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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-28
BRITISH TROOPS WITHIN
HALF NILE LENS PROPER
Great Coal City is Practically Surrounded
on Three Sides; German Position Be-
came Extremely Critical This Afternoon
With Fresh British Advances; PowerfuI
Trenches are Taken.

Astride the Lens-Arras road the Ca
nadians are pressing forward. \
portion of the Avion-Mericourt switch
line is captured. The British losses
are light. Prussian troops were trap
ped in dugouts in this section and
refused to surrender. The positions
were cleared by bombs. The enemy
is in the coal mines between the
forks of the Arras-Lens- -Drocou.-t
railway is bitterly resisting the Brit
ish advance. The British this aft
ernoon have the situation well in
hand
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-28

The East oregonIan has the largest bona
fide and guaranteed paid circulation of any
paper in Oregon, east Of Portland and BY
far the largest circulation In Pendleton Of
any newspaper.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09

Romero, ]. l.. Stubblefield, A. j.
Green, Gill Perea, Edw. w. Robinson,
II. A. Mirabal, Christine Chayes. Per
fecto Jaramillo, Macario Torres. Jos.
Davis.
Valencia--Placido Jaramillo, Eu-
gene K~empenich, Paul Dallis, John
Becker, Jr., Adelino Sanchez, Elias
Romero, Boleslo Romero. Benito
Otero, w. O. Chapman, j. F. Padiila,
M. A. Baca, j. M. Luna.
Lincoln-C. Walker Hyde, Fred
Pfingston, VIM. G. Mcdonald, Frank
J. Sager, Henry Lutz, George Ulrick,
P. G.. Peters, Geo. A. Ellsworth, 4.
Gomez, DR.. e. l.. Woods, Robert
Brady, w. E. Blanchard.
Quay-Alex Street, r. "A. Muirhead,
]. E. johnson, Fl. s. Kohn, Francisco
Gutierrez, J. w. Moncus, Robert r.
B. Case, w. A. Foyil, o. O. Gragg. s.
M. Wharton, Roy A. Prentice, J. j.
Murdick.
sierra-F. M. Bojorquez. J. A. Dye.
H. A. Woolford. w. H. Butcher. Ed
ward James, Frank Winston. William
Kiel, Robert Martin, James Bourget,
Antonio Armijo, w. H. Weston, Ur-
bana Array.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
Fayette A. Jones to
4. Make Headquarters
In Seattle, Wash,

The Anchorage, Alaska, Daily Times
has the following about q we'll known
New Mexican:
rFayette "A, Jones, president OF the
state school OF mines, at Socorro, New
Mexico, was among the prominent
passengers on the Admiral Farragut
that reached Anchorage last night,
Mr.. Jones recently made an expert
examination OF quartz property on
Prince William Sound and continued
his Journey to Anchorage to inspect
some quartz property IN the vicinity
Of Hope.
Mi. Jones is stopping at the Hotel
Anchorage and was q guest OF the
Chambef of Commerce az luncheon to-
day. He Il we'll known In the mining
circles of the southwest and said this
morning that he has resigned from his
position With the New Mexieos school,
to- take effect next month, and win de-
vote part or his time IN exploiting
quartz property In Alaska, with bead.
quarters in Seattle. MT. Jones will
take q trip TO the Willow Greek dis
triet II Ae has time On this trip and
says that the district and Anchorage
are beth we'll advertised in the states.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
SHOT CITIZEN OF
SHAMROCK, TEX,
is ALLEGATION

Tucumcari, N. M. Aug, 6.-The
city marshal OF shamrock, Tex, ar
rived here from Roy with a prisoner
charged with shooting a citizen OF
Shamrock, says the News He pro-
ceeded to take in the town and
show the prisoner a good time, In or.
der he said, to get him over the
Texas line Without becoming neces-
sary to secure le%ytradition papers.
Late that night the prisoner laft the
cop. He boarded a train for Kansas
City and was not captured until he
reached Dalhart.
The prisoner had been shot In the
leg and through the neck. and could
hardly talk above p whisper. He has
been . fugitive Of Justice for several
weeks and a good reward was Offered
for his capture, He had been in Mis-
seuFi and Iowa, II II said, and had
only been in the Roy country Q short
time when the officers up there ar
rested him and Notified the officpyS
at shamrock. s54a
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
AT
OXFORD STILL IN
SPITE OF WAR
10y specisl correspondent)

