
state will go for statewide prohibition
by a hundred thousand majority, and
the remnant of the liquor trade exist
ing in Iowa will be exterminated. The
liquor question will enter into the cam
paign for the nomination of candidates
for governor by the two parties next
year.
There are three republican candidates
for the nomination for governor. Lieut..
Gov. w. l.. Harding will run and is
classed as a wet" State Senator Joe
Allen and Attorney General Cosson are
dry" candidates. but one of these may
withdraw. The democratic candidate
will probably be w. w. Marsh of
Waterloo, who has not declared himself
On the liquor question.
Iowa is UNSETTLED on the question of
national military preparedness. There
is a strong faction against anything
like arming and recruiting, but it is
thought that middle course of rea-
sonable preparedness would be sup
ported.
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Newspaper Voices Sentiment.

Senator Root is strong with the con-
servative republicans, but not ac-
ceptable to the progressives The Des
Moines Leader Register Independent.
republican newspaper, in an editorial
voices what is thought to be the senti-
ment of the progressives, as follows:
ut is not at all sure that Mr. Roose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-03
May Be Another Motive.

In addition to these two assigned con-
trolling motives, I think another may
be added, and that is the determination
of the progressives in the west to send
as many progressive delegates to the
national convention as possible. Sena-
tor Cummins, in addition to his own
state, will get some strength in Ne
braska. He is promised support In
Kansas, Notwithstanding the claim of
the old party leaders in that state that
they have the state safe in hand for
the old line party. He hopes for fol-
lowing in Minnesota and the Dakotas
and some from Wisconsin.
Then, if Senator Borah decides to run,
and comes in with Borah delegates for
| Idaho, Washington and Oregon, the
progressive contingent in the conven-
ton will be considerable. This, / be-
lieve is the backbone Of the Cummns
candidacy.
If Senator Borah decides not to run,
his strength will be thrown to Senator
Cummins, 1T is expected. The most
cordial friendship exists between Sena-
tor Cummins and Senator Borah and
there Is no rivalry in the true sense
of the word 1t is an effort to rally
delegates of a progressive type around
these two men, to be disposed of later
as the occasion demands.
However, the fact is indubitable, that
minis should be declared out of the
race, the delegation cannot be deliv-
cred as unit to another progressive
candidate
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GEN. CARRANZA TO
RELEASE CORRESPONDENT
q. S. Representations of a Forcible
Nature Obtains Freedom for
n. W. Francis.

VERA CRUZ. Mexico, September g.
Henry W. Francis, a newspaper cor
respondent. who was imprisoned here
on August 10 by order of Gen. Carran-
Ia. charged with distributing news in
the United States unfavorable to the
Carranza party. is to be released to-
night, Gen. Carranza having issued
orders to that effect. No explanation
as to the circumstances which led to
the issuance of the release order has
been given.
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The State Department at Washington
has twice made demands for the re-
lease of Francis The most recent rep
resentat tfons. on August 27. were sa ID
to have been of a vigorous character.
Francis is a British subject, but was
in Mexico under employment by an
American concern.
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WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow;
not much change in temperature; mod
crate northeast winds.
Temperatures for past twenty-four
hours: Highest, IS, at 2 pm. today;
lowest. So, at am. today.
For full report see page 13.
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Progressive and G. 0.P Lead
ers to Unite on Senator for
Presidential Nomination.
COMMITTEE TO ORGANIZE
FOR COMING CAMPAIGN
Decide to Appear at 1916 National
Convention With Solid Front.
May Get Borah's Support.
BY N. O. MESSENGER.

