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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
MURDERERs OF AKERS ARE
sHOT-DIED CURSING GRINGO

I'll Paso, Texas, Jan. "3.--Bernardo
and Frederick Duran, the Mexican
cattle thieves. condemned to die by
the Carranza authorities for the kill
ing Of Bert Akers at San Lorenzo. a
few miles below the international
boundary, Friday, were executed at
daylight today in the cemetery at the
city Of Juarez. The body of Akers
was inferred here this afternoon. The
bodies of the Mexicans were buried
Immediately. but that of Bernardo,
who confessed to having fired the
shots that killed Akers, was exhumed
to satisfy a doubt concerning the
identity Of the slayer.
Douglas Downs, another American
who was with Akers seeking stolen
cows, and who escaped the bullets of
the Mexicans, declared last night af-
ter seeing Bernardo Duran that the
prisoner was not the man. Downs
was at Juarez cemetery when the face
of the executed man was exposed this
afternoon and then admitted that he
previously had been mistaken. Amer
lean officials were with Downs, and
their certifcation that the slayer had
been duly executed served tonight TO
calm feeling at Ysleta where Akers
and Downs lived, which authorities
believed might result in trouble.
Three Mexicans previously arrested
in connection with cattle stealing at
Ysleta, were removed to Jail in FL
Paso for protection.
The Duran brothers died cursing
Ameicans. Bernardo appealed for
mercy on behalf of his brother Fed
erico.
at is unjust to kill two of us for
one American" he said. at is Civ
ing two eyes for one tooth. | am
willing TO die, because killed the
gringo but my brother ought to be
allowed to live"
The bullets of the firing squadron
killed Federico, but Bernardo was still
conscious after he fell, and the officer
commanding the firing squad gave
him the "mercy shot" through the
head.
The execution was attended by 80
Americans, Of whom u number were
women.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
JUDGE MoNCUs' ANSWER

lima, N. NJ, Jan. II, 1916.
Editor The Tucumcari News,
Tucumcari, N. Mex.
Dear Sir:-
| notice copy of an article pub
lished by La Voz Publica Of Santa
Rosa, N. NJ, and answered by r. A.
Prentice in your paper.
| wish TO state that this article Is
the limit for any newspaper to pub
lish.
Mr.. Prentice has ably answered this
article, but wish to make few state
monts myself.
A peace complaint against Earl Ell
lott brought by Segundo Salas, in "a
change of venue from Montoya. All
witnesses appeared on day set for
trial. On case being called all wit
nesses were sworn and examined, with
competent interpreter, sworn to in
terpret correctly from Spanish into
English and from English into Span
ish.
The said Segundo Salas at first
denied under oath as to ever swearing
TO this complaint against Earl Elliott
and also denied his signature affixed
to this said complaint. But finally
admitted to his signature but stated
he did not accuse Earl Elliott of the
things set forth in this complaint. The
malicious prosecution showed to be
so evident that ] dismissed the case
at the cost of the complaining witness.
But did not assess the defendants at
torney fees against him.
As to the case of Segundo Salas
versus Earl Elliott, assault and bat
terry. II appears that the said Earl
Elliott had already plead guilty to
this charge and paid his fine, as this
complaint had been filed through err
ror, and the prosecuting witness stat
ed that the case might as well be
dismissed. as he thought it would be
sooner or later anyway. So there
was nothing to do but dismiss the
case.
Now as to the defendants attorney
intimdating the prosecuting witness
and also the court. A greater false
hood could not be published
A man that would publish such
HNuNtllcIlIS uS IillS uTlltlt COuthnitus
publish them on hearsay, ought not to
be allowed to run a newspaper.
No doubt he obtained the substance
Of the article from person posing
rs an attorney, one of these two-by-
four kind, who, more than probably.
has already been disbarred repeatedly
from rr"ctic'lg in any court, from
justice court up.
Now as to the race question. This
thing had never entered my mind.
believe that the Spanish people should
have their rights just the same as
other people, and | will always en-
deavor to give them their just dues.
| am perfectly satisfied that when
this complaint is brought up before
the district court, we will see how
badly the prosecuting witness has
been treated.
hope in the future, when this
Santa Rosa newspaper wants to print
an article, that the editor will have
judgment enough, to use a more re-
liable source of information.
Yours very truly,
K. l.. MONCUS
Justice of Peace, Ina, n. M.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
WIFE WILL NOT EAT UNLESS
CITY FEEDS HUSBAND

