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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
on the bond issuey

Shall we oppose it or support
il; Shall we act as a unit for
our interests, or stand divided
in the natter Shall we remem.
ber the past and conclude we cab
get no recognition in the future,
d act accordingly or shall we
support it tO Il man and then
fight for our interests: cooking
At it from all sides. it strikes Ms
the proper thing for MS to do
down here is to support the
issue. The amount is not large.
end the taxation burden not
heavy. Give il our support ana
then give the commissioners no
rest until they do Us right and
even atone for the past some
what. We don't mean we want
any the best of it, but We 40
want our share of this bond
issue, If carried, allotted to this
vicinity, and also that We are
allotted something like enough
more to square up for what--t'ho
rest of the county has already
used of funds coming from this
section before
This looks to The writer like
the sensible thing to do: we
might use our 300 votes here
sOlldly against the issue ana
defeat IL. but this would br re-
tarding the progress ol our
county. We don't want To de-
that; "" are aS prugres~ly" H.
any county in the state; bul W.
do went To he treated a. part
of Luna county Let US get be.
hind this with our votes. and
following the election, II the
isSu" carries, form an organlza
tlOn down here to lombard the
commissioners when it comes 10
the expenditure of the fund
and make life miserable until We
have proper treatment.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
Church Services

Services will be held next Sun
day at the NJ. +. churdh as
follows:
Sunday School 9:45 Mrs.
+ NJ Dean Superintendent. We
use the Cross and Crown sys
ten BE on time and learn
about it, A class for everyone
irrespective of age
Morning worship at II o'clock.
In the evening the +. l., will
meet at : o'clock, Subject; "Ral
ley Day" and the meeting viii
be in charge Of the President,
Albert Weld. All members
urged to be present, evening
service again at 7:45. Rev. j. a.
Land of the Baptist church will
oscupy the pulpit, preaching
both morning and evening.
On Thursday evening we hold
our mid.week service commerc-
ing at : o'clock promptly. The
service next Thursday will be in
charge of Mrs. n. j. Narbrough.
A hearty welcome is given to all.
Mrs. Della Burris who two
years ago made some invest
ments in the valley near Colum.
bus, is now building residence
| in block - in the East Side
Addition on Wisconsin Street.
| Mrs. Burris is believer in
| Columbus and while she has
large holdings in Mo, she talks
of staying in the Mimbres Valley
on account of the climate snd
financial opportunities.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
Oil News

We are pleased To note this
week steps being taken toward
the organization of another com
pany u begin operations IN the
Columbus oil field. 4 COMPANY
Is being formed at Las Cruces
looking to the devrlopemcnt OF
some property ther hold here.
It's organization has not vet been
made publls, but is far enough
along that it Is practically re-.
atty, aud will be active in the
field very soon.
The matter of note this week
Is the continued geological eX
animation of the field being mad.
Tor some large interests, and
We understand "A very careful
examination has been made.
most likely the most thorough or
any yet To our knowledge. The
|undlngs of these parties are foi
private Information and not
made public, but we are inform
ed by some parties that it l.
tltogethcr probable their lind.
ngS are quite satisfactory, and
I the result of their Investigation
nay b" promising enough that
the parties behind the inveStiga
uon will soon be on the ground
II this proves correct. il vii
likely not he long until our pros
| peCt field Is a field in fact
The geological facts concern
ing oil in the past decade have
proven sufficient that upon q
favorable report, the oil interest.
are quite Sanguine of the geOlogi
cal indications proving ont, ant
are willing tO back their iudg
ment, and nearly AN large inter
eSts now keep a geologiSt in theiu
employ. In view Of this, If TN,
examination now being made IL
as favorable a> it is believed
locally, it really points To grea
things for us IN the not ia
distant future.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Soc,et} l'l
with Mrs. Nelson last w'.n"~
day. Sept. list, at the h".' ".
Mrs. Us. Anderson. Thrr' "">
a good attendance, and ''r
dinner was enjoyed by
present. The next meetll- '
all day will be- with Mrs ". q
Narbrough, sept. H..
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
Luna County Aids State FIR

