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The Washington times., 1915-12-09

common ownership are the Cambria
Steel Company. Lackawanna Steel Conn
Dany. Newport News Shipbuilding Com
pany, Youngstown steel and Tube Coin-
pany, and either The ifoquois or Inland
plants. near Chicago.
Reports on Wall Street today were
that the STANDARD on Company was a
leading factor, planning 70 add the
properties TO it's present Steel Dogaee-
siolis, the Colorado Fuel and Iron Conn
pany, Midvale Steel and Ordnance CoIn-
pany, and numerous other smaller prop
critics.
In financial circles II was reported to-
day that the National City Bank had
removed the last ooHtacle to the Inergor
by acquiring tho missing 100,O 900 shares
OF Cambrla.stoek on the open market.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Britain Buys Saloons
And Shops of District

LONDON. Dec. e.-The Daily Mall
says this morning that a remarkable
scheme Of state control" has been in
augurated in northern center. where
twenty thousand men win be at work. -
1.-THE government has acquired All the
shops IN the district" the newspapcr
says, 'and will either run them under
government control or Will license the
present owners with the object Of reRt-
iatinR prices and preventing eKtortion.
"The liquor control board has bought
alIsthe saloons IN the district. Some OF
these have been converted into lodgings
for the workmen. The sale Of intoxi-
cants in these have been, stopped Other
sale OF intoxicants under close restrlc-
tions.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
To Keep Skin Healthy,
Youthful, WrinkLeleSS

Now that the social season is here,
be especially careful 10 Keep your skin
i'm fine condition. You know how coI.-
spicuous complexion defects appear un-
DER the bright light OF the drawing or
hall room. Also how very evident are
some makeups when similarly Illuman-
sted. / have discarded cosmetics en-
tirely, using a process which gives far
better results, and which leaves no
trace on the skin. At night ] smear on
a thin coat of ordinary mercolized wax,
washing It on next morning. This
gradually obsorbs the devitaiized par
tioles of surface skin; just as gradut
ally the more youthful skin beneath
comes forth, providing a complexion as
clear. smooth, and delicately tinted as
a young girls. Get an ounce of mer-
coiized wax at your druggists and Try
this remarkable treatment.
Remember, too, that wrinkles. even
the finer lines. are not easily concealed
IN brilliantly lighted room. You can
quickly obliterate these hateful MARKS
b. bathing your face i'm "A solution OF
powdered ssXplitc, or, dissolved IN
witch hazel. y pint. And your face
won't look sticky, a. after using pasles
Aunt sally IN womAnS RsGlm-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Progressives to Fight
In Nebraska Elections

A complete state ticket will be put
into Nebraska by the Progressives, ac-
cording to II. r. Corrick, OF Lincoln,
secretary OF the Progressive party orr
ganization OF Nebraska. lie is In Vast
ingt0n on his way nome from attenulnS
the meeting m New York.
Mr.. Corrick insists the Bull Moose
are preparing for n vigorous light next
year. He SAYS Colonel Roosevelt VIII
not be a candidate for President IN any
OF the early state primaries. This ~
his Interpretation OF the withdrawal OF
Colonel Roosevelt's pctltionNfiled for his
candidacy in Nebraska.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young,
Educator, Quits Post

CHICAGO. Dec. s-Mrs. Ella Fiagg
Young. seventy-one years old. identified
with Chicago's public schools for fifty
three years. the last six as superin-
tendent. retired yesterday Mrs, Young
will leave for southern California.
where. with Miss Laura Breton. her
companion for years, she will establish
home.
II am going to take a rest" Mrs.
Young said. land shall not look at a
newspaper for six months. After the
war is over / shall 20 to Europe"
John D.. Shoop. assistant superintend-
ent of schools. was elected to succeed
Mrs. Young as superintendent.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Work Of EnIargilg Organization,
As Ordered At Annual Meet
ing, Put Under Way.
WAR RELIEF REPORTS READ
New Officials Authorized BY
Changes Made in Bylaws
Selected to Carry On Work.