Albuquerque, NJ. M, Aug. 6.-yPreSl-
dent David R. Boyd, OF the University
OF New Mexico, announces that award
Ing OF Rhodes scholarships in Oxford
University, England, to New Mexico
young men successful in passing the
examinations is to continue as In the
past in spite of the war, scholarships
being available for award in this state
for 1913, 1920, 1891 and 1898. Because
of disturbed educational conditions In
England doubt has been entertained as
to whether Or not the Rhodes scholar
ships would continue while the war
lasts. This doubt has been removed
by formal notice from the Rhodes
Trust in London that scholarships are
available for New Mexico for the
years stated. These scholarships are
for three years each and have a value
OF three hundred pounds ($l500) per
annum.
Competitors must be citizens of the
United States between 10 and rs years
OF age, and must, before date Of entry
on residence at oxford. have complet-
ed at least the second year in some
regular, degree-granting American
university or college. Candidates hay-
ing their residence in the state or who
have received a larger part of their
education here are alike eligible.
The qualifying examinations for the
1918 scholarship will be held at the
State University on Tuesday the End
and wednesday the 3rd Of October,
1917, the two days following the open
ing of the university. The successful
scholar is chosen from among those
passing the qualifying examination by.
a committee of selection, OF which
President Boyd Is chairman, A memo
random giving full details may be OBJ
tanned either from President Boyd.
University OF New Mexico, Atbuquer,
que, or by addressing the officers OF
the Rhodes Trust, Seymour House,
Waterloo Place, London, s. W. l.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
Little Girl Steals
+. Diamond Rings From
Dalton Canyon Visitor

Las Vegas. N. M, Aug. 7,-Sheriff
Lorenzo Delgado was called to Dalton
canyon, several miles above the Val
ley ranch, for the purpose of tracing
some stolen jewelry belonging to
Mrs. R. s. Waller, wife of the asses
sor of Eddy county. The sheriff
reached the scene at s o'clock at
night, and at / O'Clock In the morn
ing he had recovered the jewelry, two
large diamonds set in rings. The
thief was a little girl, 1t developed
after the sheriff had been working on
the case. A male relative of the girl
was suspected of the theft. The girl,
realizing that the mar was to be
taken to Jail, confessed. 1T Is not
known whether she will be prosecut-
ed. Mrs. Waller, with her husband
and a party OF friends, have been
camping at the Pecos region for the
past several days.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09

could swing up out OF the way he
was struck by one Of the gates ct the
stockpens and knocked from the car.
His shoulder, side and hips were
badly bruised. He was taken to his
home at Carlsbad.
THROWN UNDER BUGGY
ny PAIR or BAD MULES
Tucumcari, N. M, Aug. GA pecu-
liar accident occurred near Rama,
when f. L. white, a brother OF C. w.
White, whom ne has been visiting for
some time. was thrown under a
buggy by an unmanageable team OF
young mules, in such a way as to
sustain a compound fracture Of the
left leg. He was brought to the Tu-
cumcari hospital for treatment.
BITTEN BY RATHER;
HAS MARROW ESCAPE
Moriarty, N. NJ, Aug. en-. 8.
Wooten was bitten by a RATHER. He
shot at the snake and when It start
ed in o hole he pulled it out by the
tail, the snake striking him on the
hand. Three bandages we're placed
around the arm immediately. With
medical attention, soon after being
Mr.. Wooten was not even sick,
although his hand was swollen terri
bly, and he suffered pain.
WOMAN BITTEN BY
SCORPION RECEIVERS
1T. Sumner, N, M. Aug. 6.-JMrs. n.
. Lindsey, wife of County Clerk
and daughter-inlaw. Of Gov
ernor and Mrs. Lindsey. was bitten
by a scorpion while on a fishing trip
up the river. "Mr. Lindsey rushed her
20 town for medical assistance. in
record time, although he lost all lu-
Dricating oil out Of his motor and
out a main bearing on the
rip. Mrs. Lindsey has now fully re-
severed.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
Record Attendance at
Las Vegas Normal

