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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1914-06-19
State Auditor Scores
Curry County Officials
His Report Made Public Substanates What the News has
previously said about ncompetency of some officers
and gross extravaganza of public funds.

The Albuquerque Journal OF
the date of June l3, in reporting
and commenting upon the state
travelling auditors report c
Governor Mcdonald of his in.
vestigation of the books of Ger.
tain officials, under headlines of
CURRY COUNTY OFFICIAL
BOOKS A SORRY MESS" and
TRAVELLING AUDITOTS RE.
PORT SHOWS PRETTY NEAR
LY EVERYTHING IS WRONG.
G. ROSS EXTRAVAGANCE
CHARGED, says in part:
Santa Fe. June II. 1t is a
sorry mess. which a number of
county officials of Curry county
have made Of administering
county affairs according to the
report just rendered to Govern.
or W. C. Mcdonald by Travel
ing Auditor Howell Earnest, and
it seems to be fortunate that the
travelling auditor and his assist
ants went into t h e county.
checked up books and put the
county officials on the right
track so that they have an op-
portunity to retrieve themselves
and to serve the people in ac-
cordance with the law.
The report was drafted by
Deputy Walter l.. Kegel and is
clear and explicit in its details
as well as in its summaries and
conclusions. There is no get
ting away from certain ugly
facts which he presents. The
accounts a n d books of three
successive probate judges. the
assessor, the superintendent of
schools. two successive treasur-
ers, the county commissioners,
the sheriff. the clerk are gone
into and show that a total of
81. 420. SO are to be accounted
for, that salary advances run up
to $28, 268.31. and expenses al
lowed. to $2,912.99.
Among the minor defects it
was found that t h e probate
judges did not sign the minutes
of the probate court at all times.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1914-06-19

Oscar Justus is in the city
visiting relatives and friends.
He will return to his work in
Amarillo the latter part of the
month.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1914-06-19
Who Will be Mayor.

The question of who will be
Moyor of Clovis to succeed Mr..
Oldham who recently left the
city, and who it is expected will
tender his resignation in the
near future. has been discussed
much. Those mentioned to US
and who we think would be ac-
ceptable to the majority of the
people of Clovis are, W. l. LUX
art, Bill" Harvey. Cash Ra-
mey and W. A. Havener.
At present Mr.. Scheurich who
is chairman of the council and
who is acting mayor pro tenn.
seems to be filling the position
with ease and dignity. In the
meantime, the talk of who
would be the most acceptable
man will be frequently heard.
Don't forget the street carni-
val all Of the next week, under
the auspices of the Clovis Cham
Der of Commerce.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1914-06-19
RECOMMENDATIONS

The report, which is without
doubt, the most scathing thus
far made on any county, makes
the following brief recommen-
dations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
Urges Millions Be Spent
To Equip Air Many
For National Defense
Partners Failed Him
In Wheat Corner
Says Joe Letter

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Plans of Jo-
seph Letters monumental effort
to corner the wheat market in 1898
when he ran the price up to $1.S5
a bushel, finally losing between
ten and twelve million dollars,
was related by Letter, who appear
ed as witness today in Federal
Judge Humphreys court. He as
serted that if the late f. H. Peavey
and the late CA. Pillsbury of
Minneapolis, whom he declared
virtually were his partners, had
not, released grain on the Chicago
market during his operations, he
would have been successful. The
Minneapolis grain men would not
put their agreement in writing, he
said, because they asserted it was
criminal conspiracy" under the
laws of Minnesota, not wishing to
sign anything which would be
brought against them later. Lei
ter, who now lives in Washington,
is a son of the late Levi z. Letter,
who sold millions of dollars worth
of downtown Chicago property to
make good his sons losses. Lei
ter took the stand to defend him
self in suit to recover $3S0,935,
principal and interest on two notes
which the Interior Elevator COM
pany, the latter represented by
Chester w. Lane, Minneapolis. saw
is owing for wheat bought in 1898.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
CAPTAIN BRISTOL, CHIEF
OF AERONAUTICAL BUR-
EAU LAYS HIS PLANS BE-
FORE HOUSE COMMITTEE.
DECLARES AEROPLANES
PROTECTION AGAINST ALL
SUBMARINES.
MUST COMMAND TIE AIR
Supremacy There as Necessary
as Upon Sea in Modern War
fare.

