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Miss oasklns Will Entertain.
Miss Beatrice Gaskins will enter.
= kein several young folks this evening
her home near this city.
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ME-. Robert johnson and son.
James, OF Columbia street, left today
tofsWebster Springs.
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HOW TO BE SLIM.

II you are too fat and want to
reduce your weight Is or 20
pounds, don't starve and weaken
your system, or think you must
always be laughed at on account
Of your fat, but go to Martins
Drug Store, 325 Main Street,
and get q box of Oil Of Koreln
capsules. take one after each
meal and one before retiring at
night.
Weigh yourself once a week
and note what a pleasant and
reliable method this is for re-
moving superfluous fat from any
part Of the body.
1t costs little, is absolutely
harmless and a weeks trial
should convince anyone that 1t
It unnecessary to be burdened
with even a single pound of un.
slightly fat.
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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
HUGHES SPEECH RESTS IN
ITS FORCE ON THE MAN
BACK OF IT. DEMOCRATS
NEED MOOSE SUPPORT
THE DEMOCRATIC
CHAIRMAN so FUNNY
SAYS WILSON WILL NOT
PLAY POLITICS. CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE MONITOR, NON
PARTISAN, SAYS REPUBLI.
CANS WILL WIN

Washinton, Aug. 9-The republican
Publicity Association, through its
President, Hon. Jonathan Bourne, Jr..
today gave out the following state
ment at its Washington Headquar-
ters; rs.N
"The chief value of the Hughes
speech of acceptance lies not SO much
in the information it contains as in
the picture and impression it gives
the American people Of the man be-
hind the speech. In the coming elec-
as never before, we shall vote for
men--not words. In the three years
just past we have learned the futi-
iity OF voting for empty promises.
We have had demonst stration of the
uselcssness OF catchy phrases backed
only by a weak and vaciliating per-
sonality. The American voter TODAY
is reading between the lines to find
the quality of the man. and when he
read the Hughes speech he was inn
pressed with the sincerity, the dig
nifty and the stability OF the speaker.
at was a straightforward state.
ment of facts and discuss sion of is
sues, without any OF that impulse
extravaganza of utterance which has
so often led Mr.. Wilson into humi-
liating retractions and reversals.
There was no play to the galleries
1t was the thought, the feeling and
the language of the statesman, rather
than of the mere politician. 1t was
gratifying and encouraging, there
fore, to those millions of Americans
who have become tired of speeches
made merely to catch votes and who
earnestly desire as the head of this
nation a man who will represent
sound economic policies at home and
who will maintain the rights and
prestige Of the United States ard it's
citizens in every land and on every
sea"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Poe Talked OF

John w. Poe, of Roswell, president
of the Citizens National Bank of that
place, and president of the state tax
commission, is looming larger on the
Democratic horizon as a possible can
didate for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton. The recent emphatic statement
by Robert E. Putncy, OF Albuquerque,
in which he reiterated that he would
absolutely refuse to; consider the no.
mination, many bclitv. removes him
from the list of possible candidates,
and leaves Mr. Poe, Senator Isaac
Barth, of Albuquerque. and DR.. J. ].
Shuler, of Ration, the men most pro-
minently mentioned at the present
time, with Lieut.. Gov. E. c. de Baca
and Secretary of State Antonio Lu
cero, in the event the party deemed
it wise to nominate a Spanish-Am
erican.
1t is reported from Rio Arriba and
San Miguel counties that the nomira-
ton of Poe would be we'll received by
the Democrats in those and other
native counties. He is looked upon
thuse eastern New Mexico.
Mr.. Poe's friends are outspoken
in their belief that the Roswell bank
er would prefer to remain in charge
of his business interests, but at the
same time they express the belief
that he would consent to make the
race.-Ciovis Journal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

time, with Lieut.. Gov. E. c. de Baca
aud Secretary of State Antonio Luce
70. in the event the party deems it
wise to nominate a spanish-Ameri-
can.
1t IS 'crorted from Rio Arriba and
San Miguel counties that the nomi-
nation of Poe would be we'll received
by the democrats in those and other
native counties. He looked upon as
man whose candidacy would en-
thuse eastern New Mexico.
Mr.. Poe's friends are outspoken in
their belief that the Roswell banker
would prefer to remain in charge Of
his business interests, but at the same
time they express the belief that he
would consent to make the race
Carlsbad Argus.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
The Way Il Lives

