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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
FOUND NOT GUILTY

w. G. Conner was in from Woodrow
this week attending court. He was
charged with killing COW that be-
longed to another man. Mr.. Conner
reports that he never had witness
on his side, using the state witnesses
and his own testimony. We are glad
to announce that he was found not
guilty by the jury which only retired
to the jury room long enough to sign
the acquittal. Mr.. Conner's own ac-
count Of his whereabouts and his past
had much to do with proving his in
nocence. There is little doubt about
someone killing cattle down that way
but such men as Mr.. Conner should
not be charged with the deeds. He's
a Missourian and what he does he
will not do after dark or attempt to
keep 1t hidden from the public. The
man that would kill cattle for pure
cussedness should be handled like they
formerly handled such trash in Texas
but II is not right to even suspicion
men like Mr.. Conner.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
GUNS IN MEXICO
READY TO SHOOT
RAIDS PLANNED

A sharp warning of what the de-
fenseless southern border of New Mex
leo may expect unless the state wakes
up and takes defense measures is be-
sounded by the rhine managers, ranch
ers and citizens of Grant and Luna
counties who came here to confer with
the governor.
Santa re New Mexico, April II, 1917
These men know the exact facts.
They have secured them from the high
est and most authentic sources and
through investigation by their own Sc
cret agents. They know that there is
an imminent and pressing German
menace on the Mexican border against
which New Mexico will have to de-
fend herself.
Robert Munro Ferguson, of Tyrone,
prominent ranch owner, talked frank
ly and emphatically about the situa-
tion today.
'lt is natural to be surprised that
the government is apparently unaware
of the real situation on the border"
said Mr.. Ferguson, "but the most i'm
portant thing now is for the people
OF our own state to awake to the grav-
ity of the menace.
This isn't a Mexican situation; it
is German situation. 1t is Germans
that New Mexico has to fear. We,
down in the southern counties, know
that these Germans are in command
of the Mexicans; that they have con-
troll of large numbers of field guns
with the intention of using them in
raids on New Mexico. They have ma
chine guns; they have complete equip
ment for successful attacks upon the
towns and the mines of southern New
Mexico. Experience has shown that
a few hundred or thousand Germans
in charge of an army of people like
tho Mexicans can do wonderful things.
We cannot do otherwise than assume
that on such raids the Mexicans, un-
der command of the Germans, will
commit all the barbarities and use all
the brutal tactics which Germans and
their tools have used elsewhere.
1--WE need men, guns. rifles to pro-
tect our lives and our property"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
SUNSHINE STATE SEALS ARE
READY FOR DISTRIBUTION

The New Mexico Publicity Bureau
at Santa Fe has just received a supply
of 100000 Sunshine State" seals sim
liar to those used in large numbers
ceveral years ago by the old state i'm
migration bureau and which had much
to do with fixing IN the public mind
throughout the country New Mexico's
title to be known as "The Sunshine
State The new seal is to be in two
colors, blue on background of red
and carries the New Mexico coat Of
arms and the words NEW MEXICO
THE SUNSHINE STATE" The
seals are about the size of half-dol-
lar and are convenient for use on the
backs Of envelopes. They are intend
ed for free distribution to all New
Mexico business houses and citizens
who will use them on mail going out
of the state.
Anyone in this vicinity who desires
to use these seals should write to the
New Mexico Publicity Bureau, State
Land Office, Santa Fe, N. NJ, indicat-
ing the number of seals desired.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
ISAAC c. BARNES, An
OLD CITIZEN, PASSES
TO GREAT BEYOND

