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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
DAYLIGHT SAVING
PERIOD TO STOP

Washington, June 18.-Doom 20
daylight saving, inaugurated as war
measure was pronounced Wednesday
by congress, both senate and house
adopting by overwhelming votes
measures to terminate operation Of
the law when the period Of summer
time ends October 26.
The house by vote of 233 to 1872
passed bill to repeal the law on
the last Sunday in next October, but
rejected an amendment to make the
repeal effective at once.
The senate by a vote of Sc to 6,
added rider to the agricultural bill
providing for repeal Of daylight
measure on the same date filed by
the house bill.
The senate measure goes to con-
ference with the agricultural bill and
the house bill is to be sent to the
senate. 1t is considered likely the
senate amendment will be finally
substituted for the house measure.
Members of both senate and house,
in advocating repeal Of the law en-
acted March 10, 1918, said they were
guided largely by wishes Of farmers
and laboring men who oppose the
advanced working hours during the
spring and summer season. 0ppo.
nents Of the repeal legislation, de-
clared the extra hour Of daylight was
a boon to city dwellers and asserted
others could adjust their affairs to
conform to the advanced schedule.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
RANCHVALE FIELD
SPORT PROGRAM

The Program Committee for the
Fourth Of July celebration at Ranch
vale has arranged for the following
field sports:
Tug Of War--Business Men vs.
Farmers; IL on each side. Side win
ming must pull rope 8 feet from CEN
ter across line.
Nail Driving-First ten ladies' that
volunteer. First prize $3.50; second
$l.00; third soc.
Pie Eating Contest-Free for all,
first ten that volunteer. First prize
75c; second prize soc; third prize 25c.
Hundred Yard Dash-Free for all
up to 18th birthday. First prize
$3.50; second sl.0O; third soc.
Hundred Yard Dash-Free for all
above 18th birthday. First prize
$3.50; second Sl.OO; third soc,
Fifty Yard Dash-Free for all
from Q to 10 years First prize $1.OOi
second soc; third 25c.
Fifty Yard Dash-For fat men
200 pounds and up. First prize
$l.50; second S1.0O; third soc.
Three Legged Race-Free for all
all ages First prize $1.50; second
$l.00; third soc.
Pony Race - 220 yards, three
heats. No boy under Is allowed to
enter. First prize $500; second
$500; third $1.O0.
Shirt Race-Free to all from Is tC
2l inclusive. First prize $3.50; sec.
ond sl.0O; third SOC. This shirt rae,
is to be in this fashion: All contest
ants must bring an extra shirt with
the bottom button off (bring the
button) to be slipped on over thu
regular dress shirt. To start; shir,
in hand, slip it on, button it, run 81
yards, slip off the shirt, hand it to {
young lady, who sews button on, re
turns it to runner, who puts shirt on
buttons it up and runs back to th'
place he started from. 1t would b.
best for contestants to pick thei
partners some time before contest st
that needle and thread will be OF
hand.
TED P. H0LIFIELD,
d. |. BARNETT,
Committee,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
PANHANDLE BANKERS To
HOLD 1920 MEETING HERE

, At meeting of the Panhandle
Bankers Association at Amarillo this
week, Clovis was named as the meet
ing place of the association next year.
Clovis was placed in nomination by
c. W. Harrison, president of the First
National Bank of this city, and Alex
Shipley, president Of the Clovis Ma
tional, followed with a seconding
speech and told the bankers what Clo-
Wis would do toward entertaining
them if they would come to the Magic
City next year. Amarillo was the
only other town put in nomination
but after the vote of Clovis was tax N
and she was found to be the winner,
prominent Amarillo citizen mov,d
to make the choice Of Clovis unani-
nous.
The Panhandle Bankers AssociL-
ton is a strong organization with o
membership over the Panhandle Of
Texas, Eastern New Mexico and
Western Oklahoma and the conven-
tion at Clovis next year will bring n
the neighborhood Of $50 bankers and
loan men to this city. Several years
ago this place entertained this same
association and our treatment of the
bankers resulted in much favorable
,mment. Mr.. C. W. Harrison, Mr..
Alex Shipley and Mr.. s. A. Jones, all
deserve credit for bringning the
bankers association here next year
and the citizenship Of Clovis will do
their best to see that the visitors are
properly entertained.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
FLOWER BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. Felix Mandell entertained
charmingly at a Flower Bridge Party
Friday afternoon, June 18th, which
though it was on Friday and the 18th.
proved one of the most delightful
social affairs of the season. The
house was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers, the color scheme being
red and green, which was artistically
carried out in the deliciously prepar-
ed luncheon, the various dishes being
served in beds Of roses, and the favors
were pretty rose baskets filed with
candy. After a number of interest
ing games, Mrs. E. M. Chapman was
awarded first prize, Mrs. W. B. Mers-
fielder, second prize and Mrs. A. L.
Dillon the consolation, all three prizes
being an artistically arranged basket
of flowers. Those enjoying this truly
beautiful flower party were: Mrs.
Fletcher Malone, Mrs. H. A. Miller,
Mrs. John Barry, Mrs. C. A. Scheur-
ich, Mrs. R. F. Pixley, Mrs. Fred Dem
mis-, Mrs. Leland Chapman, Mrs. W.
F. Dillon, Mrs, W. B. Mersfelder,
Mrs. Dalton Reed, Mrs. W. H, Duck
worth, Mrs. Jno. o. Pritchard, Mrs.
A. W. Skarda, Mrs. Harry Miller,
Mrs. E. NJ. Chapman and Mrs. A. L.
Dillon.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
GERMANY MUST
SIGN BY JUNE Il

