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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
JURORS WEEP
In TRIAL OF
MRS. MOONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, July IL. =
Two jurors wept and others in the
courtroom were visibly affected
during the Rena Mooney bomb
plot trial today when MG. Belle
Hammersburg, sister of Mrs.
Mooney, testifying regarding
events which occurred on the day
of the fatal preparedness parade
bomb explosion, suddenly burst
into tears.
Mrs. Hammersburg had identi-
fled Mrs. Mooney as one of several
figures on the roof of the Eilers
building here in a photograph TAX
en- during the parade.
Then defense counsel asked Mrs.
Mooney to stand up. She did so.
She was dressed exactly as she
was on the day of the bomb ex-
plosion. The two sisters faced
each other for a moment and then
both broke down and wept audi
bly,.
The remainder of the session
was devoted to an attack by the
defense on the states evidence
that Mrs. Mooney had purchased
nitre from Samuel Samuels, a
stevedore, on July IL last-two
weeks before the fatal explosion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
Heinrich Gets
High Honors

Edward o. Heinrich, Tacoma
scientist and chemist, has attain
ed reputation as a criminologist.
Pamphlets received today from
the University of California, where
a summer course of lectures in
criminology is being held, show
that Heinrich is one of four ex-
perts selected from all parts of
the country to make addresses to
the pupils.
His talk on 1.-THE Investigation
of Crime" will occupy several
days time. and discuss crime and
criminal research from every an
gle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
Sends Opium to
Jail; Sentenced

Charged with having attempted
to smuggle opium to her husband,
q prisoner in the city Jail, Mrs.
Dora Sheppard, colored, who
given a 60-day sentence by Police
Judge Graham Thursday.
The opium was affixed to a
playing card, and hidden in the
contents of a can of tobacco. Po-
lice detectives opened the can
when a messenger boy delivered
" to the Jail, and found the card.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
$2.25 Shirts
Tub Silk Fronts

Ct 70 Beautiful Shirts the fronts
y lIOO of which are tub silks in
splendid new patterns. Buy one or
buy IA dozen of these marvellous shirts
at the price we offer them now.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
In the
Ed it0r's
Ma II
Thanks Us
EDITOR THE TINES.

EDITOR THE TIMES:
At meeting of the executive
committee of this council it was
unanimously resolved that we
extend to you our sincere thanks
for the great assistance given us
before and during the recent
celebration.
Also, for the uniform courtesy
which your staff showed this
council, and the great service
you rendered in giving us space
in your paper which we know is
especially valuable at this time
owing to the abnormal conditions
at present existing.
1t is the intention of this coun-
Gil to Immediately build up this
organization and make 1t strong
factor in further developing the
city of Tacoma and its institu-
tons.
We realize the mighty power of
the press and assure you that we
attribute the great success that
has been attained to the wise use
of that power by your worthy
selves.
We thank you and wish you an
abundant success in the good
, work in which you are engaged.
Cordially yours,
lNTERFRATERNAL COUNCIL
OF TACOMA,
BY B. S. LUNAN.
President.
J. NJ. ROBERTS,
Secretary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12

GO < All Silk Shirts made Of the
IJs y popular tub striped silks and
worth $500. A cool, sensible shirt to
buy and one that will give you loads
of satisfactory wear.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12

H135 Soft Cuff shirts s,o Of crepe, the
regularly for $1.75, and they come In
some wonderfully beautiful patterns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
Silk Shirts

ca OF Wonderful all pure silk
VfsOO Crepe de Chine Shirts, the
coolest shirt made. Plain white and
some beautiful neat stripes in this
extra heavy all silk crepe de chine
shirt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
ODD CURTAINS HALF PRICE
DRUG SPECIALS

-25c Arbutus Talcum, spe-
cial, 15c.
-25c Rice Powder, ice.
Pic Lyons Tooth Powder,
16c.
Pic Benzoin and Almond
Lotion, 16c.
Williams Big Bath Soap,
3 for bic.
Toe Beef, Iron and Wine,
special, DOC.
800 Glycothymoline, spe-
cial, soc.
BOO Luxus Compact Face
Powder, all shades, SOC.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
ROUNDING UP
THE I.W.W.'S

