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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
WAR SUMMARY

While the Russians continue their
flight before the Germans in the re-
gion of Riga, the Italians, after few
days of comparative idleness, again
have started "a great offensive against
the Austrians on the Bainsizza pla-
teau and to the northeast Of Gorizia.
In the south, however, the Austrians
at one place momentarily forced the
Italians to cede territory. A counter
attack by the Italians not alone re-
trieved the lost position, but resulted
in the capture of more than 400 pris-
oners.
On the Bainsizza plateau, northeast
Of Gorilla, the Italians have made fur
ther gains, capturing an important
Austrian position near Ocrogio. No
confirmation is at hand of the reported
capture by the Italians of Monte San
Gabrielle, the first dominating position
held by the Austrians north of Gorilla
Nearly LOO men have been captured
by the Italians in the fighting in the
Gorilla sector.
The operations on the western front
in Belgium and France continue TO be
carried out mainly by the opposing
artileries, although the British are still
making trench-raiding excursions or
warding off small enemy attacks. Two
rather strong attacks against the
French front on the California plateau
on the Aisne front were repulsed by
General Petain's forces.
Twenty British vessels of more than
/ 500 tons and three of less tonnage
were sunk hv mines or submarines
last week, as compared, respectively,
with eighteen and five the previous
week.
Reciprocal air raids continue to be
carried out by British, French and
German airmen at points far behind
the fighting line. German aviators
have dropped bombs on French hos
pitals in the region of Verdun. Eleven
persons were killed and sixty-two in
jured in Tuesdays aerial attack.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
GIRL, IS YRS.
OLD, ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT AND IS KILLED

A sixteen-y -year-old Mexican girl, Miss
Lucinda Lucero, was shot in the head
with 22-calibre rifle Wednesday by
Eugenio Hernandez, and died an hour
later.
Hernandez was at the Lucero home
and had a 22-calibre rifle in his hand
when Francisco Lucero drove up in
front of the house. Hernandez want
ed to clean the gun and picked up a
wire in the yard. 1t was too long and
Lucero went in the house after some
wire pliers. Hernandez remained out
side the door fooling with the gun.
Miss Lucero was standing in the door
way watching him it is supposed but
not word had been said. In some
manner the gun was discharged and
the ball struck Miss Lucero under the
left eye ranging upward and loding in
the brain. She fell to the floor and
Hernandez picked her body up and
put it on the bed. He then came to
town after the doctor and went to the
Office of Judge Hunter and gave him
self up. A coroner's jury was sum-
moned which consisted of G.. l.. Leon
ard, Nose Aston, Chas. T. Adair, r..
f. Culbertson, r. A. NOVEL; and F. C.
Beebe and together with Judge Hun
ter they went to the Lucerc home and
held an inquest. They examined a
number of witnesses and it was found
to have been purely accidental. The
finding Of the jury was as follows:
"We the undersigned justice of the
peace and jury who sat upon the in
quiry held this 9th day of Sept, 1917,
on the body of Lucinda Lucero, aged
l6 years, found in precinct No. /, in
the county of Quay, find that the de-
ceased came to her death by reason
of accidental shot from a 22-target
rifle in the hands of Eugenia Herman
dez. Signed by c. E. Hunter, judge,
and all members of the jury"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
SEARCHLIGHT IS TURNED ON
THE FINANCES OF GOVERNOR

Austin, Tex, Sept. 5-Development of
testimony regarding large currency de
posits in the American National Bank
of Austin, for Governor James f Fer
guson, occupied most of today's senate
hearing in the impeachment trial of
the governor. Carl Widen, assistant
cashier Of the bank testified that of
currency deposits of $4,000 during
February and April, much was bound
in wrappers Of the Alamo National
Bank of San Antonio. Before the low
er house Governor Ferguson recently
refused to tell who loaned him $780,
900 in currency during the early part
of the present year.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
OVER slOO, 900 NEEDED FOR
QUAY COUNTY OZARK TRAIL

