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The New York herald., 1921-02-07
AID FUNDS LOST IN EUROPE.
Detroit PROSECUTORS Receives Many
Complaints From Relatives.

Special Dcspatch 10 THE NEW YonK HEaup.
DETROIT. Feb. G.-More than 81 200, 900
in cash. forwarded to relatives of De-
troit residents, In different parts of
Europe. has been lost or cmbezzled with
in the last year according 10 an esti-
mate by members OF the prosecutors
staff.
Almost every day for many months
persons have been appealing TO the
prosecutor for aid in recovering monfy
sent into the famine and war torn dis
tricts OF the Old World. but which never
was delivered Many Of these persons
blame the trouble TO certain agencies in
Detroit which make y speciality OF for
warding money 20 Europe. but In most
cases these agencies can show by records
that the money was forwarded as d.
rccted. Many times the shipment can
be traced 30 Europe. and there II is lost.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
ATGHANs ORDER MOTOR CARS.

BOMBAY. Feb. 5.--Life IN Afghanistan
Is speeding ,Tp. writes a frontier corro-
spondent OF the Times OF India. Three
carloads Of motorcycles have recently
arrived at Jeilalabad for Prince kasir
Jan. the Director OF Communications.
who intends 10 orsanize despatch rider
service throughout tho country.
Orders have been issued by the Amir's
Government for contracts TO construct
macadamized roads through tho couu-
try 20 the capital and for the importa-
tion OF automobile. vehicles. Firms are
also invited 10 establish woollen mills
and sugar rcineries at Kabul, tho can
itai.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
MAN THROWN INTO FIRE
WITH SKULL CRUSHED
Crewsome Discovery Is Made
in Louisiana.

MONROE. La. Feb. AN unidentified
man. nude and dying, his skull crushed
and his flesh burned from his waist
down. was found to-day in the woods
near here. The man. believed by local
officers to have come mere from Houston,
Texas. died without regaining conscious
ness.
Evidence that coal oil had been poured
on his body was found by officers and a
smoidering nre near where the man was
found indicated that he had been thrown
on IT,
Tattoo marks "W. L. j." and the name
IL. ]. Coleman" Houston halter. on
the hat band. were the only marks Of
Identification that could be found
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
COLLECTION PLATE BARRED.
Dunkirk baptist Church co Depend
on Free VIII offerings.
special Despatch 70 THE Nrw YoHK Iirnnp.

Special Despatch 70 THE Nrw YoRK TiERup
DuTKIRK, n. ", Feb. s.-Believing
that the passing OF the collection plate
In church borders on commercialism. the
congregation Of the First Baptist Church
at a meeting last night voted to discon-
tnue the passing OF the plate during
services in the church. Free Will offer
ing boxes will be placed near the doors.
The Rev. Wills Howells. pastor Of
The church. said the disoontinuance OF
the plate passing practice was to abolish
ali evidence OF commerclailsr1 !, con
nection with religious service.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
CANTON ABANDONS
CLAIMS TO CUSTOMS
Diplomatic Body at Pekin Op-
posed Measure.

PEKrNG. China, Feb. 6.--The Canton
Government. in the face Of the firm
stand taken by the diplomatic body here.
has abandoned it's announced intention
to seize the customs OF South China.
No action will be taken By the Can
ton authorities pending an answer TO n
formal petition to the members of tho
diplomatic corps that they sanction the
release OF thirteen per cent. Of the sur
plus customs formerly RENTED TO the
southern military government.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07

