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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09

much hope Of putting the theory lnt,.
effect. for 1t is pointed out that Ger
many will not abolish CONSUMPTION I'M
less the neighboring nations do. Since
the Germans do not expect their neigh
bors to depend ON volunteers, plans
are being worked out for new con-
scription army, serving shorter periods
and modelled more after the Swiss
than the old Prussian army. The
militiD idea is popular. but IS consid-
cred idealistic.
The German army Of interior de-
Tense, which probably numbers around
hundred thousand men, or possibly
few thousand more, is an expensive
proposition. Volunteers have to be
paid well to keep them from being
won over by the Spartacans, who offer
more money. Food and equipment is
good.
The new army has a rather slack
discipline, and none of the old Prus-
sian snap is seen when officers ap-
pear. Familiarity and almost inso-
lence are seen on every hand. The
German trooper has changed lot with
the revolution, and If appearances are
at all Indicative, the government
forces in Germany today are not to
be feared outside Germany.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09

New York-Enriched by war work,
aliens are leaving this country at the
rate Of more than 1000 day, it was
learned here from custom officials, who
expressed fear that, with the POSSIBLE
ity that congress may limit immigra-
ton for the next four years, the United
States will face serious labor short
age, instead Of a condition Of unem-
ployment.
Since the signing of the armistice,
it was said, Italians, Greeks, Span
iards and Portuguese have been pour
ing out of the United Staes through
this port. Since November 76,221 pass
ports have been vised at the custom
house, and since December, $4,000
aliens have sailed Every ship clear
ing for Mediterranean ports has sailed
with full steerage, so that rates have
jumped from $40 to- $50.
Custom officials estimate that an
enormous. sum has been taken out Of
the country since the exodus began.
Each allen, It is said. CARRIES with him
from $1,000 to $1,000 to enable him to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Soldiers Slack In Discipline and
Show Familiarity Toward
Officers.
old ARMY HAS DISAPPEARED
About 10000 Men Commanded by Hin
denburg About All That Remains
of Great Host--R Revolution
Changes German Troops.

Berlin.--Under the new republic the
departments Of the army and navy
are no more, In name at least. The
republics name for them is defense,
and they are placed under charge Of
Gustav Noske. much trusted by the
government for his prompt action in
emergencies, and much hated by the
Spartacans for his relentless opposi-
ton when disorders break out.
Noskes appointment as head of the
navy, as well as the army, was regard
ed none too seriously, by Noske him
self, at least. When asked by a news
paper man what he expected to do
about the naval affairs of Germany in
the future, Noske laughed and replied:
why worry about naval affairs, when
we haven't any navy?"
There are still sailors in big num-
bers in Germany, however, and they
have been a problem. During the revo-
luton the sailors played an important
part, and most of them developed such
liking to land duty in Berlin and the
other big cities that they have refused
to leave for Kiel or any of the har
bors Now the sailors are used in the
guard regiments all over Germany,
along with soldiers.
Big Army Disappears.
The German army is in process Of
reorganization. Immediately after the
armistice the army almost disappeared
as an organized unit, and though there
were millions of. men in uniform scat
tered all over the land, none was re-
sponsible to anyone, and officers were
not safe in uniform. In localities the
soldiers joined RED guard" groups,
and some served and others misused
their privileges. Thus the army as D
was known in the old days practically
vanished, except for few divisions
under Hindenburg, camped behind the
Rhine, and the troops along the Polish
border.
Now the only army of the field that
Germany has Is in the east to guard
against the Poles 1t is commanded
by Hindenburg and is supposed to be
not more than 10000 or 10000 men,
if it numbers that many. However,
government troops are scattered over
the country in. every big city and in
Industrial eenters to guard against
disorders. The big problem is keep
ing these troops faithful and salts
fed, when Spartacan propaganda and
money is at large. Under Noske and
the minister of war, Colonel Reinhard,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE
Prima Donna Had Good Business Rea-
sons for Asking for Slight
Change in Contract.

