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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-05-24

crews and the excellence of the YES
when British officer asked Rear Adj
miral w. S. Sims, in command Of the
flotilla, when he would be ready for
action.
Tomorrow morning." the American
replied. 1--WE got. our ships in shape
on the way over, and the men are
ready
It is not surprising that the first YES
sells to see active service are the de-
stroyers. The North sea is infested
with, German submarines, and it has
been demonstrated in the past that de-
fensive operations are of little avail
Naval experts agree that to wipe out
the submarine peril it will be neces
sary to conduct an extensive offensive
warfare and strike the hornets at their
nests In order to accomplish this the
sea is filed with vessels Of all types,
and from now on the waters adjacent
to Great Britain are going to be un-
healthy for enemy submarines.
Sims Stands High In Navy.
Admiral Sims, who commands the
American destroyers in European wa
tiers, is considered one Of the most eff
Gent officers in the service. He is a
native Of Canada and graduated from
the Naval academy in 1880.
After service in all parts of the
world, including intelligence duty as
naval attache at Paris and Petrograd,
he became inspector Of target prac-
tice of the Asiatic feet on board the
former cruiser New York now the
Saratoga) in 1902. Then he met Sill
Percy Scott, the best authority on gun
merry in the British navy, and as re-
suit obtained for use in the United
States navy the subcaliber method OF
target practice that brought American
gunnery to the front.
Admiral Sims was on duty at Wash
ington from 1902 to 1909, under tn,
Roosevelt administration, as genera
inspector in charge Of target practice
and brought American naval gunner.
j. to,a high plane Of efficiency. He wa
i naval aid to President Roosevelt iron
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-05-24
England Is Delighted to Have the
Active Cooperation Of the
United States Navy In
Submarine Warfare

1907 to 1909. Then, after command
ing the battleship Minnesota, he went
to the Naval War college for advanced
studies and in June, 1913, was chosen
by Secretary Daniels to take charge of
and reorganize the Atlantic torpedo
f1otilla. His wife is a daughter of
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, former secre-
tary of the interior.
More Boats to Follow.
Eventually all the American destroy
ers that can be spared from this side
of the Atlantic will be sent to the war
zone to aid the United States Destroy
ers which, since May 4, have been CO.
operating actively there with British
! and French naval forces.
An aggressive campaign to rid the
waters around allied ports of the q
boat menace is in full swing. It is be-
ing carried out in accordance with
| plans agreed upon at conferences held
| in London and Paris and participated
| in by Rear Admiral Sims.
! Secretary Daniels said:
1T has been the purpose of the Unit
ed States navy to give the largest mea-
sure Of assistance to the other countries
| at war with Germany that is consist.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-05-24
For Comfort of Men.

Immediately after the American resi-
dents of London learned that Ameri-
can warships were operating in Brit
ish waters they began to discuss meas
ures for the welfare Of the sailors. At
an informal conference it was decided
to provide for the Americans recrea-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-05-24
Most Efficient Foe.

>Destroyers have proved the most ef-
ficient foe of submarines. Their value
has been so great that all possible eff
fort has been concentrated by the navy
department upon adding to the Amer
lean f10tillas in the shortest time.
More than fifty new boats, swifter,
more powerful and seaworthy and
more heavily armed than any now in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-05-24

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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-05-24

ent with the full and complete protec-
waters"
Every officer and man on board the
swift American vessels is a veteran Of
the destroyer f1otilla. Life on a de-
stroyer is about the toughest kind Of
work which a sailor can encounter on
surface boat.
There is feeling in naval circles that
some American destroyers participated
in the raid on the German submarine
base at Zeebrugge, Belgium, few days
age. .-
From this time on the fight against
the submarines will be one continuous
offensive. It is planned to give the U
boats no rest day or night.
No announcement will be made as to
the bases from which the American de-
stroyers are opera ing-whethe they
are British or French or both. : .
"The important thing is that they
are in the thick of the fight against
the submarines" said one naval Off
Ger in close touch with the situation.
Furthermore, our destroyers are very
: busy, and they are going to be buster.
They are over there to get the Ger
man g boats, and they will land a lot
of them''
1t is not expected at the navy de-
partment that the aggressive cam
paign now being carried on will entire
~ clear the seas of submarines. If all
the submarines are driven to cover
they undoubtedly will come forth
1again at the first favorable, opportuni
ty. It will become increasingly difficult
for them, however, to leave and enter
the North sea as the number of swift
vessels in the allied patrol fleet is in
creased.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
KEEP BUSINESS GOING

