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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
enforcement
T. NJULY PROBLEM
commissioner Roper States
That District Attorneys
Alone Must Act.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Enforce-
ment Of wartime prohibition, which
becomes effective July l. is not lodged
with the internal revenue bureau or
with any other government agency, but
merely Is left to United States Attor-
neys Daniel c. Roper, revenue commits
sioner, declares after analysis of all
statutes and regulations.
lntimation that because Of the appar-
ent difficulty of enforcement, the presi-
dent or congress might be called on to
postpone the laws operations, was
given by Nj. Roper in a statement say
ing that the issue of licenses for the
manufacture prohibited by the war
time prohibition act will naturally cease
with July !, assuming, Of course, that
neither the president nor congress stays
the operation Of the law"
Y Nln this connection 1t became known
t.tac a number of administration off,
cials and advisers of the president had
recently urged him to prevent prohibit
ton from going into effect July / by
proclaiming the completion Of demobil-
ization by hat time. This view is I'M
derstood to be held by Mr.. Roper, who
ts represented as believing prohibition
! can not be enforced adequately without
y specific legislation establishing an en-
4 forcement agency.
No Provision for Enforcement.
After explaining in a statement that
congress had failed to pass bills au-
thorizing administration of the war
time prohibition provision Of the agri-
cultural bill approved last November
p, Mr.. Roper said:
Enforcement of the prohibition con-
tained in the act, therefore, is not
placed with the 4mmissioner Of inter-
nal revenue or lodged anywhere in the
government, but Is naturally left to the
United States attorneys to enforce by
prosecution under the section Of the
act which provides that any person
who violates any of the foregoing pro-
visions shall be punished by lmprison-
ment not to exceed one year, or by a
fine not to exceed 81, 900 or both sucn
imprisonment and fine
An anomalous condition exists"
added Mr.. Roper, brought about by
the failure of congress to enact at the
last session the necessary legislation
and provide the necessary money for
the enforcement of the wartime pro-
hibitlon.
EXISTING revenue laws with regard
to the control Of Illicit manufacture and
sale will, of course, remain in force
until repealed by congress. Their en-
forcement will continue to be given the
vigorous attention of internal revenue
officers until repealed"
The commissioner also expressed the
view that the only authority given to
the internal evenue bureau by the
wartime prohibition act related to reg
ulating the manufacture and sale oil
distilled spirits for other than beverage
purposes and the distribution Of wine
fOr sacramentals medicinal or other
, han beverage purposes.
This statement of Mr.. Roper threw a
new element Of uncertainty into the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24

reau will be unable to assign all CT Its
5000 revenue agents to liquor work ow-
ing to the necessity Of employing mos
of these men on tax collecting business
Reports hat 5000 agents would be as.
signed to prohibition enforcement work
after July | now appear erroneous ir
the light of the revenue commissions
decision that he has not authority MOI
appropriations necessary to carry out
the task.
Mr.. Roper and Mr., Glass, secretary
of the treasury, have always been Op
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
LEGAL NOTICES.
TRUSTEE SALES,

t0Inotte Lake Wortham BY deed In
book 465, page 1913, Of the registers
office Of Shelby county, Tennessee, and
n strip 2OXs0 feet lying Immediately
south of said parcel sold to A~ntoinette
Lake Workman.
All right and equity Of redemption,
homestead and dover waived in said
deed Of trust, and tina title is believed
to be good, but we will sell and con-
vey only as trustee.
BANK OF COMMERCE. a. TRUST CO.,
Trustee.
ny S, J. SHEPHERD. Trust Officer,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
Before the Reds Ruled.

Two years ago we had in Russia.
through the legislation Of our proVi-
sional government, the best laws insur-
ing political freedom; freedom Of con
science, OF speech, of press, of assem-
bly,. We had equality Of political rights
for both sexes, and autonomy for all
the na%tionalities inhabiting Russia. II
the constituent assembly had not been
dispersed by the BolsheVist ~bayonets,
the land would have been in the posses
sion of those who TIL 1t, on the basis
Of socialism. The workingmen of Rus
STA would be living under the protec-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
Peasantry Hope of Russia,

