davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27

BE wore n soldier uniform, and he
vas passing the hat for Clark Griffith's
bat and ball fund. smiling his old In
genlous smile MS he worked through
the crowd, salutlng friends Of his base
ball days.
A s"alutation from Lank Hank Is
like a blast Of fresh air. 1t Is no
casunl noddlng with hlm-no mum.
bling how-d'y-do sort OF greeting. He
tells the world when he says hello.
He Is always glad to see people, and
he wants them to know It.
II struck us hat day that II was
~singularly appropriate for Lank Hank
GOwdy To be there In that uniform;
ii seemed TO us quite In line with his
spectacular career. and II strengthened
the appeal which the personality of
Hank has always had for our imagina-
ton.
He was the first baseball notable
to enlist for service. Many another
will follow in his footsteps during
the coming winter, but Lark Hank
was first. That will be his claim to
fame long after his deeds on the dla-
mono have been forgotten.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
"THE REAL LADY" is RETIRED
Winner OF kentucky Futurity and
Holder OF Worlds Record VIII
Never Race Again.

A.. II. Cosden has announced that
The Real Lady, 2:0S, winner of the
Kentucky futurlty and holder OF the
worlds record for three-year-old trot-
tiers, will never race again. She is
said to be ms sound as n bell, but she
has trotted nine OF the fastest races
on record for FLIES of her age In the
last two campaigns. winning S27, 076,
and her owner is now going to breed
her to Peter volo, 200, the only trot-
ter that eve held the record for year
hngs, two-year-olds, t~hree-year-olds
and four-year-olds.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
THE BEAUTY OF VINES
BY JOSEPHINE DE MARI.

When In doubt as to what to plant.
plant vines Is sound advice. Vines
beautify; they are useful; they are
easy to grow. They shade from the
hot sun they hide old or obnoxious
features: they encourage the birds to
nest about the house; they are the
drapcry nature throws over and about
with IA lavish hand to soften and en-
bcllish.
when preparing to plant vines, be
sure To spade deeply, n heavily,
and prepare the soil carefully. After
perennial and hardy vines nrc cstab-
iishcd It Is difficult to cultivate them,
therefore. do all you can before plant
ing them. When they begin to spin
they must have supports, otherwise
they will be stunted In growth and un-
satisfactory.
There are so many beautiful vines
among ANIMALS. perennials and hardy
vines chat It Is hard to decide, IL the
choice Is at all restricted. II you
wish to blot out an old building, cover
II with vines. II you dislike the neccs-
Sary fence, turn 1t into a thing of beau
ty by planting vines along It's length.
A dead tree enews It's youth II
vines are allowed to clothe Its
branches. Let vines shade the porch
and thus make Il n cool and leafy re-
treat from the summers sun. Curtain
the s~huttcrless south window with
vines aud let them grow about the
home wherever possible.
The grape Is one OF the most useful
vines. It Is hardy; early in the spring
its leaves are ready to cast u shadow.
It's blossoms are delicately fragrant
and its fruit IS delicious. Attention
must he given It In the way OF fertil-
ity. pruning and tying.
Among the wild vines the trumpet
vine, Tecoma radicnns, Wild clematis,
(virgin's bower), and bitter-sweet are
popular. In transplantlng the latter
from the woods be sure that you pro-
curc one that Is fertile, for some OF
them do not bloom. The Dutchman's
pipe Is another desirable wild vine, but
II Is not rs common rs those men
toned above.
The wild climbing rose has an ex-
quisitc flower; and, once started, grows
shoots ten TO fifteen feet high In one
season.
The climbing roses are led by the
rambler, and It's hybrids. However, Its
foliage gets shabby and spells its beau
~ Ms n porch plant. 1t makes a brave
shuw when blooming. The good old
prairie queen still continues to be the
standard climbing rose. All the Ayr
shire roses are hardy, also the Chero-
kee roses. The sweet briar, Lord Pen.
zance, Is in n way n climbing rose.
The wistarias take n long time to
become established, but repay by the
blooms.
The Madeira vine, ~mlgnOnette scent
ed, has tuberous roots, which are not
hardy. grows fast and forms II fine
screen with It's thick, iieshy leaves.
The matrimony vine, although Its
blooms are small and inconspicuous,
grows quickly, throwing out long,
graceful sprays that droop to the earth.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
WORLDS SERIES Iron MAN"
Deacon PHILIPPE Pitched Forty.Four
Innings In Contest Between
Pirates and Red Sox.