Isaac G. Barnes, one of our oldest
and most respected citizens, died this
morning after serious illness of only
a short duration. Mr.. Barnes became
sick about a year ago, but recovered
and seemingly was gaining strength
and enjoying good health. A short
time ago he went to Kansas City to
attend the auto show with the view
of establishing an agency in this city
for the car of his choice. He remained
in Kansas City sometime, returning
to Tucumcari but a few weeks ago.
Shortly after his arrival he was taken
sick and suffered considerable until
the last few days when he became un-
conscious and this morning passed
peacefully away to meet his wife who
preceding him only few months.
Mr.. Barnes was here before Tucum-
carl began to spread out, and he with
his wife owned the townsite to the
south of Gaynell street in south part
of Tucumcari. He was in business in
Tucumcari for many years only CIV
ing same up when his wife's health
became so it took his entire time. He
his wife's remains to Iowa
where they were laid to rest. Now
his body will be taken hence and plac-
ed beside the wife. No arrangement
had been made for the funeral here
but it thought same will be held Sat
urday afternoon.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
MAN DEEDS TWO TOWNSHIPS
NEAR SAN JON To MISSOURI
PART|ES---DEEDS FILED HERE

More trouble for the property own
ers of two townships near San Jon,
was made this week when two docu-
ments were filed in the clerks Office
which purport to be warranty deeds
to land in those townships.
One was filed by Frank Hood of
Springfield, Mo-, which states for 81
and other valuable considerations he
was entitled to Township II, Range
"a; and Sections and 8, Twp 10,
Rng "a, which lies north of San Jon.
and is all decided land owned and oc-
cupied by homesteaders who secured
same from the government.
The other warranty deed was filed
by ]. W. and Wyman Hogg, of Spring
field, Mo-, which deed calls for Sec
tions l. 2, 3. 4, 5. and 6, Twp 10. Rng
81, in the same part of the county as
the other described tract.
The warranty deed was issued by
John A. Koontz of Kansas. the same
man that was at Wichita, Kansas a
few years ago and placed this land in
the hands of real estate agents at
Wichita, Kansas. Koontz is said to
be an old man and he claims to own
much land down in this county. but
the records do not bear out his claim.
He is fraud, there is no doubt, and
unless the people who own land in
these sections and townships, now sup
posed to have been sold and paid for
the fact being proven by the deeds
now on record, rise up and protest
against such action being allowed and
have the court clear their titles and
punish the intruders. they are liable
to hold property with clouded title
that later on will be hard to remedy.
The Spanish Land Grant covered so
much of an area and was so indefinite
in its whole there was not much chance
Of it being sold to any one party, but
when it comes TO selling this land in
townships and sections for 81 and 9th
er valuable considerations il may he
the cause of much litigation and stand
in the way of the government loan as
sociation or any other loan association
that may be doing business in Quay
county and New Mexico.
District court is now in session and
now is the time to act. Federal au-
thorities should be notified and the
matter cleared up as soon as possible.
"a stitch in time saves nine"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
ONE HUNDRED KILLED BY
EXPLOSION IN SHELL PLANT

Chester, Pa, April 1O.-At least one
hundred persons, mostly girls, were
killed and two hundred or more in
jured by a terrific explosion today in
the great munitions plant at Eddy
stone, Pa, near here, owned by the
Russian government. There is a sus-
picion that the blast was not due to
accident.
The explosion was at first reported
to have killed from 1876 to $50 persons
and injured at least 300 more. A rnil-
road official asserted that nearly 300
were killed, but this estimate could not
be confirmed.
At one undertaker's there were 80
bodies. 70 being those of girls. Thous-
ands Of girls were employed at the
plant, most of them coming from Phil
adelphia, ten miles away. They were
attracted by the high wages paid.
The explosion occurred soon after
10 o'clock in the pellet room Of the
shrapnel building where about 100
girls were putting the finishing touch
es on shells. In building adjoining
approximately 10000 shells were stor-
ed. A second explosion demolished
this structure.
The ruins caught fire, but the fire.
men, called from surrounding towns.
conquered the fire after two hours
work. Meanwhile charred bodies were
pulled from the wreckage and injur-
ed persons taken to Chester, a mile
away. The two main hospitals of the
city were soon filled and others injur-
ed were taken to an armory and to a
frame tabernacle, recently erected for
religious services.
The plant was originally construct
ed soon after the European war start.
ed by Baldwin Locomotive interests
Recently it was taken over by the Rus
sian government which had been EN-.
ploying 10000 workers. The place has
been thoroughly guarded night and
day and after dark immense search.
lights made every portion of the
ground as light as day. In addition
secret service men and detectives work
ed in the plant disguised as munitions
makers.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
THE ROSARY

