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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-02-03
NEWS Of THE WEEK
FROM OVER WORLD
HAPPENINGS IN OUR OWN AND
OTHER COUNTRIES
BRIEFLY TOLD.
SHORT ITEMS FOR BUSY MEN
weeks News COMBINATIONS Re.
Viewed Without comment--AIl
Nations Find Something to
Edify and Instruct.

George C. Carothers. special agent
Of the state department. has gone to
washington, having been recalled
from the Mexican border.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
SEE CHEAPER GASOLINE
Prediction Made Tint Price Of Fluid
VIII he Reduced In Ncnr
Future.

Those in position TO know. predict
that the price of gasoline will decrease
within the near future. The standard
price in Richmond is around 81 cents.
but in the West it is said to be much
cheaper.
The price OF gasoline. like everything
else, is controlled by the law OF sup
ply and demand. and there is no Ques-
ton but the supply has decreased.
owing 10 the closing of European wells
by the war. The demand. caused by
the war. also has increased. and tho
logical raise in price was Hnticipa ted.
Several retail firms have been sell
ing the fluid ut wholesale prices, COM
peting for the jitney and motor trade.
The foundation for the belief that
there will be a reduction is that many
manipulators in the oil market have
stored vast quantities OF crude oil and
that they must now realize on their
holdings. The prediction by the gov
eminent that June would see the price
OF gasoline at 40 cents the gallon. has
not materialiZed. and dealers believe
that the price must come down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
GERMANS MAKE GREATEST
EFFORT BEFORE VERDUN
Battle Which Ragged From May %
to May 30 Results in Costly
Failure.
FRESH TROOPS PARTICIPATE
Wave After Wave OF Teutonic In
fantry Driven Back by French.
and Success Is Such as They
Rarely Have Obtained.

PARIS June 1.--NIOre complete ac-
show that the battle which ragged from
May % to May 80. and ended. accord
ing to r statement Of the French War
Office, in costly check for the Ger
the Teutonia forces in the whole Yer
dun operations
More and heavier guns and denser
masses of troops were assembled along
the three miles of the French front
from hill 3o4 to the Meuse than in any
previous attack. The French stood
hrm under an avalanche of shot and
! shell. and drove back wave after wave
| Of Hood of Teutonic infantry They
| only surrendered about 100 yards OF
ground at Little Caurettes wood where
trench had been obliterated by tho
! terrific fire of the German big guns
/ According to Information given by
/ prisoners, tho German forces consist cd
/ OF two fresh briCades with three com :
panies of pioneers. The mission of tho
/ latter troops was to work around
i Cumieres and reach the Chattancourt
village by the road running parallel
| 10 tne railroad.
| In the meantime. two other regiments
were ordered to creep along the bank
OF the river and seize the Chattancourt
railroad station west OF the village.
Another brigade was Instructed to
| storm the woods and hedge rows
which border Chattancourt to the west,
while other detachments. acting still
farther to the west. we're to support
the attack.
In the opinion of French military
critics. the result was not only a cost
ly failure for the Germans, but a sue
cess for the French such as they have
rarely attained.
The Germans suffered SO heavily tina,
they ceased further attacks. while the
French by prompt counterattack re-
established themselves again south Of
Cumicres, and won an important poin,
OF vantage on the southwestern stone
OF Dead Mans Hill.
| 1t develops that during yesterdays
battle west Of the Meuse the Germans
sent back the French line between Dead
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

