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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27

The worlds most popular screen
star, Mary Pickford, in her latest sub
ject for Aircraft pictures, "A Poor Lit
tie Rich Girl" adapted from the we'll
known Eleanor Gates story and play
of the same name, will be at The Rex
next Wednesday. One day only, 7:15
and 800. Usual price-5c and 15c.
The regular route via the Expert
ment station is again in condition to
travel. The water standing against
the railroad, making n large pond, has
gone down so il does not cross the
roadway. Mr.. Smith has an excellent
showing at the farm and will appre-
ciate those Interested making an in
spection of the growing crops.
James l.. Briscoe is here from FL
Paso visiting his folks and his many
friends. He is in the government SER
vice and his duties called him to Car
rizozo Monday where he accompanied
a number of recruits to FL Paso where
they enlisted in the army. James is
like the other boys from Tucumcari.
He enjoys being in the governmental
service.
Henry Jeffrey, a Quay county boy,
who is a member of the State troops
located in Albuquerque, came home
last week to visit his sister, Mrs. Joe
Park. He left the first of the week
for Oklahoma to visit other home folk
before returning to his company. He
Iis highly pleased with army life and
is glad he joined early. Henry makes
n fine looking soldier.
Sunday, Sept. 80, at Presbyterian
church: Morning worship IL o'clock,
subject "The Power of Influence" The
evening SOM and gospel service at
1880 o'clock, subject THE Great Choice
of Moses" A choir of % voices will
lead the singing at the evening service.
You are the loser by not hearing the
violin solo rendered by Miss Mohr. Lots
of music Sunday evening.
Jerry q. W. McCarty came in this
week from Danville., where he was
called by the dangerous illness of his
mother. He vas in Leon Springs only
a few days when he vas called away,
so he thought it impossible to pass the
rigid examination after being away so
long. Jerry will go to FL Paso where
he will join some branch of the army.
He says he does not intend TO wait
and be drafted.
James j. Hall and Walter r. Coplen
purchased a business lot south of the
p~ostofice from c. H. Alldredge last
week and this week workmen began
on the erection of a new Office building
for this prosperous abstract firm. The
boys have many friends who are truly
glad to see them doing so well and
believe they have made a move in the
right direction by building an office
and permanent business home.
FL Reno's Best Flour at Edwards
Grocery store. Every sack guaran.
teed. Price $6.35 per 100 pounds.
A. Y. Rogers and a few merchants
together with the city council hav,
started a movement to pave the main
business streets of Tucumcari. Moth.
ing definite has been done but it is
thought by next week things will be
well under way toward getting the con,
sent of the property owners along the
proposed streets. The city will pay
one-third of the whole cost while the
property owners on both sides will be
required to pay the balance.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27

Your savings invested in our in
come property will make you indie
pendent in a few years. Do 1t now.
We a assist you. II
SISNEY-DYKES AGENCY.
Margaret, the three months old in
FAINT of Mr.. and Mrs. Middleton, died
Saturday night. Funeral services were
conducted at the Catholic church Sun
day afternoon. Remains were laid to
rest in %Sunnyside cemetery.
p. J. Sisney, Adam Long and Joe
Parks saw an aeroplane northeast Of
town Tuesday. Mr.. Sisney said there
was only one but Mr.. Parks claims
there we're three. The machine was
said to have been travelling in "a north
erly direction.
Miss "Tommie" Emler, who had been
visiting in Ell Paso, came in last week
to visit her father. She was accompa-
MED by Mrs. A. G. Goolsby of that city
They returned to FL Paso Wednesday
night where Miss Emler intends to
remain indefinitely.
LOST Black t~wo-year-old stallion
mot branded) medium size and heavy
set, has white ring extending an inch
above hoof on right hind foot. Five
dollars reward for information leading
to recovery. II. Gerhardt,
Ct Tucumcari, N. M.
Rhea DeOliviera, who purchased the
John Clemer place about "a year ago,
sold it to a Mr.. Goodman from Okla
homa. Mr.. Goodmans' have already
moved so they may have the advantage
of a good school at Quay, the Misses
Mabel and Velma having already en-
rolled.
Eli Swan, through the recommends
ton of State Supt. Jonathan A. Wag-
ner, was offered a free scholarship in
the Colorado School of Mines. He will
not be able to take advantage of this
splendid offer or account of i'll health
but will perhaps be able to take up the
work later.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, was observed
by the Jews throughout the world. II
is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement,
the greatest fast of the Jewish year
From sunset Of the 25th till sunset OF
the 26th the observant Jew neither
eats nor drinks, but devotes the day
to fervent worship.
Arch Hurley and Gene Hawkins this
week bought the two vacant lots east
of the Elk Drug Store, paying $1,000
for same. They have contracted foi
a new $4,000 theatre and work will
begin as soon as material can be Sc
cured. This will add another beauty
spot to Tucumcari.
Adolph Abeyta and four other boys
left Las Vegas last week to join the
army. Adolph took examination fol
the engineer corps and passed. lie
will go through Tucumcari this week
on his way to Rockford, ILL.,, to begir
training. The boys expect to leave fol-
France within a few weeks.
Miss Bessie Abbott, checking clerk
at the laundry for many years, has re
signed her position here and left Sat,
urday for Ration, where she accepted
a similar position at an advanced sal
airy. Miss Abbott is worth all any
company can afford to pay as she is
a bright, honest capable young lady.
Joe Yeager was called to Trinidad
this week. He expects to buy n OF
the best theatres in that city and will
connect same with the Rex in this city
! which will be of great assistance tC
him in booking the best plays as these
! houses are in line to make a circuit
possible for the least possible ex'
pense'
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
O.LEN

