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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
PARTIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

One of the unfortunate effects of a corrupt
election is that very often the admirable quail
tiles of candidate become either backened by
contamination with the machine and the ire
sponsble henchmen of the machine operators,
or are entirely submerged by the criticism which
the party methods stir. It is for this reason
that so many men, whose public spirit is beyond
criticism will not lend themselves as candidates
for public office because they by nature shun
the corruption of the traffic in votes,-not so
much matter Of fear as it is a constitutional
aversion to any associations, business or per-
sonal, which may place question mark against
their reputation.
We are convinced that some few of the candi-
dates appearing on the ballots on Monday have
regulations above their party's practices; and
the wonder in our minds is why these gentle
men would placidly countenance the traffic in
suffrage. We do know of one candidate whose
conscience prodded him reentlessly because he
had even allowed himself to run on ticket
which was to be hoated into office on money
which was to come from a commercial interest.
These gentlemen of reputation and standing
place their qualities in serious danger when
they do nothing to halt this unlawful Ia fact
which seems to worry no one,-and unprincipled
practice Their motives may be the best, and
their intelligence may eb admirable; but there
is a presumption against them from the time
of the election.
The floating vote in Martinsburg, admittedly
purchasable, never demonstrated it's evil nature
more clearly than it did on Monday at the polls.
Whether or not it turned the election from its
natural course we do not know and we are not
very much concerned with that question. 1t is
the existence of the element which constitutes
the menace to the community. Proper govern
ment viii never come so long as the decision is
purchasable; and no one denies that it was pur-
chasable on Monday. The incoming mayor and
council will, as all councils are forced to do, be
required to face the fire of public opinion and
criticism and that will keep it busy; but in
fairness to the civic reputation and conscious
ness, some provision must be made against
repetition of the shameful practice of buying
votes which apparently had no limit on Monday
Public opinion is the one thing which will set
matters right: public opinion which spring.
from the hearts Of men and women who have
The interest Of the city at heart and whose hearts
and hands viii rebel against any move to de
stroy all that goes with democratic form o.
SOFcAilISIC " Uuylug NOIeS. newspapers arr
great molders Of public opinion; and there is NJ
function Of newspaper more important thar
that Of leading in an intelligent public move
ment. The World is not done with the election
matter. Elections will be coming regularly AM
there viii be plenty Of opportunity for vigor
GUS public opinion to exert itself. We shall leav
nothing undone, in so far as we are able, to he'll
IN destroying this evil which threatens tn
moral life Of the community. And we are sur
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
DULL SPLITTING,
SICK HEADACHE
DR.. James Headache Powders re-
heve at once-10 cents a
package.

You take a DR.. James Headache
Powder and in just a few moments
your head clears and all neuralgia and
distress vanishes. It's the quickest
and surest relief for headache, whether
dull throbbing, splitting or nerve
racking. Send someone to the drug
store and get a dime package now.
Quit suffering-it's SO needless. Be
sure you get DIR. James Headache
Powders-then there will be no disap-
pointment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

we will get hearty assistance from all people
who, although they may vote strictly and con-
sistently along party lines, recognize the ne
cessity Of letting every man vote as he chooses,
uninfluenced by money. And the surest method
Of doing this is to remove entirely and perman-
emily the source of corruption which has kept
alive the evil.among the floating vote
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

Miss Amalie Ruzicka, 1449 South
18th ST., Omaha, Nebraska. writes:
Il have suffered with catarrh of the
throat. / caught cold and it settled
in my THROAT, and / coughed badly
and was very weak. could not sleep
and had no appetite. had two doc
tors, and had taken so many different
medicines and found no help. ] thought
l will have to give up; but at last
my mother read about Peruna, so
thought of trying that great medicine
Peruna. 1 got a bottle of it and in
about four days almost stopped
coughing, and after while / surely
found relief, and from that time we
are not without Peruna in our home"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
RIDGEWAY CHARGE.

