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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

time, o TO the danger of some drunk
killing him. Another saloon kecnor has
offered to sell out for $50. Another
says that il the people of the COM
munity sign n rcmonstrance against
granting any licenses whatever, he
will sign it also, while the fourth does
not like the business and wants TO let
90 Of the bears tail. While I'm an
enemy Of the business I'm not an en-
envy of the men engaged in it. ] be-
lieve these Logan saloon Keepers will
be amonablc to reason, and ] call up
IN the present county commissioners
and the county commissioners-elect to
refuse a renewal of any present license
there or the issuance of any new H.
cense for the following reasons:
First-Uhe wcakcst) Political. Pro
hibition is the order Of the day. It
IS assured in 25 states and Alaska.
making-dry states and dry counties
So per cent of the L. s. and CO per
cent of our people under prohibition.
MI Of Canada hut one province. Rus
sia. China, ENGLAND talking it, Nor
way, Sweden. Denmark nearly dry ard
.,hol CoIcroJo In 1910 ,ot H., sEooo
Ire in ,oI4 bv 20 ooo ,rd ,goinst hoo,
nloro in to,G Ly 90 ooo hove ho,y GO,
,iwor, l. gro,yinr oyo,., yybcro
Bryan has just started n campaign
To make the democratic party declare
ain cort,irir n,o,,,,, tbo l. r,,ction
l., nc i, b,s oIro,rboro
Second Common ordiror,
ovorvd,v m,n.lo.m,r i]neticn Jomnnds
,bo, ,.on nroy;do = i,;, .rI o1oono.,
rr,tocfor go. c.t iii or no ncnoco i,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14
Ssbseriptiss-3l.es per Year
The TucumcariN News
Published Every Thursday
IRA X FURR, Editor and Publisher
Entered a. seeond-class matter al
IL postofice in Tucumcari, N. M, IN
der act Of Congress, March l, 1879.
Thursday, December IL, 1916
BUY E~ARLY-IT'S WISE

You might start Off with the rea-
son "the girl behind the counter and
the boon you'd confer on her. but the
chronic Christmas crowds show that
you don't care how long she works Oh
how late she drags home, so instead,
let's figure the PROFIT in buying this
week.
The average purse VIGOROUSLY has
sharper ears than the average heart
and if you n find an advantage in
avoiding the last minute jam, maybe
you'll choose your presents now in
stead Of then.
1t pays to shop early in a rising mar
ket and nobody can predict what is
likely to advance next. With supply
incredibly behind demand, price tick
cts on anything are liable to grow over
night, especially on gift-merchandise
which is apt to be scarce as December
progresses.
Why not have the best for the mon
ey-pick from complete assortments
be waited upon by attentive clerks
secure timely delivery and more than
likely ave a pretty penny? 'Tisn't
often that being kind and being selfish
achieve the same results,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Rev. Reasoner, Of The Christian de-
nomination, seems to have formed q
bad opinion of Logan during his re-
cent revival at that place. There are
other places in the county just as bad
but it is hoped that the laws of New
Mevico will be made so it will be i'm
possible for deals like he mentions to
90 unpublished. The majority Of an,
town or vicinity are usually decent
people, but when a few really bad ones
gain the upper hand and through feai
they are allowed to do as they please
it really seems that the whole town is
bad. Tucumcari once had such a repu-
tation that people were afraid to ge'
off of night trains here. but that day
is passed and the better class Of citi-
zenShip i awaking in all parts of the
west and it will soon be as unpleasant
for crooks. DRINKS and mean men and
women to get away with their work a
it is any place in the east.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

The federal bureau Of mines says
that by the Rittman process waste gas
oil which is worth two cents per gal
Ion may be converted into gasoline at
a cost of six cents per gallon. While
this may be of interest to the motor
lists, it will also very probably interest
your Uncle John; and your Uncle John
has a way of a~nnexing these little
unique appratuses. He already has a
few of them he paid a cool million for
to keep them off the market so thai
the price of gasoline could be adjust.
ed In each state to suit Uncle.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc and mail it to Fol.
oy G. Co., 1885, Sheffield Ave-, Chlca.
70, ILL.,, writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return {
trial package containing Foley's Hon.
ey and Tar Compound, for coughs
colds, and Group; Foley Kidney Pills
for pain in sides and back; rheumatism
backache, kidney and bladder ailments
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, n whole.
some and thoroughly cleansing cathar
tic, for constipation, biliousness, head.
ache and sluggish bowels.-Sands-Dor
sey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14
No Higher Price for This