day and Wednesday evenings, May 30
and =, and were largely attended. Class
might was observed on Tuesday evening
and the exercises We're in charge Of
the class "f 1916. BENJAMIN Dewey
"hitlow. president Of the class pre-
sided.
The graduating exercises were held
las: night. The address 10 the grad
yates was delivered by Professor lie
Trade OF Trinity College. Durham. y.
c. Professor W. y. Gates superiu-
tcndcn, OF schools for Henry County,
delivered diplomas to tho following
graduates: Misses Edith Vernon Arson,
kizzie Drewry Carter Frances Elna
Coleman. Harrie Lee Draper. Gertrude
Fusfcld. May Cabell Smith. Helen Vir-
Einia Stultz, Corrinc Simmons Wells.
Edna Earl Wray; Frank Reverdy Eng
lish. Thomas Clyde Self and Benja
min Dewey Whitlow.
The scholarship medal for the high
school pupil making Che highest aver
age in all studies. was awarded TO Miss
Natalie Penn. The medal for best
mark in mathematics was won By Clar-
ence Groves, and the prize for best
work in the literary society was borne
of by Ira Cutler.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
COCKTAILS SAYS BACKBONE
OF CANAL SLIDES is BROKEN
Predict, Waterway VIII Never he
blocked AGnin-Here to At
tend Graduation of Son.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
NEW YORK. June 1.-THE Panama
Canal Will never he blocked again.
broken"
Such was the statement to-day Of
George W. Goethals, Governor OF the
Canal Zone, when he reached port
aboard the United Fruit steamer Santa
Marta.
There may be several earth movements
from time 10 time" he continued but
nothing OF a magnitude that cannot be
handled by the force we have down
there The 500. 600 cubic yards OF rock
near Gold Hill that started to shift
some months ago has been diverted
10 small basin north Of Gold Hill.
and Is practically at rest.
II have come up TO attend the grad
uation OF my son, Thomas Il. Goethals,
from tho Harvard Medical School. to at
tend the reunion of the class Of '76
at West Point and to see the powers
in Washington with the object OF
finding out when they Will let me leave
my job.
when Mr.. Garrison was Secretary
OF War I arranged for my resignation,
and suggested that Colonel Chester
Harding be my successor. Now I can
not be relieved until President Wilson
so directs and when I tried TO bring
the subject Of my successor TO the at
tention of Secretary Baker. he did not
desire to discuss it,"
The Governor does not know just when
he will return 60 the isthmus, but
when he does go back he hopes il will
/, be to pack UP and leave for good. Re-
garding political conditions in Panama.
he remarked that 1t was right in his
opinion 10 take away the rifles from
the police AT Panama, as a rife was
not fit weapon to be In the possession
OF a policeman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
GORED BY A BULL
North Carolina Man lila. Lively Tus.Ie
With Animal. and Is Severely
Injured.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatchl

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
ROCKY MOUNT. " c., June l.
Suffering injuries that il is feared
may prove fatal. as the result of he
ing attacked by bull yesterday,
Cofiield knight. prominent Whita-
ker merchant. was brought to a local
hospital late yesterday. Mr.. Knight
is prominent citizen of the neigh
boring city. and is well-known over
Eastern Carolina.
Mr.. knight. who is quite an athlete.
was passing through lot and was in
the act Of opening the gate when the
bull rushed at him. He stepped aside
and grabbed him by his horns, and a
lively fight cnsued.
Mr.. knight finally was thrown and
gorcd severely In the stomach The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
CONDITION OF COTTON
IT'S PER CENT OF NORMAL
Announcement by Department Of AEri-
culturc-Summnry of Wcnther.
Crop Bulletins.

Crop bulletins.
WASHINGTON. June l.-Condition
OF growing cotton was us per cent
of normal on May -. the Depart
ment OF Agriculture to-day announced
Conditions by Statcs-virginia. SO:
North Carolina, 10: South Carolina. 65:
Georgia. a.: Florida. So: Alabama, 80:
Mississippi. So; Louisiana. 81: Texas,
IS; Arkansas. 81 Tennessee. So; Mis-
souri, 81: Oklahoma. S. California. %.
a statement issued by the depart
ment said:
Conditions are reported best In the
alluvial lands of the Mississippi River
and its tributaries. and in the south
ern portion of the Gulf States, east OF
the Mississippi.
"In Texas conditions are near the
average, heing best in the central and
northern portions. In practically all
of the Western belt moisture has been
ample. and in some sections excessive.
Conditions are lowest In South
Carolina, North Carolina. and in the
northern half OF Georgia. due to n
period Of drought. happily relieved by
bountiful rains Immediately prior to
the date of the report"
During the week ending May 30,
the national weather and crop bulle-
tin issued to-day, SAYS: the weather
was decidedly favorable for cotton.
The rains OF the preceding week, fol-
lowed by considerably higher temper
atures caused rapid DEVELOPMENT
Plants are backward. but are improv-
ing steadily; an uneven stand is re-
ported, however, I'm Texas. Cultiva-
ton has been delayed I'm places and
fields are somewhat grassy, but chop
ping is going on in the southern part
of the cotton region. Boil weevil arc
reported in Jackson County. Florida
and are quite general in Southern Ala
bama. There are some reports of
squares forming in Alabama and Mis-
sissippi.
There was decided improvement In
corn in nearly all parts of the coun-
try.
Winter wheat is heading short in
Virginia.
Harvesting OF oats is in progress in
the Southern States.
Potatoes are being harvested In prac-
tically all Southern States. but some
what later than the average. Trans
planting Of sweet potatoes is under
way, under favorable conditions, in
Georgia and South Carolina
!. Tobacco plants are growing well.
and transplanting Is In progress as
far north as Virginia and Kentucky.
South Carolina indicates tobacco is
backward, but improving. Sugar cane
and rice are favorable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
HOW TO BE- SLIM