A Peling despatch Of January - an
nounced that the diplomatic corps had
replied in the negative 10 request by
the Canton Government that the por-
tion Of the customs revenues formerly
allotted to tho Southern Government or
Canton be released. The reply declared
the diplomatic representatives would
permit no interference with the collec-
tion of customs revenues. the Canton
Government having intimated that II in
tended 10 divert the portion ~ the GUS
toms claimed beginning February ].
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
South Africa's Industries

raw and semi-manufactured products valued at
S1o5 900. Each of these industries is actual
potential purchaser of factory plant or equip
ment.
Because of 500 branches located in the i'm
portant commercial centres of South Africa,
ample resources and organization completely
familiar with the many lines of South African
business the National Bank of South Africa can
render superior service to American business men
seeking to extend their activities into this region
, 1921-10-12
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LosT-on Center between Thirteenth
and Park school an oblong moon
stone ring. Return to Tribune. Re.
ward ~1o-12-2tdh
, 1921-10-12
FOUR ARRESTED
IN BOOZE RAIDS
BY THE POLICE
Noon Raid Today Locates
Moonshine Load of Bond
ed Whiskey Seized in
Tuesday Raids.

B. H Larkin and n quantity Of
moonshino whiskey fell into the hands
of the police authorities at noon today
when the police swooped down on a
place that has been under suspicion
for some time. Larkin's alleged boot
leg dispensary was located on h al
ley between Center and David streets
in tho heart OF the business district
Caught in a police net with a load
Of bonded whiskey which they had
been successful in bringing into Cas-
per, but not having been advised Of
the activity OF police n sheriff's de
partments here, +. A. Smith and J. ID.
Schaeffer and J.. II. Ridley. tried TO
o~utgenerai the officers by transferring
the c~ontraband from n car to an
other at the corner OF Center and Dur
bin street in hopes that the change in
care would throw the officers off the
track.
The meneuver was not successful
however. The load of whiskey. said
to have a value of several hundred
dollars. the bootleg running a and
the three men were taken in custody
when the police surrounded them as
they were making the transfer Of the
liquor.
, 1921-10-12
TWO INJURED
IN CAR CRASH

Mrs. Eddie Barfoot and her son.
Jack Barfoot. of Mills. wyo.. are both
in tho Casper Private hospital suffer.
ing from serious injuries as the re
suit OF a motor accident which hap
pened on the pavement Just west OF
Casper last night. A heavy car
crashed into a motorcycles with side,
car on which Mrs. Barefoot and her
son were riding. Investigation OF the
case shows that responsibility for the
accident Is chargeabie to the fact that
the motorcycle was not equipped with
n lighting device OF any kind.
, 1921-10-12
Hero Found to
Be ImpOster,
Plans Changed

MARION. Ohio. Oct. 1..-Pisns
for an Armistice day celebration in
President Harding's home town
were knocked into a cooked hat Mon
day by receipt of a brief telegram
from the war department at wash
ington, saying no record could be
found that Dwight Wells Arts had
ever served in the United States
army.
The feature of the celebration was
to have been the reburying Of Arts
body In the honor triangle" of
Marion cemetery Arts. 10. died
penniless here. He was supposed to
have beer n world war veteran
whose home was In Highland. Ill.
and a local American Legion post
buried the body in the potter's field.
New plans for the Armistice day
celebration are being formulated
, 1921-10-12
AROUND
JAIL WINDOWS
|SAUTH0R|zED
Jail Deliveries in Future to Be
Made Difficult by Construc-
ton of Steel Barrier
Here.

Pronting by the experience OF last
nights jail delivery Sheriff Joe L.
Marquis. held a conference with r. ].
veitch and other members Of the
board OF county commissioners this
morning n secured authority to call
for bids for the construction OF a fence
OF some kind around the county build,
ing to prevent the possibility Of fu.
ture actions OF this kind.
coincident with announcement tina,
a wall OF some kind to keep pedestri-
ans away from the Jail would be built
II was announced that Sheriff Mar
quis had personally guaranteed 10
make up the difference between the
amount OF money that the county au-
thorities will pay for the apprehension
OF the men who escaped and the
amount which has been posted.
When It was learned hat Mr.. Mar
auis intended to bear this burden
many OF his frlends here and some
business men rallied to his assistance
n have pledged small amounts to
make I'D part OF the difference.
TRIBUNE CLASSIFIED ADS
, 1921-10-12
Sheridan Editor
Here ON Visit