The final reply of the allied and as
sociated powers to the conditions Of
peace handed to the Germans at Ver-
sail!es May, 7, was delivered 10 the
German delegation Monday and n.nde
public shortly afterwlrd.
The Germans are allowed five days
to accept or to refuse the treaty as it
stands. If they accept, peace will be
signed at once; if they do not accept,
the armistice will terminate Saturday
June 21) and the powers will take
such steps as may be necessary to en-
force their terms.
The principles of the original con-
ditions have been vigorously upheld
as establishing a peace of justice, but
certain notifications in details and
many explanations of the effect of ex-
ecution are made. The reply is in two
parts-a general covering letter and
seratim discussions Of the general
counter proposals. The changes in
clude:
A plebiscite for Upper Silesia, with
guarantee of coal from that territory.
Frontier rectifcations in West Prus-
sia.
Omission Of the third zone in the
Schleswig plebiscite.
Temporary increase of the German
army from 100000 to 100000 men,
Declaration Of the intention to sub.
nit within a month of signature a list
of those accused of violation Of the
laws and customs Of war.
Offer to cooperate with a German
commission on reparations, and to re.
ceive suggestions for discharging the
obligation.
Certain detailed notifications in
the finance, economic and ports and
waterways clauses, including abolition
of the proposed Kiel canal commits.
sion.
Assurance of membership in the
league of nations in the early future
If Germany fulfills her obligations.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
PEACE TERMS NAY
NOT Be SOUND

Nothing official has yet become
known Of what action the German
government will take regarding the
peace treaty. At Weimar the docu-
ment is being carefully studied by
the national assembly's peace COM
mission.
Unofficial reports are that the e
is great dissatisfaction on the part Of
the German cabinet members and
high German officials over what are
considered the extremely hard terms.
1t is said a large majority Of the
cabinet members are opposed to
signing the treaty, but are fearful
of reign Of Bolshevism and oonse-
quent chaos in the country should
they decline.
German newspapers take a dark
view Of the outcome, whether Ger
many signs or not. Those newspa-
pers which oppose signing expect a
resumption Of hostilities by the ALI ,s
Monday IL the armistice is permitted
automatically to end.
American, British and Fren Il
troops will be prepared for any
eventuality. II a further invasion
becomes necessary the troops will
march into Germany in battle forma.
tion.
With President Wilson in Belgium
and Premier Lloyd George visiting
the battlefelds around Verdun, the
council Of foreign ministers and the
supreme council were the only sec.
tions Of the peace conference ir
Paris at work Wednesday. The Pol
ish-Ukrainian situation and details s'
to the occupation Of Danzig by the
Poles were discussed by the foreign
ministers, while the economic coun
ellis deliberations concerned resump
tion Of trade relation with German!
and financing Of food supplies fol
Austria.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
CURRY COUNTY TO HAVE
A BIC FAIR THIS FALL

