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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15
ROY'S AND TOMS VINDICA-
TION MEETING A FARCE
Disgusting and Disgraceful Proceedings
at Court House Saturday Night.
Sho0t and Ugly Words Used.

missioners proceedings with
malicious intent.
At the conclusion of his
charges, Taylor was quickly on
his feet, and on three seperate
occasions applied the short and
ugly word, Liar, Liar, Liarl No
apologies were requested and
the word was left to stand as a
matter Of record.
He accused County Clerk
Await with illegally retaining
public funds and made general
charges against his efficiency
in office. Mr.. Await was not
present at the nesting, but the
accusations were answered by
his clerk, w. c. Zerwer, who
gave a complete and satisfactory
explanation to all present, ex-
cept possibly the accuser.
The climax of his anger was
reached when he attacked John
McMinn accusing him of max
ing remarks derogatory to his
(Elders) qualifications as an of
fee holder alleging that Mr.
MCMinn had said that he was
no lawyer, etc.
Mr.. McMinn, who is 60 or
20 years of age, with bent form
and grey hair replied that he
would leave the matter of Mr..
Elders ability as a lawyer to
the judgment of those who had
just heard him speak and fur
ther expressed his disappoint-
ment in not hearing that for
which the meeting was called.
Mr.. Elder, who is about 35
years of age, strong, robust
young farmer quickly challeng-
ed the old man to fight it out"
and asked him to step up to
the railing. Mr.. McMinn com
piled with the request when In
stantly a dozen men, whose pa
tience had already been taxed
to the limit, sprang to their
feet and prevented Elder from
carrying out bis threat and all
was confusion. tits safe to as
sumo that had Mr.. McMinu
been struck, there would not
have remained a shred of gar
ment on Elders anatomy and
his wife wouldn't have known
him when the irate citizens had
finished.
Summing up the affair in
general, it only serves to
strengthen the arguments here
tofore submitted by the News
and to further impress the fact
that a recall would be a bless
ing to Curry county.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15

Frank Cooley who came to
Clovis about four years ago from
Fulton, Kentucky, and who has
since that time been employed
by Cavender and Cannon. He
died of heart failure last Tues
day
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15
9TH Of July Celebration.

The scheduled 4th of July
celebration will not be held on
the 4th but it viii be a 7th of
July celebration on the eth in
stead. The reason for this
change is that the chiet attrac-
ton, the Southern Carnival Com
pany, with Is shows, a merry
go-round, or carry-all Ferris
Wheel and many other attrac-
tions win not be able tc reach
here until that time.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15

Who comes here? Citizens on
9heir way to Roy's Suass meet
ing. Give me the PISS word.
LIAR CORRECT -ENTER.
Those who attended the vim
dication. explanation and indig-
nation meeting called by County
Commissioner. Roy d. Elder, at
the court house Saturday night
were disappointed if they e.y-
pected to hear a general state
ment of facts about county at,
fairs, but if they expected to-
hear an insulting TRADE Of abuse
and profanity. then they were
rewarded.
The meeting was attended by
those who were prohting by
the present conditions of affairs.
those who were disposed not
to criticise and who expected
to hear something interesting
and those whose morbid curios-
ity brought them there.
It was the greatest farce
comedy ever staged IN Clovis.
with Honorable Roy D. Elder.
taking the part as leading man,
We have yet to hear Of a sin
gle person who is not severe in
his criticism and absolutely dis
gusted.
It is unnecessary for the
News to attempt to discuss the
matter in detail as those who
were decoyed into lending
their presence, are unanimous
in a desire to Danish the thought
Of such a meeting from
their minds. but one thing is
certain: that the spokesman
has sounded his political death
knell in Curry county.
For a man elected to a re-
spensible countt position to use
such pFofaens as CD so
and 50. dirty cur, coward,
liar, thief, and If ] had a dog
and he would ..... on that
fellow. l would kill him, and
other profane language before
a crowd Of gentlemen. only does
himself an injury and it is no
argument against the person
to whom the epithet is directed.
1t only tends to show a degrad-
ed moral mind, bathed in ig-
norance and STEPPED in sin.
Disguised why, if any self
respecting person who attend
ed is not, the NEWS will gladly
print his communication if
PLAUSIBLE reasons for his views
are given.
Those to whom he directed
his venom and abuse are. Cur
ren, McMinn, Await and Taylor.
the latter two occupying the
positions Of county clerk and
county treasurer respectively.
Against Curren, his only arr
gument was personal abuse sup
plemented with profanity.
He accused Taylor Of making
two sets Of reports. one of
which was sworn to and the
other not lin which there was
"a difference Of $4,000. He also
charged Taylor with obstruct-
ing the progress Of the Conn
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15
WEEK OF SCHOOL
EXERCISES.
Marked Final Chapter in Com
mencement Exercises.

