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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
ladies. Rroneho RldIna Prlrs.

Tucumcari.-Some of the best bron.
cho riders in the world will enter the
contests in the First Annual Cowboys
Reunion to be held in Tucumcari, Oct.
3, 4, 5. The executive committee has
arranged an additional event, to be
known as a ladies' broncho riding con.
test, with a purse of 500.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
Legislature Acted Within lie Rlubt,.

Santa Fe-In providing that the
Clark public monies bill should not
become effective until Jan. !, 1917.
the last State Legislature was wholly
within its rights. according to a de-
cision of the State Supreme Court.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
Gen. Adams Bids Farewell to Army.

Deming.-Brig. Gen. Granger Adams,
who reached the age limit for active
service, babe farewell to the United
States army at a banquet given in his
honor by officers Of the Fourth sepa-
rate brigade. Col. e. f. Glenn Of the
Eighteenth regular infantry took com.
mand of the Deming camp.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
An Eye 70 Ruslness

This play is the worst ever. 1 am
going to demand my money back"
wait until after the next act, old
man. Ten years elapse between acts
1 and 3, and you can demand interest
on your money for that length OF
time"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
No Fun in That.

why did you break the engage.
ment?'
well, my fiancee got to initiating
one of these movie queens. She
thought it was cute TO shoot me q swift
kiss under the ear
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

A German submarine bombarded a
British town and killed n woman.
Somehow, the women are always get
ting in the way Of the submarine at
tacks, possibly with the perverslty OF
their sex, when the assailants would
rather bring down fighters.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

But perhaps the country is need
lessly disturbed about those sharks
biting of peoples legs. The experts
declare that this sort Of thing very
seldom happens. And hardly ever
twice TO the same person.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

We have our moments Of depression
over the mosquito situation when we
reflect that it may be said in the
sharks favor that he bites the leg off
all in one piece and has 1t over with.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

The fall styles are on exhibition.
and the girls say that they are scrump-
tiOus. But don't let that worry you.
YOun be permitted to wear your last
years furnace gloves just as you ex-
pected TO.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

When q girl is scheduled to become
n bride In about W. months, she looks
down In pity from her summit Of
ecstasy upon the poor %prlncesses and
queens Of the earth.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Few American institutions are so
firmly established as the custom Of
taking exhaustive testimony after the
harm has been done.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Say what you will, the annoyance
that people who don't work can give
people who do is entirely beyond COM
putatiOn.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

The man who clings to an old-fash-
Toned motor car is at least protected
from thieves. Nobody Is going to steal
"A car he has TO crank up first.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Az there are still 100000 men
without automobiles In this country
the motor car makers can save their
tears for n later date.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

It begins TO look rs though nothing
would end the European struggle ex-
cept the intervention Of the lrreduclble
minimum.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Holland is protesting the seizure of.
fishing boats. The whole neutral world
is fast becoming one comprehensive
protest.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Temperance and lnbor are the two
real physicians Of man." Isn't II sur.
prlSing how many men make II a bust.
ness OF lodging these two particular
physicians
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Civilized methods in darkest Africa
would lead the natives to shoot craps
TO see whom they'd belong to after the
war.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Just as infantile paralysis is efrec-
tually banished by a fresh magazine
article the reckless malady breaks out
again.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Some day some bright chap is going
to achieve fame by inventing a smoke
consumer for rank cheap cigars.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Now that a study Of gifted children
is advocated every mother In the land
will begin to mke fresh interest In
preparedness.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Most Of the newspapers are printing
editorials on the shark. and not one
has a kind word to say.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Gasoline has taken a drop, but not,
like some Of those who use IL, a drop
too much.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Shoes will be lower and higher low
er on the instep and higher in the
pocket.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Canoes are excellent incentives for
learning TO swim.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

There are few spots in Europe where
the new masters haven't put the old
masters out Of business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

If you think courtesy doesn't cost
anything just try loaning a newly
rugged out fishing pole.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Going away on a vacation Is some
times less Of n problem than getting
back.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

