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the Act Of Congress OF March 3. 1879.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-08-22

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til all past Indebtedness is paid up.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

turn to Clovis is putting it very
mildly.
Fort Sumner is a nice quiet
little country town and for
those who are contented with
slow progress, it is all right
but | had lived in the hustling,
bustling Clovis too long to be
contented under such circum-
stances and surroundings and
under no consideration would 1
have remained there until the
expiration of my term of office.
The advantages, the citizen
ship, the environments cannot
compare with Clovis but do not
understand me to say that there
are not many good people liz
Fort Sumner for they have
some of the best citizens on
earth.
They have a splendid little
church building and one of the
most able pastors that it has
ever been my pleasure to hear,
but the undesirable element
there is much greater than in.
Clovis and the advantages and
comforts of life are not in com
p%arison.
| number my friends in For,
Sumner by the hundreds ana
they all expressed a deep regret
upon my departure, which had
the effect of creating a warm
brotherly feeling for these citi-
zens, but Clovis is my first love
and to Clovis / must return.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18
VIA ARE YOU
THERE FOR.

The Santa Fe New Mexican
which unjustly attacked our
congressman George Curry be-
cause he introduced a measure
in congress to have federal
court convene in other towns in
the state at different seasons of
the year, had better take UP the
budgeOn again because Senator
Fall has announced that he will
introduce a measure in con-
gress to create another federal
district to be known as the
southern district. The creation
of another federal district will
ultimately result in as much OF
a loss to the gross receipts OF
the capital city as would the
passage of Curry's bill, then
why be so silent? They did not
hesitate to attack a defenseless
congressman whose term of Of
flee expires soon but when it
comes to a United States SEN
atOr whose term does not ex-
pire for six years, that is diff
ferent.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

injustice that we especially APP
peal to you in the matter in
the hope that through your in
fluence, if you feel justified,
that such activity be modified
to a certain extent and that the
matter be considered more
from a standpoint of justice.
In view of the fact that this
entire country has suffered dur
ing the past year or two from
excessive drouths, as you well
know, a great percentage of the
homestead entrymen have left
their land temporarily in order
to earn a livelihood for them
selves and families and now a.
this time for the special agent.
to take advantage of their
forced leave by reason OIL
drouth conditions, to repo-
these entries for cancellation
seems an injustice. One special
agent named 49, who seems
to take a delight in attacking
those who are enduring hard
ships recently reported about
two hundred claims for can
collation. in about a weeks
work. OF course it is com
paratiVeiy an easy task for the
special agent to win in the
case as most Of the entrymen
attacked are poor and are not
able to return and bear the ex-
pense Of putting up a defense
and would stand but little
chance if they did. If this eX-
traordinary cancellation work
of the field service was being
carried on in ordinary years of
average rainfall and there were
no climatic hindrances, it would
be just and commendable, but
in view of present conditions
We think it a gross injustice.
If conditions would change and
the rainfall increase, which in
dications now seem very favor
able, the majority of these
homesteaders would return to
their claims which they origi-
nally entered for a home.
The fact that we have recent
ly received hundreds of pro-
tests, personally, is largely what
prompts us to write you on
this subject and to explain the
other phase of the case. 1t
might be a political ten stroke
for you to offer some measure
in congress for the relief of
homesteaders in eastern New
Mexico, but Of course this is
only a suggestion.
Kindly thanking you for past
faVors, we remain
Yours very truly,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

DO not become over enthus-
iastic if the political sentiment
around you seems in accord
with your views as a local senti-
ment is not necessarily nation
wide. During Bryan's first
CAMPAIGN he carried all or near
w all of the states west of the
Mississippi, including southern
states or solid south, and yet
when the votes we're counted
he lost by a wide margin. The
New England states have a
dense population and in order
for any presidential candidate
to win it is almost necessary
for him to make a substantial
showing there, especially in the
state of New York.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

with applications for three
year proof and are now COM
PEELED to set dates as far in
advance as September and Oc-
tober. 1t will take some time
after the testimony is received
in the office before the proofs
can be examined and passed
upon, therefore the reason for
the rush at this time by those
who expect to receive certifi-
Gates before winter. The new
three year law is very liberal
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

