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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-04

Robert Watchorn is in the southern
fields and will remain here for sew
eral days. He is making preparations
10 drill one or more wildcat wells,
somewhere in the southern portion of
the state. He is now drilling on the
Miller Brothers ranch on the Otoe
Indian reservation. He has one well
there that is making 5O,OOO,OOO feet
of gas and is furnishing fuel for other
operations. Mr.. Watchorn is of the
opinion that the southern portion of
the state will give up vast amount of
oil and he says that there is no rea-
son on earth that Ardmore should
not become as important an oil center
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-04

McMan Oil Company Clifton Rich
ards lease in section 1888 is very
active. No. Is on this lease is a rig
No. 16 is drilling at 200 feet, No. II
is drilling at 1850 feet, No. Is is a To-
cation. No. 10 is drilling at 900 feet.
No. 20 is drilling at $50 feet. No. p
is rig; Nos. 22 and % are spudding
and No. "a is rig.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-04
OIL and GAS NEWS

The Burford we'll in section 1862
south of Wilson is setting the 15-inch
casing at a depth of $50 feet. The drill
ing location is provided with plenty
of water.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-04

The 1914 Oil Company No. 10 En-
incline Colbert, in section 1888, is
drilling at depth of 1160 feet. No. IL
on the same lease is a rig. No. II is
a location, No. 13 is drilling at 1910
feet, and No. IA is location.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-04

Mrs. A. j. Walker came in yester-
day from the field and left for Evans,
vile, Indiana in response to a message
announcing the serious illness of her
mother. The mother is about so years
old and Mrs. Walker left here very
uneasy for her final recovery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-04

The TeXasOklahoma Syndicate
sometime called the Tidewater, whicl
is drilling southeast of Francis, 1
waiting for casing at depth of ,6Si
feet. One sand has been passet
through, which had a production o
about barrels.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

\ \ Jones, OF Las Vegas, lawyer,
%stockman. banker, capitalist, empire
builder and statesman, has Justly
earned the sobriquet OF First Citizen
OF New Mexico" As federal prosccu.
tor he brought powerful corporations
10 time; as business man he has been
a strong factor In the progress and
development of his community and
state; a. party leader his pre.emi
hence has long been recognized and
his counsel has long been sought; as
fret assistant to the secretary of the
interior Of the United States and as
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
J RESENT STATE EDUCATION-
Al MOVEMENT IS TRIBITE
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT

\ new state has no more powerful
i'truction 10 pro>pcctu g ,]ot,l"l- and
builders than good chool..
Thanks to hsr year of INTELLIGENT
and progressive Democratic udm.ui
ration IA New McN,co. the urw ,..a
nee it, admission has shown an ,uu-
'%ational growth unparalleled in the
west.
Under wise and economical Demo-
ratio administration the new state
u the year l9l5-lglG spent two and
4, third millions of dollars on the cIu-
alton of IT, hoy, and girls, it, young
men and men.
Under ~up-to-datc and efficient Dem
pcratic administration the new STATE
spending nearly twice a much mon
y on the education Of each boy and
Eirl IA, it did when New Mexico wa
admitted to the Union. The per cap
tia expenditure for the total school
cnsus has increased in that time from
$50 to over $1,000. The school pop
ulation has increased Il little morr
han 10000. The number of school
districts has increased from 100 to
ONE 1900.
In 1912 ove half the school dis
trictS had a term of five months or
less. In 1916 with "A few unavoidable
exceptions all the districts held no
less than "A sever months term and the
average term is over eight and a half
months.
In 1912 the average salary for men
teachers was S369.6S per year and for
women $3S9.S5. That year, i3S out
of 1898 teachers received less than
5000 per year. Now no teacher gets
less than $3.50 per year and the aver
age annual salary for all is $5O7 90.
In 1912 the state spent $~95i,I07.73 on
its public elementary and high schools.
In 1916 the state spends on these
schools l,7s5, 4s4. 90.
In 1912 the state spent on other ed
ucational institutions the sum of $780,
1906.
In 1916 il has increased this sum to
half a million dollars.
In 1912, 7SS districts owned their
school houses; 2l9 rented quarters,
poor and unsanitary and made
few of the school buildings IN
communities were suited for all
purposes.
Through state aid for school pur-
poses, practically every one of the 1900
districts now owns its own
building, modern, substantial, sanitary
well lighted, ventilated, heated and
equipped.
Industrial and agricultural educa-
ion are being introduced into the pub
ic schools. The standard required Of
teachers has been steadily raised, The
Farm clubs, industrial clubs, play
grounds, social centers and other up
features are being adopted. !
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

