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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

E. Maharam has sold his merchan-
disc stock to F. S. Stein of Los
Angeles, merchandise broker and
auctioneer, who expects to dispose
Of it during the next ten days. to
dealers and at retail. Mr.. Maharan
will continue to make his home in
Albuquerque.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

NJ. c. Hinterlider, civil engineer OF
Denver, who has been in Fort Sum-
ner estimating the cost of a new dam
there, has reported that the project
will cost $4,000. This includes a
hydro-electric plant.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
EDDY
Ben Had Close Call

Ben Had Close Call
The hail storm was severe at Ben
Mnler's. 1t cleaned up his orchard,
killed the young chickens, and the
tightening struck a roll of wire near
Ben which gave him a severe shock,
also burning the right side of his
face.-Hope Press.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

c. w. Harrison has purchased $40
acres of land northwest of Clovis
and the Johnson Brothers bought
Lots 2 in Block IS.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

The bridge over the Eight Mile
draw on the Roswell-Carrizozo road,
which was washed away by high
water two weeks ago, is TO- being
repaired and will be finished by the
middle of this week.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
Pumping Pit Completed

Virgil Moore is just finishing a
pumping pit, forty feet deep, from
which he expects to pump the sur
face water collected and water from
his artesian we'll to irrigate the 200
acres of row crops which he is hav-
ing planted on his ranch west of
town. The pit is cemented and will
be fitted with an adequate pump and
engine.-Lake Arthur Times.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
Mining Activities

Mining Activities
Manager Lidstone. of Hanover, has
purchased considerable mining ma
chAnery for the development of the
property which his company has &C
quired at that place. This includes
hosting and other equipment neces-
sary for the deepening Of the shafts
on the 70 and Kerage mines IN both
of which the prospects are most en-
couraging.
The Empire Zinc Company has re-
sumed partial work on its Hanover
property and the Republic mine con-
t;nues to work as usual although they
are not shipping as extensively as in
the past.
T. J. Ross, owner of the Lucky Bill
mine at Bayard Station has resumed
operations and has IS men at work
at the present time and this force will
be increased in the near future.
At Pinos Altos a force of fifty men
are at work on the Langston pro-
perty which is being worked under
lease by Mr.. McCallum. The Langs-
ton was recently sold to the Mex
Ark Mining Company.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
Fort WnI Have Fire. Esgins

A new fire engine, costing from
5000 to $4,000, q fire department
building, six civilians fxemen and \
fire chief are expected at the Fort
Bayard army hospital within = few
days to insure the best of protection
from fires for Uncle Sans big plant
there. These improvements come as
a result of the inspection tour Of
Capt. Harry L. Collins, Inf, u. S. A..
Field Service officer, Fire and Ac-
cident Prevention Branch. Domestic
Division, who spent six days recently
at the post.-Silver City Independent.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
De BACA

Tom Morris, of Tolar. bought 725
head of high grade ramboliet sheep
at SIS a head from H. G. Rowlcy and
r. c. Crisp.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

VIII INV LuSBe Er01s SSOP
The hail storm left a majority of
the big orchards unhurt and they
contain the largest crop of all kinds
of fruit ever grown in the Hope
country. It got some alfalfa crops
and played havoc with some roofs
in town, but the great rain that fol-
lowed was almost full compensation
for all the damage done.-Eope
Press.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

Robert Gorley has purchased the
40 acre farm of I. S. Osborne west
of Carlsbad. The land has a fine crop
of alfalfa. Consideration not given.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
New Firm in Albuquerque

Now Firm In AIbuquorque
c. E. Richards, of Amarillo. Texas
has arrived in Albuquerque and will
be the manager of the new firm the
Omitted One Cent Ia One Dollar
Stores" which will be ready for bust
ness in a short time. A suitable
building has been leased and the re-
modelling has been completed and
and goods for the new store are
arriving daily.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