Santa Fe, Sept. 3-Estimates for
road construction in Quay county in
volving total expenditure Of $1l0,53i
were received today by State Highway
Engineer James A. French from Il. N.
Hobart, district engineer. The esti-
mates cover the construction Of the
Ozark Trail from Tucumcari to Mon
toya, a distance of 22 miles, at q cost
of 95,775; the construction Of three
miles of roadway between Tucumcari
and Endee, at a cost Of $40, ,576.50, and
the building of mile Of road between
Endee and Glenrio, at a cost Of $4180
and they have been prepared for trans
mission to Washington, to the end
that federal aid may be secured. All
of the stretches of road proposed to
be built come under the requirements
of the federal aid road act.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
UNION LABOR PLEDGES u. s.
SUPPORT IN PRESENT WAR

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor, late today pledg-
ed the united support of organized la
Dor to the government in its prosecu-
tion of the war, assailed peace propa-
gandists and denounced the futile ac-
tivities of those who would split la
boris ranks on the question Of war.
He attacked the arguments Of those
who declare the working masses want
peace, and challenged pro-German So
cieties to step forth into the open and
match their disloyalty against labor's
loyalty.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
MARRIED IN TUCUMCARI

+. II. Mcmillan, an old gentleman
of Nara Visa, who registered his age
at 80 years, and Annie Frances Arnold
az tears, also Of Nara Visa, were mar
ried in this city Monday Sept. 8 by
the Rev. Schermerhorn, pastor of the
Presbyterian church.
They spent few days honeymoon at
the Glenrock and while it was not so
pleasant as it might have been owing
20 the arrangement of money matters,
it is said they patched up the differ
ences and went back home rejoicing.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
"POLLY OF THE CIRCUS"

The most wonderful success OF this
theatrical generation is "Polly OF the
Circus" which comes to the opera
House for two nights-Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. II and II. Those
who have seen this great circus story
are the best advertisers, and is proven
by the fact that they will go to see
it every time they have an opportuni-
ty. The company that will be here has
fifteen people and carries a carload OF
scenery. Special prices for these TWO
dates only-35c, 50c Toe.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
GOVERNOR ASKS AUTO OWN
ERS TO ECONOMIZE WITH GAS

Paris was saved by the automobile!
1t was Gen. Joffre's communicating
of thousands of machines to quickly
transport troops that made it pos
sible for the French army to turn
back the invading German horde
With the aeroplane and the submarine
the automobile has formed trio of
forces which in the air, on sea and
land, have been and will be the lead
ing factors in determining the out
come of this great conflict.
There is place for the automobile
at home, as well as at the front. Dur
ing these stressful times we never
know when the emergency will arise
here in New Mexico when the auto
bile will be imperatively needed.
Some time ago letter was sent
out to the automobile owners Of New
Mexico asking them to volunteer the
use of their machines in the event of
any war emergency. Fifteen hundred
owners patriotically responded. We
propoes to have these volunteers band
ed together into a statewide organiza-
tion to be known as the New Mexico
Motor Minute Men," each county to
have a captain who will be responsible
for the organization within his coun.
II ty.
You are, therefore, hereby appoint.
ed Captain of the Motor Minute Mer
of Quay County to serve during the
time of the present war. The names
and addresses of the automobile vol.
unteers in your county will be founC
enclosed and you are requested to Sc.
cure as many members as possible in
addition to those who have already
volunteered. You are requested to i'm
mediately call meeting of these vol,
unteers for the purpose of enrolling
their names as members of the or.
ganization and arrange for the quick
mobilization of their forces and au-
tomobiles in response to such calls
and signals and instructions and con-
ditions as your county warrants.
Each county organization is expect
ed to finance itself and it is suggested
that finance committee be selected
at the organization meeting to solicit
subscriptions from the members and
other patriotic citizens of the county
to provide reasonable fund for the
expenses of the organization. 1t is
further suggested that such other Of
ficers be selected for your organiza
tion as may be deemed necessary.
Form for enrolling the names OF
| the uembers Is enclosed in duplicat,
and you are requested to send one
copy to the New Mexico Council OF
Defense at Santa Fe.
By accepting this responsibility ant
Immediately proceeding to organize
the Motor Minute Men of your count,
you will be rendering a service to thu
State and Nation, which will be yer,
much appreciated by
| Very truly yours,
(Signed) W. f. LINDSEY,
Governor
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
81 MEN OUT OF 300
PASS AND CLAIM NO
EXEMPT|ON...W GO

