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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
CAUSE OF
LAUCHAbLE LAWS
Volumes Are Added to Lawyers
Libraries Defining Speed and
Rights on Roads.
FULL OF GOOD INFORMATION
Courts Called Upon to Decide Whether
Cars Belonged in Same Category
With Vicious Animal-kansas
Provision Amusing.

Only a few years ago the automobile
was not in general use and there were
no laws in any of the states governing
its use and speed or defining its rights
on the highways. Today there are vol
umes in the Libraries devoted exclu-
sively to automobile laws.
These books are full of valuable in
formation to the motOrist who would
like to avoid the law courts, naive
illustrations of the applicability of the
law, and laughable decisions by courts
of many states relative to the status
Of the automobile.
1t became necessary for the courts
to decide. among other things. whether
the automobile belongs in the same
category as a vicious bull or dog, or
whether it is a dangerous agency and
to be Chased with explosives, inflamma-
BILE substances, and firearms. To the
great relief of all automobile owners.
the courts have decided both of these
questions in the negative.
A Kansas Laugh.
"The legislation In the United States
concerning motoring is not all OF a
serious character" says the preface to
"Huddy on Automobiles" 1.-THE vari-
Gus statutory provisions are exceed
ingly interesting from any point of
view. Some of the provisions are real
ly amusing. Thus, the legislature of
Kansas has shown its kindly feeling
toward motoring by actually incorpo-
rating into its legislation a provision
regulating the operation of automo-
biles which is worth twice reading. 1t
follows:
Nothing in this section shall be
construed as in any way preventing,
o%bstructing, impeding, embarrassing or
in any other or form infring'
ing upon the p~rerogative Of any polit-
ical chauffeur to u an automobilious
band Wagon at any rate he sees fit,
comparable with the safety of the oc'
cupants thereof; provided. however,
that not less than ten nor more than
twenty ropes be allowed at all times
to trail behind this vehicle when in
motion, in order to permit those who
have been so fortunate as to escape
with their political lives an oppor-
tunity TO be dragged to death; and
provided, further, that whenever a
mangled and bleeding political corpse
implores for mercy the driver of the
vehicle shall, in accordance with the
provisions of this bill. "throw out the
lifeline" (See Kansas laws of 1903,
chapter 81, page 49,"
Kansas is, no doubt, on the right
road.
Not Dangerous Per Sc.
In his preface to the second edition
Of his work Huddy says:
1.-TWO striking and important prin'
ciples of law concerning the motor
vehicle have been established since
the first edition appeared.
"The first and most important is
that the automobile is not an agency
dangerous per Sc and to be classed
with combustibles, explosives, inflam-
mable substances, firearms, vicious
animals and the like. All the courts
OF highest resort before which this
question has arisen have been har-
m%onious in their decisions supporting
this view."
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

ger. These cups supply the cows or
horses with fresh water ut all times.
but are SO constructed that the water
is not wasted. A valve controlled by
n nose piece which the COW presses
down turns on and off the water. A
constant supply of water, it has been
found, increases the flow Of milk some
eight or ten per cent.
From this brief description it will be
seen that Il modern barn Is worth
while on every farm. The barn itself
and its equipment represent a fair
sized investment, but 1t Is an invest
ment that will pay good, big dividends
in actual cash through saving of labor
and increased production. Also there
Is the advantage of tightening the
work around the barn. work that is
done in the early morning and In the
evening, which will enable the farm
err to get better help.
This is the season of the year when
farmers have the opportunity to plan
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

Gus care. For the lower the cost of
producing an article, the more the
manufactures will make, especially
when he makes an article the price of
which is fixed by the law of supply
and demand. Lower costs make larger
profits on the farm just as much as in
any other manufacturing establish
ment The farmer manufactures food.
Whether or not he is getting all the
profit possible depends on how much
of the amount he gets for it is spent
in producing 1t.
The modern barn is equipped so
that the labor of caring for the cows
that produce milk and butter can be
done easily and quickly. Also the nod
ern barn Is s. constructed that the
COWS will be warm in winter, and "A
comfortable COW Is a better producer
than an uncomfortable COW. Fresh
air, sunshine and water. three Of ma
lures gifts, are the things that in
crease the flow of milk, and the barn
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

that allows these elements to reach
the cows Is a barn that will increase
the ~dairyman's profits.
Such a barn Is shown In the ac-
companying illustration. 1t is designed
to accommodate 25 cows, their calves
and a bull, together with their winters
supply of hay.
In exterior appearance this barn is
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Goldfish Pets Boost Fire Risk.