BISBEE, Ariz., July 12.-Be-
tween 5000 and $500 /. w. w. s
were herded into the baseball
park here today by armed men
and are being loaded into cattle
cars for deportation to an UNI
named place.
Fifteen hundred citizens were
sworn in as deputy sheriffs last
night and began a roundup.
1t is reported that two men
have been killed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-12
POLICE Get rs TN
FIRST MORAL S RAID

corners to Tacoma, the police say,
probably attracted by the army
post.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
COURT ADJOURNED
WEDNESDAY EVENING

District court adjourned Wednesday
night and Judge Mcclure left Thurs
day morning for Roswell, This has
been an exceptionally busy term of
court aud business was transacted up
until the last minute Of the session
Wednesday evening The following
sentences We're passed Wednesday
evening by the Judge:
Harvey Booth, found guilty of AS
saull. sentence fixed ut lN 70 u months
in the state prnilcntiary.
Jose Romcriz who plead guilty to
assault with deadly weapon, l. To IL
months in prnitcntiary.
u. +. Robinson charged with having
forged pay check, T. TO Is months
in pcnitcnliary.
Everett Brandon. forgery three to
three and our-hHf years IN reform
school
Johnnie Burgctl held on charge of
forgery. sentence poStpuncd until No
ycmher term Of court
Much civil business was disposed Of
during the two and one-half weeks Of
court
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
WAR COSTS ]. S.
MILLION An HOUR

War expenditures Of the United
States. including allied loans, have
mounted during August to more than
$24,OOO.OOO every twenty.fOur hours.
The figures minus 500, c,OOOOOO just
loaned to Russia, are contained In the
treasury statement issued recently.
Two.thr,ls Of the great sum Is rep
resented by advances to the allies.
The United States has been spending
daily during August for its own needs,
an average Of $S,OSS,852.
Since the war was declared 40 days
ago, the treasurer has paid out Il total
Of $2,3S7, ,49O. .0S6 Of which $1.630, 800.
600 has been advanced 10 entente gov
ernmenis. The average daily disburse-
ment during the period 0f the war
has been $,7.O53,jOO. The average
daily payment of the allies during the
14O-day period has been Sll,50O, 900,
the remaining Sj.4O3. 800 representing
the cost Of carrying on the government
and war expenditures for the American
army aud navy.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
AUSTRIA LIKELY To
MAKE WAR ON ]. 5.

The possibility that Austria and per.
haps other allies of Germany may
soon declare war against the United
States because of the financial aid
given to Italy. is recognized by admin
iStmlion officials
II was carefully explained that there
is nothing in the existing Sirunlion ci-
ihrr diplomatic or military lh1t would
cause the United States Ia take intia-
tive, but that an anomalous state Of
affairs which may result in broadening
the war does exist. was not denied.
Relations Of the United States with
Gcrmany'S allies are defined aS still n
state of hrofcn diplomatic relations
officials hesitate To describe them a.
mfricndly although admitting that
they could scarcely be- called friendly.
The policy Of rNtcnding aid to the
countries lighting certain Of Gcrmn-
ny's allies will be- continued and it
was admitted that Austr.. ar any
other ally might perhaps not mproh-
ably construr that such assistance nS II
warlikc action.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
DIED SATt RDAY.

Charles .Alaynnrh Grccar was born
january l3. 1916 and died August -,
1917. aged one wear. : months aud t.
day. He lost his mother by death
when he was only one day old. ana
has now gone to meet her in II better
land He leaves devoted father anl
two brothers and u host oi lUyiuS
friends 10 mourn their loss which Is
his eternal gain He was Il bright,
ail'cctionatc child beloved 10y all who
knew him. and is now safe in the arms
Of Him who said suffer little children
to come unto me and forbid them not,
for such Is the kingdom If hcaycE.'
The baby was buried at the PlraSan;
Hill cemetery at y. N. Sunday. Rev
!. r. Rcdmon officiating in the presence
Of very large crowd of friends,
Several ears were in attendance from
Clovis.
Contributed t.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
INSURANCE Man LOOK
ING OVER C0UNY

