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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
Mrs. Smith a Candidate

THE entry of Mrs. Alice Smith
1 in the race for nomination for
the office Of County Superintend-
ent Of Schools brings forward one
of Deming' citizens who is worthy
Of a generous measure of support
at the hands of every voter in Lu-
ma County.
Mrs. Smith has been a resident
of this county for t~hirty-two years,
Of which time she has devoted
twenty-six years to the teaching
Of the first grade classes of the
Deming schools. Mrs. Smith has
specialized in the first grade work
and has earned a reputation for
thoroughness and efficiency sec
ond to none among the instructors
Of the state. Practically all of the
present generation of Luna Coun-
tvs young people have been taught
by Mrs. Smith, and it is believed
that they will rally to her sup
port. No other teacher in Luna
County is so beloved by her former
pupils, as is Mrs. Smith. But it is
not alone on her personal popu-
larity that Mrs. Smith figures for
the nomination she seeks Mrs.
Smith has established a record for
administrative ability that would
abundatly qualify her for the
office she seeks and feels secure In
the confidence that she could carry
out the important duties Of the
office in a thorough and p~ainstak-
ing manner.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

just at this time the mail
order houses are active in flood.
ing the country with big, hand.
somely gotten up catalogues
quoting attractive prices on
staple articles and making all
sorts of big sounding claims for
your cash, They do not offer
to exchange their goods for the
farmers eggs, poultry, butter
or other produce. They don't
trust a penny's worth, but
make you pay cash before you
get the goods and the freight
besides. If anything is wrong
with the goods or they do not
suit you, you can't afford to
90 the trouble and expense of
exchanging them in case the
house would do so, which is
not likely, They pay no taxes
into your city or county treas
ury, with which our schools
are maintained, roads, bridges
and sidewalks built They do
not contribute to our churches,
charitable institutions, nor to
our poor.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
Notice For Publication

Department NJ the Interior. L. :.
Land Onicr Las Cruces. n. NJ.
April ~, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
Heath. of Columbus, y. NJ. who, on
March y, 1909, made homestead entry
uiUO4, for lot, ! and ,: ~ Nwi Sec.
:. T.. - $. : W., and on April Is,
1916. made additional homestead
entry 80. OlJil9, for MA, Section :,
Township - 5. Range : W, MP Meri.
dian, has filed notice of intention tn
make final five year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before W. c. Hoover, l.. ). Com
missioner, at Columbus. n. NJ, on
the 18th duy Of June 1915.
ClaImunt nm us witnesses:
Henry b. Gardner, Ed. l.. Barringcr,
James b. Pom, Peter X Lennon, Sr.
all ulCulum bus, ~. NJ.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE, Register
M =
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

One thing that should be
done in Columbus at once is
rid the the town of the home.
less and wandering dogs. 1t is
not safe here at this time of
the year with so many useless
CANNES running at large and
should one of them become
a victim of rabies not only the
homeless but every pet in town
would have to be kilIcI Last
year about this date the board
of trustees instructed the mar.
shall to kill all dogs found on
the streets unmuzzled, and it
was only a short time until
the nuisance was abatcd. A
similar order now would be
welcomed by the people.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

Mrs. John Dalton, a survivor of
the Columbus raid, accompanied by
Mrs. +. G. Parks, who gained fame
also on account Of her escape, were
in the audience at the evening band
concert. Mrs. Dalton has lodged
all the famous reporters and cor
respondents until now. We feel
that we owe II TO our readers.
though, to tell that when the Vii
llstas had her home surrounded.
that Mrs. Dalton was slowed safe
" away on the top shelf of the pan
try trying TO resemble as nearly as
possible a bunch Of table linen
waiting to be sent TO the laundr,
Deming Headlight.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

II II. BISHOP, who officially an
He nounces his candidacy for the
nomination for County Commits
sioner from the first district, has
been a resident of the state OF New
Merico for twenty four years, and
has been answering in his support
Of the principles of Democracy
throughout all his voting life time.
He offers a consistent record in
the past as n guarantee 10 the vot
ers of his intention and ability to
serve them faithfully in the office
TO which he aspires. Mr.. Bishop
has not only been consistent in his
party affiliation, but he has aided
substantially in the upbuildinE Of
those resources for which Luna
County is rapidly gaining a repu-
tation to be proud of, and upon
which the prosperity of the com
munity ultimately rests. He has
been a miner and cattle man,
ard for the past five years has
feen engaged in farming, Is a resi-
dent OF Old Town and appeals TO
the citizens Of Columbus and vi
entity with full confidence that
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