DIR. Frank II. Fl. Roberts, president
of the Las Vegas Normal university
and president of the New Mexico
Educational association, was in the
city this morning comforting with the
officials of the state department of
education. He brought with him $50
slips of paper, n for each Of the
teachers who attended the institute
this summer in Las Vegas. These
records he presented to State School
Superintendent Wagner for use in
checking up the credits of the candi-
dates for teachers certificates.
we are exceedingly pleased at the
record number Of attending teachers
this summer" said DR.. Roberts. THE
total is 101 more than last year.
When | took hold Of the normal the
average attendance for ten years
previously was but 49,"
.lOf the $50 men who attended the
Las Vegas Normal last year rs have
been drafted or have volunteered for
service in the army.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
Sfdfe Aid Funds G1nR I'd 81l.
Plyf0r The Qualification
Total Of Over $4,000 Asked F Or by Needy School
\ Districts, But Money Has Been Spent; State
Superintendent, Realizing Great Need. Doing
All Possible to Remedy Situation aN
the $4,000 which should be there and

the $4,000 which should be there and
Is not. llITt1ntt3a TtfatsaNohq
This is the reason and the only
reason why applications now on file
have not been allowed and paid. They
total $1S,45S and every one is proper.
| have approved every n of them.
i know the needs OF these school dist
riots. Many Of them have q total Of
taxable property ranging from $4,000 to
$1,000 4 year. which at the highest pos
sible rate Of taxation would not enable
them to pay q teacher much less to
build o school. They can not proceed
with their school work without this
state aid. The department of educa-
tion is doing everything it can to get
an adjustment Of this situation and to
secure the return Of the funds taken
out of the state aid fund, without wait
ing for the next session of the legis-
lature. We will continue to use every
effort to that end and hope for suc-
cess. In the meantime our needy
school districts have no option but to
wait"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
CURRY WHEAT CROP
lIfRlGES TWELVE
BUSHELS 10 ACRE
FARMERS DELIVERING 40 TO 50
LOADS DAILY TO CLOVIS ELEvA-
FoR AN0 RSoEiNiNo eee5 A
syssHas.ioAsxiHkssss AN0 r'-0

Clovis, N. "A, Aug. THE winter
wheat In Curry county Yielding
better than WI estimated NJ me time
Qf harvest. Much wheat ~ yet in
stack, waiting tor the threshsy. But
tha machine records 10 ar show a
fatr ylell and the crop Will average
~ bushels to the acre. Soma Of the
best cultivated haidg make AZ high as
~ buahels, while Aelds just h0gged in
show 4 ugAt Yjeld. This Ii dne 10 the
tact HAT the crop was practically made
On the mOistnre IN tho ground ct the
time Of seeding, the rainfall during the
groWinE season being very scant.
Neariy ayary farmer u now prepar-
ms land Tor planting wheat. this fall.
Many Of them have inyssta1 In trac-
tors and Are turning land daep and
quickly. TAs acreage VIII be material
~ Increased.
Whest IL now bringing 1855 q hushel
at the elevator and ah0ht forty to fifty
iQade are receiyed every day. Kafir
md milo are out Of sight. the price
being around 34.10 the hundred pounds.
There n quite an ACREAGE Of kafr and
milo at thu present time growing we'll.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
REMAINING COUNTY COUNCILS
FOR DEFENSE ARE APPOINTED