While food and clothing have ad
vanced in cost, it is we'll for the sicl
that the prices of such reliable family
remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are no.
increased. Persons in moderate cir,
cumetanccs find doctors bills hard t.
Day in the easiest Of times. Don't neg.
lcct weak. tired or ~diSordered kidneya.
Foley Kidney Pills cost little and re.
lieve hackache, pains in sides and loins
sore muscles, stiff joints; rheumatism
pains and annoying bladder trouble.
Sands Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14
Bank Official Recommends Them

7. j. Norrell V. P. Bank of Cotton.
wood, Texas, writes: Beyond doubt
have received great relief and TAX,
Great pleasure in recommending Fole!
Kidney Pills. Kidney trouble make
n worried and hopeless, by aches
pains, soreness, stiffness, backache
rheumatism. These symptoms, as we!
IS sleep disturbing bladder disorders
ield quickly to Foley Kidney Pills
They cast out poisons and purify the
looA, Sands Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14
STONED ChiIdren.s Group Cough

"Three weeks ago two ri my chill
dren began choking and coughing, and
| saw they were having an attack OF
Group" writes Billy Mayberry, Eckert
Ca, Il got a bottle of Foley's Honey
e Tar and rave them n dose before
bedtime and soon their cough stopped
and they fell asleep, Next morning
their cough and all sign of Group was
gone Foley's Honey and Tar is n
standard low-priced remedy for colds,
bronchitis, Ia grippe coughs. Sands
Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

While Texas and other cotton state.
are growing jubilant over 20-cent cot
ton, a grower owe in Arizona ha.
just consented to turn loose Of a ll3.
bale lot for 81 cents a pound. A buye
from Boston paid the price, which /
believed to be the record, and consid
ers he made a good bargain.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

People over in the Panhandle pro-
pose to lower the cost Of living and
ut the same time rid themselves Of II
nurdensome pest by killing enough
Jack rabbits to fill 100 freight cars.
Those who have tried it declare jack
raht.t sausage is n real table delicacy.
Ell Pasu Times.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

President Wilson, "A few nights ago,
Il v a dinner in honor of Vance Nc
Cormick. The man whose brilliant
work at the head of the Democratic
national committee did so much to in
sure MIR. Wilson's continued occupancy
Of the White House surely earned the
meal and Likewise most anything else
within the gift of the president.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14
What TO do wken
Bockache comes on

~ found immediate relief In the use
" poi"y Kidney Pills, have recon-
mcuIcd them, and do not know OF .
rinrle i1stence when they failed to
Give reflex"
c. y. Landrum. a travelling salesman
writes from San Angelo. Texas: DRY
i,g over rough roads and In all kinds
of weather gave me acute pains IN tht
back aud ! suffered greatly. ] fount
T.luf IN the use of Foley Kidney Pulls
and before the first bottle was used
tho pain in my back had entirely Cisap
pc frod and I have had no recurrence OF
~ 90 pains which frequently amounted
- almost neuralgia proportions
when h1ckachc comes on, ana "
ms as IA you can't stand the pair
ald pressure In your back you viii lnt
quick and grateful relief come will
the use OF Foley kidney pills. They
stop the cause Of the pain. case th'
stu aching Joints and muscles, ant
clear the poisous out OF your system
by helping your Fidro"s u bladder u
normal healthy action.
ShNDS-DORSEY DRUG co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Floyd Wayne as Happy jim Jane.
son and John German as Pepper"
cannot agree upon the girl question
Hear their discussion Thursday, Dec
u, 500. Masonic Opera House.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Reduced to its lowest terms, tn,
European war situation is this
Everybody wants peace on the othe,
fellows terms. Sequel: the fighting
on.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Jaunita Shaft as Evelyn Newcomh
the college belle, in Aaron Boggs.
Freshmans. Thursday Dec. 81.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Let the food-foroatallers keep thei,
impious hands Off the sacred American
Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Lois Hunter is the friend Of all tbs
girls. See Arahclla de Oliviera do tn,
Boygs Thursday night at Opera Hous,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Europe's implied invitation to Pres.
ident Wilson to command it to stor
fighting is decidedly naive.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Despite the "dry" victory, Detroit
people have their gasoline, and what
more do they want?
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-12-14