is a much better patriotic slogan than patriotic
Economy" There are many who would have us
believe that patriotic economy means something
new. 1t means the elimination of waste an deXtrav-
agance-just what every American family should
not only be doing now, but should have been doing
during the past generations. 1t means Just what
every human being should always be dong-put
ting more efficiency in everything we do so that
each unit of money, energy and intelligence may ac
complish the utmost.
Patriotic economy does not mean the lowering
OF America S standard of living Cities and ecom-
munties must go with their civic improvements
Road building and public works must proceed Rail
roads must renew their equipment. Factories must
be kept going to their full capacity. Labor must
be employed Homes must be kept up. Merchandise
must be produced, distributed and used.
Our industries can be made more prolific only
if the people buy and the merchandise produced
The one thing that might halt business now is an
unpatriotic feeling of panic and false idea of pit
trlotic economy Don't be misled by wise prophets
whose predictions always SAVIOR Of calamity Anne
lea never was more prosperous and will continue to
be prosperous if you will help to keep business
going.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
ROBERT W. CHAMBERS SAYS

The Girl Phlipp0 Is the most
beautifully handled, most artistic mo-
ton picture have ever seen. 1t is
simply corking, In fact the whole pres
entalion Is perfectly delightful.
"In the role Of Philippa, Miss Anita
Stewart is most charming. admired
most the restraint In the interpreta-
tion of the part. have never seen n
more delightful piece Of acting than
that of Miss Stewart in the scene In
the cabaret when she is told by VIII
drcSe to spy on the American artist -
1t is charming.
"'rhe entire production is well east,
and s. Rankin Drew, the director, is
entitled 10 the greatest credit.
"ln fact, the whole performance Is
delightful, and most artistic. might
say bully"
Presented at the Lyceum Theatre
Tuesday and Wednesday, May IL and
lG. Matinee each day at 800. =
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
EXAMINATIONS FOR an
MAP0l|s APPOINTMENTS

Washington. ID. C.-Senator A. a.
Jones and Congressman W. Is. Walton
have arranged for an examination 10
be held at the University Of New Mex
leo on May ~, for appointments II
midshlpmen IN the United States Ma
val Academy an Annapolis. the two
applicants receiving the highest grades
In the examinations to receive the nom-
nations for the Academy. The exam
nations will he conducted under the
direction Of the University authorities
who will grade the papers, and will be
strictly upon the merits Of the appli-
cants.
By putting the appointment Of ca
diets 10 the Naval Academy ON u basis
of merit II is the idea Of Senator Jones
lnd Congressman Walton not only Ia
remove this important position from
any suspicion Of politics, hut also ia
bring out the very hest and brightest
Young men in New Mexico to com.
pete for the honor of enrolling In the
school which is to turn out the future
naval Officers for Uncle Sam. In other
words. II Is their desire that New
Mexico shall send only her best young
men 10 the Naval Academy.
Full information regarding the ex
animation can he obtained from Sena
tor Jones or Congressman Walton
After the appointments are made Il
viii he necessary for the applicants {,
stand another examination held under
government supervision, in Albuquer
que on June -. II they pass this ex
animation they will he eligible for on
trance to the Academy, subject onl,
to the physical examination.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
I0LUNTEERING FOR
National GUARD

The following have enlisted from
this place to serve In the New Mexico
National Guard; Jas. s Noble. Roy
X. Smith, Othie V. Beck. Walter r.
Stalcup. John W. Hyatt, Henry W.
Huff. Elmer W. Sessions, Idos =. Kel-
ley Harvey NJ. Smith, james A. Smith
Andrew ]. Montgomery, Hilary Il.
Loper. Thos. A. Bonner, VIM. ].
Crider.
Of the above volunteers, Messrs,
Crlder, Bonner, Beck and Huff were
Members Of the Clovis company thai
was mustered out of service recently
Others wishing to enlist may apply ia
Capt. Kcown or Lieutenant Miller AT
the Airlome.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
COMMITTEES NAMED
FOR RED CROSS

