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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
COBB PULLS "BONER"

One of the Sox, listening to
Faber's alibi for his famous steal
Of third base. recalled an in
stance ut Boston last year when
Ty Cobb swiped third base with
Crawford already on said sack.
Cobb made a magnificent
slide, started to brush of the
dirt and suddenly noted Craw.
ford. Hey! Get away from
here!" yelled Tyrus. "Yor
haven't any business here!"
On another occasion Veach of
the Tigers got In some such n
situation. At the end of the
rundown he explained 1t by say
ing there were too many men
ON the bases, anyway, and there
seemed no place where he could
so.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough. soothe the -
fiammation Of a sore throat and lungA
stop irritation In the bronchial tubeA
insuring a good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectorattoa
In the morning. Made and sold IL
America for fifty-two years. A won
derful prescription. assisting Nature In
building up your general health ana
throwing of the disease. Especially
useful In lung trouble, asthma, Group
bronchitis, etc. For sale In all civil
tied countries.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

German arms which would otherwise
have been certain. thus saving us from
the terrors Of German militarism. We
are fighting Germany because the sue
cess Of Germany would mean the end
Of freedom here and everywhere.
America cannot remain free II kaiser
Ism wins. II Germany should tri-
umph over our European allies. we
would have to battle single handed
with victorious Teuton autocgacy.
determined to conquer and subjugate
the world.
For 40 years Germany has been
building up military machine, the
central thought Of which has been
world domination, and this terrible
world calamity OF blood and misery Is
the result Of this aim of the German
autocracy.
Outlaw Among Nations.
Germany's method Of warfare, In the
sinking OF merchant ships without
warning, In the drowning Of helpless
women and children. In bombardlng
unfortified cities. In lurking like as
sasslns beneath the waters and In the
air, ready to strike and murder the un-
armed, the unsuspecting. and the help
less, has evidenced savagery and
brutality such as the world has never
known before. Humanity will find 1t
difficult TO forgive and history impos-
sible to forget. Germany Is the out
law among the nations, trampling un-
der foot every obligation Of interna-
tional law, threatening every ideal
dear to the hearts OF freemen; and
the world will not be a safe place for
liberty until the German autocracy Is
overthrown and crushed forever.
We would have lost the respect of
mankind and our own self-respect had
we failed to take up the gauntlet SO
insolently thrown In our face by the
German rulers. We are fighting for
our own freedom and for the freedom
Of all men during all the years to
come. II takes fighting to make the
people free and more fighting to keep
the people free. We want no con-
Qaered territory. we desire no indem-
nifty. The mission Of America In this
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

for democracy and autocracy cannot
exist side by side. A state Of war was
recognized by congress. and thus re-
luctantly we were brought into the
world conflict, after the president had
done everything that could fairly be
done to avoid the catastrophe. Now
that we are In the war we see, with
clearer vision, that II was inevitable
that we should go In, for II Is our war
as much rs the war Of England and
France. 1t Is a war to preserve our
rights and our liberties as much as
theirs.
Flight 10 Universal.
II II now evident to all thinking
Americans that Germany must be con-
quered or else Germany will conquer
us along with the rest Of the world.
There have been many fights for free
dom since the beginning Of history,
but they were merely local. while this
Is universal. There have been many
wars for the liberty Of race, while
this war Is for the liberty Of all man
kind. Other wars have been waged
to free one people. while this war Is
not only to keep ourselves free but to
make free humanity Of every race and
OF every creed. The outcome will de-
termine whether the world will be all
democratic or all autocratic. whether
government OF the people and by the
people shall obtain throughout the
earth or shall perish everywhere. We
are at war with Germany because
there is an irreconcilable conflict be-
tween the ideals Of this republic aud
the dominating purposes Of the Ger.
man autocracy. II our ideals do not
prevail, then the German autocracy
will prevail over US. We are fighting
Germany because of outraged Bel
GUM, invaded and enslaved; because
Of France. unjustly and barbarously
assailed and attacked because Of Rus
sia. just emerging into the light OF
democracy and just freed from the
shackles Of tyranny; because Of Eng
land, from whence came our laws ant
civilization, and whose early entry into
tho conflict prevented that victory fol
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
CRACK ATHLETES IN FRANCE
Ball Players, Football Stars, Boxers,
Tennis Players and Others on
Firing Line.