It isn't the quality Of the stun that
makes It n luxury, but whether you
have the money TO pay for 1t.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

The color OF the sharks nose doesn't
matter IL its teeth are sound.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

About the only sure way of avoiding
an auto accident Is for q man to go
riding with his wife.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

The crab needs protection, 1t seems,
but like the creature itself, the laws
are backward In their case.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Bowl OF Bread and MIX Is Great
Aid TO Insomnia" but who wants TO
aid insomnia?
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Corn on the cob would be wholly
admirable II It had not ruined so many
summer a
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

A restaurant keeper accused of
cruelty towards a lobster insists 1t
isn't an animal. Still, II may be.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Doctors would obllge some nervous
people by telling them how to dress
10 avoid being struck by lightning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

The Russians are strong on high
speed. whether coming or going.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
NOW. All grocers. Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
AFTER SIX YEARS
OF SUFFERING
Woman Made Well byLydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Columbus, Ohio. II had almostgiven
up. had been sick for six years with
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-06
NEW MEXICO
STATE NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
COMING EVENTS.
Oct. -5-Woman's clubs annual most-
ing al Las Vegas.
Oct. 2-6-New Mexico Banksra' Asaoci-
alton Convention at Grand Canon,
AriG.
oct. IO-lS-Dona Ana County Fair at
a. Cruces.
oct. 5-15-Annual Convention Of South
western Holiness Assn at Moriarty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
SMALL COLONY HELPS
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
Mrs John Sept, Smiles with one
Hundred and Sixty-six Descend
ants Surrounding Her.

Celebrating her seventy hirth-
day Saturday, at the home Of her
daughter Mrs. Carrie Martin, In Hen
rico County, Mrs. John Selph an es-
teemed lady. formerly of Caroline
County. was surrounded hv large
number OF friends and relatives, in
GLIDING besides her nine children,
seventv-five grandchildren ana eighty
two great -gra udchildren.
Mrs seiph was very proud in look
ing upon her numerous descendants.
and the latter were happy in being
able TO he present on such an occe-
sion. The fart that there were so
many members Of the family. said
Mrs. Selph was evidently due to the
longevity Of the family from which
she descended
Tho children are scattered over
many parts Of the State, many ~ them
being residents Of Richmond The
living children are f. w. Selph, Of
Caroline Mrs. +. 3, Borkcv. of Caro-
line: Mrs. Thomas PAWS. of Caroline:
Mrs, John Chenault. of Caroline: A.
r. Selph. OF Caroline; Mrs, Carrie
Martin. Of Henrico: c. ". Selph. John
A. SeIph and Mrs. NJ wejser. OF Rich
mond
One OF her sons, John A. Sclph. ~
Richmond, Is president If the .Eich-
noild Construction Company and was
member of Common Council for a
long time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
METHODIST CHURCHES
MAY JOIN FORCES
! woodland Heights and West End Ma
| Unite and Build Handsome
| Church Home.
A committee has been appointed by

A committee has been appointed by
the Woodland Heights Methodist
Church to confer with q committee
from West End Methodist Church rel
alive TO the selection of site for
new building for the latter church, or
the probable consolidation OF the
churches,
The Woodland Heights Methodist
Church was organized three years ago
but since that time there have been
great Developments. That part of the
city was annexed about year age,
and the opening of new streets in
upper woodland Heights and Swans
eore will make the territory more COM
pact The City School Board has also
enlarged Franklin School so that II
will care for the entire annexed terri
tory.
The congregation OF the West End
Methodist Church has used the edi-
flee on Hull Street. near Twenty
fifth Street, for more than thirty
five years. For a long time the con-
gregatior has felt that its present
location In far from the center of
its membership and altogether I'M
suitable for future development OF
it's work The question that con-
fronts the church lie simply that II
shall surrender a large part OF its
field in the selection of site for a
new church and build only for the
Hull Street section, OF fake the
Franklin school as center and
build at another location that prom
ises much The West End Church
has 400 members and the Woodland
Heights Church about 80 members,
II Is not unlikely that the joint
committees Of the two churches will
be able 10 find two reasons for con-
solidation, inasmuch as the West End
Church In forced to move and the
Woodland Heights Church has not
erected a permanent building. and 1t
Is believed that the consolidation can
be effected without any financial loss.
The combined church would be In a
position 10 erect a building that would
amply take care of the future work
Of the community and do credit to
Methodism.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02