Popular Igs-'-E'ca effrys no premiums;
does not i.in - 'o'g5''1g oFrrrs." oaJ
smPi0ys No solicitors 10 secure svS.eyi0,ions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
EVILS WORSE THAN WAR

To the Editor OF EpcHin0 Ledger:
slr-I read letter headed Degenerate
America" and signed by "A Son OF the
Revolution" which is q 'lSnock" at the
general attitude of the people in regard to
war.
There arc some things worse than war.
When conditions exist in a country which
make life no better than slavery-where
two-thirds OF the people are hopeless Of
getting a decent living-how can any one
expect to find true patriotismf
The times are out OF joint" and Il takes
trials and hardships to produce real patri-
OTIS. Men need TO lenrn again that there are
more important things than stocks and
bonds. That Ford story has been denied.
man can suffer and be still and read of
things that make his blood boil. We have
read of such things done in this country
in the name Of law and government. Men
have talked about II and what they say
and have said does not sound very pleas
ant / want TO say to "A Son OF the Revo-
luton" do not worry about America de-
generating A small part of It may be but
the largest number OF people are all right
at heart and only little moro patient
and long suffering than were the oppressed
people OF earlier times They can be
stirred up" J. u.
Philadelphia, June 26.
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THE NEW SAGE COLLEGE

CINCE the first school for higher educa-
- tion for women was opened the world
has learned great deal. The early
women's colleges attempted to give to
women the same kind OF education that
men received in order to train them for
mems occupations. Nowadays even the
feminists admit that there ara certain
occupations for which women are better
adapted than for others. And We have
discovered also that II women are to
fulhi their primary mission some place
must be found in their education for In
struction in the duties Of motherhood
not the mere physical duties. but the
equally important function OF training
the chilli The first ten years OF life are
the most critical. II is the mother who
makes OF mars the citizen in those years
we have learned 70 specialize IN eduea-
ton ara to oner that which is needed
Tor the varied occupations OF women as
wen as q men. the Russell Sage College
of Practical Arts. which Is soon to open
is doors Ia Troy, Is the latest institution
endowed to equip women for the work for
which they are best ntted Its plans are
anlelilous. ana fhe Iuen and women ~
eha4ee 81 theif execution are wea quail
asa g. - aeFk sheT haEs 1n4sFtaksn.
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PHILADELPHIA's BLIGHT

During the convention Of the Ad Clubs IN
philadelphia this week opportunity viii be
given 70 place the metropolis OF the Com
monweatlh In its proper position before the
country. As this newspaper has frequently
pointed out, Philadelphia, with all It's noble
traditions, its unique place as the cradle OF
liberty and its transcendent features as q
manufacturing and commercial city, has not
occupied its proper position among the oities
OF the country. This as a result OF the con-
tinuaI political pickering and faetional ac-
tiyities OF several big contractors. who are
more interested in fat awards than they are
in maintaining the good name OF the States
metropolis.
Pennsylyania wants to be proud OF Phila-
delphls and It ought to be the business OF
the great mass OF the people within It's
boundaries 10 crush out the petty things
which detraot from the real greatness OF the
typical American city. Entirely too much
consideration Is given the near-sighted poli-
ticians who are constantly striving 70 ad-
vance their own selfish interests through ths
exploitation OF the higher ana more inipor-
tant interests Of the community at large.
Too long this condition has been permitted
70 obscure the nne constructive ana mert-
torious features q that admirable Phlladol-
rhia which q unknown beyond tbs borders
Of the Commonwealth. Pennaylsan anians. of
course. appreciate the true Wcrth of lne
lazEs natQFltf Ql - eitizenrxs bnt e sQng
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Seizures of Mail

