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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
AMARILLO SECRETARY HERE
TO DISCUSS GOOD ROADS

Amarillo and Clovis are on the
route which is destined to become the
nations greatest transcontinental
highway" said W. B, Estes, secretary
of the board of city development of
Amarillo, in an address before the
business men Of Clovis Friday even
ing.
"The thing we predict is not at
all impossible" said Mr.. Estes, "and
can be realized through the co-opera-
ton of all the towr7 along the line"
With the view Of better advertising
the route in this vicinity, booster
delegation will visit points along the
line in early April. A series of sign
boards, too, is being planned, and the
route will be thoroughly advertised
throughout the east and north.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
FAMOUS TRIAL OF CLARA
SMITH BEGINS TO-DAY

One of the most famous cases that
has come to the attention of the
American people since the Harry X.
Thaw case, started at Ardmore, Okla,
today. 1t is the case Of Clara Smith,
charged with the shooting Of Jake l..
Hamon, millionaire republican COM
mitteeman, in an Ardmore hotel.
Hamon was the man in the rcpub-
lican convention at Chicago who
started the rout of Woods followers
and turred the tide for Harding, and
it was through his influence that Ok
lahoma went republican in the nation
al election.
The trial will probably last for a
number of days, as large number
of witnesses have been called.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
GAMBLING BILL is
READY FOR SIGNATURE

Santa Fe, March S.-A gambling
bill that prohibits gambling was ap-
proved by both houses of the lcgis-
latur, this afternoon AMI goes to the
governor for his signature. The meas
ure does not carry the emergency
clause and will not become effective
until 30 days afINr governor Mechem
has attached his signature.
This bill is the one passed in the
senate ard permitting gambling in
residences and places not comonly
used for that purpose. The house
struck out this clause, thus making
the bill prohibit all gambling every
where in the state.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
President is Busy.

President Harding and his new
cabinet did not wait long to get into
the harness after the inauguration
last Friday. The President was at
,is desk Saturday attending to the
routine of business, and Secretary of
State Hughes Immediately dispatched
a note to the governments of Costa
Rica and Panama, stating that the
United States would stand for no
foolishness.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF

A verdict for the plaintiff for
$3.50 was rendered by the jury last
week in the case Of Lucinda Holton
administrator Of the estate Of r. t.
Holton, deceased, VS.. John James
This case is the outgrowth of an au-
tomoble accident that occurred on
the streets of Clovis several years
ago, when it was charged by the
plaintiff that defendant ran over r.
T. Holton, now deceased, with car.
This case was tried one time be-
fore in this county and was sent back
by the supreme court for new triai'
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
$62, 900 REAL ESTATE
DEAL CLOSED THIS WEEK

D. L. Moye has traded Curry Coun-
ty property to A. NJ. and s. l., Greg
ory of Mt. Rcse County, Colorado,
for property there. Mcssrs. Gregory
will move to this c'ugty, however it
is not Mr.. Moye's intention to move
away from Curry County. The deal
is ore Of the largcat that has been
made in Curry County real estate
for some time and +, presents about
$62, 900. The deal was closed by W.
II. Doughton Of the Doughton Land
COMPANY.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
At Il again.

Reports from Russia indicate that
fighting is still the order of the day.
Premier Kenresky, the anti-BolshivilS
leader who was booted out in 1917,
is now leading an attack on the Soveit
troops in Petrograd, and his drive is
said to be crushing the Bolshivik re-
sistance.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
TRACTOR SCHOOL

On the 14th and 18th of this month
the j. |. Case Co. will conduct free
tractor school at the High School Au-
dltorium in Clovis. D. f. Shinn, who
is local salesman for the Case pro
ducts in Clovis, says much interest
is being taken in the school and he
is expecting big attendance.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
WORST OF BUSINESS
DEPRESSION IS OVER
HENRY FORD SAYS

Detroit, March 9,-The worst Of
the business depression is over, Henry
Ford, the automobile manufacturer,
said today.
He declared business was improv-
ing steadily in Detroit and that SINH
lar gains should result in other parts
Of the country soon.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
NEW COMMISSIONER HERE

John A. LaRue of Melrose was in
Clovis Monday attending meeting
Of the Board Of County Commission
ers. Mr.. LaRue was appointed a
few weeks ago by the governor to fill
out the unexpired term of DR.. ]. D.
Lynch who resigned shortly after the
first Of the year.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
CITY COUNCIL PURCHASES
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

At a meeting of the City Council
Monday night, an order was passed
authorizing the purchase of 75O feet
Of fire hose for the city fire depart
ment. When the new equipment is
received, the city fire department will
have 1850 feet of good hose, which is
considered ample, even in an emcr-
gency. The new hose is expected
within the next sixty days.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
WoMAN's CLUB

The Woman's Club met at the home
of Mrs. F. A. Dillon on Tuesday
afternoon, March Sth. The subject
of the day was, medical Properties
Of Trees, and Late Discoveries Of
Medical Science" Mrs. W. W. Mich
OILS very efficiently led the discussion
and each lady present read an article
on the subject of the day.
The club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. John Stephenson on Tuesday,
March 22nd.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
Troops Remain in Germany.

