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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
AMERICA CELEBRATES THE
FALL OF THE BASTILLE

July Ia, liberty day in France. was
celebrated in America, and the follow
ing telegram was read in the treatres
and churches of the country:
Liberty has two birthdays: one in
the new world and one in the old. One
is marked by the anniversary of our
Declaration of independence on July
4th, l776. 1t is the birthday Of IA ma
tion in the new Western world dedi-
Gated to the proposition that all men
are created free and equal. Its cradle
was Independence Hall in Philadelphia
That nation has become great peo-
pie which has gathered in its idea the
self governing nations of the two
Americas, and now fights for the pres
ervation of its life that governments
of the people, for the people, and by
the people shall not perish from the
face of the earth. The second cradle
of Liberty was amid the ruins of the
bastille in Paris, on July l4th, 1889.
The people of Paris destroyed this
great medieval prison, the emblem to
them of tyranny, oppression and auto
cratic government. They lighted this
torch of liberty at its smoldering ruins
and sent their armies forth form the
first great European Republic to car
ry this torch into Europe governed
by absolutism and cursed with privi-
lege, inequality and injustice. These
two great republics are children of the
same spirit. Their essential union
from the days of La Fayette and Wash
ington to the days of Wilson and Poin-
caire--or Pershing and Foch-has
been unbroken. French blood and
treasure were given so that we might
found the first great experiment of
self-government. America today is
sending her millions in men and her
billions in gold that the home of Joan
of Arc and the tomb of Lafayette may
remain inviolate.
America stands beside her, our boys
in khaki, shoulder to shoulder with the
horizon blue of Frances brave men;
our stars and stripes over the trenches
beside the tricolor of France proclaim
to the military masters of Germany a
union which shall carry the cause of
democracy to triumph and form the
basis of greater world federation in
the days of peace. Today we ask of
France nothing but the privilege of
repaying the debt we owe. We too
celebrate the fall of the Bastlle, the
first stronghold of absolutism 10 20
down before the rising power Of free
men. We shall stand beside her until
the last stronghold of autocracy falls
in ruins about the Hohenzollern dy-
nasty. You, Sister Republic, are Civ
ing everything, keeping only the i'm
perishable hope, that spirit of self
sacrifice, for things greater than the
lives Of men and nations which is the
crown and glory of France through
all the ages. Accept from America
OF the 10th anniversary of your 1ed-
ication to self-government, the trib-
ute not of our sentiment alone but of
ourselves. The voice of Anne. ca pro,
claims today with one accord: Long
Live France.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
WICHITA FALLS MAN ARREST
ED FOR CARRYING ROOZF

II. |. Neal, who says he was for-
mery of the firm Neal & Heibeit,
wholesale dealers of Wichita Falls
Texas, rs arrested last night by Of
iicials on the charge of violating the
Reed amendment by transporting
liquor into dry territory. He l. al
legged to have brought liquor from Tu-
cumcari, N. NJ, over the Rock Island.
w. C. Pope, internal revenue officer,
was at the Rock Island station when
the train arrived, on the watchout for
violators of the liquor law, when he
noticed II. |. Neal get off the train.
His suspicion aroused he watched the
man who went later to the Amarillo
hotel and registered. Later his room
was searched by officials and eight
quarts and four pints Of whisky were
found. Neal was arrested by W. c.
Pope.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
YANKs REFUSE TO HALT

Paris, France, July 1--we regret
being unable on this occasion to fol-
low the counsels of our masters, the
French, but the American flag has
been forced to retire. This is unendur-
able, and none Of our soldiers would
understand their not being asked to
40 whatever is necessary to reestablish
a situation which is humliating to
US and unacceptable to our cOuntry's
honor. We are going to counter at
tack"
This was message sent by an
American general in command of
American forces south of the Marne,
on Monday afternoon, after the Ger
mans had succeeded in forcing the
Americans back towards Conde en-
Brei.
The French commander informed
the American general that the early
German success could not have any
great effect on the fate of the battle;
that it was understood perfectly, that
after hard fighting, the Americans
had slowly retired and that it was not
expected that they Immediately launch
IA counter attack.
He added that counter attack
could be prepared without risk and
that il might be better to give the
American troops an hours rest.
Immediately after the American
general sent the above message, which
is quoted by the correspondent of the
Matin, the Americans launched their
counter attack, and the lost ground
was soon recovered with an additional
half mile taken from the Germans for
good measure.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