the moral sense. Therefore, we rec
ommend the provision by our city OF q
local censorship board.
Resolved, further. That while II Is
proper for the strong arm of the law
to be ever invoked in the interest OF
public order and decorum and 10
shield as far as possible the boys and
girls from dangerous pitfalls. we 90
not forget that even stringent ordi"
nances faithfully executed cannot
take the place of proper home train
ing and parental oversight"
At intermission the ladies OF
Frances Willard Union. which enter
tanned the convention. served the DEL
egates with a handsome repast MIS-.
L. ]. Palmore was the excellent head
of the committee, who was assisted by
Mrs. Woodward and others or the
Progressive Hostess Union.
Much routine bushes of import
ance was transacted at the afternoon
session and the occasion was generally
pronounced to have been one OF the
most interesting in the history of the
organization, while Frances Willard
Union was accorded a hearty vote OF
thanks for its splendid entertainment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
DATES CONFLICT
So DINNER POSTPONED
Annual Feast of Richmond College
Alumni Gives Way to state Y. NJ.
G. A. Dfnner-wnl Take Place
March. 10.

On account OF the dinner to he given
by the State Young Mems Christian
Association, under the auspices OF the
Governor of Virginia. OH Saturday
evening. the annual dinner of the
Richmond Chapter of the Alumni AS
ISOLATION OF Richmond College has
been postponed. The gathering OF the
Richmond College men had been ad-
vertised for the same place and hour
as that of the Young Mems Christian
Association, but as number OF the
alumni have signifed their desire 10
attend both dinners, It was thought
best to hold that of the college alumni
at a later date. At meeting OF the
executive committee Of the Richmond
chapter last night. IL was decided 10
have this dinner at the Jefferson Hotel
on Friday, March 10. at 1880 p. NJ.
Secretary Claude NJ Dean, OF the
Richmond chapter. reports that
large number OF the local alumni nave
notified him OF their intention to at
tend this annual dinner. and from
present prospects II seems that the de-
lightf1ll occasions of former years Will
be eclipsed The presence of nearly
twenty Richmond College men VINO
are members OF the present General
ssem bly, Of Virginia will be an IN
teresting feature Of the gathering. and
many other prominent state and city
officials have announced that they will
attend. There will be no formal
speeches on the program. but mum =
her Of short. pithy talks will be made.
and q large gathering OF the alumni
Ia expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
HEAR MRS. SAMPSON ON
Student LIFE IN PARIS
Art Club Entertained BY Stories of
French Hfe-Franz NittOr n
Visitor.

Student Life in Paris" was the
theme of a reading at the Art Club
of Richmond Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Henry Aylett Sampson. from her
recent book, Molly Browns Orchard
Home" Mrs. Sampson was herself an
art student in the Latin quarter. and
her account of the happy-go- lucky
life In the studio was delightful and
brought back many happy memories
to those of the audience who had
studied in Paris. Molly Browns
Orchard Home" is the latest of the
Molly Brown" series. in which Mol
Iy, after graduating from college, goes
to Paris with an art-student friend
to study at tho Sorbonne.
Vivid scenes of life among the stu
cents were placed before the audi
cnce-afternoon tea in the studio OF
a student who wore her painting
blouse backwards when the paint grew
too thick on the front-and whose
neighbor and childhood friend was a
man who wore a velvet jacket and a
Byronic collar. and was entangled In
the Cubist movement. Another scene
showed a wedding party Mt Saint
Cloud, where the dancers drew ono
DI lHc American StubEltto iulO A'ie It's
tivities.
At Versailles the astonished Ameri-
can art student saw before tie Tria
non Marie Antoinette and her court
Benjamin Franklin in attendance---"A
furious person I'm shirtsleeves came
tearing across the terr1ce--in plain
American he berated Marie Antoin-
cite, the grave monsieur d'Artnis, and
even the dgnified Franklin, and
strange to SAY. they took It verv
miably. Moving picture actors" cx-
claimed Judy.
Admiral Harrie Webster introduced
the author who began with a charm
ing unpublished story called Easter
Rabbits" which WIS greatly enjoyed
by the grown-ups az we'll as the lttle
ones present.
After the reading the audience ad-
journed TO the tea-room, which was
prettily decorated with Ia France
roses, and was presided over by Miss
Eliza beth Davenport.
An interesting feature of the after
noon was visit from Franz Nittor
the noted sculptor who win shortly
hold an exhibit Of his hronzes ~ the
Art club Mr.. Eittor left last evening
for Washington. who're he will toda'
commence work or bust 90 Prcsi-
dent Wilson. He has arranged T.
model the President IN his office al
work, rather than TO have formal SIT.
tingr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
J|TNtURS PROTEST
AGAINST NEW Law