The rain which began falling last
Friday night, was general from the
mountains west to this city. While
the rain was not heavy it continued
for a number OF hours and gave the
ground another good wetting. Stock.
men say that they can almost see
the grass growing and that the pros
poets for summer and fall grass have
never been better in this section.-
Roswell Record.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16

The machinery for the 5O-barrel
flour mill for the ella Farms Milling
Company has been ordered with all
the necessary equipment . 1t is ex-
pected to have the mill completed
and in operation in plenty of time
to take care of this years crop.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
GUADALUPE

New improvements At Vaughn
f. C.. Sims contemplates the erec-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-16
Public Playground at Maxwell

Public Playground at Maxwell
The public playground which is
being erected In the school grounds
at Maxwell is nearing completion,
There are vaulting rods, seesaws,
and swings for the children, while
for the older ones there are two
excellent tennis courts and a volley
ball court. Before long they hope
to have all equipment for croquet
and basket ball. This play ground is
not only for the children. but grown
ups as we'll and will afford a place
of amusement and for exercise the
year round. All the workmanship
was generously donated by the prin-
lcipal of the high school T. c. Foster
and the minister of that little en-
terprising city Rev. John Evering-
ton, who were assisted by the larger
school boys.
At Springer a number of enter
prising young men have taken it
upon themselves to organize. finance
and manage a baseball team. Hop
ing that later the people Of that
rity will take enough pride in the
team to contribute towards its up
keep and travelling expenses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
MEXICAN CONGRESS
SHES AT PASSAGE
OF PETROLEUM LAW
(By The Associated Press.)

4 ~
Mexico City, Aug. Although the
Mexican congress was called into eX-
traordinary session on May 1, for the
purpose OF passing, among others, a
petroleum law that would carry out the
provisions of article Nc. 2T Of the new
lands, up to the present time the ques-
ton has not been brought up for Discus
sion either in the senate or the chamber
of deputies.
Ell Democrata states that the two
petroleum commissions appointed by
the lower house are considering the
objection raised by the foreign oil inter-
est that the article is in direct opposi-
ton to article No. IA of the constitution,
which prohibits retroactive legislation.
Unofficial reports are to the effect
that President CarranZa has washed
his hands of the matter and has put it
up to congress to find a solution. If
this theory is based on fact. according
to high officer of the American oil
corporation here, the prolonged delay
OF congress in taking the oil question
would indicate that its leaders are hav-
ing difficult time to reconcile the pro-
visions of the constitution
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
RED CROSS STILL
ACTIVE IN COUNTY
A Shipment of 391 Knitted
Garments Was Made Here
Saturday.

The work of the Red Cross is not
altogether a memory among members
of the Hamilton county chapter. The
work is still going on, 391 knitted gar
ments designed for refugee purposes
having been shipped by the local chair
man, Mrs. w. J. Zitterell Saturday.
The shipment included 296 pairs OF
children's stockings, 30 scarfs and Gj
sweaters.
The chapter still hasa quantity of
work out over the county an t'lcre IS
more yarn on hand at headquarters 10
be given out. The articles made arc
largely in childrens sizes anu will be
distributed among refugees in Eur",.e.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
lNericas,s Like Anaeri-
can Style of MOUies
(By The Associated Press. }

Mexico City. Aug. American NOV
ing films are increasing in popularity
here. Until eighteen month ago Eu-
ropean pictures were favored by the
public which had acquired a taste for
French and Italian productions. OF
late. however. American manufacture
ers have put their products to the fore
in the republic and their films are to
be found in virtually all picture houses,
in many of them displacing altogether
the European films.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
PROGRAM OF NON
PARTISAN LEAGUE
READY FOR ACTION
(By The Associated Press.)