IL you are too fat and want to
reduce your weight Is or 20
pounds. don't staive and weaken
your system, or think you must
always be laughed at on account
OF your fat. but 20 TO Tragic
Drug Co. or any good druggist
and get box of oil of korcin
capsules. take one after each
meal and one before retiring at
night.
Weigh yourself once "A week
anu note what pleasant and
reliable method this is for re-
moving superftuous fat from any
part of the body.
1t costs little. is absolutely
harmless and a weeks trial
should convince any one that IL
is unnecessary to he hurdened
with even single pound of UNI
slightly fat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
There are two of us.
We toe the mark.
We are prepared.
We annihilate space.

We the soles of honor
We perfectly matched.
We profit to your profit.
We the original run-abouts.
We the first civil engineers.
We the first shock absorbers.
We the first moving pictures.
We paved with good Intentions
We made the "You-tote' idea possible.
We stand the pace in all walks of life.
We gave you something to kick about.
We keep step with you, without you
We believe in peace, but go we'll heeled
We have the largest circulation in Virginia.
We were the first public carriers in Virginia.
We are the walking delegates of peace at all prices.
We cover small space, but our distance is infinite
We placed home town on a comfortable footing
We had Virginians dry-footed before they dryvoted
We sold by Boschen, alf-soled by you
We Boschen Shoes, 5O7 E. Broad ST., Richmond Va
since l848 We Have Been the Original Johnny Walkers
Still Running 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02

Infatuated animal then inflicted other
injuries. One OF Mr.. knights legs is
broken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
Nhitn,nu-Estcs.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
LOUISA. VA, June LA Tinius
Rose Whitman and Miss Mary Allyn
Estes, Of near Mineral. Va, were mar
ried at the Baptist parsonage here on
Wednesday afternoon. Rev. G. &. Davis
officiating. They left later for Rich
mond, whore they will spend fcw
days. They also will spend several
weeks at the brides home in Louisa
County before returning TO Redlands.
Cal. the home of the groom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
Mans nm and cumleres for distance

Mans Iiill and Cumieres for u distance
of three quarters of mile.
The French battalions. however
which had retired before the unpre-
cedented artillery fire. re- formed and
made desperate counterattack. sup
ported by re-cnforccmcnts After
nearly two hours of violent lighting,
they recovered all the lost ground
The infantry lighting in this struggle
is described as the fierccst OF the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
GRADUATING EXERCISES HELD

session of the MartinsviiIe High school
Ia Drought to
Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch1
AK ;MARTINSVnLLE, VA. juno 1.-The
closing exercises of the Martinsville
High School took place here on Tues.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-02
nonrd Rcnllce To Wicker.

