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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06

Recent studies have shown that, IN
theories ~ the universe, the inAu-
ence Of pressure must be considered
with that Of temperature. The pres
sure of the atmosphere about ne
ynries but little, but within the earth
and about matter elsewhere the range
ia from that Of q to-cslled vacuum
IN millions Of atmospheres. With an
atmosphere Of the composition Of our
own, a pressure some hundreds Of
times greater would completely
transform the face Of nature.
Pointing this out 10 the Swiss So
cicty Of Natural Sciences, DR.. L.
Briner stated that the enormous
quickening Of chemical action by the
high pressure would doubtless speed
lily give rise to a host Of new chom-
ical compounds, perOHides and tho
like. and. on the other hand, would
cause TO disappear quickly substances
now thought Of as stable, such as
nitrous oxide and carbon monoxido
gpses. High pressure in the stars
seems to act chiefly in giving stabil-
ity TO simple or compound bodies,
whose molecules, at ordinary pres
sures, would be broken up by the
high temperature. Hydrogen, for ey-
ample, at atmospheric pressure Is
found to be only 6 per cent dissOciat-
cd into It's atoms at a temperature
Of 5000 degrees, but 90 per cent at
5000 degrees; and at a temperature
Of 600 degrees is only 2 per cent
dissociated at a pressure Of 100000
atmosphercs, but so per cent at ten
atmospheres.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
MAKING DESERT ISLE BLOOM
Government Forestry Expects Endssv.
or 10 Reclaim Portion " kahool-
lave Of Hawaiian Group.

In the hope Of retaining Il from
desert conditions, the Hawaiian
island Of Kahoollawe, about ten
miles by six in size, with a maximum
height Of 1,425 feet, was in 1910
made a territorial forest reservation.
Il had been once a half-barren place
of exile for criminals, but in 1854
was leased as a sheep ranch. Since
then, according to c. S. Judd, super
intendent Of forestry, overrunning
by wild stock has destroyed the turf
on the higher portions, exposing the
soil to erosion by the continuous
sweep Of the trade winds. About a
third Of the island has been wearing
down excessively for 40 years, and
ON this portion little but hard pan
is left, with a few turf-topped isiets
six TO ten feet high in sheltered
places.
Though reclamation Of the sum-
NIT seems hopeless, early improve
ment is promised over two-thirds Of
the total area. As a first step, the
wild stock-chieAy goats--has been
greatly reduced, more than 1000 Of
these animals having been destroyed
in eight years. Native grasses and
weeds are showing increased growth
already, and the algarroba, or mes
quite, is rapidly forming a forest
Of $4,000 acres, which viii supply
wood for fuel, beans for stock feed,
and flowers for bee pasturage.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06

hit just as often as he wanted to hut
was unable To score a knockout. for
the "Bull" did not seem to mind the
rain uf blows a little bit. II would
not be- possible to find a man any
where that can stand up under the
punishment that Foster can, and he
is always game, hut no match for
Williams.
Young Dundee OF Troop q 18th
cavalry won from Battling Fletcher
of the 2ith Infantry in the second
round of a scheduled eight round
bout. scoring a clean knockout. This
was Dundees first fight here and he
pleased the fans. Ne is quick as q
flash and is there with the steam.
Kid Kane NJ the 2ith knocked out
Hard Hitting Swatts in the second
spasm Of scheduled six round go.
Every seat In the Crystal was TAX
en and il was estimated that 200
were standing. The attendance was
larger that at any Of the events
held here last summer when there
was supposed to be many more peo-
pie here than at the present time
Everything passed oG very orderly
and and there we're no disturbances
of any kind, and a good clean box
ing event was enjoyed by the bis
crowd.
Another contest will be held IL
the Crystal next Thursday evening
Six different bouts are on the care
and all are men we'll known among
the fans, Young Allen who has ha,
several fights here being on for al
eight round bout. us an all sta
east and every bout should be
real hummer.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
SHOWS STRENGTH OF HEART
Counting Of Pulse, After Certain Ply.
sleAl Exercise, plseloses Reserve
Force Of organ.

