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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24
~ Father is Dead


Father is dead. These are the
saddest words to US that we have
ever written during our ten
years of newspaper work.
James Edward Curren. politi-
cal editor of the News and
father of the writer, died at his
home in this city Sunday morn
ing at 6:10 a. M, just as the
first streak of gray dawn came
from the east. Although he had
been in failing health since last
July, his condition was not con-
sidered serious until Wednesday
of last week when he contracted
pneumonia and from that time
until the end. he struggled he
roically against the ravages of
the disease. When he realized
that the end was near. he bade
goodbye to his family and passed
peacefully away without a
struggle. Gathered around his
bedside when the final summons
came were his family of five,
hoping until the last that he
might rally but his previous
weakened condition had made
such inroads on his health that
it was a fight against odds.
When father died the world lost
a good man and a good citizen.
During his thirty four years or
more of journalism in New
Mexico he always upheld that
which he thought was right and
fearlessly condemned that which,
he thought was wrong. His|
uppermost thought was to dol
something which would be bene.
fetal to mankind. He espoused|
the. cause of good government
ano, fought graft and vice in|
every form. He thought not of
himself but Of those whom bel
might serve best. He was a
loving and devoted husband, al
Kind father and a loyal friend.
Although many times In his life.
It might have been to his best
financial interests to keep silent
on matters that savored of dis
honesty, but he persistently rel
fused to do so and would rather
have a clear conscience that he|
had done his duty we'll than to|
nave all this worlds wealth.
He was a christian and lived a|
christian life and this thought
brought peace and consolation to|
him until the end. Although he|
was not so we'll acquainted in|
the new town of Clovis, he isl
one Of the best known men in|
the state, and he made host of
warm friends wherever he rel
sided. We will miss him att
home, we will miss him at the
fireside. we will miss him at the
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24

knowing that he has gone to his
heavenly home where we all
hope some day to meet again.
He was born in Dubuque.
Iowa, July A, 1866 and was at
his death sixty years. I've and a
half months old. He was. with
the possible exception Of Mr..
Albright of Albuquerque, the
oldest newspaper man In the
state and had established more
newspapers than any one in the
southwest. He first came to
3New Mexico in 1879 and was en-
gagged in newspaper work in Las
Vegas. In 1881 he established
the Deming Headlight which is
gtoday one of the leading news
papers of the state. Previously
he established the Alpine Colo
rado) True Fissure and later the
Lake Valley New Era and Lake
Valley Press, the Sierra County
Advocate, The Kingston Shaft,
The Folsom Idea, The Folsom
,Stockman. The Clayton Enter
Iprise, The Miami (rexas) Chef,
The Tucumcarl Pathfinder. The
Quay County Democrat. The
ESunnyslde (rort Sunner) Sun,
Tine Melrose Headlight, The Mel
rose Democrat anu Clovis Demo-
gcrar. He also published the
Trinidad Republic, Ell Moro Ga
Izette, The Berlin (0kla) Venturel
(now Sayre Headllght) and the
|Wlldorado (Texas) Progress.
Many of these newspapers are|
still being published and are liv-|
hng monuments to his enterprise.|
He never aspired TO Office ex.I
|cept that he was elected the first!
Justice of the Peace at Clay ton.
Union County, New Mexico and
ALSO served as q County COM
missioner Of that county for al
term. His early life was spent
|in Kansas where he resided at
|Lsavenworth as a boy and later
lat Parsons. Fort Scott a n d.
|Larned.
In his newspaper work he all
ways fought the domination of
the range by the land graboers
and cattle barons and upheld the
rights of the actual settler. OneI
|of his most notable efforts of
this kind was his work in Dem
ling. where he was given credit
for securing the forfeiture of
the Texas Pacific land grant of
hundreds of thousands of acres
and the opening of it to settle-|
Iment.
He leaves besides his wife.
two sons and two daughters
Arthur E. and William J. and,
Anna and Ella. all of whom re-
side in Clovis.
Funeral services were con-
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24