Fargo. N. d., Aug. 4.-The industrial
program of the National NOn-partisan
league, which was endorsed by the vO-
ters of North Dakota at Il special re-
ferendum election June 26, is being put
into operation.
The Bank of North Dakota, in which
all state, county and municipal funds
are to be deposited under the new laws,
is in operation, but is not yet ready to
make loans and handle deposits Oh a
big scale.
The bank now employs twenty per-
sons with an annual payroll of $5O,OO0.
The banks resources will he more than
$31. 100000. Public funds totaling $751;
OOO,O have been reported and there
are state bonds of $1O,000.0OO. Only
about 100000 worth of bank bonds
have been sold in the state, but bank
officials explain this by saying investors
held off pending the outcome of the re-
ferendum. The bank had planned to
sell $500, 900 worth of bonds.
When the institution is in full opera
ti0n a statement similar to those from
the federal reserve banks will be issued
monthly outlining conditions over the
state. J. II. Waters, formerly state
bank examiner, is head of the bank, and
f. w. Cathro, for 30 years a North
Dakota banker. is director general.
The bank will provide funds for
carrying out the industrial program.
and an Industrial commission will con-
troll the statcowned industries to be
established.
The Home Building association,
which will provide funds for persons
desiring to build homes. is expected to he
i'm operation soon. The Mill and Ele-
vator association. in charge of the lea
gue's wheat marketing mad distributing
system, has been inspecting mills and
elevators with a view to purchasing
two or three to start the experiment
The state Is not expected 10 start an eN-
tensive building program for several
months.
Those directing the work express con-
fidcnce that every phase of the program
will meet with success, dispite strong
opposition which they say is being Of
fered by League opponents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
LONDON MANAG-
ERS DISLIKE
u. S. MOVIES
(By The Associated Press.)

London. Aug. 4.-Managers of Lon
dons moving picture theatres are up
in arms against an American film pro-
ducing firm which has acquired sites
for motion picture theatres in London
Their agitation reached the House of
commons today when member asked
the president of the board of trade
whether the government was doing
to stop it. He was told that
it did not seem to be a matter in which
the government could interfere and
called the members attention to the
fact that imported films are subject to
duty.
London picture theatre managers as
sert that they have been good custom
ers of the producing company and that
the latter should not now plan to COM
pete with them on large scale.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
PACIFIC COAST
Halls COMING OF
FLEET AS VICTORY
(By The Associated Press.)

San Francisco, Aug. 4.-DivisiOn of
the United States navy and dispatch to
this coast of the Pacific fleet marks the
end OF a long campaign that has been
waged by officials and citizens OF Pac-
ific states for what they termed "ade-
quate naval protection"
The Pacific coast attitude had been
that great possibility of attack menaced
the Pacific states unless the nation sent
westward Il large fleet.
Active campaigning for big Pacific
naval force began with the close Of the
Spanish-American war. 1t was urged
that the Philippines and other Pacific
islands possessed by the United States
should be protected. Governors, con-
gressional representatives and other
officials made strong representations in
the months following that war for in
creased naval strength on the Pacific
After the building Of the Panama
canal many men in public life asserted
that. in case of attack from the Pacific
and destruction Of the canal the largest
part of the country's naval force would
be kept away from the Pacific for Il
long period during which the Pacific
states would be open to invasion.
Public men and newspapers of the
Pacific coast were actirally INIT for
naval expansion and ultimate station
of a large force here. Plans for cur
failing naval expansion with the signing
of the armistice in some quarters were
countered by many insistcnt demands
from this coast that the full building
program he adhered to.
The announcement of Secretary Dan
ielS that the navy was to be divided and
approximately 200 ships stationed in
the Pacific was hailed with delight.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
TROOPS DRIVE RIOT
ERS OUT OF STREETS;
DOCKS PROTECTED
(By The Associated Press.)

