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Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1919-07-24
MAKE Farmer independent"

"oNS la0SPSiAShSs
What | want to do" Mr.. Ford was
quoted as saying, lis to make the farm
er as independent as | am; independ.
ent of the banks, Independent OF the
trusts, independent of the railroads, "
The audience, many of them from
the surrounding farms OF this commu-
nifty, showed visible evidence of its ap-
probation of that ideal.
Twice Mr.. Ford, wearying of the
questions having to do with his knowi
edge of history. said "oh, All admit
that I'm an ignorant idealist If you
wish
What is an idealist?" queried Tri-
bune counsel
The innate goodness of the man
lighted UP his kindly eyes with a new
light, as he leaned forward and an
kwered slowly, Il think an idealist is
one who tries to make people happy
and prosperous. | think do that a
little.''
patient, Henry Ford made 'leep im-
preston on the audience. Not once
did he lose his temper under the heck
ling of opposing attorneys, even whap
their questions verged On the edge Of
insult But when the examination
touched on subjects which are close 10
his heart, the League of Nations, var
and the happiness and prosperity of
Humanity, counsel found him eagerly
alert
A league of Nations, or prepared
pess up to the III.
That is the way he sees me situa
ton today We mast either" he sail
accept the covenant of peace or dem
ocracy must arm and stand guard foT
ever at the threshold of liberty
"War is Murder"
He hammQed that fact home and
with it he always added, War is mur
der"
y was a murderer ne SAID, Il VI.
. helper q{ murder When tie crisi:
game We ali took hand. But it is al
the same. War is murder
What do you mean by marder,"
Il mean killing people,
killing people to protect the inter
ests of the 'people?"
killing anybody or anything
don't know what else war is War i.
murder. There is a far better way
What is the better way?'
Why, to educate people. To teacl
them to think for themselves.
4 long examination was conductef
which sought to quiz Mr. Ford concern
ing his views on history, based on ,
remark which he once made that !"
wouldn't give five cents for all the his
tery ever written" "
''"I don't think much more of it nov
than did then" testified Mr. Ford
"The war showed US that histor,
didn't last a week. All the things the,
told US would happen didn't happen
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
HIS REPORT TO THE
COUNTRY HAS NEVER
SHOWN THRU SHINY
GENERALITIES, SAID
By Associated Press

SIOUX FALLS, Sept 16Speaking before large audience
Hiram w Johnson of California charged that President
Wilson seeks establish substantially of the
United States by the provisions the league
Senator ohnsons stirring appeal for radical amendments
enthusiastically received by the crowd
Upon his arrival he the train by
nttee OF citizens and later rode parade He spoke
the platform President Wilson urged the adoption
league of nations eight days ago.
To accommodate the it necessary
chairs from the floor and the remained standing while
the Senator spoke The speaker introduced Cha NJ
Mr.. Wilson told you so, what point you
that making fundamental choice of government You
adopt in which Germany pictured perfect
flower you may have entirely
This is exactly what Mr. Wilson intends with his league
OF nations, adopt government substantially United
States OF America 1t exactly what do wish
done We do require government this
live under the
pendence
I'VE insist that the government of Washington
and OF Roosevelt the republic which have cherished and which
has grown great shall be superseded by overordsp
eight foreign nations by which
will be but OF nine In his omnous sentence Mr. Wilson told
his purpose and the purpose OF the league nations
outgown the government which has been vars
have He has made fundamental choice government
with his league. We still Americans
Mr.. Wilson in starting his said he making report
the country The American people have waited in any
of Mr.. Wilson's proceedings Paris Instead they
have hadpatude and gttering generaes They
given explanation for the of principles often
oquenty announced by Mr. Wilson abandon
OF easy plan European and Asiatic
diplomacy"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
BOSTON FIRE
MEN STAY
ON DUTY
CBy Associated Press)

