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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27

as then constituted, should have
full authority to make adjustments
on appeal as wcA as power on their
own initiative TO correct individual
assessments to make blanket in
creases or decreases or to demand
reassessments in counties or their
subdivisions
Professional Local Men.
In deciding upon a method for
local assessment. the commission
examined the plans used IN other
states, and decided that they would
hardlyebc applicable in view of the
failure of elections in counties.
The immense distances, sparse pop
ulation and economic differences
of New Mexico combine, in the
opinion Of the commission, to form
a staxation problem which can be
satisfactorily solved only through
disimcrested central control
Hence the commission recommends
that the entire assessment pro-
cedure be centralized and profess
siona lied.
AT the head of this centralized
system should be the state tax
commission, reorganiZed and
strengthened in accordance with
the suggestions outlined above,
This commission should be flatly
charged with the responsibility of
securing complete, uniform and
accurate assessment of all property
and personal incomes within the
state. 1t should assess directly cer-
tain type of property, such as pub
lie utilities, both local and state
wide and the mines. 1t should
supervise and control the assess
Continued on Page Four.)
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
MAN DISAPPEARS AS
MOB FORMS INTENT
ON "WHIPPING" HIM

ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO aoRslas JOURNAL
Fort Sumner. N. NJ. Nov. 26.--
Just before number of aroused
neighbors reached his home, l..
Harris, against whom warrant
charging cruel treatment has been
issued, disappeared. Harris is
said to have abused his daugh-
ters because of disagreements
growing out of the way his oldest
daughter, O. Us, Harris, voted in the
recent elect tine
News of ms conduct is said to
have reached neighbors. and a
number OF men started for his
home. They are believed to have
intended whipping him. Word OF
their coming reached Harris and
he has not been seen in the vicin-
ity since.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
DESPITE DENIALS THAT SICKNESS
ISN0T SERIOUS, HE'S MORE THAN
SLIGHTLY INDIsPosED, IS RUhsoR
of Mexico Is Absent from His
Downtown Office and Banquet Planned
in His Honor Today Is Postponed; Inaugu-
raj Plans Are Going Forward.
iRv THE ASSOCIATED pREssl

Mexico City, Nov MISUNDERSTANDING official state
ments that General Alvaro Obregon president-eect of
Mexico not seriously ILL., rumors prevalent here that
he is than slightly ndisposed In quarters the
continued absence of the general from his down town
office, where he accustomed to work seven hours
daily, is taken as giving credence to the reports.
General Obregon today cancelled several engage
ments, and simultaneously announcement made that
banquet planned tomorrow in his honor by the Coned-
federation of Chambers of Commerce of Mexico and the
United States had been postponed until Monday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
400 MEN UNDER ARMS
AT CAMP SHERMAN, o.

Camp sherman, Ohio, Nov. 26.--
A provisional battalion of 400
picked troops is under arms here
to leave for Williamson, w. Va.
early tomorrow. A renewal Of
trouble in tho strike district has re-
suited in the recall of federal
troops to that section for police
duty, ii was announced.
Captain e. l.. Brine, command
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
lBv THE ASSOCIATED pREss)

Charleston, w. Va, Nov. 26.-Governor J. ]. Corn
we'll announced here tonight that he had asked the gov
ernment to send federal troops into Mngo county, West
Virginia. coal strike zone and added that as the
soldiers took charge he would ask President Wilson to
declare martial law.
Federal troops controlled the Mngo region for some
tme but withdrawn about six weeks ago when the
situation queted down. Since that time many disorders
have occurred number of persons have been shot and
killed, and gangs of unidentified have attacked coal
properties.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27

salaries for the commissioners are
advocated.
The Craftsmanship would carry
no higher compensation in the
plan advocated. The terms of the
members would be for six years,
one term expiring every two years,
and incumbents should be eligible
for reappointment, Commission
crs should be removable by the
governor onlykon grounds Of estab-
lished inefficiency or dishonesty.
By the addition of two full-time
commissioners and the establish
ment of force of district super
visOrs of assessments, the force of
field agents would be superfluous
and the report recommends their
elimination. The tax commission,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
TipnCrarY Man Wounded.

