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El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
|CO0L WEATHER CHECKS
WHEAT RUST DAMAGE
CORN CROP IN PARTS OF KANSAS
WILL BE FAILURE BECAUSE OF
DRoUTH
(By Leased Wire to New Mexican.l

(By Leased Wire to New Mexican.1
Washington. Aug. 16.-"Damage by
blight and rust continued on late
sown spring wheat in the northern
part Of the spring wheat area, and ex.
tended into northeastern Montana, al.
though the extension of rust damage
was checked somewhat by the cooler
weather that prevailed" the weather
bureau today announced in reviewing
crop conditions for the week which
ended yesterday in the national
weather and crop bulletin. Corn gen
orally was benefited by the weather
except in Kansas, Oklahoma, north
and west Texas.
I'm Kansas the prospect for corr de-
creased steadily and in many places
in that state the crop promises to be
a failure because of the lack OF rain, =
says the bulletin.
f'Corn was damaged beyond recov-
cry in much Of Oklahoma; also in both
states cutting for feed and ensilage
begun. Corn d~eteriorated in
northern Texas also but elsewhere in
that state the crop has matured.'
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
PROGRAM FOR STATE
TAXPAYERS MEETING
OF LIVE INTEREST
WILL ALSO SERVE AS REVIEW
or WORK OF ASSOCIATION
DURING PAST YEAR

An outline program for the annual
meeting Of the Taxpayers Associa'
ton Of New Mexico, to be held in the
high school auditorium, Albuquerque,
Thursday and Friday of State fair
week, September 2S and 30, was made
public here today by Director A. p.
James, indicating that in addition to
furnishing information upon the work
of the association during its first
year, and its plans for the coming
year, that matters win be presented
OF lively interest to every taxpayer
The outline program follows:
September os, 9 a.. m.
Address Of the Dresident-"The
Years WORTH. j. Hagerman.
New Mexico State Highways-The
Complete Plan-Estimated Cost OF
Maintenance 80 Permanent Plan OF
Management" James A. French, state
engineer. Discussion limited to 10
minutes each. Names to be announc,
ed.
Estate Control Of Bond Issues. Sup
plementing State Control Of Tax
Levies," G. G. Tunnel, tax commits
sioner "A. T.. e s. F. Ry company, Dis
cussions limited to 10 minutes each.
Names to be announced.
September 20, 9 a. m.
Central Purchasing Of School Sup
plies and Equipment" Atanacio Mon
toya, superintendent of schools for
Bernalillo county.
SHOULD Discretionary Power Be
NsxY1.. CAv,r&xr .~.guA1~l~~A n-l
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

|RNN~d NH.Zl.M. t IH
Chaves county Republicans named
delegates are Nathan Jaffa. I. 0. Full
len, A. ID. Grille and r. J.. Love, and
the a~lternates Tom B. Plat, r. q
Farley, DR.. Parsons and t. c. Tillot
son.
AT the Union county Democratic
convention, held in Clayton yesterday,
a double delegation was named to the
state convention here on August 80,
The delegates are j. ". Thompson, 2,
Gonzales, R. HI Lay, Jacob Pacheko,
T. S. Snyder, Leon P. Casados, Dan
Luchard, A. C. Miera, Paz Valverde,
G. G. Smith, G. m. Sanchez, Juan Du.
ran, A. w. Tanner, Candida Fisher, F.
@. de Baca, Ignacio Rael, j. G. Rog-
ers, G. W. Males, F. Borago, R, A.
Taradax, DR.. ChaiIton, Thomas Ed
mondson and John Spring.
AT the county convention, held in
Roswell Saturday, the Republicans of
Chaves county nominated a full coun-
ty ticket, with the exception Of a
county school superintendent, and
nominated one of the three represent
tatives that Chaves county is entitled
to, and a state senator. The nomi-
nees follow:
State senator, Medium Gray; for
legislature, A. A. Strickland; for
treasurer, w. p. Turner, Roswell; for
assessor, w ]. Wilson, Roswell; for
probate Judge, R, C. Reid, Roswell;
for county surveyor. Fred G. Hunt,
Roswell; for sheriff, Harry Thorne;
for commissioner District No. 1, A. r.
Meroney; District No. 2, Fred Miller.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
Wildcat Attends Girls
Picnic at Lake Valley;
Slain by Mere Man

lake Valley, N. NJ, Aug. 40
see the lionl" Was the exclamation
OF Miss Marie Knight as she was
about to "snop" a party Of girls lined
up against the big rock on Monument
peak. The lion turned out to be a
wildcat, but he was sufficiently large
to produce some thrills. A man was
sent for, and while waiting for him.
the girls guarded the cat. took his pic
ture, and eve amused him by throw
ing rocks at him. It was a triumphant
bunch Of heroines who brought his
dead body down to town.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