1t is astonishing how many
business men can be talked into
taking space in a chart, or reg
lister, or frame, or some other
thing that has no Reuse for
existence. A schemer will get
more for his worthless carr
than the newspaper or
other legitimate enterprise
would. 1t is people who have
been thus duped who complain
that advertising does not pay.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Under this head, during the coming months,
before the Democratic primaries. will he car
ried the announcements Of all who wish Co sub
init their ramcs To- the voters at the primaries
or at the general election In November. This
will Of course ncccssitatc the USE Of those
ADVERTISING columns for some months, and
at the regular rates will be worth all that Is
asked for the service. which will be ~ follows
For all district offices, $500.
For all County offices, siO.Oe.
In the event that a write up n desired by
the candidate. other than a brief notice written
by the cditor, the candidate or a friend may
write more extensive notices, which will he
charged for at the rate Of ten cents q line.
For all political advertising, cash must ac'
company order.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

In the Probate Court Of the County Of Luna
and state ~ New Mexico.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
10 tine matter Of tho Estate Of William I
Richie, deceased.
Ndice is hereby given that the undersigned.
Laura G. Ritehic, was, on the 9Th day Of May.
a. D.. 1916. duly appointed administrator Of
the estate Of William 7. Richie, deceased. All
persons having claims against said estate arc
required N present the same duly verified
within one year from the date Of said ap.
uoiutment, the time allowed by law for the
pm. cntHtiup Of sHid claims, and II not 10 pre-
cntod aud filed the claim will be barred BY
yirtue OF the statute in such case made and
provided. Al persons indebted 10 said estate
are requested To settle with the undersigned.
LAURA c. RITCHIE.
ADMINISTRATORS ~ the Estate " William +.
Richie. decreased.
a. W.. POLLARD,
Attorney for A~dninRtrntrix.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

they will consider his personal and
civic qualifications when selecting
those upon whom will rest the ad-
ministration of those funds which
they have contributed for the ear
.rying on of the business of the
county and for its advancement.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
Our Dog Population
lDrming Headlight)

Tabloid interviews:
III they ever take a dog census
in Columbus III bet il runs higher
than a poll Of all the citizens. Ey-
cry regiment that comes down
brings a great lot Of dog mascots
and when they go into Mexico, we
fall heir to the CANNES. One wo-
man asked if that was the reason
we had so many dog tents pitched
about the town."-A citizen:
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

Z announce myself a. a candidate for the
nomination for the office Of County Clerk Of
Luna County. subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primaries Tuesday. June g, 1916.
CHAS. r. HUGHES.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

! hereby announce myself a. a candidate
for the offioe Of County Surveyor. Luna
County, subieet 10 the action Of the Demo
cratic Primaries, 10 be held June 9Th. 1915.
Very respectfully.
l.. NJ. CARL.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
JOHN HUNp

! hereby announce my candidacy FOR the
nomination for the office q county commits
siouer, from the first district, Luna County.
70 the decision OF the Democratic Pri.
mAries, Tuesday, June 6. 1916.
Very respectfully,
II. II. BISHOP.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
FRANK F. NICKEL.

l announce my candidacy for the office NJ
County Superintendent Of Schools. Luna Coun.
~, subject to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mariea. to be held June 9Th.
MRS. ALICE SMITH.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

announce myself a. a candidate for the
nomination Tor the office OF Treasurer OF
Luna County, subject To the action Of the
Democratic rrimaries Tuesday. June 6, 1916.
GEORGE =. WATKINS.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

announce myself a. a candidate for the
nomination FOR the office Of County Commits
siuuer from The third district. Luna County.
subject 10 the action Of the Democratic pri,
MARIE Tue day. June 8. 1916.
JAMES W. PHILLIPS.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

announce myself a. a candidate for the
nomination Tor the office Of County Commits
.a,r from the first district. Luna County.
aubJcct TO the action 81 the Democratic pri.
marie Tuesday, June &. 1916.
JOHN J, HYATT.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

announce myself a. a candidate for the
domination for the office Of Superintendent
ut Schools ~ Luna County, subject 10 the Ae-
ton o. the Democrats primaries. tuesday.
June 6. 1915.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19
JOHN S. WRIGHT

{ announce myself a. a candidate Tor the
nomination for the office Of superintendent
Of Schools " Luna County, subject TO the ae.
ton n, the Democratic primaries. Tuesday.
Jun, &. 1915.
j. T.. DODERER.
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

announce myself a. IA candidate for the
nomination Tor the office Of Sheriff Of
Luna County. subject TO the action Of the
Democratic Primaries Tuesday, June o, 1915.
JOHN W. HYATT.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

/ announce myself rs a candidate Tor the
nomination for the office Of Sheriff Of
Luna County, subject To the action Of the
Democratic Irmaric, Tuesday. June s, 1915.
w. c. SIMPSON.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT or SCHOOLS
announce myself a. a candidate FOR the
nomination Tor the office Of Superintendent
OF schools Of Luna County. subject 20 the ac-
ton uf the Democratic primaries. Tuesday.
Juar O.. 1915.
TnIIN = NUnTrUT
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-05-19

a. W. POLLARD.
Attorney for AdminRtratriX.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07
SYNOPSIS.