London, Nov. ga dispatch to
the Central News from the Nengah,
Tipperary, Ireland, says Denis
Carey was taken by uniformed men
from his lodgings today, and sew
eral bullets fired into his body.
Carey is reported to be in a hos
pital in diving condition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
JAP MINERS STRIKE
FOR WAGE INCREASE

Toxic, Nov. 26.-Four thousand
miners employed in five mines
have gone on strike at Ishikawa,
demanding a raise in wages. Two
labor leaders have left Toxic to or
ganize the men.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
MAJOR GENERAL READ
WITIiHOLDS COMMENT

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 26.--
Major General George w. Read.
commander OF the Fifth army
corps, when asked here tonight il
orders had been issued for tho
movement of troops into the Minsv
county, West Virginia, coal mining
district, said he would make no
statement on the subject.
"Governor Cornwell would be in
formed OF the movement of troops
m,o West Virginia, he said, 'ilnd
any announcement would have to
come from him"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27

THE answer / received was an
immediate suspension from my Of
flee as consul. l believe that
have done my duty and | am per
fcctly satisfied with the result"
PesQueira said tonight that ne
would remain in Douglas to reside
although he plans TO visit Los An
geles on business in few days.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
afKS about our own people

The Pesqueiras have large ranch
ing interests near here in Mexico.
Vice Consul Alfonso Pesquiera
Alanis will assume charge of the
Mexican consulate here tomorrow,
pending appointment Of a new
consul.
The former consul tonight said
he had been advised that Roberto
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
TWO GOVERNORS CAN'T
ATTEND INAUGURATION

Denver, Colo. Nov, 26.-Gover-
nors Oliver II. Shoup of Colorado
and Robert d. Carey of Wyoming
declined the invitation to attend
the Mexican inaugural because of
,.he impending governors confer
fnce. Governor Shoup designated
u representative to attend
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
AUCTION FURNITURE OF. PROMOTER
BEAUTIFUL TEA WAGON BRINGS $40
% % % % % % 90 %
MEMORIES OF "GUSHERS" REVIVED

Memories of the White Rock Canon project and gush-
in the Burkburnett oil field that have not yet gushed
brought to the minds of Abuquerqueans again
terday morning when furniture that but recently adorned
the home of c. G.. Wfong former resident of the Duke
City, were offered bargains to the public at consta
bles sale to satisfy some of his debts.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
Noble and Siegcr Draw.

New York. Nov. 25.--Tommy
Noble of England and Sammy
Sieger of New York fought fifteen
rounds to a draw tonight Noble
weighed 1854 and Sieger 1876
pounds.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27

ing the provost guard, left this
afternoon for Mingo county, w.
Va. lie was supposed to have gona
to make preparations for possible
movement of troops into the strike
region, but camp headquarters
would not confirm his errand.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
REFUSED TO WISE FALLS PASSPORT; is SUSPENDED
-o- 90 o. %
MEXICAN CONSUL AT DOUGLAS, ARIZ., LOSES OFFICE
-o- 90 -o-
CONSIDERS THE SENATOR AN ENEMY OF MEXICO, SAYS
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,

Douglass
confidential
to
A of
Upon elegraphc
nur OWN nenne
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27

The state government is totally
unable to cope with the situation
in Mingo county, the governor said.
II hope with all my heart" he
added, that martial law will be
declared Immediately after an in
vestigation has been made, but /
am totally unable to venture an
opinion upon what eventual mill
tary action will be-"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
WEATHER
FORECAST.