Alvan n. White, state school super
intendent, in a letter to Judge N. B
Laughlin, Democratic state chairman
announces that he has definitely de.
cided to stand for denomination. He
states that educational people
throughout New Mexico, as we'll as
political friends. have asked him to
seek the nomination again. III / am
not mistaken" he says, the people
are satisfied with the accomplish
ments Of my administration Of school
affairs and desire that l have an op-
portunity to finish a number, at least.
OF the educational programs now out
lined"
Mr.. Whites letter to Judge Laugh.
lin was written just before his depar.
ture for the southern part Of the
state. It follows:
Hon. \. B. Laughlin,
chairman Democratic State Cen
trail Committee,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
my Dear Judge daughlin: On sew
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
FREIGHT CAR
SHORTAGE FEARED

A circular issued by the interstate
commerce commission, announcing
that a serious freight car shortage is
now threatened because of the heavy
movement of grain, has been received
here by the state corporation commits
sion. The circular asks shippers to
refrain from using cars for storage,
and requests carriers to guard against
all delay as far as possible. Only CO.
operation on the part of the carriers
and the shippers will prevent the Grip
pling of freight transportation, the
circular states.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
San Juan Republicans
for Vote on Suffrage
and Dry Amendment
Economy in Public Office and Other Desirable
things Advocated in Progressive Platform
Adopted; a Bouquet For Roosevelt

forces as to speedily and perma.
nently secure to u own people
along the border that peace and pro.
lection to which they are entitled,
and to insure to the l~awabiding citi-
zens of our war-torn sister republic
that steady support and assistance SO
greatly needed by them in their ef-
forts to establish a stable govern
ment.
Confident IN the righteousness Of
our national aspirations, we advocate
a preparednessi!on both land and sea
commensurate with the nations
needs and its greatness. The forces
of evil, whether these consist Of in
dividuals or Of states, have respect
for that government only which has
the power to enforce the law.
We advocates. and urge it upon our
state convention to advocate, the i'm
mediate submission to the voters of
New Mexico lof a. constitutional
amendment that shall grant full
rights of suffrage to the women OF
this state.
We advocate. and urge it upon our
state convention to advocate, the i'm.
mediate submission to the voters Of
New Mexico of a constitutional
amendment that shah provide for
statewide prohibition of the manufac
ture or sale Of alcoholic liquors, save
and except such wines as are used for
church purposes.
We demand, and will require, OF the
candidates nominated at this conven-
ton, II elected, an economic admins.
tration of their respective offices, and
an intelligent expenditure Of the rev
e~nue~derived from county taxation.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
OBTAIN ORDER
STOPPING INCREASES TO
NEW MEXICO POINTS
CORPORATION COMMISSIONER
OWEN HOPEFUL RAISES OF
RATES FROM CALIFORNIA MAY
BE HEADED OFF

Corporation Commissioners Oscar L.
Owen, who is now in Washington. in
company with Rate Expert B. F. Seq
gerson, in connection with the hearing
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission on protects of commissions
and shippers against proposed in
creased rates on California products
from Pacific coast points to inferno.
date and eastern points. under the
commissions decision in the Inter
mountain rate case, To-Day wired the
commission office here that 1t was
hoped to obtain an order s%uspending
the increases to New Mexico points.
The increases were scheduled to go
into effect September /. Messrs.
Owen and Seggerson are also repre-
senting the Arizona and Nevada com
missions at the hearing
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
Native Woman Kills
Drunk Negro at sails

Mountainair. N. NJ. Aug. IA
negro was shot and killed at sails a
few days ago. The shot was from a
~.22-calibre pistol fired by a native
woman The bullet entered the left
side and lodged in the stomach. The
mai attempted to enter the woman's
house at night. He had been drink
ing. The workmen at the rock
crusher made up a purse to bury the
negro.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
.PECOS COPPER CO.
EMPLOYS FORTY MEN
EXTENSIVE OPERATIONS in
PROGRESS ON GOLD AND COP.
PER PROPERTY ON UPPER
PEcoS RIVER

Lessees Of the Pecos Copper Com
pany properties on the Upper Pecos,
are now conducting extensive opera
tions, working forty men in three
shifts. The mine has four levels and
extensive workings, and r~etimbering
of the lower levels is in progress. A
two-compartment shaft is being
placed in shape, boilers. machinery.
etc, are to be put in and a good grade
of ore is being blocked out. It is I'M
for one year and it is stipulated that
derstood the property has been leased
a concentration must be built. The
mine is about ten miles above the
Valley Ranch.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
NEW CORPORATIONS FORMED