Advices from the War Department
state that no definite action has been
taken on the proposed plan of with
drawing American troops from the
Army of Occupation at Coblenze,
Germany. These troops are not be-
ing used as a part Of the Allied in.
vasion Of Germany
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
MCLEAN RETiRES

Geo. Mclean, who has served the
county as County Road Superintend-
ent for the past year or more, was in
Clovis Monday winding up the af-
fairs of his office before the County
Commissioners, as the legislature re-
Gently abolished the office of County
Road Superintendent.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
PAVING CONTRACT TO
BE LET SATURDAY

The city council viii open paving
bids Saturday night. Indications are
now that the council will in all prob
ability heve some satisfactory bids
and it is expected that the contract
will be let Saturday night.
Paving will give employment to
quite few men hero this summer
right at time when men are needing
jobs.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
UNIFORM AWNINGS
HELP BEAUTlFY CITY

Ogg & Boss have recently erected
modern awning in front of their
restaurant that conforms with the
awning on the new McClelland build
ing next door Modern and uniform
wnings would do much toward beau
tifying the appearance of Main
Street.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
Allies Invade Germany.

Following refusal of the German
envoys to acceed to the demands of
the Allied powers on the indemnity
demand as a result of the war, Cen
eral Foch ordered Allied troops to
invade German territory. The inva-
sion, which started Tuesday, has met
with no Resistance. Large cities in
the coal district of that country are
being taken over by French, British
and Belgian troops.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
MARRIED IN LONG BEACH.

News was received this week Of
the wedding of Mr.. Clarence George
and Miss Maurine Evans which took
place in Long Beach, Calf. Both
young people are well known here
and have many friends in Clovis who
wish them happiness.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
BUILDING NEW HOME.

D. F. Thomas has commenced the
erection of a new home in the east
part of town. Mr.. Thomas is a car
penter and figures while work is dull
that It is a good time to build a house
for himself.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
DOCTORS HAVE MOVED
TO McCLELLAND BUILDING

The suite of office rooms in the
new McClelland building over Man
delps is now occupied by Drs. Nc
Clellan, Lancaster, Board, Clyn Smith
and DR.. Smith, Dentist. The suite
consists of large waiting room in
addition to individual offices.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
WEEKS NEWS IN BRIEF
Spanish Minister Assassinated.

Eduardo Dato, Spanish Premier, was
assassinated in Madrid Tuesday night
while returning from an executive
meeting. He had been prominent in
political affairs in Spain for mum.
ber of years.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
g. Want Better Movies.

A large number of motion picture
producers and directors, in conven-
tlon in New York last week, took
drastic action against pictures which
tend to give the screen bad reputa.
tion. A definite plal was agreed
upon which will insure against the
production Of questionable films and
will prevent the exploitation
of pictures in a manner offensive tC
good taste.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
TO RETURN SOON.

Hon. W. H. Duckworth and Mrs.
Duckworth will return home
next week after a two months stay
in Santa Fe where Lieu1nant Gov
ernor Duckworth has been presiding
over the state senate.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
WHEAT PROSPECTS FINE

John F. Smithson, who was in town
from Grady Tuesday, says he never
saw better prospects for wheat crop
than there are now in the Grady
country. He figures that section is
sure to make wonderful wheat yield
this year.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
COURT ADJOURNS
UNTIL MARCH Fl

District Court has adjourned to
meet on the 21st of March at which
time the criminal docket will be taken
up and the remainder of the jury
cases will be tried.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10
MRS ZERWER BETTER.