FORECAST.
Denver, Colo, Nov. 26.-New
Mexico: Fair, Saturday; Sunday,
fair south, rain or snow north por-
ton. .
Arizona: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; cooler north portion sun
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
Appeal Made Troops In West Virginia Coal Strike Zone
DISORDERS IN THE MlNGO field
PROMPT GOV. CORNWELL TO ASK
GOVERNMENT FOR ARMED FORCES

Several Persons Have Been Shot and Killed
and Gangs of Unidentified Men Have At
tackled Coal Properties; Chief Executive to
Ask for Declaration. of Martial Law.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27

V. Pesquiera was en- route to the
Mexican capital. 1t was Roberto
V. Pesqueira who first directed
Mexican consuls on the border not
TO wise Senator Falls passport, The
Mexican foreign office later an
nounced that the confidential
agent. in giving the order. had ex-
ceeded his authority.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-11-27
LOCAL REPORT.

LOCAL KEIOhI.
Conditions for the twenty-four
hours ended at p. m. yesterday,
recorded by the university:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
PUREBREEDS COMPETE =
FOR $4,000 PURSES
Livestock Division at State Fair Of
Texas Breaks All Records For
Amount Of Prizes

With the State Of Texas looking
forward to one Of the most prosper.
Gus cattle years of its history, the
State Fair Of Texas is not over-opti.
mistic in predicting that the season
OF 1920 is going to be the greatest
year in its history so far as the Live
stock division is concerned. A total
of s65,oOO in premiums, breaking all
past records for this department, Is
the prize dangling before the eyes
Of the cwners Of show herds OF Am
erica. In addition to this, tens OF
thousands OF farmers and stock rails.
ers will attend the Fair eager to
pick up purebreds to improve their
own cattle strains. This Is a great
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
ARDMORE OIL AND
MILLING COMPANY
DISTRIBUTES SEED

The Ardmore Oil & Milling company
is proving its confidence in Carter
county soil and in the quality of the
Lone Star Cotton seed Of which they
are distributors. During the present
season the company has put out to
its farmer friends around Ardmore
and Wapanucka where it also oper-
ates a ware house, 5000 bushels Of
seed on credit at an outlay Of 3d.
900.
In speaking of the distribution or
this great quantity of seed, w. F.
Lindsay, general manager of the com-
pany said:
The Ardmore Oil and Milling ION
rany is trying to benefit the grades
and staple in its vicinity for tnels
farmer friends and we kncy that al
those farmers who planted this variety
o. cotton seed brought them from SO
to $40 more per bale than common
catton lat ceason in Texas
The following is a technical de-
scription of this variety:
Plant Of medium height, with one
to four limbs and many long fruit
ing branches: main stem very shor;
jointed and less hairy than the ma
jority of big boiled varieties; the limbs
ascending, generally producing fruit
ing branches at their base; f~ruitlng
branches numerous, horizontal or as
cending, long, medium short jolnted;
leaves medium to large. very dark
green; petioles very long, somewhat
dropping or recurved; bolls very
large, round or ovate, 1-2 to ia
inches in diameter, ga to 2 inches
in length, with very short, blunt
points, 35 to As to the pound; involr'
cral bracts very large, closely af~
pressed, coarse veined, deeply cut
into long teeth, the longest teeth Of
ten meeting over the end of fully
developed green bolls, pedicels Of me-
dunn length, l IL inches in length be
low to three-fourths OF an inch at
the top of the main stem and the
extreme ends of the primary and
fruiting branches; the bur thick and
heavy, with very blunt points; lint
| inch to is inches in length. very
strong, and Of Uniform length Of
fiber, 3S TO 40 per cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
County Must Secure Additional
Right.of-Way Before Federal Aid
Money WILDE Available for Roads

