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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
FIGHT in DELIRIUM

emily stood still. Some OF the voldlers
In this hospital have gone mad.
Think. too. OF this frlghtfal life In
the trenches, some OF which are only
100 yards from those OF the enemy
An officer described II At some length
All day a continual tension OF the
Horves and no chanre to climb up
out OF the narrow ditch. ever for an
instant
Even nightfail brings little peace.
for Il Is tho time chosen for surprise
attacks. Suddenly. not ten yards from
a trench, men rise from the darkness,
a cry rings out; q sentinel, who had
dozed In spite Of himself, staggers TO
bis feet-too latsl The dazzling rays
o. a ~searchllght a kilometer away
blind the men In the trenches. while
the attacking forces. who have the
light at their backs. charge bayonets.
Then all Is dark again. The search.
light Is removed to escape the shells
OF hostile batteries. In the shadow
OF the moonless, starless night a
frightful hand to hand fight takes
place. with hoarse cries Of anger and
death, and with cracking Of rifles.
Thus the nights succeed one an
other, IN heavy sleep full OF dreams
and Nightmares, some OF which are
only too real. Hearing all this, one
can understand that progress should
be slow. One asks ones self how
many more months and months long.
- HLN. TIM
this wearing them down. thig dying
Of disease, this frightening them into
madness, until at last the formid-
able invader shall have been driven
from France.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
Told at the Card Club

"A little girl sitting next me In
church was coughing" said Mrs. Jones
at the card club. $50 I whispered to
her mother for permission to clip her
a cough drop. The child held II IN
her mouth a moment and then swal-
lowed IT,"
"Twould you kindly give her an
other?" the mother whispered.
"T'm sorry. but | had only the one
I answered.
Coming out OF church / felt In my
pocket and was horrihed TO hsh out
the cough drop. You see, ! had had
a cough drop and a button in my
pocket"
"And what did you do?" chorussd
the women at the table. did o tell
her mother2"
"No, didn't I was mad. II was
a very unusual button from my new
suit"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
TRlCKED BY STOLEN CODE
eOeben Escaped by Use Of Week-old
Cipher stolen From
British.

New YoEk.-The German cruisers
Goeben and Breslau escaped from Mes
sina TO the Dardanelles at the start OF
the val by using a week-ole secret
/. code stolen from the British admiralty.
This fact, brought out at the recent
court martial which exonerated Adj
mlral Troubridge from blame, has been
suppressed by the British censor, but
reached New York by mail from Lon.
don. Troubriige had the boats bottled
up at Messina, but received a wireless
code message, worde1 and signed in
correct admiralty form, ordering him
to let the cruisers alone. Assuming
that other plans had been worked out
for their capture, he did Gs directed.
Not until he reached London for the
court martial did he learn the order
was spurious. Supposedly II was sent
by the Goeben herself or by some Ger
man wireless station. The code could
only have been obtained by a spy or
by treason of some Briton high in au-
thority.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
FIND COMFORT in TRENCHES
Allies Troops Are Well Sheltered
From lnelemeneies Of the
Weather.

London-A dispatch from West
Flanders TO the Times says;
The British. French apd Belgian
soldiers in the trenches ard not at all
unhappy. The trenches ON the Yer
are as comfortable ana well sheltered
as material, industry and decided con-
structive ingenuity a make them.
The men for the most part are llv.
ing below the surface OF the ground
and have so banked themselves shout
that wind. rain or sleet has no great
terrors for them. Some OF them have
been fortunate enough to obtain oil
stoves In such cases the mud walled
compartments In which they live are
II anything inclined "a be warmer per.
haps than %hygienists would approve.
Stoves are priceless Injuries, but they
are not at all uncommon
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
MUST HAVE FEET CUT OFF
Fifteen Hundred British officers and
Men In Hospitals With EStreml.
ties Frozen.

London.-Omcers invalided home
from the front say there are at present
about fifteen hundred British officers
and men suffering from frozen feet in
the base hospitals in and about Bou-
logne-sur-Mer. France. Fully 1000 OF
this number must have u or both
feet severed. owing to the %deaden.ng Of
the nerves. which makes futile all at
tempts at treatment. Chilblains and
frostbites have been depicting the
ranks worse than bullets and shrapnel,
and once a maLJ foot 10 frozen he Is
through az far as lighting Is concerned
for the rest Of the war.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
MEsMERlZEp
a Poisonous Drug still Freely Used.

