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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
ATTENDING OZARK
TRAILS MEETING

d, W. Jones, district highway en-
gineer, and |. N. Jett are in Roswell
this week attending the Ozark Trails
meeting, Mr.. Jett will represent the
Clovis Chamber Of Commerce there
and endeavor to- show the Ozark
Trails authorities where it is to their
advantage to run a branch Of the
trail through Texico-Farwell, Clovis
and on South by the way Of Portales
to the Valley. This northern route
will furnish a much more direct high
way than the branch Of the trail run
ming south Of us and will also have
the advantage Of going along a gov
ornment highway where much road
work will be done.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
THE FIRST VOTE ON
AMENDMENTS THURS

Washington, Oct. 1.-The first vote
on amendments to the German peace
treaty will be taken in the Senate
Thursday afternoon.
Formal agreement was reached to-
day by Republican and Democratic
leaders to call up at 2 o'clock the
80 amendments proposed by Senator
Fall, Republican, Of New Mexico,
adoption of which would eliminate
the United States from representa-
tion on numerous foreign commits
sions created by the treaty.
Democratic leaders declared to-
night that all of the amendments
would bO beaten. Some republicans
admitted privately that this claim
was correct, but emphasized that the
vote would not be an accurate testi-
mony Of the lineup of the forces on
the question Of ratifying the treaty,
with It's League Of Nations covenant.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
THE BIG REVIVAL
DRAWS MANY PEOPLE

The Ham-Ramsey revival meeting
is drawing big crowds. Possibly the
largest crowd Of any one service was
Sunday evening when the attendance
was estimated to be in the neighbVr-
hood of 1900 people. This is the
number that Mr.. Ramsey estimated
was there and he ought to be a pretty
good judge of the size Of crowd for
he has seen a good many of them.
There was also a big crowd at the
Sunday morning service as well as
the service Sunday afternoon. The
services are continuing this week at
the usual hours. On Sunday after
noon there will be in addition to the
forenoon and evening service a SER
vice in the afternoon at 800 o'clock.
People were turned away last Sun
day night but seats are being put at
every available place with the inten-
tion Of seating all who come.
No services are announced for next
Monday as the cvangelists will rest on
this day.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
SPECIAL ELECTION
COSTS OVER $25,000

Santa Fe, Oct. According to
estimates made by the Taxpayers
Association of New Mexico, the spec
ial election held on September 10th
at which two and possibly all of the
proposed amendments to the state
constitution were defeated, cost more
than $4,000.
There are approximately 800 pre-
cincts in the state. For registration
it is estimated that in one third Of
these precincts there are moro than
100 voters and the members of the
registration board in such precincts
received five dollars a day each. In
the remaining 600 precincts, the
members Of this board received three
dollars day each. Registration
therefore, cost SS,400. Three judges
and two clerks on election day were
paid two dollars day each, making
a total of $4,000 in all precincts.
1t is probable that $4,000 will be
paid out for handling ballot boxes
and 1000 for rent for voting places.
Printing and official ballots cost $500
and sample ballots $1,000. The cost
of printing sample ballots is estimat-
ed at the higher figure because they
were printed in the various counties,
while the official ballots were all fur
nished by one printing establishment.
The notice of the election and the
printing Of the amendments in thirty
eight newspapers of the state cost ap-
proximately $4,000. Incidentals will
amount to at least 81 900.
1t is believed that these estimates
are conservative and that the total
Of $26,600 represents fairly we'll the
cost of this election to the taxpayer.
This indicates an average of less than
81 900 for each county. 1t is known,
however, that in some counties the
cost will run nearly $4,000 for hold
ing general election. 1t is probable,
therefore, that the cost will exceed
the estimate given.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
AGREEMENT OF R. R.
SHOPMEN SIGNED

Washington, Sept. S0.-The ma
tional agreement on working condi-
tions for railway shopmen, establish
ing uniform rules for 600, 900 men as
proposed in President Wilson'S reply
to the demand of the men for in
creased wages will become effective
October 20, and remain in force until
the end Of government control of the
roads. \
1t was learned today that the agree
ment had been signed by the railroad
administration and six international
unions affiliated with the railway en-
ployes department of the American
Federation of Labor. 1t now is in the
hands of the printer.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
BIG OIL CELEBRATION
AT PORTALEs WEDNESDAY