BOSTON, Sept. l6.-Outstanding
developments in the labor situation,
following the police strike, included
the statement OF the Firemen's Union
that it would not go on strike in
sympathy with the police, as many
other unions are voting to do.
Voting OF unions friendly to the
striking policemen continued today.
Four thousand girl telephone op-
orators are voting tonight. The Bos
ton Typographical Union and the
Webb Pressmen's Union are also
The machinists and marine
machinists will vote on Thursday.
Unions that have already voted in
favor OF striking include the brewery
workers, bartenders, drivers. United
Hebrew Trades Unions. and bottlers.
Governor Coolidge today addressed
a letter to Fire Commissioner John
R. Murphy congratulating him on the
stand OF the fremen to remain on
duty. Indeed, the satisfaction OF the
city government over the decision OF
thine fremen is the only note OF op-
timism felt here.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
FOR
In WILSON
is TOLD
CBy Associated Press)

HORNBROOK, Cal, Sept. 10
President Wilson met his first Cali
fornia crowd here when the train was
met by crowd of townfolk and
many school children. He stood on
the platform for several minutes
shaking hands The crowd cheered
him
Oregon is for the League OF Ma
tions, President Wilson was told by
Mayor c. B. Lambkin OF Ashland, the
last town in the state the presiden-
tial train stopped at before crossing
the line into California.
There IS no partisanship in it,
either" the mayor added
i am glad to hear that" President
Wilson replied There ought not to
be"
Many children were on hand to
welcome the president and Mrs VIII
son, including a pair OF twins three
months old. Mr.. and Mrs Wilson
took great interest in the twins. and
when their parents started to leave,
Mrs. Wilson called out:
Don't take the babies away,
please"
An elderly woman told the presi-
dent the northwest was greatly inter
ested in the League OF Nations.
Every mother is in favor of the
league covenant" the president said.
Yes. we are" the woman replied
i wish we could vote on the question
20 times for il"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
CAPITAL GETS
READY FOR
BIG PARADE
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Wash-
ington was in full holiday dress to-
night awaiting the eliminating mill
tary spectacle OF the great war to-
morrow, when General John J. Perish
ing leads the First Division up Pen
nsylvania avenue in the National Vic
tory Parade Approximately $4,000
veterans will follow their chief on
this last appearance of the American
Evolutionary Force, soon to go out
OF existence completely.
There will be an official review by
President Marshall, in the abb
sence of President Wilson, and unof-
hcially by nearly half million resi-
dents of Washington and nearby
country
For General Pershing the national
reception ceremonies will not en;: ur-
I'll Thursday. On that day he will
be rendered an honor rarely be-
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
DEAD IN
MIDDLE Of A
TENNIS SET

Archie Middleton. prominent gro
Ger of this city, dropped dead OF
heart failure as he was reaching for
a high driven ball in a tennis game
on the west side courts last evening.
Death was pronounced practically
instantaneous by Dr. c. E. Yount,
who was called Immediately after Mr..
Middleton fell to the ground, clutch
ing at his breast The deceased is
thought to have strained himself by
the exertion, and this combined with
possible organic weakness. brought
death.
A shocked community learned OF
the tragedy by word OF mouth last
evening. Mr.. Middleton was very
well known, having lived here Tor q
long time, since he came out from
Missouri, where he was born. He
had been in business for about four
years, and prior to that, had worked
in a number of Prescott business
houses. At one time he was mana
ger of the store at the Vulture mine.
Mr. Middleton is survived by his
widow, who is a sister OF Joseph F.
Young, the cattleman, and a son OF
about y years. He last came to
Prescott about 1900 and has made
this his home continuously.
He was a member OF the Masonic
lodge, and at the time OF his death
held the Office of junior warden. The
interment will be under the rites OF
that order, though, of course. moth
ing has been announced as yet.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
Cdntu Warns His
People US. Wont
Tolerate Anarchy
CBy Associated Press)