According 10 DIR. G. Lian, a
French physician, the mere counting
Of the pulse after a given physical
exercise will reveal whether the heart
can be depended on for extra effort
or not. His 250 tests, including 80
healthy persons, are said amply to
have confirmed that the pulse
changes are a good index Of the re-
serve force Of the heart.
Doctor Liam gives illustrations Of
the exercises he has found most con-
yenient and instructive for the pur-
pose. The first is gymnastic stepping
in one place, bending the knees, two
steps a second. This is kept up for
a minute. Then the patient stands
still without speaking, and the pulls,
is counted during the FIRST quarter Of
each minute thereafter until Oh,
count is the same as before the exer.
else. In the healthy this occurs IN
the third minute; with a weak hear
five TO seven minutes may be re
quircd for IL even to approach Tho
previous figure
Doctor Lian's Second test 10 &
have a weight Of II pounds scizec
with both hands and carried aboy'
the head and then swung down be
tween the parted and slightly 0cSe,
legs, which are firmly planted. Thi
is repeated five or six times in tn
course Of a minute, and the pulse b
then counted as before.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
ALASKAN FOOD PRICES HIGH
Potatoes and imported Vegetables Ne
Longer Eaten by Any Except
Wcll.to.oo, n 10 eald

Prices for food continue TO mount
higher and higher in Alaska; the
war with Germany made the excuse
for boosting prices which were al
ready almost out Of he reach Of most
persons Of moderate means II is re-
ported that potstocs and imported
vegetables are no longer eaten by any
except the well-to-do. Moose, carl
bou, sheep, deer, goats and most
furrcd and fcathered game is pro-
tocted by law at this season, but rti-
mors are abroad and not denied, that
violations Of the game laws will be
winked at by the public officials in
cases whore game constitutes the
only available food supply for a
family because Of the eHorbitant
prices.
Recently Alaskan merchants an-
nounccd a further advance Of Sl.50
n case for canned milk. This ar-
iiclo is now retailing at go cents a
can. As many Alaska babies are fed
ON canned milk, which must neces-
sarily be had to prevent their starva-
tion, this increase presents a more
serious problem than any other sin
gle article Of diet There are few
COWS in Alaska and fresh milk ia not
to be had at any price in most sec
tions.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06

that things developed so that II was
impossible TO continue a. a citizen
aud grow up With the place, and
hat II will grow up, nu matter what
the present handicap may be-, | be-
licyc inevitable,
"'y the way, my primary object
In writing this was to ask a favor Of
YOU We need here at this park
about I'VE burros, aud I will apprr-
rialr II very much II yuu will make
the effort Ia locate them for me,
want lhrm ~ cheap as possible and
will see Ia II personally that the
pnpulacc know that they originated
around Columbus, New Mexico. The
animals will be- used In films as w
have IN contemplation several west
ern pictures where they will ilt in-
TO the atmosphere nicely.
please remember me to my
friends, especially To Mr.. and Mrs
Burkhead, Mrs. Mosely and Mr.
Thrall.
With very best wishes hcliev,
me,
Sincerely,
RIfNNV RItNTINt
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
WILLIAMS WINS AGAIN
FROM bull" FOSTER

Rufus Williams defeated "Bull'
Foster in a fifteen round bout at
the Crystal Theatre Wednesday cv-
ening, II being the third time These
men had met in the ring, Williams
winning in each event. The second
fourth and thirteenth rounds in the
light Wednesday were even and all
the others were won by Williams
by a'widc margin. The colOred mar
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
PUTS WIND TO WORK.

A windmill constructed from
wagon wheel and barrel slaves, a gas
pipe for driving shaft, and two wood
On pulleys with belts, has been at
tached by a South Dakota man to
his wife's washtub. With this con-
trivance wind does not only the fam-
lily washing, but also runs the chick
enieed grinder, an emery wheel, an
egg beater and a churn.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
COURSE SHE DOES.

"Maw, did you know Mrs. Nabor
uses tobacco?' asked Edgar, out Of
breath.
Horrors, Edgar, you must be mis-
taken"
'So | amt ma, cause she sent me
to the store for some to use when she
was putin, away her winter clothes."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
INCREASE IN NUMBER EIGHTH
GRADE GRAnIATEs