Portales had a big oil celebration
on Wednesday Of this week. The oc-
casion was the spudding in Of the
Nu-Mex Oil Company on the big test
well that they will drill near there.
Many folks from Clovis attended and
they say that big crowd was there
and everyone was enthusiastic over
the results Of the test well that is
starting down. The Nu-Mex people
have fine rig and they anticipate no
delay in getting their hole put down.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
USING MORE WATER

G. W. Chalfant, superintendent Of
the city water works, says it is sur
prising how much water Clovis uses
now. He says that it takes ten times
as much water to supply the city as it
did ten years ago, although the pop
ulation is not ten times as great. He
accounts for the increased consump-
tion fror' the fact that the sewerage
requires more water and also from
the fact that there are getting to be
more home owners each year who are
doing much irrigating in beautifying
their homes.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
BAPTIST TO SPEND
100000 ON COLLEGE

The Baptist state board Of New
Mexico, located at Albuquerque, has
received notice Of an appropriation Of
$li, 900 from the education board of
the Southwestern Baptist Convention
at Birmingham, Ala, for the estab-
lishment of a standard Baptist college
in the state, on condition that the
Baptists Of New Mexico raise a like
amount. Rev. J. W. Bruner, CORES
ponding secretary Of the New Mex
leo state board, reports that there
is a hearty sentiment all over the
state among the Baptists in favor Of
the establishment of such a school.
One Of the most important mat
tiers, probably, to come before the
New Mexico Baptist state convention,
meeting in Santa Fc on October 20
to "a, will be the decision as to the
permanent location for the college,
Many towns in New Mexico are sub
mitting offers for the school. In max
ing the decision as to where the col
lego shall be located the convention
will take into consideration the offers
which the towns themselves shall
make for the Schools in the lay OF
land and money, moral atmosphere,
convoniencos and accommodations,
railroad facilities, climate and the
surrounding Baptist constituency,
Towns are invited to submit their Of
fers and data concerning the items
mentioned above to the state board
at Albuquerque.
The college will be a standard
school. 1t is expected the enrolment
the first year will be good, in view Of
the fact that New Mexico is the cen
ter Of the largest territory in the
bounds Of the Southern Baptist con-
vention without Baptist college.
Clovis should go after this school.
There is every reason why this city
should be strong contender for the
school. The town has advantages
to offer that no other town in New
Mexico can oifar.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
A REQUEST FROM
THE HAM-RAMSEY REVIVAL

The bankers, merchants and busl-
ness men Of Clovis will be asked to
close their business houses for one
hour each day, beginning next Tues
day, October 7th, from 10 o'clock to
IL each week day, excepting Monday,
and it is predicted that every house
will be closed for this one hour each
day for the purpose Of attending the
Ham-Ramsey revival that is now in
progress, Let the farmers and per-
sons who desire to shop take notice
Of this request, and II you find busi-
ness houses closed at that hour then
you are requested to come to the
meeting at the Elks Auditorium.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
BIC NEW YORK
PRODUCTION TONIGHT

The first Of the four big produc-
tions to be put on under the auspices
of the Elks Lodge will be at the Ly-
ceum Theatre tonight Thursday.
These big New York productions are
sent here by the Redpath-Horner
Company Of Kansas City. The show
tonight will be "The Only Girl"
There are ten principals in "The Only
Girl" as follows:
Kimbrough and Miss Wilson, who
in the play are collaborating in the
writing of an opera. Kimbrough has
three fast friends. These three
friends with Kimbrough and Saund-
ers, the butler, are the men of the
piece. Besides Miss Wilson, the
prima donna, are the three ladies
whom Kim's friends marry. Then
there is Patsy, the soubrette, and
Renee, her friend. Along with Patsy
are her friends, which, in most light
operas or musical comedies, are pass
ed over with the general title Of a
chorus. In the Horner production a
better class Of artists were secured
and 1t is scarcely fair to call them
chorus girls because they are young
women Of splendid voices and good
stage experience and appearance. Mr..
Horner considered II wiser plan to
pay more thai ordinarily is paid foI
chorus girls, and to get people who
could really sing.
Then, Of course, we have the musi
cal director in the person Of Mr.
Lucien Denni, a splendid orchestra
stage carpenter and master electri.
cian, altogether making personal Of
nearly thirty people.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
DERRICK NEARLY UP

