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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28
Influenza Is Checked
Among Soldiers Abroad
Troops on Rhine Suffer Mild
Epidemic of Measles and
Diphtheria

Neac York; Tribune
Washington Bur~am
WASHINGTON. Dec 27.-Epdemics
Of influNnza in tho American forces in
Germany and the Siberian expedition
are under control, according to health
reports received by the War Depart
ment to-day.
Mild ep,demics of diphtheria and
measles prevail with the forces on the
Rhine, and number Of influenza cases
have developed into pneumonia. Two
deaths from these diseases resulted
during the last week. Among new
cases which have developed were eleven
cases of diphtheria, eleven Of measles,
twelve of influenza and four of pneu-
monia during the week ended De-
cember 10.
The influenza epidemic with the
American troops in Siberia began dur
ing the week of November Ia, when III
cases were admitted to hospitals. Dur
ing the succeeding weeks a reduced
number of cases was reported, due to
the preventive measures taken by the
medical department. The largest death
rate was for the week ended Dccem-
Der 5. when twenty three of the forty
soldiers who were stricken with pneu-
monia during that week died.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28

More than 500 former service man
Will be engaged in the taking of the
census for 1920, beginning next FRIDAY.
they were recruited by the knights Of
Columbus and will work in Manhattan
Brooklyn and the Bronx. On'v one
veteran failed to pass the examination
py Federal officers, according to James
r. Drum, who recruited the men for
the supervisor of census in this dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28
Japan Builds u. S. Two Ships

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Japanese
yards are building two ships for the
Shipping Board, to be launched in
March, according to the monthly CON
struction report published to-day. A
10000 lightweight ton freighter is be
ing built by the Harima Company and
pany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28

Don Jaime is cousin Of King AL
fonso. AS chieftain of the House of
Bourbon, he takes precedence over all
the descendants of the French King
Louis XIV, and rs such represents the
Legtimst rights not only to the throne
of Spain but also to the crown of
France. Moreover. he is much less re
motely descended from the Stuarts
than King George Of England, and were
it not for the act of Settlement, vest
ing the English crown in the House of
Hanover, passed more than 200 years
ago. Don Jaime would possess rights TO
the throne of Great Britain superior to
those of King George.
Banished From France
The pretender is forty years
old. Banished automatically from his
former home in Paris by the death of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28
Spanish Pretender
To Wed, Reviving
Hope for Heir
Don jaime Will Marry With
i'll Three Months, BARGE
Iona Hears, but Fiancee's
Name Being Kept Secret

BARCELONA, Dec. 27.-According to
reports printed in the newspapers here
to-day, Don Jaime of Bourbon, pre-
tender to the Spanish throne, is to be
married within three months. None of
the reports mentions the name of the
supposed bride.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-12-12

School Vacation, Dec. 19 to Jan. S
The Morris public schools will
close for the Christmas holidays on
Friday, December 10, and will re-
open on Monday, January 5. The
dates were fixed at meeting of the
Board of Education on Monday eve
ming. The question of the salaries
of the janitor and bus driver was al
so taken up, and it was voted to in
crease the pay of each by SIS a
month.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-12-12

1872 have purebred cattle, los pure
bred hogs and 20 purebred sheep and
horses.
z. Livestock Exchange. Nineteen
registered bulls, registered cows, IL
registered hogs, % purebred turkeys,
ducks, geese and chickens were sold
through the Farm Bureau office.
Value over $4,000.
8. Silos. Over SO silos were built
during the year, or an increase of
SO per cent.
8. Hog Self-Feeders. Six or eight
self-feeders were made according to
plans furnished by the Farm Bureau
manager.
10 The Poultry Breeders Associa-
ton was organized June %. Secured
$500 state money as premiums for
poultry shows for the next two years.
II. Livestock Shipping Associa-
ton. The Morris Livestock Shipping
Association was organized January
rs. 100000 worth of business
done.
IL. Blackleg Demonstrations.
Blackleg demonstrations resulted in
70 head of calves being vaccinated.
10. Over 1900 letters on hog
cholrea precautions were sent out.
a. Farm Accounts. $50 farm
account books were distributed by the
ten banks of the county and four by
the county agent. Five meetings, at
tendance IS, held to explain how to
keep records.
Is. Cooperative Creameries.
Two cooperative creameries organ
lied.
16. Farm Labor. 80 farm hands
we're placed.
II. Boys and Girls Club. En-
rollment 317; 40 baby beef contest,
46 pig contest, "a acre corn contest,
1913 garden and canning and 60
bread baking contest.
Alberta canning team won first
place in the state and third at the
Interstate Fair, Sioux City, Iowa;
best pig won second sweepstakes in
state and first in Duroc Jersey class;
best bread baker won first in state
in class A bread baking contest;
bread baking team won fifth place in
the state and the best boy judge won
first in the state Judging contest.
IS. County Fair. The county
fair was made to excel all previous
fairs in attendance and number of
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-12-12
DONE BY THE STEVENS
COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Annual Report Discloses That Its
Activities Have Been Many and
Most Valuable