A meeting was held at the Court
House in Clovis last Saturday to make
plans for a County Fair to be held
here this fall. The attendance at the
meeting was not very large on ac-
count Of 1t being Saturday, but all
were of one accord that we should
have a fair, and a permanent orgahi-
ration should be perfected to insure
this event each fall. The meeting
was called to order by Mr.. Will II.
Pattison and a nominating committee
was appointed to recommend officers
and directors for the permanent or
ganization of the Curry County Fair
Association. After the report Of the
nominating committee, the following
were elected;
President-Will II. Pattison.
First Vice President-A. W. John
son.
Second Vice President W. W.
Hungate.
Secretary Treasurer Edward l..
Manson.
Directors. r. Hull, b. s. Trip
lett, r. N. Downie, John +. Smithson,
Jas. NJ. Buckley, ]. D. Fleming, Geo.
W. Ryle, A. L. Phillips and W, H.
Pattison
Ways and Means Committees.
A. Jones, J. c. Nelson, c. W. Harri-
son, J. H. Barry, A. Mandell, A. W.
Skarda, NJ. NJ Craig, Lester Stone,
w. 3. Cramer, X. C. Childers, Milton
Brown. d. L. Moye, E. Peterson, and
c. e. Dennis.
There will be a meeting Of the
Ways and Means Committee at the
office of the Union Mortgage Co. on
Friday evening, June 20, at 1880, to
make preliminary plans for the fair
and make out a working program.
This committee really has much work
to do as Il is up to them to make the
necessary suggestions toward putting
the fair to going.
Everyone is in hearty accord with
the fair movement and il is believed
that there will be no trouble in put
ting the proposition over this fall,
IL work Is started now.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
START HOME SOON

Washington, June 17.-President
Wilson hopes to leave Paris for
Washington on June "a or rs, II the
Germans sign the peace treaty.
Immediately after his arrival in
Washington the president will ad-
dress congress. After clearing up
pressing official business he will start
on his swing around the circle" early
in July.
1t was said at the White House to-
day that the president expected to
spend three weeks on his speaking
tour, explaining the peace treaty and
the league of nations covenant. The
itinerary has not been announced but
he expects to visit the principal cities
over the country.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
POSTMASTER ADVISES
BUYING THRIFT STAMPS

am very anxious indeed that all
the citizens Of Clovis exchange their
Liberty Loan interest coupons, which
we're due on June 18th for War Saw
ings and Thrift Stpmps,' said Mr., A,
B. Wagner, postmaster, Wednesday.
II made the same request in May
and a number Of our people availed
themselves Of this opportunity but l
am anxious that more do so at this
time and sincerely urge all the pa
irons 0f this office to so invest.
at is very essential" continued
Mr.. Wagner, that our people get the
habit Of saving and investing and
this is a splendid way in which this
can be accomplished. certainly hope
that every interest coupon in this
town will be invested in War Savings
and Thrift Stamps and will be wait
ing at the postoffice to serve you"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
PICK A PEACH

There is such a shortage of labor
in the Pecos Valley, according to the
Roswell Register, that a club is being
organized among the girls of the town
to work in the peach orchards gath
ering fruit. They are to be given
JOY rides to and from the orchards
and be known as the "Pick a Peach
Club" There ought to be- rush of
young fellows to the valley who wish
to pick a peach. There sure will be
peaches Of several varieties in the
trees whent he Roswell climbers get
busy.--Albuquerque Journal.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
J. A. NOBLE COMING HOME SOON

Judge j.. P. Noble received word
this week that his son, Capt ]. A..
Noble, had arrived at, Newport News
and would soon be in Clovis. Capt.
Noble brings with him his bride, hav-
ing been married in France about
two months ago. Mrs. Noble was a
nurse in the regular army service,
and her home is in Wisconsin.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
BITTEN BY DOG

Little Miss Pauline Mandell, daugh-
tcr Of A. Mandell, was bitten by dog
on the streets Monday afternoon
She was playing with the dog when
he became angry and snapped her on
the face, making some painful wounds
near her eye Fort lnately the wounis
are not considered serious. Chief
Sadler, shortly after the incident, EN-
piled several cylinders Of his forty
some-odd" into the dogs hide with
the result that he will not likely bite
any more children.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
J. M. LOVE TO SELL
CHALMERS CARS

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Love have
moved from Clovis to Amarillo. Mr..
Love has recently accepted district
agency for the Chalmers car. His
territory comprises several counties
in the Panhandle and in New Mexico
and he is planning to do an extensive
automobile business.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
SHIPPING SEED NORTH

Will H. Pattison this week shipped
car of choice kafr seed to Atchison,
Kansas. This is the second car that
Mr.. Pattison has shipped, the other
having gone forward about two weeks
ago. 1t speaks exceptionally well for
the quality of our grain when buyers
send across two or three states to get
1t for planting purposes.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
HoCKENHULLs RESIGNS;
CILLENWATER APPOINTED