Members OF the Richmond Jitney
Association will enter a protest against
the passage of Senate bill No. 3Sa.
which provides for the placing of the
driver under the State Corporation
Commission and the raising Of taxes
on the cars. At meeting held Tues
DAY night In the Motor supply Com
pany building committee was APP
pointed to confer with the Richmond
representatives In both branches of
the State Legislature in an effort to
have the bill recommitted to the fl
nance committee so that they may
be able TO appear before it and pre-
sent their claims,
The jitneurs have just become aware
of the fact that such provision has
been incorporated in the measure. and
they decided to lose no time in enter
ing a protest against the passage of
the bill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
rAvORS CENSORSHIP: STRESSES
PARENTAL OVERSIGHT

Discussion regarding the public
amusements question resulted in the
M ssage Of the following resolution:
"Resolved, That we view with con-
Germ and alarm what the prevailing
aninion recognizes as an increasing
tendency on the part OF public amuse-
merit places to transcend the proper
hounds of modesty and prophet. The
CITY authorities have been ever vigil
liant to debar indecent plays. but the
present danger appears chiefly in
sldious and covert rather thai open
and fragrant, In this: That some
times exhibitions which are not chief
ly indecent or immoral contain a
modicum of vicious or immidest
scenes or lines. and vulgar sugges-
lions, which are especially harmful to
the MINIS of the young. We make no
indfscriminate war on the stage or
the sphotoplay, but We are convinced
that special and adequate precautions
should be exercised to guard against
the production OF any picture or play
that Is, not entirely free from the dan
ger Of vitiating good taste or bunting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02

I'm a few months the liquor apollo
gists will point to a decrease in the
population of Iowa and argue the
deadly effect OF prohibition" says the
Nebraska State Journal OF Lincoln.
The fact that the decrease in popula-
ton took place before the saloons were
closed will be withheld. In the dis
honest fashion characteristic of all
whiskey arguments. During the last
five years of the saloons in Iowa the
State lost several thousand people. The
forces that caused this loss--the high
price OF farm land and the movement
of the people to the cities are among
them---.wili doubtless continue long af-
ter the saloons have baen put gu. OF
businexs.T
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
Titanic Survivor a Bride.

New York. March 1.-The enga ge-
ment of Miss Theodate Pope. daughter
of the late Colonel Albert A. Pope. a
weii-known architect, 70 John Wal
lace Riddle, former United States am
bassador to Russia, was announced
today.
Miss Pope was one of the survivors
of the Titanic disaster. She has made
her home In the city for a number of
years. No date has, heep set for the
wedding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
AND STOP CATARRlI
Tells How To Open Cogged Nos
trils and End Head Colds.
nom ents

| You feel fine In a few moments.
Your cold In head or catarrh will be
gone. Your clogged uostrils will open.
The air passages OF your head viii
clear and you can breathe freely. No
imore dizziness, headache; no hawking,
Isnuffling, mucous discharges or dry
ness; no struggling for breath at night.
| Tell your druggist you want small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply q
little OF this fragrant, antiseptic cream
lin your postrils, let il penetrate
Through every AIR passage of the head +:
soothe and heal the swollen. inflamed
mucous membrane, and relief, comes
instantly.
1t is just what every cold and ca
tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuff
ed-up and miserable ADV.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
Ia Follette's only Opponeut