F. NJ. Gordon has just re-
ceiVed a shipment Of the
latest improved Singer sew
ing machines No use to go
any further If you want the
best.
Mr.. end Mrs Crawford Turn-
er of Melrose arrived in Clovis,
this week to make this city
their home.
Frank Divers arrived Monday.
from Roswell, on a business trip
to our city.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

as It permits homestead entry
men to leave the land for a per
iod of five months in each year
and requires a cultivation Of
one-sixteenth of the total area
for one year beginning with
the second year, and one-eighth
of the ares for one year (be-
ginning with the third Year,
and continuing to date of APP
plicatiOn or submission Oh
proof.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

Since the passage Of the
three year homestead law, the
applications for final proof are
coming in fast and the indi-
cations are that the rush is
hardly begun says u. S. Com
missioner w. j. Curren, who is
having about all he can attend
to. The u. S. Land Office at
Fort Sumner is "swamped"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

'In the good old summer
time" there is going to be a
hot political campaign with no
odds on the winner. 1t is
stated that there will be more
money spent in the present
campaign than for many years
past.
Let us hope that the county
chairman of both parties gives
an accounting for all that is
spent in Curry county.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18
GLAD 70 III BACK.

With this issue / again re-
sumo editorial and business.
management of the News, after
an absence of almost two years
filling the important and re-
spOnsible position as register Of
the United States Land Office
at Fort Sumner.
To say that / am glad to re
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

Despite the fact that he was
thrice defeated as a presidential
candidate for the United States
the Honorable William Jen-
nings Bryan is still a dominant
power in democratic politics.
Although he was not seriously
considered as a candidate, he
dictated the platform and poll
cies of the party. Those who
considered him a dead one in
politics have slightly missed
their guess.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

The whole country is now in
a quandery as to what Roose-
welt will be able to do in his
third party movement and the
effect it is going to have in the
present presidential campaign.
La Toilette claims that Roose-
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

While the Santa Fe New
Mexican is posing as a social,
political and moral reformer, it
might be we'll for it to get on
the trail of some of the mem
beers Of that executive commit
tee who were responsible for
the defeat of one of its candi-
dates for the United States
Senate.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

Welt is backed by the special or
monied interests and Roosevelt
alleges that he is fighting Just
such classes.
1t is argued that Roosevelt
will carry the electoral votes of
enough of the states to throw
the election into the House of
Representative where the Re
publicans have a majority Of
one, in voting by states.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-18

wv IWWT ONTT"VWT
We desire to call your atten-
ton to the fact that special
agents in the field service of the
General Land Office who have
shown undue activity in this
district recently are reporting
hundreds of homestead claims
for cancellation. This work at
this time seems to us such an
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-27

M. Hors de Laloi- she calls him
Mr.. Horse-if he was any rela-
ton to Hors du Combat.
'He is my brother" he answer
ed, "and a cousin of mine is Gaby
Deslys."
:FIer and King Manuel didn't
make a match Of it, did they? ma
says.
''No, the scoundrel, replies our
guest, che went and lost his
throne. Of course, then the house
of Laloi could not countenance
him. l challenged him to a duel
in the Champs Elias. We met
under the Arc de Triomphe, but
he escaped my sword in the dark
ness"
"How was that?" ma gasped.
"Why something got wrong at
the power house and the Arc went
out" sighed M de Laioi.
"Oh, well, my dear de Laloi,"
said M. Gibier de. Potence, con-
solingly, you would have lower
ed yourself fighting him after he
was no longer of royal rank"
thought it was real noble of
Mr.. Giblet, as ma calls him, to
say that.
I'd hate to think what would
have happened to the bandits if
these two fre-eating Frenchmen
had been in the stage along with
the other guests.
(Continued.)
In Switzerland every citizen,
14rIa41a, he ha , Io,,eoL ILL.,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-27

Seven Princes of Wales have
been christened with the name of
Edward.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
HEIR TO THRONE
LEARNS TO SWIM
King Alfonso's Oldest Son Spends
Great Deal of Time in Water
at San Sebastian.

