The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume], August 26, 1915, Image 6

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Forty Kinds of Snakes in District of Columbia
WASHINGTON. A propaganda for tho preservation of unaken mar bo one
of tho roform movements of tho futuro. Thoro aro certain nticns In tho
tltnos today to oupport tho auggostlon that another generation may bo
taught to understand that tho nonven-
omoua sunke Is tho friend and not tho
cnomy of mankind. Ono of tho groat
economic values of tho snake Is that
ho Is an nctlvo and Industrious do
stroyer of rats and mlco.
In tho District of Columbia and
thoso parts of Maryland and Virginia
adjacent to tho District about forty
species nnd subspecies of repttlta hnva
been observed. Tho copperhead Is
tho snako most thought of by Wash
ington trampcrs, campers and pic
nlckora In tho country along both sides of tho upper Potomac. A good many
aro kiltod ovory yoar, but mishaps because of them have been exceedingly
rare.
A not uncommon snako in the District and adjacent territory 1b tho hog
noso snako, or spreading addor. Ho Is also called tho blatk adder and tho
blowing vlpor. Ho Is a "bad acting" snako, but perfectly harmless. If dis
turbed and cornered ho will seek to terrify you by contortions and hissing,
but that is all.
Tho Allegheny black snako, a slender, quick and active fellow, who some
times grows to tho length of olght foot, Is a common snako around Wash
Ington. Tto black snako, or tho "bluo racer," Is common in undorgrowtb
near streams and the edges of woods.
Tho fancy-Marked houso snake, milk snake and chicken snako aro somo
timos soon; tho brown snake Is qulto common, and so also aro tho chain
snako or king snako, tho smooth groen snake or the grass snako, tho keeled
green snako, tho short ground snako, tho ring-neck snake, tho riband snake,
tho common garter snake, tho short red-bellied snako and Valeria's snako,
which frequents thick woods.
Beautiful Statue, Mutilated in the Civil War
TALES of tho destruction of many of the priceless statues of Europe during
tho curront war Is rocalllng to a number of Washlngtonlans tho fact that
In this city is to bo found a statuo which lived through centuries of cruder
civilization only to bo partially dam
aged during tho Civil war in this
country. That statuo. namoloss, and
ainco it was injured by soldiers dur
ing tho great civil conflict, headless
and armless, stands today opposlto
tho United States capital, In tho yard
of Lot Flannory, sculptor, who owns
It
Hundreds of porsons dally pass
tho statuo, partially hidden by trees,
and scores who travel that way fre
quently stop to comment and wondor.
Even without Its head and arms tho statuo presents a graceful appearance.
Tho statuo waB brought from Athens boforo tho Civil war by Comrao
doro Hoylo ef tho United States nnvy, who presented it to his brother, Doctor
Uoylo, who at that tlmo kept a watorlng place at Whlto Sulphur Springs. Vt.
Doctor Hoylo placed tho statuo, still In Its entirety, above tho entrance to
his hotel.
During tho CUM war Union soldiers were encampod In the vicinity of tho
hotel. A number of them, in a spirit of mischief, pulled tho work of art to
tho ground by means of a ropo. It was at this time tho head nnd arms wero
broken. Then tho soldiers set up the statuo and used it ns a target.
Asked If ho had over thought of trying to restoro tho head and nrms,
Mr. Flannory answered, "'No, no, That would bo cruel."
So it is probable that the headless, armless and yet interesting plcco of
work will romnln without chango, continuing to attract tho attention and
curiostty of passers-y.
NATIONALS CAME NEAR POSSESSING WOOD
Walter Johnson.
Where would tho Washington team
bo today with Walter Johnson and Joe
Wood, two of tho greatest pitchers
in tho game, both working on Grif
fith's pitching staff?
It was fate, or rather fato in tho
disguise of poor business ability, that
prevented theso two twirling stars
from being teammates on tho Wash
ington club.