The New Mexican, the Progressive
newspaper organ published at the
state capital, is undoubtedly opposed
TO the nomination or election of Hon
! Frank A. Hubbell to the United
State senate, or anything else, and
there is reason.
some years ago few Republican
officiols so conducted the affairs OF
tic territory of New Mexico Is ~
rig considerable Ii' ac> upon tie
party, but fortunately for the Repub-
lican party, at the first state election
they decided to betray the men who
had made them politically possible
and organized the Progressive party,
for the one and only purpose of get
ting themselves into office, and as
they talked hard, did induce large
number of Republicans to vote with
them, and aid that much in the cleo
tion of Democrats.
The political politics of these men
were soon unpopular with the people
of the state and although the New
Mexican was purchased and support
ed the Progressives lost ground
until now they have no votes, mainly
because the voters refuse to trust the
leaders. The New Mexican is not
a newspaper, and without the
monthly aid of a Millionaire sucker
the Progressive politicians have been
working could not get by one single
month with the support the people
CT the state can be induced to con-
tribute But the one mission of the
New Mexican is to get the three or
four men responsible for its existence
into office, and to get them in, all
others of sufficient prominence to be
in the way, must be DETAINED and
gotten rid of
And that is the reason for the vi
cious attacks of the New Mexican on
Mr. Hubbell 1t is a known fact
that Mr.. Hubbell has no particular
use fer certain men who dictate the
pu'icies of the publicaticn, and It
may be expected that everything pos
s.bie will be done to detca. the Ber-
na;".ilo county man. And then, Hub
bell IS not for Saatl Fe fir<t.-Las
Cruces Citizen.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
The Political Field

Candidate Charles E. Hughes is on
his trip across the continent and has
made very telling speeches as far as
he has gone. He has been in De-
trot and Chicago where he was re-
ceived with the greatest enthusiasm
and won the confidence of all who
heard him with his frank expression
with nothing veiled This trip OF
the Republican candidate promises
much in the way of gaining friends
and aiding in the Republican vic
tory which seems now to be assured.
Mr.. Hughes will go to the Pacific
coast and return by the southern
route speaking on the way, going
and coming. He is accompanied by
Mrs. Hughes and a veritable army
of correspondents. Raymond l..
Robins, who was the chairman of
the Progressive national convention
has refused the proffered place on
the Democratic national committee
urged upon him by the friends of
President Wilson and will give his
support to Hughes
Robins took the failure of the
Republican national convention to
nominate Roosevelt sorely. National
Democratic Chairman Mccormick
sought to take advantage of this
by offering him a Wilson campaign
committee place. Robins took it
under advisement. Perkins got af-
ter him and invited him to New
York.
The interview held between Can
didate Hughes and Mr.. Robins was
most satisfactory and the Progress
sive chairman will be one of the most
enthusiastic and valued supporters
of the Republican national ticket.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
In Mexico.

1t has been officially announced
at the Mexican foreign office that
Luis Cabrera, Ygnacio Bonillas and
Alberto Pani have been selected as
the commissioners to NEGOTIATE with
the United States comm s'0ner'
regarding hte questions at i>-"e
between Mexico and the United
States. The commission vii be
headed by Senator Cabrera and Juan
B. Rogo will act as secretary.
Luis Cabrera is Carranza's min
ster of finance and leader of the
administration party. Ygnacio Bo-
nillas is under-secretary of commu-
nications. He left Mexico City July
81, bound for New York. Alberto
]. Pani is president of the National
railway of Mexico.
The United States will not accept
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Looming Large

John w. Poe, of Roswell, president
Of the Citizens National Bank of that
place. and president OF the state tax
commission, is loom ne larger on the
democratic horizon as 4 possible can
fidate for the gubcrnatcria1 nomina-
tion. The recent emphatic statement
by Robert E. Putney, of Albuquerque
in which he reiterated that he would
absolutely rfuse to consider the nom-
ination. many believe removes him
from the list of possible candidates,
and leaves Mr.. Poe. Senator Isaac
Barth, of Albuquerque, and DR.. ]. ],
ShuIer, OF Ration, the men most pro-
m:rentiy mentioned at the present
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Ford Not Deadly Weapon