secured. A minimum Of 80 feet, right
Of way, is required by the federal
authorities.
Three feet more will be required on
tho east side Of the road beginning
at the northwest corner Of section IL
at Hcaldton and continuing through
section u, into section IL up to and
including Max Westheimer.
Twenty-Five feet is required on the
section %.
Enclosed is a warranty deed de-
scription Of right-ofway. required
for round corner at II. r. Harris.
Eight feet more will be required
or the north side Of road from the
curve at H.. B.. Harris TO the billiard
road at Hewitt. From Hewitt cas-
the roadway will have to be widened
to 20 feet, on each side of the section
line up to the detour at Bull Bayou.
Enclosed is warranty deed descrip-
ton for the detour, at Bull Bayou.
Present r~ight-of-way is sufficient
from east end Of detour east to sta
ton 169-61.4.
Enclosed is warranty deed descrip-
ton for right-of1way. around rocky
hill. Present right.of.way is suffi-
cient frog here to station 500. sec
tion %
Enclosed is warranty deed descrip-
ton Of right-of-way, required at Wolf
creek detour. Present right-of.way is
sufficient from here to station l43-
90; from here east to end Of project
% feet. from the section line will be
required on the south.
| am mailing you under separate
cover a set of blue prints for your
guidance. AZ soon as you have Sc
cured these rights-of.way communi-
cate with the state highway depart
meut.
The cos of this project could be
reduced considerably if you could find
a couple gravel pits between Healdton
and Lone Grove.
Respectfully,
N. f. WOLFARD,
Asst. Professor Civil Engineering.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
GEORGE SAYS
LABOR CANNOT DICTATE
GOVERNMENT POLICIES

London, Aug. 17.--Premier Lloyd
George. replying to a question in
the house of commons today con-
corning labor's ultimatum against
war on Russia declared that any
attempt to dictate the policy of
the government or parliament by
industrial action struck at the
root Of the democratic constitution
Of the country and would be re-
sisted by all the forces at the
governments disposal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
MEN ENJOY AFTERNOON
IN A COOL SHEET |RON
AS THE MID
A GUST SUN HITS II

There must have been a leak in
the system" thus %soliloquized Deputy
Sheriff Gaines Tuesday afternoon
when he entered a sheet iron building
in the rear of the old California cafe
and where it is alleged that gambling
was going on, only to find a lot of
men sitting about in the cool C9
summer resort atmosphere, but with
no visible gambling paraphenalia in
sight.
Mr.. Gaines stated that he was all
set for a big haul, but. something
he arrived it looked more like an
afternoon pink tea than anything else.
although he says it did not have the
aroma of tea about it.
The deputy said that there is no
law against men taking an afternoon
siesta in a sheet iron building in
August, even though the building
is devoid of windows or other en-
frances where a .vagrant breeze might
steal in, and therefore he could
make no arrest, tillOuSH ne uIu lldho
a mental picture Of the faces present
and says that he is likely tomeet up
with some of them again, under
more favorable circumstances-to him.
Just how he got the tip that the
lid had been pried off again Mr..
Gaines refused to state. but he is of
the firm opinion that the lid has been
tilted to a certain degree, and will
continue his Investigations until he
unearths something worth while.
Deputy Gaines paid a friendly cali
to a place alleged to be owned and
operated by Doc" Smith on Caddo
street, and caught an understudy in
theact of transferring a quantity
of Gavin" liquor from one bottle to
another. He entered unobserved and
only made his presence known after
the clerk" had finished his job.
Thereupon he took clerk and JOY
juice to the county attorney where n
formal complaint was lodged against
the alleged dispenser for illegal pos
session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17

opportunity for the show cattle own.
ers, and they are coming-stronger
than ever before.
The Hereford and Shorthorn breeds
lead the field in the allotments for
beef cattle, with $4,000 each. Aber.
deen'Angus come next, with S., 700.
Then the dairy breeds 'cut in" for
their share, which is $500 this sea.
son. Swine easily make way with
$4,000. while horses, mules and jacks
will draw $1,000. The sheep and
goat section, with the dozens Of Incl.
dental classiHcations, absorb the re-
mainder.
All premiums are generous to q
degree this season. and exhibitors
are exceedingly enthusiastic. TIE
fact that the State Fair is building
two new livestock barns. both OF
modern areproof construction, which
will give plenty Of accommodation, IL
bringing fine animals that never
made the Southwestern swing before.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
TERMS OF SALE Of THE
STEEL VESSELS UNDER
MERCHANT MARINE ACT