from my ranch ~ miles southeast Of
Tucumcari, during the Roundup, at Tu-
cumcari, one very fine year-old Here
ford heifer, extra fine and extra large
for her age, very deep red with white
face and well Hereford marked. Other
ways no brand, no ear mark when
stolen though likely fresh marked and
branded now.
$500 REWARD
! will pay any one Twenty-Five Dol
lars (s25.00) for information leading
to her recovery, and | will pay anyone
Fifty Dollars for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of the
party that stole her.
A. b. SIMPSON,
At Tucumcari, N. NJ.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-23
The Cost to You

The total cost to you for your building lot
or garden plot at Minquadalc is $40 and this you
can pay in almost any way 10 suit your convent
ence. You can pay dollar down or you can pay
five. Your weekly payments can be as low as
seventy cents or as high as three dollars. YOU
know best what plan suits you, but ALL you have
to pay is iOrIy.nine dollars for each lot and this
amount includes all the cost Of surveying, plating
abstractng and deciding your lot to yOu.-includes
everything except your Journal subscription. which
amounts to one dollar and fifty cents that you pay
weekly or monthly to your ncwsdealer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-23

N0TE:-There are in this beautiful tract
few lots which, by reason Of their extreme dcsir-
ability and exceptional location. we are compelled
to price at higher rates. Should you select any Of
these lots, propOrtonae terms and conditions will
apply
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., No TimetOLose


irregular designated and m 50 wi m get you
ohnubs Tnecnm mm
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-23
How to Get There

|. Take free private Minquadale
BUS at 9th and Market streets, which
viii take you direct to Minquadale.
he bus runs every half hour and is
he private property of land owners at
Minquadale, having been donated for
heir exclusive use. When you pur-
chase a lot at Minquadale you imme-
|liateIy become part owner of this bus.
With the privilege of riding to and
rom your property.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-08-23

you pig poke and see
yourself profitable home
yourself suburban
property prices in history o
you subscriber JOURNAL months
subscription friend acquaintance
Sign coupon your your
dand Il
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15
CHAPTER XVIII.