Liverpool, Eng, Aug. 4.-RiOtous
crowds were driven from the streets
of this city this morning by troops
which charged with fixed bayonets.
The rioters filled the streets during the
night and it was not until daybreak
that the soldiers were ordered to
charge. The cruiser. Valiant. and two
destroyers have been moved into Mer-
sey river to protect the docks.
The employees of the bus and tram
way lines failed to report for work this
been given.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
CONDITIONS BETTER
IN SERBIA; SPIRIT
OF PEOPLE CHANGED
tBy The Associated Press J

Belgrade, Serbia, Aug. 4.-There are
many evidences Of lettering conditions
in Belgrade. Belgrade university open-
ed a short time ago. The American
Red Cross is now erecting barracks to
house the students during the summer.
In the spirit of the people, there is
Il marked change for the better in the
last few months. Social gatherings
are more frequent, and a few moving
picture theatres are in operation.
Shops in the city are gradually re-
filling with stocks. Prices are high.
Reports from the interior indicate a
large grain harvest. with a possible sur
plus for export in south Serbia. These
have had an encouraging effect
Oh life in the capital.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Secretary Baker Today
Sends Administrators
New Army Bill to the
Committee.
ARE $4,000 REGULARS
Seniority Method of Pro-
noting Officers Done
Away With.
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
Washington, D. c., Aug. a.
Maintenance Of one field
army with a war strength of
1,25O,000 men is proposed in
the bill establishing the ma
tion's permanent military
policy which was sent to the
committee today by Secre-
tary Baker.
The actual force of this
army will be $4,000 regu-
lars, while the remainder
will be young men who have
taken the three months mill
itary training course which
will be compulsory for all
nineteen year old youths
under this bill.
Use Reserves.
This reserve strength would be used
to fill out the twenty infantry divisions
and the one. cavalry division into
which it is proposed to divide the regu-
lar army. The bill embraces the plan
representing the policy of the war de-
partment for the peace time strength
of the military establishment of the
United States.
Under the measure, all special SER
vices built up during the war, would
be maintained separately, excepting the
chemical wartime service which would
be merged with the engineers corps.
Seniority Promotion.
The promotion of officers by their
seniority would be abolished, Secretary
Baker said, as the war had shown this
system of promotion to be defective.
No change in the existing law defining
the status of the national guard and
it's relation to the regular army was
suggested, Mr.. Baker said, and it was
assumed that the national defense and
federal guard law would remain in
force
Under the army plan, youths would
he subject to military service two years
after completing terms of military |
training and in case of war the selec-
tive service act, in force during the |
geat war, would become operative.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
No Interference.

Copenhagen, Aug. 4.-Premier Glenn
enceau replied to a wireless message
from the Italian mission ut Budapest,
declaring that the supreme council Of
the peace conference does not intend
to interfere in the internal policies
of the Hungarian government and add
ed that it would ask Roumania to
halt it's forces on the line reached and
they will be asked to withdraw their
troops to the line fixed June IL until
the new government at Budapest has
strictly conformed to conditions of the
armistice between Hungary and the
allied powers, according to Vienna
dispatch received here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
CuMM|NS BILL RE-
STORING RIGHTS OF
COMMISSION PASSES
(By The Associated Press. }

Washington, d. c., Aug. 4.-The
house interstate commerce commission
today voted to report out the Cummins
bill restoring to the interstate com
mission the right to make rates dur
ing the remainder of the period of fed
eral control.
The bill was amended by the commit
tee to provide that no change in intra
state rates shall be made until approx
ed by the state commissions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
All Railroad Officers in
Washington Called Into
Conference by Director
Hines.
PLAN A COMMISSION
High Cost of Living is Cause
Of Much Concern Among
Leaders.
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington. d. c.. Aug ALL rail
road officers now in Washington were
asked by Director General Hines to
meet with him at noon today for con-
ference on the high cost of living.
Besides the chiefs of the engineers
ana railroad train men who have al
ready made demands for increased
wages to meet the high living costs, it
was expected that the heads of the
two brotherhoods and the OganizatiOns
of the shop men and clerks would at
tend the meeting. Thus majority of
the 100000 railroad workers would be
represented.
A Wage Commission.
Mr.. Hines explained that there was
a plan on foot to have congress create
a commission to go into all phases of
the living. wage. This plan was pro-
posed last week by President Wilson.
AS chairman of the commission appoint
ed by Attorney General Palmer on,
means of reducing the high cost of liv-
ing, Mr.. Hines said he was keeping in
close touch with plans to bring about
a normal level of prices and relieve
the distress of average citizens.
Conference to Report.
It was said today that the director
general spent the whole day Sunday
the cost of living problems
and going over the suggestions of Sec
retary Leffingwell A report Of the
conference will be made tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Gen. Ota7li Receives
American, Decoration
DIV The Associated Press. }

