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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-10

Maude, signed at Bagdad: Marshal
Joffre. signed at Buckingham Palace;
Vedrines. the French "ace," and Ma
dame Botchkareva. commander OF the
hussian Women's Battalion of Death.
Recently an Australian soldier. Corr
poral s. b. Williams, walked into
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-10

altitude. unable to see ahead and
crashed into the mountain, complete
ly wrecking the plane.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-10

A man who thinks more of dollar
than he does his self-respect. is insult
proof
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-10

Anne shannon Monroe will be the
guest OF honor at luncheon to be
given Saturday at 1880 p. m. at the
University club by the Progressionai
Woman's league. Miss Monroe is one
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

The Worlds Fnlr mine IN the
Patagonia district santa Cruise.
county, Arizona, is again In oper-
alton after shut down Of seven
months on account cf litigation.
The mine ls ono Of ne richest sill
yer mines IN Arizona and is boIns
operated BY Hyram whiloomb.
Earl Barron was assistant master
mechanic for over a year and while
there Invented an apparatus at
iachcd 10 q gaeollne engine that cut
down The gasoline 30 per cent. Il
was tried out and was q humping
success, nlthoush IN a very crude
form. Mr.. Whllcomb has sent for
Mr.. Barron. asking him 10 return
TO The mine e. his master mechanic
and offers 70 help him In the pro.
motion Of his invention.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

Washington. p. c. Oct g5.
Prompt measures have been taken
BY the Mexican government 70 of-
feet the release Of William O. Jonk-
lns, an American consular agent at
puebla, who Is held by bandits for
$4,000 ransom, the state depart
meni was advised today from Mex
leo City. The Mexican authorities,
Il was said, were acting on personal
instructions from President Carrnn-
"a. The stature Of the steps taken
was not disclosed.
The departments advlcee report
ed that a federal force sent In re-
sponse 70 the American embassey's
representation, formed a Gordon
around Jenkins factory and ar
rested five employees. Twenty po-
lice agents went 10 puobla from
Mexico City and ten special military
police were sent by the chief Of the
garrison al Mexico City under or
ders 10 cooperate with the pueblu
authorities.
In addition 10 the instructions icl-
cgraphed by President Carranza
from QuereIaro the advices said the
Mexican foreign Office had lele-
graphed instructions 10 the author
tiles at puebia in response 70 the
representation made by the Ameri-
can embassy al Mexico City.
No additional details regarding
the kidnapping had been received
this morning from the American
embassy at Mexico City, which
has been instructed 10 keep the de-
partmenl fully advised as 10 devel-
opmenis In the case.
II was learned today that about
the time Mr.. jenkins was kidnapped
last summer and held for s25.O0o
ransom, which was paid. his ranch
at puehla was raided by bandits, the
manager murdered and considerable
stock stolen. The bandits were re-
ported 10 have been part OF a band
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

Mrs. X. Lakeland, one year.
Jesse Lee Bean. three months.
5. II. Mccullough, one year.
Druggist Powers, one year.
J. 5. VaughI one year.
p. +. Cisco. six months.
Mrs. w. w. Anderson. six months
II. Blanchard. one year.
Anna J. JeffePy. one year.
Albert Lindauer. one year.
Mrs. A. q. Beck, one year.
n, J. Hatfield, three months.
Trustee II. n. Tracy. one year.
palomas Land a G. Co. one year
y. n. Herehbcrger. six months.
VIM. q. Garvey. one year.
II. w. Davis, one year.
Henry Burton, one year.
Col. J. n. Osborne. six months.
Mrs. II. l.. Burwell. one year
J. n. Hueber, one year,
+. l.. Nordhaus. six months.
chas. W. AXE, one year.
Mrs, A. v, Bailey. one year.
Paul Walker. one year.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
ANNUAL MEETING HELD.