BY the time January 1 rolls around
and the new year Is born many of the
leading stars In all branches Of sports
will be with Uncle Samuel's armies
somewhere In France. Ball players,
boxers. tennis and golf players, foot
ball stars and the leading lights OF
track and field will all be represented
on the firing line.
And with so many stars Of the sport
world abroad the public will take new
interest In them. for, instead Of bat
tling on track and field. the diamond.
the tennis court or the golf links. the
stnlwart sons of the U. s. A. will be
'attling on foreign fields In the great
game Of the age-the game OF war.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

champion Of Europe, who has done
splendid work with the French avia-
ton corps, denies the report that he
Is being sent to America.
II has been rumored many times
that Carpenter was going to the
States with Jean Navarro, another avi-
ator, to give the American flying men
the benefit OF their great experiences
In the air and for Georges to engage
in some exhibition bouts for the bene-
fit OF the French Red Cross society.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
LONGBOAT KILLED IN ACTION
Famous Indian Marathon Runner Died
Somewhere in France" Accord
Ing to Recent Report.

Tom Longboat, the famous Indian
Marathon runner. has been killed In
action In France, according TO letter
received by Mrs. Michael DAILY OF To-
ronto from her son, Thomas Daily, q
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

The tackllng dummy on the Univer-
sity of Michigan football practice field
has been rechristened and Is now a
male instead OF a female parsonage.
Coach Yost, grinnlng broadly, Is
ready to admit that there Is an ocean
Of effectiveness ''in name"
Until this season the dummy has
been known rs Gertrude" On numer-
GUS occasions Yost, Trainer Tuthil and
other chiefs Of the training squad have
Informed ambitious young football can
didates that they never would get to
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
Fans Won't Exemp, cutshaw.

The claim of Second Baseman
George Cutshaw Of the Brooklyn
Dodgers for exemption from the army
draft because Of wife and child was
granted, but he won't be exempted
from the usual panning at the hands
Of Brooklyn fans II he returns to the
Dodgers next year. They have been
on Cutshaw for q year In spite Of good
work.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
Recalled q Poem.

Billy was sitting with his mother
by the fireside one night. Suddenly he
announced, Mother, you remind me
Of beautiful poem"
"What Is It. dear3" she asked, mucA
touched.
"'Shoot, II you want TO, my old gray
head" said Billy with pride.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
Why America Is Fighting
By JOSEPH W. FOLK. Former Governor Of Missouri.
Now Chief Council Of the Interstate Commerce Commission

rreconcIable
conflict Of this republic and the dominating
the our ideals do not prevail then tho
German autooraey will prevail We fighting Ger
the Of Germany would the end Of
freedom America cannot remain free kaiser
Ism wins-Joseph W. Folk
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

the front unless they showed consid-
erably less consideration for Scr
trude's" feelings.
This season, with many gridiron
stars absent from college and many
green men to teach. Yost faced prob.
lem.
But he solved II.
He had the tackling dummy rechris'
tened.
It's new name Is "Kaiser Bill"
And that's the reason why Yost II
still grinnlng.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for livsA
bowels and stomach. One little Pellee
for . laxative, three for q oathartic. A.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
Overheard In Sheol.

"Dotty Devil eats with her knife"
"Yes, but she's got forked tongue
Cartoons.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

former trainer of the Toronto lnterna-
tional league baseball team. No par
ticulars were given In the letter. which
was dated September %.
Longboat went overseas with the
Canadian Sportsmen's battalion.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
CARPENTER IS NOT COMING
Heavyweight Champion Of Europe
Denies He 10 Being Sent on
Trip to United States.

Information has been received In
London by the "News of the World"
that Georges Carpenter, heavyweight
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22
A Difference.