Madrid, Sept. H-That fine youngster,
the Prince OF the Asturias, heir to the
Spanish throne. ha sheen enjoying him
self immensely at San Sebastian. one of
the most beautiful watering places in Eu-
rope on the Bay OF Biscay, near the
French frontier.
There King Alfonso has a residence,
the unpretentious palace of Miraman
where the royal family pass most Of the
summer and the early autumn.
Queen Victoria, like so many English
women. is very fond OF sea bathing, She
has taught her first born and his young
er brother, Don Jaime, to swim and this
peaceful experience in naval operations
has greatly benefited both lads.
Nine distinguished physicians held a
consultation on Don Jaime's condition at
San Sebastian on Tuesday last They
announced that the little princes mental
and physical development is perfectly
normal. But there has been no improve
ment In the affection OF the ears which
has afflicted him since birth.
The elder prince, who is OF an amiable
and affectionate disposition, is devoted to
Don Jaime and both are very happy In
the company OF their playmates, sons of
grandees or cabinet ministers whom the
queen invites to San Sebastian to ride
ponies with her sons. to romp TO the
lawns with them, or to splash in the
sea.
Besides making buckets of her boys,
Queen Victoria has taught the ladies of
the court the joys of swimming. Her
Majesty established swimming school
at San Sebastian the second summer she
was there. Her natatorial skill amazed
the court ladies'
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15

Paris. Sept. 14-convinced that the
city Of Light has been long enough
Illuminating America, Mrs. F. ,. Neiiis,
Of Los Angeles. has decided to return
the compliment and enlighten Paris
with this laudable object in view she
will give a series Of philosophical lee
lures here this winter.
The lectures are the result OF studies al
Los Angeles and the University OF Ber-
lin where Mrs. Nellis made special
pursuit Of German PHILOSOPHERS and
these. distilled through a Los Angeles
brain. will be one OF the delights OF
Paris this winter.
Paris environments have inspired the
making Of a beautiful fountain for Chi
cago. While Partisan in inspiration, 1t Is
American IN workmanship, for the sculp-
tor Is Miss Janet Scudder of Indiana The
fountain will play in the grounds OF the
beautiful Chicago home of Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Mccormick and its spray may
soothe the brow Of John D. Rockefeller
when, fevered with finance on the oc-
casions of his visits to his daughter,
Mrs. Mccormick During the prepara-
tory period of the fountains construc-
ton, Miss Scudder studied the chief
fountains of Paris. and the far-famed
ones of Versailles, and then followed the
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
EMPEROR FOR PEACE.
French Senator Says German Ruler
Fayors No DissensIon.

Paris, Sept. A.-The aged savant, sena.
tor, academician and former minister OF
war, NJ. De Freycinet, takes the occasion
of the German Emperors visit to Switzer-
land to declare him a leader OF peace
NJ De Freycinet, who has taken no part
IN public life since the Dreyfus trial at
Rennes, says:
"I am satisfied that Emperor William
is a sincere friend of peace. I do not
believe now that any conflict is coming
nor did 1 believe that war was approach
ing even in the critical days of Agadir
when a German battleship was sent there
Those around me said that Germany de-
sired war, but I, knowing the Emperor's
sentiments, thought and knew differ
entity.
The present system of alliances Is
against war. rather a strong guarantees
of peace, and, as neither France nor
Germany desires war, We may settle
down to the cultivation of the arts OF
peace. recognize the peaceful character
of the triple alliance: our own triple
alliance is similarly peaceful, and the
double alliance. as well as the entente
with England, is similarly peaceful. They
form a perfect equilibrium on both sides.
There will always be some restraining
power whose interests will be for peace" +"
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
Los Angeles Woman
To Enlighten Paris
Mrs. F.. J. Nelis to Gipe Series of Philosophical
Lectures Distilled Through Cali
fornid Brain.

