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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-07-12

war every resource is essential,
both material and mental: That
means economy, thrift, moeili-
izing our material assets; II also
means elimination Of political
strife. We must all thoroughly
appreciate that this war Is wag-
ed to make democracy safe In
the world. II is not a war TO
make the democratic party safe,
nor is Il a war 10 make the re-
publican party; nor is II a war
to be made use Of for the benefit
of any political party. Il is a
gigantic world struggle wherein
the American people, united and
in close cooperation, faithfully
adhering to principle. are to fur
nish the balance of power which
will bring victory, clothed with
guarantees of peace and freedom
henceforth for all peoples and
all countries.
This being our basis. why not
cut out political strife for two
years, the end of which period
let US hope will witness the end
of the war. Why not agree Ia
let the statu quo continue for
two years as TO allstate, district
aud county officers. This might
be done through constitutional
amendment, extending the ten
ure of Office for two years. II
might be argued that this can.
not be done on account of prohi'
bition of the constitution, pro.
viding that a six months, per
iod must elapse before an amend
ment is voted upon after the date
Of submission by the legislature
| | take Il, however, that militia .,
necessity would permit of al
immediate submission. Ii sucl
am amendment, and that th'
same. having once been submit
ted to the legislature, the paopl'
having spoken, no question o
validity could thereafter bl
raised.
Now, as to our federal ollicial
we will have a vacancy for sen
ator and congressman respective
ly. What are the requirements
, Full fledged red-blooded Amer
, leans. At present these office
, are filled by Hon. Albert B. FaI
, United States Senator, and lor
: William b. Walton, member o
, congress. one a republican, am
, the other a democrat. Both pg
triotic and thorough Americans
! and actively in the harness, be
/ ing clothed with experience !
: matters relative TO the wa
h since its inception.
Why not both political parti,
agree TO maintain the preseI
q conditions. Let both Senate
Fail and Representative Walto
s be reelected by the consent an
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-07-12
BURsUM BELIEVES THE
SOLDIERS SHOULD VOTE
Favors Calling Special Session Of
Leglslature-Fall and Wal
ton for Re-electiOn an
hold other Omcers

Holm o. Bursum, twice the re-
publican candidate for governor
Of New Mexico. publishes the fol-
lowing article in the Albuquer-
que Evening Herald. lie Is In
favor Of leaving out all that goes
with a political campaign In New
Mexico this year, and the people
devoting their energies TO the
winning of the war. lie favors
the reelection of Senator Albert
B. Fall, republican, and Con-
gresham w. b. Wilton, demo-
crat. II Is desired that the peo-
pie Of the state express their
views on this matter, and we in
vite the readers Of the Courier
TO do so through our columns.
Mr.. Bursum's article follows:
Shall New Mexico give her
boys the opportunity Of exercis-
ing the right Of suffrage at the
front where they are fighting to
pcrpetuate the institutions which
make II possible TO live under a
free government? II not, why
not?
That Is one Of the questions
being considered just now by
those in authority as well as
those of the rank and file. Iowa,
New York. Massachusetts, and
many other progressive states Of
the union have made provisions
for making available the ballot
for the benefit Of her citizens en-
gagged In military service when
absent in the performance of du-
ty. Illinois is about to submit
the question, and viii probably
adopt similar measures. provid-
ing for the right Of suffrage for
her citizens engaged In military
service.
II our soldiers are good enough
TO bare their breasts in the
trenches Of blood-stained Europe
80 that democracy shall be made
safe, are they not good enough
to exercise the ballot In the af'
fairs Of the country for whose
cause their lives are being devot'
ed? This is not a question OF
partizan politics. arrandizement
or advantage for any person, sci
Of persons, or political party
political creed or aililiation Il
not to be considered standard
or measure preliminary to thu
extension of suffrage rights.
II has been suggested that L
grant this privilege would incul
"A burdensome tax. That is pure
ordinary rot.
First: No expense is to'
great TO show due appreciation
to the heroes whose presence q
the front is a guarantee Of peace
good will and perpetual freedom
under the Stars and Stripes.
Second: There is no sense i
incurring any great expense
The ballots may be sent over am
brought back as any other ma
which Is carried by your Uncl
Sam at normal rates.
Some unknown patriot, sign
ing himself subscriber" in tn
Las Cruces Citizen. sets up tn
argument that TO grant thi
franchise would be a great vast
of resources: that the legislator
might better appropriate none
for the purchase Of war stamp
liberty bonds, contributions |
the Y. NJ. G. A.. Red Cross, an
so on. True these war activitb
must all be supported and III
full quota forthcoming to me'
each and every call of our go'
ornmcnt; however, not throug
legislative appropriation, bl
from the sweat of the brow
every human being in close C
operation for the winning Of Il
war.
For the early winning Of tn
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-07-12