Senator Lodge sounded the warning
that, the articles of the league Of ma
ton should be weighed carefully be-
fore being adopted. He asserted that
too many ties might well jeopardize
our future
Indeed" we may well follow the
example of the prima donna who was
reading rough draft of her new con-
tract.
"When she came to the paragraph
providing that she should have trans
portation for herself, her maid her dog
and Sig. Gazibeni, her husband, she
drew line through the singers name.
"Just make that husband she said.
eyes, madam assented the mana
ger, but may / ask why?'
.aThe diva blushed and coyly fin
gered her hair. 4 might wish to make
change, she answered"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Murdered
by the Bolsheviki

servants of the church, which latter
it was the announced intention of the
bOlshevikigto exterminate.
The evidence discloses almost I'M
thinkable atrocities. A blacksmitI, by
economies, had attained shop. He
was required to pay 5000 rubles; be-
cause he could not, he was shot. A
man was shot because he lived in
brick house. AL attorneys and jurists
We're killed, and doctors, whose sery-
ices were not required for the moment,
were disposed of in a similar manner.
A woman whose husband and two
sons had been seized applied to the
commissar for information as to their
fate. She was told they had been
taken to Perm. After repeating her
visit several times she was informed
that if she bothered the commissar
again she would be shot, as they had
been.
The body of a woman was exhumed
and identified in the presence of the
Americans as the wife of a general
through jewels sewed in the lining Of
her clothing of which relatives were
aware. Another woman was compelled
TO fetch lamp and gaze upon Der
murdered sons for the amusement of
the slayers.
A wife required to pay 1000 rubles
for the release of her husband bor-
rowed 500 and paid it over; later she
returned with the remainder, and then
was informed that her husband had
been shot. There were scores of SINH
lar cases. All were killed without any
form of trial.
The soviet called a meeting and pre-
pared lists of those to die. The houses
prescribed were visited by squads, the
doors were smashed in, and the vic
Tins dragged to the edge of the town
and forced to dig their own graves.
Those who resisted were shot in the
streets.
A survivor testified that he had seen
men thrown into pit and buried
alive. This testimony has been CON
firmed by bodies exhumed, the clenched
hands of which were clinging to the
mud at the bottom of the pit
The only spark of humanity discov-
able was that in confiscating the be-
longings of the residents. In some in
stances where there was family of
small children, the family was permit
ted to retain one COW out of several.
Occasionally peasant was allowed to
keep his worst horse.
The bolsheyik attitude toward the
church was uneompromising Priests
were hunted numerically. The evil
dence showed that men were slain
whose only offense was that they
worked as sections or caretakers of
churches.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Germany's New
Army Lacks Snap

the morale and discipline Of the gov
eminent troops have improved tremen-
dously until great part of the for
mer efficiency is restored.
Depends on Peace Terms.
Germany's army is In a transitory
state. What it will become depends
upon the peace terms, the Germans
recognize. But there has evidently
been change in idea in the govern
ment. Early in the revolution Ebert
declared himself against conscripted
army, and Noske and Reinhard were
appointed to organize volunteer forces,
serving for short periods, to defend
the new government. AS a matter Of
fact the troops used for interior de-
tense are all volunteers, mostly young
men, serving for three or six months
at good pay.
The policy of the new republic will
be against CONSUMPTION in theory, de
clares President Ebert, but there is not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Milk Can Causes Death.

Lawton, Okla.-W. S. Mantooth,
twenty-five, well-known young far
mer near here, was instantly killed
when milk can several boys were
using as a boiler exploded. Some
boys were using the milk can as
the boiler of an improvised engine
and Mr.. Mantooth stopped to warn
them that they had too much steam
up. Just then the boiler let go. The
big can, weighing thirty pounds, nit
him between the eyes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
U. S. Red Cross Agents Tell Of
Reds Atrocities in
Siberia.
DIG own PITS; BURIED ALIVE
Murders Were Without Provocation
and the Victims Were Largely of
Thrifty or Intelligent Glasses
or Servants of Church.

Omsk.-Indisputable evidence of the
massacre by the bolsheyiki of more
than 2,00O civilians in and near the
town of Osa has been obtained by
Messrs. Simmonds and Emerson and
DR.. Rudolph Teusler of the American
Red Cross, who have just returned
from Perm, Osa and other re-occupied
Russian territory. Approximately 800
persons were killed at Osa and 1900
in the surrounding districts.
Osa, which had population of 49,
600, was so denuded of males by the
bolsheviki that General Casagrande,
upon the occupation of the town. was
obliged to telegraph to Ekaterinburg
for men to administer civic affairs.
Dogs Dig Up Bodies.
In addition to securing verbal and
documentary evidence the American
Red Cross officials witnessed the ex-
huming of scores of victims from
trenches, where they were buried
sometimes several deep in graves re-
vealed by the digging of dogs.
The murders were without provoca-
ton, and the victims were largely of
the thrifty and intelligent classes OF
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Aliens Quit Country

