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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-30

Compulsory education-most OF the
! things we learn from experience.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-30
A REMARKABLE
Statement
Mrs. Sheldon Spent $1,000 for
Treatment Without Bene-
fit. Finally Made Well by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.

Englewood, III. while going
through the Change of Life | suffered
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-30
Constant Peril.

ID you fear for the future OF your
eountryf"
"Of course" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. my country has always to
face the chance of my landing In the
minority or even being retired to prt-
vate iife."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
RUMOR OF BISHOP GARLAND'S
TRANSFER MEETS DENIALS
Episcopalians Scout Idea of Shift to
Diocesan Church

Reports that movement was afoot to
transfer Bishop Suffragan Thomas j..
Garland from his present office to the
dictatorship of social service and mission
work of the new Diocesan Church to be
erected at Broad and South streets, ex-
cited interest today in Episcopal church
circles.
Inquiry among well-informed members
of the clergy and laity quickly disposed
of the rumors as without substantial
foundation.
Manufactured out OF the whole CLOTH"
was the characterization of the Rev A.
j. Arnold, secretary to Bishop Rhine
lander. when approached upon the sub
ject. There is no truth whatever in the
statement that Bishop Garland has been
selected for the Diocesan Church." he
said, "and l do not believe his name is
being considered There is a great deal
of work attached to the social service
and mission plan. and Bishop Garland's
health is too poor for him TO undertake
any arduous labor"
Francis A. Lewis. well-informed as a
prominent lay member of the Episcopal
church. likewise branded the report as
unfounded. II have not heard of it,"
he said, "and l do not believe 1t, Some
one is being stuffed | do not think
Bishop Garland is even under considera-
tion for the position"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
CALM DEMEAN0R Is
KELLER'S DEFENSE
Counsel Will Argue Guilty
Man Could Not Have
His Composure

The defense of Edward T. Keller, on
sral for the murder of Daniel ]. Nc
Nichol, will be based on the fact that n
man with Keller's calm demeanor could
not maintain his composure had he the
blot of n crime on his conscience. The
line of questions asked by his counsel this
morning-the beginning of the third day
of the trlal--indicated that this would
be the basic plea for acquittal.
A dozen or so witnesses testified. on
cross-examination by Kellers attorney,
that the accused man had always a
Cheerful disposition" The IL jurymen
were asked to look at Keller as he stood
on the stand. They saw man who was
pale, but composed
Assistant District Attorney Ttaulane,
who is conducting the prosecution, sprung
a surprise, when Mrs Margaret Mccoy,
a Character witness. started to testify.
"You have gone with Keller to for
tune-teler. have you not?" he asked
Mrs Mccoy answered quietly, Il have
not"
you know Mr.. Fox? You were with
him when n fortune teller came to the
laundry?
Mrs. Mccoy, who worked in the laundry
where the body of McNichol was found,
admitted finally that she had know that
Keller was told by a fortune teller that
an Impending catastrophe" or something
of the sort was going to happen to him.
The defense attempted in vain to quash
the case against Keller on the ground that
II was not shown that McNichol died on
the day stated by the prosecution, March
80, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
request Of the gentleman known as

request OF the gentleman known as
Frank.
Il tell you frankly did not care much
about coming because the question at issue
is Of no particular interest to me. But as
n gentleman am here to respond to the
have never won any laurels as a poet or
dramatist. Those who have read my
works will remember me as an essayist
and philosopher, and for things I have
accomplished along those lines ! wish TO
be known.
"one has only to compare my mental
processes with those OF william Shake
spcare to discover that we are very DIFF
ferent ] could not have penned the mar
velous works Of William Shakespeare and
Shakespeare could not have written my
philosophical essays. trust that this will
end for all time the ridiculous discussion
which is going on In the world among
thinking people. say once and for all
that ] never wrote the works of William
Shakespeare. Good day, sir"
The adieu was snapped out like the
sharp bark of a dog. After the departure
Of Lord Bacon, Frank" came back again
The voice which came through DIR. Con-
netts lips said: This is Frank back
again Perhaps It would interest you to
know that the two gentlemen with whom
you have been speaking are in the sixth
BDneTe-Ot tne spirit WOTlu-tne lnndUllftnlS
of this sphere seldom return to the earth.
Generally they communicate their thoughts
to the world by means Of telepathy. There
are seven planes or spheres In the spirit
world The majority of your intelligent
classes OF people go at once to the third
sphere after leaving the earth some pro.
gress to the third. fourth and fifth spheres
20 the sixth. No spirit ever returns from
the seventh sphere.
UrTba fir,p ia af hand xrhan a halter pOn1-
municatlon is going TO be established be-
tween the earth and the spirit world. The
great war in Europe has hurled millions
OF souls into the spirit world. and they are
clamoring to converse with their dear ones
on earth. AS journalist, am endeavor-
ing to give to you. brother newspaper
man, an accurate account of conditions in
the spirit realm. l hope to meet you
again"
81 thought they would come and talk
with you," he said, 'for they promised to
do So"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
COMMITTEE TO MAKE
LAST EFFORT TO AVERT
175,OOO MINERS STRIKE
Little Hope of Agreement at
Meeting Today, Though
Workers Waive One
Point
"CHEcK-oFF" GIVEN UP

