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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
NEW YORK ANTICIPATES
TRADE BETTERMENT NOW

New York, Jan. THAT New York
ers have never entered new year
of more vital significance than 1918
must prove, was declared today by
leaders in political, financial and pro-
fessional life here, following a fore
cast of the economic and military po-
entialities of the next twelve months.
Though a minority of these men ex-
pect in the young year only a pro-
longation and intensification of the
stress of warfare, the majority assert
that they see sure signs of dawn of
peace and victory for the cause of
democracy, that the darkest clouds
cannot obscure.
While Washington is closer to the
heart of the great war problem as it
applies to armies and ships, expert
study Of the social and economical fea-
lures of the universal situation of
strife has convinced many of the wis
est observers in this city that another
year must carry the world far toward
an honorable and lasting end of hos
tilities.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
men TO
FL PASO TO EN-
LIST IN ARMY

Nine Tucumcari boys left last night
on No. for FL Paso to take final ex-
aminations for various departments
in the army. Most of these boys were
under the draft age but they were
anxious to do their part in driving
prussianism from the face of the globe.
Their parents and friends met at the
train and bade them farewell and good
luck if they succeed in passing mus
ter at FL Paso. Some Of them will
join the coast artillery, others will
go in the mechanical department Of
the aviation corps.
Those who left last night were Her.
bert Gerhardt, Jas. Putnam, Myrtice
Parrish, Edw. Dye, Edw. Jackson,
Harold Stevens, Geo. Ostick and two
other young men whose names the
News did not learn. These boys are
young athletic fellows and will pass
for most any branch of the my. The
News wishes them safe return.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
hardest PERIOD OF WAR"
ASSERTS FRENCH EXPERT

An Atlantic Port, Jan. 1.-The en-
tente allies are entering the hardest
period Of the war, but a period which
will prove richest in decisive results
"if we know how to play a good game,
and its issue will be decided in the
next six months" according to Capt.
Andre Tardieu, French high commits
sioner to the United States, who re-
turned to this country today. He will
go to Washington tomorrow.
The commissioner first arrived in
this country last May. He returned
to France in November and his govern
ment decided to continue his official
title for period of six months.
While Captain Tardieu pointed to
the possibility of a strong German at
tack on the western front during this
winter, he is absolutely confident that
1t will be another Verdun," he decalr-
ed in a statement.
The urgency of an enormous eco
nomic effort was emphasized by the
French representative in this state
ment:
The battle is not only on the battle
field. have told the French, with
complete frankness, what America ex-
poets from them in the way of rc-
strictions and new sacrifices. | am
coming back to explain here the nec-
essary sacrifices that France and her
allies are expecting from America for
victory"
Men, wheat, oil, ships and locomo-
tives are the things most needed and
which America is able to give, Capt.
Tardeu said.
THE French army has never been
more magnificent" the British army
lis equally superb" and the "Ameri-
can army is increasing day by day."
Capt. Tardieu said in speaking of the
morale of the allied forces.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
TWO ESCAPED
= CONVICTS CAP.
TURED FRIDAY