The Mesa Oil G. Gas Company
fcrce have been busy the past few
days putting up their derrick which
is almost completed. The bunk
houses are completed and the force
is now busy connecting up the ma
chinery, which they hope to have
completed and ready to commence
drilling not later than next Thurs
day. Their cook is on the ground
ard they say he is a good one, and if
you don't believe it, just drop in /.
them some day about meal time.
You will be welcome.-Portales
News.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE IN
CONDITION OF Mr.. WILSON

Washington, Oct. mo impor-
tant change in the condition of Pres
ident Wilson was noted in today's
White House bulletin, though it was
said his progress toward recovery was
not so apparent as it had been yes
terday.
Throughout the day the president
felt the effects of another restless
night. During the morning, however,
he was able to get some sleep, and the
remainder of the day he devoted to
almost complete rest. Despite the
damp atmosphere, DR.. Grayson again
prescribed an afternoon automob. e
ride, and it was said the patient SEEM
ed benefited by it.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
FAVoRs A REST ROOM

There are many good suggestions
being advanced about work for the
Chamber of Commerce. W. |. LUX
art made a good suggestion to the
News man this week. Mr.. Luikart
favors the Chamber of Commerce Sc
curing an office in some suitable To-
cation and providing a rest room in
connection for people from the coun-
try who come into town to trade.
He figures this would do more to en-
courage trade than any other one
thing that could be done at this time.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
SENATOR REED
ROTTEN EGGED

Ardmore, Okla, Oct. l.-United
States Senator James A. Reed Of
Missouri, was rotten egged from the
stage of Convention Hall here tonigk.
as he was being introduced by the
mayor in preparation for his speech
against the league of nations.
The crowd more than 5000 strong
went wild as Reed came on the stage,
and all light wires to the building
were cut
Pandimonium broke loose and cries
of derision howled him down, while
the audience surged upon the stage.
Reed attempted to hold the floor, for
a few minutes, but was forced to
make his exit without beginning his
speaking.
After several minutes of the dem
onstration, a number of women
climbed upon the stage and quoted
the crowd.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
LADIES' BAND TO
PLAY AT FLOYDADA

The Clovis Ladies' Band left We'd
nesday morning for FlOydada, Texas,
where they will fill an engagement of
three days at the Floyd County Fair.
The members of the band have been
doing much practice the last few
weeks under the leadership Of Mr..
Croft and are expecting to fill a mum
Der of engagements this winter. The
band will soon have a membership of
twenty-five.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
ELECTION RETURNS
INDICATE SOLDIERS
AMENDMENT CARRIED

Santa Fe, Oct. Ten counties
have sent in complete election re-
turns to the office of Secretary Of
State Manuel Martinez and these re-
turns give 1850 for the soldier vote
amendment with zoos votes against
It; 667 for the road bonds and $500
against them; 7O7 for the board Of
control and 4,SS4 against II.
The returns will be canvassed 0c-
tober 9Th.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
QUAIL SEASON OPENS
ON NOVEMBER FIRST

Owing to the circulation Of the first
issue of license books marked 1919,
which were printed before the change
in hunting seasons took place and
which have been recalled, there ap-
pears considerable confusion about
the dates in certain parts of the state
The state game warden again calls
attention to the new law which opens
the quail season November l and
closes it December 81. The deer sea-
son opens October 20 and closes No
vember 9Th.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
NEW OWNER FOR
THE DELUXE THEATRE

Charles B. Langford this week pur-
chased the Deluxe Theatre from S.
D. Beaver. Mr.. Langford has been
with the Deluxe for the past several
months and for the past three months
has been half owner in the business.
He now becomes the sole owner and
took charge in this capacity the first
Of the week.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
FAREWELL PARTY