A. W. Hockenhull at the council
meeting Monday night rendered his
resignation as city attorney Of Clovis.
Mr.. Hockenhull has held this position
for the past nine years and has served
the city faithfully, but now finds his
other duties such that he can not give
the city attorneyship the attention it
requires.
Attorney W. A. Gillenwater has
been named as legal advisor to the
city to take Mr.. Hockenhull's place.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
WILL RETURN SOON

L. NJ. DeFord, who is now at San
Diego, Calf, will return to Clovis
soon and will accept a position with
Luikart & Co., about the first Of July.
Mr.. DeFord was with the Luikart
store before he went into the service,
having volunteered when war was
first declared.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
WOOL PURCHASES

J. Frank Neel reports the purchase
Of 5000 pounds of wool from J. 8.
Miller Of Endee, N. NJ, and 1000
pounds from ]. R. Graham Of this
county.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
LAWYERS TO MEET
HERE THIS SUMMER

Sometime during this summer the
New Mexico Bar Association will
meet in Clovis and we should prepare
to give them a nice entertainment.
The lawyers have not decided just
when they will have their meeting
here, but when the date is set, Clovis
will prepare to make such plans for
taking care of and entertaining the
visitors that will make every one Of
the legal lights feel that they are at
home and glad they voted to meet in
the best town in eastern New Mexico.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19

The program committee for the
farmers picnic at Ranchvale has ar
ranged tug Of war between the
farmers and business men. The News
does not like to go back on the busi-
ness men of Clovis, but still If we
have any money to bet on this event,
we believe it would be pretty good
judgment to place it on the farmers
winning.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19

DR.. l.. G. Cox got his feet damp
ened again this week when he bought
one Of the best quarter sections in
Curry County, being a quarter four
miles north of Clovis owned by Wal
ter zerwer of this city. The doctor
has bought several pieces Of property
in Clovis and adjoining Clovis, all of
which he h Is made good on, This sale
was made through Reagan Land and
Cattle Company.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
WILL HARVEST SOON

John F. Smithson was in from
Grady Wednesday, Mr.. Smithson
says that wheat is ripening fast and
that some Of it will be ready to start
cutting on in little more than a
week now.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
CUT THE WEEDS

The City Council passed an order
Monday night instructing the city
officers to see that the law is enforc-
ed in regard to cutting the weeds on
vacant lots, as well as the lots oc-
cupied by homes. The wet season
%,.is year has caused many weeds and
the councils action in ordering weeds
cut is certainly in order at this time.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
ELECTED TREASURER
BANKERS ASSN.

: C. w. Harrison, president Of
: the First National Bank Of Clo-
: Wis, was elected treasurer Of the
= Panhandle Bankers Association
: at its annual meeting at Amar-
= lilo this week. The Panhandle
= Bankers Association covers a
= membership over the entire
= plains country.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19
BROWN RESIGNS
AS CITY MANAGER

= At the meeting Of the City I
= Council Monday night, r. E. 4
= Brown rendered his resignation 4
= as City Manager Of Clovis. Mr.. I
= Brown was appointed to the pos !
= ition about three months ago. I
= The council has made no ap- I
= pointment to All the position :
= held by Mr. Brown.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19

A game of baseball is being played
this afternoon Thursday between
S2nd Cavalry Soldier Team Of Ell
Paso and the Clovis Elks. The News
goes to press too early to give the
result.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19

Ohio Beck returned home this week
after spending several months in the
service overseas
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19

A. b. Hubbard is remodeling q
home he has recently purchased on
North Axtell Street.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-06-19

The contractors will soon be ready
to commence work on Clovis paving.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
TWO AZRlDlEN CROSS OCEAN
IN VzCKERS- why MACHINE
LANDING UPON IRISH COAST
1T Was Splendid Flight"
Declares Aero President