One million members are wanted by
the American Red Cross In place OF the
Is. 900 now carried on the roles, and, un-
der the REORGANIZATION, which was ac-
complished at the annual meeting yes
terday, plans for the enlargement of the
organization will be started at once.
The strength of Red Gross organiza-
tions in other countries and the neces-
slties of the American organization,
formed one of the chief features OF the
final session OF the annual gathering ut
Rauscher's last night. Miss Mabel T.
Boardman with & set OF charts, eX-
planned the situation and the causes
which made necessary. the reorganiza-
ton.
Reports On Activities.
The program at last nights meeting
included the presentation of reports
from many distinguished men and wom-
en- who had been connected with the
various activities OF the war relief
measures of the Red Cross.
Mrs. Robert Racon spoke of the Amer
lean ambulance hospital in France;
Norman Hapeood detailed some of the
work of the committee of mercy which
looked after noncomhatants, especially
in Belgium, Serbia. and Armenia: Miss
Anne morgan maze report on Ille &C.
tivities of tho committee, which was
engeged in providing work, making
clothing, ETC., for those thrown out OF
employment by the war; Julius Gold
zieT. OF Chicago. told of the work done
by the Decentralization Relief Com
mittee of Chicago, and Mrs. Ethelbert
Nevin explained what had been done
With I he French emergency wound
ed fund. Former Ambassador Nyron
T. Herick was Unable to present his re-
port on the war relief clearing-house.
but the report was ordered placed on
the records Of the orGnnization. Ernest
p. Bicknell. national director, made ~
brief statement of the Belgian reiier
work.
New Officials.
The election of new officials in accord
ance with the new bylaws adopted at
the morning session. was accomplished
by' the central committee at a special
meeting yesterday afternoon. The new
position of vice chairman Of the central
committee, who wilt be the executive
Head of the organization. and to whom
the central committee will delegate Its
powers in time of emergency was Rivcn
TO Mai. Gen. Arthur Murray. u. s. A..
retired who also was chosen to act tenn
porariiy as national director for military
relief. NE> s9 g..
Ernest P. BicknelI was chosen, ma
tional director for, civilian relief. Albert
A. Sprague. I'd. of Chicago: Corporal
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
Charles NaRel. OF st. Louis. and Alfred
T. White. of Brooklyn. were elected to
vacancies on the central committee. A
resolution also was adopted thankinG
the Rockefeller Foundation for its aid
and cooperation in war relief work. es'
pecially in connection with the sanitary
commission sent to Serbia
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Three Steamers Sunk
In the Mediterranean

LONDON. Dec. O--The italian steamer,
Dennis and the Italian bark Pietrolofaro
have been sunk. The crews OF both
were reported saved. ~.. z. .,..
The same dispatches report eleven.
officers and twenty-seven OF the crew
of the British. steamer, Helmsmulr pick
ed UP In the Mediterranean. IL Is as.
sumed this vessel also was a submarine
victim.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
WAR OF FINANCIAL
GIANTS IS FORECAST
Great Merger Said To Be STAN
dard olPs Challenge to Steel
Cooperation.

NEW YORK. Dec. a-A war OF giants
was seen In prospect today in the
merger Of hve OF the country's biggest
independent steel companies. reported
nearing completion and said to repre-
sent the Standard oil Company's chal-
lenge to the United States Steel Cor
was made by ]. Leonard Replogle. mill
liopairc steel magnate. who said that
only 10000 shares OF stock I'm the
Cambria Steel Company were lacking
To- complete the transa elton.
The companies slated to come under a
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Collected Legacy of
$1,000 and Disappeared

The police are trying TO locate will
liam Beard, fifty years old. OF Chicago.
who. they say. disappeared Saturday
after collecting a legacy OF about
$1,000. When Beard failed TO return
to his boarding house at 800 John
Marshall plUco northwest, his friends,
becoming anxious. appealed to tie
authorities.
Beard came to this city I'm August.
according to information obtained by
the police. The legacy, they believe.
was paid him several days ego.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Press Club Lecture.