There Is one hope for Russia, and
a very strong II hat IL our peas
antry. THIS CLASH cannot long endure
the chaos brought about Ivy Rolshe-
vism. TTadltIoually, they are Religious
and they ask for justice and truth,
And there ts no doubt but that there
is a stratum OF strong characters and
honest souls tina win finally tear off
the crust OF vtcc aud d%epravlty FROM
the body of Russia and prove their
ability to be good citizens OF their
| country and true friends to their coun-
I'Russ!a will exist and prosper--ot
that there is no doubt. But at this
hour she Is racked by the sulierlhgs
her people are subjected to, through
The sins OF the past aud present dos,
| potism, supported by the evil viii of
selfish individuals. who, anxious M they
| arc TO retain in their hands the power
to rule, trample under their feet all
that is cherished by humanity-the dig
| NIFTY Of II peoples body and soul
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24

tion OF the most progressive social leg
islation, safeguarding their lives and
health and giving them the POSSIBILITY
as far as possible, to participate IN the
management of the industrial HE. The
majority in the constituent assembly
was held by the party Of socialists
revolutionIsts, and under the leader.
ship Of this party the constituent as.
sembly would have realized the sacred
hope OF the Russian people.
But there was a plot against thus
program, and ms II would have been I'M
possible to overthrow 1t by arguments,
the BolsheViki made use of a ruSe, By
double dealing they insinuated to our
ignorant and Germany times dlsap.
pointed masses that again they would
be deceived, and that the only means
to assure the success of the revolution
was to act at once. Rob the robbers
was tho way Lenine put 1t.
Sets Fire to Fuel.
ut was. IA match to the dry fuel ac.
Cumulnted during many centuries Of
dcspotism and suffering. of servitudc
and desola.ion. For l6 months Russia
has been devoured by the fire Of inqui-
sitlon, and Lenine flounts it as n tri"
umph Of socialism without any feeling
for humanity without any sense OF
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
BeantifY Your Home

Let our Landscape Department helm
you to improve your property; we do
sodding, grading, terracing: fruit and
shade trees, evergreen and Towering
shrubs.
Give us your order now.
For appointment call Main 6sss-w.
KOEN NURSERIES.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
BOLSHEV|SM
SOCIALIST THEORY
MIS|NTERPRETED
Russian Heroine. Now Tour
ing America, Discusses
Present Movement in Her
Home Country.

Nine, Katherine B-reshkovskaya, that
famous old Russian woman known as
the grandmother Of the Russian revo-
luton, and a leader in the soCialist~rev-
olutionist movement, Is now touring the
United States and leCturing on What
Is BolsheVism?' The following is her
explanation In part:
Nothing in tie world Is so old as
that which Is now called 'Bolshevism.
The history OF every more or less civi-
lized people testifles that there has
Uet been a theory, a religion or a
philosophy that has not been disfigured,
misinterpretei OF even abused, be-
trayed in its 'eepcst meaning and ideal.
1--WE see now that the harmonious,
humane, well-shaped theory of social
ism, founded on science, the theory
that teaches us what reforms and
changes can be successfully made at
this or that moment OF history, en-
deavoring to make these changes with
as little distress as possible and con
serving all that Is good from the cul-
ture of the passive see this theory,
the theory Of socialism perverted into
an appeal for defiance, vengeance, rob-
berry, destruction and the immediate
murder of anyone resisting these atroc-
tiles. And at what a time! 1t came
at the moment when the true socialists,
the real workers for the people, were
80 near their aim, when all the de
sired reforms could have been easily
realized, as the people are prepared for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
TRUSTEES SALE.

ny $, j. SHEPHERD, Trust {
This Anril 10. 1919.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
NOTICE.
ELECTION NOTICE,

This April Is, 1919.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14

grades for the purpose of Christmas
tree and entertainment for the little
tots.
w. II. Herrick was called to FL
Paso Thursday morning and from
thence 10 one Of the mining camps
northeast of FL Paso to survey some
mining claims for Attorney W. H.
Winter.
George X. Noe was business Wis
itor in Albuquerque Wednesday.
Attorney w. B. BuntOn, who has
been down around Ranger and some
of the other Texas oil fields, returned
to the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Ernest Phillips made trip to
the Pass city Tuesday.
Miss Susan Fitch pleasingly enter
tanned four tables of bridge Wednes-
day evening in honor of Henry Cook S
birthday After bridge. the guests re-
paired to the dining room, where re-
freshments were served, including a
birthday cake decorated with candles.
Those partaking of Miss Sues hospi-
tality were, Misses Anna Hilton, Mar
guerite Sweet, Beulah Herrick, Della
Harris, Hannah Fitch, Mesdames f. j.
Petty Blanche Reed and Frank Buell.,
Messrs. Clarence IIoffer, Sidney Bart
lett Cecil Rowe, Henry Cook. John
Mskinnon, Pete Peterson. Bob Har-
mon and Fay Leeklider.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
MAGDALENA