constructed for military purposes, all
lead to the frontier. Spies had lived
in France for years, many working
as servants, others occupying places
Of trust and responsibility, yet with
the coming of the Germans these men
donned the German Uniform, which
they had kept in readiness for years,
and welcomed the German army to
France, pointing out the most direct
military roads and places of military
advantage. The one aim of the Ger
man army in France is to break the
morale of the people and try to do this
by spelling and besmirching their
homes, running their girls, desecrating
their tombs and making the boys i'm
potent that Germany might leave the
German stamp on the rising genera
tions and thus slowly colonize the
whole of France. The soldier of north
Continued on back page)
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Mai. |. +. McLaren and wife arrived
Friday from Camp Grant, Illinois, at
which place he is now located. They
visited the Majors parents ut the res
idence in Tucumcari and also at the
country home near Quay. Monday
night the band together with num-
ber of Tucumcari citizens, paid the
McLarens' visit and the band played
several instrumental selections and a
few short addresses were made show
ing the appreciation of Maj. McLaren's
successfeul work in the army. Maj
and Mrs. McLaren left Monday night
for their headquarters in the east.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

A. b. Simpson found a buffalo skele-
ton on his ranch few days ago and
brought the head and other parts of
il to town. The bones will be turned
over to the High School. 1t was one
of the largest ever found in this part
Of the state and must have been a
mammoth animal. The skeleton was
unearthed sixteen feet below the sur
face and the bones were in n good
state of preservation.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
TEN MEN CALLED FROM
THIS COUNTY FOR JULY 25

The following young men have been
called to report for duty July "a, 1918
ut p. m. They will leave the next
morning ut 500:
Hue Bryant.
Aonzo II. Stockton.
Levi Augustus Sumrall.
Ernest f.. Bodies.
Andrew j. Underwood.
Leroy Smithers.
Chas. H. FELTON,.
benjamin II. Vandeventer.
Cecil o. Witt.
VIM. Chas. O'Rourke.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND
&. CISCO BIJRCLARIZED

One night last week Miss Ruth
Burns, cashier Of the First National
Bank, left in drawer of the bank
seventy odd dollars in change, and
the next morning it was gone. There
were several thousands of dollars in
checks in this same drawer but they
were left, also other valuables.
c. Cisco's store also was robbed of
several dollars in cash, kodaks, ciga-
rettes, etc. This has been the third
or fourth time Cisco has been robbed
and no doubt it is home talent that
does the work. There is hopes of TO-
eating the guilty parties and putting
a stop to this kind Of work.-Nara
Visa News.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

DR.. McHenry and family of Okla
homa City, were guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Steckman in
this city o, sr Sunday. They left on
the "Bell Highway" for Nara Visa,
where they visited c. Cisco and fam
lily. They were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Steckman. Mr.. Steckman
returned to Hereford, Texas, where he
is employed in the Hereford Brand of
flee. Mrs. Steckman returned to Tu-
cumcari Tuesday evening on No. /.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

The 7. & NJ. train which has been ar
irving here shortly after five o'clock
in the evening, will be changed next
Sunday. The train will arrive at 1916
p. M, and will leave an hour later at
l:l5 p. m. This train will leave ANA
rillo in the morning and return the
same day and will be known rs the
Tucumcari turn-around.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Henry Rusby has returned from Il
fishing and hunting trip in the noun
tains near Mora and Taos. Fred Kreg-
ger Joined the party and inticed them
to hunt bear. Henry says he had his
share of fish and enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
W. F.. MCDANIEL IN PORTLAND