DES MONIES, Iowa, September a.
Republicans of this state, progressives
and "old line" are to unite and pre-
sent solid front in the republican ma
tional convention of 1916 for Senator
Cummins of Iowa for the presidential
nomination. This union is Ito be In
good faith and to hold as long as SEN
ator Cummins Is in the running.
If it should be demonstrated that
Senator Cummins cannot be nominat-
ed, the ties that bind will be loosed
and the delegation will divide. 1t is
said that in such contingency the dele
gates from at least four of the eleven
districts will train with the old line
republicans in their choice of a cantsi-
date.
Senator Cummins is a candidate FOR
the nomination and from now on an
active campaign in his behalf will be
conducted under direction of Charles
A. Rawson. chairman of the republic IN
state central committee.
This decision was reached at a con-
ference in this city Wednesday night.
attended by republicans from all over
the state. A committee of 100 is to be
organized to carry on the campaign.
11CIudL0u NY A"O SOASAOC4 otAoAo'
Senator Cummins was actuated by
two controlling considerations in lend
ing his acquiescence to the movement
thus to formally launch his candidacy.
The first was realization that there
are twelve states which will choose
delegates to the national convention by
primaries, and five more in which par
tial preference in some form would
manifest it the same way.
1t was argued that in those states.
somebody's name must be put up to
be voted for, and if the progressive re-
publicans desire representation in the
convention they will have to name
man. Senator Cummins is willing that
his name should be placed before them
to be balloted upon.
The other consideration was the fact
that resolution was unanimously
adopted by the republicans of the
legislature last spring asking him to
be a candidate. That resolution was in
turn indorsed unanimously by the state
central coinmitte, seven of whose
eleven members are classed as old line
republicans.
This expression of unanimity betok-
ened restoration of harmony in the
party for purpose, and Senator Cum
Minis felt that he could not ignore it.
He was assured that the regulars were
In earnest and would stay with him as
long as there was a chance Of his being
nominated.
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Last weeks Sworn Net Circulation-
Daily Average, es,249y Sunday. 52s2O.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-01-28

Everybody likes the poems OF
James Whitcomb Riley. Cooke
will render some similar senti-
ments at the Opera House next
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Painter
came in from Kansas this week
to visit Mrs. Painters sister,
Mrs. Lee q. Pearson. They
are former Texans but have
been residents Of the Jayhawker
state for some time and have
nearly become acclimated.
The social given at the Chris
tian church last Thursday eve
ming was attended by a large
crowd and all report a fine time.
a good program was rendered
consisting of music, recitations,
etc, after which refreshments
were served and a social hour
was spent in getting better ac-
quainted.
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PROSPERITY ON A

We r having a real touch of
winter weather with lots of
snow. Everybody in this part
has good spirits since the recent
snow, which insures another big
wheat crop on the plains.
Mrs. J. Crawford is suffering
from a severe case of pneumonia,
but we are glad to report that
she is improving.
Mrs. l.. Dowing is visiting in
Melrose.
Fred Bollin has been busy
hauling out lumber for his new
residence, and indications are
that there will be "somethin' do.
ing" pretty soon.
Rev. West of Melrose filled
his regular appointment Sunday.
Ky Drake made a business
trip to Tucumcari last week.
He purchased a fine team of
horses while there.
Miss Ethel Howard and Finis
McCluskey took a trip TO Clovis
and were married. Both are
favorably known here. We wish
them a bright and happy future.
John Steinhagen was "A Mel
rose caller last week.
Mrs. ]. Howard is on the sick
list.
The literary at McAlister is
giving good entertainments these
long winter evenings.
Mr.. a. Wade, of Art district,
sold his stock at auction last
week. Mr.. Wade is taking up a
travelling position instead of
farming. We wish him success
in his new occupation.
Misses Julia and Mabel Bro wn
entertained a number of friends
last Saturday. All report an
interesting time.
Browning literary program
was rendered to a full house last
Friday, which was enjoyed by
all who attended.
The Vance Bros. are still busy
threshing in this vicinity. They
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BARANcOS ITEMS

The large SHOWS and cold
weather we have been having for
the past month reminds me OF
old Missouri.
Messrs. w. l.. Gragson and
II. L. Miller, with their families,
spent last Sunday at VIM.
Herds.
A. w. Yates was a business
caller at II. l.. Miller's on last
Monday evening.
Pearl Hill was a business call
er at Puerto one day the first of
the week.
Geo. Strattens visited at c. w.
Rhoads' last Sunday.
Prot. Sinitto spent Thursday
night at the home of ]. w.
Woodland.
Ye scribe made "a business
trip to the Plains on last Mon
day.
John Preston has moved to
his claim near Puerto. We wish
them prosperity in their new
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. u. Nelson
visited one day recently at the
home of II. l., Miller.
Mrs. A. l.. Decker spent last
Monday with her mother, Grand
ma Yaws.
Messrs. G. A. Fisher and
Lewis Hill have been catching