Mrs. W. C. Zerwer, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis recent
ly, was seriously sick the latter part
Of the week, but is much better now
and is out Of danger.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10

Although the resignation of Sell
ator A. B. Fall, of New Mexico, has
been received by the governor no
successor has been appointed
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-03-10

Leo Spetter, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. c. Spetter, fell from an act
ing bar at the LaCasita school build
ing last Sunday afternoon and broke
his arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
CLEAN-UP" WORK AT
 ANDALUSIA LEAVES
 THE TOWN SPOTLESS

Andalusia, May 6.--(SpeciaL)-E Every vestige of trash has been removed from Andalusia and if Audalusia does not, win the prize for being the cleau- est town in the state, there will be some mighty disappointed people here Every organization has worked to- gether in beautifyiI.g the city and in every section there is vastly im- proved appearance. Yards have been swept and made scrupulously clean, outhouses cleaned, vacant lots cleared of weeds and trash and filled up drains opened and all stagnant water has been removed.
 The Civics club ladies have been un- tiring in their efforts. Mrs. T. A. Broughton, the efficient club presi- dent, and Mrs. A. L. Rankin. chairman of the cleanup committee, have de- voted much time to the work. Mrs. 1T. F. Henderson and her Camp Fire girls, the Boy Scouts, Sanitary Officer Rear Icy and Secretary Scherf of the cham Der of commerce and Superintendent Brown have all done wonders in the slean-up work. Andalusia is proud
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION
May Know Something of Recent Bank
 Robbery at Wiggins

Hattiesburg. Miss, May s.-(Spe- cial .)-Frank Dana of this city was
 arrested an taken to Wiggins, Miss, where he is being held as result of
 warrant issued by Sheriff J. c. Locke of Stone county for questioning and to give certain evidence connected
 with the robbery of the Bank of Wig gins several weeks ago.
 Officials at the jail here /say that when Dana was brought into the jail one of the other prisoners warned him to keep his mouth shut, and that as a result this prisoner. too, is being con sidered in the light of suspect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
TAX PAYERS DELIGHTED
 ON VISIT TO SCHOOLS AT RAINIER AND PIKE ROAD

Grcenville. May G. (special) )--Ihe delegation of Butler county taxpayers who visited the schools at Banner and Pike Road were very much impressed with the educational conditions of the communities in which these schools are located One of the men who visited the school stated. that if every taxpayer in Butler county could see for himself the schools and the work they are doing that any educational meas ure could be carried in every school district in the county
 A very active campaign IS being waged at the present in the Greenville school district for a special three mill tax for the purpose of erecting 8 county high school in Greenville. While there is but little opposition. those who are interested in the project are working to make the election unanimous when the election is held on May l6.
 of tue way the city looks al the pres aut time and every citizen is endeavor- ing to keep it that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
 EXERCISES AT FELIX
 SCHOOL NEXT WEEK

Selma, May g. s.-(special )-Commence- exercises of the Felix Consolidated school will be held May to 10
 On Sunday, May 8, the commencement sermon will be preached by Dr. J. A. Howard. Misses Grace Black and Eerom Griffin of Judson college will be present and will give special music on the violin
 Exercises Monday night will be given by the students of the primary and ele- mentary grades, to consist of a play drills, readings. recitations and music.
 Tuesday morning Superintendent Omer Carmichael of Selma will deliver an ad- dress to the senior class Brief talks by member of the local on education and the presentation of diplomas to the grad uates will be other features of the pro gramme.
 On Tuesday night, May 19, the last exercise will be held. It consists of three short plays, The Mischievous Niger, ''Joy San" and 'Out in tho Streets" The programme will last two hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07


 What became of the lost Black plan is still a mystery Made out by the general board guarded with the great est care. handled by the proper au- thorities, it was carried into effect and then it vanished utterly.
 The discovery that one of our secret it was too late to have any effect on the situation. But that did not prevent the newspapers making the most of the sensation, especially such as, for political reasons, had it in for the navy department
 They would never have heard it was missing, nor would we have known it was missing, had we not looked it up for the purpose of proving to certain clamorous critics that we had not gone to war without plans. Long ago it had served it's purpose as plan, and, as we supposed, had been filed away with thousands of other documents for purposes of record. But there we were wrong. The plan had not been filled away, nor could any trace of it be ound. To this day it has not been found. And it was an important plan--at he time it was used. It was a plan o( vital importance
 NAVY'S BLACK PLAN"
 The navy for many years has had 8 set of plans to cover possible situa- tons which might develop in the Att lantic. the Pacific, the Caribbean sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07