In the spring of 1908, the Nationals
played an exhibition game In Kan
sas City and Joo Cantlllon watched a
young pitcher strike out seven of tho
ntno batsmen that faced him In the
last three Innings. Tho namo of this
young player was Joe Wood. Cantll
lon made arrangements to secure
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Alarm Clock of the Nation's Chief Executive
THERE aro four Patrick McKennas In tho government service, nnd yet
thoro Ih only ono Putrlck E. McKonnn friends say the mlddlo Initial
stands for Efficiency. Ho Is Iho ofllclal reminder of tho prosldunt, nnd tho
fact that ho has held this rcsponslblo
position for nn oven dozon years Is
proof enough that ho Is "on to I1I3
Job."
Tho president has no need of a
watch when McKcnnn Is on duty.
Ho knows by experience that his of
liclal reminder will sec to It that no
caller will bo pormitted to overstay
hlB appointment.
Hrlght nnd early every morning
Chlof CI rk Brahnny takes out his
"callors book" and makes up a list
of thoso persons that nro to see tlvj president during tho day and tho tlmo
allotted to each.
McKonna carries a split second watch that Is as accurate as tho naval
observatory scientists can mako it. When tho times comes for the president
to rocolvo his first visitor McKonna announces tho fact to tho person at tho
head of tho waiting list. Then the president's romindor ushers tho caller
into tho prosldent's ortlco.
When this task Is completed McKonna returns to his desk with watch
In kand. Two soconds boforo the allotted tlmo expires, McKenna gently opona
tho door loading from tho corridor to tho president's ofllce. This is tho sig
nal to tho chief oxocutlvo that his visitor's tlmo Is up and that the next
caller on tho list is waiting to sea htm.
This procedure Is continued, In tho same punctual manner, until all tho
appointments aro taken caro of.
Under Masterful Leadership of Roger
Bresnahan Cub Veteran la Playing
Brilliant Game.
Frank Schulto, last of tho players on
that great Cub team which played the
White Sox in tho world's series of
1900, is again a big factor in making
tho Cubs and another world's series
"all for Chicago" possible.
For a couple of years after tho
breaking up of the old Chanco ma
chine, Schulte slumped badly tn his
work and Bresnahan evidently saw
little hope for him, for common re
port had it efforts were mado to trade
him oft, but with tho Cubs back in
their onco familiar position at the top
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President Wilson May Have to Plant New Flm
THE suggostlon is impressing Itself that Mr. Wilson will have to try his
hand again at troe planting on tho Whlto Houso grounds If he Is to bo
represented In tho presidential dendrology thoro. Tho elm ho planted Is
doing so poorly that Its ond seems
nigh and, of course, It will bo replaced
nnd presumably under tho auspices of
Mr. Wilson, spado In hand. Tho Wil
son elm took tho placo of the olm
planted oy President Hayes, which
"was a magnificent troe shading the
eastorly portion of tho Whlto Houso.
An Incipient tornado uprootod It,
and it loft such a void that it was
determined to replace the tree by as
largo an elm as could bo conveniently
transplanted. This was done with
the help of Proaldent Wilson and considerable ceremony. Tho now tree
was shapoly, suggesting that in tlmo It would provldo another perfect
olm far tho Whlta Home grounds, and whllo It did well In tho first yoar, this
summer It has presented a drooping appearanco, withering in tho top limbs.
Despite the best of cars its futuro Is not encouraging. It had been hotter
to have started with a vigorous sapling.
It Is not often that the troo planters of tho govommont In Washington
fare badly. They havo mado tho city attractive by tho shady streets thoy
have provided. Sick trcos aro not tolerated and tho government has no
patlonco with trees that havo no lasting life or that roqulro an oxtrnordlnary
degree of caro. Tho olm has proved such a caro and it is bolng removed
from tho e'.reots or Washington propuc whole streets at a time. The treat
went scorns ruthless; enly lu individual cases is the elm planted.