Members of the National Press Club
tonight will enjoy an illustrated lecture
on The Grand Canyon of Arizona ana
the Indians of the Painted Desert" by
e. d. Williamson, who has lived for
fifteen years among the scenes upon
which he is to lecture. lie recently
returned from his eighth trip to the
Painted Desert, Where the lIopi Indians
still live in their prehistoric simplicity,
weaving their wonderful dark blue
blankets and baskets and dancing their
weird snake and antelope dances.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
3-Year-oId Boy Is Burned
To Death, Playing at Stove

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 9.-Thres-
year-old Alexander Armstrong. $50
South rwenty-third street. was burned
to death at his home yesterday when
his clothes caught FIRE as he played In
front OF the kitchen stove.
Tho boys irothcr, at work on the sec
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
JUST TRY ONE DOSE of
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edy and Be Convinced
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Mayr's Wonderful Remedy has been
taken by many thousands OF people
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had despaired of ever being restored
and who now are urging others who
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on stomach Ailments to Geo. H. Mayr.
Mfg. Chemist. 154-156 whiting St.. Chi
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Fer sale by druggists everywhere
Advf. ,
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Senator Kenyon Opens
Budget System Fight

The question of a budget system has
already been opened up in the Senate.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa introduced a
joint resolution creating a commission
Government, with reference to it's ap:
propriations, estimates, and revenues.
The measure went to the Committee
on Appropriations.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Coaster Company Formed

The Incorporation OF the Chesapeake
Maryland Ride Company was effected
with filing OF papers with the recorder
OF deeds late yesterday. The concern
will deal in racing coasters or gravity
railways. 1t has a capital stock OF
$4,000, The incorpOrators are Michael
j. Keane, Samuel 4. Kalbfus and
Joseph j. Sheehy.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09
Masonic Veterans Will
Meet Tomorrow Night

The thirty-eignth annual meeting of
the Masonic Veteran Association will be
held in commandary asylum, Masonic
Temple, this evening, at 1880 o'clock.
Election and installation of officers
and committees, and the recep-
tion of applications for membership are
on tho program.
The Washington times., 1915-12-09

ond floor. heard his screrms am ~
ming 10 the kitchen found the lad en-
vcioped IN 1ancs. She Sustained set. ~
burns about the arms trying to ektin-
guish the flames.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05
Educational Column
By 7. A. Windsor

W. haven't a great deal tn 20
into our column this week TX
crpr To call attention TO the
meeting Of those ul us Who met
on Tuesday evening 70 consider
the organization at a literary
society The meeting was called
10 order. u chairman elected aud
a hastily ]improyI>cd program
carried ouu, which was about A.
follows:
Singing by all in concert, after
which we were favored DA Mr..
Blair with some guitar music,
interspersrd with come re-
marks, explanations and recl
tatons. which was greatly ap
preclated by the audience. In
TACT, It was the real uit OF the
evening and We asked Mr.. BLAIR
to reproduce it at the next meet
ing.
Among other good things was
Ia history ul the song entitled
Annie Laurie, together with
something about the author,
gwen uy Mr.. Boddington,
winch was greatly appreciated
alter which MIR BoddIngton led
Us IN singing the song under
consideration
Then MIR. Thomas read a
selection ana on being encOrrd
gave a nice little comic selection.
Mr.. Evans rendered Il selec
uuu ia the negro dialect that
helped to give little spice 10
the meeting and this, with "A
reading ~ tine author, closed
the program.
Then the matter OF urgani-
Hitiun was taken up and il was
voted to organizr at the next
regular meeting, which was sci
for Thursday evening, Feb. llth
A committee on program was
then elected consisting OF
Mrssr,. Blair, Evans ano
Thomas, VIM are planning moi
only Tor "a good program in tn,
way of songs, but also a debat,
after recess on some good sub
ject.
Everybody was voted 20 be 1
committee on invitation, Ia ad
yertise the society and bring on
everybody else next time.
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NOTICE