The Opera House Theatre will offer
the seven reel Selig Red Seal Play
"The Rosary" on Sunday as one Of
the big features of the year. A more
artistic and dramatic photoplay could
hardly be imagined than this produc-
tion by the Selig Polyscope Company.
1t is based upon the famous drama by
Edward +. Rose and tells the story
of the many trying events which fill
the life of Father Kelly. From child
hood he was told that his calling was
the church and his heart directed him
that way, but in early manhood when
a young girl came into his life he wa
vered for n short time from his de-
termination. He won the fight which
ragged in his heart, however, and de-
voted himself to the church. Later in
life n boy-the son of the woman he
loved-came to him and Father Kelly
cared for the boy as though he were
his own. The boy grew to manhood
and married. His wife's sister was
ruined by a worthless fellow and in
protecting the girls name the wife
aroused the husbands suspicion. A
separation followed and Father Kelly,
heartbroken over the tragedy, did all
he could to bring them together. In
the end he was successful and happi-
ness came into their lives again.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
ALLIES BIG DRIVE STILL CO.
ING FORWARDING SUCCESS

London, Eng, April 1.-THE Brit
ish have captured the village and the
heights of Monchy lie Preux early this
morning, according to British official
statements. The village of La Bergere
was also captured and satisfactory
progress is reported on these parts Of
the battle front.
British troops yesterday advanced
north of the village of Louveral, in the
direction of Cambria to the extent Of
a quarter of mile along front of
1000 yards and consolidated this gain
during the night, telegraphs Reuters
correspondent form the British head
quarters in France.
British Headquarters in France, Apr
1.-THE speed and power of the Brit
ish assault, in what probably will be
known in history as the battle of Ar
rasras, seem to have thoroughly sur
prised the Germans. So much so in
fact, that their usual retaliatory ar
tillery fire has been absolutely negli-
gible in the last two days. This is
partly due, of course, to the number of
guns captured, to which must be add
ed the number knocked out by the
British artillery before the actual as
sault began. In a German artillery
position east of Arras could be seen
the remains of "a field pieces.
A trip over the newly taken lines
revealed condition of trenches close
ly approximating those recently evac-
uated by the Germans in the valley Of
the Somme. Many dugouts remained
with only damaged portals but the
trenches, including all communication
lines, have been numerically battered
about.
So successful was the artillery bar
rier set up by the British back of the
German lines that some of the Ger
man prisoners reported they had been
without food supplies for four days.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
WORLD SHUTTING GERMANY
OUT MAY END WORLD WAR

Geneva, Switzerland, April 1.-THE
Journal de Geneve, commenting on the
report that several of the South Amer
lean republics will follow the lead of
the United States in breaking with
Germany says:
"The essential factor is in the pro-
gressive expulsion of Germany from
all continents today. Even IL the Brit
ish fleet did not exist, the Germans
would not have port of call outside
Europe, except Siam. For an over
populated and overproductive country
which lives by expectations, and which
would die II forced to fall back on H.
self, the loss of South America, com.
ing after that Of China, is genuine cat.
astrophe."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
"CIVILIZATION"