Duane left the hall, elbowed his
way through the crowd, and went
down the street. He was certain that
on the faces OF some men he had seen
ill-concealed wonder and satisfaction.
He had struck some kind OF n hot
trail, and he meant to see where II
led. II was by no means unlikely
that Cheseldine might be at the other
end. Duane controlled n mounting
eagerness. But ever and anon It was
shot through with a remembrance of
Ray Longstreth. He suspected her
father Of being not what he pretended.
He was troubled.
Upon returning to the inn he found
Laramie there, apparently zone the
worse for his injury.
How are you, Laramle?" he asked.
THAT was a good crack Snecker gave
you"
II amt nccusin' b." demonstrated
Laramie, with eyes that made Duane
thoughtful.
"Well, I accuse him. / caught him
took him to Longstreth's court. But
they let him 60"
Laramie appeared to be agitated by
this intlmntlon of friendship.
"See here. Laramie" went on
Duane, Sin some parts OF Texas It's
policy to be close-mouthed. Policy
and bealth-preservlngl Between our
selves. ! want you 10 know l lean
on your side Of the fence"
Laramie gave a quick start. Pre-
sently Duane turned and frankly met
his gaze. Ho had startled Laramie
out Of his habitual set taciturnity /;
but even as he looked the light that
might have been amaze and Joy faded
out of his face, leaving II the same
old mask. Stll Duane had seen
enough. Like q bloodhound he had
q scent.
stalking about work. Laramie,
who'd you say Snecker worked forf'
"When he works ut all. which sure
amt often. he rides for Longstreth."
"Humphi Seems to me that Long
streth's the whole circus round Fair
dale. I was surprised to hear some
n say Longstrsth owned tie Hops
n" &sut"
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was Characteristic Of him to come
sharp to the point His v~olce-some-
thing deep. easy. cool about him
seemed to steady Laramie.
mo-" replied Laramie.
Does anybody known went on
Duane.
EVA. I reckon there's not one hon
est native who knows"
"But you have susplcionsf"
ave have"
slave you any idea whether Chesel-
dine and his gang are associated with
this gang heref"
"Lord knows. I've always suspect
ed them beln' the same gang. None OF
us ever seen Cheseldine-an' thet's
strange when Knell, Poggin, Pan
handle Smith, Blossom Kane, and
Fletcher, they oil ride here often. No.
Poggin doesn't come here Otter. But
the others do. Fer thet matter
they're around all over west OF the
Pecos."
"-,Iow I'm puzzled over this" said
Duane. "Why do men-apparently
honest men-seem to be so close
mouthed here7 Is that q fact, or only
my impressionT
"It's sure a fact" replied Laramie,
darkly. MEN have lost cattle an
property In Fairdale-lost them hon
estly or otherwise, as hasn't been
proved. An In some cases when they
talked-hinted q little-they was
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15
THE LONE STAR RANGER
A Thrilling Texas Border Story
BY ZANE GREY
A Thrilling Texas Border Story
By ZANE GREY

halted snecker, as II 1t had been n
bullet.
"Longstreth, I saw snecker attack
Laramie" said Duane, his voice still
ringing. "what has the court to say
to that7"
1.-THE court has this to say. West
Of the Pecos We'll not aid any ranger
service. We don't want you out here.
Fairdale doesn't need you."
That's a lie, Longstreth," retorted
Duane. 1--WE letters from Fairdale
citizens all begging for ranger serv-
Ice"
Longstreth turned white. Tho veins
corded ut his temples. He appeared
about to burst into rage. He was at
u loss for quick reply.
Floyd Lawson rushed In and up to
the table. The blood showed black
and thick In his face; his utterance
was incoherent, his uncomfortable
outbreak of temper seemed out of all
proportion to any cause he should
reasonably have had for anger. Long
streth showed him back with a C C.se
and a warning glare.
"Where's your warrant to arrest
Snecker?" shouted Longstreth.
II don't need warrants to make
arrests. Longstreth. you're ignorant
Of the power of Texas Rangers"
"You1l come none Of your damned
ranger stunts out here. I'll block
you"
That passionate reply Of Long
streth's was the signal Duane had
been waiting for. He had helped on
the crisis. He wanted to force Long
streth's hand and show the town his
stand.
Duane backed clear Of everybody.
Men! I call on you all" cried
Duane, piercingly. II call on you to
witness the arrest Of q criminal pre-
vented by Longstreth, mayor Of Fair
dale. II will be recorded in the re-
port to the Adjutant-G General at
Austin. Longstreth, you'll pre-
vent another arrest"
Longstreth sat white with working
jaw.
"Longstrcth," said Duane, In q voice
that carried far and held those who
heard. "Anr honest citizen Of Fair
dale can now see what's plain. In
the two years you've been mayor
you've never arrested one rustler.
Strange, when Fairdale's a nest for
rustlersl You've never sent a prison
er to Del RIO. let alone to Austin.
You have no jail. There have been
nine murders during your office
innumerable street-Hghts and hold.ups.
Not n arrestl There have been law
suits In your court-suits over water
rights, cattle deals, property lines.
Strange how In these lawsuits you or
Lawson or other men close to you
were always involved! Strange how
1t seems the law was stretched to
favor your interest"
Duane paused in his cold, ringing
speech. In the silence, both outside
and inside the hall, could be heard
the deep breathing of agltated men.
Longstreth was indeed a study. Yet
did he betray anything but rage at
this interloper.
"LOngstreth, here's plain talk for
you and Fairdale," went on Duane.
81 don't accuse you and your court Of
dishonesty. l say strangel Law here
has been q farce. The motive behind
nll this laxity isn't plain to me--yet.
But / call your hand"
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crooked he certainly had magnificent
nerve. Duane almost decided he was
above suspicion. But his noncha-
lance. his air Of finality. his authorit-
alive assurance-these to Duane's
keen and practised eyes were In sig
nifcant contrast to a certain tense
ness of line about the mouth and q
slow paling Of his olive skin.
Then tho prisoner. snecker. with q
cough that broke the spell Of s~iience.
shufied a couple Of steps toward the
door.
Hold oot" called DuanA Ths can
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15
SYNOPSIS.