MIR. and Mrs. Frank l.. Callcn.
of the Meadows Drug store, left
Sunday for Cloudcroft, whore
they will spend a few days. Mrs.
Callen was III and il became nee
essary for a change.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-07-12

Charlie Powers has rented the
corner store room in the Clark
hotel, which was formerly occu-
pied by the Clark Caie.and later
by Spirro & Nelson's photograph
shop, and is putting in a soda
fountain and line of bottled
goods of drinks, medicines, etc.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-07-12

j. d. Atwood, of Artesia, N.
NJ. who was here in command
Of the Artesia company of the
New Mexico Infantry. has been
promoted TO the rank of major.
Major Atwood will be remem-
bered by a number of Columbus
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

| City officials and distinguished guests
! will form on Royal street, right rest
| ing on Cameron street The Chambe,
CT Commerce will form on Royal
street, right resting en- King street,
Red Gross will form on Cameron
street, right resting on Royal street.
Citizens generally will form on Came
ron street, head of column resting On
Pitt street. The fire department viii
form on south Fairfax street. right
resting on King street.
The school children will form on
Cameron street, right resting on st.
Asaph street.
Route of Procession.
The column will move out King
street to Peyton street ami counter
march to Alfred street thence 20
Prince. Prince to Washington street
on Washington to pcndleton street.
then ccuntermarch to Cameron street
on Cameron to Columbus street
thence to King street en- King to the
Richmond theater. where Senator
Claude A. Swanson will address the
people Of this city.
Formation of Parade.
Platoon OF police, band, chief mar
shall, chief 0. staff. city officials, Dis
tinguisheI guests. marshal. Chamber
Of Commerce, marshal. Red Gross or
ganizatons. marshal. citizens. mar
3ha!, fire department. band, marshal.
school children. The Boy Scouts will
accompany the parade and keep the
streets clear. Major William NJ.
Smith will be chief marshal.
Decorations.
The committee is anxious that there
shall be flag hcated from every
home and business :louse along the
line of march.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
MAY RESORT TO CONVENTION
Too Many Candidates in First Vir-
ginia District for Primary.

Washington, April 25 : 4 move
ment is on foot to hold convention
instead of a primary, to nominate a
Democratic candidate for Congress in
The First Virginia district to succeed
the late Representative William A.
Jones. On account of the large num-
ber of candidates in the field it is
,ontended that man may be nomi-
mated despite the fact he receives only
small vote. 1t is believed. there
fore, that a man more acceptable to
he entire. district could De. selected in
/ convention. It. is stated :that-if the
ace narrows down to. two or three
candidates the primary plan will be
adhered to. i.
More candidates are getting into
The field. The latest to announce are
State Senator c. O. Goolrick and f. II.
Russell, both of fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

Chairman R. L. Payne, of the Lib.
erty Day Committee, and J. \. Viii,
liams, of the Chamber of Commerce
are making elaborate preparations for
the big parade and patriotic meeting
here tomorrow Afternoon.
A tremendous crowd is expected at
the Opera House meeting where Sena-
tor Claude A. Swanson will be the
main speaker.
The Liberty Loan Committee wishes
it understood that people should con-
tinue buying bonds even after the al
lotment has been reached, for the
Government desires that 100000
bonds be sold, and that would mean
5000 in Alexandria. The sales up
until last night had reached some
thing over 700.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

The Liberty Loan total sales IN
Alexandria have now passed the $500
600 mark, and there is drive under
way to pass the allotment by the close
of Liberty Day tomorrow, so that
Alexandria can announce that it has
won the Honor Flag. Persons who III
tend to buy bonds should co so to-
morrow morning so that the amounts
can be counted in the race for the
Honor Emblem.
The Liberty Loan campaign in Alex
andria is somewhat remarkable in
that the bond sales have all been made
without a canvass. In most cities a
store-to-store and heuse-to-house- can
vass has been made, but SO we'll have
Alexandria people responded to the
call for bonds that it is hoped no cam
yass will be necessary here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Buy Liberty Bonds.