On Windward Island Palidori intrtgues
Mrs. Golden into an appearance OF evil
which causes Golden TO capture and tor
ture the Italian by branding his face and
crushing his hand. Palidori floods the is
land and kidnaps Golden's little daughter
Margery. Twelve years later in New York
a Masked one rescues Margery from Le-
gar and takes her to her fathers home,
whence she is recaptured. Margery's
mother fruitessly implores Golden to find
their daughter. The Laughing Mask
again takes Margery away from Legar.
Legar sends to Golden a warning and a
demand for a portion OF the chart of
Windward Island. Margery meets her
mother. The chart is lost in a fight be-
tween Manley and one of Legar's hench-
men, but is recovered by the Laughing
Mask. Count Da Espares figures in a
dubious attempt TO entrap Legar. and
claims to have killed him. Golden's house
is dynamited during a masked bail. Lee
gar escapes but Da Espares is crushed in
che ruins. Margery rescues the Laughing
Mask from the police. Manley finds Mar
gerry not Indifferent to his love. He saves
her from Maukis poisoned arrows. Man
ley plans a mock funeral which fails to
accomplish the desired purpose. the cap
ture OF the Iron Claw and his gang. Mar
gerry is saved from death at the hands Of
the Iron Claw by the Laughing Mask. An
attempt by the Iron Claw to blow up the
O'Mara cottage is frustrated in the nick
of time.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, 0vercOmeS Kidney Trouble

1t is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other organs TO a re-
markable degree and do a tremendous
amount of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
filtering the blood
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble,
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, salow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. There is nothing else like it. 1t
is DIR. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07

that means Red Egan must surely
have seen him"
The next moment the man with his
age aside and was running towards
the window that opened on the fire.
escape landing.
On that narrow ledge OF sheet-metal,
wedged in between the window sash
and the escape railing. terrific COM
bat was already taking place. Before
Legar could get the window open the
Laughing Mask. by an adroit jiu-jitsu
movement OF the body. succeeded in
pinning the winded Red Egan down on
the fire-escape platform. But already
a second sentry of Legars was swarm
ing up the narrow metal stairway,
and all the attention of the man in
the mask had to be directed towards
his new adversary.
II was while countering the on
slaught OF this second enemy that the
Laughing Mask became conscious OF
still another point of attack. For as
he fought there, on his knees, astride
the painting form of Red Egan an iron
claw reached viciously out over the
window sill behind him, and fixed it.
self in his shoulder. The next mo-
ment he was being hauled bodily in
through the open window.
Ready hands were there to take pos
session OF that battered and breath
less captive.
Put him in that chair!" exultantly
commanded Legar
Now what'll we do with him." de-
manded the painting Red Egan.
Leave him to me-" announced Le-
gar, studying his captive out OF mar
rowed and sinister eyes. Then the
man with the iron claw stepped slow
ly and studiously closely to the chair
In which the helpless Laughing Mask
sat, for the light in the room was none
too clear.
so you're the man OF mystery, are
you! You're the hero who keeps a
dead wall between him and the world,
Ell! Well, my valiant hero, Wen soon
put your visor up"
Williamsburg Sadie, with her mouth
slightly agape, stood halfway between
the chair and the wall, watching the
man with the iron claw as he exuted
over his enemy. She watched Legar's
hand as il reached out to the mask Of
yellow cloth and tore it viciously from
the face which it mad concealed.
Then a scream, short but high
pitched burst from her startled lips
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07
ONE SIGHT HE HAD MISSED
American Traveller in Rome Particu-
larIy Anxious to View Corral
Where "BuIIs" Were Kept.

A traveller tells this story Of an
American fellow wanderer i'm Rome:
The American, who had come from
the plains of the West, visited the Vat
lean, and was shown over the papal
palace. He asked many questions and
desired to see everything.
After the customary sights had been
shown, the priest who attended him
asked:
as there anything else. Signor Amer
iCano. that you would like to see?"
"There IS one thing" replied the
American. that I want 10 see more
than anything else, and I hain't been
on the edge of it yet"
"What is that, signor?"
"rhe cattle pens"
"The cattle pens? Why. we have
nothing Of the sort, signor."
you hain't? Then where in the
world do you keep them papal bulls
that We're always hearin' about|-
Exchange.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07