The local exemption board has been
busy the past few days examining 300
new men seventy-five being notified to
appear each day Friday, Saturday, Mon
day, and Tuesday. They were u good
lot Of men generally, but they were
most all married, or those who passed
the physical examination. 1t is the
opinion of the the board that the dis
trict board will choose enough out of
the list to fill Quay's quota, but it is
possible another bunch will be notified
IN order to fill out the number.
The following is list of men phys
ically qualified, who did not claim an
exemptions:
Jessie 7. Clark, Glenrio.
Fausti Hernandez, Nara Visa.
Leroy Richardson, San Jon.
Carl Valentine, Belleview.
+. Webster Roth, Clifford.
August William Wilson, Logan.
William Perry Estes, San Jon.
James II. Dickinson, Lucille.
Jose Raguel Duran, Tucumcari.
Henry Nathan Hendricks, Quay.
Joseph NJ. Jordan, Obar.
Roy Chapman, Cameron.
Ramon Lujan, Tucumcar.
Walter Vernon Schneider. Logan.
William Ray Reed, Hudson.
Howard X. Shnn, Logan.
Alexander Carlisle Shaw, Tucum.
Charlie White, Curry.
Samuel Berton Blackburn, Lucille.
Fred Alexander Driscoll, Tucum.
John Hairless, Norton.
Hudy Lirrard Copelin, Glenrio.
Charlie H. Lerke, Montoya.
Marion Claud Nelson, San Jon.
John G. Hershberger, Obar.
George Harold Huber, st. Vrain.
James Corbett Baker, Tucumcari.
Purdy Curry, Hanley.
Clarence Austin Shepherd, Nara Wis
John Jerome Eubanks, Endee.
Benjamin II. Vanderventer, Cameron
George Fred Keim, Bard.
William c. O'Rourke, Ina.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
BOND BILL Is DELAYED BY
THE REPUBLICAN ATTACKS

Washington, Sept. 5-ProIonged,
though futile, Republican attacks in
the house today on provisions of the
Sl1 ,538, ,945,460 war bond and certifi-
cate bill, giving wide discretionary
powers to the secretary of the treas
ury in making allied loans, upset plans
for passage of the measure before
night. Debate under the five minute
speech rule proceeded during the after
noon with indications that the bill
would pass tomorrow without material
change.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06

H. Bonem, treasurer, has paid out
in state money something close to ten
thousand dollars for seed wheat which
will be sowed this fall. Farmers are
about supplied now with their seed
and II the season is right next year
will be bumper wheat year. Mr..
Muirhead, financial agent for Quay,
has been so busy assisting in this mat
ter he did not have time to attend to
the drties of his store. This job has
no remuneration and the farmers will
appreciate the interest taken by mer-
chants who will not be benefited di-
rectly from their own work, but they
are Americans and will do their part
to win the war.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
GOVERNMENT WILL FIX OUR
COAL PRICES FOR MINTEE

Washington, Sept. 5-Early fixing
of retail coal prices was promised to-
night by DR.. II. A. Garfield, the fuel
administrator, in a statement outlin-
ing the governments coal control pol
icy. Prices will be established for
communities with the aid of local COM
mittees, into whose hands will be put
responsibility for their enforcement.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
HORNE-ARNETT

Miss Nina Horne and Mr.. Harvey
Arnett of Bard, N. NJ, were united in
marriage by Rev. r. E. Stevenson, at
the Methodist parsonage, Sept. b. .
The young couple were accompanied
bv the brides mother and Mrs. Burrus.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06

The stockholders of the Palmillo
Fibre Co., are requested to meet at
the court house next Friday night, on
Sept. IL for the purpose of discussing
business matters which will be Of in
terest to all. The machinery is here
and by that time it will be in opera
ton 1t is thought, so be present and
see what the company is doing.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06
PACIFIST PRESS COMES UN-
DER EYE OF II. s. OFFICIALS