Almost the whole Of last
week extending to Monday
night of this week was devot-
ed to the closing exercises of
the Clovis Public Schools.
The preparations for these
levents far surpassed anything
Of the kind heretofore under
taken. To think Of the efforts
of students, mothers and facul-
ty to make this memorable
event such a splendid success is
to more fully appreciate it.
The NEWS gave the program
and details of the entertain
ments up to and including
Thursday in last weeks issue
with the exception of the omis-
sion of a reference to the type
writing contest in the business
department of the schools.
Those who participated in
this contest are, Lora Pender-
grass, Mildred Whiting. Har-
ney Montgomery, Joe Moore,
Bernice Fry, Esther Comstock
Goldine Parrett, Pearl Patter-
son, Mary Dunlap and Halle
ID. Fitzhuph
Miss L.ors Peadergrass was
awarded the prize, a beautiful
gold medal of unique design,
a keepsake which she will for
ever cherish.
SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING, 1
The contestants in the short
hand and typewriting contest
are Bernice Fry, Hardy Mont
gomery, Halle D. Fitzhugh,
Lora Pendergrass, Mildred
Whiting and Joe Moore.
Miss Bernice Fry won the
prize in this department.
GRADE EXERCISES.
The grade exercises of the
public school were held Friday
night at the Lyceum and the
seating capacity of seven hun
dred was greatly overtaxed.
The play of Cinderella was
ample evidence of extensive
practise and preparation. The
costumes worn were for the
most part quite expensive giving
the thought that many mothers
had spent hours in toll sewing
garments. The other exercises
were equally good and the
boys league for the correction
of mothers" brought out the
comic part Of the program. It
was all good and it might be
further said, a sch)ol entertain
ment which will long be remem-
bered in Clovis.
HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES.
The commencement exercises
of the Clovis High School were
held Monday night at the Ly-
ceum. The theatre was again
taxed to the limit Of its seating
capacity.
Miss Mildred Frances McMa-
hon delivered the salutatory in
her clear, sweet tone Of voice,
which, while short, was inn
pressive. She was attired in a
beautiful white garment and
carried a bunch Of white car
nations, the class flower.
Character building" by Miss
Ethel Herby the beautiful and
accomplished daughter OF H.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15

Fred w, James has been in
Albuquerque this week attend
ing a meeting Of the good roads
committee.
Frank McGee, Of Havener.
left last week for Wichita, Kans.
for the purpose Of having an
operation performed upon his
baby.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-15

C. Herby was listened to with
keen interest and appreciation.
Miss Herby's delivery was good
and she made a profound inn
preston.
Miss Mabelle Davis delivered
the valedictory address in a
manner that was entirely cap
tivating. If any girl could have
done better on any occasion, we
have never had the pleasure to
hear it.
Her oratorical delivery was
impressive ana eloquent. She
is possessed with the natural
faculty of delivering such an
address and she created an ev-
erlasting impression upon her
audience She has a winning
way, a winsome smile and
proper expression.
Mrs. S. G. Nutter, secretary
of the school board, after a
few well chosen remarks, pre-
sented a beautiful silver loving
cup to Miss Mabelle Davis and
Mr.. Lester Bayless as a me.
mentO for athletics.
The commencement address
was delivered b. David r. Boyd
of Albuquerque. PRESIDENT of
the New Mexico University.
After the splendid drill by
sixteen girls came the serpen-
tine dance. Miss Mildred
Whiting, standing high above
the girls and dressed in
flowing robes, with grace and
ease went through the move
ments of the serpentine dancer
and with her beauty and charm
made it a picture never to be
forgotten. Different colored
lights were thrown on the young
ladies as they played their
parts, giving the whole scene a
very pleasing effect.
Following is the program rem
dered at the commencement ex-
ercises and the names Of the
members of the graduating
class to whom diplomas were
given:
Quick March Rathburn
Croft's Orchestra.
Salutatory,
Mildred Frances Mcmahon
Summer Fancy, Oliver Metra
High School Glee Club
Character Building, Junior
Class Honor Student. Ethel
Herby.
Concert Waltz Bennett
Croft's Orchestra
Drill, Mystic Revels and Ser
pentine Dance.
Waltz. Crofts Orchestra
GRADUATING CLASS.
Maybelle Davis, Mildred e.
Mcmahon, Katie Brown, Marie
Struble, Nanon Noble, Lester
Bayless.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