State Senator II. B. Holt and his
law partner, W. A. Sutherland, of Las
Cruces, are among the ~incorporators
of the First Investing company Of Las
Cruces. which filed articles with the
state corporation commission today.
The company has an authorized cap
ital of $4,000. OF which amount $751;
600 has been subscribed. The other
incorporators are Oscar G. Snow and
M. J. Snow, of MesilIa Park, and f.. J.
Woodruff, of Las Cruces.
The Herald Mining company, Of
Ration, also filed articles with the cor
poration commission today. The au-
thorized capital is 100000, and the
concern is starting business with
$4,000 paid in. The incorporators are
G. H. Nance, of Ration; w. R. McClel-
land. OF Los Angeles. Calf, and D. F.
Hunt, OF San Diego, Calf.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
coNvIcrs ARRIVE

New arrivals at the state peniten-
tiary are Thomas Botauu, sentenced
to 90 to S5 years for murder, and
Francisco Rodriguez. sentenced to 2
to 5 years for an assault with intent
to kill. Both are from Socorro coun-
ty, and were brought to Santa Fe BY
Sheriff Emil James.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
WELCOME 10
ELM BY SOVEREIGN
VOTERS or COLEAY;
SUPPORT is PLEDGED
cIMARRoN, MIAMI AND SPRINGER
GIVE CHAIRMAN GLAD HAND;
CLAIMED rs PER CENT OF ciTl-
zENs FAVOR INTERNATIONAL
ASPIRATIONS

Especial Dispatch to New MexIcan.)
Cimarron. N. NJ, Aug. 14.-Enthu-
sistic crowds welcomed Republican
State Chairman Ralph @. Ely in Col
fax county Friday and Saturday at
Cimarron, Miami and Springer and
the independent voters are taking
keen interest in the preconvention
campaign. Fully rs per cent of the
voters, it is alleged, are strong for Mr..
Ely and have pledged that his support
from the Colfax delegations will be
more than either Bursum, Romero or
Sargent will receive. He is the one
man, Republicans say, who can carry
this county in November.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
$1,000 PAID
OUT ON CONSTRUCTION
OF THE NEW MUSEUM
BULK or SUM FINbs WAY BACK
INTO SANTA FE TRADE CHAN.
NELs

Up to Saturday evening, the Mu-
scum has thus far this summer paid
out $7,219.3S in wages on the new
Museum building construction. prac-
tically all of which, it is said, has
found its way into the local trade
channels. For material $7,859,27 has
been expended, most of it with or
through local merchants.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

How often you hear men say, If
had 100000 l would be satisfied :
Eyes, and it's surprising the amount
of mental concentration fellows Of
that sort can bring to bear on Dor
rowing a quarter."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

Il saw You at the circus. Dobbins.'
yes, the children"
"Oh, don't give us the old excused
"The children were all away in the
country, and | had a chance to take
in the show and enjoy myself
Magazine.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

George NJ. Kinsell and family are
moving from their home on De Var
gas street, which Mr.. Kinsell has sold,
to Aqua FRA street.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
COUNTY TEACHERS TO
HAVE MEETING SATURDAY

The Santa Fe County Teachers as
ISOLATION viii meet at the High school
Saturday, August 10. with the follow
ing program:
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

HIGH school boys, or ladies'. Write
for sample and particulars. For a
live wire article. It's a friend to
every housekeeper. c. w. Konkle,
BOX 1S6, Antonito, Colo.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

right educational lines for the past
four and one-haaf years, and that the
policies which are now advancing III
educationally should not be changed,
but from time to time improved as
now proposed My training in the OF
flee has prepared me to do these
things effectively,
"You are at liberty to make any
8 you deem proper OF this letter,
and upon my return. / shall discuss
further the matters mentioned but
briefly herein.
with my kind, personal regards,
remain,
Sincerely yours,
"ALVAN N. WHITE"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
$4,000 Stolen From
North Vancouver, B. c

Vancouver, B. G., Aug. 15.-The
theft of $1O.s0O in currency and bonds
from the city treasurer's office of
North Vancouver was discovered
when the treasurer opened the vault
today. There was no indication that
the vault had been tempered with.
The lock worked perfectly today.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

We urgently request the presence
of all teachers and their friends at
both meetings OF the association.
CHAS. H. GOOCH,
PLACIDA BACA, President.
Secretary.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