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 5--Search-
ing inquiry into the utterances of Ger
man-language newspapers in the U.
s., Socialistic magazines and litera-
ture Of so-called peace societies and
associations, regarded as likely to lead
to prosecution in some instances, Is
being conducted by the department of
justice.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-06

c. o. Armstrong Of San Jon, came
in today to attend the meeting of the
rnotor-minute men, which was to be
held here for the organization Of the
owners of autoes in Quay county.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
Crying BABY At This
CHRISTENING STARTS ROW

In fight at christening party ia
Maryland avenue last night. which was
attended by seven brothors-ln-layv." f."
according to the testimony OF Felix
Bonks the prosecuting witness, In Mu-
nicipal Court this morning, he was
rather badly punched by Stanley Kon-
fcriewicz aud Adams Jablonski. he said.
The row started. according to Bonk,
when one Of the defendants told Bonk's 5
wife TO take her crying baby and 20
20 the devil She said she went up
stairs.
After about dozen witnesses had
given their version OF the trouble, the
defendants, who were represented BY
Judge William :. Prickett, testified tha,
Bonk started the trouble by striking
konferiewicz, and that then the others
tried TO separate the combatants. Both
were dismissed, after more than an
hour OF sorting out testimony aud wit
ncssCs.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
COURT WOULDN'T Send
FAMILY ROW TO JURY

Charged with beating his wife.
Mary Ingram. Roscoe Ingram was
arraigned in Municipal Court this
morning, Mrs Ingram testified
that they had been separated for
some time. and that on Sunday nigh.
last, while she was wishing next
door to her home. her husband came
TO her home and concealed himself
there. When she returned. she said.
she felt that someone was in the
house, and she borrowed a revolver
from a neighbor and searched the
house. finally finding her husband In
the parlor Then, she said. ne struck
her in the face with his fist and over
the arm with an umbrella.
Her test mony wac corroborated by
some other witnesses.
Ingram denied having struck his
wife at all. The court decided that
the case was too trivial 10 warrant
sending TO the Grand Jury and In
gram was dismissed
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
pRAYEn Rook nom soLnIEns.

Through the efforts OF the Rev. A.
L. Clattenberg, rector OF ST. Peters p.
Il. Church, OF llazclton, pas formerly
assistant rector OF Emmanuel p. y.
Church and also of st. Johns p. +.
Church. this city, a non-sectarian edi-
tion OF tho prayer book has been pre-
sentod TO the Boys OF Battery q, OF
Hazelton, who are now in training in
Georgia. The prayer books contain the
ritual OF the Lords supper hymns, spc-
cial prayers. etc, and are i'm. fact, books
which should prove comfort and
consolation 20 any churchman, regard
less OF his denomination The books
are the gifts OF the residents OF Hazel
ton. Mr.. Clattenberg IS we'll known In
this city where his work among th,
young men and boys OF his parishes
was particularly noteworthy.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
RED CROSS MARKET
FOR WAR RELIEF
Patriotic Women 10 Offer
Food Stuff at Old City
Hall Tomorrow
COMFORT BAGS
FOR SOLDIERS