In taking action on the petition
containing 1879 names asking for
the calling of a prohibition cleo
'tion, the City Council met Mon
day night and set January 81 as
the date which will tell the tale
and settle the question for at
least four years. Under the
New Mexico statutes, an election
shall be ordered when 25 per
cent of the legal qualified voters
o f the last general election
petition the council for an cleo
tion. In this, the names exceed
that per centage. That Clovis
is going dry is the prediction
made by those who claim to be
best informed on the subject
and the Clovis News concurs in
this opinion. The greater por-
ton of the country lie now dry
territory and the movement is
fast gaining ground in all Sec
tions Of the world. The prohi-
bition question is a big one. Id
Is by no means one sided one.
Prohibition has its advantages
and disadvantages. In some
localities 1t is a blessing. I'M
others it has resulted in lawless-
ness. bootlegging, killings and
the disruption of the community.
The attitude the News is going
to assume Is one of benevolent
neutrality" although the editor
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24

Mitchell Street. Inventory of
the stock Is taken this week and
Mr.. Childers will assume i'm
mediate charge as soon as the
transfer can be made. The
News has not learned the plans of
Mr.. and Mrs. Zimmerman, who
until the sale had charge of the
yard. but we understand that
they expect to leave soon. Mr..
|Childers is one of the pioneer
citizens of Clovis and we are
|glad to learn that he has again
decided to engage in business
He recently sold his property on
West Grand Avenue to A. j.
Rodes. The name of the yard
Houston Hart will be changed
to the Lone Star.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24

Quoted by Rev. j. II. Messer.
pastor of the M. E. Church, al
the family residence 220 North
Merriwether Street Monday
afternoon at 3 p. m. Interment
was in the Clovis cemetery.
Dear is the spot where the
Christians sleep
And sweet the strains that
angels pour
o! why should we in anguish
weep?
They are not lost, but gone
before"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24
Childers Buys Lumber Yard

X. C. Childers. who recently
sold the Lone Star Lumber Yard
on West Grand Avenue to the
Houston. Hart Lumber Company
has now closed a deal for the
purchase of the yard of the
latter company located on the
corner of Monroe Avenue and
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24

Thomas G. Gallagher. of the
Pleasant Hill neighborhood. was
ia the city Saturday and made
the News office a pleasant call.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1915-12-24

At . stated communication of
Clovis Lodge No. 40 A. F. and
IA. M. held at the masonic hall
Tuesday evening the following
officers were elected to serve for
the ensuing term:
r. L. Pryor, w. NJ; W. l.
Lu ikart, S. w.; Chas Reichart,
y. w.; A. J. Whiting. Secretary;
Wallace Carmack. Treasurer.
The Tyler, which was formerly
an elective Office is now appoint
i've as are the other officers. In
stallation will be or Monday the
|27th.
Work is now being rushed on
the Jones and Lindley garage on
North Main Street. This is 6
brick structure 60x140 feet.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
The Wilmington Explosion.

By an explosion that destroyed one
Of the small packing houses Of the
du Pont Powder Company, near Will
mington, yesterday, thirty-one work
men were killed and six fatally in
jured Immediately the suspicion
arises that this may have been caused
by one OF the agitators against the
American munitions supply OF the al
lies. for such explosions have been
occurring, though with less fatal re-
suits, frequently since the war began
at all of the powder works in this
country handling war orders. 1t is
not, however, by any means inevi-
table that this disaster was the work
OF a "plotter." Explosives will "let
go" in the most mysterious circum-
stances. Unfortunately they seldom
leave any trace of cause. In this case
the building and all of the occupants
were utterly annihilated. 1t is unfor-
tunate that there is no certain way
of determining the nature and cause
of this disaster, for notwithstanding
the inherent liability of explosives to
detonate in manufacture and hand
ling, which should raise a presump-
Evening star., 1915-12-01
The Great Falls Power Bill.