/ am officially advised that
order has been issued, covering
the 18th Cavalry Camp, tIat 10
unauthorized person shall be al.
lowed within tbs camp between
dark aud ruveille, unless accom-
panied by an officer. Such per
SONS having business ia camp
during these hours will request
the Commanding Officer or any
other officer of the command 10
pass them into camp by the
guard After II 90 o'clock p IN.
all persons are challenged by the
guard - required 90 halt and be
identified Otherwise they are
liable TO be fired on 5y the
sentinel.
give this publicity that all
our citizens may be governed
accordingly.
W G.. HOOVER, Mayor.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05
THE CHURCH AS
ASOCIALCENTER
A Broader Sphere for Reliaion-NeW
Field for the Rural Church.
BY Peter Radford

Lecturer National Farmers Union
The social duty Of the rural church
is a. much apart Of its obligations
as its spiritual side In expressing It's
social interest the modern rural
church does not hesitate to claim that
Il is expressing a true religious In
stinet aad the old.time idea that ;he
social instincts should be starved
while the spiritual nature was over
fed with solid theological food. is fast
giving way to a broader ~interpreta.
ton OF the functions OF true religion
We take our place in the succession
of those who have sought to make the
world a NJ habiinriCn for the children
OF man when we seek to study and
understand the social duty Of the
rural church The true christian re
ligion Is essentially social-its tenets
Of faith being love and brotherhood
and fellowship While following after
righteousness. the church must Chal.
lenge and seek 10 reform that social
order In which moral life is ex.
pressed. While cherishing ideals OF
btENlCt. lUt IuEhl thNTtu NnlCh ~
tains the fullest measure Of success
is that which enriches as many lives
as Il can touch. and in no way can
the church come in IA close contact
with it's members as through the
avenue OF social functions
The country town and the rural
community need a social center The
church need der no apology for its
ambition to MI this need in the com
munity, II an understanding Of Its
mission brings this purpose into clear
consciousness. The structure Of a
rural community is exceedingly con
pick; II contains many social groups.
each OF which has Its own center, but
there are many localities which have
but one church and although such
a church cannot command the inter
est OF all the people, II is relieved
from the embarrassment OF religiouBly
divided communities
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

Flood gates we're made by
L. j. Peach last week which
will be used by A. L. Taylor
in a dam he has almost com
pleted across the ditch on his
ranch one mile northwest of
town. The food gates were so
constructed that they a be
used to handle most any
amount of water. A large
amount Of water goes down
this ditch after every rain and
now that it can be held and
used as needed Mr.. Taylor
plans to put a considerable
tract under cultivation. Alfal-
ia and cactus will be planted
along with other crops which
will furnish green feed for the
poultry yard.
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Social Needs imperative.

The average country boy and girl
have very little opportunity for real
enjoyment. and have, as a rule a
vague conception OF the meaning OF
pleasure and recreation II is to hll
this void In the lives Of country youth
that the rural church has risen 10
die necessity Of providing entertain.
ment, as well az instruction, to It's
membership among the young The
cf'ldren and young people OF the
church should meet when religion Is
not even mentioned, II has been
found sbiest Tor Them TO meet FIRE.
quently under the direction and care
OF the church To send them into the
" Jrld with no social training exposes
them 10 grave perils and to try to
keep them out Of the world with no
social privileges 10 sheer folly. There
Is a social nature 10 both old and
Young, but the social requirements OF
the young are imperative. The church
lust provide directly or indirectly
some modern equivalent for the husk'
ing bee, the quilting bee and the sing
ing schools Of the old days In one
way OF another the social Instincts
OF our young people mast have oppor
t1Aity for expression, which may
take the form OF clubs, parties, pic
llCs or other forms OF amusement
One thing Is certain, and that is that
the church cannot take away tht
dance, the card party and the theatre
unless II can oder In It's place a sat
isfying substitute in the form OF more
pleasing recreation.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

On January 20 fresh toma-
toes were served at the home
of the editor. They we're
Lower Mimbres Valley pro-
ducts, too. The tomatoes
we're grown by D.. d. Gregg
near Sunnyside, and since they
we're gathered last November
have been kept in the cellar,
tomatoes have been served at
the Gregg home every week
since they began to ripen last
summer. The tomatoes had
about the same flavor as in
summer and they were enjoyed
much more.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05
Universal Instinct for Play.