Replying to request from the
Young Mems Progressive Association.
of which John j. Wicker, Jr., is presi-
dent. as TO the cause of the dismissal
OF several city employees recently from
the Gas Department. the Administra-
tive Board yesterday instructed the
clerk to write the association advising
ii that the boards action was caused
by the necessity OF the situation. and
based upon the best Judgment of which
II Was capable
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

or the ballot for women will think more Of
Hughes for the courage of his convictions as
they know he will not be afraid to stand pat on
what he believes when he is seated in the pre-
sidential chair.
One OF the very things that has brought the
contempt Of the people on Wilson is his canny
method as he sidestepped this issue from poll
teal reasons only.
Wish what we might and argue as we may,
the suffrage issue is one OF the big ones in the
campaign and has got to be met. Charles Z,
Hughes is not afraid to meet it and Woodrow
Wilson is.
Some critics are saying that his courage may
but after all, the time is here when the voters
OF the country delight in a man who forgets
politics and the influence Of political action in
the face OF beliefs and the courage to stand for
them.
1t Is sometimes difficult to know Just how
far any certain action will affect the public.
Just at this time the people are sizing up the
new candidate, and they might turn against
him for opinions or toward him for his frank
ness and open expressions of his beliefs.
Certainly it is a relief from the wavcring
policy Of the present chief executive who seems
afraid to express himself, but continues the
system OF watchful waiting.
Il is by no means impossible that the winning
ri the reputation for having the courage of his
convictions will be the making OF the PcrnDli-
nominee.
Il : sot likely that it will materially inio"c
linn in the estimation OF the voters If his corn-
try. 9ae thing is sure and that is tia, no one
can hereafter charge Charles F. Hughes with
timidity or unwillingness to state where he
stands on public questions.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
New Mexico
The Land of Opportunity
-oOo---

not to make improvements that would
necessitate burdensome taxes in Or
der to meet the payments.
At the time Of its admission into
the Union, the State of New Mexico
was granted 100000 acres Of Gov
eminent land, the proceeds from
which were to be used for specified
purposes, including the maintenance
of certain educational institutions
throughout the state. This has en-
abled these institutions and the pub
lie schools of New Mexico to be con-
Quoted successfully with but little aid
from general taxation, and the edu-
cationa1, semi-charitable and penal
institutions of the state are equipped
in a manner that would do credit to
any of the older commonwealth, and,
with Improvements that may be nee
essary with increased growth, will
be adequate for many years to come.
State taxes, therefore, are not op-
pressive, and under the wise provis-
ion of the Constitution cannot be
made so. The territorial tax rate
for government purposes in 1909 was
ID mills in 1910 it was II mills in
1911, 10 mills, while at the present
time, 1916, it is but 3.o5 mills. This
reduction was made possible by the
increase in property values, as well
as careful administration of state
affairs. With financial conditions in
the state as they are, the new conner
may rest assured that the foundation
is sound, and that the danger Of in
crcasing taxation has been practical
lu eliminated
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
STILL CONTINUES

The wilson National Opera Bouffe Com
pany still continues to give performances on
the Mexican situation.
It cannot be honestly expected thai the in
ternational Joint commission for the adjust
mcnt Of differences between this country and
Mexico will amount to anything of value, or
permanently end the differences between the
two countries.
The whole scheme is too childish to be SER
iously considered and it would be so recognize
ed by the American electorate. It is not to
be believed that even the self-deceptive powers
at Washington are really deluded by it
1t will be recognized that the real intent of
this latest move is to create a diversion and
cause delay until after the election is past.
The bombastic, high sounding title accorded
Carranza is just bunk and piffle When the
United States government addresses him as
"Citizen First Chief of The Constitutional
4 Amy, NIitI S0I Will lIN NtSNttlNC PoNSl y
the Union it gives the whole scheme away.
There is no constitutional army as there is
no constitution, that instrument having been
long since tossed into the discard. There is
no constitutional army and has not been one
since tie preStnt turmoil in Mexico comrlen-
cc1. and indeed there was none prior to that
time. Carranza is not Citizen First Chief. and
has never been. He is but an usurper, recog-
nized by the present administration, as a mat
ter of policy only and that policy has proven
ineffective and misguided.
AS a matter of fact the country will not be
deceived by thinking that any real benefit viii
accrue from this latest ~effusion from the Wlnte
llcuse. and it will be recognized in its true
light as d device to keep things quiet after the
c~'ettion is over.
Even if the commission came to an agree
ment, no one believes that Carranza will hold
to it. He has never shown one sign of graft
tude nor honor. He will hold to an agree
ncnt lust 50 long as he considers it OF value
to himself and no longer.
The present action On the part of the admin
i%stration is but a political scheme TO tide over
the intervening time from now until the Nov
verdict.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
AREA OF NEW X /