90 ene driver OF d mysterious hmou-
sine, which seemed to be casually en-
gagged in following his own move
ments.
Follow that taxicab," he com
manded his driver as he leaped into
the still-moving car.
The man in the limousine sat tense
and silent, watching the flight for
mile after mile. Then, realizing that
II was taking them beyond the bounds
of the city itself, he drew shut the
side-blinds of his car, reached under
the seat and took from its hiding
place a japanned tin box, remarkably
similar to an actors makeup box.
Balancing this on his knees, he first
removed his mask OF yellow cloth.
adjusted a small folding mirror TO
the box lid, and busted himself with
the assortment of pigments and cosmet-
les OF the makeup putty therein con-
tanned. The clear-lined face which
first gazed into the folding mirror
slowly but Enthusiastically became con-
verted into something repellant to the
eye.
The next moment the limousine
came to a stop at the roadside.
THAT taxicab has just turned in at
the Bellaire inn," the well-trained driv-
er called back to his master
so / notice. And that's the place,
I'll wager, where Legar himself is
trying to keep under cover
There's the woman herself. run
ming up the steps," announced the
driver.
$50 l also observe And under the
circumstances, l think it would be
best for you to slip after her, as quiet
ly and quickly as you can"
YES, sir!"
Then come back to the car and re-
port TO me the number Of the room
she asks for. Find out the number,
whatever happens. For in that room,
imagine, we're going to encounter
our old friend of the Iron Claw"
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07
Thirteenth EPISODE
The Hidden Face.

Enoch Golden looked at the heavy
shadows about his daughters eyes.
Then he seated himself heavily in the
armchair which she had so abstract
eddy turned about for him.
"Margery," he said with an effort
at sternness, are you still worrying
about that young Manley?"
For a moment or two the girl re-
manned silent.
81 can't help it, father" she finally
acknowledged. And she further dis
comfted her frowning parent by a
suspicion Of tears in her downcast
eyes.
But I don't believe David Manley is
any more dead than I am" the old
millionaire finally and stoutly as
severated.
"Then why has there been no word
of him, no trace of him, since the
night of that awful explosion"
This question, apparently, was not
an easy one to answer. But Enoch
Golden was not to be lightly dis
suaded from his task of consolation.
I'll tell you what / believe, my
girl. I believe everything's all right.
no matter what you think. Every
things going to come out all right.
Before the week is out, if what the po-
lice tell me is true, we're going to
have this man Legar safe behind the
prison bars where he belongs. What's
troubling me more than David Manley.
Just now, is the problem of this
Laughing Mask person. had nothing
less than a deputy commissioner call
me up this morning, for the authori-
ties down in Center street are con-
WINGED OF the fact this Laughing Mask
would be a better haul than even
Legar himself They claim to have
a clear record against him, and in ten
minutes I've &C. to face a delegation
from the detective bureau and tell
.hem for the twentieth time just how
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07

closet fingered only long enough TO
point out to them the fleeing figures al.
ready at the foot of the fire escape
Then ne himself darted down through
the hotel hallway, took the stairs on
the run, circled out through the ro-
tunda, and springing through shrub
berry and flower beds, leaped into a
limousine drawn up at the side OF the
road.
Follow that touring car those men
have just piled into" he called out to
his driver. Follow it until we get into
the city. Then swing past It and get
to Golden's house before it does, what
ever happens!"
But that touring car showed itself TO
be much speedier vehicle than it's un.
The Yale expositor., 1916-12-07

For what she stared at seemed more
like a charnel-house cadaver than a
human face
And Legar drew back at the sight
of those loathsome features. He
backed slowly away staring at that
face, until he came to the electric but
ton set in the wall. He reached out
to switch on the electrolier, for the
struggle on the fire-escape landing had
left a curtain hanging half over the
window, and this made the light I'M
certain. But even as Legar lifted his
finger to the switch a sudden knock
sounded on the door of the room.
Both Red Egan and the woman
turned mutely to Legar. And as they
looked, the knock was repeated, loud
er than before.
Lock him in that closet" was the
Iron Claws whispered command.
And throttle him at the first sound"
Legar, who had already crossed to
the door that opened into the hall,
waited there until the closet door had
been locked and shut.
He found a chambermaid standing
there.
as there anything the matter, STRIP
she asked in genuine alarm.
"The matter? What should be the
natter" inquired the sleepy-eyed oc-
cupant of the room.
II thought / heard a scream, sir"
explained the chambermaid, already
relieved.
mot in this room, my DEAR" calmly
announced Legar.
I'm sorry If 1 was mistaken" ex-
planned the maid.
Il was Red Egan who stepped to
Legar's side as the key was once more
silently turned in the lock.
Here's a signet ring took of your
man In there. Would that give you
any tip as to who he is
Legar stood studying the ring. turn
ing It over and over in his hand.
NO" he finally announced "But
it1l let me send a tip to our old friend
Golden. I'll send him that ring to
show him we've got the Laughing
Mask here. With It will go a note
giving him his last chance to hand
over that charti"
"kne who'll CARR tnat notsr" asked