Editor Of "What Do you Rnoto f"-Can
you tell me II It is in accordance with in
ternationallaw that England removes Amer
lean mail, or mall intended for America,
from neutral ships entering her waters7
H.a.
The American note of May "a argues that
the British practice Is contrary to. interna-
tional law and a violation OF The Hague
convention. A number OF precedenta are
invoked. covering American. British, French
and German practice. The note says: ''The
Government OF the United States is inclined
to the opinion that the class OF mail matter
which includes stocks. bonds. coupons and
similar securities is to be regarded as of
the same nature as merchandise or other
articles of property and subject to the same
exercise OF belllgerent rights. Money orders.
checks, drafts. notes and other negotiable
instruments which may pass as the equiva-
lent OF money are. IL is considered also to
be classed as merchandise. Correspondence,
including shipping documents. money order
lists and papers OF that character, even
though relating to enemy supplies or ex-
ports, unless carried on the same ship as
the property referred TO. are, In the opinion
OF this Government. to be regarded as gem
uins correspondents and entitled to unmo-
Tested passage"
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The U. s. s. Dale

Editor Of "Whdt Do You RnotoD-can
you give me description OF tho United
States ship Dale and something OF her his
tory7 J.H
A sailing sloop-of-war. lit feet length, 2s
feet beam, b6e tons. battery. 16 guns speed,
10 knotsi built at Philadelphia Navy Yard
launched November s. 1883; Commissioned
December IL, 1889. Her sponsor at the
time OF her launching was Commander John
NJ Dale. u. S. NJ, son OF Commodore
Richard Dale for whom the ship was named
From 1910 to 1s43 the Dale cFulsed on the
Pacific station; Is4s-4s, Pacific station and
actively engaged in the war with Mexico
1s60-55, African station; 1880 African
station 1851. cruising In search OF Confed-
crate priyateers and, attached to the At
Iantic blockadinE squadron. captured two
blockade runners; 1ss2-s5. guard and store
snip. Key West, Ella. lss5-Ge, laid up Ia
Ordinary From 1857 to 1884 the Dale
vas practice ship OF the United States Naval
Academy atAnnapolis; from 1856 to 1884 re-
ceiving ship Al the Washington Navy Yard
In 1895 she was placed In the service OF the
Naval Militia Of the state OF Maryland ana
Ia l90l her name waA changed 70 Oriolo
shs was used BY the Maryland Naval Militia
until her mama vas stricken from the iists
Ths present United states navy vessel Dale
Is torpedoboat destroyer launched az
Richmonds Va. July -, 1891.
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s nls1lonarg 10 China sent s144
sa ssld e ths American Bible society a.
~ s1Htfiantion @ tho celebration OF the
7Hnz=7=esa aHHsseFseFx & i,s founding.
t44 eeese distributed e.s00.o goo copies
- E.tIs4 p parzs of Bibles IN China sast
tzAE ga sn1ual report y the organize.
a eIza 1tsl eae native Chinese. not
@z k,1A Ens slssiona II aux way
&@ 1zo4 aspI1e pf ne Nsw Testament
= vs. q rIsnss end Ihei 10 has an
~ zazoese e p4l cepias 81 the
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his alleged offense, was a gross violation
of custom and law, and as n matter of fact
the verdict in such circumstances was a
foregone conclusion. Why add, to the In
famous farce the bitter irony of Irishmen
pleading to an English King for anything,
much less for favor which all the in
stincts and promptings of common humanity
constitute right?
Sir Roger Easement will not be executed
for the simple reason that such execution
would outrage the public conscience of the
civilized world. and just now tho good
opinion of the world. especially of the
United States is a thing which England
desires to cultivate rather than to outrage
]. ST. GEORGE JOYCE.
Philadelphia, June 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01
BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE

To the Editor Of Eventn0 Ledger:
sir-In your leading editorial of today
you say, I'VE have called the Colonel a
leader" Be good enough to go back over
your distinguished columns for tho last year
or 30 and then publish what else you have
called him. The hard names and vicious
epithets you have heaped on him may I'll
an entire page. but It would tust now make
awfully interesting reading.
Then note that your hero. Mr.. Charles u.
Hughes, lately OF the United States Supreme
Court, says in his letter OF yesterday ad-
dressed to the Colonel (this 'unspeakable
blatherskite"). IT wish TO have ali the aid
you are willing and able to give"
And then kindly inform your readers II
birds OF a feather still flock.
HENRY A BOMBERdER.
Philadelphia, June 81.
1.-THE EVENING LEDGER has 'Joshed" Colo
mel Roosevelt In the past and doubtless will
do so again in the future. but It has never
applied, any vicious epithets" to him nor
called him an 'unspeakable blathersklte. !"
II has considered the Colonel one of the
greatest Americans and has said so within a
few weeks, and It has been persuaded that
he would return 20 his original allegianoe
and work for the election of Republican
President this year The nice things we
have said about him would MI many col
umns-Editor OF EVENING LEDoERl
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Hon. Tseuehiya's Guide to HakOne