MEXICALI, Lower California,
Sept 16-Governor Cantu declared
today: Ii anarchy and disoder be-
come masters in our midst the Amer
lean people. with the excuse of de-
tending their own interests, would
compel their government to invade
our country"
Six Mexican and two civilians al
legged to have been involved in the
Algodones insurrection, were placed
on trial before a military court here
today.
o~NSSSS
documents as might serve to clarity
the situation. Senator Fall added
that he knew OF no reason why the
department would withhold any in
formation at its disposal, but that a
part OF il, especially that relating to
certain claims, might become avail
able for reading in executive session.
The committee suspended its work
today until Thursday on account OF
the First Division parade tomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
PRESIDENT OUT
Of TOUCH Of
STATE DEPT.

SISSON, Cal, Sept. l6.-Associat-
cd Press dispatches from Honolulu
quoting Japanese sources to the ef-
feet that the United States had asked
the Japanese government to set a
definite time limit for the return OF
Kio Chau to China were shown TO
President Wilson, en- route through
California. this afternoon.
The president declined to comment
on the news reports, but it is under
stood that he has not yet received
any information from the state de-
partment relative to any action it may
have taken concerning the Shantung
incident.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
MAY BARE ALL
PAPERS WITH
OLD MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-Prac-
tically the entire file OF correspond
eGce in the Mexican and American
governments 1t IS expected will be
come a part OF the records OF the
senate foreign relations sub-commit-
tee investigating the Mexican situa-
ton.
Chairman Fall of the sub-commit-
tee disclosed today in the course OF
his examination OF Fred Watrous. an
attorney representing oil and land
interests IN Mexico, that the COM
pany had asked the state department
TO produce protests made by the
United States to Mexican answers
and such other correspondence and
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
Lodge Stgs Hitchcock AS Democrat Questions His Good Faith
Relief Sent Storm Wrecked District On Wings Of U.s. Aples
Formal Reading OF
TreatyBeginSAfter
Preliminary Fight
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16--Forma reading OF the German
peace treaty for amendments begun today the
after sharp preliminary wrange demand by
avOwa from Chairman Lodge that the pact be kept
ally before the body
had been the intention OF the opponents OF the treaty
TO take up this week indicated by
SnOOt republican OF Utah. consider other legislation
four hour discussion Senator Hitchcock Nebraska
the administration insisting the treaty emergency
and pointing line OF
drew fire from Lodge by asking If in good his
purpose expedite its consideration.
My good faith and what intend do my business,
Lodge replied with heat galleries leaned
forward expecting the first fight over the treaty
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
Lloyd George Says The
Bullitt Statement Dream

lous as to carry their own refutation
on the face OF them"
The Bullitt revelations OF inside IS
sues among the peace commissioners.
together with his statement that Sec
retary OF State Lansing had said the
American people would reject the
treaty if they knew the facts about
its negotiation. has created as much
interest in London and Paris as it
has in Washington Paris press re-
ceives the statements as a more or
less accurate insight into the negotia-
tions back of the treaty.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17

LONDON, Sept. 16-The Press
Association has issued the following
inspired statement from Downing
street, whittier Premier Lloyd George
returned last night:
William c. Bullitt's statements ap-
pear to be a garbled account OF a
private conversation with Mr.. Lloyd
George at a breakfast after Nj. Bull
1it.'s return from Russia, together
with mixture OF conversations with
other people.
In the opinion OF the premier,
some of the statements are so ridicu-
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
Red Cross on the lob

WASHINGTON, Sept. l6.-It was
announced at Red Cross headquarters
today that two army trains and a
large detachment of Red Cross work
ers were being hurried to the storm
swept district between Brownsville
and Corpus Christi. Texas.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
Wheeler Says He Had
Considerable To Do With
Deporting; French Wrong

4 am the man who was response
BILE The county attorney wanted to
dismiss the case against me on the
ground he had not sufficient evidence
to connect me with the deportations.
1t seems that my proclamation an
nouncing the swearing in OF the dep
uties would be sufficient proof that I
had considerable to do with the mat
Ter"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17