John w. Daily Of DcS MoncS, Iowa,
security clerk for the insurance de.
pMrtmcnt Of the State Of Iowa. was in
Clovis last week. The state of Iowa
has never permitted insurance com
pnuicS 10 loan moncY on New Mexico
farm property aud the object of Nr
Daily trip was Ia pass upon Curry
county as n safe place for insurance
companies to place their loan money
ill., Mr.. Daily was highly delighted
with this country and what he saw
was in the nature Of Il revelation to
him u? says people in his state
generally look upon this section aS
u desert waste. hut when he saw good
farms and prosperous farmers he went
home no doubt with the intention Of
putting his q. X. on this section.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
BUYS MAIN STREET
SITE FOR CHURCH

Four lets at the corner Of Main
Street and Bent Avenue have recently
been purchased by the Methodist
Church to be used rs II location for the
new church. The Methodist people
have been planning new church for
some months and II was at first con-
templated to build AT the site Of the
present church building The
plan now is to sell the old building
aud erect an entirely new and modern
structure on Main Street The Main
street location will furnish room for
parsonage at the rear 0f the church
facing on bent Avenue. No definite
plans have been worked out In regard
to building n new structure AMI there
may not be at any time for a few
months. but when the Methodist people
do build. II is going ,,, l,e u church
that will be credit to the town and
community.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
MORE ROOM PROVIDED FOR.

II anyone has any doubt about the
necessity Of new high school build
ing In Clovis, he should visit the east
side school building and see the prep
aratiOn that Is necessary to take care
Of the pupils the coming year. Three
frame buildings have recently been
moved to the school campus and Will
he used In connection with the brick
aud the frame building that was used
last year. In addition to this the
Methodist church and the old Chris
tian church will be used. Across the
track n residence has been rented that
will care for the pupils there. II the
new building is completed before the
end Of the coming school year II will be
utilized hut II not these temporary
teaching quarters will serve very nice
~ for the one year.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
PRESIDENT WILSON REJECTS
THE POPE'S PEACE PLAN

President Wilson has rejected the
pope's peace proposals
In note dispatched Monday and
made public Tuesday the president
says that while every heart not blinded
must bc touched by the moving appeal
Of His Holiness, II would be folly to
take the path Of peace he points out
II II does not, In fact, lead to the goal
he proposes.
To deal with such power as the
present rulers Of Germany upon Pope
BenedictS plan. declares the President.
would involve recupcrntion Of
the strength and renewal of the world
domination Of that power, now bnlkel
hut not defeated, after sweeping "A
cpntincn with blood of innocent wom-
en and children and the helpless poor
~ well as of soldiers.
Permanent peace must be based up.
an the faith Of all the peoples and upon
Justice and fairness aud the common
rights of mankind. he adds. and 1--WE
cannot take the word of the present
rulers Of Germany uS II guarantee of
anything that Is to endure, unless ex'
plity supported by such conclusive ev
idcnce Of the will aud purpose of thu
German people themselves aS the other
peoples of the world would h. justi
Ged IN accepting"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
JUST LOOK.

September is just brmming over
with delightful and pleasing entertain
mcnt nt the lyccum.
Zig Bill Ilart'S II Devils Double" >"
Rev Bcach's powerful barrier"
Thomas DiNon'S Fall Of Nation. '
Harold Lockwood makes II Promise"
lo May Allison. and George Bchan has
u Sweetheart" FATTY" Arbucklc rails
o. II Rough House" aud Lonesome
Luke is u Mechanic" "'rillic Wakes
rp' Marie DrcsSlrr aud Anita King
aud 'Wally' Reid are after the
Golden lcftcr' Marie Doro Lost
and Won" and there goes "lirlty to
H.. Rescue Of dainty little Fannie
ard Vivian Martin is II WAX
Mode
Immortal aud divine Sarah Bern
hlrdl Cd Mothers Of France" wonder
iiry taken on the firing line There
are also several hig attractions to bc
announced later.
Now Hncn'l yon glad that YOU live in
Clovis and can 90 to see these good
shows at the Iyceum Theatre?
Fatal Ring Mondays, Railroad Raid
crs aud the American Girl Fridays,
Seven Pearls Saturdays.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
FINE HOMES TO BE
BUILT HERE SOON.

