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Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
DELEGATE CONVENTION

The Republicans OF the Carrizozo
Precinct held meeting Monday
evening in the County court room
aud elected eight Delegates to at
tend the County Delegate Conveu-
ton at Captain Saturday, April 18th.
The following were elected.--Dr
T. W. Watson, Orvills T. Nye,
Henry Lutz. George Spence. A J.
ROLAND, W. II. Osborn, VIM, Brady
aud Andres Lueraz. each delegate
being entitled TO one.half vote in
the convention
The Captain meeting is for The
purpose Of selecting six delegates
from Lincoln County to attend Tho
State Republican Convention a
Albuquerque, which convention vii
in turn choose the six delegates anC
six alternatps IN the National Re
publican Convention which meet
June 9TH next at Chicago
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
NO FRONT PAGE ADS.

The Outlook has in time past
been the recipient of numerous bids
for front page advertising space,
and, whereas IL has always been our
policy to extend to the advertising
public every accommodation consis
tent with good business, we shall
have to summarily refuse to con
slider such proposals. 1t is no
longer customary for any wide
awake country weekly to carry
these front page business boosters,
as the subscribers have a right to
expect the front page to concern
itself exclusively with news items
OF current interest
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
TRIP TO cRAvENs BAT CAVE

Last Sunday morning crowd
of CArrizczo people left here about
nine o'clock for trip to the Cra-
vens SBat Cave" about ten miles
beyond the NAL pals, in the Oscuro
mountains country. Mr. and Mrs.
John NJ. Cravens who discovered
the cave, joined the party at their
ranch to act as guides. The cave
was reached about ~ o'clock aud
after lunch had been served num-
ber Of the party ventured below
The entrance to the cave is stu
ated at the foot of mountain and
Is perhaps 100 feet wide. Leading
out from the main entry there are
many narrow tunnels leading out
in differennt directions, many of
which lead to large chamber,
which from all indication. was used
as counsel chamber 10y the
Indians many years ago. This
chamber is about 100 feet long and
rs feet wide. Hanging from the
top Of this room are large crysta'iz'
ed rock formations, resembling
giant icicles and throw of a
bright reflection even from the din
light of torch. 1t was upon ont
of these that the explorer Of thi'
wonderful cave found an Indiar
heal dress and many other lndiat
relics. TO this chamber is as fa
~ the party went owing 20 a lacl
of time, but there were many
places of interest they were unable
to visit and Mr.. Cravens says ther,
ls a great portion of the cave un
explored. All had a pleasant trii
but several Of crowd are anxious L
visit the place again and 1o It'll,
ex ploration work and see all ther,
is to be seen.
Those who made the trip wer,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kelley, MIR. ant
Mrs S l.. Squier, Mr. and Mrs
II. b. Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs. JohI
Il. Bell, Mr. end Mrs II. S. Camp
bell, son and mother, MIR. and Mrs
Thos 0. Luster, Mr.. and Mrs. lto.
Textor, Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Hughes
Mrs. r. r. Lucas, Misses Peat
Harris and Cora Davis, Mr., an
Mrs. Ray Lemons Of White Oaks
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
TO REPEAT MINSTREL

The High School minstrels have
agreed to satisfy the urgent de-
mand to repeat the performance
given at the Crystal last Friday
night as many of those who wiines.
sed the shaw would like TO see the
whole thing through again; while
Ior many it vas Impossible To
come out on that particular night.
The second performances will be
eiven at reduced prices VIZ 10
cen for children aud 25 ceuts for
adults Several new features will
be added aud he entire high
sch ol chorls will sing some popu.
ar songs Of the day. The proceeds
Of the second performance will bs
devoted to the beginning Of a
school library, movement In
which every school patron will be
vitality interested. Remember the
date next Friday evening, May
2lst and come for a big laugh.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
JURY LISTS DRAWN

Judge Edward l.. Medler was
here the latter part OF last week
and drew the grand and petit jury
lists for the spring terms Of DIS
trioI Cour, Of Lincoln County which
will convene here on Monday, May
Sth The grand jury has been
summoned to appear on the open
ing day, while the petit jury which
has to do with the trying OF cases
is to appear on Thursday, April IL,
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
HOW TO ACQUIRE
STATE LANDS
Some Valuable Information
to Those Who Are Not
Familiar With The Pur-
chase of State Lands
PERSONAL lNvESTlGATlN OF
LAND DESIRED FIRST STEP