The annual meeting Of lhe Co
lumbus branch Of the American
Red Cross was held al the N. \
church Wednesday al $50 D. m
at which the executive committed
was elected as follows: Mesdames
Cox, Richie. Frederickson, Block
Holloway, slsco Mccullough, and
Messrs. w. Kline, W. N. McCurdy
.. l.. Greenwood. >. u. Cor, J. l.
Norwood and w. c. Franklin.
This committee win meet Sat
urday, October 2b al 3 .. m. for the
purpose OF electing the officers for
The coming year. All are requested
10 be on time at the Red Cross
Home Service Office.
The third roll call committee was
appointed consisting OF Mesdames
knifIin. Ritchie, Norwood and Cox
Mrs. l.. p. Taylor,
Secretary.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
AND RENEWALS

Mrs. I. W. Ward. three months
Richard F'ahie, one year.
+. A. Barnhill, one year.
Homer w. Mason, one year.
Marie seipio. six months.
Mrs. Fordsburs six months.
Mr.. Saunders. three months.
Ecleso Greer. one year.
J. L. Eneboe. six months.
}. ID. Elliott. one year
Captain james Lawrence. one veal
Mrs. Brazil, one year.
Lee Thomas. one year.
Ida Il. Martin, one year.
Mr., Carrie Miller. six months.
Or. Field. one year.
\. Lacoulure. one year.
Valley oil Co. nine months.
w. J. Yarboush. one year.
Llbou a Go. one year.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
RehecCa Coffin
Superintendent
Columbus School

Rebecca Coffin. principal OF the
Columbus School. this week sue
ceeds Grady w. Spencer as super
lntcndenL priority apparently the
desire OF the officers.
Mrs. ]. l.. Harris becomes prlnci-
pal In place Of Rebecca Coffin.
The promotions were necessi-
lated by the resignation OF Grady
w. Spencer. who departed saiur-
day for Montana where he intends
70 take up a land claim by home
sleading.
The promotion 10 the superin-
tendency OF the Columbus school
OF nebecca Colin Is a recognition
u her sterling worth as a teacher
and also her managerial ability
she having the happy faculty" OF
a combination Of both atlainments
which ls not always found IN teach
ers. as a success Is one Is generally
Followed BY a decrease In efficiency
in the other.
The Columbus school will Soon
have an enrolment Of 500 pupils
and IN placing the superlnlendencs
ia the hands OF Rebecca Coffin, the
officials decided wisely.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
TREvA BLAIR ENTERTArNs

Miss Treva Blair entertained the
Thursday Morning Auction Bridge
stub last week. A bountiful break
fast was served. Miss Blair also
entertained Thursday evening three
tables Of auction bridge In honor
Of Miss Ann Jones Of Norfolk. Va.
who is visiting her sister, Mrs. +.
n. Wilson.
Mrs, Van cleve entertained the
Wednesday Afternoon Club this
week. The usual number were Ia
attendance and an enjoyable after
noon resulted.
Major and Mrs. Dwire entertained
three tables al auction bridge
"Wednesday night Refreshments
were served.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

b. l.. craddock. the now secretary
Is well known in Columbus, being
almost a native, as he was with the
Quarlermasters Corps al Camp
Furlong for two years. lie now
occupies the responsible position OF
teller in the First National Bank OF
Columbus. He starts out with un-
limited backing and the good wishes
OF all his numerous friends and
business acquainlances.
One wiseaere said the crowd
showed spirit OF healthy dis
sensi0n.r lie was right al that,
The financial statement as read
by Treasurer Tracy caused many a
grin.
The slate wasn't wiped OF" but
pretty near II.
Mr.. Carl's speech placing In nom
ination Mr.. Craddock. had a pleas.
ing effect ON the audience and had
a good deal TO do with the new
sccretary's election.
Some one wanted 10 know what
the treasurer did with the In
terest on the money In the bank
as shown by the financial state
ment.
II was a good-looking crowd Of
men and 10 a new conner Il GER
tainly seemed that with unanimity
OF purpose that crowd could gel
what Il went after.
Mr.. Burton's speech held the at
tention Of The crowd and he ex-
pressed himself ably and force
fully.
SO did Mr.. Hulsey. He had some.
thing 10 say. too, and surely enter
tanned the audience.
Captain Marker OF Camp Fur
long, who Is good lawyer as well
as soldier and who upon his dis
charge In the near future expects
TO take up his former profession
aud hang out -~his shlngle" In Co.
lumbus. remarked 10 The Courier
that the diversity OF opinions
proved that there were men OF un-
dersianding here and that with
such backing behind him The new
secretary could proceed with con-
hdence in himself aud in his or.
ganlzniiOn.
Chairman Taylor -yissad his vo-
cation IN lie; he Is a presiding
officer.
The meeting adjourned fun ol
productions Of the success Of the
uoIumbus Chamber Of Commerce.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
PROSPECTS nRscHr ron
BORDER PATnOE.