We understand an appr"i 10
tion nf $4,000 has been maa' ~
the Board ol County Comw.N.
sronerS. fora proper display '
our Interest,", at the Stat tr.
tt Albu,ueruu". IhlN
,orthy appropriation. and ~ %
stand, rhr county N hand ="
make. tnr most Of th" dlSnl"%'
and secure value received '' lh"
pubIiclty to 10 be- had W" "op~
tn. residents ui this part "' 'h"
county will take prld" '
nprratiup with III" Cumu 't'"
who may have our display /"
in charge, and donat" I" ''' IN
any of our products thd' '"h
ike winners. This appr''.'t
tion is almost entirely cons u.A"u
by gathering and transpo uhE
the display. 80 walk right WI. aoa
offer whatever YOU can Nu. N
unusually good. Tor Tie E"'" 90
the county and your comm"n."
We Judge il will all be- labeled
with the name Of produce "na
where produced Get busy ana
AIRY of th,prlzeN we can ...'
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
Queer QuirkS, Of News


"'N"' 'N''. 'lr"" "''hs ago
G"oag'a Mckenzie, u years old,
swallowed a small bead ring and
immediately Inst th. powar. or
,.,oh ST., u, ,i.a
''''' '''"'' wv '"N' anu '"'
ring l"'"''" '"oE'u IN tlr vocal
cords. When It was removed,
she spoke as wei. IT'S ever.
Bangor, Me firing Of straw
and wool ~ hcadgpar. william
II Whiting, Of JonrSpurt, has
made himself Il tin hat with a
copper band, which he wears
despite the jeering of the multi.
tude when it shines in the sun,
reflects the glory of the sunset
aud echos musicaIly when it
rains
Canton, Ga. G, b Truesdeil
swallowed a pm when Il boy
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
The Road Bond Election

WI w 'bN' bll'li 'dlN'bN WI w
against the Issuance Of road
hundS in the amount Of SluO,OOO,
pro '"pdS Of which are to be- used
'n' the building and maintaining
f Luna County roldS
Each voter in this vicinity no
doubt will approach M" ballot
box with the idea Of casting his
vote for what he deems best for
Columbus and vicinity and Luna
County We believe the votes
tributary to Columbus should
get tOgathpr as a unit and use
our power to some effect We
don't mean by this to use 1t self
ishly alone, but in conjunction
with the best interests Oi our
county and state, We should
also lonk to our Ow interests
II is tn" opinion of the writer
that ScIrcnly IN any other avenue
ui puuiIc expenditure can unlver
sal good be- brought To every
resident of community in as
nrpat degree as IN the building
ana maintaining good roads,
provided said expenditure Is
wisely and carefully and eco
uuumiCally male We are "A good
roads advucle and conclude the
need Of good roads and their
benefits To AL I~ too aXImmatlc To
cal Tor argument to support 1t.
Luna county needs the good
roads \ main artery north and
~uuth and east and west at least
should b Ina The east and west
one We have IN pretty good shape,
and we should have the north
and south one, and some lateralS
leading To the main roads Col.
umbu~ feels Sh" has grievance,
in That the one road leading from
Drming To the border and p.N
sing through our town and com
munlty. ON which a great amount
ut work had been made, and
NIIch could be- cheaply convert
I'D INTO good road, has never
hdi any aid from tI3r county tn
10 speak OF. To-day travel be
tween Drming aud Columbus Is
prohibited because of one bad
place whore u bridge could be
constructed at very nominal
cost. but has not been GO 1Struct
ed and no effort ever made Ia
construct one. The grade Is
built across I e. bottom, and by
"A small amount or work tearing
II down and widening, and con
~t,uctiOn Of a bridge at the open
ing. this road could he utilized
by the public, n" mdtt"rlt the
rainy season was on II is true
other work ought 10 br done 81
bryund ,Onnecting mp with th'
GOOD road the county has bull'
about half way from Deminl
this way, and "" should ais,
have some work done from thl'
bridge To the border. Uut THIS T.
Al, comparative easy work
mostly matter Of "radwg. ag'
calls tor but lilt" 'uHs uli"r
wis, Ourgrirvancr Is that muc,
money has been spent on Luna
county roads, our taxation ant
the state road fund, and almos
none has been allotted thi, vicin
Ity, nuthing iik" IN the proper
tlon of our population or our tax
alton. 1t is but good demOcarat
ic policy that taxation should b.
spent where IL is raised, and it i
our common belief down here "
have never been allotted anythinl
like our taxation from the res
dents Of this locality, and TN
r p ~ = W. Il r., and the roa
taN collected from the empluye
of said road one instance, III
te gang aot year, We need th
north and south road made int
good highway that can b
Travelled all the time. And "
also need other roads, particular
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
VIC. T, U.