There will be preaching at the fol
lowing places on the Ridgeway
charge, NJ. E. church, sotuh, Sunday
May 10: Darkesville, IL a. m, and
Rest church, p. m.
w. r. HARDBSTY, Pastor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
WOMEN STUDENTS IN
GERMANY ON INCREASE
by The Associated Press

AMSTERDAM, May 15.-The mum.
Der of women students at the great
German universities has increased
about one7third during the war AT
the eleven Prussian universities the
number of women is now 1920 as
compared with 1890 in 1914.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

The 100000 Americans who bought liberty
bonds have started lot of trouble for the boche,
ana they have as much money as they had be-
fore
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

members OF Austrian and Bulgarian reigninp
daihilles are now marrying to consolidate that
friendly feeling All right the international en-
Payment service will try to get them all iobs
after the war; '2s's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

Il Carranza could only import German guns
through the Mexican-German wireless. his neu-
trality would be complete
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

lHaC orldge at Dusseldorf named after the
crown prince will come in handy for him in the
retreat II 1t is not liberty bombed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

1t begins to look as though the lavish SIM
ply ol aefopiane funds furnished by Congress
went everywhere except into the propeller. i
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
''GorEl-Less Day.
for Feet, Every Day
Use "Gets-It," the Great Corn Dis
covery! Makes Corns Peel Right Off!

Look at the illustration below.
See the two fingers peeling off a
corn as though it We're q banana
peel! And the man is smiling while
he's doing it! All done painlcSsly,
inYfnllY. The moment -NGetS-Ito
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

Uerihahys Idea of a square deal with Austria
'luneaIy would be to haul Ulrainian food
through Vienna on the way to Berlin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

"Gets.lt." the Only Genuine. Thorough Corn.
Peeler Ever Discovered. Demand Gets-lt.'
touches a corn or callus the growth
is doomed. 1t takes but two sec
onds to apply "Gets-It." The corn
pain is cased at once. You can sit
at your desk or walk about, dance.
think. love and work with absolute
ease. You can apply "Gets-It' con-
yeniently almost anywhere where
you can take your shoe and stock
ing off for moment or two. Gets
It" dries at once; then put your shoe
and stocking on again There's no
further excuse for suffering from
corns and corn-pains.
"Gets-It," the guaranteed, money
back corn-remover, the only sure way.
costs but a trifie at any drug store.
MID by e. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, III.
Sold in MaEhnspurg ana recom
mended as the worlds best corn rem
edy by w. S. Harper & Co., M. A
A. M. Gilbert.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
G. n. JOHNSON WANTS
TO BE CITY TRUSTEE

Mr.. johnson has been a resident
OF Columbus for the past two years,
during which time be has been
actively engaged IN business In Diff
ferent locations. Mr.. Johnson was
born In Missouri. reared In Texas.
hut went back 10 Missouri and was
engaged In business for some time
In the city Of st. Louis. he came
10 this state six years ago. and was
In business IN Las Cruces for a
time. aud then went 10 Roswell. n.
NJ. where he also was IN business.
He came to Columbus from the
latter city He has had a wide ex-
pcrience and Is well qualified 10
make the city IN efficient officer
Mr. Johnson has property inter
ests here and II one Of the owners
of the pool hall inst south Of the
carter Grocery store. being In part
ncrship with Mr.. Howard
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
TRIBUTE To THE isIH CAVALRY
by Ralph Bailey

|
You have all heard and read
Many times. | know.
OF a town down on the boundary
line
OF Columbus, New Mexico;
For twas here that Villas hsadirs
Looted and burned and Gillcd.
We viii lever forget that day In
March
When American blood was spilled,
The town was sleeping soundly,
Twas nea the break Of day,
When the "sx swept In upon us,
Thinking us easy prey;
They came shooting and shouting
Down with the Gringo coward
Aud on the soldiers quarters
Their machine gun fire was show
cred.
The soldiers. aroused from slum-
beers,
Into the Jaws Of hell,
Thought only Of doing their duty,
And doing their duty well.
They realized that they must win
Before the town was wrecked
For with them was old Glory
Her honor and s~els-rcspect
And though they were oul-num-
bercd
At least six men To one.
They came forth bravcly and
showed the MEX"
How real lighting was done.
They welcomed them with lead and
steel.
And save them such a treat
That the Mex turned into panic
And yer wi In mad retreat.
Picked men were here with villa.
Brave men he called his own-
Veterans of the fight of Juarei.
Chihuahua aud Torreon.
hNA IVY ehM utNlf uHNllNA N'If
Than they had ever seen before.
And when n comes 10 nghtinr
Grinroes
They don't want any more.
Lets give the Thirteenth credit
And the honor they deserve.
For they accomplished a purpose
watchful Waiting could mol
serve.
They saved our homes and loved
ones
From torture and from death.
And proved they'd stand by IN,
stars and stripes
I Until their dying breath.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
Notice Tor publication