A new conner to Tucumcari has be-
come intimately acquainted with the
officials by his persistent begging for
food. He has wife and children and
says he formerly lived in Oklahoma.
He found n half dug-out north of the
track and moved his family there for
the winter it is thought.
The man is in very good health con-
sidering, but is looking for job, not
work, but just common job, with
wages attached to it. The other day
Il man approached this newcomer and
wanted him to work for him. The day
was Friday and Of course that being
an unlucky day he could not consent
to thing like that, but the worst of
it all is that this family has no money
with which to buy grub, so an officer
is detailed to go over and bring the
kids to town and feed them at res
taurant. The wife refuses to come un-
less her husband Is invited. The hus-
band refuses to let the officers take
his wife food unless he is to share IT
with her.
Some of the councilmen have recelv-
ed threats of serious consequence un-
less the city furnishes him food, and
he has sent the marshal word that he
has been bother enough and unless
they cease to visit his new acquired
home they will have a more serious
charge than vagrancy to place to his
credit. He has never told how many
cemeteries he has inaugurated back in
Oklahoma but this paper is promised
something sensational If he is not Civ
en- his daily bread.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
PROMINENT COUPLE
MARRIED WEDNESDAY

Miss Hannah Bonem, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Bonem, of this city.
was united in marriage to Mr.. Chas.
Kohn, of Montoya, Wednesday even
ing, January 26th, at 1880 o'clock,
the Rev. DR.. Martin Zielanka, Of III
Paso, Texas, officiating.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white, while the groom wore con-
ventional black. The ring ceremony
was used and the room was gorgeous.
ly decorated with flowers and other
ornamentation. Only immediate rela-
tives and friends of both families were
in attendance. but the affair was one
Of the most beautiful and elaborate
ceremonies ever witnessed in our lit
tie city.
After the ceremony was over the
dinner served at tho Vorenberg Hotel,
where especial pre- cJarations had been
made to serve the guests, was an
nounced and all repaired to the hotel
where bountiful repast, served in
courses. was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kohn left on the Col
den State Limited for various points
in the east where they will spend the
honeymoon. They expect to be gone
until about the 10th Of March.
Both the contracting parties receiv-
cd many beautiful and costly pres
entS. The groom's present to the
bride, was a costly gold platinum set
with diamonds, which she wore at the
wedding.
The many friends wish them an en-
joyable honeymoon and a happy and
prosperous life together.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
LYE CAUSES DEATH OF BOY

About nine months ago Clifford, the
l2-ycar-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. p. M.
Armstrong, of Cuervo, accidentally
drank some concentrated lye, and was
thought to have nearly recovered his
former health, when his stomach gave
him distress. His throat was nearly
closed when he was brought to this
city for medical treatment. He had
been here but two weeks when he
was suddenly taken worse and died
within few hours.
The remains were taken TO Cuervo
Monday in Mr.. Adair's auto, where
the funeral was held.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
TWO CHILDREN DIE

Scarlet fever claimed the little son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Williams last
Sunday morning, after an illness of
but a few days. On Monday following
the little two-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Williams died of the same
disease,
Mr., and Mrs. Williams have the
sympathy of the entire community
in this sad bereavement as it certain
ly seems like they have had more than
their share of sadness in the taking
of two of their little children.
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PERFECT ORGANIZATION

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Jan. 25.--At
one of the most enthusiastic gather
ings of its kind ever held In New Mex
leo, the Stockmen's Guaranty Loan
Co. perfected its organization at a
meeting of stockholders In the COM
pany's building here Saturday after
noon. The meeting was attended by
prominent stock growers from almost
every county In the state.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27
DIVERSIFIED CROPS