Washington. Oct. et.-The com
mlttee on imigraton this morning
gave two hours and q half 10 the
consideration Of the bin OF Con
srcseman lludspeth asking for an
emergency appropriation Of 100000
70 rc-cstehlish the border patrol
for the purpose Of enforcing the
immigration laws. Congressman
Hudspeth discussed the bill for en-
hour, as did mombers Of the CON-
mitiee While the committee took
no definite action, every member
oppressed himself 90 favorable 70
the bill.
In order 70 expedite passage Of
the measure and avoid going before
the appropriation committee, Chair
man Johnson Of the immigration
committee said the Hudspeth bill
would probably be amended 90 as
10 create border patrol and
provide for its maintenance. This
action will probably be taken.
Withdrawal Of the border patrol
the first OF last July became neces-
sary when committees reduced the
appropriation Of The immigration
bureau. Last year the patrol was
maintained from a fund OF $4,000
set aside from the special defense
fund voted 10 President Wilson.
Chinese. Japcnese and Mexicans
are said 10 be coming across the
Texas border in large numbers
since the Withdrawing Of the bor-
der patrol.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

wife srnds hloasnee on Capture.
Sacramento, Cal, Dot. 29.--Mea-
|gur details OF the kidnapping Of VIII
liam Oscar jenkins are contained
IN telegram from his wife, Mar,
street jenkins. 70 his father, John
W jenkins, al Hanford, transmit
Ted BY The latter today 10 Governor
stephens.
Mrs. jenkins telegram said:
Oscar was kidnapped by revolu-
tlok '1is Sunday night from our
houn IN puohla. and Il held In the
mountains for ransom, all cash. Was
rohlled Al time Of taking him away.
l am unable 70 raise the sum de-
m4nded. Use al influence with
California senator's and congress
men 70 have the strte department
request the Mexican government
70 pay the ransom and save him.
Act quickly
The message was forwarded by
the governor 70 the state depart
ment with the comment:
IL seems very necessary that ac-
iion be had Immediately. win you
please take steps 10 rescue Oscar
Jenkins"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
NEW RAILROAD ron
NEW MEXICO

A new railroad from San Juan
county In the northwestern part Of
New Mexico 10 GalluJ, on the Santa
Fe, may be built soon. according 10
Hugh n. Williams, chairman Of the
state corporation commission OF
New Mexico. The new road will be
about 100 miles long and will tap the
rich agricultural country in the San
Juan valley. II will be built by the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
Commerce Body
Elects (FaddOck
as Its Secretary

Wednesday evening The Columbus
Chamber OF Commerce met IN
special session al tho War Camp
Community Service building for the
election Of a permanent secretary
10 flll The Vacancy caused By the
departure OF w. 4. Holt for Lords
burg. N. N.
The meeting was called 70 order
by Temporary Chairman Taylor,
who. in an address. stated the pur-
pose Of the called session. Short
talks were made by various mem
bers and several names were men
toned who In The opinion Of the
nomlnators could M the position
with credit Among them were
Messrs Hampton. Taylor, Craddock.
Murphy and Kilgore.
II was The consensus Of opinion
that Mr.. Craddock was The proper
one 10 represent the Chamber Of
Commerce as lls secretary and after
a ballot Mr. Craddock was duly
cho en-.
A committee OF two, Messrs. Man
zares and Kilgore was appointed 70
draw up a constitution and.hy-laws
and present them al the next meet
ing. which will in all probability
be held Wednesday evening Of next
week.
Mr.. BasselL representing the w.
G. c. g. requested permission 10 ad-
dress the assemblage and In an in
teresting speech virtually rendered
the building now occupied by the
w. Q. c. $. and all its equipment 10
the citizens Of Columbus. provided
they would keep Il running. As Il
Is practically solf-suslaining and
would enable Columbus 70 possess
meeting place for all organizations
and club house a. wen, the
proposition apparently met with The
approval OF all, and Chairman Tay-
lor appointed a committee 10 senc
a written request 10 the w. C. C. S.
officials requesting The completion
OF the proposed arrangement
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
CARRANZA RIDES THIRTEEN
DAYS on HORsEBACli

Douglas, Ariz- Oct 2i.-word was
received today that President Car
rama has Just returned 10 Mexico
City from n tour OF inspection OF
several OF the northern states OF
Mexico. His trip took him as far
north as the state Of CoaheIla. His
engineers laid definite plans for the
building a railroad in this state.
While on the trip President Car
rama rode for 10 days on horse
back In order 10 come into the clos
est possible contact with the con-
ditions Of his people.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
JOHNSON SELECTED ron
AMERICAN LEGION