Justice of the Peace G. C. Rog-
ers on Monday collided with a
youth on a bicycle, while driving
his automobile at the corner Of
Silver and Pine, but neither of
the parties to the accident was in
iured Judge Rogers was serious
ly considering filing a complaint
against himself, on a charge of as
sault with a deadly weapon, but
he could not find, in any of his
legal authorities. where a Ford
car is liable to hurt anyone. so he
did not take any further stems in
the matter.-Deming Headlight.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Appeals To Moose

Wilson'S appeal for Bull Moose sup
port is merely a confession of the
truth which everyone knows namely,
that there are not Democrats enough
in this country to carry a nationa!
election. In every campaign We be-
core familiar with the Democratic
candidate who solicits the support of
his Republican acquaintances. Some
times It i, on the ground of friend
ship Sometimes it is on the ground
OF some special piece of legislation
OF administration in which the cam
ddate avows a particular interest.
But whatever the excuse. the result
aimed at is the same--the detach-
uent of enough vote, from the Re-
publican side to secure a victory for
Democrat Generally speaking the
men on the ticket a." nor enamored
OF a coliea. who thus plays his
own hand ,elfish'y-aud we doubt
If the Democratic candidates for
State office. for Congress and the
Senate will take with great kindness
to Wilson, special plea for Moosc
support for himself But Il is ms
tructive To note thus early in the
canvass the Presidents conviction
that hi, own party is not strong
enough to re-elect him
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

frayed cognomens-Catron, Bursum,
Romero, Hubbell-Bursum, Hubbard
Catron. Romero-Hubbard, Catron
Romero, Bursum-until one is promp-
ted to ask oneself if by any chance
there might be someone else living in
New Mexico capable of filling office
with efficiency and dignity.
We are making no assault upon
these men- they are good enough
men, perhaps, at least a part of them
are but the sweetest bouquet grows
stale when left standing long enough,
upon the parlor table. We believe,
indeed, that New Mexico is flourish
ing garden of pilitical beauty. Why
not put cluster or two of other va
rieties under the noses of the Repub-
licans of the State and see if their
perfume is not pleasing?
The Range has already pluckcd for
consideration sprig of the Sargent
Peach, that hardy grower and pro-
life bloomer, whose blossoms also
are succeeded by wholesome fruits.
1t has likewise pointed finger to that
sturdy American rose of Spanish
stock, Hernandez, which has been
vigorously blooming in the halls of
congress and has been much admired
there. The Range is of retiring dis
position, and does not wish to thrust
every pretty posy In the garden un-
der the voters noses, but hopes sin
cerely that other exhibitors may arise
and stick blossom or two in the po-
litical vase.
To be sure, the state committee
man has named its favorite flower,
called Little Ralph" which many
at first were disposed to admire. but
which seems somehow TO be losing
its first fresh frasrance.-Raton
Range.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
No Progressive Ticket

At a meeting of leaders attending
the Progressive party conference it
was decided late last week not to
nominate a candidate for president
but to appoint an executive commit
tee of IS to perpetuate the party and
adopt resolutions criticizing the Ma
tiona1 committee for indorsing Hugh
es in Chicago.
A majority of those presnet fav-
ored putting a third ticket in the
field but several influential leaders
doubted the wisdom of the action
Every representative agreed, how
ever, that it would be desirable to
take some action which would per-
petuate political organization.
Chairman Hate was applauded
when he said: I'VE have come here
with two ideas. We wish to show
that We do not approve cf the action
of the reactionary wing of the ma
tional committee in Chicago, June
26, in indorsing Hughes for presi-
dent and to take some action to
perpetuate the Progressive party"
John M. Parker, of Louisiana.
Progressive nominee for vice-presi-
dent, was given an ovation when he
stepped to the platform to address
the conference. He was cheered
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