NEW YORK, April 27.-A meeting to
be held at the McAlpin Hotel this after
noon may determine whether or not there
will be strike OF more than 900 an
thracite miners. The joint board OF miners
and operators will hear the official report
OF the subcommittee. which. after daily
sessions for two months, announced on
Tuesday failure 20 reach an agreement
Thirty members of the Tri-State Board.
representing the miners, met yesterday.
They agreed 70 waive the .'cheek-off" de-
mand, which was strongly opposed by the
operators. The following statement was
issued by John p. White. president of the
United Mine Workers;
'.As a reply TO the statement by the
operators that the demand for a check
on Is un-American we are waving that
demand, but not because We concur in
their opinion. We wish 10 show that their
alternating public opinion from the miners
and creating II for their own benefit"
With both sides obdurate on the propo-
sition OF a CLOSED" shop, there is not
much chance for the anthracite miners and
operators 10 agree.
Because OF the miners inslstence upon
the CLOSED shop" the operators have little
hope OF reaching any agreement today.
The General Scale Committee, repre-
senting the three anthracite districts OF
miners in Pennsylvania, met in the Con-
tinental Hotel and officially indorsed the
report OF the subcommittee. John p.
White announced that the miners support
ed the position taken by their subcom-
mittes and would continue TO do so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
WESTINGHOUSE STRIKE
COMPELS ALL PLANTS
TOCLOSE; 100000 OUT
Managers Declare Inability to
Provide Adequate Protection
for Workers-Guards
Fight Strikers
MEMS LEADER JAILED

PITTSBURGH, April 27.--All the West
inghouse industries in the Turtle Creek
Valley closed yesterday afternoon follow
Ing strikes at the Westinghouse Air Brake
Company, at wilmerdng, and the Union
Switch and Signal Company, at Swissdale.
Approximately 10000 persons now are
out of work in the Pittsburgh district.
OF the $500 persons employed in the
Air Brake plant, nearly 1000 refused to
enter the works this morning At the
Union Switch and Signal works half of
the 5000 employees also refused to report.
Virtually all of the employees in the other
three Westinghouse plants in East Pitts
burgh have been out several davs.
Clashes between the strikers and guards
were frequent in the strike zone today In
many Instances guards were attacked, but
no serious injuries resulted
Frederick H Merrick, former editor Of
n Socialist newspaper, was arrested on a
charge of melting to riot. He was COM
mltted to Jail in default Of $4,000 bail and
will have hearing Saturday
James A Steese, of Philadelphia, mem
Der of the Mediation Board of Pennsyiva-
mia, visited the strike zone. He said as
far as he knew the board had not been
invited TO attempt to settle the strike.
officials of the Union Switch and Signal
Company and the Westinghouse Air Brake
Company, following the strike at their
plants, issued the following notice
THE disturbed conditions now existing
in this vicinity have created situation
that renders 1t apparently impossible for
the company to secure adequate protection
for you in the peaceful pursuit of your
employment.
"As we do not wish to subject our
employees, who have so long and faith
fully served us, to possible danger and
bodily injury that may result If the plants
are continued in operation, the manage
ment have decided TO close the works un.
til further notice"
OF the 10000 workers now on strike in
the Pittsburgh district $4,000 are en-
ployes of the allied Westinghouse inter-
ests and the Pittsburgh Coal Company.
The remainder are scattered among in
dustrial plants in Allegheny County.
There was a slight ray of hope
that the miners committee would reach
an agreement with officials of the Pitts
burgh Coal Company within few days.
Failure to do so will shut down all in
dustries i'm this district within the next
five weeks because of a shortage of fuel.
Joseph Anderson. of Detroit, represen-
tatve of the International Machinists'
Union, who arrived here, announced that
everything ia ready for the machinists
throughout the country to demand on May
1 an eight-hour day.
One of the British army inspectors of
shells is quoted as saying today that the
British Government would not accept any
munitions made by strikebreakers. The
strikers consider the fact that the West
inghof.s Company has huge war con-
tracts calling for early and uninterrupted
deliveries one of the strongest factors in
their favor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
DODD, WITH FRESH FORCE,
CLOSES IN ON VILLISTAS