DOUGLAS, Sept 16.-Harry c.
Wheeler, former sheriff OF Cochise
county. issued a statement today for
the third time officially assuming full
responsibility for the deportations
two years ago. He said he desired
TO get all dis deputies. who have been
charged with kidnapping. released.
He said he insisted on being bound
over for trial because,
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
SEAMEN MUTINY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16-Eigh-
teen seamen have been arrested on
the United States steamship Tato-
nah, charged with mutiny of the high
seas. said dispatch today from Ber-
muda to the state department.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
FLU RETURNS TO CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-Thirty-seven
cases OF Spanish influenza today had
been reported to the health depart
ment in three days. 1t was during
the corresponding week OF last year
that the epidemic first crept into
Chicago.
SSSSSSSN
drying streets into a muddy slush
and added to the suffering of the
homeless.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
OUAKES IN SPAIN

MADRID, Sept. l6.-The recent
earth shocks in southern Spain caused
serious damage at Alicante, Medit
erranean sea port with about $4,000
population. The buildings on entire
streets OF the city caved in from the
tremors, abe advices stated.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
American Legion Is
Chartered; Paper Is
Signed ByP President

= By Associated Press.
= HORNBROOK, Cal. Sept.
T 16.-President Wilson today
+ signed an act of congress in
: cooperating the American Le-
= gion, an organization of vet
= Grams of the war, with the
= central powers.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
AID RUSHING
IN BY TRAIN
TO STRICKEN
TEXASCOAST.
CBy Associated Press)

kBN Associated PreSS)
With the known death list at
least % at Corpus Christi and esti-
mates that the toll will reach Is or
100 in that city alone. the situation
in the storm swept gull coast region
OF Texas continued uncertain Tues
day night
While the death list in the affected
territory outside OF Corpus Christi
probably is considerable there was no
confirmation OF reports placing the
total into the hundreds.
Probably the most definite news
came from Corpus Christi Tuesday
night in the statement that SO bodies,
none OF which had been identified,
had been found between Portland
and TAFT.
This information was brought
across Neuces bay by resident who
asserted that % OF the dead were at
Portland, which lies across the bay
light miles west OF Corpus Christi
Twelve were at one ranch and Is at
another.
Reports in railroad circles at San
Antonio were that the dead in Rock
port would not exceed three. Radio
sdvices at Galveston SAID six men
were drowned at Port Arkansas and
that all the women and children had
been saved Telegraphic advices re-
ceived by the Associated Press direct
frcm Port Lavaca, which place has
been isolated since Sunday, reported
no loss OF life there are at Seadriit
or Port O'Connor, but said the prop
.rty damage at Lavaca would be
about 100000, mainly on the bay
front and to shipping.
Port O'Connor and Seadrift were
said to have been considerably
wrecked by the wind. which reached
a velocity OF 65 miles an hour.
The velocity ior a few seconds at
Port Lavaca was reported as having
attained 90 miles.
Relief Machinery in Motion
State machinery for relief OF storm
sufferers was completed late Tuesday
by Governor Hobby, who ordered
units OF the Texas National Guard
to relieve federal troops at Corpus
Christi as quickly as transportation
could be arranged. The government
issued a proclamation urging prompt
contributions OF money and supplies.
Three relief trains reached Corpus
Christi with food, bedding. clothing
and medical supplies and three trains
are en- route Two relief trains are
reported stalled by washouts at Alice,
Texas.
Use Aircraft for Relief Work
Seven scout planes were ordered
from Kelly Field, San Aotonio, to
go to Corpus Christi and find suit
able landing fields for larger planes,
which may be used to carry supplies
from stalled trains into, the city. The
scouting planes were also instructed
to try to get news from Port Aransas
and Rockport.
Latest estimates placed the prop
erty loss in Corpus Christi at SlO,-
100000, and meager advices indicated
the damage at Port Aransas would
be very heavy. Destruction in the
lower part of the business section
and along the north beach at Corpus
Christi were reported as indescrib-
able Rescue workers faced a tre-
mendous task of clearing the blocked
streets and steady rain, beginning
Tuesday noon, turned the rapidly
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1919-09-17
HUNS PAY FOR FOOD