Santa De-. ~ ". duly G.--Graduatcs
from the cishlh grade In the
rural schools of New Mexico during
| the past school year show au lu-
crease Of forty per cent over the
total Of the previous year according
TO compilation just completed by
the department of rducatiou. Re
ports from all rural schools Show
that q total of 100! boy, and girls
completed the eighth grade work
successfully II eighth grade grad
dates of the Incorporated cities and
towns be added the total oi those
now ready TO enter New Mexico high
schools In september is well over
300. The entire educational work
ing force Of the state is now en-
gagcd In systematic effort To in
ducc every boy aud girl who can du
So to go on into high school work.
| Attaching great Importance Ia
proper recognition Of completion of
the eighth grade work and To en-
couragmcnt for the student 10 pro-
essIFWtth his r,hiraiiun. state school
prrintcndcnt i. II, Wagner has
substituted this year handsome
autographed diploma for the liitlr
printed certificate given tu eighth
Grade graduates In the rural schools
In former year The diploma bears
, hc signature ot tho tate school
uprriulrndrnl, that uf The county
superintendent and al,u ol lhr
teacher who delivers II personally
~ the pupil Mailing uf LOSE "i
those diplomas tu the various conn
, irs has lust been completed 10y ih"
department. That the students have
been plpasrd with the diplom1s ..
shown by requests FROM graduate
, of former year, asking that then
: printed rrrliilralrs l." "Nrhnngr
. fer the more elaborate documents
: In discussing to-day The great IN
D crease IN number "r eighth grad,
graduates from the rural schools
Superintendent Wagner said he re-.
gardcd II ms the most convincing
evidence Of The extent and charac
ter of the advance In cducalioHa
efficiency made throughout TN
state lie looks for still large
: percentage OF increase in those com
plotting eighth grade work durinl
: The coming school year,
Following is a list Of the eight
grade graduates ~ Luna county, eN
!, 'usive Of those in municipal school
Harold Bowen Of llondale and I'm
oecne Crosby Of Hermanas bcin
the honor graduates;
D Ada Bowman and Harold Bowm9I
of Hnndale, Kathleen O'Connell q
Waterloo, ,Claude Chamberlain q
Deming, Jenny Rambo Of Miessl
lmogcne Crosby, Hermanas Will
Deity, Vera Chadhorn, Lois McCul
Tough, Frances Carter, Sonora Low
A, ettt Alpha Quasi George Farral
and Scnc Farrar of Columbus, Jo
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
JAPANs GREAT COAL FIELDS.

Recent surveys indicate that Ja-
pan controls the most extensive coal
deposits in the world, the Fushun
fields Of Manchuria, which are esti-
mated to contain more than sOO,-
900, 900 tons Of bituminous fuel.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
mn CROSS MEETING
WEDNESDAY JuIN II

Columbus branch of the Red Gross
Society viii hold their regular meet
ing at the NJ. T.. Church Wednesday
july iith at pm. Allmcmbcrs are
urged 10 be present., Everybody IN
tcrcsled In Red Cross work are also
invited 10 come out Ia this meeting
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
ONLY FloURArIvELN.

"They asked Bill at the recruiting
camp to tell what he knew about
the bayonet drill"
"What could he tell them about
the bayonetg"
"He was stuck"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
ITS SILENT MOMENTS.

Fricnd-"Ycs, sir, its an old az
ing and a true one, money talks"
D'Edbroko-"With me II goes with.
out saying"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
SUBURBAN CROUCH.

City Friend-At least that squash
vine looks healthy.
Suburbanite-Yes; | didn't plant
that, il grew itself.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
HAS SUCCESS ANYWAY.

Professor-As a success you have
been a failure.
Stude-Yes, hut as a failure Two
been a grand success.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06

Nimhall of lola, Ruby Osborn of
londalc. Myrtle Hnupland and Marie
Aaiscl ul Mountain View, James Ru-
srr CLAYTON, clifton llrnnug, Wal
rr llrnning Pauline llulliugrr and
Almun Long ul Myudus.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
THAT's DIFFERENT.

Mrs. Knagg not like some
women. I'm not given 10 small
talk" Mr.. Knugg-"But the lol'g
ialks-oh. myp
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06

ron UENr. BUTTS Drug Store
Iuildur. po,sr,,iun can be- given
August 1T. Tor further mforlm-
ion call at the Courier office ur the
goWnsilr office.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
NOT EXPENSIVE.

Molly-"Did she say he was a
good spcndery' Dolly-"Wcll, sho
said he always paid her attention"
Judge.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
HOW IT DEvELoPED.