Agricultural College, N. NJ, Jan. 20
Diversified crops, together with the
hog, COW and hen, are the salvation
of dry farmers in New Mexico. This
belief was subscribed to by agricul-
tural experts and practical farmers,
gathered together at the Farmers
Congress held at the Agricultural Col
lege during the first week in January.
II is conceded that the value of diver
sified crops, and of the hog, COW and
hen as mortgage lifters and dividend
payers, is generally realized by the
people of the dry farming sections of
the state. 1t is possible, however, that
il is not generally known that the SER
vices of the entire staff of teachers
and experts of the Agricultural Col
lege and Experiment Station are al
ways at the disposal Of the farmers,
who are invited to ask by mail at
any time for information, instruction
and advice regarding any difficulty in
connection with farm management,
crops, livestock, poultry, or any dis
ease affecting grains, fruit or live
stock. Extensive experiments have
been made on dry farming problems,
with a view to placing the Agricul-
tural College in position to offer def
mite, helpful advice TO those who need
it. II Is the aim of DR.. George Il,
Ladd, president of the college, TO rem
der service to the people of the state
and assurance is given that the Col
lege and Experiment Station is ready
and at any time will gladly cooperate
in every way possible with those who
submit farm troubles by correspond.
ence.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

The merchants report good business
this winter and are expecting another
good year. New goods are arriving
every day in carload lots and Tucum-
carl merchants can compete with any
place on earth. Some newcomers say
meat sells cheaper here than in the
east and other household necessities
are as low as possible.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

n. V. Gallegos and family are NOV
ing to Santa Rosa this week, where
they expect to make their future
home.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

j. p. Hogland and D. ID. Dranson,
were here from Kirk today and re-
port plenty of moisture from the re-
cent snow to insure good crops.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-01-27

FOR SALE-Five-passenger sec
ond-hand Ford, excellent condition;
bargain. Apply w. d. Gallaher, at
Troup's ware house. 1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
MAKES ADDRESS AT ROCK HILL.

ROCK Hill Herald, July %.
The quarterly meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce was held Friday
evening, DR.. S. II. Edmunds, of sum
ter being the speaker of the occa-
sion. Owing to the fact that the con-
gressiOnal aspirants were speaking
also, the meeting was an abbreviated
affair, consisting of DR.. Edmunds' ad-
dress and the election of five directors
The following were elected: A. c.
Patterson, L. +. Waldrop, j. w.
ONcal, II. u. Thomas, J. r. Reid.
DR.. Edmunds spoke on City Build
Ing. Though brief, the talk was Il
gem and was thoroughly appreciated
by all present. The subject was pre-
sented in Il concise, and eloquent
manner and the suggestions advanced
were Of most helpful character.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
SUMTER. s. Q, WEDNESDAY,, Vo
PARALYSIS At BENMETTsv|LLE
LITTLE GIRL FOUR YEARS OF
AGE CLAIMED BY INFANTILE
SCOURGE.
Younger Child i'm Same Town De.
veiops Case--PrOtectiOn Measures
Taken-RepOrted to State Board.

Bennettsville, July 21.-Little Ruth,
the 4-year- -old daughter of Mrs. Tom
Wright, died this afternoon from in
fantsle paralysis at the home of her
grandfather, Mr.. Sam Wright. on
Fayetteville avenue. The malady was
SO diagnosed yesterday and quaran-
tine established. 1t is said that a
younger child developed the same
trouble today. Full reports were
promptly made to sloeal and State
boards of health, a 1every known
preventative has .Sen employed
against extension she disease.
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IlluDlE uIIIlllTlA LIKELY
skl1URE OF AMERICAN MAILS
AND BOYCO1T OF AMERICAN
FIRMS Is GRIEVANCE.
ascsetasy Pclk Isssscs Statement That
Un1>aa sesecs = Reronling Very Inn
pat1sns over Fsllure Of England to
AneWes 20 Inapisy.