Mrs. John Galrapp and little daugh-
ter of the Quemado country. spent the
past week in Magdalena,
On Friday evening Miss Alice At
kins entertained about a dozen little
girls at her home in the east part Of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Medley and
baby daughter came in from the
ranch and spent the week looking after
business and visiting friends.
Carl Hudson, who has been in the
Texas Oil fields for the past several
months, returned to Magdalena We'd
nesday to spend about two weeks with
friends and relatives here and at Re-
serve.
The ladies OF the social circle of the
Presbyterian church, were pleasantly
entertained on Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Andrew Caldwell.
William Hayes has gone to Albu-
querque, where he has accepted a po-
sition.
Miss NJ. Wyche returned on We'd
nesday from Quemado, where she had
been the guest Of her parents.
Anselmo Rael of Aragon spent sew
eral days in town caring for business
matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Chapman and
baby of Datil were in Magdalena the
past week the guest of friends.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
GALLUP

Clyde Brown. who received his dis
charge from the navy sometime ago
has re-enlisted in the navy for two
years cruise He left Friday for San
Diego, Calf.
Miss Frances ShoCkey, assisted by
her sister, Mrs. w. II. Jones, were
hostesses at an informal dance given
at the home of Mrs. w. II. Jones Dur
Ing the evening delicious refresh
ments We're served the guests.
Mr.. Scott, who was employed at the
Mckinley county bank of this city,
resigned his position with that firm
and viii leave for Winslow Ariz
where he will locate.
Mrs. John Cotton Jr., is expecting
the arrival of her mother, father and
sister and together with Mr.. and Mrs
John Cotton, they will leave for south
ern California, where they will spend
the remainder of the winter.
Mrs. Harmon, secretary of the wal
camp community service, was hostess
to a farewell dance given in honor
OF the soldiers of the eighth cavalry
on Monday of this week. At mid.
night refreshments of sandwiches
cake and coffee were served.
Orval r. Gray has recently re.
turned from Peru, S. A., and resumed
his duties with the Santa Fe.
Mrs. G. A. Darlington was hostes!
at l o'clock luncheon on Wednes.
day of this week. The afternoon was
spent in playing cards.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
ESTANCIA

Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Bay have re-
turned from Albuquerque to remain
until after the holidays.
Carl Sherwood manager Of the Es-
tancia Auto company. went to Albu-
querque the first of the week and re-
turned with a new Dodge touring
car which he delivered to Frank
Laws of Mcintosh. -
Raymundo Romero of Mountainair,
was in town Friday.
Mrs. A. ]. Green, son Kenneth and
Buford Ficklin made an overland trip
to Albuquerque the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. T. Coombs re-
turned to their home in Albuquerque
Tuesday after a weeks visit with Mr..
Coombs brother, Ralph.
julius Meyer of Willard, was bus
mess visitor Saturday.
j. A. Denton, agent for Ford cars
at Childress, Tex, received four Ford
cars from the Valley Auto company
here Saturday. Mr.. Denton brought a
party with him and drove the cars
back to Childress.
Oscar McElmerry. of Pennington,
Kans., brother of Mrs. J. NJ. Woods,
is spending a few weeks in the valley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben L. Daugherty
spent Sunday in Albuquerque.
Sheriff Alexandra Baca took ]. W.
Ewing of Mountainair to the insane
asylum at Las Vegas Monday to
which institution Mr.. Ewing was CON-
mitted by Judge Edwin Mechem.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
SOCORRO