Two escaped convicts from the Ok
lahoma state penitentiary. were cap-
tured in Tucumcari Friday and Sat.
urday by John Akin, the night police
man.
The first was Frank Shelton, who
was serving term in the pen for
burglary. He arrived in Tucumcari
wednesday practically broke but man
aged to find enough money to buy
several drinks of whskey. He pro-
posed to stranger at the hotel that
he steal an auto while the other fell
low furnish the grub and gasoline
and they would go to Amarillo. The
other fellow did not take kindly to the
proposition but Shelton was persist
ent and he thought he was not doing
right to catch thief if Shelton meant
what he said, so he found John Akin
and put him wise to the proposition.
This man went to the restaurant and
bought lunch and went back to look
for Shelton. He found him in a saloon
playing dead drunk. One of the men
IN the saloon was told of what they
were trying to do so he took the other
mans place offering to furnish the
gasoline and grub. Shelton fell for
the trap and started out for car.
He stopped at the Wasson building,
where number of cars are stored,
and tried to get in, but failed. Then
he continued up Second st. to j. II.
McCasland's where he found a Ford.
He cranked it until he gave up the
job of starting it and went up the al
ley behind Dr. Catterson's place. Here
Akin and another party nearly lost
their man and fearing he might get
away from them and really get away
with a car he was arrested as soon as
found. Shelton was brought before
Judge Hunter charged with drunken
ness. He was found guilty and SEN
fenced to thirty days on the streets,
and an additional fine of $500 and
costs. He became suspicious that the
officers knew something so he confess
ed being an escaped convict.
Shelton had been seen in company
with another fellow so Akin got busy
and landed Bill Clark, the other con-
vict, the next night. He was playing
drunk in a saloon and trying to touch
drunk. He had not quite sue
ceeded in picking the fellows pocket
when Akin arrested him.
Clark denied the accusation Of be-
ing an escaped convict, but telegram
from McAlister gave his description
as well as that of Shelton. Akin left
Monday with his excellent catch hand
cuffed together. 1t took him 90 hours
to make the trip, but he landed in Nc
Alister safely, where he had a nice
time, was given 500 reward and will
have his expenses paid in full.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
COAL TRAINSCO
FORWARD BY
ORDER OF GOV.

Washington, Jan. Coal trains
went forward today under new gov
erDment orders based on the belief of
Director General McAdoo, that rail-
way congestion rather than actual
shortage. is responsible for the fuel
famine in many districts.
Upon receipt of reports that hun
dreds of loaded coal cars were on side
ings all existing priority orders for the
entire country were suspended by Bob
ert 5. Lovett, priority director of the
war industries board, on recommenda-
tion of the director general This is
expected to result in quicker move
ment of the entire mass of congested
freight.
President Wilson, it was learned to-
night, will go before congress Friday
to present his recommendation for
legislation to make government oper-
alton fully effective and to provide for
compensation of the carriers, and leg
islation which has already been drawn
will be introduced Immediately after
his address. Some officials think there
will be vigorous fight over the ques-
tion of whether the legislation should
be effective only for the period of the
war and limited time thereafter, or
should remain in force until specific
ally repealed or modified by congress.
Representatives of the railroads were
to have appeared tomorrow before the
senate interstate commerce commit
tee, but when word came that the
president desired to address congress
Friday they asked permission to with
hold their statements. The committee
instead will hear Commissioner Atchi-
son of the interstate commerce com
mission and then probably postpone
further hearing until the presidents
message has been received.
Director General McAdoo ordered
that the Pennsylvania company's tun-
mel under the Hudson river, heretofore
restricted exclusively to passenger
trains, be used to hasten coal supplies
into the heart of New York City. That
action was considered significant by
railroad men because it indicated how
determined the government is TO use
all facilities to their utmost, regard
less of previous practices, to promote
efficiency.
At the first conference of Mr.. Nc
Adoo in the year with his advisers and
executives, it wa decided to put al.
ditional ships, now controlled by the
shipping board, into service carrying
coal from Hampton Roads to New Eng
land. The number of vessels which
can be spared will be determined to-
morrow.
Hundreds of kilograms pouring into
the railroad administration told of coal
trains or individual cars apparently
lost in yard confusion. These reports
were referred to railroad executives
with instructions to clear out the stall
ed freight as fast as physically pos
sible.
Early action to divide the country
into operating districts, with a gov
ernment supervisor over each, and pos
sibly federal railroad agent for each
state, has been urged strongly upon
Director General McAdoo and he h.
said to be considering this policy.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
j!DON ER SAYS THERE WILL BE
rLENTl SUGAR IN SHORT TINE