Many people are brought up TO bS
iieve that coffee is q necessity OF life.
and the strong hold that the drug.
caffeine. In coffee has on the sys.
TEN makes It hard to loosen It's grip
even when one realizes It's injurious
effects.
A lady writes: II had used coffee
for years; II seemed one Of the 10.
cessities Of life. A few months ago
my health. which had been slowly fail.
ing. became more impaired. and I
knew that unless relief came from
some source l would soon be a phyul.
cal wreck.
II vas weak and nervous. had sick
headaches. nc ambition, and felt tired
OF life. My husband was also losing
his health. He was troubled 20 much
with indigestion that at times he could
eat only a few l~nouthfuls.
Finally we saw Postum advertised
and bought a package. I followed g.
rections for making carefully, and
added cream. which turned Il to the
~loveliest r~ichlooking and tasting
drink I eve saw served at any table.
and we have used Postum, ever since.
Il gained i've pounds iAweight in
az many weeks. and nov feel we'll
and strong In every respect My
headaches have gone. and / am q new
woman. My husbands indigestion
has left him. and he can nOw eat
anything"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road TO
W~ellvills." in pkgs.
Postum comes In two forms;
Regular Roetum-must be we'll
boiled i5c and 25c packages.
instant Postwm-iB a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
IN a cup OF not water and. with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious 6eyer-
age Instantly. 500 and 500 tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds is
about the Hama
There's . Reason" for Postum.
sold BY 0roeorA
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
OFFICER ATTACKS THE KAISER
crazsd Man Draws sword on the en-.
peror, but 10 Disarmod,
BSsris Hears.

Paris.-Thero o. a report current
here, apparently emaiating from Ger.
man sources, that On officer OF the
German general stsn at the grand
headquarters becaml insane when the
emperor upbraided him for a tactical
error during the battle OF FLANDERS.
The story says that he assaulted tho
kaiser violently with his drawn sword.
Other officers managed to overpower
him, and he was iorcibly removed. an
the while hurting frightful erlthets a.
thu kaiser, who vas considerably
shaken BY the aifaSr.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

Il reckon" said Farmer ~Corntossel,
"as how mebbe barbed-wiTe ought to
be counted as n OF the most useful
inventions Of the age"
For what reason2"
When there's a lot o work to be
done, b~arbed-wire makes It impossible
fur a Teller to sit on the fence an
look on"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
Generosity In England.

Ruined yet7' inquired n bust
ness man Of another.
Just doubtful at present
"How's that? It's cheering to find
any one who's doubtful"
We'll, the boss is Just wondering
whether he will give $4,000 to the
war fund and put us on half salaries
or whether heB drop the war fund
and keep up the salaries
ter Guardian.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
On The Trail Of Friend HusbaI

On the ITaII on TIC
Mrs. Fury-Has yo' seed anything
O. muh husband, Brudder Lopp7
The Night owl-W'y. howdy. sistah
Fury; howdyl Nome, l isn't seed him
since long bout ten o'clock. But what
brings yo' downtown at dis time O.
night?
Mrs. Fury-Lookin' for dat man o.
mine. And ! hopes TO de Lawd nuth'p'
happens to him befo' | dnds him.
uh-kaze rs gwine to bust his head wild
dis club when kotches himl-Kan-
sas City Star.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

DO you think Mr.. and Mrs. Clymer
will succeed in getting into soclety7"
"Unquestionably." answered Miss
Cayenne. THAT woman's determine
ton will accomplish anything. She
kept her husband practicing society
dances till he sprained his ankle"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

q would not have spoken at all this
evening II I had not"
u have only to conclude by remark
ing that"
Just one thing more. T.
The people OF this great country
now stand"
IA some future time I shall"
Meanwhile let us-"-Life.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

Mrs. R-When they say thai any
body takes the count" It is a prize
fighting expression. isn't Il?
Mr.. R.-Not necessarily, my dear;
II may refer to an instance Of wom-
ans weakness FOR titles.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

There is a lot Of human interest
IN my play, sir. A poor girl. madly
In love, Is forced to give up her lover
TO marry a rich man 80 she can pay
back a loan made her father ut 50
per cent"
What are you talking about
That's inhuman interest"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
No. viz Water. How.var.

He-I gave a poor man a dollar yes
terday and told him to come around
and let me know how he was getting
o..
She-That vas good Of you; like
casting your bread upon the waters.
He-Yes, somothing like that. Any
way, he came back this morning
soaked"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
Excursion Rates.

The excursion train was well filled.
When the conductor came around a
comfortably-seated passenger said to
him; Der ticket dakes me two Ways
for vin prise, don't IT,"
Yes" replied the conductor.
Vel, den, shust dell me yich Is der
way dot cost nodings. I want to en-
choy me der free ride"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

What is the scientific name OF the
small creature who is running your
fruit this year," asked Mrs. Dobbs.
1T has no scientific name" replied
Mrs. Blobbs. But II Is vulgarly
known az Jimmy Dobbs."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

Some Of the smartest people in tho
world are vegetarians," said the OBJ
servant citizen.
Yes. The fact that they ara vege-
tarians shows that they are smart
enough TO beat the beef trust"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

This is Imported cheese"
1T must have been under fire on
the way over"
why do you say that"
It's shot full OF holes"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

Il see that Admiral Dewa Is com
handing the Japanese feet At Using
Tao remarked the Old Fogy. u won
der where he got that name?"
He borrowed a." replied the Wise
Guy. "He wanted 70 scare the m
envy
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
Nothing Of Any Consequences.