BOwley-How long were you away
on your wedding tourP
Newedd-TOO long; il changed
into a lecture tour.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06
AN UNDESIRABLE COMPANION

Turtle-You say you don't caro-
for Mr.. Goatf
Rabbit--No; he's always butting
in where he isn't wanted.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-07-06

The W. g.. Z. I. meet, next Tues
lay at the N T.. church, The hom
set for three
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
Battle In MoonIlnht.

The pale moonlight that bathes each
night the several hundred frame build
ings at Fort Benjamin Harrison which
house the student officers and the reg
ular army men, shines also over the
tents of two Indiana National Guard
companies, the first Indiana field hos
pital and Ambulance Company No. !.
Late in the afternoon is bath time
with the student officers, and with the
regulars, and the lighthouses, one for
each company, are about the busiest
places at the fort, especially after II
round of trench-digging. But the men
Of the field hospital don't care for
bathing In the afternoon. Night time
Is the time for them. Their bath
houses are as open as the air, the
bathing facilities provided consisting
only of showers set up in the open
back Of their camp. So, late in the
evening, guards are set out, and forms,
pallid in the moonlight, emerge from
the tents, run to the showers, SILVER
I'm the cold water, and beat a hasty
retreat to the tents. - indianapolis
News.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
FOREIGN

The San Salvador volcano was in
eruption for two days. but no damage
was done.
Elihu Root. head Of the American
mission to Russia. has donated 5000
rubles to the soldiers OF Moscow.
-Four youths we're killed and nine
teen persons injured when police and
troops fired on a mob which was pill
Laying shops in Amsterdam.
The Canadian house OF commons
adopted the resolution by Premier
Borden passing to second reading the
bill for compulsory military service.
Fighting began at Lang Fang, about
thirty-five miles southeast Of Picking.
between the troops of General Chang
Hsun, supporter OF the monarchy, and
the forces of the Republicans.
Premier Lloyd George announced in
the house of commons that the Irish
convention would meet July 25 to deal
with preliminary business, including
the appointment of a chairman.
. A semi-official German statement
reaching Copenhagen reports that
food riots occurred not only In Stet-
tin and Dusseldorf, but also in two 81.
lesian cities, Gleiwitz and linden.
burg.
Operations were resumed in the coal
mines of district is, United Mine
Workers Of America, where several
thousand men have been on strike
since early in April, according to re-
ports received at Calgary, Alberta.
The note which the Argentine gov
eminent has sent to Germany on the
sinking of the Argentine vessels or.
ina and Toro, it is confirmed, demands
indemnity, satisfaction and assurance
that no more Argentine vessels will be
attacked.
According to a dispatch from
Buenos Aires to the London Times
the Argentine government has de
handed an immediate apology and in
demnity from Germany for the tor
pedoing Of the Argentine vessels
Oriana and Toro and a guarantee that
the Argentine flag will be respected in
the future.
The last units of the American eX-
peditionary forces, comprising vessels
loaded with supplies and horses, ar
rived in France amid the %screeching
of whistles and moaning of sirens.
Their coming. one week after the first
troops landed, was greeted almost as
warmly as the arrival of the troops
themselves, because 1t meant COM
plete success of the undertaking.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
SENATOR AS GOVERNOR
CLARK oFFIclATEs WHEN LIND
sEY VISITS AMARILLO.
Line Of Succession Stretched to Limit
When President Pro Tenn. Of
Senate Becomes Governor.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Santa F6, N. M-The line of sue
cession was stretched to it's end when
John S. Clark Of Las Vegas, president
pro tempore of the Senate of the State
Legislature, became governor of New
Mexico. He succeeded temporarily
to the office of governor when Gov
ernor w. e. Lindsey went to Amarillo,
Tex, to attend the convention Of the
Ozark Trails Association.
The constitution Of the state pro-
vides that when the governor is alb
sent from the state, OF for any other
resson is unable to discharge the du-
ties of the office, the lieutenant gov
ernor shall become governor. Next to
the line in succession is the secretary
Of state, who, in turn, is followed by
the president pro tempore of the Sen
ate.
Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca was elect
ed governor last November. When he
was nominated he was suffering with
pernicious anemia, and although he
took the oath of office on Jan. /, he
neve was in the executive office, but
was confined to the sanitarium until
the time of his death, which occusser
on Feb. 10.
w. K. Lindsey, lieutenant governor,
succeeded to the office upon the death
OF Governor de Baca. Antonio Lucero,
secretary of state, would be temporary
governor of New Mexico now, but he
also is absent from the state. He is
not in robust health and has gone
north to consult specialists.
1t is under these circumstances that
Senator Clark becomes the temporary
governor of New Mexico. He had no
notice of succession, and was not in
the capital. In fact, he may not have
known that he wal governor, for he
may not have been aware that both
Governor Lindsey and Secretary Lu-
Zero were both absent from the state.
In the event that Senator Clark
should have left the state during the
absence of Governor Lindsey and Sec
rotary Lucero, New Mexico would
have been without a governor. The
line of succession does not extend be,
yond the president pro tempore of the
Senate.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
Two sent 70 Peni one for LIZ.