Additional county councils of de
Tense, to serve in cooperation witt
the New Mexico council of defense
have been appointed by Governor w
E. Lindsey for all remaining counties
az follows;
Curry--Daniel l.. Moye, s. A
Jones, Geo. p. Baxter. Sam G. Brat
ton, G. A, Scheurich, b. M. Porter, Il
j. RcMullen, Alex. ShipIey, w. A
Havener, J. S. Fitzhugh, b s. Trip
lett, Fred James.
DeBaca--W. J. Bays G. K. Richard
son, o. B. Erickson, j. w. King, Ray
mundo Harrison, w. r. Wade, Manuel
Abreu, G. M. Lindhardt, Ben Hall, H,
r. Parsons. William Randolph, Juan
Jose Martinez.
Dina Ana-Felipe Luecro. Jose Con.
zales, Oscar G.. Snow, Oscar B. Ward,
M. B. Stevens, H, B. Holt, ", A. Suth,
erland, M. w. Vaudeville, j. o Miller.
John H May, francis E. Lester, R. q,
Young.
Guadalupe-Jose Marquee, J.. ].
Noise, H. R, Robertson, j. w. Ruane
J. M. Casaus. Salome Martinez, John
H. Hicks, Pedro Romero, J. M. Aber.
crombie, J. v. Gallegos, J. w.
Melayen, Benigno Padilla.
Lea-iErnest Best, w. \. Watkins,
". M. Owens, s. L. Posey, 3. ". Culp,
D. e. House, B. H. Turner. w. w.
ONeal, T. H. Miller, ]. w. Fristeo, J.
R. ONeal, J.. s. Eaves.
Mora-Patricio Sanchez, r. x.
Odell, Chas. r. Reyes, J. r, Aguilar,
DR.. Henry J. Hoag. c. U. Strong, Man.
uel Madrid, r. s. Brown, Vim. G. John
son, r. E. Aldredge, C.lE. Doaton, G..
r.. Alternately.
Otero-John Snyder, J.. ]. Dale. J.
r. Gilbert, r. B. Field, B. F. Pearman,
Chas. Bonnell, Jack M. Fall, C. s.
Stevens, M. C. Munson, r. G. ROLAND,
J. E. Bregg, Clovis B. Aguilar.
Rio Arriba-Cirilio De Vargas, v.
Jaramillo, A. Z. Carr, Samuel Eldodt,
P. N. Hill, Francisco Lopez. e. A.
Abeyta, M. A. Gonzales, Elias CLARK,
NJ. A. Esquibel, T. D. Burns, Jr.,
Roman Atencio.
Rooseyelt-A. l.. Gregg, G, l.
Reese, wv. M, Wilson, y. P, Dean, 4.
E. H~oagland, "A A. Rogers, p. E.
Jordan, G, v. Harris, J. 3. Priddy,
Geo. Williamson, A, A, Beeman, W.
o. Oldham.
Sandoval--Phil Jagels, Rouan Gar
ella, John r. Young, G, w. Holman,
Alfredo Otero. "a. j. Major, Teiesforo
Sandoval, C. G. Gonzales. Richard
Heller, Fernando Armijo, g, w. Eek
ert, M. G.. Mpntoya.
San Juan-C. u, Noble, R, NJ. Jack
son, Geo, Z. Allen, ]. M. Palmer. w,
H. Hunter, II. D. Abrams, Or. C. D..
Smith, N. A, Conger, G. ]. Collier, W.
G.. Black, J. v. Luiap, F. a. Bnrdick,
Socorro-Jose s. Baca, H, @. Bur
sum. NJ, G. Mechem, Lee Baldwin, w.
r. Morley, j.. d.. Fraser, Geo. ..
Wheelock. N. G. Baca, A. G. Nc
Dougall, WIN. g, Hamell, Nestor F.
Eaton.
Taos Demetrio Esquibei, Jose
Montaner, tB. g, Kendall, Or. t. r.
Martin, Z, IS. Barker. Enrique Con
zales. Gerson Gusdorf, Z. s. Santl-
stevan, VIM. Mexican. Tomas Rivera,
Jacob Posner, o. Martiuez,
observation-disclosures Henorio, cleofes
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09

(pemina Grarhie.)

presto. change. Five thousand
to $4,000. Deming will be trans
formed over night into the larg-
est city In New Mexico, and we
will have before US the most 81
gantic task ever undertaken by
the state.
It is easy to understand why
people do not realize the magni-
tude Of the enterprise.
Few people, even army officers,
who have given their life to the
service, ever have seen a division
~ the United States army.
In round numbers there are
over 400 commissioned officers
and $1,000 enlisted men that com
pose the fighting end of the great
machine. Perhaps one-fifth can
be added to the aggregate as at
taches or attendants, or In some
, manner connected with the army.
With a division are about 5000
horses and 5000 mules, 900 motor
trucks, 100 motorcycles, a dozen
aeroplanes, SO ambulanees, 80 to
40 automobiles, rs field guns and
howitzers, and about 300 other
vehicles.
Aside from the. base hospital
there are four field hospitals.
In fact, Camp Cody will be a
we'll built city with regular
streets, with water, sewer and
lighting systems.
On the major generals staff
there will be a chief-of-staff with
the rank of colonel, two assistant
observation-disclosures and major,
adjutantlieutenant colonel, assist
ant-major, inspector lieutenant
colonel, two major and two cap
tain assistants, two surgeon-lieu-
tenantcolonels and one surgeon
with rank of major.
"a parade, with four abreast,
would reach from Deming to
Myndus, a distance OF is miles.
One company from each unit
of Iowa has been ordered here at
once, and others will follow just
as soon as the camp can be COM
pleted and transportation facili-
ties provided.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
HOLL0MkA NAMED
By GOV. LINDSEY
As DISTRICT JUDGE
IMMEDIATELY QUALITIES AS sue
cEssoR TO JUDGE Z. c. ABBOTT,
RESIGNED; MEMBER or FIRM
OF CATION AND cATRoN