live in his native land in greater ease
than he ever enjoyed before. Since
April 2, when all outgoing passengers
We're forced to pay their. income taxes
before leaving, more than $6S,000 has
been collected.
Byron r. Newton, collector of the
port, who has been asked by members
of the United States senate and house
immigration committee to reduce the
exodus to statistics, said today more
than 80 per cent of the aliens ar5
Italians, and that something ought to
be done to check the outflow"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Looked Like Il.

One of our camps was near the his,
torical ground over which General
Sherman made his famous march to the
sea. One day the boys in an aero squad
were working on several planes. One
lad seemed to be having hard time
completing his task. He sweated in
silence and finally threw down his
tools and remarked: This must be
the spot where Sherman said what
war is !"-Exchange.
A theatrical stage is not an air
plane because 1t has wings and flies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09

shown by the fact that more than 5000
French women have been wooed and
won by American soldiers within one
year. The majority of the French
girls who have become Americans
through marrying American officers
and men are stenographers, salesgirls,
teachers and a sprinkling of peasant
girls and those of the middle class or
bourgeoisie. The romances are in most
cases very similar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09

Seamen the world over entertain
the belief that renamed ships are un-
lucky.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
CUPID BUSY DURING WAR
Six Thousand French Women Were
Wooed and Won by Yanks in
One Year.

Paris, France.-That Cupid was
nearly as busy as Mars with the men,
bers of the American expeditionary
force and that romance bioomed in
France In spite Of wars alarms Is
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Nothing Like Education.

An ostrich stood with stuffed rigid
ity in store window, with two small
boys looking in:
Gee, look what great big swan"
The boy with him knew better.
"That isn't swan That's an old
he-buzzard."
Which shows what fine thing it
is for some boys to live where they
can have the advantage of public edu-
cation and Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-09
Less Than 1000 Yanks
Lost Arms or Legs.

Washington, D. C.-Nearly A.
900 officers and enlisted men in
the American expeditionary
forces lost arms or legs in the
war with Germany, according to
statistics furnished by the bu-
reau of war risk insurance,
which is now interested in bring
ing about changes in the law fix
ing compensation for maimed
soldiers, sailors, and marines.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13

In the district court this morning
Judge Ryan passed sentences upon thu
following parties convicted during the
present term Of court:
Addo Gulago. to . years sentence
suspended till further orders by the
court.
Pablo Benevido, 3 TO years and
costs; Carould Chacon in same case
given to years and costs.
Josh Callis-3 months In jail and
$500 fine
Homan Wallis-f to years, sentence
suspended for 60 days on condition that
he arrange to leave the state.
Pedro Gonzales Convicted of mur
der. 30 TO 40 years.
Emil Parry to years. costs anG
fine Of $1,000.
pun HUf u! sSup OG-zSdoT opIunpa
costs.
Herman Rojas-2 to 2 years and
costs.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
New Fire-prOOf Building

The Continental oil Company are
building a large warehouse and Office
near the railroad east of the Union sta
ton which they will occupy with their
extensive business In short while. II
Is being constructed with brick and ce-
ment and will he practically fire proof.
In addition to their local trade they
will make this distributing point for
their goods for all the surrounding
country This will he quite an addi-
tion To the commercial interests Of
Deming Their new location being
right on the railroad track makes It
well suited for their business
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
CHARGE Of MURDER FAILS
Mrs. VI. +. Lano and Arthur Buzan Set
Free-Evidenee Insufficient
10 Go 10 jury
Court Instructs Jury TO Bring In Yer.
diet "Not Guilty" ON Motion
Of Defendants Attorney