County Agent Nash has just COM
pleted a 20-page annual report OF
the work done by the Stevens County
Farm Bureau during the year end
ing December l. Following is sum-
mary of that report. While the value
of much of the work cannot be es-
timated in dollars and cents and all
the results connot be reported yet the
summary shows that the Farm
Bureau has been a most profitable in
vestment to the farmers of the coun-
ty.
1. Seed Exchange. 107 bushels
of seed corn, 140 bushels of seed
wheat, 40 bushels of seed flax, $500
bushels of seed millet, 300 pounds
of seed timothy, 1900 pounds Grimm
alfalfa, 915 pounds common alfalfa,
red clover, sweet clover and soybeans
were exchanged or sold through the
Farm Bureau Office.
2. Smut Control Project. AS a
result of the smut control campaign,
1877 per cent more formaldehyde was
used in 1919 than in 1918, 1900
acres more wheat was treated for
smut; there was per cent less smut,
this represents a saving of $500.
g. Soybeans Four men cooper
ated in giving soybeans trial, two
for silage and two for feed. Good
results we're reported. One man re-
ceived 10 bushels of seed per acre.
4. Sow Thistle. Ten patches of
SOW thistle we're discovered in the
county. Parties we're urged to des-
troy and prevent seeding.
5. Livestock Breeders Associa-
ations. The Aberdeen-Angus, Short
horn, and Holstein Breeders Associa-
tions were formed.
6. Livestock Survey. The Pure
bred Livestock Survey made of the
county shows that only II per cent
of the farmers have purebred bulls,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-12-12

exhibits made.
10. Farmers Clubs. Three new
clubs organized.
20. Field Work. 1912 farm visits
made, Ill meetings held with an at
tendance of 1852.
FL. Office Work. IS articles writ
ten for local papers, 1882 letters and
1906 circular letters were sent out,
504 telephone calls answered and
815 personal calls received at the
office.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
DENlNc DmNr LIKE IT.

lFrom the Dcming Graphic.)
Columbus IL about " take over
he property Of the War Camp
Community Service IN the border
avn for the benefit Of citizens, re-
turned soldiers and enlisted men.
Dcming has tried the experiment
and while the problems involved
have not been worked out yet,
he community has caught the vls-
ON Of lts great possibilities FOR
rood. but Deming doesn't want "a
le tied up 10 the army In any way
q has always been nice 10 visiting
Enlisted men. but Il reserves the
right DO treat them as any other
guests Of The city at its clubs and
particularly at the armory where
Community Service. Inc has ~
plant and headquarters Returned
soldiers are on the same footing a.
any other citizens and r well
coined on the same terms.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
2aOo-ACRE PROJECT
At REDROCk on CHA

santa Fe, N. M- Oct si.-A pre-
liminary notice has been filed in
the Office Of the state engineer by
Ray Grayson OF Silver City, that he
intends 10 apply for all the UNI
appropriated water In the ella river
above Bedrock. Engineers are nov
nj work preparing a report and as
soon as this is ready, a o de-
tailed notice will be nled.
The project will provide storage
for all the unappropriated water,
either normal or flood waters.
About 2,i00 acres Of land will be
irrigated. Power also will be de-
veloped. The point Of diversion Is
about four miles north Of Bedrock
IN township ~ south, range IS west,
in the Grant county.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
GAS SHOOTING At
THE MGEE OIL WELL.