rhe time OF the story: about 1870. The
place: The Texas COW country. Tho chief
character: Buckley Duane. n young man
who has Inherited Q lust to kill, which no
mppresscs. In self-defenss he shoots dead
Q drunken bully and In forced 10 fee to
the Wild country where he Joins BANDS
outtaw a. Euchre. an amiabie rascal.
lalk him about Jennie. q young girl who
tad been abducted and sold to Bland for a
had fate. They determine 20 rescue tho
gtFi and restore her TO civilization. Eu-
shss has just r~econnoiiered. and Is re-
Durting the outlook 10 Buck Euchre In
k1ied. Buck kills Bland and IL LANCER
susiy wounded by Mrs. Bland. but es-
Rpes with Jennie. Jennie 10 abducted.
Buck never sees her again. but kills her
ebductor. Duane barely escapes death at
ths hands OF lynchers for a crime he new
Or committed. He goes to. see Captain
MacNel,y OF the Rangers, who hands him
q pardon on condition that he Join the
Ranger and assist In breaking up the
outlaws. Duane accepts and goes TO the
outlaw headquarters on q secret mission.
He meets Colonel Longstreth, mayor Of
rairdale, and Miss Ray Longstreth and
her cousin, Ruth. There IL something
suspicious about Longstreth.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15

found dead. Apparently held up an
robbed. But dead. Dead men don't
talk! Thet's why we're close
mouthed."
The ranger was about to speak
again when the clatter Of hoofs In
In front, and n rider got down.
Floyd Lawson entered. He called for
tobacco.
II his visit surprised Laramie he
did not show any evidence. But Law
son showed rage as he saw the ranger,
and then u dark CLINT fitted from the
eyes that shifted from Duane to
Laramie and back again. Duane
leaned easily against the counter.
Say, that was a bad break OF
yours" Lawson said. "If you come
foollng around the ranch again
therell be hell"
1t seemed strange that n man who
had lived west of the Pecos for ten
years could not see In Duane some
thing which forbade that kind Of talk.
It certainly was not nerve Lawson
showed men of courage were seldom
intolerant. With the matchless nerve
that characterized the great gunner
Of the day there vas n cool, unob-
trusive manner, q speech brief, almost
gentle. certainly courteous. Lawson
was q hot-headed Louisianian Of
French extraction; n man, evidently,
who had never been crossed In any
thing, and who was strong, brutal,
passionate, which qualities in the face
Of "a situation like this made him
simply a fool.
you're right. But not the kind
you think" Duane retorted, his voice
sharp and cold.
Tray Longstreth wouldn't stoop TO
know a dirty blood-tracker like you,'
said Lawson holly. He did not seem
to have a deliberate intention to rouse
Duane; the man was simply rancor
Gus, jealous. "Tll call you right.
You cheap blufferl You four-nush
You damned interfering, concelted
ranger"
Lawson, I'll not take o~ffense, be-
cause you seem TO be championing
your beautiful cousin" replied Duane,
In slow speech. But let me return
your compliment. You're u fine South
ernerl Why, you're only a four-lush-
a cheap bull-headed rustlerl"
Duane Kissed the last word. Then
for him there was the truth in Law
sons working passion-blackened face.
Lawson jerked. moved, meant TO
draw. But how slowl Duane lunged
forward. His long arm swept up.
And Lawson staggered backward,
knocking table and chairs, to fall
hard. In a h~alf-sittng posture against
the wall.
"Don't drawl" warned Duane.
Lawson, git away from your gun r
yelled Laramie.
But Lawson was crazed with fury,
He tugged at his hip, his face corded
with purple welts, malignant murder
Gus. Duane kicked the gun out OF
his hand. Lawson got up. raging. and
rushed out.
Laramie lifted his shaking hands.
"what d you wing him fort" hs
walled. HE was DRAWN on you
Kickin' men like him won't do ou'
here"
| That ban-hsaosa Assa yin roar and
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15

