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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-06-21
King Constantine Of Greece Is
Compelled to Abdicate by
the Allies.
SECOND SON SUCCEEDS HIM
Liberty Loan OF Two Billions over
Subscribed by People Of United
States-Hope for Russia Re.
vives-president Wilson's
Great Flag Day Address.
BY EDWARD W. PickARp.

Another ruler was pushed of his
throne last week, and another nation
probably added to those In active con-
fict with the central powers. This
time II Is Constantine !, king of the
Hellenes. who has lost his crown. Ar.
ter diplomatic intriguing and open
Quarrels that had been going on ever
since the war started, he was forced
by the allies to abdicate, and his eld-
est son. the crown prince, was barred
from the succession because of his pro-
German proclivities. Constantine,
however was allowed to preserve his
dynasty. at least for the present, by
nominating his second son, Alexander,
as his successor.
The abdication OF the king was
brought about by Senator JOnnart OF
France, who went to Greece empow.
cred by the allies to settle finally the
position of that country In the war
He Informed Premier Zaimls that
troops were at his disposal to carry
out his decisions. but appealed to the
premier to use his influence toward u
Ing the crown council, the king decid-
ed to quit, and his abdication was an.
nOunced on Tuesday morning. Both
Constantine and the former crown
prince have left Greece already.
May Mean Much to Allies.
II Greece now decides to participate
actively In the war, she can throw into
the field an army Of 100000 men, well
trained but not sufficiently equipped.
Venizelos, the former premier and
consistent opponent Of Constantlne's
war policy, has back Of him 100000
men, and though the army In general
was loyal to the ex-king, 1t Is predicted
the entire fighting force OF the nation
will now take up arms against the
Teut0nic powers and Turkey, This
might bring about decided change In
the Balkan situation. With the Greeks
acting with the allies from the south
and the recognized Roumanian army
and possibly the Russians striking
from the north the line OF communi
cations between Germany and Turkey
might well be cut and the Turks forced
to sue for peace.
Alexander. tie new king Of Greece
who IL twenty-four years old. took the
oath on Wednesday. II Is reasonable
to suppose he will act In accord witt
the allies, for he has kept free from nj
pro- German activities and seems to b'
acceptable to NJ. Jonnart. In fact, HI
cannot do much otherwise, for the en-
tente forces promptly seized contro
of all OF Greece. Professedly. thei
aim Is the restoration Of the constitu
tionai government of that country. !
was stated mlOfiicially In washington
that the United States had not takel
any part In the deposing OF Consthn
tine and had not been consulted by tn
entente powers. This emphasizes tn
fact that we are allies Of those power
In war. but not necessarily In diplo
macy.
The purpose Of the allies was not nc
lcompiished entirely without bloodsheo
\ lraak calonel at Larissa fred o.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-06-21

Amarillo is preparing to entertain
10000 visitors next week. That's n
big undertaking but she will do herself
proud. II you have not SPOKE for a
tent or reservation you had better do
so at once. Help Tucumcrri and Las
Vegas land the Ozark Trail. They al
ready have it promised but there is
many a slip twixt cup and lip. FL
Paso would just a little bit rather see
the route pass through here and on
down the +. p. & S. w. 20 Alamogordo
and its up TO US to put Tucumcari on
the auto map on the biggest route in
the south running east and west.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-06-21

o O o o struction. He lay O o o q
D quite still, few yards ahead q
o of the trench, where his rush q
o had carried him. The morn
o ing drew toward noon. With 9
o night came the beginning of his Z
o torment. First it was thirst,
D then fever, then delirium. AL &
o ways his spilling wound burn 4
y ed and throbbed. Even on the q
O second night, with the rain q
o beating down upon him, it glow {
o ed like a kiln. By the third &
o day his agony spoke in loud q
@ screams. A stretcher party
o found him and trundlcd him
D away, down through the line of 4
D Red Cross units, from dressing Z
o station to field base, eventually 4
o to Paris. He was French, but {
o he was fighting our fight. He 4
D was French, but few months 4
D from now his counterpart may I
O be American. There are bull 4
D lets enough for all. He may be
o boy you know, perhaps Il I
O peighbor's boy, even your own.
o Fighting our fight. Will you
q help him, when our fight has
q broken him, to fight his? Will
o you help him, when his young
o body and vivid force are spent
D and shattered, to retrieve what
o he may? GSe something to
o the Red Cross. 1t is the wound
D ed soldiers truest ally, 1t is
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-06-21

Las Vegas is coming 100 strong.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-06-21

Join the Boosters next week and &c
in the procession to Amarillo.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-06-21
PARK YOUR CAR RIGHT AND
PAY YOUR DOG TAX