Despite the fact that he pitched In
four games and won three decisions
over the Giants. Urban (Red) Faber
fell just II innings short of equallng
the all-time Iron man" record for II
worlds series.
The Chicago pitcher saved from the
bushes by McGraw TO have him peat
the Giants out of "a worlds title,
pitched ~ innings In four combats.
In the 1909 series between the Pr
rates and Red Sox. Deacon PHILIPPE
of Pittsburgh twirled "A innings In that
series.
Faber will deserve the tribute that
goes with winning three games Ia the
series, and takes his place among a
select few who have done this sadie
thing. Only six other pitchers cver
performed this feat. They are BIZ
Dineen Of the Red Sox, who won three
against Pittsburgh In 1903; PHILIPPE OF
Pittsburgh, who won three from Dos-
ton in the same series; Christy Math-
cwson, who took three from the Ath-
letics, all shutouts. In 1905: Babe Ad-
ans Of Pittsburgh, who captured three
from Detroit In 1909; Jack Coombs,
who won a trio OF decisions over the
Cubs In 1910, and Joe Wood Of the
Red Sox. who was victor in three over
the Giants In 1912.
No other pitcher bore quite as heavy
a burden IA did PHILIPPE, back In 1903.
or the eight games played, PHILIPPE
az ptad and nulohad dya-fha frof
third. fourth. seventh and eighth.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
Leslie Suite Cub Fans.

Chicago fans are not concerned
about the first base assignment on the
Cubs next season. They believe TINT
Leslie is ready for the major leagues
. II Barn y Drcrfus OF the Piratcs
uld win his 'ght 70 obtain the ser
Us ~ Safer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
Good Work OF MsIse,.

George Maisel, a young brother OF
the Yankee third baseman, batted .306
In 144 games with the San Francisco
club and has stolen 80 bases. Detroit
sent MaiselN to the coast and undoubt-
eddy has an option on the player.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
No Half Measures In Future.

. 'N''''ANs'
No Half Measures In Future.
/ have spoken thus far, not of the
legal penalties which attach to ObStruc-
ton and disloyalty to this government,
but Of the broad political and moral
elements Of our situation and of the
considerations of integrity and honor
which must impel Us To loyalty to our
cause and compel our active aid and
support. / have done this because
after all our safety lies not In penal
statutes, but In a realizing sense of a
righteous cause. a firm resolution 10 do
our full duty, and understanding
that we fight for the liberties of our
selves, our families and our posterity.
| have purposely moved slowly and
with caution In i,aol;ing the strong
arm of the law for seeming disloyalty,
believing that more mature considera-
ton would show the occasional aglta-
tor that he was wrong and the rest of
MS We're right. However, | shall not BIO
half-measured In undertaking the con-
troll OF those who persist in their dis
loyalty and SCREENINGS against the gov
eminent II It's purposes.
The federal government Is not pow
! erless to handle such malcontcnts.
Amongst other ~ofTcnses, II can prose.
| cute those who wlllfully make or con-
, vey false reports or false statements,
! when the United States Is at war, with
intent to interfere with the operation
or success Of the military or naval
forces Of the federal government, or
TO promote the success of u country's
enemies; also those who willfully
F. cause, or attempt 10 cause. insubordi-
nation. dIsloyalty. mutiny, or refusal
Of duty, or willfully obstruct the re-
crultlng or enlistment service of the
United States; also those who I'M
pede. obstruct or prevent the execu-
ton of the laws of the United States I;
also those who undertake TO overawe
the officers of the United States In per-
forming their duties either by direct
intimidation or threats, or by injuring
their persons or property; also those
who engage In scditlous cOnsplracles
TO overthrow or levy war against the
government or forcibly oppose Its u
thority.
New Laws Give Power.
The recently enacted espionage act
Is designed, among other things, to
punish spies, regulate the use of the
mails, and punish thoye who abuse
that ps,.
Thu provisions Of tho s~elective-drnft
act provide punishment for those who
fail or refuse to register. or hinder or
obstruct the enforcement OF that net.
Treason defined by the Constltu-
ton as consisting only In levylng war
against the United States, or In adj
herring 10 their enemies. giving them
aid and comfort) Is punishable by
death. and the other offenses men
toned by severe aud just penalties.
The federal government can find In
existing statutes aud others now pend.
ing before congress powers to handle
any situation likely to arise because
OF the ill-advised activities OF disloyaI
agitators.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
GIVES COVE ANOTHER SHOW
Big Left. Handed Pitcher Did Not %
Much for Tigers This Season, but
Jennings Is Hopeful.