"Civilization," dedicated by Thomas
H. lnce, the producer to that vast and
pitiful army whose tears have girdled
the universe-the Mothers of the dead
will be presented at the Opera House
Theatre three days, beginning next
Thursday, April 10.
Heralded as the most daring and
stupendous cinema production of mod
ern times, Civilization" comes to Tu-
cumcari direct from a record breaking
run at the Criterion Theatre. New
York, where it is still the burning top
ic of conversation. II recites n story
that appeals to all alike. because IL
was conceived and executed for the
betterment of mankind There is that
something about it that makes the
whole world akin and promotes feel
ing of brotherlv love that is nothing
short If marvellous.
In the vast theatre of the world
there is being enacted this very day
and hour carnage that appals the in
tellect and intimidates the heroic by
its universal and blood dSurdling saw
agery. For the reason Of putting a
stop to this wholesale slaughter and
forever relegating such barbarisms to
the dead past, Thomas H. Ince staged
his soothing yet virile argument
against the common practice of war.
You will agree with him in his pre-
sentiment of the case because he shows
you the awe-inspiring havoc wrought
by the unseen submarine on great
Ocean Liner crowded with innocent
souls who are sent to the bottom with
out even warning. Then, as a fit
ting climax to the narrowing scene, he
makes hero of the commander of the
sub-sea craft, by compelling him to
sink his nefarious craft rather than
repeat the despicable deed. All this,
mind you, is actually shown on the
screen, you first see the giant liner
struck, then founder and finally sink.
Then another ship approaches, all is
made ready and just as the fateful
torpedo is to be fired. the commander
is inspired to reform and when op-
posed by his comrades, opens the flood
gates and all go down together. II is
thrilling beyond description.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
LITTLE CHILD DIES

C. Hickerson and wife Mrs. Jennie
Troup Hickerson, arrived in Tucum-
carl last Friday night bringing with
them for burial, the body of their lit
tie four-year-old daughter, Mildred,
The little one had died on Monday
night after very brief illness.
1t was a severe blow to the friends
and relatives here who had known and
loved the child, but there is comfort
in the knowledge that she has escaped
the trials and vicissitudes of life and
only gone on before to await the com.
ing of those she loved. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of all.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
SUSPECTS WITH MAPS is
BEING HELD AT AMARILLO

Amarillo, Texas, April IA man
named Freedman was arrested yester-
day at Hereford, 90 miles southwest
of here, having in his possession nu-
merous maps and plats Of the Pan
handle section. He was turned over
to the federal authorities here for
further investigation.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12

Mrs. II. Bonem and daughter, Mrs.
Hannah Kohn, and son, left Tuesday
night for FL Paso, where they will Wis
il relatives a few days.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-08
INCREASE YIELD BY PRUNING
Pinch OF Center Buds, Thus Throwing
Energy Of Plants to Formation
and Ripenine Of Fruit.

The yield and quality of many veg
etables can be increased by pruning
and pinching off center buds, thus
throwing the energy of the plants to
the formation and ripening of fruit.
With muskmelons and cantaloupes
always pinch off the center bud Of the
main vine when it reaches length of
four or five feet, says a writer. Gu
cumbers are treated in like manner.
Such treatment results in increased
size of the fruit and Fastening Of
maturity. For the same reason the
ends of pole and lima bean vines are
pinched off when they reach height
of six feet.
Tomato vines expected to yield an
early crop are pruned severely. But
three stalks are allowed to develop, all
side shoots being pinohed off as soon
as they begin to form. The three stalks
are firmly supported by stake four
feet in height.
When the vines reach the top Of the
stake the center bud is pinched out.
This stops height growth and throws
all the energy of the vine to the de-
veloping and ripening of fruit already
set. By following this method have
obtained as high as 40 fine, perfect
tomatoes from a single plant.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-08
WAR GARDENS FOR EVERYONE
Supplies Are Needed for Armies Fight
Ing for Brotherhood and Peace,
Says Dean Woods.