The city marshal asks the News to
please notify the car owners OF Tu-
cumcari and vicinity to park their cars
according to the ordinance, with the
right front wheel against the curbinp
and the car setting about 40 degrees
Also dog tax is due July LIST. II
your dog is worth the tax you hao
better see that it is paid promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
ORPHANS PICNIC AT
 EAST LAKE PARK

The annual picnic and outing for the benefit of the East Lake Orphanage will be held today at the new East Lake park, and indications are that all past records for attendance will be surpassed. The committee in charge has prepared fine programme for the occasion consisting of games. contests swimming races, boating. fishing, dancing and music and other en- tertainments that will insure a good time.
 The orphanage at East Lake is largely dependent on the proceeds of this annual picnic for its revenues for the year and has always been attended by big crowd. The needs of the institution are great and increasing with each year. The doors of the institution are opened to all denomna- .1Uns and sect or creed is not considered when a child is in want of home and friends. An appeal is made to a generous public for the needed funds to run the institution.
 The affair today is in the nature of an all-day outing and dancing will continue until a late hour tonight. During the day barbecue dinner and other refreshments will be served and everything provided for the entertainment of those who at tend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16

safer place-either Tobolslz, Siberia, or Kostroma, which was the original seat of the Romanoff family. M. Nekras- eff said, however, that all stories that the removal was connected with the crate Nicholas were untrue, the trans fer having been decided upon last month. Arrangements were made to keep it secret until it had been ex- ecuted.
 Our motives were political and mill itary," he continued. We decided to get Nicholas out of the way before cir cumstances might arise which would make this difficult. It is absolutely un- true that the council of deputies com- pelled the government to act.
 Secrecy was dictated by consid- erations of absolute necessity In this particular such precautions were taken that the destination of the train was and still is unknown to the chief of the traffic department of the ministry of communications, who was entrusted with the arrangements. We shall an .nounce the facts as soon as Nicholas has reached his destination"
 Tobolsk is an out of -the-way town of western Siberia, far from the rail- road. and visited only by steamers which ply the Irtysh river, Tn former times it was an administrative center for exiles banished to Siberia by the Russian rulers. It is a city of some thing more than 10000 inhabitants. The climate is extremely severe in winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Colored Miners
 Will Not Strike

At meeting of the colored miners em- a4yed at the mines of the Woodward Iron Company, at Mulga, held Tuesday night at which practically every color e. miner was present, resolutions were a~opted declaring that they would not tN-s work in the event that strike Stj called. The resolutions also oppose
 . mixing of the races in labor organi- : ion. The resolutions follow;
 We are going to keep out of any organization in which the white and c"lored races are mixed. We are not sked to become members of any other organization of which white men are 1-Iembers: why ask us to join this one We have been in mixed organization ld we found it to our detrimcnt. Again, lis is not the time. under present con- tltions to quit work, Those of us who 4. g not called to the colors expect to o our bit by continuing to mine coal curing the present emergency.
 We have no cause to stop work We snow who our friends are. We are look k- others who are concerned The Wood- ward Iron Company has paid us well for cur services and from time to time have voluntarily advanced wages.
 We have excellent sanitary condi- tons in our quarters. Our officials and bosses are kind to us and lend us every asslStance Tn improving our working conditions. We have good churches, good schools and well paid teachers. In time of trouble they have been our friends; they have cared for our sick and buried our dead. Although there is no pension fund, the company has made Provision for aged employees
 Therefore we, the colored miners of Mulga will take no part in the strike. We are going to stick to those who have stood by us
 IF. J. FULLER, Chairman.
 "LEE WASHINGTON,
 
 "J w. DAY, Committee.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
FORMER GAR AND FAMILY REMOVED
 ID SIBERIAN TOWN
Tobolsk Is Said to Be Desti- nation of Train Bearing the Man Who Once
 Ruled Russia

Petrograd, August 15.-The semi of ficial Russian News Agency announced tonight that former Emperor Nicholas and his family were removed today day from the palace at Tsarskoe-S -Selo, and that it was reported they were be- ing transported to Tobolsk Siberia.
 Many humors are current in regard to the motives for the removal of the imperial family and as to it's destina- tion. The semi official news agency says the demands for Nicholas trans fer were due to fears of the authori- ties that attempts would be made to liberate him in connection with a coun- ter revolutionary movement A preva- lent theory is that the discovery of the letter in which General Gurko, former commander of the southwestern front, expressed loyalty to the former em- peror and of plots to effeect the es- cape of Nicholas, caused the council of deputies to demand his removal to a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
The Printers Vote Down Plan to Hold Meetings
 Yearly in Indianapolis