,By Ropr p. ERvIEN, Com. Public Lands )
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
WITH ThE FASTENERS

The Pas,iners held their regular
meeting Thursday altern ,ou nt the
residence of Mrs. l'ert Mahan on
rularosa avenue. A pleasant So
cial hour with fancy work was lol.
lowed 10y deliciously tempting
refreshments. Mesdames Reilly,
Fairbanks and Pierce we're present
as visitors besides a goodly number
OF the regular members. Mrs.
Andrew McCurdy will entertain the
club at lis next regular meeting
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
SENATOR SHERMAN
Is LOOMING UP
Political Experts See More
Than an Equal Chance for
Illinois Favorite Son for
Presidential Nomination
COLONEL ROOSEVELT IS ALSO
MAKING A SHOWING

Ihe following telegram from
Washington City to the Chicago
Tribune looks very encouraging for
Seantor Sherman, Illinois favorite
son for the presidency;
"Hughes aud Roosevelt continue
the biggest figures in the politicians
guesses about results OF the June
con vention, aud there Is no satsiac.
lion with the formers declarations
about his plans thus far made
ono one ventures TO say the
justice wishes the nomination, but
neither does any one dare say he
does not wish il. The colonel looms
big, mainly because he always has
oomed big, and the Developments
in Europe and ia Mexico have not
tended to make him look q bit
smaller.
"The wise men look for a choice
between these two leading candi.
dates and the host Of favorite sous
who have been presented for
national consideration within. re
cent months
THE eas ern section OF The coun.
try is awakening to the strength of
Senator Lawrence Y Sherman of
Illinois. although for obvious rea-
sons the idea has been encouraged
that Senator Sherman's candidacy
is merely local proposition.
"Cumulative developments, how
ever, backed up by the inves'iga-
tions Of experts Who have been
sizing up the situation in the
middle west, indicate that Senator
Sherman has as much, ii not more,
outside support at the present
moment than any other candidate
with u home state backing To start
with, 1t Is generally understood
! that Senator Sherman will have the
solid delegation from Illinois, the
third largest OF ALL when the first
bsllot is polled AT Chicago. The
observers from the east have dis
covered that this formidable support
by no means forms his limit when
the second choice Business is con
sidered
ain resume today OF the Situa
tion to date the New York Herald $
political expert states that thus far
Fairbanks Of lndiada aud Cummins
Of Iowa are the only candidates TO
have delegates inrtructed for them.
He adds that in both these groups
OF delegates. however, there are
men who are favorable to Sherman
and former Senator Burton of Ohio
An accompanying article from u
correspondent who has been touring
the west. makes specific mention Of
the conditions in Kansas Oklahoma
aud Arkansas, where Il il. found
that strong Sherman sentiment
has been developed. Reports reach
ing Washington indicate that there
also is a strong undereurrent OF Sher
man sentiment in Missouri. Wiscon
o;n and Minnaaota
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS

Benjamin f. Adams Of Corona
N NJ. Il brigadier general under
Grant in the civil war is one federal
office holder who does not fear to ex-
press his views in regard to Wilson's
watchful wait ng policy. Adams,
United States commissioner in Co.
roma, who is stopping at the Zeiger
hotel. said Yesterday that Wilson's
policy would lead To war with Mexi
co much sooner than aIirmer policy
in minor border affairs might have
done. "Wlson believes his popu
larity with the people resis on his
ability to keep this country out OF
war" he said last night However,
II he withdruws the United States
troops from Mexico now be will lose
thousands of votes next fall. lie
is between two fires, aud csn't de-
eide which way to go, - I'll Paso
Times.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
ENTERTAINs BIBLE CLASS

The Women's III he Glass Of the
Methodist Church held u very in.
teresiiug M eliug at the home OF
Mrs II. r.. Slidbam Wednesday
afternoon The special study of
Jerusalem as described by Stoddar d
was taken up with much enthusiasm
Also a hearty response was made in
the providing Of funds for the do
nation to the church building debt,
aud refreshments were served at
he conclusion Of the meeting
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
WILLOW SPRINGS
COAL mine SOLD
Mrs. Harriet McIvers Dis
poses of the Willow Springs
Coal Properties. George c.
Benedict is New Owner
PROPERTY TO BE WORKED
ON LARGE SCALE