electric system in making her design for
the Mccormicks.
A young American society girl, Miss
Gwendolyn King, has covered hersslf
with glory at a dancing contest at
Dinard. Miss King is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert King. Of New
York. who usually spend the winters
with the Pauhounds. and their summers
! In fashionable Dinard
In the recent contest in which the best
French and amateur foreign dancers
took part. Miss King not only carried OF
the prize of honor, but also a first prize.
The prize Of honor was offered for the
Boston. while the first prize was for the
one-step.
Consequent upon her recent marked
success In amateur theatricals, a hand
some offer to go on the stage has been
made to Mrs Loonen, OF Indianapolis
and Paris. Mrs. Loonen is the only
daughter OF the late Samuel Morse. who
was counsel-generaI at Paris, during the
second Cleveland administration.
Mrs. Loonen's recent theatrical success
was made down at Dinard, where abe
played the leading role in a piece called
The Virgin OF Prompt Success" a play
written for the occasion by Nine Judith
Gauthier. daughter OF the late Theophils
Gauthier. Though the other actors and
actresses were all professionals from
Paris. Mrs. Loonen's playing was easily
the best
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
FRENCH DIRECTOR
FOR San FRANCISCO
Jaques Coini, formerly Of Hammer
stein Forces, Has Flattering
Offer from America.

Paris, Sept. A-Jaques Coini. formerly
Of the Manhattan Opera Of New York.
and recently artistic director Of Hammer
STEMS Opera House. in London, has been
invited to take artistic direction Of new
opera house in San Francisco AS this
1900, 900 establishment is the first munich
pai opera house to be built In America,
the compliment is all the greater.
Mr. Coini has had a wide experience In
the management of opera houses all over
Europe. He has managed them in
France, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland,
Austria He put on all the modern works
including those of the French school. al
the Manhattan in New York, and has
been the mainstay of every artistic sue
cess made by Hammerstein-
Director Coini is now in Paris. with
Mrs. Coini. a former California girl.
whose stage name Is Frannie Francisco.
This name was given her by the manager
Of the Theatre de la Monnaie in Brus-
sells when she made her debut there.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15

Vienna, Sept 1.-THE announcement
of the engagement of the Archduchess
Ella, a favorite granddaughter of EN-
peror Francis Joseph, to a young officer
OF noble. but not royal, blood. is to be
followed by the renunciation of her
rights by the princess. The archduchess
is twenty-five years old. and was ex-
pected to make brilliant match, but
she fell in love with Count George wald-
berg Lustenau Hohenems, a dragoon Of
ficer. who was a comrade Of her brother
during their education. The archduchess
told her secret to the emperor who sup
ported the engagement against other
members of the imperial family The
princess will renounce her royal rights
at a ceremony in the ceremonial chamber
of Hofburg, in the presence of the en-
peror and many other members of the
imperial family. The foreign minister
will present to the emperor the act of
remuneration. and all the members of the
imperial family will give their consent
The archduchess will make a deep rever-
ence in front of the emperor. 60 to the
altar. and, laying the first two fingers
of her ungloved hand on the Gospel read
the oath of remuneration. After this, she
will sign the act. and her future hus-
band will renounce all rights to her
name.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
CHINESE COMPLAIN,
Plaint Is Made that Country Is
Robbed of Art Treasures.

London. Sept. 1.-THE Chinese are
complaining that Engllshmen and Aneri-
cans are robbing them of their art treas
ures in the most shameless manner and
are asking their government to put a
stop to the smuggling out of the country
OF invaluable works OF ancient art The
worst offender. they say. is John D.
Rockefeller. who employs a number OF
permanent agents ransacking the coun-
try, province by province.
The art of curio smuggling has been
developed to fne point for the Gus
toms. controlled by foreigners, are very
much alive to the possibilities of export
duty, anc appoint their own values OF
any curios which they may discover.
Recently a remarkable black vase un-
der customs attention was appraised by
them at just twice the value put on Il
by the owner Other experts were called
in. and the vase was eventually found
to be copy dating from a period next
after that of which it bore a forged
mark.
Against this may be put the story OF
a wonderful Chinese Jess which was re-
Gently brought TO London from Shensi.
It's eyes were made of jewels, It wore a
jade necklace. and its coat was but
toned with rubies. 1t was sold N Lon
don at Q proht Of $1,000
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
AROUND WORLD IN MOTOR CAR.
Enslishmnn to Tour Globe, Crossing
Siberia and China.