The dFaught OF pure air suspends
no poisonous mixture and always cleanse
the denlement OF our spirit During the
ures from our hands bat at the sunnner
months they are set freA
Ful Mountain and It's summit A. COW.
cred with permanent undtssolvins SNOW
and is regular conhguration hanging down
the sky line like an opened white ian
may be looked long at equal shaps from
several regions surrounding Il. Every one
who saw Il ever has nothing but applause.
Wind proper In quantity. suits to our boat
to slip BY sail, and moonlight shining On
the SKY shivers oaartzy lustre ever rlpples
Of the lake The cuckoo sinsi&g near b
our hotel plays On a harp. an the eulls
6ylng about 70 and FRO seek their food
IA The waves All these panozt ma may be
gathered enlx a ihis nlsep.
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LET HUGHES TELL TT ALL

To Tho Editor OF EUenfn0 Ledger:
Sir-You say relative to Mr.. Hughes
criticism of the Administrators policy in
Mexico that there is plenty more documen-
tary evidence for Mr.. Hughes to cite Sure
enough there is, and 1t extends back two
years before Wilson had any say. When
Americans were killed in Mexico and Mex
loans raided Douglas Ariz., killing five and
wounding eleven, Taft never raised hand.
Ten days after Madero was murdered and
revolution rampant everywhere, Taft said
Tn case like Mexico we must avoid
in every way that which ia called inter-
vention. and use all patience possible" etc
Yes. by all means have him cite the whole
story. OLD SOLDIER
PHILADELPHIA June 30
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Answers to Yesterday's Quiz

coast ssa B1 uS IN ho oa
quest.
2. .JugEernaut !or, Gapannsth); An aspect Of
70 tho car Of the god under which many be-
now understood to have been accidental.
3. MaharaJah; A princely title OF India.
q. The American indian population of the
United States Is about $4,000.
8. Twenty.one guns Is q presidential salute.
o. Windmill Island was In tho Delaware on
Market street.
7. Sir Walter Scott wrote ''Kenilworth."
8. A gallon Of water wcishs 81A pounds.
o, Porfristas: A Mexican faction, so called
from the first namo Of Portirio Dias.
10. Threo-cont. pieces. two-cent pieces. ono
cent pieces and half-cont pieces. N
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We ave not anxious 70 firht M,

We are not anxious to fight Mexico.
We should prefer to lend helping hand.
TO Furnish capital wherewith to restore
ruined Industries, to offer the inspiration
OF our energy and enterprise. 1t is indeed
mockery Of logic that any other intent
should be imputed to us in view of the
magnificent patience which this nation
has exhibited. But there must be law and
order south OF the Rio Grande. and fur
ther delay in the achievement OF that
desire cannot be tolerated. The rescuer
often has to knock the drowning man
unconscious before he can save his life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-01

Of tho society. which needs money to
carry on the work. think that the example
Of this heather and this Christian mission
airy ought to be followed BY American
Christians Those who agree with them
win receive grateful letter Of acknowl-
edgment for any contributions that they
may make.
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cAsEMENT MUST NOT HANG
40 the Editor ot EvenIn0 Lsd0er:

To tho Editor Of Evening Ledger:
Sir-The ill-advised EFFORT OF Irishmen of
this city to petition the British King for
Communication of the death sentence on Sir
Roger Easement is calculated to do the
Irish cause much harm and Easement no
good
Why should Irlshmen. especially those
who sympathized with the 6inn Feiners In
the recent revolt, debase themselves by hum
bly, asking his Britannia Majesty TO pre-
vent another murder? The trial OF Case
ment in an alien court, which had and has
no judicial jurisdiction over the location OF