This is Spring, which is the begin.
ming of life and happiness. Let's
spring a surprise on the kaiser, who
is the mortal enemy of life and happI-
ness. by oversubscribing the Third Lib
erty Bond issue.
No American has right to inter
fere with production or the destina-
tion of products from this country
The resources of the country belong
to Liberty. Liberty has the first
call upon the manhood and woman
hood of the nation, and upon all the
products that are needed to STRIKE
DOWN and ANNIH1LATE the ENE-
MY.
BUY LIBERTY BONDS.
91-tue-t-s S. C. Cropley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

panies could pay. The Pickerts not
wishing to lose their reputation as one
of the best companies on the road,
took a big chance and secured the best
PLAYS not 'withstanding the heavy
royalties demanded Then came those
long and dreary waits between the
acts. To avoid this the Pickerts en-
gagged the best VAUDEVILLE talent avail
able and the specialties offered are
way above the average seen in smaller
cities. These players will be seen at
the Opera House all next week, :,
On Monday night the company Will
present Cohan and Harris big New
York success "The Only Son."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

Genuine Early Rose and Irish COB,
bier Potatoes, Maine grown, at S3.oo
per bag. These potatoes have passed
Government inspection at this port
Furniture and floor oil. 20 cents per
ouart. Cut loaf sugar, II cents pound
Five-pound can Karo syrup, As cents
Butter received Tuesdays and Fri
days from the Valley Of Virginia, }: r.
Purcell, 1T South Henry street, city
9S-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

i An enthusiastic meeting of tn,
Chamber of Commerce Liberty Loal
Committee was held yesterday after
noon and arrangements perfected fol
Ia demonstration tomorow-Liberty
Day-as provided for by the procla.
nation Used by the President of the
United States, Woodrow Wilson, anC
the Governor of Virginia, Westmore,
land Davis.
DR.. William NJ. Smith was appoint.
ed to invite the city officials, Robert S
Jones to extend an invitation to the
Red Cross organizations, Chief Of the
Fire Department Kenneth w. Ogden
to have the Fire Department in the
line of march. Captain William H.
Sweeney will have the school children
do their patriotic part. S. w. Pitts
and George Washington Lewis were
appointed committee on music.
The following were named COM
mittee on the details of the parade:
J. H. Trimyer, r. S. Jones, S. w.
Pitts, W. H. Sweeney and Dr.. VIII
liam NJ. Smith.
The committee to have charge Of
the sale of bonds on Liberty Day is as
follows: n. S.. Greenaway, c. T
Nicholson, H. w. Wildt, Paul B. HUI
fish, James Bayne, John G. Graham.
s. c. Cropley, Fl. A. Stuart, NJ. w.
Gaines, A. l.. Cohen, Laurence Perry
c. S. T. Burke. George T.. Warfield.
Gardner L. Boothe and Carroll Pierce
Committee on Publicity: Paul B.
Hulfsh, Claude W. Fletcher, John G.
Graham and Charles 3. Swan.
The following committees were
named for speakers Gardner l..
Boothe, George Washington Lewis and
Robert S. Jones. The assembling OF
The different units will be as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
HOSPITALS ENORMOUS.
Jas. Arrangements For Care Of The
American Wounded Made In France.

Near one French city, the American
Army IS erecting hospital that vii!
Ultimately contain 10000 beds. near
another city one with 1000 beds and
lear third one with 5000.
The French are fairly gasping with
admiration at the magnitude of Amer
cas- hospita! plans. The regulation
military hospital in France up to this
ime has contained about 1000 beds.
The American sollier who comes to
7rance is assured of the best medica!
,ttention any army in the world has
.ver seen. There will be one bed in a
hospital for every five soldiers.
Experience has shown that only
me soldier out of five needs hospital
attention. An overwhelming majori-
Y of all wounded soldiers who re-
eve hospital treatment recover. More
han 30 per cent. of a5domina! cases
'ecoyer.
Soldier blindness is the least COM
non of all war Affections. Out OF
200 wounded soldiers only one suf-
fers loss Of eycsight.
The American Army has secured a
large number of hospital trains which
are the most completely equipped IN
Europe and our wounded can be fush-
ID from the battle front to the big
base hospitals within few hours.
Every American soldier, whose
wounds incapacitate him for further
service. will be held at convaiesccnt
hospitals until he is able to travel
when he will be sent back to America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Would Boycott Germany.