A deal was contaminated this
week whereby Mrs Harriet McIvers
transferred to George e. Bendict,
of New York City aud Georgia, the
ownership OF the Willow Springs
Coal properties near Carrizozo.
Mr.. Benedict W as here invest iigsling
this promising property some four
months ago aud was 10 iavorably
impressed with the prospect, that
he declared his intention Of return
ing to effect purchase, which in
tentiou he has just made good
Mr.. Benedict is possessed of am.
pie capital TO carry out his elaborate
plans for working tin mine on II
scale never before attempted. He
plans the insl allation Of the most
modern coal mining machinery,
the latest approved methods OF
marketing the black diampnd
ln short he plans TO make things
move With n vim.
A comparatively small proportion
oi our citizens realize, as do expert
mining men, the valuable deposit
of coal which lies at our very door
nor do they appreciate the fact
that the quantity Is there as we'll ~
the qualify Il is without doubt
the equal Of any coal to be found
within the state aud the sapert r
of many which are sold ~ fancy
price
The new venture will furnish ad
ded employment for number Of
local workmen, aud incidentally
help business lD short results are
sure to follow close upon the heels
of this import ant transaction. The
consideration ia the deal has not
b.en made public, but it IS a
valuable holding and has already
shown that II is n producer. rhe
Outlook has MT been apprised ot
Mrs. McIvers' business plans, nor
do we know whether the present
management will he retained in
whole or in part, but, at any raie'
expect results because the new
owner IL strictly business and live
wire according to our bcs, informa
tion.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
MRS. /. A. MCCALL HONORED

Mrs.L. A. Mccall retiring Noble
Grand Of the local Rebekah Lodge
which Office she has efficiently oc
cupied Tor the past year has been
presented with a beautiful collar
by the order representing her rank
and station. II is beautiful piece
Of work and a gift which any one
should be justly proud
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14

o.tnisi frpn last week.
The first step necessary for any
one desiring to acquire s ate lands
in New Mexico, is to make per-
sonal investigation of either the
entire state, some county or parti-
cularly locality, ~ the case may be,
and decide upon certain lands rs
desirable for investment. Having
made this personal investigation, ii
is necessary, II you are not acquaint-
ed with land descriptions, to have
good surveyor, or some other
competent person, give you the ex.
&C, description Of the land as TO
section, township and range.
Having completed these necessary
details, the next course is to come
to, or communicate with the State
Land Office, in the Capitol building
at Santa Fe, and secure regular
blanks, furnished free OF cost by
this Office, upon which to make ap-
pica'ion to purchase the land, and
in such application a description Of
The land must be given IN accor
dance with that made by the sur.
veyor employed to run the lines ;
the application must be properly
signed by the applicant and sworn
to by him before notary publ
1t must be accompanied by an ap.
praisement of the land, made by
disinterested party; and also at
the time Of making application the
applicant must deposit sum suf.
iicienI to pay all cost Of advertising
and exsense of holding sale The
amount OF cost varies. depending
upon the charges made by local
newspaper, aud the distance from
the State Capital to the county
seat of the county in which the lands
are located, which makes q varia
ton in travelling expenses incident
to such sale.
Again. II a number Of sales are
made, the total expense Of advertis
ing and holding sale is divided
among all the purchasers. lndivi.
dual sales cost about seventy five
dollars, but where a number o ( sales
are effected at the same time the
expense is often reduced to five or
ten dollars each.
After the application is rec ived
by the State Land Office an fam
ination Of the land Is made Tor the
purpose OF determining the accuracy
Of the appraisement. and also for
the further purpose of ascertaining
whether the sale Of the land 30 Sc
lected will interfere with the sale
of the balance OF the track, provid-
ing there is any such balance II
everything is satisfactory. notice is
then given by publication that this
land will be sold at public auction,
as required by law
This notice must be published for
ten successive weeks in one news.
paper nearest to the land, and in
another one at the state capital for
the same length of time, and must
contain full description of the
land, as given in the application to
purchase, together with the day,
hour and place Of such public auc
tion. OF course, Il Is understood
that others besides the applicant may
bid on this land At the time Of sale,
and In all cases il will be sold to
the highest bidder.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
MINSTREL A SUCCESS

The High school minstrel Friday
night vas an unqualified success as
the boys acquitted themselves with
credit, devislng many grotesque
make up and singing and joking
like veterans in The art OF minstrel
sy. Tue receipts were alike grati-
flying, a full house being present
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
EXPENSIVE "vIvAs"