Washington, Aug. II. - Terms ON
which the shipping board fleet of more
than 1900 steel vessels, approximate
ing 5000, 900 lightweight tons, is to
be sold to private interests under the
new merchant marine act, were an
nounced today by Chairman Benson.
Bids for the vessels will be enter
tanned as they stand, the chairman
said, at maximum prices of $3.50 a
lightweight ton for coal burners and
$40 a lightweight ton for oil burners
built on the Great Lakes. to SITS for
coal burners and slS5 for oil burning
vessels Of over 0 1000 lightweight tons.
Terms Of sale call for 10 per cent
of the purchase price in cash upon
delivery, installments of flee per cent
in 6, IL, 10 and "a months thereafter
and the remaining 70 per cent in equal
semi-annual installments over a pc
Rod of 10 years.
Deferred payments are to carry five
per cent interest. Deduction for de-
probation is allowed at the rate of 6
per cent for the second year of the
vessels age and 5 per cent for each
succeeding year up to the date OF
purchase.
Purchasers of The ships will be
required to deposit all revenues derived
from their operation in supervised ac.
counts, from which the deferred in
stallments are TO be paid. After pay
ment Of current installments, pur.
chasers are permitted to take from
the proceeds Of operation an amount
not exceeding Is per cent of paid up
installments as a dividend on the in
vestment. On payment of half of the
purchase price of a vessel the buyer
will be required 20 execute a pre-
ferred mortgage to tn shipping board
after which the vessel will be releas-
ed from the supervision and control
Of the board except as TO maintaining
its berth and route.
Satisfactory evidence of the financial
ability Of the buye: TO carry out his
contract and proof of his nationality
will be insisted upon, the chairman
states. Sale to foreigners is permitted
under the Jones act only when the
board, after dilige.t effort, has been
unable TO sell to citizens of the United
States, vessels not termed necessary
10 the promotion of an efficient Amer
lean merchant marine.
Purchasers must agree, Chairman
Benson said, to maintain such routes
ana services as the board considers
desirable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17

Ardmoreite Want Ads bring results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
OKLAHOMA CITY STREET RAIL
WAY WOULD RAISE FARE

Oklahoma City, Aug. 1T.--Hearlng on
the application of the Oklahoma
Railway company for increased fares
on its lines in this city was begun
before the state corporation commits
sion Monday. No protests had been
received when the hearing opened.
John Shartel, general manager of
the company, and the first witness,
read into the record and extended &C.
count OF the financial condition Of the
company.
q 1t was expected the hearing would
be begun today Of the application
Of the company for increased fares on
Its interurban lines. Delegations from
Norman and Britton were present to
contest the application.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17

own work and feel so much better. /
tell every woman about this fine Vege-
table Compound and you may use these
facts as q testimonial if you wish. -
MARY JANE HOUSE, 400 N. 18th Street.
Charleston, Ill.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be q most valuable tonic
and invigorator Of the female organism.
Women everywhere bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue Of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If you need special advice, write to
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confdential), Lynn, Mass. Their ex-
perience Of nearly forty years Is at your
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE
ROUNDS UP NAGS

Oklahoma City, Aug. 17.-Following
a drive against Migrants and loiterers
here Saturday night, police Sunday ar
rested II more suspects, making a to-
tai of II arrests in an effort 10 check
the looting of homes and business
houses that has become q frequency Of
week-ends in Oklahoma City. Police
officials declared today that with the
exception Of a few minor burglaries
the city escaped the usual Saturday
night and Sunday robberies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
U1timatum to Wrangle

London. Aug. 17.-Premier Lloyd
George stated in the house of COM
mons today that the government had
made 1t clear to General Baron Wran-
gel, anti.bolsheviki leader in south
Russia. that if he further attacked
the soviet forces he must do so on
his own responsibility.