A meeting Of the Officers Of the To-
cal Red Cross organization was held
Wednesday at the home of the Vice
Chairman, Mrs, c. A. Schcurich.
\ membership committee consisting
Of A. b. Wagner. A. Mandel, Prof. Bick.
ley, W, J. Stewart, Mrs, Il. W. Bow
yer Mrs. Dalton Reed, Mrs. John Bar
RS, and Miss IIOrtense Tate was named
by the president Mr.. Wagner is the
chairman of this committee The eA-
ecutivc committee consists of sam g.
Bratton, A. W. Johnson, Il. +. Pixley,
Rev. Redmon, DR.. Scott and Mrs Fred
james.
On Sunday afternoon ut o'clocl;
there will he Il meeting Of the Officers
and mmbers of the committees at the
office Of J. II. Shepard, president Of
The organization. II is urged that the
members Of all committees be present.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
PLENTY Of MOISTURE FOR
CURRY COUNTY FARMERS

The Clovis country has got picnty
of moisture since the last issue Of the
News. and there Is smile on the
face of the Curry county farmer. ON
Friday of last week nice rain fell
which amounted to more than half
inch. Saturday night rain began fall.
ing which turned into snow and all
during the night snow fell, IN fact It
was the largest snow Of the season,
notwithstanding the fact that il fell
IN the spring This was followed By
showers during the week, including d
steady rain on Thursday morning and
Thursday night, and now there Is am.
pile moisture in the ground to answer
all the needs Of the farmer at this
time. Sunday night this section was
visited by II heavy frost which did
some damage to the gardens that were
up. but no damage whatever was done
to the wheat fields as they are not
far advanced at this time. With few
days of warm sunshine the wheat will
grow by leaps and bounds and II looks
like now that this section Is certain
to make big yield, and the price
will be so high that the pockets of the
Curry county farmer viii be fairly
bulging with money. And wheat is
only one Of the money crops Of the
county. The rains insure plenty If
grass for grazing put fine season In
the ground for the planting of maize
and kaffir, and all row crops. Of
which we are almost sure To make
good Yields this year, as the spring
and sumer rains are starting In early.
In fact, 1t looks like Curry county Is
this year going to furnish still more
proof that this Is just about the best
section of country anywhere and that
we can raise nS much II not more per
acre than the older farming sections
where land Is II great deal higher in
price Again We sny--Comc to Curry
County.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
SHORTAGE IN FARM MACHINERY

All Indications point to the fact
that there Is going to be u great short.
age In all kinds of farm machinery
this year. This will apply particularly
10 harvesting machinery Of all kinds.
There Is shortage In materials and
the manufacturing establishments are
turning out less implements on this nc
count, or possibly devoting the capacity
Of their plants to turning out other
things that are more profitable. with
this condition prevailing the farmer
who has good wheat prospect nov
will do well to look after the purchns-
ing Of his harvesting machinery or the
necessary repairs for overhauling his
old machine at once before the season
Is too far advanced. Wheat and grain
of all kinds arc going to be high In
price this year and the farmer can
not afford to run even n chance Of
losing crop on account lack Of har-
yesting machinery.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
RED CROSS CHAPTER
ORGANIZED SUNDAY

Quite crowd gathered at the Ly-
ceum Theatre last Sunday afternoon
for the purpose OF organizing II Red
Cross chapter in Clovis. The meeting
had been announced for Friday eve.
ming, but was postponed on account
Of the rainy weather
J. V, Rice acted as chairman OF the
meeting Sunday afternoon and, after
u talk by Attorney Sam G. Bratton,
explaining the objects OF the Red
Cross an oragn,aation was formed
with the following Officers.
]. II Shepard, President.
Ms G. \. Schcurich, vicc-Pres.
Mr.. W. G. Nuttcr, sccretary.
A. y, Wagner, Chairman Member
Sfp committee
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
ARMY DRAFT BILL FIXES
ACES FROM Il TO 81