Daniel says: Mr.. Mcdaniel has pur-
chased half interest in a garage and
at present is very busy man. We
Rad wonderful trip. Saw the Pacific
Ocean at San Francisco, went as far
north as Tacoma, Wash, but didn't like
Washington much. Please send the
paper to US at Portland, Ore, 266 F.
9th St. leslie Garage"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Joe Jay, president Of the National
Bank of layton, Texas, was here this
week looking for large ranch. He
has been busy looking over the propo-
sitions offered by the real estate men,
and it is thought will buy as he is
very well pleased with the looks of the
country and the attractive prices. Mr..
Jay is an old boyhood friend of c. II.
Hittson, who lives east of Tucumcari
short distance.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
DEMAND FOR STEEL MAY STOP
MANUFACTURE OF AUTOES

Washington, D. e, July II.-Auto-
mobile manufacturers have asked the
war industries board to allow them
sufficient steel to produce 60 percent
OF their normal production of pas
senger cars. The board replied that
it could not promise even % percent
and that possibly none at all could be
granted.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
$50 AMERICAN.BUILT
PLANES SENT ABROAD

Washington, July l5.-Four hundred
and fifty American built battle planes
have been sent abroad or delivered at
ports for shipment on July 5, the date
of the latest complete official report
reaching the war department.
In announcing this figure today, Sec
retary Baker disclosed also deliveries
Of Liberty motors of all classes on the
same date had reached 2,5l4.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
ALLIES DRIVE HUNS
k..CAPTURE AND
KILL 100000 MEN

London, Eng, July 17.-Casualities
sustained by the German troops in the
offensive up to the present are esti-
mated to number 100000, according
to news received in London today from
the battle field in France.
The war situation Of Wednesday is
summarized by the Associated Press as
follows:
Although the Germans are still at
tacking the allied lines viciously on
both sides of the Rheims salient, what
gains they are making continue to he
small ones, on isolated sectors, and
seemingly arc confined to the region
along the Marne and Immediately
southwest of Rheims.
Eastward from the Cathredal City
through Champagne. the French re-
port they are holding the enemy and
keeping their line intact.
Everywhere the battles are being
stubbornly contested. and where the
French and Italians have been compell-
ed to give ground it has been only after
the infliction of extremely heavy cas-
ualities on the invaders. The Ameri-
cans nowhere have been forced to with
draw. At Fossoy, near the bend of
the Marne between Chateau Thierry
and Dormans, they have made further
improvements in their positions. Like
their French comrades, the Americans
also have been engaged in violent
fighting.
Most violent bombardments are be-
ing kept up by British in Northern
France and Flanders, both gas and
high explosive shells being employed
while in Albania French and Italians
continue to drive back Austrans.
With The American Army on The
Marne, July l7.-French observers re-
ported today that thirteen enemy air
planes fell in the region over which
an American squadron was patroling
and fighting Tuesday, under direct
artillery fire.
Officers look with particular atten-
tion at the hopeful prospect of coun-
ter stroke by the allies which they be-
lieved might have important results.
1t was indicated by today's reports
that the Germans stand with both
flanks exposed and with their com
munication lines seriously mcnaced. II
was believed that unless the Germans
can widen out their positions they will
be compelled to fall back to the river
or face the possibility of beng trapped
as the Austrians wore on the Piave
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18
81 GERMANS IN PRISON
CAMP KILLED BY GERMANS

Paris, France, July l7.--(Havas
Agency Ninety four Germans were
killed and "a Germans were wounded
or the night of July 1916, when five
German aviators bombed prisoners
camp in the region of Troyes, 30 miles
behind the French battle front.
The aerial bombardment lasted for
one hour. Two French soldiers Of the
camp guard were wounded.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

T. A. Thurman has returned home
from st. Joseph, Mo-, and Atchison,
Kansas, where he had been visiting his
mother and other relatives and friends
He said the harvest was in progress
and he did his share. Wheat and oats
were not so good as was expected but
a bumper corn crop is assured.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Jesse NJ. Brown of Fairbury, Nebr.'
and Miss Florence E. Balm, Of Han
ford, Calf, were married in this city
Sunday. July Ia, Judge c. +. Hunter
tying the knot.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Douglas w. Clark, of Logan and
Miss Jessie Evelyne Sears, of Logan
were married in Tucumcari July l6,
Judge J. G. Williams performing the
ceremony.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Mrs. Mary Ulmer and daughter
Miss Sarah d., are spending the sum
mer in Denver. They report war ac'
tivities and patriotism running high
up there and are enjoying the noun
tain scenery and breezes.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-07-18