board. Day after day the man had passed the
boy as they walked the deck, and day after
day. hour after hour, the youth looked more
troubled.
"You seem anxious about something the
big man said to the slender lad, 81 am" re-
Joined the anxious youth and looking up into
the grave face and seeing human kindness in
it, he said, I'm an actor and have to play
part after one rehearsal when 1 reach the
States. I've never been there and don't know
how they'll like me anyway, don't you know"
rs it a long part?"
tered blue covered manuscript from his pocket
pointed to page 40 on which ''Finis" was writ
ten.
Can l do anything for you?"
Again the youth studied the strong, humanity
kind face You might hear me speak my
part" he blurted Il don't know a soul on
board"
The big man laughed and took the tattered
part. Come over here he said and on the
sunny side of the deck they stretched them
selves in long chairs, tucked their rugs we'll
about them and the actor stumbled through his
stunt.
Pretty good !" unused his preceptor. Here,
I've marked the parts where you're a little
weak. Study them tonight and tomorrow I'll
hear you again"
On the opening night Of the play the English
comedian glancing for a nervous moment at
his audience, saw the big man in the box,
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Continued From Page 3.

town. She resolved never TO go to town bare
footed again, at least!
Somehow, too, Melissie felt that chopping
cotton was not particularly broadening to the
mind-and she thought II certainly must be
hard on the complexion, although she never had
bothered much in her life about complexion and
things until of late.
Then, too, Melssie suspected that she hadn't
received as much schooling as she should have
had, although far as the pleasure Of the
thing was concerned she couldn't say that
schooling was much Of an improvement over
chopping cotton.
Melissie knew that It was in way. neces,
sary that she chop cotton, even if she had TO
give up school because Ct It. The cotton had TO
be chopped, and the negroes wouldn't work on
the farm any more-her father and mother both
assured her of that
Besides, Melisses mother had chopped cot
ton when she was a girl when the negroes were
more in evidence about the farms and Meissle
suspected that she would be chopping anyway
no matter what happened.
And then, Melissie Brown felt sorry for her
mother, and she was glad that patient, always
tired, up-atsunrise, tobed-at-early-candl
person didn't have to chop cotton, even If she
had the time which Melissie knew. good and
well, she hadn't,
Melissie never saw her mother when she
wasn't at work doing something-cookng sew
ing, nursing the baby, sweeping, feeding the
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pigs or the chickens. milking the COW, getting
up in the morning going to bed at night
Melissie didn't know how old her mother
was, moreover. She thought, somehow, her
mother couldn't be very old; but she certainly
was thin and bent, and-Melissie feared and
hesitated to entertain the thought crawny!"
And Meissie feared, too, that some of these
days she was going to be like her mother
or might be like her. All little girls who chop
ped cotton up to fifteen or sixteeV years and
more probably went that way
But Melissie was young, and she didn't tread
that pathway through the shadows for any
considerable distance. True the cotton field
white and hot, and chopping was rather
wearisome work even If the patch was pleas
antly threaded with the green of the growing
plants. but Melssies heart was one of Opt
mism and hope, and she wasn't going to worry.
And so, her mind went back to the big store
in town, and she pictured herself in that new
calico dress, with stockings on, and that en-
trancing hat with the feather was upon her
dark hair, perched jauntily just above her eyes
Of blue, and presently down the primrose way
OF her youthful imagination there came again
Prince Charming who used to sing little
tenor. sing a little baritone and also sing a
little bass IN the village choir back home.
down on the farm 2"
Old Buck, guided by the faithful and vigi-
liant hand Of Bud made many trips back and
forth, thereafter, but Melissie never noticed.
Bud vociferously vocalized the delights of
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but the numbers were always
over three hundred.
This is the plan of procedule,
according to Mr.. Werner:
TIL etables are laid in the pa
vilion, long strip Of cloth serv-
ing as a cover. At each place
wooden trays of barbecued meat
and a fork are the equipment.
(Which he said is quite enough
the main thing is the signal to
lunch) Bread is laid along the
center of the board, in easy
reach.
Much burlesque and oratory
and toasts is INDUCED in. Mrs.
Slaton has always been the pre-
siding genius Of the occasions.
Walter r. Brown is another
barbecue fan" He is host ev-
cry year at one, entertaining at
his home on Brownsville Road.
They are delightful as well as
unique, and include a waterfall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
AShyness Which Is Strength---By Ada Patterson