Washinston. July GA very se-
ricps contrtwersy between the United
9tatss and orsat Britain and her al.
Me- y Impending. Two matters OF diff
foFencs have arisen threatening the
friendly relations Of the countries
The british boycott Is Of the
ersatsst Importance. British inter.
ferenos with the American mails 4,
another difference. That the situation
= serious Is indicated by the fact that
Aesing Secretary OF state Polk has is.
sus1 the following authorized state,
q,oo&; 'Thc state department. u be-
crmins very impatient ovep/the fail
ulS % Great Britain to reply to oul
mnl iaquiry."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
RENEW ASSAULTS AT vERDUN


Paris. July 22.-The Germans re-
hewed their assaults on the Verdun
front last night, but were beaten off.
the Germans attacked
the French position in the Vosges
mountains, but were beaten off by the
iire from the French infantry and cur
tain fire from the French.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
SETTLEMENT WITH MEXICO.
agreement Reached to Refer Dis.
putcd Questions to Commission

washington. July 21.-The Unite 4
states VIII accept the suggestion of the
dcfacto government of Mexico for y
setticment by commission of three
oi the questions outlined in the Mex
lean note of July 18th. The State de-
partment VIII insist I'm turn on the
acceptance by the Mexicans that the
commission bind the Carranzistas to
insure adequate protection of the
American border from the Mexican
size. The finding of the commission
Is subject to the approval of both gov.
srnments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
NEW pARy IN MEXICO.

Gen. rrevino = q be at Head Of
Goyernmy =
Ell Pas9 ATly 22.-The leaders Of
the new 5alist party assert that ali
of nortl Mexico with the army of
CarraL as is ready to support q
party that seeks control of the repub-,
lie. Gen. Trevino, the Carranza COM
mander at Chihuahua, is reported to
be the one leading the party.
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have seen hard service attending the
doctors in the hospital tents. The
members of the corps live on a hill,
slightly isolated from the rest OF the
camp, where they have net company
street lined with tents of the trien-
gular type. They are distinguished
from the men of other units by q red
hat cord instead oe tAeS -
black Of the officefs All the - = g y
the enlisted men OF the tn ~
ments.
The camp sweltered through anoth-
er very hot day today. partly relieved
in the afternoon by feeble breexe
that came and went by fits and starts.
Natural shade is very scarce, the few
slender pines that still retain resi-
dence in the camp site offer but
poor protection against the persistent
and unfailing sun. Camp Moore is by
no means congested in it's arrange
ment and trip for any reason means
long, hot walk. The perspiration
that has soaked shirts and trousers
for the last two days brought on q
celebration Of wash day along several
company streets today. Privates and
"nOn-coms' could be observed hang
ing out clothes on a line stretched be-
tween two tents, or wringing them
out of a tub, clothed meanwhile in
pleased smiles, mustaches and some
times a blanket
The corral where the horses and
mules of the two regiments are kept
is situated down the hill below the
cantonment of the Charleston Light
Dragons. The scenery thereabouts 10
that of three-reel Western drama.
The management of the corral has
been recently taken over by the mem.
bers of the engineers company.
Men who have had experience at
clerical work have tucked themselves
ecurely into several soft berths dur
ing the last few days. Around regi-
mental headquarters and camp head
quarters there have accumulated her
culean labors to be performed in keep
ing books making out forms, writing
letters, checking property and the
like, and men who have been in Of
fees at home have been detailed for
this work in considerable numbers
thereby escaping long hikes, much
burning sun and golden opportunity
to chop stove wood or meander ccas-
lessly up and down a sentiners foot
path. .-,T
Company X. I'd regiment. from
Florence, went on a long hike this
morning over to DiXiana. a small sta
ton on the Seaboard, about six miles
from camp.
A moving picture man from Column
bia spent yesterday in camp making
pictures of the two regiments and OF
varying scenes on the camp site.
Tomorrow will be enrolment day at
camp. According to the rules recently
decided on by the Democratic execu-
tive committee each company COM
mander has been supplied with an en-
rolment book to enroll the members
of his command. There will be an en-
rolment book from each company at
regimental headquarters for men who
are not from the county from which
the regiment comes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
PcaICE DISCOVER CLUE.

Bea1eve Statement In Diary May re-
veal Mystery Connected With wo-
nanf Death. .fh
Boston. July 22.-Thc police dis
covered In DR.. Celia Adams diary an
entry concerning her relations with
DR.. Atwood. hor fiancec. which may
solve the mystery OF her death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
GERMAN ATTACKS RErULsED.