Wa hngton, Jan. IA return to
70 normal sugar supply for the nation
| not likely to he long deferred, the
food administration announces tonight
u outlining plans under which an in
N..u cd allotment of sugar will be con-
t."'lOucrs and manufacturers of nom
yuuai food products containing
sugar.
The 30 per cent allotment to which
y'uIgntioucrs were limited when the
u-d' hortaEe became acute in Octo-
..r. viii be increased to 80 per cent
when the supply again becomes nor
mai. il was announced, but continu-
aun" OF this ratio will depend upon
... ,'orts of manufacturers to re-
,r.c The sugar content of confection-
o. and soft drinks by substituting
other swcctcning materials.
Through Misunderstanding, food
"n..,"a.jon officials in New York
'..' "Dun announced that refners al
ready had been instructed to increase
the allotment to confectioners to 80
per cent and that the full pre-war
allowance would he made when con-
t.guGs had returned to normal. II
was explained tonight that the max
imam allotment would be 60 per cent
u.mul and that all manufacturers
would he required TO reduce the sugar
content. of their products as far as
ro iblc
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
+. NJ. HIGDAY CHOSEN MAN.
AGER PALMILLA FIBRE CO.

At meeting of the directors of
the Palmilla Fibre Co., held Wednes-
day night, +. NJ. Higday was chosen
manager of the new company. MIR.
Higday is competent and trustworthy
and the company has selected the best
man in Tucumcari for the place. He
is acquainted with that line of work
and will surely make success out
of the new project.
Mr.. Higday will sell stock in the
new company in order to buy more
machinery for the factory and will be-
gin work at once.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Announcements have been received
in this city of the marriage of Stanley
G. Calisch, son of Senator Calisch of
Montoya, to Miss Erna Freudenberg
of FL Paso, at the home of the bride
in that city. Miss Freudenberg has
visited Tucumcari friends many times
and is we'll known here. Mr.. Calisch
is also well known in this city, as he
was frequent visitor. Their many
friends join the News in extending
congratulations for long and happy
journey through life.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
MEN WILL
MEET IN THIRD
SESSION HERE
gs McNicO Association Announces
Quarterly Gathering at Tucum-
earl, January 10th. 1918.

,r..... \, ~,
AI""Hu'fque' ~ W. Jan, THE
N.,' quaLl,l'! meeting OF the eXecu-
".' .oard ni %e New Mexico Cattle
'""' morse HioWef" Association Is to
i. "'." IN Iucumcari, n. NJ, January
Io'
BY holding meetings in different
0rt.ons of the State the executive
board hopes to get in closer touch with
lunnmcn to the end that the associa-
unu be- made statewide organization
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
BRITISH TANK TO TOUR U. s.
IN SEARCH OF RECRUITS

New York, Jan. LIN an effort to
give impetus to enlistments in the
British and Canadian forces, the Brit
ish armored tank Britannia" will be
started on a recruiting tour Of the
United States on January IL. 1t was
announced tonight that the tank had
been turned over to the British re-
cruiting mission by the London war
Office.
Accompanying the tank will be a
squad Of speakers and Scotch pipers,
as well as the captured German SUBJ
marine which was used in the liberty
loan campaign in this city and in the
victory loan campaign in Canada. A
tour Of the south will be made first,
thence north to Chicago and westward.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

John Nord, who with his family
have been residents of Tucumcari 70,
sometime, was taken sick with pneu-
monia "a short time ago. He died al
1880 this Thursday morning. Fur.
ther particulars have not been learn.
ed as to the funeral service.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03
Wilson's Assumption Of Control
Of Railroads Is Long Step
Toward Efficiency.
GREAT POWERS FOR M'kDGO
Secretary Baker Prodded by Senate
committee-Teutonic Peace Sug.
sestions Made by Count czernin
In Reply to the Russian Bol-
shevi<i Proposals.
BY EDWARD w. PIcKARD.