Ilighpriccd building material or the
war does not stop Clovis from grow
ing. Clovis has had during the past
year new buildings going up at all
times In the very near future three
extra fine new homes will be erected
here. &. A. Schpurich, X. g. ChildcrS
aud ] H. I.indlcy are contemplating
rrw and strictly modern homes that
will h. erected soon. Mr.. Schrurich
will build at the corner of ANtpll aud
Washington Mr. thildrrS will erect
his home on the lots just north of
John liarry'> residence, and Mr. Lind
ley will have location on North Main
street These homes will hr construct
cd of brick and will bc credit to the
town.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
DRAFTED MEN CO
INTO SERVICE sept. 4

Provost Marshall General Crowder
sent to governors 0f states last Satur-
day an order changing the proportion
of the various states quota Of men
selected for the national army that
are required to be furnished on GER
tain dates. The new order calls for
five per cent of each states quota to
report at the environments September
I. forty per cent on September ~. forty
per cent on October > and the remain
ing fifteen per cent aS soon thereafter
aS practicable.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
VERY DRY AROUND SNYDER.

Dr. |. NJ Jordan returned last week
from Il trip tu Scurry county, Texas,
his former home Dr. Jordan says he
never saw II section in harder shape
than the country around Snyder is
now. There has been scarcely any rain
since last October and there are no
feed crops in the county, The grass
he says. is burned up and cattle are
selling nt a great deal less than the
market price rs people are not pre-
pared to care for them. DR.. Jordan is
congrululating himself that he moved
away from that section ana camc ro
Curry county about n year ago
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
Curry County
Farm News
Contributed by +. Peterson, County
Agricultural Agent.

For some time the wrong impression
has been common Y the methods
by which the state N New Mexico
would furnish seed wheat 10 the farm.
erS. II has been commonly understood
that II farmer must bc able to give II
bankable note. or that he must own
his land free of incumbrance IN order
To secure State aid. In other words.
to get help at low rate Of interest.
u man must give security that would
be required by banks In that locality.
This idea iS wrong.
In order To increase the acreage of
wheat and rye the New Mexico Coun-
ell of Defense has appropriated money
for the purchase Of seed, take
pleasure in giving publicity To the fol
lowing announcement of Mr., :. \.
Jones, Of the Citizens Bank. who is
Financial Agent for Curry County:
"'rhc real intention Of the plan
adopted by the Governor and Council
II Defense for extending aid to the
farmers N the distribution Of wheat
aud rye is 10 secure the planting Of
acrragcS that would not otherwise hc
planted this fall. The State, through
the County Financial Agents. or State
Association organized for the purpose
will furnish to reputable parties So.
lcclcd seed of winter Wheat aud Rye
at cost Each farmer to whom th"
seed i advanced must give II personal
note. bearing interest ut Il per cent,
secured by II crop mortgage on the
crop ln he planted. Where the farmer
Is known to he reliable me- other So.
curly is required. IN eases where
the party applying is not known To- the
Financial Agent or cannot otherwise
satisfy him that he will properly plant.
care for and harvest the crop. some
other security may hc taken The oh
.iect is to assist those who cannot oh
tain seed otherwise Those desiring
help Of thii nature will do well to pro
crcd nS follows:
l. Go tn the Committee on Seeds,
Of the nearest Farm Bureau aud np-
/ ply for recommendation for the seed
You want
.. II there is seed for sale in your
ncighhorhood. and Of the variety for
that lorality. YOU may make your own
bargain for same.
3 Bring your recommendation lo
the Financial Az I. sign note for the
amount Of your purchase, and give
crop mortgage lp0n delivery Of seed
hargnincd for scud lr receipt of in.
voice from the party from whom the
purchase is made direct to the Fiuau
ria hgcut, who will promptly pay the
bill.
T. II the hest quality aud proper
variety nf seed is not 0hainnhlc in
your nrighhorhnod. the same will he
shipped in 10y the Financial Agent VIII,
will deliver the same upon rcrommcn
dation of the Committee Of Seeds
and upon proper execution of the NOTE
aud mortgage,
Many farmers having considerable
property, hesitate 10 incur liabilities
that sometimes may cause them somt
embarrassment. and for this reason
are not planting wheat. This provision
Is intended for the benefit Of sucl
farmers ms well as those without
much property. The moral character
|
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30

PROGRAM
September LIST to September Sth.