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett j. Lippard of
Sheridan who havo been on n brief
visit at Douglas. Are spending today
in Casper. viewing the city. looking
over the Industrial plants and greet
ing old friends.
AIR. Lippard is the editor and man
ger of the Sheridan Enterprise. the
'cading Democratic organ of wyo-
ming n It was a Democratic political
conference that brought him to this
part OF the state.
According to Mr.. Lippard Sheridan
continues TO be the most beautiful
city in the state. Splendid agricultur.
al crops have beer grown this year.
Including a large Get crop. cattle are
coming off the range In excellent con.
dition and the business depression OF
ti,e country that also included Sheri.
Ian is showing signs OF vanishing.
The people are taking n more cheerful
and hopeful view of affairs.
, 1921-10-12

FOR SALE-Ford. 1921 model, two
months old; engine in perfect con-
dition; shock ~absorbers and extra
equipment included; can be seen at
Boyle's garage in the evening. Phone
1885 during the day 1o-12-1t
, 1921-10-12
JUDGE RINER
WILL RESIGN

CHEYENNE. Oct. 12-Judge ]. A.
Riner. for the past % years presiding
jurist Of the United States district
court. will retire to private life soon.
II his application for retirement
which no will personally present in
Washington is accepted. The appli-
cation will be presented by Judge *.
A. Riner today. T. Blake Ken.
nedy. chairman OF the Republican
state committee. will be appointed to
succeed Judge Riner. Judge Rincr
has the distinction OF being the oldest
federal judge in the United States. in
point OF service
, 1921-10-12
u. S. Valuation
of Imports to
See Opposition

LONDON. Oct. 12.-By The Asso-
ciated Press.HOpposition to clauses
OF the Fordney tariff bill providing
for American valuation of imports was
announced by the American chamber
OF hero today after care
full consideration of the measure.
The chamber claims that under
these clauses 1t would be difficult for
American importers to ascertain the
complete cost of their foreign pur.
chases until received in the United
States Suggestions hat a flat in.
crease duty would be preferable are
put forward by the chamber,
, 1921-10-12
State BUYS BOND ISSUE,
CODY GETS new School

CODY, Wyo., Oct. 12-Cody is jub.
liant. the reason being that as a result
Of a check for ss1. 677.5o from the state
treasurer IN payment for. school bonds
of this district recently purchased by
the state. construction can proceed
with the new high school building. The
situation was serious by reason OF the
fact that financing of the building
had been held up several months after
the contract was let and the building
started. Several large-sized bills had
piled up The state came to the res
u as It has in similar cases and
building will again proceed with all
possible dispatch.
, 1921-10-12

FOR RENT-Four-room stucco house
With full basement: lights, water
n garage. Phone 757R 1o-11-st
, 1921-10-12
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Notice is hereby given that l will
not be responsible for any bills and
accounts contracted by Mrs. Ed
Iba, and anyone extending credit
to her must do so solely upon her
own credit. / am not living with
Mrs. 1ba and provision has been
made for her by a court order pro.
viding for the payment to her of a
monthly allowance which 1 have
been and am paying regularly.
ED IBA.
, 1921-10-12
ADDRESS WANTED OF
MRS. SH0ITEs

Word was received by the war de-
partment today by Postmaster Edwin
Bean asking him to notify Mrs. Eva
G. Sholtes. formerly OF Ill North
Jackson street. this city. that the body
of Private Earl Z. Fahey is being
held at Hoboken pending the receipt
Of advices from her concerning dis
position of the remains. Mrs. Sholtes
is requested to communicate with the
postmaster, who does o. have her ad-
dress.
, 1921-10-12
AeridI Police
to Patrol X. C..
During Meet