ihe case against mary H. iA'ho ana
ar'hur buzah' chhrgeu WIN poisoning
tue "oni"h husp"iu' a. o. i"ho' was
'aAen up III tie u'strict court hst "eu-
hesuhy MORNING Ihe uhy Whs spent
III securing Jury-h hlght session De'
ing heiu 10 complete 1.-THE venue DE-
ing eNil'usted AT the close oi the AZ
''r'o"ii Sessi"h WIN one Jur!ihah NICK
luz Aho'her Special 'ehIre was OF
"ere''' court 'ook recess 'iIi . O'CLOCK
""" 'iie J"r! WIS c"nipie'eu "t this SIT
'iig' ooihpoSed HS ioii0WS'
H. - '"r'er' LOUIS DOrhousch' L. T.
i"'Aer' - H. rauih' - H. foh' ~ d.
'"r'er' hiiario Iucker' "eo' W. IRA
man, H. iioii' W. f. MAY H. H. flh'
hNe' WIZ h!ihel'
Ihe mhih ulniculty Ill securing q
jury 10 Try 'he case WIS 'he ihc' 'hn'
SeNer"I vi 'ii"Se dr"Wh S'a'eu iiht they
"iu ho' peiie'e III converting party
ihe c"Se hiiiged upon STATEMENTS
liiaue ii'liied'ateiy af'er the denth oil
iaho ny MrS' i~i'o-she peing the only
person present wlleh the poisoning took
piace-ahd tiie cohdltioh OF body when
'hoSe Wh"m Sne cniied III reached the
S'ehe oi ue"'h' lhe STATE put upon
tue "i'heSs s'hhd large number oi
Wi'neSSeS' nTiudihg the coroner; Dr
"'eel' tine physician VINO examined the
pouy several OF the corohers jury VINO
''e'u tue inquest ana humDer oi ON
''S i"e PURPOSE peiNg' "s u Seehlel
10 uiScredit her sthtemeht' ana snow
iro" 'ile circumstances thht the poison
was administered ny the defendant IN
S'eau oi ny 'he ueceased hlmseit. About
the ohiy damaging evidence brought
OUT WIS 'he iact that some time pre-
N'ouS !" tue uea'h "i lAho 'he deiehd'
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
Small Bgaze Sunday Morning

At about o'clock Sunday morning
II twO-room adobe house occupied by
Mrs. Ora Delaney was discovered on
fire. The fire company responded
promptly hut the little house and its
contents were totally destroyed except
the adobe walls. No one was at home
and the origin Of the fire is unknown.
This is the second time Mrs. Della
ney has lost practically all she had
from fire. Last July when the build
ings ON the corner Of Gold avenue and
Pine street, opposite the Deming Ma
tional Bank were destroyed. she Occu-
pied one OF them as boarding house
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
A Worthwhile Church

Continuing the series Of worth
while" sermons. at the Christian church
next Lords day evening, the subject
will he "A Worthwhile Church" 4
most cordial invitation is extended tn
all to hear this. The morning hour OF
worship will he given to the consider
alton Of America for Christ" Bible
school promptly ut 9:45. The primary
department has challenged the juniors
to an attendance race. and the juniors
have decided that they will not let the
tiny tots have matters altogether their
own way. Bring the children and see
the result.
Norris j. ReasOner. Minister.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
Soldiers. Sailors, Attention

In sending out the invitations to the
welcome Home" reception to he given
at the armory by the Red Cross and
War Camp Community Service ON May
30th, It is possible that some of you
were missed, as our list OF men re
turned from service is probably incom-
plete II you failed to receive an invi-
tation you are asked to consider this
notice AS an invitation. We want ev-
cry returned soldier or sailor to come.
Committee.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
COMMENCEMENT NEARS
Baeealaureaie Service Sunday. May
25ih at Majestic Theatre-Ser-
mon by Rev. Reasoner
Class Address by President Boyd Of
y. NJ. university-School Ex-
hibit at Armory