Department Of the Interior, L. s.
Land Onlce, Las Cruces. n. NJ. Feb
ruary o. 1918
Notice Is hereby given that Frank
n. Wallace Of Columbus. N NJ, who
ON February 4. 1913. made homestead
entry No. OloH for lots . and 8, els
swh sec ~ twp. % S. r. 8 w. and
on January ~, 1915. made additional
homestead entry No. OiOe5o for nwh
sec. 49, twp. p s., r. 8 W.. n. NJ. =.
meridian, has filed notice Of inten-
ton 20 make three-year proof, TO
establish claim 10 the land above
described. before q. NJ Reed. L. s,
Commissioner, at Columns Il. NJ,
on the Ord day Of Aprh, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses
Louis J. Peach. Thomas A. Hulsey,
Frank J. Carney end VIM. II. Smith.
all Of Columbus. n. NJ.
% John l.. Burnside. Register.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
ANOTHER CANDIDATE
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE

A. Frederickson Is a candidate for
trustee of the village, running indie
pendently. Mr.. Frcderickson served
as a member Of the board Of trustees
from 1914 To 1915 and needs no
recommendation Ia those who were
residents Of the town during that
time.
Mr.. Fredcrickson is the proprietor
Of the Columbus lee and Cold Slor-
age Company. he has a large in
vesiment In his plant. aud naturally
is very much interested IN the
future progress of the town. IT,
resides In the Rice addition 10 Co
lumhus, aud believes that there
should be- a representative on the
next board from that section OF the
city. He stands absolutely for what
he considers the best interests Of
the future progress and up-building
Of Columbus. aud should receive
consideration from all y0ters.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. L. 5
Land Office. Las Cruces. n. NJ.
February ~. 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Joe L.
Winner, Of Columbus. n. NJ, who.
ON September 20. 1912, made home
stead entry No. O7isi for nwh sec
ton %. township 2s s.. range 0 ",
N. NJ p. n. has filed notice Of in
tention 10 make three-year proof,
10 establish claim To the land above
described, before h. NJ. Reed 4. S.
Commissioner, at Columbus. N. NJ,
on the 10th day OF April, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jess Fuller, r. NJ. Lingo. Chas. p.
Lingo and VIM. @. Montgomery. an
% Columbus. \. N.
John L. Burnside, Register.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
A TAl.E or rRIGHTFUlNEss

A young lady living in an east
Texas town not more than l25 miles
from Kemp. received a letter some
days ago from her sweetheart, who
Is q prisoner In Germany. In the
letter he stated that he was getting
all he wanted 10 eat and wear and
that the Germans were as kind o
him as could be asked for. Ne also
said he was sending her his watch
as a keepsake. Later. she got the
watch and when she went 10 wind
II, Il would not wind; she carried
II 10 a jewellers and down In the
works the man had a note In which
he stated that all he had said IN the
letter was a lie: that his nose aud
ears had been cut on by Germans
and he would never see her again
for he was a sight that would turn
the strongest stomach into a vomit-
ing NJ.
The girl who received the letter
lives AT Nacodoches aud there are
people In Kemp who know her and
the story 10 be irue-kemp Texas
News.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

I'm accordance with the laws of
the state Of New Mexico providing
Tor the election of village trustees
aud other officers for the village Of
Columbus. notice Is hereby given
that there shall be- held on Tues
day April End 1918, an election for
the purpose Of electing the follow
ing officers
one mayor. TO serve for a term Of
iwn years;
Four trustees. 10 serve for a term
Of two years.
Said election Ia be- hcld IN the
manner aud form rs provided by the
-]tptutss If the state of New Mexico.
The polls shall be open from the
hours Of 200 o'clock q. m 10 600
3 m, at which time the polls shall
clos" and the Judges shd clerks
shall canvass the votes east and an
nounce the result Of the election ~
provided hy law.
The election shall be- under the
control and direction of the follow
inr Judges uf election and assisted
hy The following clerks. to-wit:
For Judges. =. white. Charles
Powers and Ernst Engendorf.
For clorks-Edwin Dean aud l.. J..
Peach.
The above Judges and clerks haV-
ing been regularly chosen by the
hoprd of trustees ~ the village of
Columbus. New Mexico.
The election will be held In The
former Justice Of the Peace office
Any person may vote at the said
election " they are duly qualified
voters of the village Of Columbus.
New Mexico. and qualified 10 vote
for the municipal officers at said
election but such person or persons
not having such qualifications shall
not be allowed 10 vote.
Passed and approved this. the
Goth. day Of February. 1918.
I. II. DABNEY, Mayor.
EDWIN G. DEAN. Clerk.
BY Order Of the Village Trustees.
All candidates must hand In their
names 10 the village clerk ON or
before March 30. 1918.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
CAN THEN SIGN
THEIR LOVE AWAY