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Frank Schulte.
of the heap the old spirit scorns to
have taken hold of "Wlldflro,' and ho
is living up to the name that loving
Chicago fans bestowed upon him He
never had a bigger year than this Bos
son, and that Is saying much. Cub
tans have reinstated htm as one of
their princlpnl Idols and It Is his right
they should do so.
The renalssanco of Schulto Is Indica
tive of tho now era for the Cubs un
der that masterful leader, Hogor Hres-naban.
St. Louis Secured Sitter.
Many teams wanted George Sister,
the former college baseball slur of tho
University of Michigan, but it was
thought he was the property of the
Pittsburgh club. Manager Branch
Itlckoy of the St. Louis Drowns took a
chance and won the services of this
player, who can Held, hit, pitch and
run four good accomplishments.
Talcum Powder Ball,
Pitcher .Mm Shaw of the Washing
ton team Ib said to contemplato exper
imenting with tho talcum bait. What
he seems to need most ih a ball that
will go somewhere near to whoro ho
alms It. Thcro Is nothing tho mnttor
with what he throws now, oxcept that
It won't go within a mile of tho plate.
Qolt Players Hit Hard,
Eddie Collins, Ty Cobb and Trls
Bpeakur aro devotees of colt nnd are
still rated great hitters despite the
theory of some that tho bonnlo gamo
injures tho batting oye,
Joe Wood.
Wood right then and there. The Wash
ington manager was given to under
stand that when the time came to
dispose of Wood the National club
would bo glvon first chance.
Cantlllon allowed the prospective
deal to go at that and during the
summer Iloston purchased Wood with
out Cantlllon ever being consulted or
given a chanco to bid for Wood.
With Wood and Johnson on the
pitching staff, the Washington club,
with Its present fielding and batting
strength, would now probably be lead
Ing tho American league.
And how sweet that world's series
would look to Griffith with that de
pendable pair in harness!
DIAMOND
NOTES
President Tenor objects to ball play
ers writing for newspapers.
Tho list of minor leagues qulttinj
this year In midsoason Ib much larger
than usual.
Ty Cobb's method Is to regard him
self ns a plrch-hltter every tlmo he
steps to the pluto.
McGraw makes the bold prediction
thut Horzog's Cincinnati Ilcds will fin
ish at tho tall end.
Veteran George .McConnell Is lusl
now enjoying tho most brilliant succuHt
of his baseball career.
In St. Louis critics and fans feel
euro thut tho Curdlnnls have nn excel
lent chanco to win thu pennant.
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The nnRsinc of Chief Meyers Is ex- 1
pected, now that Chnrllo Dooln has '
been secured by John McGraw.
Marty O'Toolo Is trying to get back
into tho majors. Ills no-hit gamo for
Columbus uguiust Cleveland Is a big
boost.
Herbert Holmes Is doing most of the
catching for his Saginaw outflt. And
ho Is playing a lot better ball thau he
did Inst season.
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With this year's experience. Harry
Smith, the Giants young catcher, will
develop Into ono of tho best backstops
In the big leagues.
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Manager Robinson of the Dodgers ts
having his troubles keeping Phil
Douglass straight, but If he succeeds
Phil will pitch great ball.
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Oavvy Cravath has proved to the
satisfaction of everyone this year that
hi Is a good fielder as well as being
a mcro slugger of tho ball.
Manager Frank Isbell of Des Moines
Is advocating a rule in the Western
league permitting seven-inning games
when double headers aro played.
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Walter Rohg, who was substitute
outfielder for tho Iloston Red Sox, la
showing his worth as a regular for tha
Providence team of th International
loaguo.
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The New England league has no
further foars as to Fltchburg making
good in Its circuit. With tho team
winning, tho attendance Is said to be
the best In the league.
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Tho players are riding Hank Gowdy,
world's sories hero. Hank flashed bril
liantly last fall, but he has not been
going so well this year, and Whaling
Is doing all tho catching.