saturday. Sept. owen Moore and
Irene Fcnwick IN "a Girl Like That. -
Paramount picture.
Monday Sept 3 Peal White in
The Fatal Ring" Nhyprr q.
Tuesday. Sept / Fannie Ward in
"Rrtty Ia the Rescue" Paramount
pcnrc.
Wednesday and Thnrsdny, Sept !
and Il "Thc Fall Of II Nation by
Thomas Dixon Matinee each day
Friday Sept Helen Holmes in the
tenth chapter Of "rhc Railroad Raid
rrS." Marin SaiS in an adventure Of
"Thc American Girl" Ham and Bud
comedy Pathe News.
saturday Sept Slh-"rhe Seven
Pearls. Pathc News serial with Mollie
King and Creighton Hale.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
RECRUITING OFFICER HERE.

Andy Hudson. Of TeXicO, who before
his enlistment IN the National Guard.
was member of the force Of the
TexicO-F -Farwell News. has been named
ns II recruiting officer for the regular
army. He is now working in New
Mexico and will spend the next week
in Clovis and vicinity getting recruits
for Uncle Sans service.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
AlTOMOBILISTS WILL ORG ,NIZE

Special attention il called to the
meeting to he held at the court house
Saturday. September 1st at > 100 p. M.
to organize the automobile owners Of
the county. 4. J. Whiting has been
named as captain Of the company for
this county and he is especially inter
rStcd IN getting II good representation
al the meeting Saturday.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
THE PAVING PROPOSITION.

Much interest Is still ccntered around
the paving proposition. As stated IN
last weeks News II takes II petition
from the property holders for the city
to 60 ahead on the work II Is under
stood that majority of the property
owners In some Of the blocks favor
paving and will petition the c.uncil
to pave whether other portions do or
not. The matter will likely come up
at the next meeting of the council.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
PROF. ELLIEl MARRIED.

Prof T.. V Ell2cy and Miss Marian
Webster were married ON August -
ut independence, Iowa. The happy
young couple arrived in Clovis the first
" the week
Mr.. Ellzcy is principal Of the west
side school in Clovis and is an able
instructor lie is popular with clovis
folks aud II host Of friends wish the
newly welded couple all the happiness
possible.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
20 POUND CABBAGE HEADS.

G.. McDui1' Gamble who lives near
Clovis brought II quantity Of fine cab
hagr To town Monday Some of the
heads weighed aS much aS twenty
pounds Mr. Gamble says this cabbage
did not have Il great deal nf irriga-
tion and the seed for the plants was
not put into the ground until May.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
CEMENT SIDEWALKS.

Work Is now under way on the con
struction of cement walks aud cross
ingS on Nnrth Connally ST. Walks have
been contracted for as far out as the
end of the eight hundred block. Prop.
rrly owners ON Rencher street nov
have the sidewalk fever and are plan
ming to get up petitions to see II
walks can not m arranged for on this
street.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
BUILDING NEW OFFICE.

The Alfalfa Lumber Co. has com
the erection Of handsome
brick office at their lumber yard The
frame building now used for an office
has been moved Ia one side and will
hr used while the new building Is under
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
LADIES BAND ENTERTAINED
ROuND.IP VISITORS

Visitors to the Cowboys Roundup
At Tucumcari this week will he en-
tcrtnincd hv the Ladies' Band Of Clovis
The Tucumcari boosters advertised the
band rs one Of the principal features
of the entertainments aud We venture
the a Scrtion that the visitors were not
IN the music they II, ID
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30
LATTA NEW MANAGER
or NEW STATE AUTO co.

j. A. l.atta has purchased the In
terest " l.. T. Shaw IN the New State
Auto Co. aud assumed the position Of
manager 0f the business formerly held
by Mr. Shaw Mr. laitn has recently
purchased the interests of his partners,
Cash Ramey and Joe Wilkinson in the
Auto Sales Co. and agencies for cars
held by this company have been trans
ferred to the New STATE Anto Go.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30

She wins the confidence ot Jim
Brooks. the cashier of the bank, hut
before she has time to learn the com
Of the safe, she begins to re-
alizc that she Is in love with the
caShier "A GIRL LIKE THAT"
Saturday night. September lst at the
Lyccum
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1917-08-30

FOR SALE.-160 Acres good wheat
land, room house. well and windmill,
fenced, and an all-round good place.
hut good way ont. $3.50. Reagan
Land and Cattle Go.