st. Louis.-Houses where goldfish
are kept in round bowls near windows
must pay an increased rate for fire in
uranc The new decision resulted
from q recent demonstration in st.
Louis, showing that sun shining
through a goldfish bowl makes a mag
nifcent lens powerful enough to set
fire to curtains and carpets.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
FE|CNS SUICIDE
TO win MILLION
Aicaraguan Found Living Like
Hermit After He Took
Out Insurance.
HUNT MAN TWO YEARS
Narcisco ArelIano Confesses Daring
Attempt to Defraud American Com.
panies-Sought Million-Risk
Companies Wrote Him UP
for $25O,000.

New YOrk.-An attempted life in
which began with applications for
81 ,OOO.OO0 insurance from American
and Canadian life companies by Mar
cisco ArellanO, member of one of the
oldest and most prominent families OF
the republic of Nicaragua. who simu-
lated suicide and concealed himself
for nearly two years in a hermit
mountain retreat until a New York
investigator ferreted out his hiding
place. was described by insurance Of
ex-army man of Washington, who
caught Arellano, has brought back a
written confession from ArellanO, an0
a story of his m%an-hunting trip in the
wilds of Nicaragua that amazed ill.,
urance officials.
In February, 1917. scores of insur-
anc companies here and in Canada
received applications simultaneously
for large amounts of life risks on the
person of Narcisco Arellano, said A. j.
IithloIu VI tht law utIdi tihSht vi
the New York Life Insurance COM
pany.
Such investigation as the different
companies made at that time showed
that Arellano had been a merchant in
his native city, Grenda. Nicaragua.
His family connections were all prom
inent in social or political life in the
republic.
Sought a Million.
However, the various insurance
companies would not accept the APP
plications for the full amount asked
for.
The numerous policies finally issued
aggregated S2j0,0O0, one-Quarter of
the total sought. The policies were
made payable to his wife and son and
to his estate.
Some months afterward reports
reached insurance officials that Arel-
lano had disappeared. Then came
what purported to be official coniirma-
ton of his death.
Mr.. Pickford went to Nicaragua to
investigate, as proof of death was
not convincing. There Mr.. Pickford
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Rave RIan. aMoviep Act for Crime.

Grafton. W. va.-Joseph Peters and
Thomas Simonds have been sent to the
State Industrial School for Boys for
attempting to wreck a Baltimore &
Ohio train. The lads asserted they
had seen trains wrecked in the "mov-
les" and they wished to stage the real
thing.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

In passing a slower vehicle pass on
your left, but in passing a street car
always keep, to the right.
If a short circuit is found and can
no Immediately be repaired. discon-
meet n terminal lead of the battery
and tape the dangling end.
A motor truck designed for use on
narrow roads is equipped with a hori-
zontal fifth wheel under the center of
the body, which serves as a turntable
when the truck is lifted by jacks.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

While reading to her pupils one af-
ternoon recently. a local teacher used
the word 'pedagogue." which seemed
to be new to one small boy who was of
an inquisitive turn Of mind.
"what kind of an animal is a peda-
goguef" he asked
The teacher Joined with the chill
another boy volunteered the informa-
ton:
"a chicken"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
REMOVE CARBON WITH CLOTH
Rag Saturated With Gasoline Will
Clean Spark P~Iug-Brush Also
May Be Used.

Clean of carbon with a cloth dipped
In gasoline. or a brush may be used.
Touch up the points Of plug with en-
cry cloth, but do not touch emery to
glazed porcelain, as 1t scratches and
makes 1t SCOT up all the more READILY.
A cracked core must be replaced.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Control WeeviI Pest.