Colorado Springs, Col, August 15.-The convention of the International Typo graphical union today defeated a proposa to meet annually in Indianapolis with the exception of every tenth year, when the convention would be held here. Scran- ton, Pa, was the only city placed be- fore the convention for next years con- vention. Albany N. Y, has no opposi- tion for the 1919 convention
 The convention adopted a pension plan under which printers reaching the age of 50 with 20 years of continuous mem bership in good standing shall receive 3 pension of $5 a week if they cannot be received at the Union Printers home Formely continuous membership was not required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
NEGRO KNIGHTS OF
 PYTHIAS IN SESSION

The thirty ninth annual session of the colored Knights of Pythias of the state of labama. in session here this weer on the fifth floor of the Pythian tenn ple. is holding one of the busiest ses- sions held in the history of the organ ization.
 The features of the meeting is the reading of various reports in which 1t was shown, among other things, that since the last convention the organi- zation has made an increase of 1000 members, the delegates present tally ing close around 800.
 The third days session of the conven- tion will be called to order this morn ing at o'clock. in which the election of officers and the mapping out of the work for the ensuing year will be the main feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16

nan propaganda in this country" adding. Let us make those who oppose ob- stacles to the success or the war feel that they are unhung traitors"
 He also said that until the United States has placed 5,Oo0000 men in the fight ing line we will have no right to con sider ourselves as standing level with Canada in this fight for democracy" and advocated the putting of American sol diers fin masses on whichever front they are most needed"
 At the ceremonies in city hall Mayor Mitchell presented to MT Root. as it's first recipient the medal Of the National Arts club awarded for distinguished valor In the service of the Ttuit,u States" saying that in leaving his life Of safety 10 undertake the hazards of the mission, .' Mr. Root had shown the American vaIor and fighting spirit" the medal was de- signed to signalze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Escaped Germans Are
 Headed for Birmingham

Three Germen men nrerned at Fort Me- Pherson escaped there last night at about l1:3o o'clock and are said to have started for Birmingham, according to a long dis tance telephone message received at the chief of police office here early this morn ing. J. s. Finley, superintendent of the department of justice at Fort Oglethorpe, sent the message and notified local po- lice officials to keep close watch for the escaped men.
 The names of the escaped Teutons and their descriptions are: Gustave Hartwig, age 26, weight about 1855. height feet, 10 inches, blue eyes; William Welcher, age 34, weight about 155, height 5 feet, 6 inches, brown hair and blue eyes, Robert Auer, age 3s, weight about 15S, height 5 feet, inches, brown halr and blue eyes.
 They were in civilian clothes and it is thought that they will be together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
 SPANISH WAR VETS WILL ENTERTAIN

The arrangements for the Spanish war veterans dance to be held at the Hillman hotel September II were ex- plained to the veterans at the meeting held last night in the rooms of the Civic association. It was announced that tick cts will be on sale by George Hartford and the Davidson s band will furnish music for the dance.
 The members of the camp were informed that hundreds of their comrades had been given commissions in the new army and will serve under Old Glory again. Several short speeches were made
 A bean bake and clay pipe smoker wiV be held at an early date at Capitol park for the veterans and all members are in vited to attend, was another announce ment made.
 The date for the next meeting of the local camp was set for September 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
AND ALLIES WILL NOT CHI A N G E
 ATTITUDE ON THE WAR
tcontinued from Page one,

last three years has ravaged the civil ized world has decided submit to the leaders of the belligerent peoples concrete peace proposals exposed in a document which I have the honor to attach to this letter. May God grant that the words of his holiness will this time produce the desired effect for the good of the whole of humanity.
 The holy see not having diplomatic relations with the French government or with the government or Italy or the Unit ed States I very respectfully beg your majesty to be good enough to have hand ed a copy of his holiness appeal to the president of the French republic, to his majesty the King of Italy, and to the President of the United States.
 'I also beg to add F oIher copies, which request your majesty to be good enough to hand to the leaders of the nations friendly to the allies, with the exception of Russia, Belgium and Brazil to whom the document has been sent direct.
 "In expressing to your majesty my sim cere thanks for this extreme kindness, I am happy to take the opportunity to offer you the homage of sentiment, q very profound respect with which I have the honor to sign myself your majesty s very humble and devoted servant
 "GASPARRI"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
At Loew,s Riiou

Heading the vaudeville part of the new bill at Loew's Bijou for the latter part of the week is Senator Francis Murphy of New York, one of the best known and best liked public men of that state. The senator will give his famous monologue, Topics of the Day" Frazer, Bunce and Moran, trio fresh from sensational suc- cesses in the east, will provide music, song and comedy. Ben and Hazel Mann, in their nut act. will bid high for laughing honors. The LaBelle Carmen trio will entertain with acrobatics and juggling. The picture feature will be The Little Duchess" featuring charming Madge Evans. Loew's news weekly and new comedy pictures completes the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Mayor of Huntsville Fired
 On by Unknown Party
 But Escapes Uninjured