Al the breakfast table:
Mr.. Bjenkyns-Anything In the
mail this morning?
Mrs, Bienkyns-No; only a letter
from that girl you used 10 talk so
much about before we we're married.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

You managed to get your story
past the censor without much trou-
BILE" said one war correspondent.
Yes replied the other. Il wrote
II with a worn-out fountain pen, Most
Of II was blotted out before II got to
him
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

Have you learned that g dance Z"
We'll" replied UEcle Flopsole, II
haven't quite learned II, but I'm get
ting on. ! don't feel exactly graceful
as yet. but I've got over being afraid
that IN fall down."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

LondOn.-0ermRn officers wear steel
tipped gloves with which they drive
men in the ranks back into line, &C
cording to a Belgian officer now In
London.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

The Russians may do one thing
which would be impossible for Amerl-
can tr9ops."
What II thatf"
Make a pronounced success Of
PtzemyHl"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

This machine can 90 sixty miles
an hour"
That sog Well. that doesn't inter
est me. Whenever I've got six miles
to go I'm willing to spend two or
three hours doing H."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

My speech to the club Is really
full OF sharp points"
Where you attack the tarin?'
mo; where my wife has fastened
the sheets together with pins"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
HIVatehfuI WaItlno.T

what are We to do for fashions. II
the war In France oontlnuesf"
Wear us little as we can, and
walt"-Clevelhnd Plain Dealer.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
After Msrrlaae.

she-You vowed that you would 20
through anything for me,
He-Weil. I didn't think you'd Wnnt
me 70 begin on my bank account
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

a child needs something every week.
Which gives a man a Jar;
The child In that IL not unique,
50 does q touring car.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08
LlmItlnn the VIZ.

Knicker-whst do you thir Of the
whrT
BOcker-Weli. so far IL has been
localized to one planet.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

II you wish beautiful, clear white
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Bi9e. A. al
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

II takes an experienced summer girl
TO twist any old thing a mar says
into a proposal.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

Hlggs-I see that Skinner. the keep
err Of the bucket shop, committed sui
eide yesterday.
Diggs-Ohl l see. He voluntarily
kicked the bucket.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-01-08

We've lately hired a servant GIRL
I'm sure youll thing our luck b greati
She always keeps her hair In curl
And has not smashed a single plate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-08
MOGOLLON ROUTE
 HAS STRONG BOOSTER
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Harry T. Leeds, of Raton, \. M., who was visitor yesterday, in auto, while en route 10 the coast, is an ardent booster for Prescott to be placed on the main line of travel of the Old Trails and strongly urged the building of the Mogollon highway out of Flagstaff to Camp Verde to bring this city into direct communication with Eastern tourists.
 Mir. Leeds was a resident when this route was open and made several trips from Prescott to Flagstaff in team. He said: "The route is a beautiful one in its long stretch of pine timbered country, and with such historical attractions as Montezuma' s Well and Montczuma's Castle, the Verde valley, and the winding noun tain roads to Prescott, will make it a popular trip, which cannot be enjoyed under present conditions that are eX- trcmely unfortunate. Auto travel over the Old Trails is very heavy at the present time and not one tourist out of thousand is aware of this city's existence. With the Mogollon cutoff a reality, it would be a very easy matter to divert nearly all tray clers via Flagstaff to Prescott, and they in turn would communicate with friends the desirabiity of making this trip. Time Is not essential in auto touring, but attractive scenery is a lure that nine-tenths of the travellers cannot and will not resist. Take for instance our party of IS; all with the exception of myself and Mrs. Leeds visited the Grand Canyon, 65 miles off the main line of the Old Trails. The loss of time via the Mogollon route in the trip to or from the coast will be minimized by the enjoyment of seeing a land picturesquely shielded with wonderful scenery, as well as very interesting rccollections of Az tee days All states are appreciative of bringing in the auto tourist, and Northern Arizona should fall in line with a road bond issue to get in the up-to-date column"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-08
NEW RATES WILL
 SOON GO INTO EFFECT