The Ladies Aid society met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Harriet Fischer al
the home OF her daughter. Mrs. NJ. c.
Spicer on Fischer avenue.
Mrs. S. w. Willlston, who had been
guest of Mrs. W. II. Herrick for
several DAYS, returned east Thursday
morning, first to her home in Chicago
and thence to Connecticut for Christ
mas.
w. ]. Andrus of AraGon. one OF
Socorro county's stockmen. has made
a couple OF business visits to the Gem
city the past week.
B. II. Kinney Of Tokay has been a
business visitor in Socorro the great
er part of the week.
DIR. w. A. Parvis, who has been do
ing several months postgraduate work
ct the postgraduate school and hos
fital of Chicago, is to return to So
zorro on the 18th.
Through the courtesy of Director NJ
Il. Pickens. a portion of the pro
ceeds from Friday nights show al
the Gem theater, in which May Ali.
son played in Peggy Does Her Darn
dest," were donated to the primary
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
ROSWELL

Mrs. Alpin I. Dunn of New York,
arrived Wednesday for a visit with
Mrs NJ. G. Moberly. She is on her way
to California.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Smyrl were
hosts Wednesday evening at delight
full dinner dance at the Country club,
comp limentary to Miss Doris Parsons
and Mrs. w. c. Davidson, whose APP
preaching marriage was announced
Wednesday. A delicious quail menu
was served at o'clock and dancing
followed.
The Woodmen circle met in regular
session Tuesday night, and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Past guardian, George f. Mcdonald;
guardian, Mrs. H. f. Fairbanks; ad-
visor Mrs. Annie Mcdonald; clerk,
Joseph E. Brown; banker. Mrs. Mamie
May Cave; managers Mrs. Rachel
Gibbany, II. A. Dickens ard W. A.
Brown attendant Miss Elizabeth
Preacher: assistant attendant, Miss
Thelma Martin; chaplain, Mrs. Ivy
Griffin; inner sentinel. Mrs. Marie
Karr: outer sentinel, Mrs. Mary Brit
ton; musician, Miss Kama Yater; cap
tain of the team, Miss Agnes Swan
SON
Mrs. w. r. Wilson was hostess FRI
day at the Country club to a delight
fully appointed l o'clock luncheon at
which the members Of the Cozy Corner
club were guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Amonett and
daughter, Jean. left Friday morning
for a visit in El Paso, with Mr.. Anon
ett's parents.
The Cotillion club of the New Mex
leo Military institute will give their
postponed ball Saturday evening. De-
cember 10. at the mess hail. This Will
be their Christmas party, and the in
sttute play will be given between De-
cemher 8 and 10 as holiday Burroughs
begin December 20.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
FLAGSTAFF

Mr.. and Mrs A. ]. Sullivan enter
tanned on last Thursday evening, being
delightful hosts to the members of
their Five Hundred club Quite a
number of other guests helped spend
an enjoyable evening at cards and
later a delicious hot supper was
served. Members and guests included
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Jackson, Mr.
and Mrs Edgar Hash, Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Asselin, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Albers, Mr.. and Mrs. e. Lennon, Mr..
and Mrs. L. w. Cress, DR.. and Mrs.
Paul linn, Mr.. and Mrs. Burnell Os-
Ter and e. NJ Brown.
The general meeting of the Wom-
ems club was held yesterday at Emer-
son school. The day is the one usu-
ally celebrated as library day" and
Is an annual affair. the program be-
ing in charge of the library board.
The Camp Fire girls had a splendid
meeting last Friday night celebrating
in honor of Mrs. Bertha Kennedy's
birthday anniversary. The affair was
staged in the domestic science room
at Emerson school and the twenty
girls proved themselves masters in the
art of preparing an elegant little sup
per. The place cards and decorations
were all fashioned by the girls and
showed artistic ability. Mrs. Ken
nedy occupied the seat of honor at
the head of the table and Miss Rose
mary Reinhold sat in state at the
opposite end for the girls hold her in
high esteem as their guardian. A pre-
sentation speech revealed a dainty
gift from the girls to their instructor.
4 u. 4
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
CLOVIS