a BISHOP adding his tribute to the worlds
"A Gently passed to a sphere where there is
praise of a master fnancier who re-
no need of money said of the fnancier: "He
was the shyest man I ever knew. He never
talked of the places he had been, the people
he had met nor of the honors that had been
paid him"
Well, and what would you have had Of him.
Mr.. Bishop? Had he been bragger he would
never have been the doer of great deeds. The
noisy man is never the efficient man. Had he
dwelt long, even in thought, on the fact that
he had stood before kings and that queens had
smiled upon him he would not have had the
tremendous mental power that drove him on
to achieve what had made him the admiration
of monarchs
Shy? Hardly, I should say for shyness i'm
plies timidity. 1t carries with its weight of
meaning doubt of self and fear of others. The
departed inancier knew neither. He had a
deep-rooted confidence in himself and an ap-
parently appalling disregard of the opinions of
others.
Modest? Yes, for the man who is modest
exalts not himself nor depreciates others
story like best to recall of him is of his meet
ing a small worried looking youth on ship
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

laughing at his speeches and antics. The actor
even violated stage ethics by bowling and smiI-
ing surreptitiously at his steamship mate, who
greatly enjoyed the salutation.
"Who is that chap in the stage boxr' he In
qutred of the woman who played cook to his
butler. The funny woman named his shipma6r.
Great guns! And l made him hear nv
part!" The comedian turned the color of trag-
edy.
There was no shyness shown in this trivial
incident in the transatlantic crossing of the
master of finance But there were modesty
and rare democracy. Probably the f1nancier
never spoke of the actor whose part he heard,
being no more moved to do than of the au-
diences kings had given him.
He was one of the men. who want to be hes
alone" But this did not mean that it was his
habit to leave others alone He was helpful
in a strong, unObtrusive way. 81 am inter-
ested in your work." he said to the custodian
of paintings in famous gallery not of his own
country. "If you ever need any help in carry
ing it forward come to me-" Twice he helped
the work, and literally, with none of the lapses
or memory by persons expert in promise and
shifty in fulfillment
Many men acquire the reputation of being
shy when they are strong, silent, selfsuffcient
solitary In the quiet Businesses of their souls
they gather strength to help the weak, the de-
pendent, the gregarious. For shyness such as
theirs is intense and all conquering concentras
ton, shyness that is strength
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
While MeIissie Chopped COtton---By Jas. B. Nevin

working on the RAILROAD for the munifcent
remuneration of seventy-fve cents per diem
and still Meissie chopped her way up and
down the rows of growing green, and dreamed
her dreams, undisturbed and altogether I'M
afraid.
The field was hot and white, and the green
rows were long in the scorChing July sun
but her heart was young, and as yet her limbs
were supple and strong with the vigor Of bud
ding womaphood not nearly yet abloom and
she saw only the rainbows and the sweets of
life, which was right, of course!
That night 1t was a very tired and a very
weary little girl that crawled into bed back home
in the grove of scrubby oaks, and the katydids
had the hardest kind of time lullabying her
to complete rest, but all through the pleasant
twilight borderland of slumber Melissie could
hear a young voice singing, a young voice
owned and possessed by nattily dressed young
fellow who used to live back on the farm" and
the song he was singing had nothing to do with
working on the rail-l-lroad for seventy-hve cents
a day, moreover!
What the voice was chanting in AIelissie's
ears as she finally dropped into deep and re-
freshing sleep was
Sing a little tenor-r,
Sing little baritone,
Also
sing
bass!"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Captain Tip Harrison Recalls the Great POIiti-
cal Feasts Of the Wayback Days, While
Up-tO-Date DevOtees Tell How to Serve
the AIluring Fatted Calf of To-day.
By MIGNoN HALL.