Rev. p. N. johnson Of 81 elem
eni'a Episcopal church has been
appointed permanent secretary of
the NJ Paso Chapter OF the Ameri-
can Legion and has accepted the
Office. Rev. johnson will open his
Office Friday on the second floor
OF she Chamber Of Commeroe
building.
OfIice hours for the secrelary's
headquarters will be 1880 20 n 80
O'Clock and $50 10 $50 O'Clock.
The regular seni-monlhly mael-
ins Of the local chapter viii be held
Friday evening. There viii be q
report on The recent New Mexico
slate convention by Rev Johnann,
a report on the observance of Arm
istice Day and talks on insurance
and other important SUBJECTS.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
STATES HIGHWAYS ARE
TO HAVE MARKERS

The state highway department is
ready 10 begin placing signs along
the state highways. The $500 iron
posts, received recently from the
war department will be used for
this purpose. An order for several
hundred signs has been placed. The
hishway commission has set aside
5000 for this purpose and a num-
her OF counties have already agreed
10 make appropriations for this
purpose.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
PRINTERS STAND PAT.

New York, Oct. 2l.-A proposal
made by Leon n. Rouse. president
OF Big Six" that a mediator be-
called In 10 settle the printers
strike and lockout has been re-
jected by the Printers League
William Green. chairman OF the
leagues special committee ON labor
announced tonight.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
HIGHWAY WEATHER SERVICE.

Phoenix, Ariz.. Oct. 2i.-The
United States weather bureau here
today received approval from the
department at Washington OF is
plans for a highway weather SER
vice" The plan calls for a week
ly report ON highway conditions
from county engineers and Others
familiar with the roads. the in
formation TO be published by the
bureau with is regular report The
service rs expected 10 prove very
valuable 10 tourists and others.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
ron ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL

Columbus should so over the top.
like In times past. for the Roose-
Welt memorial fund. It Is alb
solutely not-partisan. Contribu-
tons may be turned over 10 the
following local firms: Mayor Blair
Powers Drug Store. Deans Gro
Gerry or the Courier.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

Phoenix, Arix. Oct. 2t-Fernando
Noriga today jumped from the toT
OF the water tank at the state in
sane asylum here 10 the ground
70 feet below, dying instantly. ac-
cording 10 officials. II was stated
another inmate took his life In pre-
cisely the same way a few days
ago.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
MAJOR JAMESON DISCHARGED
PROM SERVICE FRIDAY

Major w. n. Jameson OF the dis
irici medical corps. who has been
stationed II The camp hospital al
Columbus. n. NJ. will be discharged
from the service Friday. according
10 announcement by Col. Frank w
Weed, district surgeon. Major
Jameson is an III Paso physician
and will return 10 his practice IN
that city.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
spIIl OYer WIlharawlnn Powrr..

Split Over Withdrawing Powers.
Washington. Oct 23.-The Mexi-
can house OF deputies has voted q
general approval Of a proposal 10
withdraw extraordinary powers
granted 10 President Carranza two
years ago under which he decrced
many laws, according 10 advices TO-
day received from Mexico City, but
when efforts were made 10 confirm
The action in detail. the government
minority left the chamber In a
body. This was repeated three
times in a single session and lack Of
a quorum prevented final action.
A proposal 10 invite Luis CABRERA,
secretary Of the department OF a.
nance, 10 address the house on the
measure was abandoned.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
Boxing Opens
in Columbus
Big Card On