PHOENIX, June 29.-The corpora ton commission is in receipt of in formation by wire that the trans-con- tinental freight rates ordered by the interstate commerce commission to be made effective on or before July Is, will be put into force and effect by the railroads on some date be- tween July 6 and 10. Tariffs are in hands of printer and the exact date when they will be ready for distribu- ton is not now determinable. Five days notice to the public is required by the commissions order.
 Until receipt of tariffs we cannot say definitely what the rates will be to Phoenix, Prescott, Globe and other branch line points" said Chairman Jones of the state commission before leaving for the East
 "The long contested inter-mountain rate cases were merged with applica- ton Of railroads for relief under the fourth section, or long and short haul provision of the law The recent de- cisions of the commission go to the rates that may be charged to points intermediate to Pacific coast terrlir- als. Phoenix is not directly inter mediate. We can ascertain what ratcs will apply at Bowie, Benson, Tucson, Yuma, Flagstaff, Kingman, etc, but whether the railroads will charge an arbitrary to branch lines is not defn- itely stated We understand it is the plan of the railroads to do so.
 "In my opinion it would be unjust and discriminating to charge Pres colt higher rates than Kingman or Phoenix higher rates than Yuma or Bapning, Cal. If the railroads attempt to restore the arbitrary from Marico- pa which was abolished through ef- forts of the Commercial Club five or six years ago or decline to accord Prescott, Globe. etc, the rates charg- ed to further distant interior points the scheme should be resisted.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-08
NEW MACHINERY FOR
 THE BLACK CHIEF
(Flom Thursday's Daily.)

J. NJ. Sullivan, president of the Black Chief Mining Company, who arrived from the camp near Dewey yesterday. stated the installing of 2 new hoist and other operating ma chinery had been completed, and sink ing the winze from the 100-foot level into the new ore body would begin with two shifts in few days.
 In cutting the station the ore con dition was demonstrated as massive, and it was his belief the property would soon justify shipping. The plan is to sink to the 200 level, when drifting and cross-cutting would fol- low. Until new pumping plant was installed slow progress was made in development, but with better results however, than was anticipated. Min CTS from that camp yesterday stated the Black Chief is now in desirable copper rating, and from the strike made a short time ago there is but little doubt a desirable property will be determined.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-08
SOLVING SOURCE OF
 RICH HILL PLACERS
(Erom Fridav,s Dsi!~.l

The discovery of an ancient river
 deposit from under hundreds of feet
 of lava of Antelope peak, near Rich Hill, promises to be one of the best gold deposits yet found in Arizona.
 Dan B. Genung, who bought the ground in order to get what is con sidered favorable place to tap the lowest point of this ancient channel, has associated with him in eXplora- ton a Mir. Barnum, of Goldfeld, New. a successful and practical mining op- orator. They have within a very short time accomplished more than 300 linear feet of exploration which conclusively shows their holdings are situated about right for working by gravity the deepest point. Harrison Yarnell is the discoverer, and one of Arizona's best known pioneers. He also is the discoverer and promoter of the once famous Yarnell mines
 He stated yesterday that this find un- doubtedly will easily prove to be the parent of the famous Rich Hill gold. This theory is supported for the req son that lying at the head of this ex- tensive placer field below and about Rich Hill is this dead river pre-vol- canic debris, which from centuries of erosion, has liberated the gold that supplied the field referred to. It is stated that the placer mine prospec- tor will be invited to work on liberal leasing terms. subject to sale. It is not known if the locations made GOV CT all of the exposed ancient deposits
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-08
PATRIOTIC PRIEST IS
 CALLED TO HIS COLORS
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Expressions of regret from mem bers of the Catholic church of this city, and hope for good luck from many friends followed Rev. r. L. Rousselle, the popular pastor, as he left yesterday to answer the call of his native country, France, to fight for that cause.
 He stated to friends that his leav- ing was a sad one, but he could not resist the duty of the hour. He will enter an infantry corps, to which he was formerly assigned, Il years ago. and whose ranks have been thinned since the present war started. Dur ing his absence Rev. Nicholas, of Phoenix. will look after the affairs of the Prescott church, coming every week on Friday and remaining until Monday afternoon.
 Another Catholic priest Nf this sec ton summoned to France several months ago was Rev. Rampont, of Jerome. His life has been spared, and recent letters received from him in the trench, teem with patriotism, as well are the horrors of the con fict reviewed in the sacrifice of hut man life that is prevailing.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-07-08
PIONEER CITIZEN
 GOES TO HIS REWARD
(From Thursdays Oaily.)

(From Thursdays Oaily0
 Another pioneer resident of this county, J. w. Muse, has passed away, after an illness of several weeks from intestinal troubles. He was brought to this city from Kirkland valley, to receive medical attention, but his condition was hopeless and surround ed by his wife and family a good citizen was called away.
 MT. Muse has been a resident of this county since early boyhood days, over thirty years ago, and first To- cated in the Verde valley, where he followed farming. In recent years he had been a livestock grower in the Kirkland country, where through this industry he had built up good business In all his dealings he was upright and his popularity is best known by the many friends he made. He was aged H years. The remains are at w. NJ. Poulson & Co. parlors. The funeral takes place today and burial will be given in Odd Fellows cemetery.