Ell PASO, Tex, April 27.--Another bat
tie with the Villistas, defeated by Colonel
Dodd on Saturday. was expected hourly
today. After brief halt at Minaca to
procure supplies and fresh horses the vic
torious American detachment Is reported
to have resumed the chase.
with Dodd closing in on the west the
bandits Sre believed to be hemmed In by
other American forces at Providencla and
San Antonio, across the mountains. The
Villistas, rallying their forces. were MAX
east of Minaca at last reports.
The ret,ftn of the Americans to the
Guerrero country was a surprise both I'd
the viiilstas and to the civilians of Chat
district. and 1t has stirred the latter to
fury against the American troops.
Reports reaching the border today told
of two engagements between American
troops and Villa bandits, the latter be-
ing assisted by civilians, who are said
TO be Joining the bandits in large nam
bers Colonel George A. Dodd, with a
small detachment of the 7th Cavalry. is
reported today at Mlnaca, with Villa
force of more than 500 men gathered
nearby for an attack. The Villistas are
seeking revenge for their defeat by Dodd's s
men at Tepuchic. S5 miles southwest Of
Guerrero
Reports. through unofficial sources gay
the pos On of Colonel Dodd, because of
his smail l)force, is critical, but II is inti-
mated that General Pershing has sent
strong Aeinforcements to the Americans.
AT cotomarachic, thirty miles north
west OF Guerrero, American cavalry. un-
der Colonel Erwin, surprised a band of
200 villa bandits and dispersed them.
The Americans had no losses. Four of the
Mexicahs. ssere killed and four wounded.
All o4ffhe' Western chihuahua country
is filled with bandit bands, which have
been concentrating to move against the
Americans at Colonia Dublan according
TO reports.
Below Chihuahua City and the noun
tains to the west American cavalry de-
tachments are chasing the bandits again,
according to today's report. Invariably
the reports say that civilians are aiding
the bandits in every possible way.
In the engagement at Tomachic Satur-
day two American soldiers were killed
and three were wounded Six Mexicans
were killed and 10 wounded,
While official reports made no mention
OF Villas whereabouts. Aviator Willis.
who passed through here to Fort Sam
Houston. to be treated for injuries, ex-
pressed the belief that Villa was in the
section between Minaca and Satevo. Most
of the expeditionary forces are concen-
trated at the Namiqulpa and Dublan base
camps. but a picked force of several
hundred cavalrymen is far below Nami-
'quipa. keeping up the search for the bandit
leader.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
SPREADS OUT GOWNS
. AND LIES DOWN TO DIE
Woman Suing for Divorce Here
Takes Gas After Failures to
Achieve Stage Career

While divorce proceedings. instituted by
her, are pending in the hands of a referee
appointed by the courts here. Mrs. Julie
Singleton Marsh. 80 years old, wife of
Forest Marsh. a New York investment
broker, was found dead by gas in her
apartment, at 140 West 55th street, in the
latter city. Four letters, written by~Mrs,
Marsh shortly before her death and found
in her rooms by the police, contribute to
the mystery of her suicide Two are ad-
dressed to men. The Coroner took pos.
session of them, but refused to divulge tho
name of one of the addresses.
Mrs. Marsh before she killed herself
removed TO the library cage containing
parakeets
Estrangement from her husband and
the subsequent divorce action in this city,
together with the fact that she was dis
appointed In her ambition to achieve a
stage career. are believed to be the mo-
tives for Mrs. Marshs suicide, Her hus-
band comes of a wealthy Cleveland fam
lily. and Mrs. Marsh before her marriage,
FIVE years ago. was a society belle OF
Atlanta Ga. Marsh conducts a broker
age business at II Broadway, New York
Incompatibility is the basis of the d.
Vorce suit. About one year ago. Marsh
told the New York police. his wife de-
cided to become an actress.
He objected. There were quarrels, but
the young wire persisted, ana aItef a
course at a dramatic school made her
debut at Atlantic City in "The Benefit
OF the Doubt" The show was not sue
cessful and two subsequent starts in New
York also failed. Her melancholia in.
creased.
When Mrs. Marsh entered her apart
ment Tuesday night, according to her
maid, she was unusually gloomy. She took
from her wardrobe her stage gowns and
spread them about the rooms. Look at
them" she remarked. There they all
are. i am sick and tired of the whole
business" She was found dead yesterday
morning.
A man called at Mrs. Marsh's apart
ment late Tuesday evening. The police
are trying to find him. He left after
brief visit, but returned. The maid said
she heard loud angry argument about
a black box, apparently the receptacle for
Mrs Marsh's jewelry. This box is miss
ing.
1t was after the maid had retired that
Mrs. Marsh donned a teagown, went to
the kitchen, closed doors and windows
turned on the gas, and sat down on
chair with her head on her folded arms
on a table,
The letters found in the apartment were
addressed to her mother, Mrs. N. L. L.
leighton. Atlanta; Eugene Newbold, 110
West 57th street New York, which is the
Lotus Club; ]. F. Uhl, 10 West 4sth
street and the fourth note which the
police are holding a secret
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
GENERAL SUFFRAGE COUNCIL
Organization Will Act as Clearing,
House for Various Societies