In districts that are infested with
the alfalfa weevil early cutting is
necessary TO control the pest. 1t is
probable that more farmers make the
mistake Of cutting too late than too
CARLY
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Clutch Spinning.

Clutch spinning is often due to ex-
cessive friction in the spring thrust
bearing. though sometimes faulty
alignment of the flywheel and clutch
cone prevent the engaging surfaces
from entirely clearing each other.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
AUTOMOBILE
SMA

A cause of o%verheating that is fire.
~quently overlooked is a slipping fan
belt.
Do not accelerate or stop quickly;
avoid high speed; stop engine and
coast long hills.
Keep spark plugs clean, have igni-
ton properly timed and drive with
spark well advanced.
Ordinary %turpentine Is a satisfactory
medium for thinning enamel or var
nish, as most motorists know.
Prevent short-circuits by watching
for weak plats in the insulation and
taping them as soon as discovered.
A s%queaking brake may usually be
stopped by applying a special brake
lining compound in the space between
the ends.
The slightest dampnesS OF the paste
board covers Of dry cells will more or
less short circuit them and run down
the amperage.
Many motorists carry a f1ashlight
in their cars. and this little piece of
equipment Is extremely valuable for
emergency use.
The tread of an English inventors
automobile tire contains numerous
pieces of steel, so inserted in the
rubber that the latter does not touch
the ground.
1t Is not uncommon to have the con-
tainers of thermos bottles break from
the vibration Of the car. Placing the
bottles with the top end downward
and securing them so that they can
not move sideways will obviate the
trouble.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Method of Curino Alfalfa.

The method Of curing alfalfa hay
Is very important; It makes the differ
ence between the finest known for
age on the one hand and what is little
better than straw on the other.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

valve chambers. The other end Is SOL
dered to the body of an old tire valve.
A piece of steel. of convenient shape
to assist the hand in holding the tube,
Is then threaded onto the valve stem,
fastened with a nut, and soldered.
This little device, which may be
made in a few minutes, will save hours
of valuable time on overhauling jobs.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
hardened in life's Crucibte

No men living are more worthy to
he trusted than those who toll up from
poverty: none less inclined to take or
touch aughi which they have not hon
estly earned.-Lincoln.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Found Living as a Hermit.

The death of Arellano was reported
in November, 1917. Barnes worked
for months to find a trace of evidence
TO disprove the Lake Nicaragua re-
port. 4 friend OF Arellano, who had
been in the boat with him, insisted
that Arellano had been drowned in
the lake. But Barnes got a hint and
finally some admissions from this in
formant. which started him on the
trail that led to the finding of Arel-
Iano. living like a hermit in n remote
mountain section some distance from
Nicaragua. capital of the republic.
To save himself he made the writ
ten confession to Barnes.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

the buildings they will erect next
spring. 1t is worth any farmers time
and the small expense required to in
vestigate this subject Of health-pro-
ducing barns and labor-saving barn
equipment. Better barns will save the
farmer a great deal of money. a fact
he a learn to his own satisfaction If
he will take the trouble TO investigate.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
An Oversizino Hint.

When oversize tires are to be used
the car Swner should be certain that
there is enough clearance between all
the tires and the nearest parts of the
car.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

was told that Arellano had either
committed suicide or had fallen from
a boat into Lake Nicaragua.
81 was not satisfied with what a
told me-" said Mr.. Pickford. land
what I had learned through my own
Initiative. and | advised that payment
on the policies be withheld"
All of the companies subsequently
pooled their interests and sent Rob-
ert l.. Barnes to make further inves-
tigation.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
Pin Found Alive After so Days in Hole

Bedford. Ind.-Luther Lowe. living
near here. pissed a e0-pound pig. Six
ty days later he found the pig alive In
a sink hole. 1t had lost 20 pounds.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05
How .FooIscap" Originated.