Tomorrow afternoon IN the arena
IN Camp F'urlong the boxing sea-
son opens and from The card" pre-
sented AZ an opener the citizens Of
Columbus and the army people Of
Camp Furlong viii see contests that
are OF the right sort
The main event OF the afternoon
originally was scheduled between
Rabbit Rogers and Kid Payo. but
early In the week, owing 10 The
Rabbits illness, -shifty" smith
was substituted. Smith is a hard
hitting fighter and as his name i'm
plies he is shifty on his feet 20
the point Of q whirling Dervisher
and will give the Mexican batiler.
Kid Payo, battle 10 be remem-
bered. although the Kid is there
himself with everything his op-
ponent has and In the opinion Of
his friends with much more. They
will 20 fifteen rounds al i2O. payo's
friends are strong for him As he
will be able 10 meet some one near
his own weight.
Payo has the pick IN trainers.
Jack Douglas, Dusty Miller, Tommy
Nelson and Gene Payo have been
putting him over the hurdles this
week till they have him lust where
they want him and he will enter
The ring in the pink OF condition.
Mike Smith is q humdinger and
has all kinda Of backing and then
some. and his trainers say the Kid
will have nothing on Smith and
that the Kid will know he's had a
light when darkness sets In.
Then there IA a rafting good mix
up coming In the seml-final be-
tween those tough boys. Kid swan
ny and Lefty Grey. who box al i33
for six rounds.
And the preiims are good, too.
fheres Slew Harriston and Fluyd
Briggs. al it0 and Battling Nc
Daniels and tightening williams at
100. This will be a real one.
The Lieut.. Mike 4. Halloran. de-
serves much credit for giving the
public such a card and Il Ia hoped
all seats will be taken. The ad-
mission is ~ for ringside seats and
u for general admission. Let's 60.
Al JuareE In the semi-wiudup
10 the Battling Nelson-Bohby
Waguh match q few years ago,
payo earned a draw In meeting
George Lammerson. Since then
I.ammerson has proved \ real boz
or In Los Angeles.
In preparing for the Columbus
bout Kid Payo will have his
brother. Gene. as his trainer and
sparring partner.
The Columbus bout will. be
Payo's first start since returning
from overseas. where as a soldier
boxer he won many engagements.
Among his several bouts In France
and Germany Pay0 drew with
Tommy 0'Brien OF Los Angeles;
drew with Carl Fleming. a Fre-ca
boxer. and met Young Ketchel Of
Boston and Battling Carpenter Of
Saginaw. Mich.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
HOPES HE LOCATES COLUMBUS

Alves Dixon was elected a direct
or OF the n Paso Automobile club
at a recent meeting OF the disect-
ors. Mr.. Dixon is interested in
tours ON roads out Of FL paso. and
Is especially interested In the ques-
ton OF road signing.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
ONE or E. A. MEANS CHILDREN
MEETS WITH SEVERE ACCIDENT

From a letter received today
from y. A. Means, the Courier learns
that one OF his children met with a
severe accident. an arm being al
most torn from the shoulder sock
ct Details are lacking.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

And the baseball camel Tuesday,
Oct 2e, carey's Stengels. an aIl-slar
aggregation. will meet the cath In
fantry club. The worlds series al
Cincy had nothing on this bunch
and the excitement will be as
great.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24
Fire Destroys
Cottage, Which
Cost $3.50

Wednesday noon are Of unknown
origin was discovered In a cottage
owned by Mrs. Alice Hopkins and
Ida b. Martin, proprietors OF the
Star Restaurant, IN the northeast
part OF the city and the flames
spread so rapidly that in a short
time the building collapsed. Mrs.
Hopkins and her brother occupy
the cottage, hut he was out Of the
city at the time and as Mrs. Hop
kins had left her home early IN
the morning TO attend 10 her duties
at the restaurant. the cause Of The
ilre is a deep mystery. Fortunately
neighbors discovered the Gre and
breaking IN a door saved ehe house
hold goods. The two ladies had
just recently finished paying for the
cottage and their loss is kesnly felt.
The building cost $500.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

Mayor Blair Is m pccos Valley
this week looking after hls inter-
esla there.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-24

Mrs. Alice Hopkins and Mrs. Ida
Martin have authorized the Courier
70 extend their thanks 10 kind neigh
bors for saving tho househald %
fecls.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-03
SPRING ON THE DESERT COMES
 CREEPING

Spring on the desert comes creeping From under the grey bushes peeplng' Toucing mesquite with the gold Of the
 morn Painting with green the crucifix thorn Lighting the torch of the peoples
 aflame, Bewitching is every move of the Dame, When Spring on the desert comes
 creeping. Spring on the Desert comes flying On wings, with the desert wren wing Gay winds that blow all the blossoms
 awake, Tossing the birds from the routes
 they would take White clouds that sail through the
 slIy's vivid blue Conveys of birds almost hidden rom
 view, As Spring on the desert comes flying Spring on the desert comes dancing. Retreating, yet ever advancing; Stately suhuaro and prickly pear Offer their blossoms to place in her hail Desert musicians are playing theii
 flutes, Shilling their flies and stringine
 their lutes For music as Spring comes a dancing
 A. M. C., Gilbert, Arizona.