Every family should have its own
garden this year. ITO do so will be to
release supplies for the armies that
are fighting for brotherhood and
peace" says Dean A. F. Woods Of the
Minnesota College of Agriculture.
ITO hasten the close of the war;"
adds Dean Woods, tive must feed the
people in the armies. The farmers are
doing everything possible and the peo-
pie Of the towns should assist by
avoiding waste and extravaganza.
They should make gardens not only in
their back yards, but in their front
yards as well, and on vacant lots.
They should organize garden clubs, In
cluding women and children, and
grow enough to supply their needs not
only through the summer, but through
the winter. They can do this BY In
tensive EFFORT"
Dean Woods urges boys and girlss
clubs, BOY Scouts, teachers, preachers
and all public c-sptstted citissns - iea6
- this work.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-08
FOR THIRSTY GARDENS
Windmill Plays Important Part in
Production of Food.
Lack Of Timely Rainfall 10 Often
Doom Of Otherwise Carefully Han
died and Tended Pateh-Con-
serve Water Pumped.

That the farm windmill should play
an important part this year in the
great food-production campaign, is the
belief of H. B. Walker, drainage and
irrigation engineer, Kansas State Agri-
cultural college.
1.-THE farm windmill should be no
Stacker this year." said Professor
Walker. at should be ready day and
night to absorb the energy of the wind
to lift water for thirsty gardens. Lack
of timely rainfall is often the doom of
an otherwise carefully handled and
tended vegetable garden.
"This year the farm garden will be
an important factor in reducing the
cost of living. Accordingly, every pre-
caution should be taken to prevent a
failure of the garden crops. In those
areas where the natural rainfall is not
dependable, some simple method of ir-
rigation should be provided"
The farm windmill will serve faith
fully and well in lifting water for ir-
rigation If given an opportunity, Pro-
fessor Walker pointed out. This faith
full source of farm power, however, will
not save the garden unless the owner
co-operates in conserving the water
pumped. The average windmill lifts
water intermittently and at slow
rate. Consequently, if the water
pumped is allowed to flow directly onto
the warm, dry, soil, n small area only
can be satisfactorily covered. A small
trickllng flow does not spread laterally
over the surface of the soil. but it per-
colates deeply into the soil beyond the
reach Of the shallow-rooted vegetables.
If the water lifted, on the other
hand, is stored in tanks, barrels, or
reservoirs, a volume sufficiently large
can be secured in n surprisingly short
time to effectively irrigate much
larger area. A barrel of water con-
tanning 311s gallons will cover a gar
den bed six feet wide by eight feet
long, one inch deep. A quantity of
water even as small as this, if properly
applied, will greatly help the lettuce
bed or the shallow-rooted radishes. 1t
Is advisable. therefore, to use even
an ordinary barrel for storage, If moth
ing larger is available, in preference to
direct pumping.
A reservoir sufficiently large to hold
all of the water the average windmill
can pump in three or four days is
much more desirable.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-08
The Busy Bee.

The bee is pointed out us paragon
of patient industry. Few people, how
ever, realize the infinitude Of energy
that must be put forth by a swarm Of
bees In order to store their hive with
honey. How much do you suppose 1t
takes to make. for example, pound of
clover honey3 The scientists calculate
that 1t requires the nectar from NO
fewer than 60, 900 clover blossoms. To
extract this nectar requires 2,750. 600
visits BY bees who often have to 60 for
iita distance Of one Of two miles. Who
of ~ han. the industry cf the beef
Ard ~ bow selse can the h0ney of hfe
- stetsdf : 1ab,teel Atessdss.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-08

and Of excellent quality. Horse-rad-
ish grows on almost any kind of soil,
and will stand the dry weather as well
rs potatoes. In planting horse-radish,
fit the soil the same as for strawber-
ries, and cultivate the same as any
other garden crop.
Many persons plant horse-radish in
some out-of-the-way spot and dig a
piece Of the root as often as needed,
leaving the fragments of roots in the
soil to grow for further use. This
method results in having nothing but
tough, stringy roots, very unlike the
product Of properly planted and well
cared for bed. The best roots are those
planted in the spring at the time of
setting early cabbage, and dug as late
the same fall as the weather will per-
init. 1t becomes therefore, an annual
crop.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-08
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