Reed Holloman, OF Santa Fe, Re
publican, was this morning appointed
by Governor Lindsey Judge of the
First judicial district, to succeed Col
Edmund G. Abbott. commander OF the
New Mexico regiment, whose resigna
ton reached the governor from Albu
querque Saturday. The resignation
became effective yesterday, when Col
Abbott was mustered into Federal ser
vice.
Under today's appointment, Judge
Holloman will serve out Judge Alb
bolts term, which expires January !,
1919. He Immediately qualified, TAX
ing the oath Of Office before Justice
Roberts of the supreme court and
filing it in the Office of the secretary
of state, and he has entered on his
judicial duties.
Judge Holloman is a native OF Craw,
ford county, Missouri, where he was
born August 8, 1871. His family moved
to San Jose, Calf, in 1873, and to
Lebanon, Ind, in 1880. and he re,
ceived his education In the Lebanon
public and high schools, Indiana Uni,
yersity and the Indiana law school,
He was admitted to practice law in
Indiana in 1893, and was prosecuting
attorney OF the Twentieth Indiana Jul
dicial circuit from 1896 to 1898. In
1908 he removed from Indiana to tn.
cumcari, Quay county, and was the first
city attorney OF Tucumcari, serving
from 1908 to 1910. In 1911 he was
nominated by the Republicans for
Judge OF the Eighth Judicial district,
fbut was defeated by T. d. Leib, OF
Ration. Since coming to Santa Fe,
more than two years ago. he has been
identified with the law firm OF Catron
and Catron, and his political classifiea-
tion has been recognized as that of q
rstandpatter.H
During the last campaign the new
district Judge was manager of the
speakers bureau of the Republican
state central committee. He is pres,
ident of the Santa Fe Club. 4.
Judge Abbott, who yesterday gave
up the bench definitely for army SER
vice, was elected Judge of the First
judicial district in November, 1911,
and assumed the duties In January,
1912, Previous to his, election as Judge
he served as district attorney for San
ia Fe, Taos and Torrance counties, and
as U. s. attorney for New Mexico.
ALHL. LA" wa E.L.L"# ."I
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
Big Stock Deals
In East New Mexico

f NN |NfN"N fINf "Ht 'lfN. H..| ..IN. VII
Glenrio,' N. M, Aug. Cit is report
ed that Trigg Bros, large stock men
Of Charming, Tex, have purchased
SOC. 1000 acres of the Bell ranch and
will remove much Of their stock there
this winter. The lease on their pres
ent ranch expires next May, which Is
the reason for their new acquisition.
Deal at Lovington
Carlsbad, N, M. Aug. 1.--Asa and
Ben iAorey have closed a deal Will
Pete Etcheyerry at Lovington, buying
his entire stock of sheep, ewes and
paying an average Of sill for
ewes and SIS for lambs, All the bucks
were thrown IL, also the camp outfit
OF wagons, cooking outfit, and a pair
OK horses. The iAcrey Brothers paid
about $4,000. Mr., E~tcheverry has
decided W go to California in the
peAf tutIutp't g6E faN
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
IyQ NEI KILLED
BY Gls u NELL
} FIEtR CNMlQlp
pEpLsRAsLE TRAGEDY TAKES
-LirEs or TWO sRorAEas; oAz
popv aAAFpLEp AREA vNsSEI
AAo,ine woHK