The formation OF general suffrage
council for Philadelphia will be discussed
today at a meeting OF Representatives
of suffrage organizations independent OF
the Woman Suffrage party, but affiliated
with II in its work.
The meeting which will be held at 235
South 9Th street. will be attended by rep
resentatives of the Equal Franchise So
cety OF Pennsylvania. the Catholic
Woman Suffrage League, the Philadelphia
County Society and others. The council.
1t is said, will act as u clearing house
for the smaller societies. the efficiency of
which the suffrage leaders do not question.
The meeting was called by committee
consisting of Miss Mary H. Ingham. chair
man; Miss Sarah Chambers, Mrs. G. II.
Dickerson. Mrs. Margaret c. Klinglesmith
and Mrs. Edward McCollin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
CARRANZA FLEES CAPITAL;
U. S. OFFICIALS IN QUANDARY

WASHINGTON. April 27.-with Car
ranza's government tottering TO fall, of
hcials today expressed ssave fears as TO
the future OF American relations with
Mexico. simultaneously with the receipt
of reports that General Obregon. Minister
OF War In the de facto government, was
nearing the border to confer with Genl
eral Scott and General Funston, came
word that First Chief Carranza was be-
lisved TO have sought refuge In flight from
Mexico City supposedly TO Vera Cruz.
Doubt was expressed, therefore, as to
the binding character OF any agreement
Obregon may enter into with the Ameri-
can Government IL he insists that he Is
acting for Carranza. II carefully laid
plans to oust Carranza now are successful
Il is expected that Obregon. long slated
As the successor to the present hrst chief
Immediately will seize the Feins OF gov-
ernment. 1t Is conceded in all circles that
0bregon controls the Mexican army. II
another change is TO be rung in the nu-
Inerous succession OF heads OF the Mexican
Government, the wonder here Is whether
0bregon VIII risk the ire OF the Mexican
populaee by a0luieseing In the presence OF
the American forces "a Mexico. Until Il
i known just 5Ehat the fates have IN store
Ter carranza and his mobile de facto gov
ernment, officials here are not willing 70
hazard a guess as TO the outcome of the
Forthcoming border conference.
With carranza's power believed TO be
erumbllng into oblivion. another problem
faces President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing: What ahall be done with Henry
p. Fletcher. Angbassador-eleet to MexlcOa
E'ur weeks Air. Fletcher has been IN
Washington under instruction" as State
nepaftHaent ofitiaIs put H. II Is said
4aak ne Is studying diplomatic correspond
eHpe with MexicoE-admlttedly voluminOus
zn1 strictly secret As a matter OF fact.
Hf Fletcher u kept here because Wash
InEtoH does not know where to send him.
when Il was deeided TO send Fletcher 70
Mexico. carranza, although recognized by
TIE United States. vas on the move. Later
He announced the establishment Of his
capitai AZ Queretaro hut there were no
ladicatlons that he would remain there
Ihen same the nezs that Carranza. his
Cabinet. the de- faet0 government. AL were
azAin On wheels. this time en- route for
Aezieo citF. Overnight have come re-
Hqrts q me First Chiefs Hight to Vera
2Eu4 In al Washington today there
za0id not Be found single person who
#aoVs what the capital OF Mexico il AZ
IHfe writing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
YILLISTAS RALLY
NEAR MINACA TO
POUNCE ON DODD
Americans Press Pursuit as
Bandits Mass in Guer-
rero Region
CLASH EXPECTED SOON
Scott, With Official Order, to
Meet Obregon-Carranza
Flees Capital