Washington May 10.-The long
dead ock Of senate and house conferees
on The seective draft military bill
was broken today with agreement on
II compromise measure under which
II great war army would he raised by
selective cOnscription Of men between
the ages Of u aud n.
Authorization for recruiting Col.
Roo>eyelt's proposed volunteer divis-
ion. written into the bill by the senate
and defended Stubbornly by the sen
ate conferees, finally was thrown out
an the insistence Of committeeman
representing the house. In return the
hou>" yielded to the senates proposal
for prohibition at military posts.
The conference report is expected TO
he given approval by both senate and
house In few days and within two
weeks after the president has affixed
his signature registration Of those
eligible for conscription will be un.
der way throughout the country
Exemptions from the selective draft
were left virtually as originally sug.
gested by the general staff Those
absolutely exempt include officers of
the United States ana any state or
territory; ministers, students Of recog-
nized divinity or theological schools,
and members Of ANY well recognized
religious sect or organization at pres
cnt organized whose existing creed
forhids participation IN war. The last
class are not exempt from non-combat.
ant service
In addition the president Is author.
lied 10 exclude or discharge from
draft the following
County and municipal officers
custom house clerks. postal employees
workmcn IN navy yards or arScnals ~
armorics others IN the federal gov
crnmcntS employ whom The president
may designate; pilots and mariners nc
iunlly employed In service: persons
engaged in industries. including agri
culture, found 10 b. necessary to tho
maintenance of the military establish
mcnts or the effective operation Of tn,
military forces or the maintenance o
national interest during the emergcn
cy those having persons dependent up
ON them for support; and those fount
10 physically or morally deficient
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
FOURTH CLASS POSTMASTER
EXAMINATION.

rhe United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced an examination
to be held ut Clovis, New Mexico, on
June o, 1917, as Il result Of which II
Is exp ctcd to make certification to
fill contemplated vacancy in the po-
ition Of fourth-class postmaster at
GRADY New Mexico, and other vacan-
cics as they may occur Mt that office,
unless It shall he decided In the inter.
ests Of the service to fill the vacancy
by reinstatement The compensation
of the postmaster at this office was
$40 for the last fiscal year.
Applicants must have reached their
iwenty-first birthday on the date of
the examination, with the exception
that In state where women are de-
clarcd by statute to be Of full age for
Ill purposes at eighteen years, women
eighteen years Of age on the date OF
;hc examination will be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the postoffice for
which the examination is announced,
The examination Is open to all cit.
izens Of the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application blanks, Form 1853, and
full information concerning the re-
quirements Of the examination can I've
secured from the postmaster at the
place Of vacancy, OF from the United
states Civil Service Commission, at
Washington, ID. c.
Applications should be properly exc
cut, and filed with the Commission at
Washington, ID. C.. at the earliest
practicable date.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
VARIED PROGRAM At
THE CHAUTAUQUA

For season ticket purchasers. the
Chaulauqua which comes to Clovis
I'm May 81. 20. -, ~. 20, 30 and 81,
offers what might well bc termed Il
bargain IN high class entertainment.
famous lectures and popular and elias
steal music. The admission price to
ench program will be practically the
price Of II movie" ticket TO those who
take advantage of the season ticket.
Seven days programs are given. one
program IN the afternoon and one in
the evening. Each morning the chill.
dren have their games and supervised
play, and prepare for the Childrcns
Circus which is given on the evening
Of the last day. approximately one
hundred people are engaged in giving
the programs, there being eighteen
different lecturers, companies and
EIuupS VI tIittTtullltTS.
William Jennings Bryan is, Of
course, the most noted lecturer ON the
program. Many people consider hi,
lecture alone worth the price Of a
season ticket. Regardless Of whether
or not people agree with his polcie,
he is always heard by record-breakine
crowds. lie could be secured to speak
In only few cities and this city Is
fortunate enough to he one Of them.
Other lecturers include Governor
Malcolm X. Patterson of Tennessee
an orator who upholds the best ira
ditions Of the South and who come,
with n message and pea for better
lives and higher ideals.
Brooks Fletcher gives you epigram,
which burn into your memory. Iii
pictures are more vivid than any car
toonist can draw with n crayon. Iii
utterance is full Of flash and fire
With voice sympathetic and pow
erful, he speaks with the compellin,
mastery Of leader.
Lou Beauchamp brings to thu
chautauqua lecture rcplcte will
new, witty stories. Along with hi
humor however are lessons given Il
an unusual but nevertheless cffectlv,
manner. lie Is known as "Thc Hum
orous Philosopher and has dclivere,
his lecture Take The Sunny Side
over 5000 times Wi,iam Rnlhey Ben
nett IL one Of the most Impressive an,
striking lecturers or the platform. u
pleasing personality, and with vi,
orous vocabulary he holds his hcnrer
Dom his first minute. and gives then
thoughts that mean better citizens an,
greater cities. '
For six months Charles r. Horne
was sending cablegrams and letters &
the last known address Of Alexand,
Irvine, In an effort to secure thi
great evangelist and orator, mission
worker and reformed pugilist and ad
venturer. TO deliver his thrilling lee
ture on the Chautauqua platform
Just as he had despaired of ever fin
ing him. and as the Chautnu1ua mr.,
grams were going to press without hi
name. cahlegram was received say
Ing he had arrived licIondon from th
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
LEGISLATURE ENDS WORK.