Washington, Dec. 12.-TWo hundred
naval air craft-100 for active service
and 100 to he held in reserve ARE
urgently needed by the United States
navy in its plans for national defense
as outlined in recommendations OF
Captain Mark l.. Bristol chief of the
aeronautical bureau of the navy de.
partment, to the house naval commit:
tee. made public today.
Captain E'ristoIs recommendations
are contained in a supplemental state
ment laid before the committee. 9th
er testimony of Captain Bristol, al
ready has been made public.
1t was reported an appropriation OF
$2.20O,000 to bring the aeronautica]
branch of the navy up to a proper
standard of efficiency, Captain Bris'
tol told the committee. It's purposes
he described as follows:
Used for Scouting.
The air navy of the Ulited States
must consist of aeroplanes, semi-rig
i'd or non-rigid airships the destroy
er, cruiser and ibattleship of the air
respectively. The aeroplane will be
used for scouting to discover the en-
emy's fleet, especially submarines aid
mines, and to attack the dirigiblcs
and aeroplanes Of the enemy. 1t is
the torpedo boat of the air against
the air ship cruisers and battleships
having discovered the submarines and
mines, it directs the air cruisers to
attack these craft and to countermine
and at the same time protects the
cruisers from the enemy's. air craft
The air cruisers also will lay mines
The air battleships will meet the al,
craft Of the enemy In battle, probably
will be used to drop aerial torpedoes
on the surface ships of the enemy and
be utilized over land for reconnois:
sance, and dropping bombs
Our Navy Essential.
''The uses to which air craft can
be put in war will be better known al
ter the European war. 1t seems that
the air navy will be just as essential
part of the cOuntry's fighting force
as the battleships and submarines
The front of our fleet in action now
has become a vertical plane, with sub.
marines and mines beneath the sur.
face, battleships, cruisers and de-
stroyers on the surface and air craft
in the air. To be successful against
any enemy, the country must have
command of the air the same as com
mand of the sea-
'Any nation that has suitable air
craft could detect submarines" he
added.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
DISEASE BREAKS
OUT IN MONTANA
BAD OUTBREAK OF FOOT
AND MOUTH DISEASE
NEAR WESTMORE.
five INSPECTORS ON GROUND
DR.. Treacy Confident That Case
Will Be Under Control by
"Wednesday.
five INSPECTORS ON GROUNl

DIR. r. III. Treacy of the United
States bureau of animal industry, in
charge of the states of North anc
South Dakota and Montana, has re
ceived word of the outbreak of the
foot and mouth disease just west OF
Baker, Mont, on the C,M. & st. P
line. A herd of IS cattle was report
ed to he suffering from the disease
and other cattle are exposed. Three
experienced mem wre sent to til scene
early yesterday morning and two 9th
ers were rushed there in the after
noon. There are now five experience
government men en- the Job.
Later advices received by DR.. 2Trea
cy state that theaIAsa aecesd@ @sherd wa!
brought to Westmore, Mont, from
Belle Fourche, S. ID. This Wesmort
outbreak is said to be bad one ant
is likely to cause considerable trou
bile. All five of the government mel
are working in this place. Everythins
is reported as all right in the neigh
iborhood of Glendive.
DR.. Treacy expects to have thu
Westmore situation under control b,
Tuesday night and says that the wea
ther is very favorable to assist in tht
elimination of the disease. He alst
states that the railroads are coop
Grating in every way possible will
the department, doing all in tlei
power to help check the disease.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
ACT Of UNITED STATES
TO PROTECT BORDER
lis CALLED UNFRIf NDlY

Vera Cruz, Dec. 12.-"If the United
States employs force to stop firing
by Mexicans across the international
boundary line at Naco, it will be con
sidered an unfriendiy act, notwith'
standing the friendly motives cloak
ing the act.'
In this manner General Carranza
made answer, in a statement to the
Associated Press to a formal notice
served by the United States on Fro:
visional President Gutierrez, and
Carranza, that unless firing ceased
force will be employed to protect the
American territory.
Carranza's reply to the American
note. which is expected to reach
Washington tomorrow, will be gen
eral reputation of responsibility to1
any shot that crossed the line, clearly
setting forth that he and his govern
ment will regard intervention at
Naco as hostile and unfriendly act
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
HUNT REPR|EVES
SIX MURDERtRS
There Will Be No Hanging Bee
in Arizona as Originally
Announced.