London. Sept. H-Jules verne's imagf-
nary trip Around the World IN Eighty
Days" will be rivaled in peril and excite
ment. If not in speed, by Peter R. Hawk
er. who started Tuesday from Es ST.
James Street, to drive his motor car
round the world via Pekin and Japan-
a feat never before attempted
Mr.. Hawker's car is the 130-horsepow
er Fiat driven by Lancier in the 1903
Grand Prix race. With the aid Of a
mechanic named Allen. who accompanfes
him, Mr.. Hawker hopes TO cope with
any difficulties that may arise, and he
estimates, roughly. that the journey from
London TO Pekln should be done in
seventy days, If no serious accident
occurs.
He will go by Paris. Berlin, and 8,
Petersburg TO Moscow. but after MOSCOW
the well kept roads Of civilization will
be exchanged for a wilderness devoid in
many parts of even the toughest tracks
Urga, in Siberia. will be the last place
where the travellers can hope to find an
inn. After that they will sleep In a tent
carried on the car, and will take all their
food and water with them.
From Pekin they will cross to Japan.
and from there to America
Il dare say We shall come back alive ~
said Mr.. Hawker, but that remains to
be SEEN"
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
AMERICAN CHURCH
HUNTS FOR PASTOR
Holy Trinity in Paris Unable to
Get Rector to Succeed Late
Dr. John MORGAN.

Paris. Sept n-The difficulty of finding
a chaplain for the most beautiful Ameri-
can church in Europe. namely. that OF
Holy Trinity. in the Avenue de rAlama,
has been only partly overcome by in
viting the Right Rev. Thomas A. Jaeger
to accept the pastorate. Bishop Jaeger
Is the spiritual head OF the American
churches in Europe. The call Of the ves-
trymen to Bishop Jaeger was unani-
nous. As the British Embassy Church.
in the Rue da Guessean, had Bishop
Ormby for a pastor. the American ves-
trymen also desired an Episcopal pastor.
Bishop Jaeger, who has accepted the call
until Easter, will begin his pastorate the
first Sunday in October. Meanwhile the
pulpit is being filled by Bishop Court
land Whitehead. OF Pittsburg.
Since the death Of DR.. John Morgan.
a cousin Of ]. Pierpont Morgan. 1t has
been found very difficult for Holy Trinity
Church to find a pastor. Several invita-
tions were sent to New York clergymen.
but all were somewhat strangely declined.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-15
GEN. BADEN POWELL
RETURNS TO HOME
Head of Boy Scout Movement Com
pletes Trip of $4,000 Miles in
Interest of Organization.

London, Sept. 14-Gen. Sir Robert
Baden-Powell has arrived at Southamp
ton from the Cape in the Union-Casut
liner Balmoral Castle, on the completion
Of his world tour in the furtherance Of
the Boy Scout movement.
The general was received by a guart
of honor of local scouts. who. notwith
standing the miserable morning, turnet
out in brave numbers. Their chiei
briefly addressed them. thanking then
for turning out on such a morning &c
greet him.
In an interview he said his tour had
been quite successful Since he left Eng
land in January last, he had Travelled
over 5000 miles. He had visited the
West Indies, the United States, British
Columbia, Japan, China, Australia, New
Zealand. Tasmania, and South Africa
During his travels in South Africa he
met several of the Boer generals. in
Guiding Gen. Smuts, who was taking a
great interest in the Boy Scout move
ment.
Speaking generally, Sir Robert said In
many parts of the British colonies the
school authorities were utilizing Boy
Scout methods and precepts as part OF
the school curriculum The movement
was making great headway everywhere,
but nowhere more than in other colonies.
During his tour he had reviewed over
2, 900 British Scouts, and visited over
seventy sections. He was much struck
with the growth OF the movement in the
United States. where 100000 Scouts are
now enrolled.
With regard to future plans, Gen.
Baden-PowelI. who Travelled by mail
train to London and was looking re-
markably well, said he was proceeding
TO Germany in a few days. and would
be absent three weeks. He proposed to
attend a big Boy Scout rally in South
ampton in October.