The Elks held their regular club
card party at the club rooms Friday
After which, dancing was enjoyed
Mrs. S. A. James won high score for
the ladies' Hobart Miller won high
score for the gentlemen.
The Auction bridge club will meet
Friday with Mrs Joe Skarda,
Mrs. F. &. Herod entertained the
auction club Thursday Mrs. A. w.
Hockenhull was the clubs guest. All
members were present. Mrs John
Barry won high score.
Mrs. c. y. Noble of Amarillo, was
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. II. Y.
Stonehill this week.
NJ. L. Lynn went to Elk City Mon
day on business. returning the middle
of the week.
Mrs. Tom Claybrook of Muleshoe,
was in Clovis Monday.
Miss Ella Curren. Mrs. f. W. Nye
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Young motor
ed to Ranchvale Friday.
Or. and Mrs. A. J. Miller left Mon
day for Ell Paso on a short visit.
Arthur L. Keesling of Ricardo, and
Miss Pearl Webb, Of this city, were
married at the Presbyterian parson-
age, December 9Th. by Rev. Ted Holt
field.
W. NJ. Tribble of Clovis, and Stella
=. Ivison of MARROW, Texas, were mar
ried December eth, at the Baptist par
sonage by Rev. Culpepper.
J. W. Rice of Grady was in Clovis
Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Copper of Kenna,
were in Clovis Saturday
l. A. Whitley spent Sunday in ANA
rillo.
Rev. Culpepper. Baptist minister,
resigned HE charge in this city to ac-
cept the charge OF the Baptist church
al wellington. Kans.
Born, to DIR. and Mrs. Clyn Smith,
Sunday, boy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-12-14
WILLIAMS

Mrs. J. C. Kelly Of Flagstaff, is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Messtmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Herr were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Ma
thews on Monday. During Mr.. Herr's
absence in Flagstaff. where he has
been called for jury duty Mrs. Herr
, will be the guest of Mrs. II. Benham.
George Baumgartner was in town
from his ranch on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Larson were
shopping in williams on Tuesday.
Congratulations are in order at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Steffins
where a son was born on December 9.
Messrs. Il. T. Kirwan and A. Ros-
seau are in Flagstaff on jury duty
this week.
Mrs. F. A. Stevens left for Twin
Falls, Idaho, the first of the week,
where she will join Mr.. Stevens. and
reside permanently.
F. Grub, of the forest service, is
in Flagstaff.
Dr. and Mrs. f. A. Miller are In
Phoenix, where the doctor will meet
with the members of the state dental
board. They expect to remain in
Phoenix and vicinity until the 22d.
Mrs. f. G. Scoville entertained the
bridge club on Thursday afternoon.
The next meeting will be held at the
residence of Mrs. H. J. Dooner.
Mrs. Mary Nellis has arrived from
Belmont and is the guest of Mrs. Ed
Hamilton.
C. V. Christensen has been in Flag
staff all the week attending court.
Wayne Russell. forest ranger, who
is stationed at Belmont. made bust
ness trip to Williams on Wednesday.
Charles Button is visiting with his
family, who have been in Monrovia,
Calf.
Mrs. Claude Thomasson. who has
been in Los Angeles for some time,
| Joined Mr.. Thomasson here on Sun
! day.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-08-15
RAIL WAY MEN IN
UNITED ACTION
FOURTEEN PRINCIPAL R.AiLHoAO
UNIONS DiSAPPROvE tRESs-
DENT WILSON'S ACTION.

Washington. -Aeting as a unit for
the first time in the presentation of
wage demands, the IA principal rail-
road unions, in expressing to Direc-
tor General Hines their disapproval
Of President Wilson's proposal that
Congress create commission to con-
slider increased pay. declared that
wage questions must be settled i'm
mediately.
a general program TO meet the
present crisis was submitted to the
director general. It suggested that
the money to provide increased pay
should come from an appropriation
by Congress. to be followed by ad-
vances. This temporary relief"
must be accompanied by determined
effort TO reduce the cost of living
Permanent solution of the railroad
problem was declared to depend upon
the removal Of returns to capital as
the sole purpose of operation and
the director general was asked %
recommend to President Wilson that
he attempt to obtain early passage by
Congress of organized labor's bill 10
eliminate private capital from control
of the railroads and to give the en-
ployes share in the profits. The
unions declared the belief of the work
ers that transportation rates should
be sufficient to guarantee Just wages,
maintain the properties ana g'Ya
equitable returns on money invested
Interesting as were the suggestions
/ for removing the menace OF a nation
wide strike. the unified action Of the
Ia organizations attracted equal at
tention. Labor leaders VINO were
questioned declined to say whether
the unions would act as whole In
| the future, but declared they were
going through with the present sitnl
ton as one body. The result will b;
to pat the solid weight of 2.e0o.09t
persons, practically the entire raj
I transportation personnel OF the Unit
ed States, back OF the demands. Will
/ the possibility. as never before. o
| the paralysis of the nations life II
| general strike should ensue.