The great event of the week. for the
United States and. indirectly for the
allied cause. WAS President Wilson's
action In assuming control OF The rail-
ways and steamship lines within the
borders Of this country, This step.
Or. Wilson said, had become lmr,ra-
lively necessary because this i~ % l..r
of resources no less than of mou. t.1
In order that the resources OF America
be completely mobiliaed the truu-pog-
tntion systems of the country must bc
organized and operated under siugI"
authority.
This single authority is William G..
McAdoo. secretary Of the treasury.
who was appointed director general
because, as the president exprcs sed f.
his practical experience peculiarly
Hts him for the service and his author
ity as secretary OF the treasury en-
ables him to coordinate as no other
man could the many iinauclnl inter
ests which will be involved" Mr. Me
Adoo assumed control at noon Friday.
Not only ruil and steamship lines
are included In tAe president proc
lamation, but also all terminals. sleep
Ing and parior cars private cars and
car lines. railroad elevators and ware
houses. railroad telegraph and tclr.
phone lines and lntcrurhAn clpCrr.c
lines carrying freight only. Stockhuld-
ers OF railroads are guaranteed Il profit
equal at least to the average profits
during the three fiscal years ending
June 30, 1917, which will be about 5.2l
per cent on the capital Investment.
Step 10 Generally Commended.
General and hearty approval was
given President Wilson's action, alike
by railway officials financIers and the
public. The first named gave assur-
ance Of their earnest cooperation with
Director General McAdoo, and In nou'-
ly every instance declared their be-
lief that the plan adopted would he
entirely satisfactory. They had known
for some time that some such thing
must be done, for the committee Of
executives that has been In large meas.
ure directing the operation of railways.
though doing excellent and disiu'cr-
ested work, had been unable 10 solve
the problem OF equitable distribution
Of earnings. Complete unity Of opera.
lion will permit Of this and will re-.
suit In more efficient conduct than has
been possible heretofore.
II Is probable that, under Mr.. Ne.
Adoo's direction, competition for curu-
ings being eliminated, many competing
trains will be withdrawn and pusSon-
ger traffic will be largely curtuilcd,
There will be general shifting Of
rolling stock and much freight equip
.inent will be sent to eastern terri
Jtory from the South and West to re-.
' lieve the congestion OF transportation
Of war materials. Naturally, every
thing else will be subordlnated to the
war needs Of the nation. 1t is not un-
liksix that passenger rates will be
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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

Tom Horton, city marshal, asks all
auto owners to secure licenses at once
as the state department is after him
to see that all autoes are tagged be-
fore Feb. /. He will be obliged to
see that every car has a license or
a receipt showing that license has been
applied for. It
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

A dray horse belonging to Edwards
and Routh, ran away this afternoon,
starting at the watering trough near
Goidenbergs' and running two blocks
east on Main street. The horse turn
ed the corner south on First street,
stopping at the side of the feed store.
Nothing was broken, although there
were several cars parked along this
street.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

A telegram from Herbert Gerhardt
today says, PASSED examination for
mechanics mate in second class navy"
He evidently took the examination as
soon as he arrived in FL Paso. The
message said nothing in regard to the
other boys.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

The High School Athletic Assoc'n
will meet Roswell here within the next
two weeks in basket ball games.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

S. A. Wells and w. G. Winningham
were in from Jordan today on bust
ness. While in town Mr.. Wells came
around and paid his subscription up
another year. lie reports the weather
nice and warm but still dry.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-03

.. dance at Goldenberg building
... night Jan. !, promises to be
,.. 20. the hig events of the season.
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-04-18
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
consisting OF the counties Of Polk, DeSoto
and Lee.
/ am graduate of John B. Stetson Law
School and have practiced law for ten
years in Polk and DeSoto counties. If
elected to this office, / am convinced that
can save 10 the tax payers of the coun-
ties great deal of money, and to the citi-
zens who are called upon as jurors and
witnesses a great deal of time by careful
conscientious and systematic administra-
ton of the duties of this office. l am a
candidate of no faction or clique; and if
you elect me, ! will conduct this office
fairly, impartially, efficiently and as Wig
orously as is within my power,
/ respectfully solicit the vote of every
citizen in this circuit.-D. o. ROGERS.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-04-18