old pr Ruudcl and his young
assistant John Stcdman. are work
ing ON q serum which when per
frrtrd viii be- of mesiimable value
a. mani md but Years Of work are
-lill ahead cf them aud the old
duClpr ioob, with disiavor on stcd-
mans gruWng attachment 10 Mar
ina Wainwright, fearful that the
u"W interest I'M The yuung mans life
viii Interfere with his work.
Mud so the old man draws M IN
viii. providing that Stedman shall
mot have the money and the for
mulas necessary to carry on his
work unless he signs an agreement
not Ia marry until his work Is
accomplished
With years ~ toll and sacrifice
ahead of hun can young Stedman
sisrvc out the love from his soul.
aud heart hungry pursue his task
Ia completion, knowing that IN the
end he will have only empty fame
aud material succcss for his barren
years?
And what Of the woman Dare
she defy convention and stand at
the side Of Stedman. giving him her
love while the world holds her IN
scorn. strong only IN her devotion
Ia the man Of her heart. knowing
that he needs heri
Can this man and this woman sign
their love away
That h the question.
See tins show at the Columbus
Theater sunday afternoon and
evening.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08

Did you ever stumble around IN
The dark TO look for a match and
nud that
Doors stand out nine feet from
the wall?
The table reaches entirely across
the rooml
The electric light switch has dis
appeared?
The wall advances Ia the center
Of the room to meet you2
The chairs each have twenty
seven legs?
And the bureau. on which you
left the matches, has disappeared
entirely? - Baltimore Evening sun.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
RULING on PEANUT LICENSES

The United States Food Admins
tration announces that for the pres
ent manufacturers and distributors
Of sailed peanuts, roasted or
blanched peanuts. aud all confec-
tons containing peanuts will not be
required 10 obtain licenses. With
this exception the handling Of pea
nuts is now subject 10 license.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
GOOD SERVICE

II Is 81 unusual for a store in a
small town To give good service
the kind Of service that people from
the cities are used to-that II would
seem all the more necessary that
this feature Of our business be en-
phasizcd by advertising. aud the
public is invited 10 avail. themselves
uf the good service we have Ia offer.
along with the sale OF dependable
merchandise.
In order 10 be able 20 give good
service, we have Installed a tele-
phone. No. 3. purchased a delivery
outnt. and employed a man whose
particular business II II 10 make
prompt deliveries Of such purchases
as our customers do not wish 10
carry home, whatever their size. lie
responds promptly 10 all phone
calls, carrying with him a number
Of rugs or other articles from which
to make selections when desired,
puts up beds and cook-sloves, lays
%linoleums, hangs window shades
In fact, for the time being il al your
service. and does II all In an ell
cient, courteous manner.
u you value such service, let us
have your patronage and support in
order that We may continue II.
A. ID. FROST
Hardware Rugs Furniture
Phone No. 3
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
A PROBLEM 10 b. SOLVED

some people were made 10 be sol
diers.
But the Irish were made 10 be Cops
Sauerkraut was made for the Ger
mans
And spaghetti was made for the
Waps.
Fish were made 10 drink water.
Mud Buns were made 10 drink
booze,
Banks were made for money
And money vas made for the Jews.
Everything was made for some
thing,
Most everything hut a Miser:
tod made Wilson for President,
hut who In Hell made the Kaiser?
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
TROOPS ON DETACHMENT

Troop IT aud The Machine DUN
Troop were relieved from detach-
ment duty by Troops q and y. The
former troop returns Ia the east
sector. stationed at NJ. Riley and
Arena. while the latter makes up
the detachments at Hermanas and
South Gate. q troop. especially the
old lockers" are old friends OF Nj.
Riley. The whole troop. under
Captain now Brigadier = General)
Whitehead. was stationed there for
fourteen months IN i9i6-i7.
The ~. Riley detachment Is ovi-
7iently famous for It's jumping
horses. II Is rumored that Boss, Of
Troop q. often wearied OF dismount-
ing 10 open gates and would Jump
them outright with his high-spirited
horse, -Frerkles.'
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
THE u. G. l..
As seen by Santa Re New Mexican.