Huntsville. August 15.-vtSpecial) Mayor T. T Terry came very nearly being shot last night when he startec to New York and other eastern cities to purchase his stock of goods for his several stores here.
 The mayor was standing near the door of the waiting roonl when bullet skinned by his hand. oniy missing him by a small margin. The bullet went through the wall just escaping the head of Mr Terry.
 Some believe it was an attempt 10 assassuate him, and the police are working up the instance with all dili- gence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Typewriter Inventor Dies

Sound Beach, Conn, August 15.-George C. Bickensderfer, 6e years old. vice presi- dent of the Blickenderfer Manufacturing company, died at his home here today. He was the inventor of the typewriter which bears his name. He later adapted it to the Chinese alphabet, an accomplish ment which so interested the Japanese government that it revised it's written language to adapt it to a typewriter key board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
REALTORS LUNCHEON
Vandalism and Adoption of Uniform
 Lease Will Be Discussed

Commissioner Arlie Barber has been in- vited to attend the meeting of the Realtors at the Hillman today, when a luncheonl will be held and will be asked for an opinion on some of the questions now before the exchange Vandalism and the adoption of a uniform lease will be the principal topics of discussion. The lease suggested includes a clause providing that the lease automatically renews it. self unless notice to the contrary is giv en in writing 60 days in advance.
 Other topics before the members are those of a central marketing place for framers to sell their produce. housing families of Anniston soldiers aud the en- tertainment to be given those who are to leave for training camps soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
AnnWs@mn@mts
At the Lyric

A new programme of entertainment, headed by the Royal Hawaiians in a spectacular scenic and singing produc- ton, Paradise Beach," will be presented at today's matinee and for the remainder of the week. The Royal Hawaiians are said to include some of the best play CTS of Hawaiian airs.
 Other acts are the Kaufman Brothers, in tuneful originalities; Harry and Etta Conley, the character comedy couple; Cordray and Roberts, musical comedy fa- vorites, and Hardy Brothers, comedy manpulators. The Pathe news pictures feature all performances at the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Wills Probated

The will of the late J, H Mohns was probated in the probate court yester- day. The widow of the deceased was made administratrix and beneficiary with the provision that the property shall pass to the children at her death. Donations were made to several char ities The value of the estate was not given.
 Judge Stiles probated the will of Mrs. Charlotte McCaffey yesterday, the value of the estate not being given. Relatives of the deceased were made the bene- ticiaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Lively Chase for Negro

George Williams, negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Street and Fuller on charge of grand larceny. After the officers had chased him sew eral blocks he was caught at Fourth ave nue and Fifteenth street.
 It is said that Williams took four silk waists from the s. A. Williams store and was about to make a getaway with them. The waists were valued at $15. Williams was carried to the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
CAPT. c. P. NOLAND
 IS NOW IN FRANCE

Among the Birmingham men lover there" is Capt c. Powell Noland, brother of Dr. Lloyd Noland and formerly in command of Battery c, Alabama Field artillery, which was mustered out last March. He received his commission in the engineers reserve corps on June g, after two months at Fort McPherson and shortly thereafter was assigned to the staff of Gen. John Riddle, U. s. A, commanding the engineers reserve corps.
 Captain Noland is a graduate of the Virginia Military institute, and began his engineering career in Panama under General Sbert and Colonel Jadwin, U. s. A. both of whom are now in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
LINEN SHOWER
New Addition to Birmingham Infirm-
 ary Is Formally Opened

Several hundred persons attended the linen shower given last night at the opening of the new building at the Birmingham infirmary. The en- tertainment was from 8 until 10 o'clock, during which time the visitors were shown through the rooms of the new building Refreshments were served and a pleasant time was re- ported.
 The new building was formally opened and will be used immediately It Is three stories tall and is on of the east side of the old building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
NEW YORK CITY
 EXTENDS OFFICIAL
 . WELCOME ID ROOT

New York, Angus. 15.-ExpressinE confidence in the soundness of the char acter of the Russian people for self government, Elihu Root, head of the spe-
 cial diplomatic mission to Russia, in two addresses here today in this city $ official reception, announced the part played in that country during it's time of peril by men corresponding to the l. w. w. here. the extreme socialists and anarchists with whom the Norman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
ROOSEVELT. SPEAKS

Col Theodore Roosevelt who also spoke at the meetings. first at city hall and then at the Chamber of Commerce, likewise declared that organizations like the L W. W. are criminally aiding Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
Card of Thanks

Mrs. w. F. Robertson and family wish to thank their friends for the many fla vors extended them during the recent illness and death of husband and father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-16
PERSONAL

w. N Driver, manager of the fIillman hotel left the city last night for a week $ trip to other Alabama cities in connec- ton with the work of the Birmingham Civic association committee. of which he is chairman, on Conventions"