The special session Of the third state
legislature adjourned Tuesday after
having enacted into law the meas
ures recommended by the war board
and the governor, including acts for
agricultural extension, for vocational
training for state defense, appropriate
ing $75O,0OO for the rehabilitation of
the national guard. accepting the nat
ionul defense net. and an net for the
welfare, health and defense of the
state, clothing the governor with die
iatorinl powers.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
STATE LAND SALES
VERY SUCCESSFUL

Santa Fe. y. NJ, May THE state
land office today completed and made
public II summary of the seven sales
Of state lands held during the month
n April in Guadalupe, Quay. Socorro,
Curry, Chaves, Eddy aud Union Coun-
ties. The sales brought the highest
average price per acre Of any similar
acreage ever sold by the state. Dis
iribuiiOn of the tracts as to acreage
shows Il marked Increase IN the NUM-
her of buyers Of small tracts, of frun
10 to $40 acres. 4 total Of I73, lg7 Il
acres were sold, bringing the staio y
total price Of 81 1874, ,j0320, or an nv.
erage of $40 per acre. The highest
price per acre paid was S31 for 29l
acres in Chavcs county. although scy-
eral tracts in Curry county sold at $50
an acre or better. The Union county
sale was the most important, compr,S.
ing so tracts totaling 120,31254 acres,
which sold for S901, ,550.S7, the largest
total ever shown in n state land sal.
The Union county sale was renorl;
able for the attendance from other
states I'D the uniform activit.! 0t the
bidding throughout the auction. A
tract Of $4,000 acres was sold TO tie
representative of group OF 20 operat-
i've bidders, 40 In numhCf. The pur.
carsc was made ut $40 rn .rrn ai.i
the tla"' has now bc,l subd'vi ll''
ain'd.; The group who caG from ~
states in the Dominion Of Canada
Their lots range from 100 to 1900
acres. Twenty-Five or more vii
move onto and farm their land this
year.
! A total Of 16f tracts were sold n
these sales, being distributed as tC
acreage brought as follows: 40 acre.
or less11 so acres or less, II; 1Gt
acres or less. AZ; 1900 acres or less
- 2j00 acres or less, Ii; 5000 acre.
or less, Z; over 5000 acres, 4. Thi,
latter group included the $1,000 acr,
tract subdivided among the 10 buy
crs In the cooperating group. Prac
tically all sales made In April com,
under the new law by which the stat,
requires II payment Of > per cent Of
the purchase price In cash, the balancI
at any time within 20 years at PEI
cent Interest auIl.ally In advance ol
deferred payments. All the propcrt,
purchased goes into the tax rolls u
once at full value. as other simila
: property Is taxed Thus, as a resul
Of these sales, the state gains S1.334,
j03.20 in taxable property and the In
stitutlons and schools, beneficiarle
under the federal land grants to TN
state receive at once for their perma
nent funds $66,725.10, and for thei
income funds for the fiscal year,
total OF S50,711.12. A considerable are
Of the land sold Is being or will
farmed this year.
Including the 10000 acres sold las
month the state mp to May 1 has sol
or contracted for sale approximatel
100000 of the 12,150,0OO acres grant
ed to 1t and its various institution
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-05-10
HOLDING Or PRO
ELECTION CONTESTED

Several Tcxico citizens have asked
the district court to issue an injunc-
tlon restraining the county commiH-
. sloners from holding the county pro-
hlbltion election which has been called
for May 2lst. The case will he heard
ut Clovis on Monday Of ncst week,
Both sides have competent counsel and
the legal points Of the new prohibi-
tion law as p,secd By the last legis-
lature will b. thrcsled on; ut this
time.