Mrs. Narbrough, Mrs. t'"cN
and Mrs. Alley will entr TAIN
the w. c. Y. L. at the homt OF
Mrs Yarbrough ON Tuesday,
sent :, at 8:3O O'Clock There
will he a short program, BRING
your fancy work. Every body
invited.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03

c. G. Stinchcomb, of Abilene,
Texas, who is a son of Mr..
Stinchcomb, deceased, is in
town as her administrators TO
settle up her business.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
A Protest and a Plea
by Charles +. Sked ID ID l. l. ID
Walter RauschenDusch ID d.

This material is released to the
press. We shall welcome the
aid Of anyone who VIII give
publicity 10 this protest by
publishing, reprintinR, quoting,
or discussing. Let every con
slider whittier his hands are
stained by this ira tfic; and what
he has done 10 cleanse them.
In common with all other
citizens of the Omitted States We
are morally involved in the trade
in arms and ammunition We
wish 10 cleanse our conscience
at least by protest.
list 1t is common knowledge
hat enormous shipments of arms
and ammunition have been made
by American factories and that
more enOamOus shipments have
been ordered Our country i
becoming workshop of death.
This business is highly lucrative,
and therefore allowing plants
built to turn ont locomotives.
airbrakes, and typewritcrS have
been r,htted 10 manufacture
guns and shranurI The mrgc~,
banking hou~" lu the country j.
acting as agent and mlddtrmW
and the profits are So large a.
tO arouse protest Iu Great
Britain.
2nd This war trade is not to-,
patriotism but for profit II eX
hibits capitolis;Ic industry on
one of its lowest levels Cap,
talism has often sacrificed the
higher values Of humanity To-
make big profits unless restrain.
ed by the state II has used up
It's workers, even women and
children. II has financed the
liquor business and fought for
Us right To make profit from the
moral degradation of the people.
Now in the agony of the nations,
it works overtime 10 manufacture
death
Here Is given quantity of
shrapnel ready for export. The
profit on it is 500. The probable
number of lives II may kill, let
rs say ten. Ten dollars bounty
on the scalp OF man, the son OF
a mother. Our ammunition is
known by its killing efficiency
Thousands of lonely grave, tell
the tale of large dividends RUM
my into American pockets.
German newspapers have
proposed 10 add the words
American ammunition TO the
reports Of battles where We have
been silent allies
Though this business is car.
rled on by private capitol for
profit only its magnitude to day
Is such that II involves the nation
Foreign people know nothing OF
the Bethlehem Steel Works. the
American Locomotive Company
and the Westinghouse Air Bread
Company They see a stream
OF war supplies issuing frou
America, and the nation as ,
whole Is charged with the re
sponsib!lity, A few will poke
the profits; our nation will beal
the i'll will created by this indus
try and the sense of shame tina
may come 10 us when history
writes her verdict on this fatefu
war. In fact We are joint,
responsible. No one can trac
how widely the industrial an,
intellectual forces of our countr,
u are indirectly tributary to th
success OF the war trades. Gu
government has the power I
= forbid the expectation of arms
If the nation is silent il consent
TO what is done. If our ow
citizens were being killed i
large numbers by some rapaC
lous form of industry an awaken
., ed conscience would Justly hol
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03
EpwOrth League Social

Mrs. Arthur Beck will = - an
Epwurth League social sl hei
home this evening. Ever '"uS
invited.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03

Il $ TumGull, agricultural
agent of h Pa>o ana South
Western Il t., passed through
here last Saturday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-09-03

CT. Moody. of san Simon, ~
here this week On business and
visiting old friends,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
ELECTION FRAUD
PRISONERS REACH
THE PENITENTIARY
Mayor Dom Roberts and Companions
Travel to Federal Prison in
Special Car-Are First
Rate Prisoners