Old lady: Here's : penny, my poor
man. Tell me, how did you become
so destitute?
lBeggas: ! was always like you,
mum, a-givin' away vast sums ter the
pore an, needy-Boston Transcript.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

Several names probably will be pre-
scented to the Democratic state con
vention for the nomination for state
school superintendent. Filadelfo Baca,
of San Miguel county, now assistant
state superintendent, is a candidate,
and Eddy county Is expected to back
w. A, Poore, and San Juan county J.
T.. fG. Swinney. Both Poore and
Swinney are county school superin-
tendents, and have been endorsed for
the state position by the teachers Of
their respective counties. c, G. Hill,
of Roswell, also has been mentioned
as a possible candidate.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
PROGRAM
2 O'Clock Session

OCtOCh SCoofoU
Address of Welcome ...........i
........... PROF. ]. H. Wagner
Response by President Of Associa-
ton ............ .Chas- H .GOccll
Our Next School Year".....,....
.....-..... j. -. Manuel Luldn
Discussion .......
why and How We Should Grow"
...s..t.e.......J Jose Ortiz y Baca
Discussion Observation-Disclosures.
MUSIC -......
Moonlight Schools and Their Pur-
pose" ..........s.. IF. l. Quintana
Discussion
Value OF Industrial Work" .......
.s................t.... Lee Akers
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17

Ear and John X. Stauffer
The recent action Of me Republican
county central committee in agreeing
to let Senator Catron pick the Santa
BE county delegates to the state con.
yention, which means the delivery OF
the entire delegation to Romero, was
communicated to Bursum by some of
his supporters here, and 1t is stated
that the Socorro county gubernatorial
candidate will be in Santa Fe within
a day or two to stir up trouble for
Uncle Tom and Sec. In consequence,
the Republican county convention on
August p may be a highly interesting
affair.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-17
GRANT COUNTY REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE w. .. MURRAN

The Republicans of Grant county,
at their convention in Silver City Sat!
urday, unanimously endorsed William
D. Murray, president Of the Silver
City National bank, for the Repub-
l:can nomination for state treasurer.
They selected Murray, r. R. Wicks,
Matt Fowler. L. H. Bartlett, Faris v,
Bush and E. M. Sawyer as delegates
to the state convention.
Delegates selected by the San Juan
county Republicans are Ross Mar
tinez, of La Plata; Frank A. Burdick
and A. L. Davis, of Pennington, and
Vance Walsh, Of Bloomfield.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-10
SPORT.

Ever Hammer defeated Joe Willing
at Kenosha, Wis, in tame ten-round
bout.
Another player has been added to
the list of 1916 Grizzlies who have
signed contracts. He is Johnny Kelle.
her of shortstop fame.
Creighton University has requested
University of Denver officials to hold
open football date for them at Omaha
either on Nov. II or %.
Les darcy, champion middleweight
pugilist of Australia, has Joined the
aviation corps He will go to the
scene of war for active service at
once.
Fred Fulton, Minnesota, and Jim
Flynn, Pueblo, Colo, were matched
for ten-round heavyweight bout be.
fore the National A. c. at Milwaukee
on March II.
Battling Nelson, former lightweight
champion pugilist of the world, has
completed the legal formula at Chi.
cago for divesting himself of his wife,
Fay King Nelson, formerly of Denver
A shipment of Texas polo ponies
for the Speedway Park Polo Club
was sent to the club from Thornton.
ILL.,, for training and pasturage, pre-
paratory to the opening of the Chi.
cago polo season.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-10
FOREIGN.

1t is reported that both Villa and
Zapata have accepted amnesty from
Diaz, and offered to end their careers
as outlaws to fight under his banner
John Redmond the Irish leader. is
sending every Irishman in the army
and navy on active service sprig OF
shamrock for St. Patrick's Day.
A Bucharest dispatch received by
Reuters Telegram Company by way
of Amsterdam says that the queen
mother, Elizabeth of Rumania (Car-
men Sylva) is dead.
The operation of Ireland's Home
Rule Act which was passed shortly
before the outbreak of the war has
again been postponed by an order in
council for six months, unless the war
is ended before that time.
The naval prize fund derived from
the sale of contraband goods seized
by the British navy and condemned by
prize courts now amounts to over
$3O.OOO,OOO. This fund will be distrib-
uted among all men of the navy. after
the war.
An official statement was issued by
the Japanese consul at Manila, T.
Sugimura, in which denial is made
that the Japanese government had
any connection with recent extensive
investment in the Philippines by its
nationals.
That the liner Maloja, sunk off
Dover with loss of more than 25O
lives. was torpedoed and did not
strike a mine, was the sensational
testimony offered at the coroners in
quest by Chief Officer Forbes at
Dover, England.
Mrs. Viereck, mother of the editor
of the Fatherland, a New York pro-
German publication, was stripped and
searched by British authorities at
Falmouth and also at the Downs when
the Dutch liner Nieuw Amsterdam
stopped at those ports according to
reports from The Hague.
Sir Edward Grey secretary for
foreign affairs, expressed the opin.
ion in the House of Commons that it
was very desirable at present that
published articles, cartoons, moving
pictures, ETC., should not give offense
to friendly nations, but he said they
could not be prevented unless they
contravened the law.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-10
WASHINGTON.