u. G. de Baca, present Lieutenant
governor ana Democratic nominee for
GOVERNOR of the state. is one OF New
MeXiCO'S foremost citizcns-an able,
honest, fearless American. He has
been In public life for many years,
and throughout his entire career has
been n power for good citizenship and
good government. His record is an
open book. and on" OF which the en-.
tire state is proud. An ardent and
iaithful defender OF the principles Of
right and justice. he has won the re.
spect and esteem of all who stand for
hem, and has become n terror to
hose who would disregard them. He
has been loyal and answering In his
support of the splendid administers,
ion OF Governor William G. Melon.
aid, and his counsels in matters OF
state invariably have been sound and
valuable. AS president OF the Sen,
lte through three sessions OF the
State Legislature he handled n bitter.
~ partisan and thoroughly antcgon.
site body with rare ability, imparti-
Atty and firmness, and his work
sainsd for him the admiration and
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
GREAT FARM BODIES
ENDORSE PRESIDENT
National Congress Grateful for
Peace and Prosperity Under
Wilson Administration.
LOYAL SUPPORT PLEDGED
Appreeiative OF Laws Enacted for
Benefit OF Farmers-ilinois Gre n
Growers Voice Like
Sentiments

Endorsing President Wilson's foreign
policy, und appluudlug his courug,
lnd patriotism, the Farmers Nntiunn
congress Of ia" United States, Ia 1t
lhifl! sixth annual session at Indian
apoliS, on Oct. II, telegraphcd heart
congratulations to the President. |;
avs" expresses appreciation of the Il
mihiStration's "cOustructi>c and efTc,
nv" legislation enacted for the bench
81 the farmers of America"
The President, unable to attend
sent Assistant Secretary Of Agricu
lure carl NrOoInnn to Convey To 20,
my personal greeting and assurance
at sympathy and good will. The luyu
ana ciicctiN" support which has brrI.
gwen 10y your organization to furthr.
The passage of legislation in the inter
est OF the farmer during the prcsXi
Administration Is most sincerely n
preCiutcd."
The Congress sent this reply:
Your message OF good will has bja,r
received with great enthusiasm. Tt.
Congress, ut Omaha, September 80.
1918, adopted the following Resolu
tons:
"1tesolved,-That this Congress
coinmends the foreign policy of Presi
dent Wilson, while standing at the
head of the American nation during
one Of the most critical and trying
periods Of Its history.
"ReSolved,-Thpt we express abso-
lutte confidence In his courage, patriot.
ism and diplomatic ability.
"'Resolved,-That we offer him our
loyal support In his effort TO protect
the rights Of American citizens and
to maintain impartial neutrality
The Farmers National Congress
extends to you. as the Executive head
~ the Nation, It's profound grntitud,
ana appreciation Of your successful
efforts to keep the Nation honOrabl,
at pence during one of the most tryiug
periods of It's history.
This body notes with grateful M,
probation the constructive aud errer
live legislation enacted for the hcnc
III OF hi farmers of America ,lurin.
YOUR administration with the oval uS
~i>tancc of those representatives =; all
parties VIII" have ]Sipp"rtrd the prcSi
dent IN his efforts ~ prulnut" the gen
raj welfare. Accept our SINGER,
hanks aud uSSurnur,s of continued
i"laity."
The Farmers Grain Dca.,rs' As
>osiutlnn Of Illinois. IN convru;lun 4
Decatur, adopted resolutions which, it,
part, stated:
During The last three years thor.
has been II r""urI If Unparalleled
IN i"G, raj legislation anG
administrator In the interest nf The
farmer. This association acknuUl
edges with gratitude the "ud"uynr.
mad" aud results accomplished IN hu.
half of III" development "f agricultur.
and tn" advancement Of the Interests
It che %fnrln"r, and tenders It's grateful
uIreciation thereof"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
Pei Cent fthe Moneys pt on Mr. Busums Pc~onanyc Conducted MoononR Road Was Pair INT,
Er Buuns Store