"Vivas" for Pancho Villa come
high sometimes, as was amply de-
monstrated Ia Carrizoso one night
this week. Don't ask us for any
details, but they're expensive II we
are reliably informed.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14
EXCELLENT SHOWERS

The fine rain which fell Wednes.
day night, Thursday and last night,
was the very thing for the country.
Since Il came slowly aud not =
drop WAS wasted. The mountains
also received fresh blanket OF
snow in the deal Watch things
grow now
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1916-04-14

Ccos.Inusd TO nest ussk)
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
Lost Their Little Son

Ivan Wendell Henderson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Henderson,
was born February Is, 1915, and
died December 10, 1916, aged %
months and 4 days.
On June q he successfully passed
through serious operation in the
hospital at Kansas City and seemed
to be recovering his health until
two months ago, when he again
begun to lose strength. He was
again taken to the hospital, but no
hopes were given for his recovery.
Since that time he has gradually
failed. He was always patient
little sufferer. He is survived by
his father and mother, and brother
three years old.
Funeral services at the home
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
conducted by R. L. Stratton pastor
of the Baptist church. Burial in
the Laclede cemetery.
Gods little messenger, tender and true,
Came to our house one day.
His message of gentleness, love and patience
He has given and gone away.
Now in our Fathers haven of rest.
He is God'S1ittle messenger still.
With his message, Come higher. come
closer.''
He is leading US heavenward still
Poem by his Mother
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
No Blade Next Week

Following our custom of past
years The BLADE will not be issued
during Christmas week, our next
issue will be dated January s.
The Office will be open part Of the
time for collection of subscriptions,
job and advertising accounts.
With this issue more than one
hundred subscriptions expire, we
would be pleased to have a prompt
renewal of every one of them. In
the meantime we wish all our sub
scribers, patrons and friends A
Merry Christmas and Happy and
Prosperous New Year.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
Methodist Church Notes
II. ]. Dueker. Pastor.

Ppb1ie worship. at Hoo a. m.
and 7:00pa m. ......,.
Christmas hymns and a Christ
mas sermon, especially at the
morning service.
Program by the Sunday school at
1880 p m. on Saturday. To help
defray expenses of entertainment a
silver free-will offering will be
thankfully received at the doors.
The program will be in two
parts. In an interesting way a
good lesson will be taught.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
VIM. Kraft, superintendent.
Watch night service to be held
this year throughout American
Methodism.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
Laclede Patronage Appreciated

s. NJ. Strain, proprietor of the
big jewelry store at Brookfeld
expresses himself as much pleased
with his patronage from Laclede,
it being as good as the best. He
says that the Laclede people seem
to realize that high grade goods do
not come at cheap prices and they
buy the best that he has.
The time is short and the
weather is cold so Mr.. Strain says
his optical parlor is warm and at
the disposal of out of town people;
they can rest and use this parlor
as a waiting place.
The BLADE knows that Mr..
Strain does all within his power to
please and satisfy and his reputa-
tion for honesty and fair dealing
stands unstained after almost six
years in BroOkfeld.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
The Baptist Church
Richard L. stratton, Pastor.

Sunday school 1000 a. m.
Preaching next Sunday 11:O0 a.
m. and 7:30 p. M. Morning sub
ject: Christmas is the home. -
Evening subject: Christ preach
ing the Gospel to the poor"
Attendance at Sunday school last
Sunday 87,. the Sunday before II.
Let us make it 100 Christmas day.
Be sure and attend preaching
services Christmas day. Surely
we should not neglect to worship
God in his own house upon this
day.
Christmas exercises Saturday
evening at 1880. An interesting
and entertaining program is being
prepared and beautiful pine tree
is now standing in the building.
We expect a pleasant evening.
Come and bring your children and
enjoy this Christmas. Eve with u.s..
Everyone Welcome .s.a.-.aas.....-sass.s..-s.s-.za
One baptized at Taylor school
house last Sunday.
Remember the hour of worship
next Sunday HOO a. m.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
Missouri Crop Report For 1916