were great times. Funny things often hap
pened.
One incident in particular the Captain re-
membered was at Lumpkin, Ga.
we always invited the opposing Democrats"
he cut his eye around-''because we wanted
them here to hear the truth. OF course this
led to a good many chickering's around in the
crowd. At this particular barbecue there was
Democrat pretty along In liquor who was de-
termined to advise Ben Hill, the Wing candi-
date, of his shortcomings. over all protest he
refused to be squelched. Hill and the Demo
Gratis stood IT as long as they could. Then with
united swoop crowd bore down upon the
offender and carted him forth. 1t was not
known what they did to him, but nothing fur
Their was heard out of him through the day.
by the way, you might add that on barbe
cue occasions there was always plenty of chick
en- pie, too"
Among the Atlanta people who give barbe
cues frequently are Governor-elect John NJ
Saton, whose annual feast to the legislators
for the past three years when he was Speaker
Of the house has been notable. A. NJ. Werner
has been his chef, and the party was given at
Fast Point at the pavilion Of an Atlanta club
called the cold Springs Cue Club"
Few have been in the party except the legis
lators and scattering contingent of wives
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
IPLEs OF THE BARBECUE.

n ISCIPLEs OF THE BARBECUE Will V.
- thinner is shown above in the act of prepar-
ing one of his famous feasts while below is Cap
tain Tip Harrison telling of the gastronomic
revels of bygone days.
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where every man must be initiated under
the spout before he is allowed to become one
of the prodical sons and enjoy the fatted calf
cat least that's what one invited confided to
the reporter.) This may be telling tales out
of school, but the invited said he never had
as much fun in his life.
notable barbecue in Atlanta was one The
Young Mems Democratic League gave to Will
liam Randolph Hearst back in 1903 when he
running for President. It was a stag af
fair, and 600 people were served.
Will T. thinner is known as one of the city's
most cordial hosts at barbecues He gives sew
eral during the season at his home, ''KimbaI-
vile Farm" four miles out, where he has &C
complished big results, and has actually made
two blades of grass grow where only one grew
before. Already he has been host at one. He
has a rustic pavilion and little barbecue pit
all his own, as well as Nelson" his valet,
bodyguard, man-servant, and errand boy all in
one, to assist in the roasting
Robert Maddox, at his country home, also
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

and who enter
tains crowds of
friends at his
Watkinsville HON
w a tkin sville
home every sum-
mer, and E. L.
Thornton, steward
of the club, have
furnished recipes
for making Bruno
wick stew, barbe-
cue sauce and
how to barbecue
meat. Here they
are:
Brunswick stew
a la Thrasher
(For five gallons.)
Mix in pot and
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Of much fun occasions when he has friends
club in the city which is also famous for its cues
is the Burns Cue Club which is in front of the Old Sol
diers Home. Every year its members treated to
barbecue by the Atlanta Ad Club
The peculiar method of making the roasts tender Is by
swabbng them with barbecue which is cooked in
large pot and kept the meat This swab consists
of piece of cloth tied the end of stick. This is
dipped in the and rubbed the carcasses,
which spread out face downward the hot
The Goals furnished from bonfire of oak logs and
put under the meat by shovefuls great being
taken that there is blaze to smoke the meat The
is sustained by iron rods and is frequently turned
over 1t is then served with Brunswick stew without
which, according people, it is incomplete as it
is thus given just the right taste.
B. E. Thrasher Secretary and Treasurer of the Atlanta
Athletic Club who is connoisseur barbecued meat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

HATS the way the youngsters used to
II sing it before the war-just before they
lined M, aro,,rd q bio ricr;c t,blo