NEW YORK, juno 15.--.'It yyns
Il spIerdid Hight" said Alan II.
Iuwic!. president of the Aero Club
of America. when informed of Cnp-
tain .Aicoci<'s arrival ON the GALWAY
proved TINT lind plane rnn make
II hight of nearly 1000 miles over
sea, where IL would not be possible
to make landing. This flight
proves that such a. plane cnn fly to
amy pnrt of the world under nlmOHt
amy conditions. 1 have no doubt
thnt Aicock md Brown will be
awarded the Daily Mails $4,000
prize. They certainly deserve it.''
Captain Robert bartlett, who nc
compnnicd Admiral Penry on two
of his trips TO the North Pole, md
who X planning nm nirplnnc cx-
petition TO the poinr region, said,
Captain !tIcOck has won the
greatest sporting competition in
tho world. No doubt u good many
other big machines will follow. The
result Will he TINT Americn and
England will hc brought into closer
bonds OF union.
"Cuptnin AIcocks flight shows
how tremendous nrc the possihili-
Ties when we cnn usc lnnd planes
tO cross the ocean. Lnnd md Ecn
planes nrc dcstincd to be the great
rst aids CONNIE ever had. 1
will hc successfuI In Its plan to
mike the flight to the PnciRc In nm
nirplnnc without amy hitch"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
.ALCOCK Says JOURNEY
PROVES TERRIBLE TEST
Scarcely Saw Sun. Moon or Stars at
Amy Period of
Flight.
MACHINE DID COMIC STUNTS
Fog So Dense at One Time That
Speed Indicator Failed to Work,
Creating Alarming Situation-Ad-
vocatcs Flying Boats.
MACHINE DID COMIC STUNTS
iBv Associated Pres. +,

LONDON. June l5.-Describing the
experiences of himself and Lieutenant
Brown, Captain Alcock, In a message
from Galway to the Daily Mail says:
We had a terrible journey. The
wonder is we are here at all. we
scarcely saw the sun. or moon. or stars
For hours we saw none OF them. The
fog was very dense. and at times VIC
had to descend within 800 feet OF the
sea.
For four hours our machine was
covered with a sheet of Ice carried by
frozen sleet. At another time the
fog was SO dense that my speed !ndi-
Gator did not work, and for few
minutes II was very alarming. :,
LOoped the Loop.
We looped the loop. do believe.
some very comic stunts. for have
had no sense OF horizon.
u,I ihS NV, Winds ,hss were favorable all the
west. We said in Newfoundiand that
we. we would do the trip in sixteen hours.
hour and half before We saw land
WE we hah no certain idea where we
and Tarbot Island, i've miles west Of
not know who we were. and Thought
we were scouts looking for Alcock
we encountered no unforeseen con-
dtiions. We did not suffer from cold
or exhaustion. except when looking
over the side; then the slcet chewed
hits out OF our faces. Wn drank coffee
ana ale and ate sandwiches and
chocolate.
Adv"catr. Flying Ronts.
our niCht has shown tha: the At
!antic night is practicable. but I think
II should be done. not with an air
plane or seanlane. hut with flying
boats.
we had plenty Of reserve fuel left.
The only thing that unset me was
TO sec the machine at tho end Eet
damaged, From above the bog looked
like lovely field. but the machin e
sank into It to the axle and fell over
nN:O hCr Siln.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
SHOTS OVER BOnDE:R
HIT THREE; PERSONS

WASHINGTON. June ID. pancho
villa is again on the border.
The redoubtable chieftain. who has
combined his forces with General
ANGELES. in an attempt to overthrow
the Carranza government in Mexico.
made surprise attack on Juarez
shortly after midnight this morning
Ihere was no attempt to minimize
the danger OF the situation by either
state or War Department officials to-
day.
ranzista forces penetrated III Paso.
and three persons are reported wound
ed and one killed; Two American
wounded. and Japanese man killed.
II was said this afternoon.
The death of a Japanese subject on
uat!on greatly. Japan undoubtedly will
ask the American government for facts
in the case, and guide her action ac-
cordingly.
Villa. believed by the state Depart
ment only day or two ago 10 be
miles from Juarcz. came UP like
ghost in the night and was in pos
session OF the city In short time, ac-
Co-ding to telegram TO the State De-
partuent from FL Paso.
The Carranza garrison was ousted
from the city. bu; recovered in time
10 make counterattack. and forced
the Nillistas out OF the town. The
latter. however. were menacing Juarcz
la;e today, belated advices said.
Send Orders to Commander.
So grave situation has been cre
oted by Villas presence on the bor-
der that the War Department was in
constant telephone communication
with FL Paso all day. and instructions,
which may soon see American troops in
action. were dispatched TO General
CabeN. commander of the Southern
Department of the army. with head
quarters in Fort sam Houston. hut
who is now en- route TO FL Paso.
cal 10
instructions similar to those issued TO
the army at the time OF the raid on
Columbus. ~ NJ, just before the dis
patch o: the Fersh!ns punitive eNpe-
dit;on.
These instructions. in brief. were
that i: the MeXicans insisted on fight
ing. they must fight within their own
lines. and so dispose their forces as
,c render safe from she'll fire and
musk etry all Americans along the
border.