Save Wheat-buy w s.. Stamps.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
NEAR A THOUSAND IN KENT
MUST PAY INCOME TAXES
FEDERAL INCOME TAX OFFICER
TO BE IN SMYRNA JANUARY 1881

For the First Time a Collector Will
Visit Smyrna to Answer any Ques-
ton and Receive the Taxes
Have you figured up your income
tax? A federal income tax officer
will be in Smyrna January % to 81
next and will for the time being To-
Gated in the Smyrna Postoffice You
won't have to figure out your own in
come tax all by yourself. The gov
ernment is going to send out men to
help you. 1t will be up to you to
hunt up these men. who will be sent
into every county seat town, and some
other towns besides, to meet the
people. Postmasters, bankers anc
newspapers will be able to tell you
when the governments income tax
man will be around, and where to find
him. He will answer your questions,
swear you to the return, and accept
payment of tax. Returns of income
for 1917 must be made between Jan
uary 1 and March /, 1913. "The
Government recognizes. says Collec-
tor of Internal Revenue Joshua w.
Miles, that many persons experience
good deal Of difficulty in filling out
income tax forms. 1t recognizes too,
that taxpayers resident at points
where collector Offices are not easily
accessible find it hard to get proper
instructions in the law. Next year,
when every married person living
with wife or husband and having a
net income of So, 900, and every un-
married person not the head of fam
lily and having a net income of ST, 00O
for the year 1917 must make return
of income on the form prescribed,
there will be hundreds in every com.
munity seeking light on the law, anC
help in executing their returns -
Net Incomes of 900 and $1,000
at may be stated as a matter o1
general information continues Mr..
Miles that net income is the re.
mainder after substracting expense:
from gross income. Personal, family,
or living expense is not expense il
the meaning of the law, the exemp'
tion being allowed to cover such ex
penses. ''The new exemptions Of
ST, 900 and So, 5000 will add tens Of
thousands to the number of income
taxpayers in this district, inasmucE
is practically every farmer, merchant
tradesman, professional man ant
salary worker and a great many wag,
workers will be required to make re
turn and pay tax. 1.-THE law make
it the duty of the taxpayer to seel
out the collector. Many people as
sumo that if an income tax form is no
sent, or a government officer does no
call, they are relieved from making
report. This is decidedly in error
1t is the other way round. The tax
payer has to go to the gouernmen
and if he dosen't within the time pre-
scribed, he is a violator of the law
and the government will go to hir
with its penalties. 4"
About $50 Will Have to Pay in Kent
1t is figured that about 900 will
have to pay the income tax in Ken
County. The Federal Income Ia
Officer who will be sent into thi
county will be located as follows: l
the postoffice of the following places
Dover, January 2 to January &c
Smyrna, January % to January 81
Milford, February 1 to February {
Harrington, February 6 to Febru
ary 9.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
Two Types Of Elephants.

There are two distinct types of ele-
phants-the African and Indian. The
former have developed the largest ami
mails and are quite different from the
Indian type, having only four visible
toes on the rear feet, as against five in
the Indian, the ears are very much
larger and the spinal ridge of the Afri-
can shows a marked hump or rise, be-
ginning at the hips, whereas the In
dian elephants back slopes gently
downward from this point. The Afri-
can def1es the f1ercest sun, while the
Indian lopes away from it to the heavi-
est, coolest shade.
The age of the elephants is widely
disputed, the best calculations of hunt
ers and scientists being admittedly
only a little more than hazards.
Sir Samuel Baker, an authority,
states the average life of an elephant
to be about $50 years. 1t is exactly
known that elephants have lived in
captivity for 130 years. Naturalists
believe, however, an elephants life In
the wild state to be twice as long, ac-
cording to a recently published book
called '"The Elephant"
Smyrna times., 1918-01-02
Spiders Ride on Files.