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10
Gold to the amount OF l4.00O.OO0
marks passed through here today en-
route to England in payment for
food-stuffs sent into Germany.
=c2cSccScSSo
stowed-a public reception by con-
gress, in the name of the nation. A
joint resolution expressing the graft
tude of congress to him and to the
officers and men of his army was
passed today by both houses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-30
THAT FURTIVE AIR

That young fellow looks furtive.
Isn't he apt to try to pinch some
thing?"
Nav" said the experienced jewel
er; "he wants to buy an engagement
ring"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-30
New Revenue Raiser
From Fayette Men

A revenue raiser sponsored by
Representative Duncan Sinclair, of
tayette. was given first reading in
the House to-day. The measure is
an amendment to the act of 1915,
which imposes a tax of two per cent
on stock transfers. Sinclair's bill
raises the tax from two to three
per cent.
1t is anticipated that the addi-
tlonal money derived from the in
crease will be used to help pay the
states share of the increase in
teachers salaries. which is provided
for in the Woodruff bill. The Wood
ruff bill. in the amended form.
which cuts off all school employees
except teachers, passed the House
finally last night without a dissent
ing vote.
So far the main concern of the
legislators has been to raise the ad-
ditioEal money which will be re-
CURED to make up the increased
appropriations for the teachers.
While different forms of taxes and
other new revenue raisers have been
suggested none had been introduced.
School teachers said last night
that they would use their influence
to have the Sinclair bill passed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-30
Will Mark Roads
Leading to Canada

Regina, Sask.-In preparation for
what is expected to be a record
breaking invasion of Canada by
autoists from the United States this
summer, the American Trail Blaz-
ing Association will mark all the
principal roads between the leading
cities of Western Canada with dis
tinguishing colors.
A. l.. Meigs, president of the as
sociation, during the convention of
the Saskatchewan Motor League.
had conference with S. ]. Latta,
minister of highways, and president
of the league and obtained permis-
sion to paint the signs on the long
distance telephone poles. The work
will begin at once.
Saskatoon already has made an
initial grant to the Trail Blazing
Association and trails will be de-
noted in colors on the following
plan:
Black will mark the roads run
ming from Prince Albert through
Saskatoon to Regina by way OF
Strasbourg, Hanley and Davidson,
and from Saskatoon to Moose Jaw
Blue will be the distinguishing mark
between Winnipeg and Edmonton
through Saskatoon by way OF
Wilkie. Green will be used on the
trails from Saskatoon to Calgary by
way of Rosetown. and yellow on
the roads from Saskatoon to Ed
monton by way of Battleford and
LloydminSter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-30
Narcotic Bill Is
Sent to Storage

The Leslie drug bill was uncere-
moniously taken out of the Senate
Committee on Health and sanitation
by the State Department of Health at
the hearing held yesterday afternoon:
Protest has arisen from all parts OF
the state against the measure and
druggists from every section Were
here to lodge their protests against
the measure. Commissioner Edward
Martin, of the Health Department.
himself asked that the Leslie bill not
be considered by the committee.
This bill was presented with con-
siderable flourish some weeks ago.
Immediately the protests began to
come in and letters by the score We're
mailed to the Senators and especially
to the members of the committee. 1t
was claimed that under the provisions
Cf the bill that a man would have to
procure a prescription for a headache
powder or capsule and also for bronze
seltzer or any other medicines that
contained any percentage of drugs
that might be termed habit-forming
drugs. Where the blame for the bill
rests is not definitely determined.
Senator Leslie announced early in the
session that he would have a real
drug bill to prohibit the sale. in any
manner of drugs to drug addicts and
that the bill would be an administra-
ton measure.