Dispatches received from Tucum-
carl. New Mexico wcre 10 the effect
hat gas was struck IN the MCGEE
we'll which is being drilled for oil
iear there and that the pressure
vas so strong that II blew the drill
lbout 200 feet from the bottom
rausing the drill 10 stick and tangling
he cable. This was on Monday
The drill was extricated according
20 this report and drilling was re-
sumed. II was also stated In this
Telegram that the well was nlled mp
with a chocolate colored shale for
about $50 feet from the bottom.
This was being drilled through and
when the hole was hailed fumes OF
gas were said 10 have been pro-
nounced and the vapor visible.
This IL the same we'll in which gas
was struck w a week ago and
which created much excitement. II
Is down more than 1900 feet
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
FEW NEW MEXICO
MINERS WILL STRIKE

Albuquerque, n. NJ Oct 3i.-Joo
sheridan. coal mine inspector. who
was In the city Saturday from Sill
ver City, in commenting on the
probability Of n strike OF miners In
the state said he did not believe
very many miners In this state
would "a out lie has visited some
Of the largest mines In the state In
the last few days and says from his
observations the miners seem TO be
fairly we'll satisfied with conditions.
There is little danger OF a gen
eral coal strike In New Mexico"
said Mr.. sheridan. II the strike Is
called In the east, there will prob
ably be a small minority Of the
miners employed who are ardent
union men that may go out.
The miners are making very
good wages. The lowest paid men
underground Is the company help
er and the lowest rate 10 him Is
.s525 per day. II is difficult 10 re-
tain these men al that wage, be-
cause the men digging coal In the
same room or entry nearby In the
same mine are making from s.
or ~ In $40 or si2 per day, and
the men In the various auxiliary
luties about the mine soon demand
that they be given room or other
place 10 dig coal aud have a chance
10 make as much as the coal dig
ger.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
cARUSO SINGS m
BULL RING IN THE RAIN

Mexico City. Oct 26.-The unusual
spectacle was presented today OF
$1,000 persons sitting under their
umbrellas In Mexico City's famous
bull ring listening 10 Enrique Ca
russo. wearing a heavy rubber coat
as protection against the rain, and
singing the role Of Don Jose In Car
men, II was a picturesque setting
Tor this opera in a hull ring, which
until a few years ago attracted the
worlds best matadors and picadores.
The performance started under
dark skies and during the third act
a heavy rain began falling. At the
end Of the act the management M
nounced that because Of IN Grain
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
All. IA! MASQUERADE BALI,
MOLINE HALL, FRIDAY NIGHT

The War Camp Community Ser
vice and the i2th Cavalry Dancing
Club will combine their efforts 10
make the Halloween masquerade
ball a real success. The ball viii be
held at Moline Hall, Camp Furong,
Friday evening. Oct. 81.
Arrangements for exceptionally
good music have been made, re-
freshments will be served and every
one is cordially invited 10 attend a
guaranteed good time. All those
wishing 10 dance will be requested
10 mask. Transportation will be
available. enabling the ladies OF
Doming 10 attend.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
8BAPTIsrs WILL GIVE
PASTORS MORE SALARY

Santa Fe. n. NJ Oct. 2s-The
Baptist state convention closed
saturday afternoon discussing bust
ness problems In the morning and
passing resolutions shortly before
noon.
Striking features OF the closing
hours Of the convention were:
The decision 10 have the xecu-
tive board Of the convention. OF
which the Rev. DIR. J. W. Bruner Of
Albuquerque Is president, TO decide
on the place for erecting the pro
posed seO0,0O0 state college some
time after December :. when the
drive for the s75.000,O00 campaign
closes. The board Is 10 meet De-
ccmher 10.
Passing Of resolutions against the
church union movement: the Bap-
ist maintaining that they have
certain principles which they must
follow.
Declaration In favor OF granting
all ministers a 20 per cent in
'rease In salary 10 meet the high
cost Of living.
Resolutions declaring that th'
minimum salary paid 10 ministers
II the Baptist church In New Mex.
ico should be $1,000 for single men
and si.5c0 for married men. owinl
20 the increased cost Of everything
Tho sessions were %cnliycned by
the stirring speeches of DIR. $. ?
Brooks. president Of Baylor univer'
sity Of Waco. Texas. and by DR.
n. C. Moore, Of Nashville. the form
er talking on the s75.O0O.000 cam
naien and DR.. Moore speaking OF
the Sunday school Board.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
LAND OFFICE ISSUES
NEW nEnNLATIONe