The teachers of the primary de-
partment and members of the Mis-
sonary society OF the Methodist
church gave farewell party in honor
Of Mrs. Miller on Thursday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. Austin. A pro-
gram Of sonds and readings was rem
dered by some Of the ladies', after
which dainty Refreshments were
served. Mrs. Miller expects to make
her home in Amarillo.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
BACK TO CLOVIS

J. H. Shepard and family returned
last week from Mineral Wells, Texas.
Mr.. Shepard's family had planned to
spend the winter at Mineral Wells,
but after staying there a month de-
cided that Clovis was the best place
to live and returned here. Clovis is
a pretty hard place to beat when one
is looking for a home.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
JACK JOHNSON WINS
FIGHT IN MEXICO CITY

Mexico City, Sep. 29.-Jack John
son, 'ormer heavyweight champion of
the world knocked out Kid Cutler in
the sixth round of their 25-round
match here this morning.
After one of the preliminary bouts
a quarrel ensued over a decision CIV
en- by Antonio Sarabi, the referee,
and Sarabi drew revolver and dam
gerously wounded Miguel Mendiza-
bel, one Of the judges.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
NOW FARMERS
WANT l0.HOUR DAY

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. IA ten
hour working day for all productive
industries in order that farm labor
may be on a parity with all other
forms of labor was demanded at the
conference Of representatives of the
state farm bureau federations Of
Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Ne
braska and Indiana here today.
Shorter working hours only re-
duces production and increases the
cost Of living, the farmers said.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
NOTICE

Our grocery stores will be closed
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday of next week from ten
until eleven on account of the Ham
Ramsey revival. Please get your
orders in so as to avoid any incon-
venience on this account
A. B.. AUSTIN & co.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
UNCLE SAM GETS
HOOKED AGAIN

Philadelphia, Oct. Three bids
were submitted today for the pur-
chase Of the government built pow
der plant city Of Nitro, West Vir-
ginia. The highest was $5,S00,00.
The city cost the government $780,
100000.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
CEMENT WORK COMMENCED

The work of digging the founda-
ton for the new Lyceum Theatre on
North Main street has been COM
pleted and the cement work vas COM
menced this week. The building will
be constructed of reinforced con-
crete, and the work will be pushed
rapidly now.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
FIRST FocT BALL GAME

The first foot ball game of the sea-
son will be played Friday afternoon
of this week on the High School Athe-
letic field between Clovis and Por-
tales, the game to be called promptly
at 400 o'clock. Clovis has a good
team this season and the Portales
team is also said to be exceptionally
strong and a good game can be look
ed for.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
CASE OF DOG IN THE MANGER

There are indications that a good
many of the protests against the op-
erations of the big profteers have
been the result of envy of opportun-
ity rather than the outgrowth of
righteous indignation.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
HARD LUCK AGAIN

The News heard this week of 4
Of a Curry County farmer liv- 4
ing south of Clovis who has ex- 4
pressed the desire for years to
have a crop big enough to offer
every man who comes along a 4
} job to help harvest Il. This year I
} his hopes have been realized but
no one comes along wanting a
} job.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02

Mrs. John Barry returned the first
Of the week from a visit in Tennessee.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-10-02
ORDERS PROBE IN
SUGAR PRICES

: Washington, Oct. 1.-Investi-
: cation of prices of sugar by the
: federal trade commission was
: ordered by the house today
: through adoption of a resolu-
= tion introduced by Representa-
' tive Tinkham, republican, Of
= Massachusetts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-02-01
BLACk-DRAUGnT
 FH CLEANS TaE LIVER
Enthusiastic Texan Tells of Bad Gix He Was In and How He Got Out By Using Black -Dranght
 Liver Medicine.