Leayenworth, Kan April 1s.-rwen.
ty-one city officials and former Of
hcials of Terre Haute, Ind. convicted
in the election conspiracy cases, spent
tonight In the federal penitentiary here
as prisoners serving time for their
crimes. Tomorrow they will go out into
the various departments OF the big in
stitution to their new tasks
Fifteen, of the men. led by Mayor
Dom NJ Roberts. came to the prison
In a special car and were put through
the entrance routine while six. under
special permission of the federal court.
came unaccompaned.
While guards on the train reported
the convicted mem had laughed and
joked ON the journey their demeanor
once inside the prison changed, and
officials said they had never seen a
more sober better disciplined groufs
of men.
AS first rate prisoners they will en-
Joy all privileges at the prison, includ-
ing recreation hours and q ticket to tho
ball games on Saturdays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
THE WAR SITUATION


defeats points for the
According further
abandoning of materials
either side was fought in the Momae wood and the French had the
tles of and a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
CONSULAR REPORTS
CONFIRM OBREGON'S
CLAIMS OF VICTORY
Villas Loss During Six
Days Fighting Estimated
at 6000-Villa Com
mand Collapsing

x,,.z,.,..,.... ,.t, 10 oonsnla,. ais-
.,
P"'~''e ~
meht today eonlirmeo |arran~a ois''iiis
of a great victory for General obreson
over General Villa at Celaya, and told
Of Villas retreat northward. destroying
,ua ha went ,yi,,a.s ,ossa.
-.
IN the slN Gays iisn'ie enoi"s '@'ui
dav were estimated at goo killed and
"ounoeo. <s
Fourteen troop trans carrying the de-
eeafeel chieftain and his battered army
or,t,,ea Yesterday at Aguas Calientes 125
-, -, - ~, h.ttlag.o,,na ,.,,,,z
= i.''.e's 3lo''n y ~ q 'N'e "i''i'o
Seiasa ana ifapaa'o
With these reports the department.
gave out summary of advices from the
yvas+ eoast transmitted nv Rear Admiral
,,s...s s..,.t..x ..,,,o ,,u,, ,,,,,,.o,,,a,,. ~,
i'vNaro' sasins 'he mo my ei.'e' -
the West coast apparently is coiapsihe'
and Indications point to the control of
the entire west coast by Carranza in a
fa, .oa,s, Erou rho horder too.
,,.;+,,s
came continuation Vi uie iepo''eu
drawal southwark OF VIVA 1orces pesies-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
CALMNESS NEEDED
IN WORLD CRISIS
SAYS PRESIDENT
Woodrow Wilson Addresses
Opening Session of ID. A.
R.-Other Prominent
Speakers Heard

Washington, April 19.--The need Of
, .,,,.
''"' ~ '"'
In the present worid cr'sis WIS "rsea
today by President Wilson In n speech
before the opening session OF the
.,x.,tx.four.h cn.,r.nt.r couyr.~s 40
'"'io".
Ihe President said self-possession
was the supreme test of a nations
mettle and urged the congress to rail-
Inv to the cause of righteousness as
ministered by those WHO hold their
minds quiet and judge upon principle
Following the Presidents speech
Ambassador Jusserand of France told
the congress that the United States
had behaved in the European crisis 50
as to command the gratitude and
thankfulness of the world.
1--WE in France" he said. .'have
learned to know that the American
49,. a., - 60 -, .,.,~.'
- n"ue VI ny P'fe N'oi 'oa
eoid that is IN 1t am giao that
may affirm the thanks of France for
the generosity OF Anne rica--the neutral
Irnited Stataa.
,1 o,.
9a'' ''e
ton In the European Struggle was the
IN revolutionary times. .we thourbt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
URGES SPAIN PUBLICLY TO
EXPRESS ALLIED FRIENDSHIP
Silence at Present is Crime Says Count Avaro De Romanone
in Speech-Says Spain is Friendly to Triple Entente
and Should Announce Position

Madrid April 19.-tVia Paris, $40 a. ND
"Silence at present is crime, for il
we wait until the moment of victory to
show our sympathy for the victor it is
|p, obable we shall be too late" declared
Count Alvaro de Romanones, former
premier of Spain, speaking yesterday to
= large audience at Palma. capital Of
(Balearic Isles. He pointed out that
Spain's foreign policy since the Carta-
gens agreement in 1907 had been more
and more favorable to the triple entente.
sThe present hours are so grave and
important. said the former premier.
that 1t is necessary for Spain to make
Z solemn declaration. Without violating
our neutrality we must. say who among
9rhe belliGersRts ~ eonsIder oux friends-" !"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
FRUSTRATED BY DEATH OF
WIFE, BARON SUICIDES
Herbert Reuter- Managing Director OF Reuters Telegram
Company, Found Dead at Home in England With
Revolver by His Side

married In 1876, was daughter of the
late Robert Campbell of Buscot Park.
Berkshire. Besides the son and heir.
who is in the British army. they ara
survived by a daughter, who is the wife
of j. w T.. j. Douglas.
Baron De Reuter- succeeded to tha
title ON the death in 1899 of his father.
who was created a baron of the Duchy
of Sake Coburg Gotha In 1871. Royal
license for permission to use the title
in England was granted In 1891 BY the
finger of Queen Victoria.
The first baron was the founder OF
Reuters Telegram company, now one
of the leading news gathering organi-
.zations OF the world. In 1881 when the
cable was laid between England and
France the headquarters of the oompanN
|waa fnnsferred II 1unoupu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
Board of Trade Meets Today