II Is an open secret that Manager
jennings Of the Detroit Americans
doubts whether Harry Coveleskle will
be- able to pitch major league ball next
season. Last year the big left-hander
was II star; this year he was almost
worthless. His arm was weak and his
curve ball and confidence were ON
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27

spicuous by their absence. Coveleskle
passed the thlrty-year mark several
seasons ago, although he Is modest re-
garding his real age. But Jennings I'M
doubtedly will take COVE south and
give him another chance, as he real
ties that a comeback Is not an i'm.
possibility.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27

Meoraw to Winter In Havans.
Manager McGraw OF the Giants VIII
spend u part Of the winter In Ha-
vana.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
Harry Mccormick. Now
An Officer in France

Harry Mccormick, former Gil
ant outfielder and pinch hitter.
now an officer In the United
States army. has arrived In
France. He and Eddie Grant,
also m eX-Giant, attended the
Plattsburg camp. Bill O'Hara,
who saw fighting In France with
the Canadians, and Mccormick
and Grant all played with the
Giants under McGraw. II Is
somewhat noteworthy that three
former members of the same
club were among the first play
r to show their willingness to
fight the Huns.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
Rode Right Through.

"What's the matter, generalf"
mo glory In entering a village of
that size. No sooner had | made my
triumphant entry than / was out of
town."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
IHe's Safe.

SLOW Is 1t you never married.
NOrahT"
"G'long wild ye, Mike! Shure the
man I'd marry amt born yet, an his
mothers dead"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
A. H. CHAPMAN SPOKE TO
FARMERS OF MCCORMICK

Mccormick, Dec. 25.-The boil
weevil campaign which is being wag-
ed in this section of the state by the
Department of Agriculture, cooper
ating with Clemson College, held its
second meeting in this county Sat
urday at Mount Carmel. At the first
meeting, held last Thursday at Buff
falo church, a number of represen-
tative farmers were present. Farm
Demonstration Agent Moore, from
Laurens county, spoke first on Gov
er crops and their relation to soil
building as factor in the prepara-
ton for the boil weevil."
A. n Chapman Of Greenville coun-
ty, spoke on Live Stock and its re-
lation to soil building and as an in
direct means for marketing farm
products" Mr.. Chapman also en-
phas sized the fact that live stock pro-
ducts could be marketed through
packing houses to be established in
Greenville and in Orangeburg.
s. M. Byars, Of Anderson county,
formerly of Mississippi, discussed
the effect of the boil weevil on the
business of q newly infested state.
Mr.. Byars emphasized that the chief
weapon of defense for any newly in
tested territory would be. self sus-
tanning homes, with cotton as sur
plus money crop. Mr.. Byars gave
Instances where communities in his
own state were temporarily paraiy-
zed by the boil weevil.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
ERA OF GOOD FEELING.

The true idea of life is to be hap
py even if we cannot have our way.
|Of course, there are circumstances
that are cruel and pull us down, like
swamps and cliffs that confront a
traveller. But out in the open, where
men are coming and going, the blue
skies are smiling, the flowers are
blooming, the moon is shining, the
dogs are barking, the autos are
speeding, and everything is on q
level, it is positively unmanly and
inhuman for a person to be growing
and grunting because his neighbor
does not think and act as he does.
Poise and kindness draw the victorl-
GUS battle line of life. We sat one
time with great naval hero on the
deck of a warship, and at first we
were scared by his awful presence,
but he told us an anecdote that we
had told score of times ourself and
we laughed so heartily over it that
the mere telling constituted bond
of sympathy that made us beat as
one. The great deeds he had done
fitted admirably with the insignifi-
cant things we had done, and his
greatness was a benediction to us.
The incident only discloses the fact
that personalities blend with an
others life, when good feeling and
sincerity rule the event.-Ohlo State
Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
= MCCORMICK
Observation-Disclosures