Vladivostok, Aug. 4.-.Major General
William S. Graves. the American com
mander in Siberia, recently presented
the distinguished service medal to Gen
eral X. Otani. senior allied commander
in Siberia. In doing so General Graves
said he desired to testify to the cour-
teous and careful consideration given
by the Japanese commander to all
questions placed before him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
BOONE LAD DIES IN
FRIENDLY SCUFFLE
WITH ANOTHER BOY
jBy The Associated Press.

Boone, Iowa, Aug 4.-Hulsart Suth-
erland thirteen years old, died last
night, after a hoyish scuffle with AL
bert Huser, the same age, at Madrid
During the fight. Sutherland sudden
ly dropped to the ground saying: Il
don't want to fight any more" He
died moment later
A coroncr's jury absolved Huser Of
any crime.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
DECLARE that 1!
STRIKE WILL !: BE-
W|DESPREADNoW
ia9TW
Strike Enters FourthoDay
Today With 25,ooO,aa.len
Out Over the ets.s
Country. . to
.: 1t2!T
MORE OUT YESTERDAY
Officials Declare That twill
Spread to Every Part of
Nation. y
MORE OUT YESTERDAY i]l
(By The Associated Press.)

Wy l. uC ASSoSldlCu lCSS.J
Chicago, Aug. 4.-The
strike Of federated railroad
shopmen entered it's fourth
day today and already in
wolves $4,000 men and soon
will spread to every part Of
the country, local officials
declared today.
The ranks of the strikers
were augmented by several
thousands yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
PERMANENT ARMY 1,250,000
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
FIGHT REFEREES ARE
HOLlBING THE SACK.

Toledo, O., Aug. "A mis-
understanding has arisen over
who is to pay the referees and
other employees who worked dur
ing the preliminaries to the
Willard Dempsey championship
boxing bout here last July 4.
Ad Thacher, the man who as
sisted Tex Rickard in promoting
the bout, says he understood the
referees were to work without
compensation.
Chris f. Wall, chairman of
the Toledo Boxing commission,
said that he understood Rickard
was to pay all bills.
Lou Bauman of Cincinnati,
who handled the Malone Raj
.stram bout, was the first to pre-
sent bill. He found no money
awaiting him and he will appeal
to Mayor Cornell Schneider, ex-
officio member of the commits
sion.
Oliver PecOrd, who refereed
the Willard- Dempsey affair, has
not yet settled with the promo
ters. Pecord was to receive ST.
500, it is said. The promoters
offered him $500 and he is hold
ing out for $1,000, being willing
to compromise for that amount.
Heretofore the commission
has enforced rule requiring
promoters of boxing matches to
post deposit sufficient to cover
all obligations. According to
Chairman Wall, the commission
took Richards word for it this
time.
Work of raZing the arena at
Bay View Park is progressing.
The plant was sold to a firm in
Chicago and the lumber is being
disposed of, Us fast US it is re- 4.
a : Z -E q q "a 3 "a ss.s, $50 as ~,
moved Hes - $50 : ~
4 4 ~ ~ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
CoBLENz HEADQUAR-
TIERS FOR AMERICAN
TROOPS OVERSEAS"
lBy The Associated Press. }

Coblenz, Aug. 4.-Coblenz will be-
come the headquarters of the Ameri-
can forces in Europe when the Ameri-
can grand headquarters in Paris are
closed about Aug. 20. it became known
today when General Pershing returned
here after his final tour of the battle
front.
Antwerp will be the supply port for
the American contingent that is re-
manning on the Rhine indefinitely.