Night schouI- are educating the elder
Iy l.Ilt"ratc; the standard Of living is
beng improved through the schools;
homo conditions are being made bet
ter.
Education in New Mexico under
Democratic administration is reach
ing into every humble home; making
life mean more to the parents and pre-
pairing the youth to become citizens
who Will make New Mexico the great
est state in the union.
The state Of New Mexico under wise
Democratic guidance is opening the
door of opportunity wide to every boy
and every girl in New Mexico; it is
extending a helping hand to every
young mar and woman; it is building
a glorious future for this great com
monwcalth.
New McXico's life and her destiny
are bound up in her splendid schools.
What helps them helps every citizen.
every mar and woman and child. What
Injuries them, what rctards the growth
of education, Injuries every person witr
in the borders of the statc.
Under Democratic administration
since New McX.ro's admission 10 the
Union, her school have been fostered
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

praise OF all who Witnessed II. lie
used every Influence ~ his command
70 prevent the uns"ating of duly
elected legislative members. and the
determination with which h" fought
HE Republican majority's unscrupu
lUus procedure OF janming through
desired legislation after til" "Np!ra
lion OF the legal period OF the last
session is a matter of state history
No man In New Mexico has been
tested more thoroughly than T.. G.. de
Baca; no onc has given greater cyl
dcnce of personal worth, broadmind.
cdncss and capacity for public service
and public leadership: no one Is bet.
ter fitted by training, experience and
character to handle the affairs OF the
state.
Mr., de Baca IL a son OF New Nest,
co. lio was born in Las Vegas No
yember |, 1864. and received his edu.
cation In tho public schools OF that
city and In the widely known Las
Vegas College, from which he gradu.
atcd with high honors. soon after
leaving college he became Identified
with tn" public life OF his community,
and with signal efficiency served the
people OF San Miguel county In sew.
"ral county positions. For a number
OF years he has been engaged In i'm.
portant newspaper work In Las Vegas.
and his journalistic achievements
have brought him o In 1911 he
was the unanimous choice OF tho Dem.
ocratic party for lieutenant governor,
and was elected by q splendid major.
ity. lie was appointed a member OF
tho board Of directors OF the New
Mexico asylum for the insane early In
1912. and was at once elected presi.
dent OF that board. a position he has
since held. and which no has filled
with insstimable value TO the instita
ton.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

W. b.. Walton, Democratic candl.
date for congressman, Is one OF the
most widely known Democrats in New
Mexico, having been prominently
identified with the activities OF the
party in his own county and in the
state for many years. lie is likewise
known throughout Now Mexico and in
the Southwest generally as a lawyer
OF exceptional ability and a thorough
student OF government and govern
mental affairs, and he Is pre.eminent.
ly fitted for the position for which he
has been nominated. Mr.. Walton will
represent New Mexico In Congress
ably and energetically. giving 10 the
state the maximum of intelligent and
faithful service.
Mr., Walton VAS born In Altoona,
Pa January %, 1871, and received his
education In the public schools Of his
native town and at the South Jersey
Institute at B~ridgetown. y. j., from
which he graduated in 1891. He came
to New Mexico in August OF the same
year and located at Deming. and the
Following year he purchased the
'Deming Headlight" conducting this
newspaper until 1898. In the mean
time he studied law and was admitted
70 the bar in 1898, and In 1875 was ap-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

and built up more than ever before.
The educational system has been en-
largcd and improved and brought up
to date, it has been admin tered cf.
iiciently and economically and the tau
payers have received a dollars worth
Of education for every dollar that ha,
gone into the school funds. New McN-
leo has advanced in leaps and bounds
toward the front rank of the states I'm
educational matters.
II is a record which has attracted
the attention of the nation and OF
which the people Of New Mcyico may
well he proud.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