Several explanations have been CIV
Ell of The meaning of the word fools
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

Brought About by Converting the Car Into a Truck; Then Attaching a
Device With Suspended Seraper and Levers for Adjusting It.
Motortrucks a be converted into roadmaking machines at little expense
by a recently patented attachment, designed especially for the lighter types of
gasonne-dnven vehicles. A scraper is suspended underneath a truck, when
the device is used. IN a frame which is connected with levers pivoted o a
standard mounted m the floor above BY moving the levers, the scraper is
adjusted to several positions for grading and levenng. or raised to clear the
ground. Two men are required 20 operate the machine, N for driving and
the other for manipulating the levers-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

Many motorists carry a fashlight
their cars. and this little piece OF
equipment is extremely valuable for
emergency use.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-05

The slightest dampness of the paste
board covers of dry cells will more or
less short circuit them and run down
the amperage.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-02-28
Cable the Peace Conference


Americas prestige is at stake In
the coming Victory Liberty Loan. The
eyes of the world are fixed upon us.
The nations of the world are going to
rate us on this last effort. II Is right
that they should Judge US, not by
what We do in the heat OF the strug.
gle. but by our condition after the
fight.
One OF the best guarantees OF world
peace for years to come would be the
successful flotation OF the Victory LIB
erty Loan for five or six billion dol
lars. Even a combination of powers
inclined to start another war would
hesitate In the face Of such a display
Of tremendous national strength.
Every man who buys q Victory Lib.
erty Bond next April. moreover. will
be adding to the determination with
which America speaks at the Peace
Conference. There are undoubtedly
going to be many moments during that
Conference when every whit OF the
power OF the United States will be
needed to shape into actualities those
ideals for which we entered the world
struggle.
Let the cables carry into the QUA
d'Orsay this message:
America has oversubscribed hei
Fifth Liberty Loan by more than Z
billion dollars"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-02-28
CALIFORNIA WOMAN
GAINS IS POUNDS
Husband Says He Never in His
Life Saw Such a Change
in Anyone.

Positively, l never saw anybody
improve like my wife since she start
ed on Tanlac; why she actually gain
ed thirty-five pounds in only six
weeks, and if that isn't wonder, l
don't know what is," said Harry Cliff
ford, who is in the automobile bust
ness and lives at 735-A Croker St.,
Los Angeles the other day.
"For over a year." he continued,
my wife was nothing but a nervous
wreck, she had no appetite, and could
eat nothing but the lightest kind of
diet. Even that would disagree with
her and swell her up with gas that
pressed so around her heart that she
could hardly get her breath. She
suffered constantly from spells of
nervousness SO that she could hardly
sleep, and she would get up in the
morning feeling tired and depressed
so that she would not be fit for a
thing all day long. She used to weigh
hundred and twenty-five pounds,
but she fell off in a short while till
she was but shadow of her former
self, and got down to ninety pounds
She was losing out day by day and
became too weak to look after her
household duties. In fact, her con-
dition was so serious that felt un-
easy lest she go all to pieces.
swell, about six weeks ago got @
bottle of Tanlac for her, and now she
looks like a different woman. Be
sides regaining all her lost weight
she can eat anything she wants with
out suffering the least bit distres!
afterwards. Her nerves are in flint
shape and she sleeps all night like 1
child. She never complains of tina
gas trouble or of shortness of breath
and the headaches are all gone an,
she says she is simply feeling fine il
every way. l can we'll believe it toe
for she is bright and cheerful all tn
time and haven't seen her looking s.
well in many months.
Tanlac is sold in Cedar City by tn
Cedar City Drug Store and in Paro
wan by the Parowan Drug Co.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-02-28
WAR INJECTS NEW LIFE
INTO ATHLETIC SPORTS

Athletics at the University of Utah
is going to be greatly revived as
result Of the war declares Coach Fitz-
patrick, after watching the large
number of men come out for basket
ball.
He explains it this way:
"At all the training camps turnout
the United States, athletic games
have played a prominent part in the
preparation of our men for battle. Ex-
pert men have been hired by the gov
eminent to handle athletic work at
the various places, and the participa-
tion in the work was compulsory.
"Over ninety per cent of the Utah
college men have been engaged in the
war and consequently have taken a
part in some form of athletic work.
They have learned to play the games
and realized the benefit to be gained.
"This years basket ball squad is the
largest one in the history of the in
stitution. The men have come back
from the training camps and army
life eager to continue the athletic
work in which the war has caused
them to become interested"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-02-28
THE PESS|M|SI IS A
LATTER-D PRODUCT