The Deming Public schools viii Close
on Thursday, May 20. Final examina
tiOns will he held from the fourth to
the twelfth grades ON Monday and
Tuesday, MAY 20 and 27. Wednesday
and Thursday will be given to teachers
for the mailing Of promotion cards
and the completion Of the registers
and reports. The pupils will return
for their reports AT 30 Thursday af-
ternOOn.
An exhibit Of school work will he
held oi Thursday and Friday. May ~
and % at the Deming armory. This
exhibit will include the work Of all
departments from the High School 10
the primary grades. The public Is cor
daily invited to this exhibit. We hope
that as many as possible Of our pat
rOns and citizens may see the work.
The senior class this year consists Of
the following fifteen members: Ruth
Anderson, Mabel Carter, Frances De
isdh'as Iib'ii biN'is iHhh iiUNtihs
Thelma Hyatt. Mabel Matthias. Susie
McD0ugal. Roy Osborn. Wilhelmina
Parker. Alma Siler. Gladys Stump. Ed
die Thompson. Ruth Thompson. Alec
Whiiehill The class will give play
entitled "What happened to Jones" at
the Majestic Theatre on Friday even
ing, May %. This comedy is one Of the
best PLAYS that has ever been given by
the High School a good cast has been
selected and the rehearsals under the
direction Of Miss Seymour promise that
the play will he great success. The
east Is given elsewhere In 'his issue.
The admission will he thirty fivG end
fifty cents.
The Baccalnureate service will he
held at the Majestic Theatre on sun
day, May %. at 10: 30 The sermon will
he preached by the Rev. y. j. Reasoner
of the Christian church. The churches
of Deming are cordially invited 10 join
with the Senior class in this service.
ON Tuesday evening, May ~. the
eighth grade play and commencement
exercises will be given at the Majestic
Theatre. The play entitled "Gloria
Crucis" depicts the dramatic and stir
ring scenes connected with the Indian
rebellion in the early days of the set
Element at Santa Fe There will be
number Of Indian folk songs and dan
ces given bv members Of the Junior
High school. The admission to this
pay will be thirty-iive and fifty cents.
Commencement exercises Of the Sen
ior class will he held at the Majestic
Theatre Thursday evening, MAY ~. az
s o'clock. DR.. David Boyd. president OF
the University of New Mexico will de-
liver the class address. The public
schools respectfully invite all interest
ed citizens to the closing exercises Of
the schools The schools constitute the
largest interest of the community and
entail the largest expense Of any insti-
tuition supported by our city. The e.
ficiency is Of vital interest to every cit
izen. IL Is hoped that everyone who
can will lend his support and encour-
agement by being present at as many
of these exercises as possible.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
SPECIAL SESSION OF
CONGRESS- Is CALLED
Republican Senators Will Meet ON 18th
90 Perfect Organization-House
Leaders Meet 3 Days Later

Washington, May 10-President Will
son issued a call by cable today for
special session Of congress to meet
Monday, May 10.
Secretary Tumulty In making the
announcement said IL would be impos-
sib.e, Of course, for the president TO be
here ON the opening day. The day fixed
for the special session was much earlier
than democratic leaders had expected.
White house officials said that In
naming an early date for the session,
President Wilson was guided largely
by the advice Of Secretary Glass as to
the necessity Of passing annual ap-
preparation measures which failed In
the closing days Of the last session.
There was no information at the
white house as TO the probable time
OF the return OF the president but ad-
ministratiOn leaders believed that
the president had called the ses-
sion earlier than had been anticipated
In order that congress might dispose
Of the more important appropriation
measures before the treaty was ready
for consideration.
Republicans Of the house virtually
have completed their organization but
the senate has done no organization
work.
Senator Lodge, the Republican lead
er today issued call for a Repuh-
lican conference May 18th to perfect
the senate organization. and Repre-
sentative Mondell, Republican floor
leader. announced "A conference of Re-
publican house members for May 18th
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-13
ID. II. s. BEATEN AGAIN
BY II. r. II. 3. TIGERS
High School Kids Got Another Coat OF
Whitewash at III Paso Last
Saturday

ID. II. \. beseball team encountered
another coat OF whltewash at I'll PasO
Saturday, when they met the FL Paso
High school team In their second clash
this season. The score was 13 10 O.
Deming acquiring the ownership Of the
cipher.
Mulcahey. who shut the Deming boya
out for III PasO two weeks ago, was
back on the Job Saturday and was even
more Of n problem than before. allow
ing only three badly scattered hits, all
singles. and striking out goodly
string Of Demingites without apparent
effort. Fl Paso. as usual. played good
ball In the field and Deming had no
hance 10 score. Only once did they
a runner to second base. and that was
In the ninth inning, when Mckinney
singled and advanced on Causlands
sacrifice. the next three batters were
unable tu advance him.
Dryer pitched nice ball for Deming
for the four innings he worked and
when he retired III Pasos bOasted
sluggers had nicked him for just one
hit. However. his support sinned CO.
piously and grlevously and six runs
had filtered in. Had Deming given
Dryer the support that FL Paso gave
Mulcahey they would probably have
been playing yet. Roach and Causland
m turn took up the pitching job, hui
neither had much luck. Causland's
catching, however. was one Of the
bright features Of Deming's play.