KANSAS CITY. Oct Twisting
airmen r TO be watched from the
clouds by an aerial policeman dur
ing thu three days OF the forthcom
ing national convention and avia-
ton circus Of the American Legion.
, 1921-10-12

II. T. Stevens OF Denver is regis.
tered at the Henning hotel while
looking after business interests here.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
SOLDIERS TO GET HOMEsTEADs

\ bill granting h0mcsteads 90 sol
dicrs sailors aud marines upon proof
Of ninety DAYS residence. to-wit:
BE Il enacted hy the ScEutc and
House ~ Representatives Of the Unit
ed States OF America In Congress as
srmbled. that every private soldier and
officer who has served in the Army
of the United States, and every sea
man. marine, AMI officer who hls
served in the Navy Of the United
states or In the Marine Corps during
amy Of the wars in which the United
States has been engaged. or during the
suppression OF the Philippine insurrcc-
tion. and who has or shall be- honora-
hlv discharged. shall be entitled 10 en-
ter upon and receive patents for public
lands not otherwise reserved or ap-
proprinted under the provisions Of eX-
isting Acts OF Congress relating 10 the
entry Of public lands as homesteads.
making proof of settlement thereon
and residence Of not less than ninety
days.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
IIGA PROTECTORA DE
OBREROS HISPANO- AMERICANA

American citizens Of Spanish de-
scent last Saturday evening formed the
Icgn protcctora dc Ohreros Hispano-
Americana for the purpose. as the
name indicates 0f conserving the
rights Of the Spanish-American labor
crs The following officers were chos-
en-: $. NJ. Alvarez. president: Susano
Marrnfo, vlce,president 7. =. Valde'
pino. secretary: Felipe Chaves, treas
urcr: Plarea Tofoya and lsalel Toto.
va. sergeant az arms Manuel Chavez,
Andreas Almarez and Estavan Lucero,
trustees. The new society Is calling at
tcnii0n To- Sdiscrimination against Siun-
ish- American citizens where employ
ment Is given IN preference 10 ciiiycns
of Mexico. Also Il Is imdcrstoos. a
protest Is being made because the CON
tractors in charge OF road work near
Demlng have refused TO hire "MeXi-
eau" labor.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
ANGELUS OIL WELL
REPORTED ON SAND
Are Nearing the IS.O00lfoot Level
Where Tools Were Lost Weeks
Ago just as Oil Sand Found.
ARTEsIAN WATER is CUT OFF
Several Oh Showings and Gas Pocket
Indicate That Big Pool May be
Tapped at Any Time Now.

The Angelus oil well east Of the city
X nearing the l,S00-foot mark where
the tools had been lost several weeks
ago just as the fourth oil-bearing sand
had been encountered This stratum
never has been drilled into and baileu
10 the oil boosters OF this section are
watching the drilling from day to day
with great interest The tools have
been very successfully side-tIacked and
no further trouble Is anticipated.
Artesian water continues 10 flow
from the well. but is causing no diff
Guilty as It flows from between two
sets of casing, leaving the hole entirely
free for drilling operations. The source
Of the water now flowing is not known
exactly but II is thought that II Is be-,
ing forced down and under the larger
casing from about 800 feet near which
level several flows Of artesian water
hnd been encountered. Gas pressure Of
considerable force was encountered be-
reath limestone cap rock just under
this water strata and 1t is thought that
this Is exerting some force toward lift
ing the water.
ibNf WIN ult iHlNIihtit fttll lfl
consider the water true artesian flow
and hence OF great value for agricultnl-
al development None 50 far however.
has shown much interest IN the district
from the standpoint of farrl enterprise.
though the land is good and the water
could be developed for irrigation Tor
about 5000. The rotary lrill used
by tie oil compan, in starting It's hole.
would have been ideal for the work
bat this has been shipped back 10 he
l'ar tic coast. The ordinary drill win.
however. do the work, Il is thought,
though at greater cost.
The consummation Of all Of Dem
ing's oil hopes seem imminent Unless
hardest kind Of hard luck is encounter
cd the city may wake M as an oil me-
tropolis any day. IL Is thought that
flow OF considerable importance will
be- encountered. short of 1000 feet.
The company's new wen north of the
city has shut down for NJ least thirty
days Drilling begun without casing,
hut the formation was 10 loose that IL
began 30 cave In almost Immediately
The casing has heen ordered. How
ever. the company Is concentrating its
energies on the well east Of the city
and failure or success depends largely
on it.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
ELECTION OF L. S. SENATOR