News of another battle with Viii
listas is expected hourly, as advanced
American troops in Mexico to "get
Villa" have concentrated near Minaca,
in the Guerrero district, where also
more than 500 Villa followers have
rallied for an attack.
General obregon has passed Chi
huahua City on his way to Juarez to
confer with Generals Scott and Fun
ston. Upon the outcome of these
negotiations rests Americas future
policy toward Mexico.
First Chief Carranza is reported to
have fled to Vera Cruz. If he has
been shorn of power, complications
may follow the negotiations made
through his War Minister, obregon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-27
INDOOR HORSE SHOW IN
3D REGIMENT ARMORY
OPENS THIS AFTERNOON
Fifth Annual Exhibition At
tracts Some of Best Horses
in the East and So
ciety, Too
ELEVEN CLASSES TODAY

Some Of the best horses in the East,
owned by prominent society people and
horse lovers, will be seen when the Phila-
delphia Indoor Horse Show opens its 5th
annual exhibition at o'clock this after
noon, in the Sd Regiment Armory, Broad
and Wharton streets.
Eleven classes comprising 90 entries
will be shown this afternoon. one of the
most interesting features of the program
will be the exhibition Of 13 police Off
GERS mounts, in class A. scheduled TO 60
in the ring at 2:35 p. m. Other classes
will be harness ponies aged horses, saddle
ponies 1.-TWO classes), runabouts, gig
horse, ladies' saddle horses, jumping po-
nies. novice harness ponies and lightweight
hunters.
Many new features have been inaugu-
rated with this years show. Cash prizes
will be given for the first time The ring
has been greatly enlarged, and special
accommodations have been made for
stabling near the armory. A record list
of exhibitors has entered horses
This afternoons exhibitors include
many of next seasons debutantes, Miss
Margaret La Rue and Miss Constance
Vaucain will exhibit in the ladies' sad
die horse class which will go In the ring
at 3:40 D. m. Many other society people
will also exhibit. Among the judges will
be Reginald @. Vanderbilt, famous as
Judge of harness horses, and Lewis 70.
Waring. of New York, a judge OF hunters.
The committee in charge of the show
includes: Chairman. Mrs. Walter c.. Han
cock; secretary, Mrs. Paul j. Snyder
Miss Laura Carnel, Mrs. Gardner Cas-
satt, Mrs. Percy NJ. Chandler, Mrs. Her
bert Lincoln Clark, Mrs william j.. Clo-
thier, Mrs. Charles A. r. Goldman. Mrs.
VIM. NJ. EllSins, Mrs. Frank Griswold Mrs.
John Cooke Hirst, Mrs. |. w. Hollings-
head, Mrs Wilmer Krusen. Mrs. VIM. 8.
Newcomet, Mrs. John M. Patterson, Mrs.
George Peterson, Mrs. Joseph Rogers,
Miss Mae C. Stokes. Mrs. Edwin II. Ware,
Mrs. Wm G. Warden, Mrs. S. Merrill
Weeks. ...r. 49,.
Among those who have contributed to
the show are Il. T. Stotesbury, Mrs, AL
fred G. Vanderbilt, Alexander van Rens-
selaer Reginald c. Vanderbilt. Joseph B.
Wldenor. Miss Anna b. Gllpin, DR.. Will
mer Krusen. James Il. KunSel. James Lal-
lou, Samuel NJ. Vauclain. The L'Aiglon
Cup, j. II. Cummings, w. Hinckle Smith.
Miss Amy du Pont, j. f.. caldwell &
Co.. S. Harry Conover, Miss Marjorie
Thomas, William du Pont, Mrs. l. W.
Hollingshead, Bailey Banks & Biddle,
Herbert Lincoln Clark. Miss Florence and
John Goldman. Miss Marion e. Moore, Mrs
E. s. whitaker, The Rittenhouse Cup, The
Warren Cup, Miss Gladys Belmont P.
NJ. Chandler, Charles Ross Hamilton, Jr.
F. T.. Chandler, Miss Priscilla Weeks,
Strawbridge & Clothier Mrs. John C. Han
cock. Otto T. Moock C Co., John C. Han
cock, Miss Anna Marie Pereira, Mrs
Frank Richards George Peterson. Samuel
ID. Riddle, William G.. Warden. Samuel P.
Leeds, j. Campbell Thompson. New York;
A. b. Coke. Rodman Wanamaker, A. W.
Atkinson, Macdonald & Campbell.