Washington, April 25.-InternatIon-
al bovcott of Germany after the war,
unless the Reichstag or the German
people by referendum, accept definite
principles of international law, is pro-
nosed in a State referendum sponsor
ed by Senator Owen, CT Oklahoma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Chicken Salad Supper.

An old-fashioned Southern suppeI
will be given Thursday evening.
Anr;I %. from 6 to 8, at st. Pauis
narist hall, corner Duke and PITY
streets. Alexandrians are sure TO
know the treat in store for them and
the many strangers living here should
avail themselves of the opportunity OF
sampling the chicken salad, old sugar
cured hams, ETC., that have helped
made Virginia famous: Especial care
will be given to suppers sent 1or'
which will be ready az 6 o'clock. = =,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
AMERICAS BIG GUNS.
Information Is Latest Weapon Su-
preme For Distance Firing.

Information Is Latest Weapon Su-
preme For Distance Firing.
Ordnance experts of both the War
and Navy Departments yesterday con-
firmed a statement of Samuel NJ. Vau-
claim, of the Baldwin Locomotive
Works, and number of the Council
of National Defense that huge cam
non had been completed at foundries
in Wilmington, Del. The giant gun
is the first of series projected by
the government experts who are con-
fdent that tests of the first gun will
lead to the production of more of the
same type.
Speculation as to the uses to wiz
the new weapon might be put Wee
many. Although gun large enough
to shoot a distance of seventy-tive or
one hundred miles could be shipped
abroad, It is believed. that guns OF
huge calibre could not play part in
an allied offensive until the German
army has been driven across the
Rhine, and has taken shelter under
the guns of the series of fortresses
guarding the road to Berlin. That
America already may be preparing
for such a situation was accepted as
another sign that the nations ord
nance program is progressing eve
more rapidly than had been hoped
would be possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
GERMANS TAKE A TOWN

Fierce Assault Of Teuton Hordes Cause
Heavy Casualties = VilIiers- Breten
naux Falls.
London, April 25.-Renewing their
attacks yesterday on the Picardy bat
tie front, the ,Teutons lunged forward
on thirteen-mile front east of
Amiens. after a violent bombardment,
concentrating their heaviest pressure
at the point where the British and
French armies join.
The heaviest fighting centered at
the village of Villers-Bretennaux, be-
tween nine and ten miles east of the
British base at Amiens, and after a
hard struggle the Germans were able
to. occupy it. A fierce struggle was
still in progress there at last reports
from the front.
The Germans used their old-timc
tactics of assaulting in dense forma-
tion, and the advancing ranks were
moved down by the British artillery
fire.
London, April 25.-An inferno of
German shell fire Tuesday evening
definitely broke the two weeks lull
on the Picardy front and early today
Hindenburg's legions surged forward
in a new drive toward the coveted
Franco British railroad and base.
AmienS.
Measured by the scale of the prepa-
rations and the numbers employed,
the assault again was a failure. The
net result of a days continuous
massed onslaughts was the occupation
bv the Germans of rs-Bretonneux
nine miles almost due east of Amiens
and the capture by them of the eas,
terri outskirts Of Hangard-en-Sen-
terre. ten miles southwest of Amiens
A wood north of the village also wa:
taken by the foe.
Fighting of the fercest sort contln
ned far into the night The new drive
is expected to be continued until it,
force is spent. The procedure OF at
tack was similar to that of March q
and the aims were again the same
capture of Amiens and disjunction o
the French and British armies. Tn,
chief weights Of the assaults wa
thrown against the Franco British
junction south of the Somme. The al
lied line, however, while slightly ben
back at Villers-Bretonneux and Han
gard, remains absolutely intact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Fish Day Tomorrow.

Large white perch, Potomac bass.
large rock fish, steak tile, roe and
buck shad, herring roe, 2Oc a plate.
Saltwater croakers. large Potomac
herring, Norfolk oysters, cherrWtcnc
clans. Sanitary Fish Market, Stall No.
2, City Market. Phone 735. Open till
, p. m. ~-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
BOMB ON THE FLORENCE II.
Believed Intended To Explode When
Ship Reached Port.