NJ H. -. L.
As seen by Santa Re New Mexican.
Little Miss Munet went Ia the buffet
To purchase some curds aud
whey.
The owner he eyed her aud cried as
he spied her,
The price has been doubled to-
day.
\ dollar, a dollar, my pocket books
boiler.
Ny money all Vanishes soon;
lye cut out my breakfast and now
I'm afraid
tll have la quit lunching at noon.
high Cost Of Livingl My food bills
are giving
\ helGht exhibition. I see;
The little dog laughed 10 see such
sport.
But II won't get a laugh out of me.
Old Mother Hubbard went 10 the
cupboard
To dig up a bone for u meal;
hut burglars had got IN the chest.
n gou please,
And stolen the treasure. and sold II
with Ease
For the price Of an automobile.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
wAR-sAvINGs sERvICE

The government wishes 10 enlist
every man, woman and child of the
nation in w%ar-savings service. when
an individual buys wer 81 savings
stamps he enlists In the production
division Of the nation, thereby sup
porting aud backing up the lighting
division which IL In France and on
the seas.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office. Las Cruces,
N. NJ. February /. 1918.
Notice is hereby given that
Mrs. W. Marvin Roberts (wife) .
for herself and other heirs of
W. Marvin Roberts. deceased, Of
Basile. La. who. on June 10.
1911, made homestead entry No.
O5622. for sell sec. 8. twp. 20 s..
range 8 W., N. NJ. p. meridian.
has filed notice Of intention TO
make final fve-year proof to
establish claim to the land above
Described. before f. S. Taylor.
Notary Public, at Basile, La. on
the Goth day of March. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses :
Chas. +. Bourgeois, VIM. II.
Smith. Clarence H. Rogers, and
Earl r. Moore. all of Columbus,
N. NJ.
Witnesses for claimant will be
examined before B. NJ. Reed at
Columbus. n. NJ. on March 20,
1918.
.2-s John l.. Burnside. Register.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
SNOWFALL m THE
ELEVATED REGIONS

The snowfall Of January averaged
l3i inches, a monthly amount for
the state which has been exceeded
hut four times during the last 20
years. The distribution was excel
lent, although over lower levels Of
the CHA and Rio Grande rain re-
placed the snow. From 5000 feet
upward ~ inches or more were
general with % inches above 5000
feet, and 10 Ia 80 over the highest
mountains. The cold Of the month
was favorable for storage. and great
drifts have filled the canyons.
gulchcs. and timber with we'll
packed snow. All portions Of the
state, except eastern border coun-
ties. have shared IN the snow and
moisture, and a marked gain Is thus
afforded m the water outlook.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08

A. T. Evans. owner of the Evans
Garage, has recently installed a
brand new safe IN his Office. Owing
10 the steady increase Of business,
Mr.. Evans feels entitled 10 the new
extravaganza.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-03-08
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior,
u. S. Land Office. Las Cruces,
N. NJ, February ], 1918.
Notice is hereby given that
John o. Burgett. Of Walnut
Wells, N. NJ, who, on December
8. 1916. made homestead entry
No. 0l4243, for ma Tor lots /. 2.
VIA neh and nwi,). sec. IL, twp.
80 s., r. II W.. N. NJ. p. meridian.
has filed notice Of intention 10
make three-year proof, to estab-
lish claim TO the land above
described. before NJ. l.. Massey,
U. S. Commissioner. at Walnut
Wells. N. NJ. on the Goth day Of
March. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses /;
James II. Robertson of Hachi-
Ia. N. NJ, Frank Keeton of Wal
nut Wells, N. NJ. j. T.. Northing-
ton Of Hachita. N. NJ, and Tom
Lard Of Walnut Wells, N. NJ.
2-8 John L. Burnside. Register.