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Tho columns of Utlcn sporting pages
aro (Hied with pralso for the work of
Outlleldor Otto Wagner, who Is said
to be doing tho best work of his career
and figuring in many a good play for
tho Utos.
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Pitcher Houso of Tncoma opposed
Pitcher I3tz of Seattle in 0 recent
NorthwoHtorn league gamo. Mako any
pmiB you wish nn tho clrcumstanco.
Howover, nothing In bnaebnll can
equal tha old bnttery of Upp nid Oooln
whoa It comes to a pluy on iiiiiiioh.
Slander.
Slnndor. sir! You do not know what
you nru disdaining. I havo seen tho
most n-Bpectablo persons almost over
whelmed by It. . . . At first a
light sound, skimming tho earth like
a swallow boforo tho storm, very soft
ly (pianissimo) It murmurs nnd purrs
nnd sows In Its course poisoned ar
rows. It Is on somebody's mouth, and
softly, softly (piano, piano). It glides
slyly Into your enr Tho evil Is dono
It Is born, It creeps, It walks; and
with growing power (rlnforznndo) It
goes from mouth to mouth diabolical
ly. Then, all of n sudden, I can't tell
you how, you hoc slnndnr straighten
up, him, bwcII an4 grow tall before
your vory oyes. It springs, stretches
Its wings, whirls, envelops, seizes, car
ries off; It flashes lightning, It thun
ders nnd bocomes a hue and cry, a
public crescendo, a universal chorus
of hatred and proscription. Who, In
deed, could stop It! Heaumarchals.
The Way Out
"Somotlmes I think," remarked tho
timid young man tn tho parlor sceno,
"that If I er had money I would
er get married."
"Well," suggested tho denr girl who
was occupying the other end of the
sofa, "why don't you try and or
borrow some?"
No Doubt.
Tcnchcr Mary, can you toll mo how
Noah's ark wns lighted?
Mary YcHSum, with nrk lights.
Never do a thing grails today that
Bomeouo Is likely to pay you to do tomorrow.
TAKE PLEASURE IN HAGGLING
Tibetans Will Not De Denied the Joys
That Accrue From the Sense
of Bargaining.
"Mornln' tlmo, bargain tlmo!" calls
out ono of tho peddlors by tho way
nldo In Tibet cheerfully as ho sees
you returning from a gllmpso of the
snows at sunrlso. You bid him come
to yt)U, and from ono of tho Innumer
able pockets concoalod In his volu
minous robo ho will produco a porfect
llttlo jado cup, or a Tibetan coffee
pot or gold, copper and precious
stones, or perhaps a hugo lump ot
rough turquoise hewn to look like a
couch with a tiny gold Uuddha reclin
ing on It.
Then comes tho bargaining, In which
ho nnd nil his friends tako part against
your single solf.
It can all bo dono by signs and
smiles and patlonco and In the long
run you will got somo things well
worth having at a vory reasonable
prlco.
But you must havo no false pride
about bargaining. It la an elomontary
part of thoso pooplo's nature, and the
joy of selling will loavo thorn forever
whon tho day ot haggling Is dono.
Beat Milton's Record.
Student I read thnt Milton spent
fifteen days on 0110 page when writing
"Paradise LobI."
Convict That's nothing. I have
been on ono scntenco six yeara.
Brooklyn Star.
Ronton, Scotland, has a woman let
tor carrlor.
A Summer Vacation
At Home
Avoid needless work, especially hot cooking, and plan
to got all possible rest and leisure.
There are many ways. For instance, a hot breakfast
is uncalled for in summer. Thcrea no excuse for early
morning cooking with Post Toasties in the house.
Nothing will please husband and children better than
a bowl of crisp, delicious
Post
Toasties
with cream or good milk.
There is pleasure in serving this r'.ainty food and you
start the day without work or worry.
With Toasties in the pantry it takes but a moment to
prepare a breakfast or lunch that pleases all-you svo
time and temper.
Order a package of Post Toasties from your grocer
and start on your home vacation.