Holland, Texas.-Mr. J. N. Mes ser who lives a short distance from here out in the country, says: "Black- Draught is without doubt the best liver medicine made. do not hesi- tate to say it will do all it is rec commended to do and more.
 | am strong and healthy, but we all need little active medicine once in while, and Rlack-Draught is good enough for me. It does the work we'll and cleans the llver, carrying away bile, the easiest of any purga- tive have ever seen.
 Once, some years ago, I had slow fever and my stomach was in bad fix, and Black-Draught gave me re- lief and helped me wonderful sight. It cured me of indigestion, and the bad feeling after eating. l keep it for my family, they use it and have for years, and too, it saves doctor bills and Is not expensive.
 A stitch in time saves nine. and most sickness is caued Ly bad liv- CT. A few does of Black-Draught fixes that. and don't see why people don't use it, and they would see as have, what help it would be-"
 Ask your druggist for Thedford's Black-Draught. Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-02-01

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  This will hehg opportunity fol the family be fitted at saving f
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bout s1,eOO,Ooo,ooo for o

dUVuC pI,OUU,UUU,UUU TOT OrQlnary war expenses, exclusive of allied loans, or only $7O. O.OO0,OO0 less than in December, $55,000,O0O less than in November, and considerably more than in any month heretofore.
 Officials explained that this was not to be taken as indication that production of war materials is con- tinuing at the tremendous rate of sev- eral months ago. Manufacturers are now presenting their bills and re- ceiving payment for materials deliv- cred long ago.
 The liquidation of war contracts to be given added impetus after pas sage of pending legislation, providing for validation of informal orders, IS expected to be a new source of high outlays for the next month or two. Decrease Shown. Payments to the allies fell to about $190, 0,000,000 in January. When these loans were first instituted, the gov- ernment contemplated turning over about $500,000,000 credits to the al- lies every month, but actual payments ordinary run around $38O,O0O,O0O monthly.
 The treasury cited figures in pres ent government outlay, to emphasize the necessity for another big war loan of five or six billion dollars in April. Current expenses now are paid large ly out of borrowings from banks and other purchasers of the government short term certificates of indebted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-02-01
SOCIALISTS GA!N IN PRUSSlAN
 ASSEMBLY VOTE
Bourgeoise, However, Re-
 mains In Lead.

Berlin. Wednesday, jan. 29.-Unof ficial returns from Sundays elections to the Prussiain assembly. without taking Posen's 21 delegates into con- sideration. show the selection of 142 Socialists, "A Independent Socialists, 87 Christian Peoples party, fl Ger man Nationalists, IS German party 61 Democrats, six Guelphs and one Democrat-Peasant.
 The Socialists are not likely to have more than four of Posen's dele gates, which would make the com ibined Socialist strength in the state diet TO. as against 331 Bourgeoise delegates. The vote so far as it has been tabulated, shows considerable loss for the radical parties-the two Socialist factions and the Democrats and small gains for the National and Christian Peoples parties when compared with the national assembly results.
 Lose In Berlin.
 The Socialists fell off 21,500 votes in Berlin, the Independents $500, and the Democrats 10000, while the Ma
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-02-01
DECLARES CAVALRY
 REMOUNT FAILURE

Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. S0.-Major Hen ny Leonard told the members of the New York State Breeders association at their annual meeting here today that the American cavalry remount in Europe had been a failure.
 ''This is an open secret now that the war is over," he said. "The lquartermaster's department reports verify the statement. The govern ment maintains its artillery remount service at high efficiency, but it fail- ed to keep the cavalry properly mounted"
 Major Leonard said it would be a long time before the tractors would crowd out the horse in Europe and he advised American breeders to spread the doctrine of the superior ity of American livestock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-02-01
CASTRO WILL TRY
 NEW STUNT TO
 BRIGHTEN VILLA

Fl Paso, Texas, Jan. 30.-Negotia- tions are under way between agents of Eastern airplane manufacturers and representatives of the Mexican government for the purchase of 35 high powered bombing planes for the use of General Jesus Augustin Castro, commander at Chihuahua City, in pursuing and bombing Francisco Villas bands from the air. Permis- sion will be asked of the United States government for the exportation of the planes to Mexico.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-02-01

tionals gainied 1000, and the othe1 eight parties about half their owA
 In Potsdam the two SociaYls~ groups together lost 42,500 votes, a1iu the Democrats 21,O00. The Nationals gained 1000.
 The Conservative and National Liberal press halls the result as ev- idence that teh people are 'begin- ming to weary of teh governments methods since the revolution. The radical press thus far has not com mented on the elections.