Fargo, N. D., March limited
States Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette
will have to defeat only Fl. y. Ester
brook. of New York. to carry North
Dakota's presidential election on
March 81.
La Toilette and Esterbrook are the
only candidates,
Woodrow Wilson also has clear
field on the Democratic side. To-
day the time for filing petitions ex-
pired.
There is split in the Democratic
delegates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
POSTAL INCREASE IS
NEARLY $4,000
Richmond's business For February
beats Previous Year by GreAt
Majority.

Postal receipts for the month just
ended showed an increase of almost
IA per cent over those of Februs ~,
1918. The receipts for February OF
this year were ss0,9so.5a, against S7I.-
1870 for February of last year. which
is an increase of se,sos.ss. or 1878 per
cent.
The customs receipts Shove ed q slight
decrease over February. 1918, falling
short by more than $1,000 OF equaling
those of last year. Tho receipts for
this month were ss1,321.o2. while those
OF last February were s62.411.15.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
INCOME TAX LIMIT :
LAST MIDNIGHT
Those who Failed to settle VIII &c %
Uncle SANS Delinquent List
ThIn Morning.

Those who failed 20 pay their income
taxes by 10 O'Clock last night at the
United States internal revenue oflieg
will be placed on the delinquent list
today bv Deputy Collector j. r. Wade.
Many Of those who had failed to pay
UP took advantage of the opportunity
last night but 1t is understood that
number will be placed on the delinduent
list this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02

Allen. the ceremony having taken
place at the rectory OF ST. PatrtcRs
Church Washington, ID. G.
Wed at City Point
Clerk Robert q. Bass, of the Hust-
ings Court, issued a marriage license
today to Miss Ruth Bass and James
Ellis Mcdonald, the ceremony to take
place this evening at City Point. The
bride-to-be is a native of Raleigh, n.
c.. and the groom is OF Roanoke.
Both have recently resided in Peters
burg.
Held-Up and Robbed.
Mr.. James Zahradka, citizen OF
Prince George County. was held-up
and robbed about O'Clock yester-
day afternoon while on his way from
his home ian Petersburg. Soon after
reaching Petersburg, Mr.. Zachradka
recognized one OF the highwaymen,
who had only short time before re-
lieved him OF $2S.
Couldn't Get Store; Failed.
W. A. Brockwell, shoe dealer for
the past ten years engaged in business
on Sycamore Street, opposite Court
house Avenue. filed deed of assign
ment today for the benefit OF his cred
itors, Bernard c. Syme was named
trustee. The liabilities will amount
to $500 with assets about sufficient
TO cover the WnOle. InaDliIy 10 So
cure a store In which to continue bus
mess is given by Mr. Brockwell as
the principle reason for making an
assignment.
Three Hoid-Up Reported.
Three hold-up by negro highway
men were reported here from Prince
George County early tonight. Arthur
lIll a driver for the Guernsey Dairy
Hatcher s. Seward. proprietor. was
held up a short distance from the city,
on the bridge over the Norfolk and
Western Belt Line. robbed of a small
amount of-mouey and revolver. lie
was forced by the highwaymen 10
take off his shoes and hat, but they
returned these to him. A dryer for
the Walnut Hi Dairy, owned By
Slater, was also held up and searched
but he had nothing of value and was
not molested. A driver tor Mr.
Rudy, a prominent farmer of Prince
George was held up, it is believed
~by the same bighwaymen, and was
shot when he resisted His Condi'
ton is not serious The highwaymen
have not been apprehended.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02

The shops are 40 full OF number
of new things TO make homework
and cooking easier and more con-
yenIeut. that IT, Is wonder We don't
All turn cooks and housekeepers,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-02
Marriage Announced

/ nounced the marriage of their daugh
ter. Nellie Genevieve. to Lendys Il