The contents of the Santa Claus
stocking of the Missouri farmer are
this year valued at 1921, 1888, ,951,
according to the annual crop re-
port of the Missouri state board of
agriculture and which was made
public by W. L. Nelson, assistant
secretary Monday.
sGratifying as are these returns
which show values twelve and a
half million dollars in access of the
1915 figures," said Mr.. Nelson,
there is in them but little satis-
faction for the farmer, In the
main, the figures represent paper
profit only. if, in fact, there is any
profit. With a corn crop almost
100000 bushels short of the
the 10-year average and with wheat
but little more than half a normal
harvest, there is scant surplus for
sale.
While prices for farm produce
are high it is also true that the
cost of production-due to de-
creased acre yields and to the high
cost of living, which hits the farm
er just as it does everybody else
was never before so great. Were
it not for the somewhat higher
prices now prevailing-prices which
in most instances do not cover the
n crea sed cost of production every
ipound of beef or pork, every pound
of butter, every quart of milk and
even every dozen Of eggs sold
would represent a loss. In view
of the proposed boycotts on many
food products-to dissatisfaction
due to lack of understanding or to
conditions for which the farmer is
in no way responsible and over
which he has no control-there is
grave DANGER lest farmers. fearing
for-CIroa fcs"Csroy- SafSiS,syo- rr.vtvfr~-yka
their breeding stock and curtail
operations generally. This they
may do instead of engaging more
extensively in live stock farming,
dairying,o poultry raising and
kindred activities. These are facts
worthy of the most thoughtful
consideration"
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
Laundry Agency

I have the agency for the Fox
Laundry of St. Joseph. Laundry
sent out on Tuesday, returned
Friday. and will call for and de-
liver same. Also Daily Star and
Times delivered Zoe per week and
Sunday Republic.
Cool GRIFFITH,
Brown Hotel.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
ON LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of ALI Sorts

f.s
Q All kinds of Christmas toys at J
FL. Browns.
The Laclede public school will
have one week vacation this year.
Miss Iva Reed has resigned her
position with the O. A. Talbot
Grain Co., and with her parents is
moving to Wisconsin where a new
position is waiting for her.
The editor of The BLADE is still
confined to his home but is making
satisfactory progress toward re-
covery from a recent surgical
operation. He was able to sit up
sone yesterday but will not be
able to reach the Office before the
first of the new year.
Mr.. Howard w. Humphfres and
Miss Florence Allen were united in
marriage Thursday morning, De-
cember IA, at the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Allen south of Forker. Mr.. and
Mrs. Humphfres went to Kansas
City for a short honeymoon, after
which they will be at home for the
present with the BRIDES parents.
They have the congratulations and
best wishes of their friends.
Mrs. 2. R. King entertained the
L. G. N. club at her home south
of town last Thursday. Owing to
the inclemency of the weather the
unsual attendance was not present
but those present had a very en-
joyable day. After partaking of a
sumptuous dinner the afternoon
.maa@snantssaaiaIl vs. At aGUAsaZalaG1
the guests departed declaring Mrs.
King a charming hostess. The
club will meet in January with
Mrs. W. S. Mahurin.
Last Saturday evening a number
of young people surprised Virgil
Collins at his home on route 2,
The evening was very pleasantly
spent in playing games and music.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Alden Whitney of Nevada, Mo-,
Misses Jean Frazier, Amy Gardn-
err, Nellie Harris, Helen Sharp,
Myrtle Ridings,- Pear Harris, Anna
Henry, Dorothy Harris, and
Blanche Kenndy and Frank Fain,
Robert Keune, Jessie Sharp, Guy
Stark, Clyde Gardner, Carl Keune,
Willie Brooks, Richard Frazier,
Carl Kennedy, Jay Stark, Leonard
Frazier, and Virgil Collins.s
At the Laclede Rest Room last
Tuesday a W. G. T. U. reception
was given to the new members,
when nine new member were taken
into the local union. After which
a report was given relative to the
national W. c.. T. U. convention
at indianapolis, where Mrs, Pat
rick was sent as delegate. Fifteen
members responded to roll call with
current events. The guests pres
ent were Mrs. M. P. Benson, Mrs. |
VIM. Lomax, Mrs. j. L. Burke
and Mrs. Elias Barton. During
he social hour dainty refreshments
we're served and the Union was
'avored with a vocal solo by Miss
Hunter. The Union adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Sweem in January,
With Mrs. Plowman leader.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22
Seasons Greetings

The Benson Banking Company
expresses its appreciation of your
patronage and extends to you IFS
best wishes for a happy Christmas
and bright and prosperous New
Year.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-22

L. F. Moore has moved from the
". s Savage property to the L.
E. Eichman property on North
Main.