There is an aspect Of spider and fly
relations which fabulists and natural
lists alike have overlooked. A CORE
spondent who has brought the micro
scope to bear on many hOusefiies, finds
that the parasite upon that hateful in
sect is often an immature spider, says
the London Chronicle. Too weak yet
to spin it's web, it makes the fly its
winged palfrey, and courses from place
to place at the will of its captive; Ell
ther until Pegasus perishes naturally,
or, presumably, until the rider is able
to make a meal OF his charger. This
If confirmed, seems to carry us a steI
farther in the study Of parasitism and
commensalism.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09

| WANTED = A child's nurse to
! take charge of a two-year- baby
Apply POLL North Second street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09
LEGAL NOTICES

PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND REPAIRS TO BRIDGE PIERS
OFFICE OF BOARD OBJ COMMIS-
SIONERS OF PUBLIC GROUNDS
AND BUILDINGS, STATE CAPITOL
BUILDING, HARRISBURG, PA.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived by the Superintendent of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings at his office
in the Capitol Building. Harrisburg,
Pa, until two o'clock p. M, Tuesday,
September 10, 1918. for furnishing ali
labor and materials for the construc-
tion of Pier No. 1, reinforcing Pier
No. and south abutment and rip
rapping Piers No. and No. Of
bridge over the North Branch of the
Susquehanna River. at Laceyville.
Wyoming County. Iennsylvanis. as
specifications prepared by W. B. Pax
son, of Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Consulting
Engineer for the Board OF Commits
sioners of Public Grounds and Build
ings OF the Commonwealth OF Penn
sylvania-
Plans. specifications. and bidding
blanks will be furnished prospective
bidders by applying to the Superin-
tendent of Public Grounds and Build
ings. Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa,
Proposals must be marked PRO
POSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
REPAIRS TO PIERS OF LACEY
WILLIE BRIDGE" on outside cover.
GEORGE A. SHREINER,
Superintendent.
l. w. MITCHELL I
sseretsxxs
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09
HOMES FOR coLoRED FAMILIES

Stop paying rent. Make small
cash payment and pay the balance
like rent on property situated on the
following streets:
Vernon Swatara Sixteenth
Linden Balm Bailey
We have just received some very
6ne houses located in the section of
Wallace street above Reilly. with all
modern improvements.
Five brick houses on Muench street.
and other Real Estate with modern
improvements
we offer an unusual opportunity
for YOU to secure a beautiful home
with modern improvements. Liberty
Ronds accepted as cash.
LINCOLN REALTY CO.,
1929 Seventh st.
Omen Evenings Until O'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09

house with conveniences, shade and
fruit trees and an acre or more OF
land, near train or trolley service. I'm
mediate possession. Address X, 1882.
care of Telegraph. -.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09
REAL ESTATE WANTED

WANTED. TO BUY = S-room house,
with all conveniences, between Front
and sixth; & apove Kelly Price not to
care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09

FOR SALE - One S-cylinder Cadil-
lac. Apply Bell phone 1857.
FOR SALE = Ford Touring Car.
Cheap to quick buyer. Owner leaving
CITY. Inquire Federal Square Garage,
Court and Cranberry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09
BUY REAL ESTATE NOW LOOK AT OPP0R LISTED BELOW
REAL EsTATE-For Sale or Rent

HOUSES AND GARAGES at Fifth
and Curtin streets. Possession or
Fifth street houses about July l5.
1918. Fred c. Miller. 81 North Second.
Bell phone 307J.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
THREE SHIRT FACTORIES FOR

Three thriving shirt factories, locat-
cd in good towns, Middleburp
Rreener and Penns Creek are offered
for quick sale for cash. Plants are
ali running with experienced help on
good paying work. Good reasons for
A. S. WAGENSELLER
Middleburg. Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09

FOR SALE-2k -story frame double
dwelling located in Main street. Camp
Hill, containing rooms, path, ce-
mented cellar, water, electric lights,
and furnaces. Largo porches. Price,
81 600. Brinton-Packer Co., agents.
Second and Walnut streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-09

WILL RENT FOR WINTER = Fur
nished house, z rooms, all convenience
very desirable location in East Har.
risburg. No small children. Refer
ences required. Address Box @. 1895
care of Telegraph