The decision of Senator Norris to
| reintroduce his bill providing for the
| construction of the proposed Great
Falls power plant is gratifying, es-
pecially in view OF the unwillingness
of the administration to recommend
the matter for enactment at this ses-
sion OF Congress. Secretary Garri-
son in his dissenting opinion does not
question the ultimate necessity of the
utilization of the Potomac power, but
doubts the economic wisdom of un-
dertaking it at present. As for the
increase of the water supply, doubt
less there is large measure of rea-
son III the Secretary's contention, but
if the Potomac power is to be utilized
at all it is economically urgent to be-
gin now. Every year Of delay means
waste. 1t is feasible to construct the
power dam and plant without refer
ence to the water supply increase,
which can be postponed, if desirable,
for several seasons. While it is true
that the governments revenues are
now at low ebb, with large expendl-
lures in prospect for national defense,
this project, which will require sew
eral years in execution, will not I'M
pose immediate heavy burden upon
the United States. Indeed, there is
every probability that before the
work is actually begun the financial
situation will have been radically
changed by the course OF events, 50
that the comparatively small annual
appropriations will not be felt. Sen
ator Norris bill should receive the
consideration which the merits of the
project warrant, regardless OF the lack
of an administrative Endorsement Tor
present action.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Mr.. Wilson and Preparedness.

Although Mr.. Wilson has taken a
firm stand for preparedness, there IS
an effort making to induce or obl1ge
him to abandon or compromise 1t.
What will be the outcome?
As The Star stated the other day,
the case OF Mr.. Cleveland and the
tariff is somewhat in point. Mr..
Cleveland was approaching the time
Tor denomination when he took up
the tariff. He had been urged to
take it up earlier. but had declined.
No sooner. however, had he made
the tariff the paramount issue tor his
second campaign than two factions
showed in his party. The tariff tor
revenue only democrats were de-
lighted; the protection democrats
correSpondingly depressed. The lat
ter, led by Mr.. German, then in the
Senate. and by Mr.. Whitney, then in
the cabinet, brought pressure to bear,
and Mr.. Cleveland wabbled, and IN
his campaign for reelection was de-
fcated.
Mr.. Wilson is a convert 10 pre-
paredness. He was urged year ago,
and even earlier. to take up the ques-
ton, but declined. He thought it
academic" and said SO very frankly.
At that time he was in full agreement
with Mr.. Bryan on the subject.
Now that he has made it the para
mount issue for his second campaign,
Mr.. Wilson has discovered that pre-
paredness has divided his party. He
is leading one faction, and Mr.. Bryan
and Mr.. kitchin are leading the other
If pressure is brought to bear to
make him shift his ground or modify
his recommendations, Mr.. Wilson
should resist it A wabble might be
his undoing. The opponents of pre-
paredness have greatly increased
their activity since Mr.. Wilson an
nounced his change of opinion; and
it may be several months before the
vote is called in Congress. So that
the opposition, being much in earnest
and well led, may be expected to play
all legitimate cards in its game.
Mr. Wilson wants to be reelected,
and to that end must have united
party behind him. Factionism, there
fore, has perils. Beginning in one
issue. it may, unless promptly and
properly handled, spread to others;
and nothing is palmer than that if
Mr.. Wilson is defeated in his own
party on preparedness-induced to
wabble-he will be assailed there on
other issues, and his prestige as
party leader greatly impaired, as Mr..
Cleveland's was, on the eve Of his
second campaign.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

come because some people outside OF
the zone of war, whose suferings are
only those of sympathy, who have
made no sacrifices, who have no d1-
rect knowledge OF the causes or the
conditions of the conflict. object to
war on principle and regard the pres
ent struggle as loathsome specta-
Gle.
If there were no danger that the
dispatch of this expedition would
cause the people of Europe to mis-
judge the American people as med
dlers there would be no objection to
the enterprise. But unfortunately a
spectacular affair like this is likely
to be mistaken as an expression OF
American sentiment instead OF the
enthusiasm of one rich man and a
mere handful of others. Already the
American colonies in London and
Paris have expressed themselves Wig
orously on the subject in the hope
that the project would fall through
before it has exposed them to ridi-
cule and possible reprisal. There IS
still time for Mr.. Ford to reconsider
the matter and cancel his invitations.
Surely the lukewarmness of the re-
sponse that has been elected should
convince him that the American peo-
pie do not wish TO intrude upon the
sorrows of Europe.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Bull Moosery and Next Year.