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 12.-Taking ad
vantage of his last opportunity to pre-
vent the execution of death sentences
Governor Hunt came to the rescue to-
day Of six condemned men who were
to be hanged December 19. The sen
tences of two Americans were com
muted to life imprisonment. The case
of one Mexican was referred tc the
supreme court, and the three others
were reprieved until March 10, 1915
with a Recommendation to the attor
ney general of the state to do wha;
he can for them, because they were
maddened by drink when they com
mitted their crimes.
The governors action was taken
preliminary to the issuance Of his
proclamation putting into effect the
laws adopted at the November e,ec'
tion. Among these is a measure de
priving the governor OF power to par
don, reprieve or commute sentences
investing it in special board.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
ROBBINS IS RURHING
FARGO HIGH QUINl
Basketball Practice Nightly; The
Girls of High School Are
Also Playing.

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 12.-Basketball
practice at the Fargo high school has
been continuing at the Agassiz gym
nasium as usual this week and Coach
Robbins has been giving his men all
possible time for practice. The in
terclass games and practice forms a
big part of their daily schedule and is
serving to bring out material that
would otherwise have remained in the
background.
Next week the coach expects to be-
gin to sort the men out and line them
up into two squads for preliminary
practice. He states that this isn't
going to be any easy task, for outside
Of the few veterans trying for posi-
tions and who have began to hit their
stride, the men are working so hard
and showing such progress that the
wedding out process will be mighty
ticklish JOB.
Girls Play Too.
Coach Robbins hasn't forgotten the
girls in an athletic way this year and
has arranged a schedule Of basketball
games for them, both in the grades
and in the high school. All games
will be played under girls rules.
These rules have been in effect since
the commencement of practice, and
while it was somewhat difficult for
those accustomed to the other rules
at first, they have gradually become
acclimated to them and are showing
up well.
There is likely amount of material
among the fair sex and If the interest
that has been shown continues, few
games with other schools will be sche-
duled for them.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13

ASKS FOR
DESTR0YERS
BELIEVED HE IS HAVING A
HARD TIME TO PRESERVE
NEUTRALITY IN CANAL
ZONE.
NO EXPLANATION IS given

Washington, d. c., Dec. 12.-Colo-
mel Goethals requested destroyers to
be sent to the canal zone Immediate
ly it was learned tonight, but no spe-
cific explanations of need for naval
vessels there were included in the
message. A ;eply asking for an ex-
PLANTATION was sent Immediately, but
no answer was received from Goe.h-
as at late hour. Officials believe
Goethals has experienced difficulty
in preserving a complete neutrality
of the canal zone and territorial wat
ers, on account of the presence OF
ships of belligerent countries. Pos
sibly Goethals found himself unable
to check use of their wireless plants
within the three mile limit, to convey
information to warships at sea. 1t is
pointed out that with swift naval
vessels to aid, it would be an easier
matter to regulate use of the Wire
less.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
WALL Street
OPENS With
ENTHUSIASM
THOUSANDS CHEER AS FA.
MILIAR GONG STARTS
TRADING ON EX-
CHANGE.
MOST STOCKS n0L0 UP G00D
Committee of Governors Re-
strict Transactions to Ger
tain Securities.