The total area OF the State of New
Mexico is l22,503 square miles, or
approximately 7S,40l ,o20 acres. II
covers d territory greater than all
the states of New England combin-
ed. A single National Forest in this
state is larger than both Delaware
and Rhode Island together. Consid-
ering this fact it may readily be seer
that conditions here are not crowded
and that there is plenty OF room in
which to expand.
New Mexico is the Land OF OPP
p%ortunity reckoning the homeseek-
er, the permanent investor and the
capitalist. But it must not be as
sumed that it offers immediate re-
turns on any investment. No one
should come here with the idea that
a living may be made from the very
beginning, for that is not possible in
any country. One should have a
working capital that would meet all
requirements for living and improve
ments until productions are suffi-
cient to supply the needs. Otherwise
the results are sure to be unsatisfac-
tory and may be disastrous. But to
the mar of average means, coupled
with an intelligent application of en-
ergy, there are splendid opportuni-
ties in New Mexico for increasing
his wealth. There r many large
tracts still remaining open to entry
located in the mountainous sections
but available for farming, while there
are several million acres which can
become available and profitable by
being brought under irrigation by
storage of water, diversion or by
pumping. Then there is the dry
farming method which has been am
ply proven IN many parts OF the
state, and under it sone surprisingly
profitable farms have been developed.
Land in New Mexico during the
past two years has been taken up
at a very rapid rate, and it would
be well for those that may be look
ing to the southwest for a location,
not to delay their coming to this
state too long. But come and inves-
tigate conditions first. and then bring
your family if you decide to stay.
There are many land grants in
New Mexico, of various kinds pecul-
lar to the west. Among them are
some that were made to individuals
and to communities by the Spanish
and Mexican governments, respec-
lively, and later confirmed by the
United States. There are large In
dian reservations and grants to Pu-
cblO Indians; military reservations;
National Forests; grants to railroads;
coal and oil lands temporarily with.
drawn from entry by the Government,
and lands set aside for school pur-
noses, but beside these there yet re-
main open to the entryman a mag
acreage awaiting his coming.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
HOW TO ACQUIRE STATE
N

Among the numerous inquiries
reach;r@ the State Land Office, there
is zone more inSistent than that
which pertains to the preliminary
proceedings necessary to the acquir-
ing Of state lands by purchase, and
for this reason the explanations
herein given are very explicit in or
der that those unfamiliar with such
matters may he fully informed on the
subject.
In the first place it must be under
stood that the twelve million acres
originally granted to the State of
New Mexico, to which reference is
hereinbeiOre made under the caption
Finances and TaXation," were not
set aside in any particular section of
the state, but have been selected
from unoccupied lands of the u. S.
Government, located in the various
counties of the state. The State Land
Office has no complete list of these
lands for distribution, as it is await
ing final action by the u. S. Govern
ment on approximately three million
acres which have not yet been clear
listed, (Which is equivalent to a pat
ent) to the state.
Therefore, the first step necessary
for anyone desiring to acquire state
lands in New Mexico, is to make a
personal investigation of either the
entire state, some county, or parti-
c~ularly locality, as the case may be,
and beside upon certain lands as de-
sirable for investment. Having made
personal investigation, it is me-
cessary, if you are not acquainted
with land descriptions, to have a good
surveyor, or some other competent
person. give you the exact descrip-
ton of the land as to section, town
ship and range.
Having completed these necessary
the next course is to
come to, or communicate with the
State Land Office. in the Capitol
building at Santa Fe, and secure
blanks, furnished free of
cost by this office, upon which to
make application to purchase the
and. and in such application a de-
scription of the land must be given
N accordance with that made by the
surveyor employed to run the lines:
application must be properly
by the applicant and sworn
TO by him before a notary public. 1t
be accompanied by an ap-
oraisement of the land. made by a
1isinterested party; and also at the