The bull moosers are entirely right
as to Mr.. Roosevelt. No national
campaign by them under any other
leader would command the slightest
attention How much attention
campaign under him as leader would
command is a question. There IS SO
little left Of bull moosery, il no longer
figures except in very close contests.
In Kentucky last month the bull
moosers i'll state campaign polled
less than two thousand votes: but as
the democratic candidate for gov
ernor had only two hundred odd the
better OF his republican opponent, the
bull mooscrS-formerly republicans
decided the issue They were a demo-
cratic asset in the campaign.
This will be Mr.. Roosevelt's prob
lem next year. VIII he solve i in the
interest OF the democracy Will he
be willing to repeat his performance
OF 1912?
There IS difference 10 be noted
between the situation OF three years
ago. and the situation that will con-
front Mr. Roosevelt i'll 1910. He
bolted at Chicago with two objects IN
view: (1) To defeat Mr.. Taft, and
(2l to take a chance to win at the
polls. He accomplished the first pur-
pose, but failed with the second.
Next year Mr.. TAFT will not be in
the equation He himself has SO an
nounced He viii not be a factor in
Mr.. Rooscvelt's calculations. Would
Mr.. Roosevelt as the bull moose can
didatc have the ghost OF chance to
win at the polls? Who believes he
would? What is more certain than
that the successful candidate next
year will be either Woodrow Wilson,
or his republican opponent.
As the bull moose candidate, there
fore, Mr.. Roosevelt would simply be
the speed maker for Mr.. Wilson. The
democratic candidate would exert
himself the more, and his supporters
exert themselves the more, for the
feeling that in Mr.. Roosevelt they
had an assistant; and in close states
he might pull Mr. Wilson through.
Three years ago Mr.. Roosevelt had
no knowledge of Mr.. Wilson except
that gathered from observing the lat
ter's course in the governorship OF
New Jersey Now lie has knowledge
Of Mr.. Wilson as the latter has dis
closed himself as President; and he
Is one of Mr.. Wilson's most emphatic
and aggressive critics. Does it seem
likely that, after condemning both
Mr.. Wilson's foreign and his domestic
policies-particularly the former-Mr.
Roosevelt will be willing to aid in
the campaign to give Mr.. Wilson
second term in the White House?
Evening star., 1915-12-01
The Ford Peace Ship"

Mr.. Ford is not meeting with tre-
mendous success in filling up his peace
ship with Americans Of impressive
weight as emissaries for the stopping
OF the war in Europe. II IS true
that some distinguished men and
women have accepted his invitation.
but with few exceptions they arc
what may be called specialists in
peace, who have been active for a
long time past in the fight against
armament and in all altruistic move
ments OF a sociological character.
Their good works are legion, but they
can hardly be accepted at this par
ticular time as representative of the
American spirit regarding the Euro
pean struggle.
A shipload OF peace enthusiasts,
however noble their aim TO end the
horror OF strife, cannot be ex-
pec.cd to WELD a sufficient influence
in Europe at this juncture to cause
the warning nations TO cease their
conflict before it has reached the
stage at which adjustment is neccs-
sary or desirable. This is a conflict
Of force, and force alone will bring
it 10 termination. When one side
or the other is exhausted peace will
come and not until then. That ex.
haustion may be physical or may be
financial, or both. i may come
through the sudden refusal of the
people OF one of the two groups oi
fighting powers to sacrifice further
on the altar OF patriotism 1t may
come through realization by lead
ers that the maximum stage has beer
reached, and that the best terms car
then be obtained. But it will no,
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Exaggerations.

When a man goes out on a Sunday
morn,
Regarding evil with righteous scorn
And on lofty purpose intent--ah, me
He isn't as good as he seems to be.
And when he is out with a jolly crew
Exchanging the old, old yarns anew,
| venture to say with mindful wink,
He isn't as bad as he'd have you
think.
We live through the days that are
glad or glum,
In delicate equilibrium,
Unstable OF mood; and you'll find no
friend
AS good or as bad as he may pre-
tend.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Novelty.

Anything new in the show?" asked
the local manager.
Yes" answered the visiting agent.
The biggest supply Of new songs,
new faces, new jokes ever shown in
captivity. Just to show you the trou-
Bile we've taken with that show, we've
been collecting all that material for
the last ten years
Patience" said Uncle Eben, is
whut everybody thinks everybody
else needs"
Evening star., 1915-12-01

ton of accidental cause, suspicion is
Immediately bred in the public mind
that this latest explosion is due to
partisan work. If that is true a crime
of great magnitude has been COM
mitted. If not true, serious injus-
tice will be done by the generation
of unjust suspicion.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Knitting Socks.