that of the. cowboy next to him. then
into Lawson's and II ever In Duane's
life he beheld relief II was then. That
was all Duane needed to know. but
he meant to find out more X he could.
"who re your" asked Duane, quiet
ly.
"Bo Snecker," he said.
Ranger, what II you do with him1"
Lawson queried, as II uncertain. now
the capture was made.
"Tli see to that" replied Duane,
and he pushed Snecker In front Of
him out into the court.
Duane had suddenly conceived the
idea Of taking Snecker before Mayor
Longstreth In the court.
When Duane arrived at the hall
where court was held there were
other men there, n dozen or more, and
I'll seemed excited evidently, news OF
Duane had preceded him. Longstreth
sat at a table on q platform. Near
him sat a thick-set grizzled man, with
deep eyes, and this was Hanford
Owens, county Judge. To the right
stood a tall, angular, yellow-faced
fellow with n dropping sandy mus
tache. Conspicuous on his vest was
a huge silver shield. This was
Gorsech, one of Longstreth's sheriffs.
There were four other men whom
Duane knew by sight, several faces
were familiar, and half a dozen
strangers, all dusty horscmen.
Longstreth pounded hard on the
table to be heard. Mayor or not, he
was unable at once to quell the ex-
element. Gradually. however. It sub
sided, and from the last few utter
ances before quiet was restored
Duane gathered that he had intruded
upon some kind Of q meeting In the
hall.
what d you break in here for"
demanded Longstreth.
isn't this the court7 Aren't you
the mayor of FairdaleT" Intercepted
Duane. His voice was clear and
loud. almost piercing.
"Yes," replied Longstreth. Like
flint he seemed. yet Duane felt his
intense interest
"Tve arrested q criminal" said
Duane.
ARRESTED a criminal |" calculated
Longstreth. "You7 Who are your
"Im n ranger" replied Duane.
A significant silence ensued.
II charge Snecker with assault on
Laramie and attempted robbery-if
not murder. He's had a shady past
here, as this court will know II 1t
keeps a record"
"What's this I hear about you, Boz
Get up and speak for yourself" said
Longstreth, grufiy.
Snecker got up, not without q fur
tive glance at Duane, and he had
shuffied forward a few steps toward
the mayor. He had an evil front, but
not the holiness even Of a rustler.
ut amt so, Longstreth." he began.
loudly. ~ went In Laramie's place
fer grub. Some Teller l never seen
before COM In from the hall an hit
Laramie an wrastled him on the floor.
l went out. Then this big ranger
chased me an fetched me here. l
didn't do nothin'. This rangers hank
erin to arrest somebody. Thet's my
bunch, Longstreth."
Longstreth said something In an
undertone TO Judge Owens, and that
worthy nodded his great bushy head.
"Bo, you're discharged" said Long
st-2th. bluntly. Now the rest e you
clear ous Of here"
He absolutely ignored the ranger.
That was his rebuff to Duane-hls
slap IN the face to an interfering
rnger service. II Longstreth was
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-02-15
Chance for an Invention.

There are dolls which shy Mamma"
and "Papa." Why doesn't someone IN
vent . golf ball that will say Here !
amr"-Indianspolis Star.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-14

previous May during this period has
approached the month IN the amount
OF snow nat occurred. The fall ev-
eraEed Sc inches. thus giving an av-
erage fan for the season OF Si.2 inch-
IS. or 81 inches In excess of the nor
mai. Snow In measureable amounts
fell over practically one-half Of the
state. while n depth % 10 inches or
more overspread large portions oil
C~olfax. Mora. h Miguel. Taos. Rio
Arriba and sandovA counties. The
crest OF the range IN eastern Taos
county received the enormous dept
OF 20 inches. The season was 50 far
advanced. however. tina the snow re-
NAMED u a day or two over nj OF
the lower levels.
The precipitation was large. for the
month of May. from Lincoln and
northern Chavee counties north and
east to thu Colorado and Texas bor-
derx, also in Rio Arriba and Sando-
val counties. Amounts IN excess OF
the normal however. occurred over y
still larger area embracing In fact.
practically the entire state and at
fording an average excess OF 0.2s In.
The drypess Of the previous 6 months
caused the exces TO be quickly alb.
sorbed and in southern counties the
month was unfavorable for range
and farming operations.
Cold weather was general. A de-