May LIST. while it was foolish for
any citizen to have neglected to
register while he had a chance
right at his door, it will be more
than foolish for anyone to be so
neglectful as to fail to avail him
self of the opportunity that still
remains to assure himself the
rights of a citizen to cast his bal
lot for the candidates of his choice.
Then remember also that registra-
ton is not sufficient of itself. The
per capita tax must be paid for the
two years preceding that in which
the election is held. Therefore,
receipts must be had for payment
of this tax for 1916 and 1917. 1t
is only a dollar a year, and the
money goes to the public school
fund. Get busy now, register and
pay the tax, then walk UP to the
polls June 4th and cast your bah
lot as a man for the candidate of
your choice. Books are open till
May LIST at the county seat, and
poll tax must be paid by Saturday,
May 11th,-Bushnell Times.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-04-18
StIERIFF'S SALE

Under and by virtue of two executions,
one in the case Of f. Morqus vs. W. w.
Langford, issued out of and un6er the
seal of the DeSoto County Court, judg-
ment upon which said execution is pre-
dicted having been duly recorded in the
Office OF the clerk of the Circuit Court
for DeSoto County, the other execution
issued out of and under the seal of the
Circuit Court fer DeSoto County, in the
matter Of William Arthur Fulford by his
next friend John Sapp VS.. w. w. Lang
ford. have levied upon the following de.
scrlbed property, situate lying and being
In the County of DeSoto and State of
Florida, to-wit:
The West half of the Northwest quarter
and the Northeast quarter of the north
west quarter of Section 10. in township
80 South, of Range 90 East: also the
Southeast quarter of the northeast quar-
ter OF St elton IS. in Township SO South,
Of Range "a East; also the West half of
Northwest quarter of the Southeast quar-
ter and the East half of the Northeas st
quarter and the Northwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of Section 10, in Town
ship 81 South, Of Range "a East
And shall sell the same at public out
cry in front of the court house door in the
city of Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida,
on Monday the 9Th day of May 1918. be-
tween the legal hours of sale on said day
70 the highest and best bidder therefor
for cash
The said property being levied upon as
the property of w. w. Langford, Pur-
chaser to pay for deed.
]. L. DISHONG, Sheriff. DeSoto
County. Florida.
Leitner G. Leitner, Attorneys for Plain
Tx 14-td
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-04-18
Fishing in Florida

Would you believe it to be true
were | to attempt to tell you a
Florida fish story? well, the sto-
ry is true beyond the peradventure
of a doubt and here it goes.
On the 18th of November, 1917,
a big catch was made eight miles
off the beach coast of Miami and it
proved to be a gigantic devil fish
or ray 1t measured fifteen feet
and ten inches in its width and
weighed more than a ton. When
sailed and smoked and cut into
small lots, the fish was placed on
the tables of many a family. This
is a good food conservation news
item.
The deep-sea monster was sight.
ed and harpooned. Once it was
captured it gave the captor a five.
hour battle before it ceased its
struggles for freedom. The fish
towed the 1S-foot launch in which
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-04-18
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

In the County Judges Court in and for
DeSoto County, Florida, Sitting as
court of probate:
In the matter of the Estate of w. p
Downing: J. Henry Johnson, Administra-
tor.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of Sept 1918, l the undersigned ad-
ministrator of the estate of w. =. Down
ing deceased, will present to the above
court, my final reports and account to-
gether with vouchers as such admins
traitor and will at said time ask said
court to approve and confirm said final
report and issue to me letters of final dis
charge in said estate
Dated this 2Sth day of March, 1913
15-26t j. HENRY JOHNSON, Admin
istrator.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX


Notice is hereby given that j. A. Kauff-
man, purchaser of Tax Certificate No.
$50. dated June 4th, 1894, has filed said
certificate in my office, and has made APP
plication for tax deed to issue in accord
ance with law. Said certificate embraces
the following described property situated
in DeSoto County, Florida, to-wit:
sen of NWA Sec. 8, Twp. SO s., Range
"a e., the said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate
in the name of John Lowe. Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according to
law, tax deed will issue thereon on the
18th day of May, A. d. 1918
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 9Th day of April A. d. 1918
(SeaD A. l.. DURRANCE, Clerk Cir
15-td cult Court of DeSoto County
Florida.