Mccormick, Dec. 1e.-Mr. L.. W.
Harris has been appointed United
States Commissioner for the Western
district of South Craolina, by Judge
J. B. Johnson.
A widow, Mrs. Lenoir, of Jackson,
is now night operator at the depot
here, her hours being from IL
o'clock at night until 8 o'clock A.
NJ. ... .-
The High and Graded school will
close on next Wednesday for the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt Chamberlain
were visitors in Augusta, several
days last week.
The family of Mr.. w. J. Hines
left last Tuesday morning to make
their home at Merriwether. Mrs.
Witt and family now occupy the
house vacated by Mr.. Hines.
Mr.. w. E. Rankin attended the
Grand Masonic meeting in Charles
ton last week, being delegate from
this lodge.
The little folks sewing club met
with little Miss Isabel Sanders Fri
day Afternoon. After an hour of
work the little folks were served
fruit which they enjoyed very much.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03

along lines leading to the best re-
suits. If the grades, cross-section
and drainage of earth roads are pro-
perly established, they will not need
alteration when the roadways are
provided with more durable wear
ing surface at later date. For
this reason large part Of the work
done on a good earth road Is per-
manent, and is just as important as
more expensive methods of construc-
ton.
The greatest mistake in most town
ship road construction today is that
the money is spread annually over
all the roads in the township. Very
few roads receive enough time and
money to be put in first class condi-
ton. Most Of the money is spent in
an endeavor to maintain earth roads
that are not in a suitable condition
for maintenance. Many earth roads
are wore after improper working
than they were before it, for large
part of the best soil in them is ex-
posed so that the first heavy rains
wash it away. Most townships have
sufficient funds to maintain their
earth roads by dragging and oiling
after they have been put in proper
condition for effective maintenance.
The most economic work that can
be undertaken by such townships is
to finance some scheme for grading
and draining its earth roads and con-
structing permanent culverts and
bridges. =.
The main work to be done to OBJ
tain efficient earth roads is to drain
them well and then to maintain them
There is no\ road material so easily
affected by improper drainage as
earth. When dry, it will carry the
heaviest loads imposed by traffic, but
when thoroughly saturated with wa
ter it will not support the lightest
load. Hence it is necessary to util-
ize all methods Of keeping the earth
road dry. This can best be done by
draining away the underground wa
ter and preventing the surface water
from standing On the road.
All surface water is removed by
giving to the road grades and cross
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
Free Eter ssd
Hastings scatsos.ue !!
Tells Ya Abiut It

M ,natter uether Yu farm on 9
large me SCALE scale opnly plat vegetables
l~sH "a sowera 1rao N! ~ small Eay, you need
~ %o oat;poa, mGmuie ~ Seed iCatalog. It's
hastlhss - "a we ave a copy for
re1, reaas shao,,,tS NOW frekf you ask for It,
yl.;ossuaIhe you aOss.uIIh Jme Of this paper.
mena9mRgtto en . asRg to owing you about all
tho u Iud uartdes vegetables, farm
tne VaL aIyar a flower seeds, this
grass, c af,s NJ you can get free FIVE
es,ang casalos nlogs;yariS Ss of easily grown, yet
splena SoTs, with which to beau
DeautI h5e surroundings.
t'lg ~ yH Hae7 of almost every kind
zoo Ills season, and you can't
are ske Ike chances in your seed
aHoh 5stings' Seeds are depend
supS I the kind you can always
aDp on p having good luck" with.
oe,eme yaI.e going to garden or farm
ID; ;oAg. Why not insure success
tas is possible by starting with
~ ~ ht seed? Don't take chances
..Iu do not have to. y
4e today for Hastings 1917
Abg. It's free and will both inter.
Hnd help You to succeed in 1917.
\ q. HASTINGS CO., seedsmen,
lnta, 0a.-Advt. ~,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
The Press AND BANNER, AbbevilIe, s. G.