Santa re, N. M- oct ai.--The
state land Office has issued now
regulations reeardine the leasing OF
oil lands, effective October 20. Tho
unlocked for demand for Oh and
gas leases on state land In tho hAst
eight months, has made necessary
more specific rules regarding such
applications, The new rules are a.
follows.
4. Leases will be issued In regular
order a. near az may be after re-
|coipt OF applications.
2. No lease will he issued 10 one
person. association, or corporation
for an acreage Of more than 5000
acres.
B. Applications for oil and gas
leases not accompanied by first
years rental will be held 10 segre-
gate the lands asninst a suisse
anent application accompanied by
the required funds for a period Of
nvc days from receipt but not
longer, and applicants will be al
lowed only Ave days 10 pay the
Required rental; failure 70 make the
required payment within that time
will render the lands subject q
lease upon proper application and
payment by another applicant.
4. Applications must be noted The
day and hour Of their receipt
8. No leases will be issued upon
applications filed after these rule.
are effective except upon the regu-
lar printed form.
O. Applications for n~on-clear list
ed lands will be rejected but sucl
lands as = clear-listed from TINT
TO time will be subject TO oil ant
gas lease application beginning
with the day OF the receipt Of cleal
lists.
T. Applications pending on thii
date will be rejected for non-pay.
ment Of rental or other cause unit
after ten days notice 10 applicant
requiring them TO make paymen
required.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

the performance would be s,apend-
ed. Fifteen thousand people roeo IN
their seals and shouted IN opposition
until the arena shook, They de-
manded that the opera proceed and
bounced that because Of tho rain
had ceased The fourth act was CONE
plctcd although occasional flashes
OF lightning and low-nying clouds
forecast the storm that broke short
.ly after the finale.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
SMALL POX BREAKS OUT
IN THE IOWN or ENCINO

Las Vegas. n. NJ. Oct. 3i-Ac-
cording 10 reports which reached
this city yesterday there are at the
present time seven cases Of small
pox In the town Of Encino and the
disease is spreading rapidly. The
health department and the mounted
police have sent men 10 that local
iiy 10 investigate the reports and
To take action.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
CARRANZA BUYS UP
NEW MEXICO HORSES

Roswell, n. NJ, Oct. 3i.-The big
Bloom Cattle company here, togeth-
or with other parties. recently
brought into the city 800 head Of
horses which are now in the local
shipping pens. The horses were
purchased by representatives OF the
Carranza government and will be
shipped al once 10 New Mexico. II
is expected that other shipments
will be made 10 the Mexican gov
ernment during the winter.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
Honor Roll for October.

18th. eth. sth. and 9th. Grades)
Mary Lee Chadborn.
Madeline Cook.
Anna Farrar.
Buelah johnson.
Blanche Richie.
Jean Stevenson.
Geln Dean Evans.
Charles Stevenson.
Harold Carter.
Roy Elliot.
Winnie Holloway.
William Mccullough.
Isabel Mosely.
Mildred MoCurdy.
Frances LovetI
James Mcdonald.
Lena Cook.
Helen Holloway.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
eENERAL rERsIIINC TO CONE
WEST On INSPECTION TRIP

Washington, Oct 3i--0cucfal Jacl
pcrshing announced today be wa.
planning a tour OF inspection Of the
war industries built up during his
absence IN France for the purpose
Of formulating recommendations 10
Secretary Baker az 10 what portion
should be maintained against anoth-
|er national emergency.
His trip will take him a. far a.
the Pacific coast, and while away h
will visit his homo In Missouri.
The route and time OF depariur,
have not been fixed. General Perish.
ing expects 10 appear before th'
congressional military committees
|during the current week. He sale
today he preferred not 10 discuss
military affairs IN advance Of tn
hearings.
The general has already prepares
recommendation dealing with tn
reorganization OF the army ans
other phases Of the military eslab
ishmenL including the question o
increased pay for all ranks 10 mec
the high cost Of living.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
CARLSBAD, MAN FOUND
GUILTY or EAIBEzxLEAIEFvT