New York, Dec. 12.-Wall street
came into its own today. The stock
exchange, closed for nearly four ana
a half months, except for limited
trading in bonds during the past two
weeks, was re-opeued at 10 o'clock
this morning for active trading in
stocks. One hundred and ninety-two
issues were approved by the COVER
nors for trading and though other is
sues were barred, notably United
States Steel, activity on the floor of
the exchange revived memories Of
big days ten years ago.
Tone is Cheerful.
Not for many years mas there been
such thr0ng of brokers on the
foor as that which waited patiently
for nearly an hour today for the sig
nal to resume trading. There are
1000 members Of the exchange and
nearly 700 of these, it is estimated,
were on the floor. Many of the 9TH
ers smiled down, with their families
and friends, from the members gal
lery.
me visitors gallery also was
thronged. Half or more of the hun
dreds who gaZed down at the unusual
scene on the floor were women. AL
though admission to this gallery was
by ticket only and the issuance of
tickets was rigidly vised, doorkeep-
ers eyed keenly each person admit
ted in order to make sure that no
person of bomb-throwing tendencies
should enter.
Cheers Precede Transactions.
The first chime Of Trinity's church
bells at 10 o'clock has long been the
signal for sounding the opening
gong on the floor. AS the church
clock.struck a wave OF cheering rip.
pied over the exchange and sWelled
to a vast roar as the brazen gong
clattered noisily in response. The
volume of sound that echoed through
the building as not been equalled
for many a day.
Almost before the metallic echoes
of the gong ceased ringing, the cheer
ing had died down to great hum
and the hundreds brokers were
grouping themselves in knots around
the trading posts. The galleries
SaZeu uOWu Ill uWluullu6 lAICi Soh on"
slowly began to empty.
Among the early declines were
Southern Railway, common and pre-.
fcrred, which lost IL and 3R' and
Northern Pacific, which yielded "a
Secondary -rices showed some re-
cessions from the opening after the
first ten minutes.
The Stock Exchange today resum
ed it's regular functions as one of the
leading financial markets of the
world. Resumption was accompanied
10y display Of much confidence anc
enthusiasm on the part of the mem
bers, many of whom were in attend
ance Prices Of almost all stocks IN
which trading was permitted opened
we'll in advance of July 80 closing
quotations and gathered greater mo
mentum as the two-hour session pro
gressed Many substantial advances
we're registered, while declines were
few and unimportant. Trading was
ON a restricted basis, fixed by the
officials Of the exchange.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
WI. BRYAN
REDGES.0N
HIS STAND
SAYS HE IS NOT IN FAVOR
OF PROHIBITION AMEND
MENT TO FEDERAL
CONSTITUTION.
SAME APPLIES TO SUFFRAGE

Lincoln, Dec. 12-Daclaring some
Of the Democratic editors of the
country have misinterpreted his
stand in favor Of prohibition and wo-
man suffrage, Secretary of State
Bryan, in an editorial in the forth
coming issue of the Commoner, given
to the press today, wants it under
stood he does not favor these meas
ures as national enactments, but by
the different states.
The secretary Of state presents his
belief in state rights, but he adds
that his hostility to the liquor busl-
ness is great enough to cause him to
vote for either amendment, national
prohibition or women's suffrage, ii
they are submitted as federal acts.
There is no reason to believe y
Mr. Bryan says, that a prohibition
amendment or suffrage amendment
would be ratified by three-fourths OF
the states even if it obtained a two
thirds vote of the houses. Believing
in both women's suffrage and aboli-
ton of liquor traffic, would vote for
either amendment if submitted, but
the time does not seem opportune for
submission of either Of these amend
ments.
"a national contest for either
amendment would simply divert at
tention from other issues upon which
the people are ready to act, without
advancing the cause of women's suf-
frage.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
Germans Gain Distinct
Advantage on Both
East and West Fronts
England Expects
Germany to Land
On Their Soil

London, Dec. 12.-General Bad
en.Powell shares the opinion of
many other English military eX-
perts who believe that Germany
fully expects to invade England,
If possible, and that the Germans
will direct activities toward COM
mercial cities in the north of Eng
land, rather than toward London,
and resort cities of the south.
Baden-Powell believes the EN-.
peror will endeavor to land at
least $4,000 troops in England
'Baden-Powell's opinion is that the
Germans appreciate what the ef-
feet will be, and once they get a
hold of some of them the big build
ing towns and factories will be
smashed and ruined, throwing
l4,OO0,000 persons out of employ
ment and rendering them destitute
and starving.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
Suffrage and Liquor
Issue to Be Voted
ON at This Session

Washington, D. G, Dec. 12.-The
issues Of nationalE prohibition and
woman suffrage will be placed
squarely before the House of Re-
prssentatives as a result of the
action today by the House rules
committee, when It decided to re.
port special rules for the consid-
Grafton of constitutional amend
ments on both subjects. Incident
ally, the committee put to an end
all hone of an extended holiday re-
cess. Representative Henry, chair
man of the rules committee, as
serted that under the rules, the
Hobson prohibition resolution will
be presented December %, and
that the resolution after eight
hours debate, wiH be pressed to
a vote. The suffrage resolution,
it is said, will follow Immediately.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
negro BURNED At
STAKE BY MOB