In providing for enjoyment the
church uses M OF the greatest meth.
DDS by which human society has de.
veloped Association Is never secure
until il Is pleasurable; in play the in.
stinctive aversion Of one person for
another is overcome AMI the social
mood Is fOstered Play IL the chief
educational agency In rural commun.
ities and IN the play-day of human
childhood social sympathy u s0cinl
habits are evolved AS individuals
come together in social gatherings.
their viewpoint is %broadened. their
ideals are lifted and finally they con.
stltute "a cultured aud refined society
Il Is plain. therefore, that the
thurch which aims at a perfected so.
ciety must use In a refined and ex.
allied way the essential factors In
social evolution and must avail itself
Of the universal instinct for play.
II the church surrounds Itself with
social functions which appeal to the
young among It's membership. II will
hu a large part Of the lamentable
gap In rural pleasures and will reap
the richest reward by promoting a
higher and better type OF manhood
and womanhoOd
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

Mrs Margaret Barron has
moved into town from her home.
stead and is prepared to do
dress making, etc, for those
who desire same. Anyone want
ing work of this kind done will
do we'll to see her. She guaran.
tees satiafaction. Bic
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05
Church Service

Services will be held next Sun
day at the Methodist Eriscopa
church as follows:
Sunday School at 9:45, Mrs
h. w. Dean. Superintendent
Morning service at 100, "A. m
Epworth League at 6:3O, D. m
Evening service ut 7:3O.p. IN.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

Now is a good time 70 ar.
range for your trees to plant
this spring. They add so
much to the beauty of a home
and a town and afford a shade
and windbrake which are inval.
liable. If every citizen of Co.
lumbus will plant four trees
this spring in three years VIC
will have a beautiful little city.
Will you do your part?
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

There is a great demand for
houses in Columbus now.
Every house available is occu.
pied anC there is a large num-
Der OF calls for houses every
day. Rent is nigh enough to
make q good per cent on mon
ey invested in building houses
and leasing them. VIZ can t
understand why men with
money does not build some
houses. This is a sure way
of getting a big rate for your
idle money, not considering
the advancement in value OF
property, which in ITSELF is
considerable judging from the
past two years.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

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By destroying The foundation of tile dis
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

THIS section was visited by
another heavy rain last Friday
night. There Is an abundance
Of moisture and early spring
pasture is assured.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05

A meeting will be called in a
short time for the purpose of
organizing a commercial club.
Watch for the announcement.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-02-05
NuTt o. ron ptHiiC AftUN
nrrhr tmcnt ur the %interinr.
United states Land office.

ntNu states lsaNN Niilte.
Las Cruces. ~ NJ. Jan. rs, lpl5
Notice Is herhy given that Thomas
j. Colo ct Columbus. y. NJ who
on Aug. ~, ipll. made homestead en-
try No t5ajG, tor SN sec. -, town
ship - =. range Z w, aud on June
-, lOll, made additional homestead
entry O9772, tor the Stl see. "a, town
ship - ;. range : W, y. NJ T.. NJ,
has hled notice of iutcrtiun Ia make
final three year proof, To establish
claim 10 the land abny, described, he-
fore W. G. Hoover. L. :. Commits
sioucr. al columbus. y. NJ. ON the
3U day OF March, 1915
Claimant names rs Witnesses:
James a. Harpham, Columbus, n. NJ.
Willie e.. Gamble,
Ernest :. Lilly, %
James W. Nelson,
JOHN H. BURNSIDE, Register
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