The army bill has been reported to
the Senate.
The annual agricultural appropria-
ton bill, carrying $24,5O1 ,O93, an in.
crease of $1,529,311 over the current
appropriation. was reported to the
House.
By vote of 6S to IA the Senate
carried out President Wilson's wish
and killed Senator Cores resolution
to warn Americans off armed belliger.
ent ships.
An encouraging report on the con.
dition and efficiency of the nations
sea forces was given the House naval
committee by Admiral Frank Fletch-
err, commander-in.chief Of the Atlantic
fleet. In individual fighting effici.
ency, Admiral Fletcher declared. the
dreadnoughts of the United States led
the world, while in the skill of its
officers and men the navy had no
reason to fear comparison of that Of
any other power.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-10
GENERAL.

A new national organization to he
known as "Vhe Friends of Irish Free
dom." was formed in New York.
Five thousand employees of Armour,
swift and Morris packing plants in
East st. Louis, ILL.,, have received an
unsolicited increase in wages.
Henry Ford said at Detroit that
he was not to be seriously con.
sidered as Republican candidate for
the presidency.
The firse recorded elopement in an
aeroplane encountered it's second
smash at San Francisco when Arthur
(ArD Smith, aviator, filed suit for di.
vorce from his wife who was Aimee
Cour of Fort Wayne, Ind. He charged
cruelty and that his wife's affections
were always on the wing.
Noah Lundy, farmer living near
Areola, ILL.,, is mourning the loss of
$3.50 in crisp United States chr.
rency. Lundy had secreted the bills
In mail order company's catalor
and while away from home his wife,
while cleaning house, burned the
book along with other waste papers.
Col. Everett o. Foss, formerly n
newspaper publisher Of Dover, N. IL.
who claimed the distinction of being
the only man to witness the assas.
slnation of two presidents is dead
He was at Ford's theater when Lin.
coin was shot and also was present
at the shooting of Garfield. He was
S5 wears of age
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-10
THREE SHOT over SUIT
MOTHER FATALLY INJURED AS
she RAN TOWARD HOUSE.
Testimony Given in Court Blamed for
ARRAY Near Boone, Twenty Miles
East Of Pueblo.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Pueblo.-W. c. Sparks was instant
" killed and John Akens and the lat
ter's mother were shot and seriously
Injured in an affray near Boone,
twenty miles east of Pueblo. The af-
fair is said to have been due to tes-
tmony given regarding land claim.
It is said Sparks went to the Akens
ranch and. with a revolver In hand,
stated that he was going to settle
the question" and Immediately
opened fire on John Akens. The first
shot hit Akens. The mother ran to-
ward the house, but a bullet from
Sparks revolver struck her in the
shoulder and she fell, 1t is said.
Chester Akens. brother of John.
was in the house and, seeing the af.
fray, is said to have seized rifle and
shot Sparks, killing him instantly.
Chester Akens is in the custody OF
the sheriff of Pueblo county. John
Akens and his mother are in Pu.
eblo hospital. Little hope is enter.
tained for their recovery.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-10
THE FIRST TASTE
Learned to Drink Coffee When q Boy.

II parents realized the fact that cof-
fee contains drug-caffeine-which
is especially harmful to children, they
would doubtless hesitate before giving
them coffee to drink.
when was q child in my mothers
arms and first began to nibble things
at the table, mother used to give me
sips Of coffee. And 30 I contracted
the coffee habit early.
I continued to use coffee until was
~, and when got into ONCE work
began to have nervous spells. Espe-
cially after breakfast I was 60 nery-
GUS ! could scarcely attend to my cor
respondence.
AT night, after having had coffee
for supper, could hardly sleep, and
on rising in the morning would feel
weak and nervous.
"A friend persuaded me to try Pos
tum.
Il can now get good sleep. am free
from nervousness and headaches.
recommend Postum to all coffee drink
ers."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be well boiled, 15c and 25c pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup Of hot wa
ter. and, with cream and sugar, makes
delicious beverage instantly. soc and
SOC tins.
Both forms are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.