A Difference.
-They say money talks"
"Not always. I've heard ma say -
holds a dollar till II holle.s."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

Not What He Meant
Host-How did you sleep last nisn4e
Mr.. Crabbe-Lying down, sirI lying
down.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-11-22

GOOD American can
question the justice Of our
entering the war with Ger
many, unless he be ignor-
ant OF why we did so. We
have viewed for years the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
How Much Food Stuff is Used in Making Liquor?
Many Conflicting Statements Curen-the Following
Be Common Knowledge

The liquor interests are vigorous
ly assailing a current statement that
more than 6OO,OOO.OOO bushels OF
grain are consumed annually in
making alcoholic drinks.
The statement is incorrect. Ger
tain persons and newspapers made
the assertion on the strength OF
statements issued by the liquor peo-
pie themselves at the time when
they were trying 10 convince the
farmers that prohibition would
greatly curtail their market. II is
never safe 10 repeat statements or
figures used for liquor propaganda
as they are frequently false.
The exact amount Of material en-
ployed in making whiskey is known.
The exact amount OF food wasted in
making beer is not known.
Basing its figures upon the inflow
OF raw material and the output OF
product OF local brewery, the
Board OF Temperance Of the Meth
Odist Episcopal Church originally
estimated that the total amount Of
grain used in making both whisky
and beer was approximately 2OO.-
100000 bushels. Afterward we de-
ferred 10 the opinion Of one OF the
men OF the Revenue Department
who put the figure at i35,000,0O0
bushels. But there are many
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
CONTENTS

PAGE 4. Editorials: Germany HARD
10 Beat; Dixie Highway for
Profit More Than Pleasure; Did
You Know About Berea College,
How Much Food STUFF Is Used
in Making Liquors-Our Owr
State News. - United States
News.-Wprld News.
PAGE 4 Departmental Columns.
PAGE Z. Serial: "The Wsnderer. y
Good Roads.-Universai Ser
vice Not New.
PAGE I. Locals.
PAGE 8. Local News Articles.
PAGE {. Mountain Agriculture:
Farmers OF Rockcastle County.
Farmers Meeting.-Raise a
War Crop.-Cincinnati Markets.
Home Department: Home
Management.-A Slice OF Bread.
PAGE 2. international s u q ay-
School Lesson. - Temperance
Notes.-Hsnderaft for Boys
Twelve Thousand Y. M. C. A. Men
Mobilizing in Army Camps.
PAGE Z. Eastern Kentucky News
Letters.-A True Patriot.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Warns Idlers

Joseph +. Robinson. City Attorney,
Of Lancaster has warned the idlers
that they will be prosecuted under
the vagrancy law. Chief Of Police
l.. f. Heron is making a list Of the
unemployed and will bring them be-
fore the court unless they find EN-
Payment at once, he says.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Woman Finds q Pot Of Gold in
Garden

While hoeing in her garden al
Thornton Greek, Letcher County,
Mrs. Lydia Blair, wife OF Squire
William Blair, unearthed a small
pot containing a quantity Of old gold
and silver coins, some Of which are
of rare and antiquated date, and
very valuable. Mrs. Blair, however.
refuses TO state the exact amount of
her find. but il is believed to be
large. The Blair place is one OF the
oldest settled in this section. II is
said an old miser once occupied the
place, who, il is said, was quite
wealthy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Negro Killed Near Shsarsr

John Hooten, cOlored, was shot
and fatally wounded Monday MORN
ing by Bunk" Shearer, also colored,
following a quarrel between the two
men. The shooting occurred near
Shearer, Madison County. just across
the river from Clark County. Fol-
lowing the shooting Shearer fled,
but was taken into custody later in
the day by the Madison County Of
fcials.
II is said that the two negroes had
been unfriendly for some time, and
the shooting was the result.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Shot From Ambush

Jess Brooks, 81 years old, suffered
broken jawbone and a bad flesh
wound when he was shot from am
bush Thursday morning. Seven
shots in all were fired at him. II Is
believed that his assailants were
three in number. The shooting took
place near Crab Orchard.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Leo +. Heating, Of the oil firm OF
Meldrian & Heating, was almost in
stantly killed and two other men in
jured early Sunday morning when
the automobile in which they were
driving from Lexington TO Winches-
ter crashed into bridge. Keating's
neck was broken, and he lived only
q few minutes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Russ Appeal to Army.