pointed clerk Of the District Court of
the Third Judicial district, serving iu
that capacity until 1898. M. Walton
removed from Deming TO Silver CITY
IN 1895, has since resided there
In 1898 he purchased the IS. liver City
independent" Democratic r. politics,
and was actively in charge Cf the pa
per until 1908. He was elected and
served as representative from tho
Thirteenth district In tho Thirty.
fourth Legislative Assembly, 1901:
was a member and secretary OF The
board OF managers OF the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. 1903; served as
Probate Clerk. Grant county, 1903 TO
1907: delegat3 from New Mexico 10
the Democratic national convention I'm
Denver, 1908; Democratic state chair.
man. 1910; elected and served as state
senator from Grant county In the First
and Second State Legislatures: mem.
her Board OF Regents New Mexico
Normal School. at Silver City, and
president thereof for some years
chairman Grant county Democratic
central committee from 1906 TO 1916.
Mr.. Walton was married in 1898. and
has three children. lie is a member
OF the Silver City lsy trim Of Wilson
' 60
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
lineoln's Cousins TO- Wilson.

Among the i.'nn l'rnu>ylNaniaa>
who ~j"urn"yrd t. shadow Lawn, y. J..
IN saturday. oct. II, To hear rrcsi
lent Wilson speak. were Alfred J.
Lincoln and Richard Lincoln of Rcrks
County, Pa. They are cousins of ll,
m%arlyr'd President ana both an.
Apoac,d they W"r" going to vu,c for
President Wilson.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
ram. IMPARTIAL AND DIG
SsliI.b.

,ENtract from Senate Pro
,cedlugS" In the Albuquerque
Morning Journal of sunday. June
9, lHl1l
Holt. Republican floor leader
President pr" tcIUpur" Mi"rt
took the chair, and Mr.. Holt
paid "A glowing tribute to Lieu
tenant Governor de l3uca, pre-
sculius him, on behalf OF the
SENATE, with "A silver service and
tray. Mr. Holt spoke iccIluEIy
OF Nh. de Haoa's fairness, impair
tia!ity and dignity as a presiding
officer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
BANK DEPOSITS REVEAL
PROSPERITY OF FARMERS

That the farmer 10 getting
generous share Of the national
prosperity, 10 evidenced by pre-.
liminary reports from seven
states, recently filed with the
Comptroller o. the Currency, In
Washington. These show In.
ereases In bank deposits as fol.
lows:
Ohio, 5000. 900; Kansas,
$4,000, 900; Indiana, $1,000.
900; Connecticut, $4,000 900;
Nebraska. s $780, 900; Washing.
ton, $4,000, 900; New Hampshire,
$3,soo.o0o.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02
Democratic Candidate for State
Treasurer.

Mr.. HAN Is one pt the most sub
stantial and successful business men OF
RIO Arriba county, In which county he
mas Resided since 1888. II" wa bora
al Marion, Williamson county. Illinois.
ma was graduated from NOtro Dame
University. Indiana. Mr.. Halls hl.i.
hras ana financial ability IL W.da',
recognized. and insur"s II splendid n4.
mirlstration OF the office OF state
treasurer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-11-02

Upon Penrose and Roosevelt
strange combination when you
ecsll 1912 and later, but after
Ill not an unnatural one, when
iou get to the last analysis Of
sheiz Observation-Disclosures are
oasing their hopes OF saving Penn.
~.ylvsnia to Hughes.
One by one the old reliable Re
publican states are slipping their
moorings. Massachusetts, and Ohio
are about a certain to 20 Demo
cratic this year As Arkansas and
Texas.
Mr.. Hughes voios threatens to
give out, but there is one voice,
the voice from Oyster Bay, that
will continue TO 90 on and on
forever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-06
FINANCE Commissioner