carrisoso, N. M, Aug. 7.--FvQ
brntheM, James and William Cur,
rent, aged 50 and 20 respectively. are
dead, having been 0yerc0me by "a IN
4 well they we're digging, ah0iAt N
miles west of EArrtz0xo. LaYi, ~
older brother, came Into CaFrjzox0
seeking the services 0f o phYsiciah
and aasistapce to get one Of the
brothsrs out OF the we'll, DF, Lnca&
and q. r, McQuillep left Immediate
" for the scene, taking q SPOT light
and graphing hooks.
The tragedy. In which two brothers
lost their lives, was related by Levi.
the surviving brother. The three
were digging g we'll and had reached
: depth az 10 fest. They returned 10
work altar having prsYionely sek or
4 round OF shots. behaving that ths
gas had gone, James was hwered
Into the weli. Reaching the bottom.
he announced everything aN rtgtt
and called for the bucket to BE- low
cred. About the time the bucket
reached the bottom, however, bio gave
the alarm to be pulled out. The
brothers on top began to wind tho
windlass, but just as James Eae near
the top bis was overcome and fell 70
the bottom of the well. William. the
youngest Of the brothsra, was imWe-
diately lowered and tried the rope
about James body, which LAyi heiet-
ed to- the surface. The rope was
again lowered, hut In response to
calls from the surface, only Q groan
or two was given,
Leaving the unconscious and bruis-
ed brother on the surface, Levi hast
ened to the Schoole ranch, two miles
distant. for help. Two men re-
sponded, but no aid could be given to
the stricken man at the bottom OF the
well.
Or. Lucas and Mr.. McQuillen, upon
reaching the scene, began operations
to o the body of the brother in
the we'll. BY me aid Of the SPOT light
the body was located. but graphing at
a depth Of 40 feet was a tedious mat
ter, and it was three hours and o halt
before they succeeded in raising the
body 10 the surface. William Current
had been dead some time when his
body was recovered, and James Cur
rent died two days later.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
Stern Goes to
Fort Sam Houston

Albuquerque, N. M, Aug. 6.--Maj.
M. L.. Stern, who has been ordered
to report for duty in the quarter
masters department at Fort Sam
Houston, Tex, has left for his new
post. Major Stern has been quar-
termaster OF the New Mexico National
guard and superintendent the coustruc-
ton of the mobilization cantonment.
He Is a veteran guardsman Of many
years service. He is said to have
been stationed at or visited every
post and barracks in the United
States. f36
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
to Visit
Mora County Schools

John Vincent Conway, assistant
state school superintendent is leav-
ing soon to visit Mora county vito
Coupty~Superintendent Baca and will
inspect rural schools and ascertain
conditions before they open early in
October. WE all know that the
state aid fund is exhausted but we
wish to stir up the enthusiasm OF
parents and school patrons 80 that
the schools will go ahead" he de-
clared. Estate aid or no state aid.
the schools must do their work and
we want the people to understand the
conditions and realize that II Is Up
to them to put their shoulder to the
Wheel
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
BRONCO, HucoED BY
YOUNG LADY, BUCKS

Hagerman. N. M, Aug. 6.--Bernice,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Wal
ters, was thrown from her horse and
sustained painful injuries. rays the
Messenger" A stirrup leather broke
and in order to maintain her equilib-
rum she caught the horse around the
neck, and being a young horse he was
not used to being Rugged and he pro-
ceeded to buck the rider. Given a fair
chance, Bernice can subdue any erdi-
nary bronze.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
FINGER CUT OFF HY
FRIGHTENED HoRs
HORSE

Tucumcari,r N. NJ. Aug. 6.-H. C.
Markham had the misfortune to lose
q finger one day last week. He was
leading a horse behind q buggy when
the horse became frightened and pull
ed back, catching his finger between
the rope and the back of the seat.
The finger was mashed nearly off at
the second knuckle. which necessitat-
ed the amputation.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
KNOCKED OFF FRAcrious
MULE ~ LIMB

Hillsboro. N. M. Aug. 6.--Edgar VIII
liamsi was badly injured a few days
ago when he tried to ride a fractions
mule. The animal bounced its rider
under a tree and one Of the limbs hit
him In the stomach, knocking him
backwards on the saddle. Charles
Ament applied first aid to the injured
and DR.. Hatcher was called to treat
the injuries.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-08-09
CHATTER or ACCIDENTS
Fails OF N1i1dnnill;
Lights on Fence Palings
Man Breaks Shoulder; Rider Scraped of Bad
Bronc by Free; Another Victim Thrown Under
Buggy by Mules; New Mexicans Bitten by
Rattlers and Scorpions 8S @&I

Lake Arthur. N. M, Aug. 6.--,Ernest
Uttsrback climbed up the Norris
windmill to look for q horse. which
had gotten away, and az he reached
the top rnng OF the ladder 1t pulled
Off, letting him fall. He fell about
20 feet and struck on some pointed
palings, He apparently struck on his
right arm near the shoulder breaking
his shoulder, and his chin and the
back Of his neck were cut. Buck Pop
noe saw him fall and called for help
and brought medical assistance. He
will recover.