Shreveport, La, Dec. 12.-The
charred remains of Watkins Lewis,
the, third negro to die at the hands
of mobs, as a result Of the murder Of
Charles Hicks, postmaster at Sylves-
ter, La, was found today near Syl-
vester, bound with wire to- tree.
Lewis is the fifth negro lynched in
the last ten days. Lewis was asked
to confess his part in the crime.
Il didn't do it," he screamed, as
tongues of fire licked about his body.
When the fire enveloped him the
mob dispersed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
ADAM HEAR1NER IS
not TO Be FOUND

Mandan, N. D., Dec. 12.-No word
has been received concerning the
whereabouts of Adam Heartner, the
15-year-old boy who disap peared from
his home in the east end of town sew
eral weeks ago. Descriptions of the
lad have been sent broadcast, but
without results up to- the present writ
ing. A search was instituted In this
vicinity by friends who feared some
harm had befallen him, but likewise
proved unsuccessful. States Attor-
ney Bitzing, acting on a clue that
young Heartner was employed at q
brick yard near Hebron under an as.
sumed name, reports the same with.
out foundation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
S1ORK Will ARRIVE
AT White HOUSE
ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE stork is
scheduled to arrive at the White
House at about the same time as
Santa Claus.
The Christmas baby is 20 be born
to Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, daugh.
ter Of President Wilson, who with
her husband, will arrive at the White
House early next week.
Mrs. Sayres wedding was the th1r.
teenth to take place in the White
House, but baby born to her there
would be only the eighth birth there.
The first child born in the Presi-
dents house was James Madison
Randolph, grandson of President JEFF
ferson. The latest was Esther Cleve-
land.s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
CAUCUS DECIDES
ON Short RECESS
FOR CONGRESS

Washington. ID. G., Dec. 12.-The
Senate Democrats in caucus today
determined to speed up the legisla-
tive program to avoid the necessity
of an extra session at tn , end OF the
Sixty-third congress, March 4. 1t was
decided to abandon a long holiday
recess, the senators agreeing to con-
fer with the House leaders on play
recess over Christmas, from Decem-
Der 22 to 2S, and remaining in ses-
sion New Years week except New
Years Day.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
SENDS WARMING.

Ell Paso, Dec. IA second Warm
ing from the Washington government
to Governor Maytorenas was received
here today, demanding that Maytore-
ma withdraw Immediately from the
range of the American border town.
It had been given verbally and was
understood, to one of Maytorena's
agents at Washington.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
KEMPER CASE UP.

Minot Dec. l2.-The selection OF
the Jury in the trial of H. H. Kemper,
charged with the embezzlement Of the
Citizens Banks funds at the time he
was president of the bank, was be-
gun in district court late yesterday
afternoon. The wedding out of ma.
terial for the jury was resumed again
this morning before Judge K. p.
Leighton. States Attorney R. A. Mes.
tos, prosecuting, is pitted against
Francis Murphy, counsel for the de.
fense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
WANT ARMlsTlCE.

Madrid, Dec. IA deputation OF
professors and students from all parts
of Spain recently asked the minister
of education to authorize the collec.
ton in Spanish schools of signatures
for memorial begging all belliger-
ents i'm the war to agree to an arm
istice at Christmas. The minister
gave his assent ana the petitions are
now being circulated.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
MRS. ShARPlESS IS
GIVEN Life TERN

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 12.-Mrs.
Charlotte Sharpless, convicted of the
murder of her husband with a jeWeled
lodge sword, was sentenced to life in
the penitentiary today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
ANOTHER IPANAMA SLIDE.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 12.-Pri-
vate dispatch from the Panama canal
zone States that a new slide in the
Culebra cut would cause a delay of
about two days to shipping. No de-
tails we're given.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
consignment Of
BOOZE IS seized

r. l.. Watkins, county constable
and superintendent of the State En-
forcement League, seized four cases
of beer and nine or ten quarts OF
whiskey consigned to H. b. kilmer,
at the office of the Western Express
company, last night after supper.
Kilmer was just bound over to The
district court on a charge Of keeping
common nuisance few days ago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-13
REPORTED THAT 10000 MEN
WE'RE TAKEN IN RECENT
POLAND ENGAGEMENT IN
VICINITY OF LODI.
EMPEROR is NOW IMPROVING
Some Criticism in Press Because
of Won Moltke's Virtual Re-
tirement.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 12.-The
German cruiser, Dresden, one Of
the squadron engaged by the Brit
ish warships off Falkland Islands,
which took flight, has stranded
on the Argentine coast, near the
port Of GaIIegos.