the latest note from General Car.
ranza and appoint American COM
missioners to sit with the Mexican
members in the commission to ad-
Just the difference between the two
countries until all doubt as to the ex-
act meeting of Carranza's communi-
cation, delivered to the stae depart
ment has been cleared up.
Carranza stated that he consider
ed it "of the greatest importance
that prompt decision be reached
on the points which have caused the
existing differences between the
United States and Mexico"
Officials at the state department
declared If the Spanish word over
which distrust has arisen really
means only "pSeferably" there is
no harm in it, and Carranza has in
fact accepted the recommendation
of this government to increase the
powers of the commission. If the
word should mean "preferentially,"
they said, 1t might be construed to
mean that Carranza reserved the
right to accept or to reject at a
later time the American proposal
of enlarging the commissions
powers. It was said at the Mexi-
can embassy that no doubt need be
entertained by this government as
to Mexico's earnest desire to reach
a satisfactory adjustment Of all diff
ferences with the United States,
and that no obstacle diplomatic or
material. would be put in the way
of a swift and certain settlement
to both governments.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

when he said:
SIN the past it was charged that
we were controlled by two men
one as leader and the other was
credited with buying us. Thank God
nobody owns the Progressive party
today"
Mr.. Parker reviewed the history
of the party, praised the platform
adopted a tthe national convention
last June and urged that steps be
taken to perpetuate the party. He
severely criticized the national COM
mittee for indorsing Hughes.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Very Probable

H. 0. Bursum, in all probability
will be the nominee Of the republi-
can party for governor. If nomin-
ated he is certain to be elected. The
News has always been loyal to Mr..
Bursum as we regard him as being
one of the best men OF the state.-Ar-
tesla News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Won't Risk II.

Gov. Mcdonald is a pretty good
sort of a scotchman, but he is soon
to be retired by the "unwashed ones,
according to the best information
at hand; and even though the Gov
has both the gubernatoral and the
senatorial bees in his bonnet, his
''people" would not permit either one
these insects to take their flight be-
fore the voting public of the state.
Sorry Well2-Clayton Citizen,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
HUGHES STARTS ON
continental TRIP
PROGRESSIvES DECIDE ON
NO TICKET. ROBINS DE-
OLINES THE DEMOCRATIC
OvERTUREs. COMES OUT
FOR HUGHES

French troops have completely re-
captured the village of Fleeury, north
east of Verdun, as we'll as the en-
tire German system of trenches
from Thiaumont to Fleury, extend
ing as far as Hill $40. according to
the official statement issued by the
Paris war office.
All reports from the Verdun re-
gion indicate that the French often
sive is growing rapidly in vigor and
scope
Military experts see great signifi-
canoe in this new move of the French
and regard it as a part of some great
scheme of strategy that will show
developments on the Russian front
and possibly in the Balkans.
Verdun was an absolute failure
for the Germans because it was
their whole operation. A year ago
the western offensive of the Allies
was a failure, relative only, because
while it failed to pierce the German
lines, it took pressure off the Rus
slams at a critical moment by COM
pelling the Germans to direct atten-
tion and reserves toward the west,
but it was successful only as de-
fensive operation.
IF the Russians continue to ad-
vance, the Allied offensive is sue
cess even if the German lines in
the west hold out, 1t is essential to
view the whole field as one. It is
not that an isolated attack upon
the Central powers has failed in the
west, temporarily at least, while
another in the east has succeeded
Temporarily. What is the fact is
that the Allies are storming the
Central powers lines on the east
and the pressure on the west has
and the west at the same moment
prevented the Germans from send
ing the troops to the east which
are required to hold the eastern
line.
The Germans have suffered further
losses at the hands of the French be-
tween Helmwood and the river Som
me, losing there line of their trench
Is and 120 prisoners and ten machine
guns, and also in the Verdun sector,
where the French made progress
south of hte Thiaumont work and
captured five machine guns and took
some houses in the western part of
the village of Fleury.After a heavy !
bombardment of the British posi-
tions, the Germans launched violent
infantry attacks north and north
east of Pozieres, and at two places
succeeded in entering British trench
es. Their success was not long iiv-
ed, for the British soon drove them
out, inflicting heavy casualties on
them
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
POE IS TALKED
FOR CovERN0RSHIP
THE RATION RANGE TELLS
OF FLOWERS PURPOSE OF
THE SANTA FE NEW MEX.
ICAN. DEMOCRATS EXPECT
DEFEAT IN STATE

No one seems to desire the DEM
ocratic nomination for Governor. Mr.
Poe of Roswell may be drafted and
while Mr.. Poe is worthy capable
man we are of the opinion that he
will afterwards thank himself If he
declines the nomination. - Art:sia
News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Dry Moriartv.