Carlsbad. n. NJ. Oct 3i.-The trial
Of W. II. Pollard for embezzlemenl
resulted in a verdict Of guilty and
he was sentenced 10 from n 10
eighteen months In the peniteniiary.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

Mrs. Barton. tho Methodist pas.
tors wife. visited our assembly
last week and told Que OF Van
Dykes interesting stories. Mrs,
Harris also told US about Margrei
Garrett, the author Of "oh, Fair
New Mexico" All the tudents ar,
now learning this song.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

II was not mentioned In last
weeks Courier that the high school
boys helped 10 remove the furniture
from the house that burned down
near the school house. All grades
wcrc excused for a few minutes
10 watch the fire.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

Max and Earl Galloway, who
have been absent from Columbus
about a year and a half. have re-
turned 10 make this their home, and
have re-cntered The high school
All the students are glad 10 well
come them back again.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

u Is rumored In army circles
acre that General Jack pcrshine
western trip.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

The pupils are in very high
spirits over saeir new Superintend-
ent, Miss Coffin. and are very well
pleased with their new teacher,
Mrs Harris.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

winifrei cartmill, sonora Lovelt
and Merle Vinson accompanied BY
Corp. Geo. T. Williams and Buster
Vinson motored 10 Deming last
sunday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

Wonder why all the teachers
moved the nrstS Because Il Is
cheaper 10 keep house than 10 pay
board.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

We have an entirely new set Of
school rules since our new Super
inicndent took charge.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

Miss Vera Chadhorn who has been
keeping books al the Toe plan, has
returned to the high school.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

The girls OF the high school gave
a candy sale on October 20, and
collected S6&5. The funds were
put toward q good cause. a basket
bail for the school.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

The boys have organized q junior
and high school basket ball team.
A game will soon be played be-
tween the girls and boys Of the
high school.
Here's hoping the girls win.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31

Miss Coffin and Mrs. Harris and
Miss Mccaw vera visitors Ia Dem
ing Friday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-10-31
School Items Of
Interest to Pupils
and Their Parents

~-Ato4 Att84a - $50"
Miss Coffin and Mrs. Harris and
Miss Mccaw were visitors Ia Dem
ing Friday.
Miss Vera Chadhorn who has been
keeping books Al tho Toe plant has
returned TO the high school.
We have On entirely new set Of
school rules since our new Super
iniendcnt took charge.
Wonder why all the teachers
moved the lrstg Because Il Is
cheaper TO keep house than 10 pay
board.
winifrei cartmill, sonora Lovett
and Merle Vinson accompanied BY
Corp. Geo. Il. Williams and Buster
Vinson motorcd 10 Deming last
sunday.
The pupils are In very high
spirits over Sheir new superintend-
ent, Miss Coffin. and r very well
pleased with their new teacher,
Mrs. Harris.
The girls OF the high school gave
n candy sale on October 20, and
collected s6k5. The funds were
put toward Q good cause. a basket
bail for the school.
The boys have organized a junior
and high school basket ball team.
A game will soon be played be-
tween the girls and boys Of the
high school.
Here's hoping the girls win.
Max and Earl Galloway, who
have been absent from Columbus
about a year and a half. have re.
turned 10 make this their home, ant
have rc-cntercd the high school
An the students are glad 10 wei
come them back again.
II was not mentioned IN las
weeks Courier that the high schoo
boys helped 10 remove the furnitur'
from the house that burned dow
near the school house. All grade
were excused for a few minute
10 watch the fire.
Mrs. Barton. tho Methodist pas
tors wife. visited our assembl,
last week and told Que OF Va
Dykes interesting stories. Mr.
Harris also told US about Margre
Garrett the author OF "Oh. Fai
New Mexico. All the tudents ar
now learning this song.
Honor Roll for October.
18th, 7th. sth, and 9th. Grades)
Mary Lee Chadborn.
Madeline Cook.
Anna Farrar.
Buelah johnson.
Blanche Richie.
Jean Stevenson.
Oeln Dean Evans.