sections which will afford the neces-
sary outlet to the. natural water
courses. The grade line should pro-
vide for cutting down the hills and
filling the hollows, so there will be
a roadbed which will not require
change for further Improvement.
Special attention should be paid to
providing side bitches which will re-
move all surface water rapidly. Side
bitches on long, steep grades should
be protected against serious erosion
by riprap, transverse timbers or
other means. Culverts and bridges
should be Of ample size and be built
as permanent structures. Drain tile
should be laid to carry off under
ground water. Side bitches which
are kept clean and have sufficient
slope to lead the water away are
usually preferable to tile drainage,
but the latter is necessary in some
places.
Good earth roads can be construct
ed at a very low cost; however, they
require constant maintenance, which
may be expensive where the travel
is heavy. A well built and properly
maintained earth road will serve
some sections as well as the most
expensive types Of hard surfaced
roads will serve other sections.
Where this fact is realized more at.
tention will be paid to earth roads
and the money spent on them will
not be regarded as lost. 1t is neglect
which makes earth roads bad, and
requires two dollars to be spent
where one dollar invested earlier
would have done the work. Every
township should arrange for a pa
troll system Of. maintenance, or it's
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03

equivalent, under which someone viii
give his entire time to a section Of
roads and be responsible for their
condition.
Earth roads should he maintained
by keeping q good crown on the
road, the surface smooth and the
side bitches open. In this way the
travel will be disturbed over the
roadway and water will be drained
away rapidly. The systematic use
of the road drag will give better re-
suits for the money spent than any
other method Of maintaining an
earth road, and costs from SO to
SIS. per mile per year in Illinois,
provided the road has been properly
built. :
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
LA CANDEUR LODGE.
Prof. Bacot Recalls When tho French
Element Was Strong Here.

To the Editor of The News and Cou-
I note in your paper Of Saturday,
December 9, an account OF pan
auet of La Candeur Lodge OF Aasons.
This article gives an interesting
sketch of the lodge, stating that II
was founded in 1872 and used the
French language for over half a
century. -,
panization may be interested to
know that it's existence dates back
even earlier. In The City Gazette
(of Charleston) there appeared on
December 22,, 1895, an announce
ment both in French and Enghshi,
that the Frenh lodge "La Candeur
of Masons is arranging to keep the
festival day of st. John the Evange!'
ist by q procession and other fest4vl-
lies. How long this lodge existed be-
fore 1895 I do not know. ,
During the administration OF
Washington and Adams, Charleston
contained a lrage French element OF
population, many being refugees
from San Domingo after the >lnsur-
rection in that island. There were
one or more newspapers in the city
published in French. Also the regu-
lar paper frequently published ar
ticles and advertisements in that
.iangaee. Furthermore, sympathy for
the French revolutionists was very
yery strong. A French Patriotic So
ciety and q Frenh Jacobin Society
fiourished. The French minister, Ge7
net, fitted out privateers to prey up
on English commerce and endeavor-
ed to raise troops to attack Spanish
Florida and Louisiana. French and
English sailors fought each other IN
the streets. And South Carolinians
delighted in addressing each otner
as "citizen" and "citizeness,, after
the fashion of the followers OF
Robespierre, Danton and Marat.
Here is a clipping from writer OF
the time, the Duke de Rochefoucauit'
who states in his "Travels in North
America Of 1896: .
"Charleston is full of Frenchmen
from st. Domingo, and OF command
ers of privateers. Some OF the Tor
mer have brought money with them:
at least they have not all spent their
fortunes; and many earn a. hyeh-
hood by letting negroes, whom tney
brought from st. Domingo. !he
French differ widely in their politlca!
opinions; but the love of gaming
reconciles them all, and in the French
gaming houses, which are very mum,
erous in Charleston, aristocrats and
sans-culottes mix in friendly inter,
course, and indiscriminately surround
the tables. 1t is asserted that they
D. Huger Bacot, Jr.
Professor of History, the Temple
University, Philadelphia, Pa:
December 10, 1916.-News and Cou-
rier-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-01-03
MOTHER SUPERIOR
Says Vinol Creates Strength

Rosary Hill Home, Hawthorne, N. 7.
81 have used Vinol for many rum
down, weak or emaciated patients with
benefit. One young woman was 80 weak
and i'll she could hardly creep to my door
for aid. I supplied Vinol to her literally
and in month I hardly recognized her.
She was strong, her color charming and
her cheeks rounded out."--MoTHER N.
ALPHoNsA LATHRop, o. 8. d.
We. guarantee Vinol to sharpen the
appetite, aid digestion, enrich the blood
and create strength. ~.
P. B. Speed, Druggist, Abbeville, s
C. Also at the leading drug store
in all South Carolina towns.