Petrograd (via London. May 15.--
The Council Of Soldiers and Work
mons Deputies has issued an appeal
70 the army In which Il declares that
German Imperialism 10 seeking to de-
stroy revolutionary Russia and en-
slave the Russian people. II appeals
TO the soldiers to defend Russia with
all their power and declares that q
separate peace Is impossible.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The Russian Minister OF War and
Marine, Mr.. Gurchkof, has resigned
from his position in the Provisional
Government on the ground that
divided counsels render his efforts
Ineffective. This is the first break
in the new government and IL fol-
lows the retirement Of General
kroniloff, the commander of the
garrison of Petrograd. More recen-
ly the Foreign Minister MilinkofY
has also resigned.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The French and the English, and at last our Govern
ment at Washington have come to know that Germany
is an antagonist that it will be very hard to conquer.
The reason is that Germany is the defensive
fighting she thinks for dear lfe and doing all she
possibly
Now it is long time since England and America
have done all they could Both these nations given
to luxury neglect and sefndugence.
This calls us to repentance. God will not let us
win until we learn how pray more and put away
some OF national sins like the liquor business and
get down to real sacrifices and real panstaking
producing work.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
WORLD NEWS

Russia is finding il hard TO pre-
vent the split Of her people into
factions, which endanger the sue
cess Of her revolution. Germany is
leaving nothing undone to profit by
the situation. Even Turkey is TAX
ing advantage Of circumstances to
tempt Russia to make a separate
peace.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Did you Know about Berea College?

The job Berea College tackles is to benefit the
mountains.
1t provides FIVE kinds of educaton-The Found
alton School for those least advanced the Vocational
tor those who wish practical things like Agriculture
Woodwork and Home Science; the Academy for those
OF high school rank whether they wish to prepare for
College not two courses) the Normal for teacher
training; and the College for those seeking highest
education.
These FIVE departments instructed this year 1913
students from Io2 mountain counties besides 300 from
other parts of the SOUTH % from the north and IL from
foreign countries.
All students work, and their earnings exceeded
$4,000.
Kentucky Hall, newest and largest building, cost
$4,000 of which some $4,000 has already been
raised in Kentucky
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
To We'd American oIrI.

New York. May l5.-Lieutenant
Commander George Ellis Stuart. Of.
ncsr aboard warship which conveyed
the Balfour mission to the United
States and Miss Katherine Miller.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson
Miller Of Flushing. L. l.. win be mar.
ried this week. They met at Q rscep
tiau Anrtl ~
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

There is sure going to be o big
Chautauqua in our town next week
for five days. The program is one
OF the best and the cost is only q
trifle. Read thir big adj, on page
five and be sure 10 make q discovery
by finding yourself under the big
tent enjoying yourself as never be-
fore.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Hail Damages Crops in Clark Count,

Reports from the Northwestern
part Of Clark County indicate that
a heavy hail fell in that portion of
the county Wednesday afternoon,
and did considerable damage to
growing crops. Some little hail fell
in Winchester, but no damage to
crops near here is reported.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

After Staying his mother, father,
brother, and sister-in-law at their
home in Todd County Thursday,
Frank Millen hanged himself on the
back porch Of the residence. iii
health is believed 10 have deranged
Millen's mind.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Four hundred and four Kentuck-
ians are among the list announced
by Col. Edwin F. Glenn, commanding
the Officers Reserve Corps camp at
Fort Benjamin Harrison. as having
been accepted for training there.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Some Other Figures

reasons for believing that this is
considerably too low.
Some Other Figures
The Committee on War Prohibi-
tion, OF which Professor Irving
Fisher Of Yale is Chairman, issues
the following statement:
According to the report Of the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
for the year ended June 30, 1915
page 1881. there were used during
That year for the production Of dis
titled spirits in the United States.
the following materials:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
N OUR OWN STATE

Louisville banks, represented by
+. l.. Swearingen, agreed Saturday
in 50. Louis to help dispose Of $50
100000 Of the Liberty Loan allotted
TO this district.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Soldier Wounded