The regular April monthly meeting OF
the Board of Trade will be held this
afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce
at 4 o clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Leo Frank loses case before
supreme court
Enver Pasha discusses the war
Report of Villa defeat confirmed
Isolated attacks on western front
2--Lane will be candidate for re-
election.
3--Strong at work on state banks
4--Editorial comment.
5--New quarantine against scarlet
fever
Ward and Weatherly smoke pipe
of peace.
Doctors meet here today
Middleton discusses fire situation.
6---Society.
7--Sports.
9--Markets.
festival a success>
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20
ISOLATED ATTACKS
MARK FIGHTING ON
WESTERN FRONTIER
French and German Reports
Conflict as to Progress
of Battles
RUSSIANS REPORT
MINOR SUCCESSES
Real Fighting in East, However, Has
Been Stopped by Bad Weather.
Allied Ships Attack the
Dardaneles Again

London. April 1a---,ioioo y. MI
Activity along the western battle line
seems to partake of the nature of iso-
lated engagements rnsher than a gen.
eraI offensive. Artiiiery dueIs have
taken the place of hnnd-to-hand fight
Ina. which has heen the feature OF the
recent struggle along the Mense and
near the Lorraine border. but the lat
ter type of combat continues In the
NosRes. where the official statements
nHrcc shnrp fighting Is taking place m
German territory.
The confederation. however ends with
this fact tho French claiming TO have oe-
ernied dominating positions here and the
Germans declaring the attacks OF the
French have failed.
From the British end OF the lines comes
the report officially Issued by the war
office at london that Hin SO. an Inn
portant point two miles south of zllle-
becke, Belgium, was captured from the
Germans on the night of April r.
Tho German communication tells of
driving the British out of minor German
positions which they occupied southeast
of Yprcs This is in the neighbor>ood
of Hill co
Minor Successes
Petrograd continues TO report minor
successes in the Carpathians, showing
that tho fighting has not been entirely
suspended near the passes. but the RUS
sian, Austrian and German official re-
ports agree that spring virtually has
put an end to all activity along the re-
maifder of the eastern front
Various rumors are current, regarding
the central powers. Austria, through the
medium OF Venice. is credited with re-
ceivlng with consternatien the news of
the extension Of the Landsturm services
to all classes between the ages of IS
and 80 years, while Rome is sponsor for
| the stttement, attributed TO a high Ger
nan authority that the German general
staff has discarded all plans for an adj
vance on the French front deciding to
| remain on the defensive.
Dardanelles Attacked
IL again is unofheialv announced that
operations are under way In the Dardau-
elles. where the Turks are reported
building defenses against landing parties.
hut the news of the breaking ND of tho
ice at Arohangel the only large seaport
ON the north coast of Russia. may induce
the ertente allies to be more deliberate III
thcis attempts to unlock the gate to the
Black sea.
The irritation in Holland over the tor
pcdoinE Of the Dutch ship KatwlSy has
been greatly allayed by Germany's ex-
preston Of her Willingness to make an
apology and pay an indemnity II 1t is
found that the vessel was sunk by a
German submarine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-20

Atlanta. April 19.-Leo NJ. Frank :
attorneys. when informed of the de
csion today of the United States SUI
preme court. said that they believed
that every means in Franks behalf
lefore the courts now had been ex-
hausted They added that they now
probably would prepare petition for
presentation before the Georgia prison
commission, asking for Communication OF
Franks sentence.
u am very much disappointed over
The supreme courts decision, but ] VIII
keep up the fight" said Leo Nj. Frank
when informed that his habeas corpus
case had gone against him.
He refused to add to this statement.
The mandate of the supreme court as
received here is expected to be re-
eeived verbatim BY the federal district
court authorities IN a few days. On its
Prrival Solicitor General Dorsey proh-
ably will request that Frank be ar
raigned before the Fulton county su-
preme court for resentence.