"The pessimist who talks hard
times nowadays should HE himself
to the tall timbers and never come
back" said an old-timer recently.
"These calamity howlers missed their
opportunity by not living in Phoebe
during the 1907 panic, when money
was scarcer than hens teeth. At that
time all strangers were looked upon
as legitimate prey by steady dwell
ers. But one innocent looking indi-
vidual got the best of all of US.
upon his arrival here his sole re-
sources consisted Of five-dollar bill.
He made that last six months and all
at once he disappeared, never to be
seen or heard from again. His meth
cd was simple.
"He would enter store or restaur-
ant or some other place Of business,
make a purchase amounting to q
dollar or so and tender his five-dollar
bill in payment. AS no one in Phoebe
had money enough at any one time
to make the change the seller would
have to charge the amount, the pur-
chaser agreeing to pay when he got
the bill changed. These tactics were
carried on for quite while, the
stranger in the meantime living on
the fat of the land.
Finally, in the course of time, as
others were bringing small amounts
of coin into the community and mon
ey was getting little more plentiful
this financier evidently feared that
someone would soon be able to crack
his plant, and he made his escape
without the knowledge of any of his
numerous creditors who are still hold
ing the sack tell you times are
booming now"
"All too true" chimed in by
stander; "but in those days that wa:
in the realm of high finance. tel
you we small fry also had our in
nings. Jayless Denton came up from
Caliente to pay us visit. He spen
his last two-bit piece at the restaur
ant for ham and before his return
home. That quarter served as tn
medium of exchange for nearly
month. The restaurant man spent !
at the garage for gasoline so his Gus
toner could see to eat his meal; tn
garage man bought tire with it a
the supply house; the supply ma
spent it at the drug store for cure
all for insomnia; and after going tn
rounds for several weeks it finall
purchased box of manilas at tn
postoffice, when the postmaster, muc
to the dismay of the business inter
ests, sent it to Washington to cove
deficiency in his stamp accoun
! Many moist tears were shed whe
that coin disappeared. 1t surely pu
the Pie in Phoebe while it was anon
us.-Pioche Record.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-02-28
THINK STRAIGHT

This Is q time for straight thinking.
Make sure the other fellow IL not talk
ing drfvel. Analyze his thought, don't
follow It. He may be suffering with
phraseologic hemorrhage. II 10 cpl
demic nowadays like influenza and
much more serious.
For instance in regard TO the Vic.
tory Liberty Loan and these fellows
who thumb their vests, frown wisely.
and say Let the banks do 1t. They
are bursting with money" They are
talking drivel. II sounds fine but II
isn't good sense. Nor is It good
economics. which amounts to the same
thing.
II the government thought II was
wise to "let the banks do IT," the gov
eminent would let them do Il. There
would be no Victory Liberty Loan In
the popular sense. But the govern.
ment knows better than to let the
banks do Il.
This is the period OF reconstruction
right now. II is period OF many
possibilities ecopomically. One posi-
bility Is Industrial depression. Ono
preventative OF Industrial depression
is plenty OF money at favorable rates
OF interest to stimulate private enter
prise. That means our banks must
not be clogged with government Sc
curities. 1t means that we can't af-
ford to "let the banks do IT," The
people must do lido It from their
earnings. present and future.
Think straight.
Support the Victory Liberty Loan.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-02-28

almost hear are "bah, bah" Of the
sheep coming over the line from New
ada, and arrangements have been
made by VIM. Lund ct al, whereby the
whole situation can be taken care Of
at this point. History repeats itself,
this is the geographical spot to shear
sheep, and inasmuch as there is a
good driveway from the Nevada line
to Modena, there is no use Of any fric-
ton between the sheepmen and the
dry farmer.