Santa Fe. May i.-The election OF n
United States senator will he called for
September 20. which Is the date Of the
election To pass on the constitutional
Gov. Merritt l. Mechem
announced this morning. Governor
Mechem issued this formal statement !:
MY attitude In this regard is that
this vacancy should be filled by vote
OF the people at the earliest possible
date and my only reason for not calling
an election Immediately upon the resig-
nation OF Senator FAN was on account
Of the cost OF a special election, which
was estimated to be about $G0,OO0. But
as that expenses win have TO be in
CURED for the election on the consti-
tutlonal amendments, ! feel justified
IN whiting until that election To elect
the successor Ia Senator Fall, and. In
calling special election. | want to
saw that believe the people OF the
state of New Mexico should choose
their senator and the senator should
not hold this office indefinitely 10y ap-
pointment of the governor.
Il don't believe the success Of the
constitutional amendments will be
jeoprdizod IN any manner. ! am
heartily in favor of every one Of them
and earnestly hope that the people Of
the state will vote intelligently, with
full knowledge Of the situation on aH
these amendments and that II will be
by big vote and that they will not be
alkated as is often the case, by slei-
der majority. II these amendments
would be jeopardized by submitting
them az the time Of the senatorial elec-
ton. would feel II incumbent upon
me nevertheless to can special cleo
ton for United States senator. under
the circumstances.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
'HURDy GURDy GIRL BY THE
SENIOR CLASS MAKES A HIT

''fhe Hurdy Gurdy Girl" the play
presented by the senior class Of the
local high school at the Majestic the
ter last Friday night, was well
received by the audience which com
pletely filled the show house.
Gladys Welsh. who took the past Of
the Hurdy Gurdy Girl was delightful
In her role and her dance with the
tambOurine carried with II a breath Of
the carnival spirit.
Claude Stump took the part OF the
young hero very creditably, and ns
Tndore Luggntc. he got into Difficult
ties that embroiled his classmates.
Doris Doderer as Marion Luggate,
the attractive sister of "Dado." Is a
most charming hostess 10 the Bachelor
Girls Club and later 10 her brothers
college chums.
Pearle Birchfield. as Aunt Clarissa.
and ElmOIp Inmon. as the father OF
"Dado.' each showed dramatic ability
IN the portrayal of their respective
characters.
Pauline Nause was Susie" the vi
vacious little house maid, and in her
utuA uiifiin was a UiAiEHAlul lilA VI
the Luggate household
Eunice Rogers was original in her
Interpretation of the role Of the "IIur-
dy Gurdy Man." and read her lines In
the difficult English-ltalinn dialect
with credit
Merritt Kelly and lillian Holiday
played effectively their parts together.
and Elizabeth johnson was convincing
as the indignant sister.
nellie Gibson Emmn Berry. Imogene
Crosby and Reina Muns0n, as members
Of the Bechelor Girls Club, all carried
their parts with ease and grace, look
ing very pretty In their dainty summer
gowns. An extra touch of humor was
added by Mary Clark, who interpreted
her part as n boy IN very pleasing
manner Bert Ehrman. Carey Pontius.
Earl Sipe and Dave Elliot all demon
strnted histrionic ability Of No mean
order.
The lighting effect was harmnoious
and adequate and the music. fur"ished
by the Deming orchestra. was much
appreciated by the audience.
A dance by Corona Sherlock. very
beautiful In its Interpretation. and a
song by the high school chorus. led by
Ruth Hon were special numbers he
tween the acts added to the success OF
the evening.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET


The board Of county commissioners
met yesterday at the court house.
among other things II was decided TO
discontinue the county hospital June 1
on account Of the lack Of funds ana the
certainty that TAX collections are going
90 be slow.
The money Is now available for
the employment of county farm agent
snd action will be- taken just as soon
as the federal authorities at the State
College can supply the proper person
10 fill the place. The new farm agent
Is expected TO teach agriculture as a
member of the county high school fac
ulty as well az to advise the farmers
OF the valley.
$1,000 Of the county funds has been
ordered deposited In the First State
Bank Of Columbus.
The worn out road equipment con.
sisting Of engines. tractors, tools, etc.
have been ordered sold for Junk.
The hoard Is ready to submit its
claim for Luna county's share Of the
reimbursement fund on account Of the
old railroad bonds Of Grant county
The board advises the posting of the
new road west over the BOrderland
route In order to escape the section he
ing graded by contractors. This road
leads out 0f town by way Of Pine
street, over the Southwestern tracks
and parallel To the Southern Pacific
tracks 10 Magnolia where junction
with the old road Is made. This cut
off was az oue time segment Of the
Borderland and is IN excellent condi-
tion.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
FORT BAyARD TO OnsFRyE
DECORATION DAY MAY 80

Patients and personnel at the Fort
Bayard public health service hospital
viii observe Decoration Day, May 30.
with special ceremonies followed by
athletic contests. The program Is In
charge OF the American Legion and
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of the post.
The day will begin with "A salute to
the c0iors by a firing squad and too
the colors" by the musicians at 5 a. m.
At 10 a. m. there will be parade,
all the veterans able 10 be- inl inc will
march 10 the cemetery where the
graves Of 1.lOO veterans OF the civil
war Indian wars, Spanish-American
war and world war will be decorated
A military band will furnish the mu-
sic for the OCCASION. Governor Mech
en- Is expected 10 be present
In the afternoon there win be
field and track events ending with six
good boxing bouts, one Of them 4 10
round 20 by professional glove artists
In the evening there will he grand
ball t0 which everyone Is invited
The exercises at the cemC iery will
be featured by special music, with
Clare Thomas Of the American conser-
vatOry Of Music In charge. Mr. Thorn
as Is n patient at the hospital. A
trained choir from Silver City Is on.the
program. also vested children's
choir from the community church at
Hurley. The post choir win be In at
tendance. Several aolOs by trained
singers viii be rendered.
II. +. Ford, Melvin Powhatan, IL. C.
Moriarity make up the committee in
charge Of the program. They spent
Saturday in Deming In the interests Of
the observance.
Deming graphic., 1921-05-17
ATLANTIC PACIFIC HIGHWAY
ASSOCIATION FANORS DEAIING

4 communication received recently
at the chamber OF commerce from the
president of the Atlantic-Pacific High
way Association. states that the or
ganization has definitely decided 10
place Deming ON its "all-year route.
from coast to coast. The highway runs
from Washington, ID. G. 20 LnS Ange-
les. Calf, by way Of 81. Louis. No.
Wichita, Kansas. Dalhart. Texas, Tu-
umcari. Santa Rosa. Vaughn. Socor-
ro. HillshOro, Deming. l.Orisburg.
Duncan. Stafford, Globe. Mesa ant
Phoenix In New Mexico and Arizona.
4 prospectus Of the new route states
that ifs course was chosen 70 avoid the
SHOWS Of too northern route and also
10 cut Off the worst OF the desert cuun-
Try. The association decided 20 cut
cff the Albuquerque Springeryille see
tin because that portion Is blocked by
snow frequently