Knitting socks for soldiers has been
made the basis of f1imsy jokes. but
knitting socks or supplying any con-
ceivable comfort for the sufferers is a
noble and useful work. No work or
thought can make the coming months
anything but "A time of bitter misery,
and any effort which in any measure
aIleviatas the terrible conditions will
not be beneath the notice of the men
who are responsible for the conduct OF
the war
Evening star., 1915-12-01

Should Berlin bring influence to
bear on Vienna to hasten a settle
ment with Italy, it seems probable
that something will be accomplished.
Germany's suggestions have been find
ing a great deal OF respect in Aus
tria in the past.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Greatness and Efficiency.

"A great mans mind is superior
to envy" remarked the philosopher.
Yes" replied the ordinary person;
"he does if he's great enough to get
what he goes after instead of having
to see some one else walk off with
IL"
Evening star., 1915-12-01

IF the Oscar II gets across the
ocean without meeting with some
kind OF explosive interruption it will
come as near securing peace as many
people expect.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

References to the nation as pros
porous and peaceful merely serve TO
remind Col. Roosevelt that the de-
scription fits just such nation as
an unprosperous and quarrelsome
country would feel like going after.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

1t is hoped that Villas retirement
to the bandit class will not cause
serious contest among ambitious gen
erals for the distinction of being the
accepted leader of the revolution. If
Mexican traditions still prevail, the
Villa vacancy is tempting one.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

In commenting on attacks on Phil
ippine policies as "mendacious and
malicious" Secretary Garrison makes
it plain that the administration is not
without its resourceful rhetoric.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

The Chicago doctor who let the
baby die for scientific reasons can
easily demonstrate that he was not
out for free advertising by not invit-
ing any more of it.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

The Presidents message is de-
scribed as comparatively brief. There
would be neither time nor space for
Mr.. Wilson to tell the country all that
is in his mind just now.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

The Evening Star with tire Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only % cents per month. Sunday
only 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o:
Collection is made by carrier at the eno
of each month.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Courage and Persistence.

"The man who doesn't know when
he is whipped has my admiration"
Mine, too" replied Broncho Bob
unless he's one of the kind that
thinks they're still hghtin' when
they're only hollerin'"
Evening star., 1915-12-01

Suggestions of combination by
Turkey and Greece implies a COM
plete forgetting OF some old time an
tagonisms that figured with impor-
tance in history.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Impacts.

How oft our fond intentions fit
And lead us to a slump;
How oft we try to make hit
And only get a bump!
Evening star., 1915-12-01

There are moments when democrats
wonder whether Col. Bryan in reach
ing for the olive branch did not ac-
cidentally pick up big stick;
Evening star., 1915-12-01

This is the time that you men,
toned last year as the one at which
you would begin to do your Christ
mas shopping next year.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

The peace ship has met with some
satirical and perhaps irritating com
ment. But people who love peace
must know how TO keep their tenn
pers.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Only Bryan Knows.

From the Philadclphia Press.
The demand that the President shall
end the war is 10000 kilograms strong;
but the President, of course. hesitates
Only Mr.. Bryan knows how to stop the
war, and he won't do il.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

Progressives looking for a leader
assume that Col Roosevelt is still
feeling like a bull moose
Evening star., 1915-12-01
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business ONCE: 11th ST. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building.
European Office: Regent St. London,
England.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

The peace ship joke is not nearly
so cheerful and harmless as the
motor car joke.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

PAYABLE 10 adranre-hy mail. postage prepaid:
psfly SUNDAY included. month, go cents
Dstiy Sunday excepted, one month 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. j.. 4o Jeaf'
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Christmas.

From the Baltimore American.
America as the friend of the world
will need for Christmas the largest OF
hearts and the longest of purses.
Evening star., 1915-12-01

The allies are giving Greece some
thing to think about in connection
with railway rates and rebates.
Evening star., 1915-12-01
Brand Whitlock Hopeful.

From the Boston Transcript.
Our idea of an optimist is Brand
Whitlock, who says he expaets TO go
back as minister to Belgium.