Under the auspices of the Red
Cross Society a market viii be con
Quoted tomorrow morning in front Of
the old city hall Flowers, fruits.
vegetables, jellies and canned goods
will be sold. Exhibitors at the State
Fair have donated their exhibits and
friends and members OF the society
will send in their own contributions
TO help along the cause OF caring fo-
the sick and wounded and the helpless
blind. Anyone desiring to assist in
the work may communicate with
Mrs. William c. Nesbitt, over ID. a
A. phone G506.W, who has charge OF
the market.
Mrs. Nesbitts assistants are Mrs. A.
Felix DUPONT and Miss Esther A. Ban
croft and others who will assist at the
market will be Miss Mary Curtis, Miss
Jean Evans. Mrs. r. l.. Gilpin. Jr.. Miss
claire Ellegood. Mrs. Winthrop b.
Wood, Mrs. Philip ID. Laird, Mrs. j
Ralph Bailey. Miss Dorothy Taylor and
Miss Mary Purdy. While letters were
sont to exhibitors at the Fair, responses
were so Sow coming in at first that
the idea of holding the sale was almost
abandoned. However, through tn,
energy OF Mrs. Nesbitt and her assis.
l'tants, in one days work it is hoped tC
make the undertaking success. The
, people OF this city can make this tru'
{ by coming TO the old City Hall tomor
row morning and buying from the
: women who are working for the wei
fare of the Wilmington boys who hav,
gone or viii 90 into training for the
country's service.
Women whose gardens are supply
ing more than their immediate needs
can materially aid toward the salei
success by sending TO the City Hall al
surplus flowers, fruits and vegetable
they can spare. The hall will be opel
TO receive contributions at s o'clock to
morrow morning. Excellent work ha
been accomplished by the Red Cros
booth at the State Fair, 2O0O surgica
dressings have been made.
a surprise and much appreciated cir
has beenhas been received by the Re-
Cross Society from the employees o
kennard and Company who made am
nlled a dozen comfort bags. whicl
they presented TO the society. Thi
gift was entirely unsolicited It bein
the voluntary Offering Of that groul
Of persons.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
KENT ISLAND. ND. IS
RETAINED IN BILL

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The appro-
priations committee by vote Of 8 to
6 lseven members being absent) has re-
taincd in the huge supply bill, amount
ing TO S4SlO979 $40, which was re-
ported to the House Of Representatives
yesterday, the provision OF S3,OOO,OO0
tor the purchase Of Kent Island and its
conversion into a FsDving ground for ten
Ordnance Bureau.
The clause carrying the appropriation
does not specifically name Kent Island
merely providing as follows.
Proving Ground-For Increasing IA
cilities for the proof and test OF ord
nance material. including necessary
building equipment and land-s3,-
OOO0OO."
But both Secretary Baker and Gen
erol Crozior, chief ordnance. stated
that Kent Island was intended to be
taken over.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
WOMEN TO WORK FOR
Child CONSERVATION

At meeting Of the executive com
mittee OF the Wilmington Woman's
Division Of the Council Of National De-
Tense held yesterday in the rooms Of
the General Service Board in the Public
Library, city child welfare commit
tee. to have as its purpose child oh
servation during the war, was appoint
cd, with Mrs. William ). Berglsnd as
chairman, and with Mrs. Frank Nor
ton Jones as chairman Of sub-com-
mittee on defective and Delinquent chill
dren. The Temuining members Of the
main committee are as follows Mrs.
A. Felix dupont, Mrs. Edward r. Mack.
Miss Mary II. A. Mather. Miss Caroline
Golding, Mrs. Fred +. Stone, Mrs. Hor-
ace II. Thayer, lr.. Mrs. Willard c.
Jackson Mrs. Frank Morton Jones.
Mrs. Peter t. Wright. Mrs. Charles
Warner, Miss Marie 4. Lockwood, Mrs
Clement W. Miller.
A motion was adopted to request
the Board OF Education TO teach
bread making from corn. rye and
other grains in the public schools.
This is 10 conserve the wheat supply.
Interesting reports for the canning
committee were given by Mrs. A. ID.
" al htAf 81 90 cuu aAcO ny lnt utnAdA
committee. which has furnished ex-
pert dentistry for 131 sold ers.
Mrs. Preston Lea gave an interest
ing account of the work being done
by the food committee of the Penn
sylvania Defense League. which the
recently visited She exhibited charts
and posters used by that organiza
tion.
A report from the secretary of the
Wilmington Committee on National
Defense given at the meeting. an
nOunced the appointment by the
mems committee OF the following per-
sons 10 serve as members OF a join.
committee Of men and women to take
active part in the plans for the fu-
! ture support and work of the viii
ming.on Food Committee; Henry p.
! Scott, LEROY Harvey. David Snellen-
burg. L. S District Attorney Charles
/ +. Curley and. George Carter
Mrs. Charles R. Miller, chairman
| presided.