The park bond issue carried by
1872 votes and p. II. Halleck was
elected as commissioner of finance
by a majority of298 votes, to sue
coed Chris Johntz, according to an
unofficial count of the voting made
last night The bonds lost only in
one ward, the first, while the voters
of the second swung the PROPOSE
ton. p. Fl. Halleck easily carried
all precincts. Abilene's lifelong am
bition is now achieved and with
thirty-one acres at its disposal 1t
should soon have one of the pref
test community centers In the state.
Hopes were entertained by a few
throughout the day for a favorable
return on the park issue, but not
until five o'clock did conditions be-
gin to brighten. Then opponents be-
gan to concede defeat. The first re-
turns from the first with 81 against
put a damper on the enthusiasm.
The third then reported majority
of 10 for Hopes were again renew
ed but the fourths report of ma
jority Of only one favoring the Is
use quoted all, until the returns be-
gan to leak out from the second. At
8 o'clock the visitors at the polling
places were acclaiming the fact
that Abilene would soon own a park.
About o'clock opponents of the
issue became very active and then 1t
was that those who wanted a park
started to work. Automobiles were
pressed into service and many de-
linquent persons eligible to vote
were rushed to the polls. Not as
active publicity campaign was
waged this time as last year and
there were many who simply forgot
to go to the polls and scratch their
ballot.
The tickets used were simple and
there was little chance for confu
sion or misunderstanding as there
was in the last election.
The first ward counting was COM
pleted at 1920, fourth at 1880, third
at 7:45, and second at $40.
DR.. Conklin said today: THE
grounds Immediately will be legally
transferred to the city" He added
that as president he was not in a
position to make any statement as
to the associations future plans.
These will be worked out at meet
ing of the directors
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-06
RECENT REFLECTIONS
Every road is a Maxwell road.

Every road is a MAXWELL roao'
Buick quality remains long after
.r,ce Ia forgotten" 7dtfwtf
For sale, White Plymouth Rock
eggs for Matching, soc for 10, SO
for 100. Baby chickens in season. !
also have a few nice eockerels left.
Mrs. C. II. Rowland, Brown phone
1870. r. r. a. 6d12t9w12t+
For sale, small dummy elevator.
NJ. F., care Reflector. IT.
Mrs. p. G. Hoffman has purchas-
ed a Buick D As, six cylinder, OF
E. E. Coulson.
Pure bred Buff Orpington eggs
for Matching, soc per setting. Phone
1119. w. S. Mccullough.
d4t-16w4t
White Wyandotte eggs, soc for
Is, SO for 100. Phone 1872. L. L.
Potter, Abilene. d2t23w4t
White Rock eggs, s. a 100. Mrs.
Eli Hurley. r. d. 4. 6wtf
&C. A. Rogers is driving new
Cadillac eight touring car purchased
of e. e. Coulson.
For sale, Buff Orpington eggs
for Matching. Mrs w. H. Sheets,
Navarro. 16w4t*
White Wyandotte eggs for hatch
ing. Mrs. ]. w. Malone, phone Acme
1912. swift
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Engle at Canadian, Texas, March 26,
a daughter, Edith Frances.
Marriage license: Ernest G.
Hene of Enterprise and Miss Caro-
lin Brownlee of Hutchinson.
White Plymouth Rock eggs for
Matching, so cents a setting; SO a
100. Mrs. Guy Bennett, phone
Pleasant Hill. 23w6t*
Mrs. E. D. Hammand who has
been seriously i'll is improving and
her friends expect her recovery.
J. A. DRAKE, DIR. of Chiropractic.
ehOne 2O4. Over Minick s. Taylor's.
3dtfwtf
e. r. Province of Newbern town
ship was the seventh person to pur-
chase a Maxwell last week of P. C.
Redman.
DR.. H. P. Daniels is moving his
office equipment to Wichita where
he will practice. The family will
remain here until the end of the
school term.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for
Matching, soc for Is, 81 for 40. Mrs.
Frank Makins, Brown phone 1893.
5d1tw1t
For sale, Buick touring car, run
5000 miles. Redman Garage.
30dtfwtf
Harry Moore, who has been
connected with the Rice, Johntz,
Lumber Co., at Talmage, is
moving to Oakley where he will
live on farm. a5&Fks
Mammoth Pekin duck eggs COO a
setting. H. A. Sandborn, Detroit,
Kan, r. F. d. 2. 23w8t
Pure bred Barred Rock eggs for
Matching, $500 per setting, SIS per
100. Inquire at the Allen Restaurant
d4t23w4t
|
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-06
Abilene

D. L. Bogart, lots IL and II,
DIX IA ...''... .'.:'
B. White, lot rs, Seventh ST.,
S. & A. Ad.. ...............
B. White, south half lot 35,
Seventh ST., S. & A. Ad....
Benz. Gish, W Y lot 2, all of s.
blk 20, K, & H. Ad. -.
R. L. Bronough, lot s, blk 8,
T. L. Seybold, beg 500 IT west
of the S. E. cor sec. 1912,
north 220 TT, west ITO TT,
south 220 TT, east ITO TT to beg
misc. tracts ................