East Las Vegas.-Two men who
probably will neve see the light OF
day as free men were lodged in the
state penitentiary at Santa Fe by
Sheriff Delgado Of San Miguel county.
Juan Angel, who pleaded guilty at the
recent term of court to the murder Of
q man last December, will serve from
ninety to 100 years in the %penitentiary,
or until death ends his sentence. Can
delario Ortiz, an old man, will serve
from two and one-half years to four
years, for cattle stealing.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
Walton Extols Loyal Response.

Silver City.-Congressman William
B. Walton, in the House at Washing
ton, paid an enthusiastic tribute to
the loyalty, patriotism and efficiency
of New Mexico in a speech in support
Of the presidents food control meas
ures. He pointed out that New Next
co has increased her production 25
per cent, has set an example of eff
ficiency in modelling food resources,
and has shown she has no slackers
nor draft-resisters. Incidentally Mr..
Walton predicted a 45,OOO,000 pound
crop of beans in the state this year.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
SEIZE AND BUY SPIRITS IN BOND.
Senate FaVors National Prohibition
During War, With the Exception
of Beer ana Wine.

Washington.-The Senate brought
the prohibition fight practically to an
end late Saturday afternoon, voting As
to 81 to substitute the Robinson adj
ministratiOn amendment as amended
for the House bone-dry prohibition
The Robinson amendment as amended
provides:
First-For the flat prohibition of the
use of foods, feeds and fruits in the
manufacture of distilled beverages.
Second-For the communicating of
all distilled spirits in bond at cost plus
10 per cen profit to the distillers.
Third-For the exemption of distill.
ers from all taxes On spirits comman.
deered.
Fourth-For the prohibition of the
importation of liquor.
1t completely ignores the question
Of prohibiting beer and wine.
Immediately after the adoption OF
the amendment, Senator Simmons
chairman OF the finance committee
moved TO recommit the 81 1870, OOO, 200
war revenue bill.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
Little Bodily Energy in Potatoes.

A pound of potatoes yields hardly
pound Of rice, cOrnmeal, or wheat.
This is partly because they r much
more watery and partly because a
large proportion is discarded with the
skins. Part Of this loss is inevitable
because the skin itself is not usually
considered good to eat but the more
c%arelessly potatoes ire pared, the more
Of the valuable edible substance goes
with the skin.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
Next Training Camp opens Aug. 9Th

Santa Fe.-Col. J. c. Lockett, Unit
ed States army, is now here to re-
ceive applications from throughout
New Mexico for the next officers re-
serve training camp which opens Aug.
9th at Leon Springs, Texas. New
Mexico's quota for the second camp
is 6S men. The second camp is to
provide officers for the second army
of 100000 men to be raised in this
country.0
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13
Dlsprovinu a Theory.

The man who had a theory was ex-
pounding it.
Everybody is more or less Of a
poet" he said. There's not a person
on earth, and there never has been a
person who hadn't a spark Of divine
atlatus. It's only a matter Of degree
of inspiration OF power to express, that
makes the difference"
81 disagree with you" put in an
auditor, positively. 'There was one
nan who couldn't have been a poet"
"Who was that, may I ask?"
adam"
How do you make out that Adam
couldn't have been a poet?"
"Why, that's simple. Poets are born
and not made Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-07-13

East Las Vegas.-Judge David J.
Leahy has reappointed the members
OF the board of trustees of the Las
Vegas land grant, who will serve for
two years more. The present board
has existed in its present personnel
for about six years. To it belongs
credit for having brought about the
signing of a contract for the compile
ton of the Las Vegas irrigation sys-
TEN. The plant will be completed this
year, It is expected.