Aeroplanes lombard French Positions
--Gesman Airman Brought Down.
Paris July 22.-The enemy's sur
prise attack at Lafillc Morte were re-
pulsed. A violent bombardment is
progressing In sectors of the Fleury
and Fumin wood. The Germans af-
ter sharp bombardment attacked the
French positions on the northeastern
side. but were repulscd. A German
aercpiane was brought down near
Metz. German aviators bombardod
Belfort unsuccessfuily.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-26
villa ACTIVITY BECOMES Sc
RIOUs.

Pershias Alarmed q Raids Being
Asads b Forces q Bandit Chief
Washington. July ss.--The State de-
partmelat has Instructed Consul
Rodgers TO call the Carranxa govern
msnt's attention. to the reported &C.
tivity OF villa. Pershing's dispatches
say that villa activity is becoming Sc
rious.
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have been much shorter than the ono
which has been taken.
3 Repor0 this morning indicated that
the crest had reached the A. c. l..
bridge at st. Stephens. The water
there was over the track, which was
being held down by long line of coal
cars heavily loaded with sand and no
serions damage was expected. Train
No 81 passed over this track Sunday
merning and shortly thereafter trains
over this bridge was annulled. At
the time No. b2 passed over, the water
was up TO the crossties and still rising.
|aA* Camden Junction on the Wateree
lfwas learned that the water is again
12slng Rhere, and 1t is feared that it
!s1jli force "a cessation of the work OF
irep&irins the trestle, which was wash
ted away there. This work had been
Ftafted as the water receded. How
ever. mo further damage to the trestle
US; expected from the present rise in the
river. At Camden the water was at
4e 4eet, 1t was stated this morning,
eld still rising, but only very slowly.
Whtle this had forced the Seaboard
Air Line gang to suspend work for a
while, II was not expected to rise any
lha2Her. or sufficiently high to infiict
any further damage. Three men were
hurled into the flood on Saturday
lnoshing and drowned in the stream
while wQrking on the Seaboard Air
4 llIA4s hxldse,
4 s %Ae Southcrn Railway sustained
! lBOch less damage than w. ex-
< sSoi their Kingville- Marion lina
I e ~ 4 Onlx ona 4 sn.all
Itrestle waA washed away. it was learn
led. All Of the, rest Of the trcstle was
intact and this small damage will be
speedily repaired. s.
| Governor Stuart in The City.
Sunday shortly after noon through
Sehboard Air Line train between New
York and Jacksonville arrived at the
SeabOard station and was marooned
there for the day. getting out by way
Of Remini late at night The train
had twelve cars, five day coaches. mail
and express cars and five Pullmans.
The Pullman cars were loaded with
tourists, who were carried much out
of their way on their trip to Southern
points. On board the train were Gov.
Stuart of Virginia and several men,
bers of his staff, who were on trip
connected with personal business in
Southern Georgia. One Of the men,
bers of Gov Stuart's staff was Col.
Lee Paschal, one of the men who built
the Claremont Hotel in this city.
| A detachment of seventy-seven re-
cruits In the coast artillery service
were also on board the train, travel
ing in two cars from Columbus, Ohio,
to Fort Screven. Ga, just outside Of
Savannah. They were in charge Of
Sergeant Quackendoll and corporal
of the United States army. There
were also several men from the naval
training school at Norfolk, who were
on their way to their hOr:e in Geor-
gia on furloughs.
| This morning one of the Seaboard
Air Line trains while being transferred
from the Coast Line track to the Sea-
board Air Line track was derailed at
the switch at East Calhoun steet. The
rail turned and two of the cars were
OF the track. The track had to be re-
placed and strengthened before the
cars, Pullman and the dining car,
were replaced on the track, so that
the train could proceed.
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BRITISH STEAMER sUHMARINED

Artillery Dneis i'm Sommc Ilcgion-
Heavy BOmbnrtimcnt In Four. Faux.
London. July 22.--Artillery duels
were In progress through the night on
the somme front. No infantry en-
gagements are reported. The British
and German positions I'm the -Four
Faux sector were heavily shelled. The
British steamer Wolf was unk. prob
ably by a submarine. In the North
sea.
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WEST WILD SEE FINAL STRUG-
GLE. rs

Gen. Haig Says Decision OF European
War Will be Made i'm West.
Paris, July 22.-Gen. Douglas Haig,
the British commander, in a state
ment given out today said: THE su-
preme decision of the war will take
place on the western battlefield