Willie Webb of Sergent, Letcher
County. member Of the Second
Kentucky Regiment. was accidently
shot a few days ago and seriously
injured.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

A meeting Of the merican-Japanese
Society in Toxic was made the occa-
sion Of many expressions Of friend
ship for the United States on the
part OF notable Japanese leaders.
Count Terauchi, the Foreign Min
lister, was especially cordial and
DESTROYS Of cementing the friendly
relations of the two countries.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The Editor Of the Scientific Amer
lean estimates that Germany can
keep under construction all the time
about 500 submarines. In six months
she can have a feet Of over 100 and
in twelve months o fleet Of 1900. All
her constructive power has been
turned into vessels Of this kind and
the parts have been standardized so
that all her shipyards can keep en-
ployed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

A conference of the Ministers OF
Sweden, Norway, and Denmark was
held during the week. They decid-
ed to continue a policy of strict
neutrality and to cooperate more fully
along economic lines. The neutrality
Of these countries is Of great value
to Germany because it enables her
TO secure from them food products
and supplies OF various kinds, in
GLIDING. doubtless. much that comes
from the United States to those
countries.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Dixie Highway for Profit more than Pleasure

How the autos spin over the Dixie Highway!
But il does not belong to them.
Ii belongs to the farmer who has loads to haul.
1t is to save horse flesh, and harness leather and
farm-wagons, and farmers time.
1t is to help send the children to school, and 60
to meeting, and visit our neighbors
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

American Socialists have sent
message to the Socialists OF Germany
that they must press for dethroning
of the Emperor as an absolute nee
essity to a peace. Socialists in Ger
many are strong party and are the
chief channel for liberal thought
and action.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The vast amount Of wealth that
is being sent 10 the bottom of the
sea is suggesting the possibility Of
the recovery Of the same. The Ger
mans have already a plan on foot
and are figuring TO secure great pro-
III in this way. Some Of this wealth
is too deep 10 recover, but much OF
il lies at depth not too great for
divers TO bring up.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The armies on the western from
tier Of the war are flercely fighting
for the possession Of the village
of Bullecourt, place Of importance
in the famous Hindenburg line. Both
sides are claiming victory and the
capture of prisoners and guns. The
issue seems more favorable to the
English on the whole.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

"Omitting wheat, oats, barley and
other Materials and reducing corn,
rye, malt and molasses TO pounds,
we get total Of 1908, 9ii ,9i6 pounds
of grain and mOlasses.
THE census for 1900. Vol Q, page
COZ, gives the following figures as
to materials used in the manufac-
ture OF fermented liquors:
Corn, 483,998. 9Sl pounds; Malt, So
tconsinusd % Page Yivs)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Our editorials are timely. our
State and World news fresh and up
10 date. II you care to know. read.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

The German Chancellor, Beth
man Hollweg is finding his position
a hard one. The Junkers or the con-
servatives on the one side and the
radicals and socialists on the other
are dissatisfied with the medium
policy which he tries to pursue.
He still holds the confidence Of the
Emperor, however, and resists all
opponents.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

WE WELCOME the Dixie Highway
Boosters and invite them TO COME
AGAIN. Let everybody be out to-
morrow for q great rally.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Fourteen counties heard from on
page eight. Who would ask for
moreY
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17

Japan leads the world in the num-
Der OF Red Cross members. She has
1, s00, 900, in population Of 10000, 900.
The United States has only 100000
in q population Of i00.0O0O0O. Ger
many has 100000. in q population
OF 100000. Even Russia has i.2O0,-
600 members.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
Lstchsr County Youth in Jail a.
Result Of Double Killing

Charged with the murder Of his
father. Edmond Mullins, and his
brother-in-law, James Mullins. Jesse
Mullins, IS years old. is in jail at
Whitesburg. Leteher County. The
weapon used was q large calibre
Winchester.
Mrs. Mullins, the mother. and the
wife Of a neighbor fled from the
home and sent for officers. To them
young Mullins is said TO have made
the statement that his father had
made efforts TO kill him and that he
Just wanted 10 get even with him.