Paris, April 25.-The blowing up Of
the American steamship Florence H,
off the coast of Brittany is believed
to have been due, says the Radio
Agency, to bomb placed on board
before she LEFT the United States, so
as to explode when the vessel reached
port. Owing to a fire on board, the
news agency adds, the bomb exploded
prematurely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Fell Asleep.

Tuesday, April %, 1918, at y p. m.,
at his home, GIL Queen street, James
Richard Pickin, aged II years, be-
loved husband of Alice Pickin. Flu
neral from his late residence Friday,
1890 a. m. Friends invited. Inter-
ment private. (Lewisburg, W. Va,
papers please copy.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
SYNCHRONOUS EVENTS

Liberty Bond Day and Potomac Lodge
Anniversary Will Occur on the
Same Day This Year.
Tomorrow, April 26, (Liberty Bond
Day), will be the n!nety-ninth ami
versary of the formation of Potomac
Lodge, No. SO, l. 0. 0. F.. and the
lodge will hold Liberty Rally on that
night.
On Sunday night next. April IS, at
1880 o'clock all Odd Fellows in Alex
andria will meet at Odd Fellows Hail.
on north Columbus street. and pro-
ceed thence to the Second Presbyte-
rian Church, where the Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison, pastor of the church, and
Noble Grand, will deliver the annlver-
sary address.
Special music will be rendered on
the occasion, ard the public is cordial
" invited to be present. Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, OF Grace Episcopal Church,
and Chaplain of Potomac Lodge, Will
close the services.
The Second Presbyterian Church
building has been undergoing repairs
for some time. All will be ready by
next Sunday. and instead of conduct
ing services in Westminster Building
where they have been held for Several
months. the congregation will again
meet in the church proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Notice to Firemen.
91-tue-t-s

There will be a called meeting of
Relief Hook and Ladder Company No.
l, tonight (Thursday), April %, at
7:30 o'clock. All members are re-
quested to be present as business of
Importance will be transacted. By
order Of the president.
w. z. EVERHEART,
Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
NEW AIRCRAFT CHIEFS.
John y. Ryan Is Chosen Director ny
Raknr IN Reorganization.

The long awaited reorganization o.
the nations aircraft production pro-
rram, so vitality important in the var,
was announced yesterday afternoon by
Secretary Baker.
John D. Ryan. copper ma2nate OF
New York and Montana, railroad man,
fnancier and organizer of big AFFAIRS
i chosen to direct the production OF
aircraft and auxiliaries. He has ac-
cepted and will get to work at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Office of the Lanston MOnotype Ma
chine Company.

Philadelphia, April 8, 1910.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company will be held at the
Elks Home, corner Prince and Royal
streets, Alexandria, Va, at II o'clock
noon, on Thursday, the 2nd day of
May, 1918, for the purpose OF elcctine
a Board of Directors to serve for the
ensuing year and transacting such
other business as may properly come
before it.
Transfer books will be closed on
April 22nd at o'clock p. m, and will
be reopencd on May 1th at 10o'clock
a. m.
By order of the Board OF Directors
W. ARTHUR SELLMAN,
90-16t Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Will Flush Water Mains.

The Alexandria Water Company
will begin flushing the water mains
on Friday, April 26, at 80 p. nj. Con-
sumers are advised to secure neces-
sary supply on Friday morning.
Alexandria Water Company.
9S-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Pickert Stock Company One OF High
Calibre.

When the old-time melo-dramas
began to lose its popularity old heads
in the repertoire business began to
realize that something had to be done
to save them from an eventual ruin
Modern plays were out of the question
as the New York producers demand
ed more money than the average COM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25

Thomas Hoy, long resident of Al
exandria, but for several years a resi-
dent OF Washington, was operated up
on recently at the Providence Hospital
of that city. His many friends and
acquaintance vii. be glad to know
that the operation was successful and
that he is now at his home rapidly re-
cuperating. Mr.. Hoy is 80 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-25
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The alarm of fire about 1880
o'clock this morning was caused by a
slight blaze in house 600 south Colum-
bus street; The flames were soon ex-
tinguished and the damage was slight.