Moriarty went dry last Mon
day. Eighty-nine votes were
cast at the election-nineteen more
than anyone predicted when the
polls opened. Fortv-nine votes
were cast For Prohibition, thirty
eight Against Prohibition and
tro ballots were marked that they
could not be counted.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
Sure Defeat

| Sure Defeat
"Any ticket that may be nominal
ed by the Democrats in New Mexico
will go down in defeat this year. The
one bare exception is in the event
that Secundino Romero is nominated
for governor"
By heavy odds the most sweeping
prophecy of defeat that ! have heart
on this swing through tic state Of
New Mexico. The strangest part Of
the prophecy is that it was not made
by a Republican, but Democratic
worker, one of the best informed and
most effective workers in the state
He is now supporting the Democratic
party, and will continue to do so until
the votes are counted, but declares he
cannot foresee any possibility of sue
cess for the party.
This stands out in striking contrast
TO the belief expressed by state sena-
ter .saac Barth, who is expected by
many 10 be the standard bearer of tho
Democratic party. He said Saturday
evening that he thoucAt this would
ht a good year for .hc Democrats
Friends of Barth hav. sai that he
tcii.,es this will b. a good year for
the Democrats, and that it is for this
reason that he is willing to accept
the nomination. 1t has been pointed
out that he is too practical man to
desire to be nominated ir year
when the likelihood of election is very
slight. The pesSimistic leader quoted
above continued his assertion as
fellows:
"The feeling OF xtter hopcIessness )
greatest and most widely prevalent
in the Pecos vale, which is the
strong hold Of Democracy in New
Mexico. | have recently visited that
district and tallei With large num-
Der Of the Democratic leaders. Not
man in the valley, of state office
caliber, is a candidate for office. Re-
ports throughout the state have been
that the Pecos valley would demand
substantial recognition of the con-
vention.
There was a time when this was
true, but that time is passed. Hill,
former president of the New Mexico
Educational association, and fire.
quently mentioned as a candidate for
state superintendent of education,
has changd his plans and sought the
nomination for county superinten-
dent OF schools. Atkinson, thought
to have a good chance for state trea-
surer,. 1t had been said that judge
Granville A. Richardson would be a
for governor or supreme
court Justice, but he will not be can
didate for any office.
"The Spanish Americans will nomi
nate and elect a governor or a sena-
tor, Sixty-five per cent of the total
vote of the state is Spanish-Ameri-
can. If I had the time, and you had
the time, we could go through the
record Of the vote ia the 1a5: few
elections and prove this statement
I think that the Republican ticket
will be headed as follows: Holm o.
Bursum for governor Frank A. Huh
bel! for senator; Ben c. Hernandez
ior congress; Clarence I Roberts for
the supreme court; O. A. Larrazolo
attorney general, if he is nominated
for any office.-Guthrie Smith In El
Paso Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

George Rprincer. Of the EAGLE
was called tn Ration last week bv
a telegram announcing the sudden
death of his brother John who
was one of the pioneers of this
section having come to Ration in
1882.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

Republican political conversation at
this date is taking on a monotony
slightly wearying to the nervously
dreary reiteration of the
four over-welI-known, politically
The Topeka state journal., 1916-10-03
MOTHER LOVE AIDS
SON In TRENCHES
1t Brings Relief to Boy Standing
His Watch Deep in
Mud.

Once upon a time, only few
months after this terrible world war
had begun. Private Bailey, a soldier
in the ranks had stood for days in the
trenches somewhere in France" The
cold rains soaked him to the skin;
the mud was deep. He had had no
rest. Weary and aching with rheu
matte pains. he recalled the faith his
mother had in Sloan's Liniment. He
asked for it in his next letter home.
A large bottle was Immediately sent
him and few applications killed the
pain, once more he was able to stand
the severe exposure. He shared this
wonderful muscle-soother with his
comrades. and they all agreed it was
the greatest Reinforcement that had
ever come to their rescue. At your
druggist, 25c. soc and $1.0o a bottle.