 route. The mine laying at Queenstown was, as likely as not, simply coinci- dence.
 And so I am satisfied in my own mind that the missing plan, the Problem So- lution, Black" will yet be found care fuliy-too carefully hidden away in the navy department. I have never believed it was stolen, or that it in any way fell into German hands.
 The explanation of it's vanishing, l think, will be found to be quite simple and will show that it was due to an over anxiety to preserve the plan in absolute secrecy.
 As l have said. but one copy was made of it. It was probably given into the care of Capt. Volney Chase, chief as- sistant to Admiral Benson, and a man to whom matters of the utmost importance were frequently committed Captain Chase was an exceedingly able and un- sparingly devoted officer. It is not un- likely that he put the "Black plan prob lem away in some secret drawer or cab
 met, contidng in no one as to its where abouts.
 TOOK SECRET TO GRAVE
 Then, in June, 1917, worn out with all
 most ceaseless work, he died-died sud-
 denly. So far as we know the "Black
 plan problem was never seen by any
 one after the death of Captain Chase.
 He probably took the secret of it's hid
 ing place with him. Certainly, no enemy ! learned it as long as it was locked in 1 his brain. 1 Ane of our latest detroyers is named l after him-the Chase He merited the
 honor, and I was glad to pay that tribute
 to his memory.
 (Another article by former Secretary
 Daniels will be printed tomorrow)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07

Dick-up in town again-oh! had he come because he couldn't keep away from her?
 She hoped so+-timidly. Mary wasn't in the least conceited That dreadful telephone The suspense of waiting for a faint, ghostly volce that didn't come.
 We'll, life was full of disappointments. One must be philosophical Was Dick sitting-even now--in some stuffy railway phone booth with three rickels in his hand-being perpetuallv told the line was busy?"
 The tinSle of bicycle bell out in the street caused Miss Mary to cease her own adorning at the mirror and to dart out to the landing, listening. Silence. It had only been false alarm i Crestfallen, she returned to her own room.
 Dick-small wonder to it-had grown discouraged and, had ceased his efforts! Hope was over.
 The sharp ting! ting! of the phone bell sounded in the hall, clear, unmistakable. In three seconds Mary had the receiver off its hook and pressed against her ear. Some careless person had left the fronr door open, and the hall was very cold
 Hello Hello Is that you, Dick?'' l Ine operator s voice came DrlSkly. "Is this Chelsea 0202 ''
 "Yes-yes, cried Mary. eagerly
 Hold on a minute-someone Is ring ing you from a call office l faint, humniing sound came drift ing on the wire
 Then mans voice.
 "Can I speak to Kate O'Shaughnessy?'
 Kate! The little Irish maid Rates sweetheart! It wasn't Dick at all,
 Wait minute!' With lips that trem- bled oddly, Mary rose A gust of cold night air came sweeping from the open door behind her. She wrapped her fadded blue kimono tighter round her turned to close the door, and
 A beloved, well known face was smil- ing down on herr'
 Dick Dick! It's really your The CT, escaped her as. Dick caught her in his arms. "oh, Dick-this wretched tele- phone"
 sweetheart! The instant I was 'cu off I got taxi from the railway sta tion and came straight on here. Get or your gladdest rags-were going out tc dinnerl''
 Monday-Dinner for Two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
Al Cupid's Coll
 By MAY CHRISTIE
Copyright, 1921. by tn. Mcclure Newspaper synde...
KILL The Phone Fiend!

So sorry!' came floating airily along the wires. There's nothing can do! You'd better hang up the receiver, and the party may possibly ring you up againr
 Mary,s heart sank, But there was nothing for it but to obey. She placed the receiver on it's hook and drearily regarded the now silent instrument. minute passed away. Two minutes. Five.
 The door of the parlor suite opened and an elderly gentleman came out.
 Excuse me, Miss Drew, l wish to use i the 'telephone"
 l-fm waiting for a phone call. The operator cut me off' faltered the girl. 1 Oh, l won't be more than a few min utes. My business is rather urgent The gray haired gentlemen spoke firmly. Mary had to rise.
 He took her chair beside the instru- ment. With a deliberation that was maddening he perused the phone book, seeking some address Difficulties arose in finding it. lie called on Mary to assist him And then he rang up "Information," engaging 1 in a voluble discussion with the opera tor there.
 | tanaliy switched back to the operator he got wrong number This didn' daunt him in the least. Calm and un- rrffled, he got information once again, and told the department what.he thought of it-which wasn't flattering
 Poor Mary was on tenter-hooks
 Dick couldn't possibly get his call with all this arguing on the wire.
 After ten minutes the gray-haired gen. tleman found his party" A long winded conversation then took place.
 Aad-when at last it was concluded the gray-haired gentleman rang up an other friend"
 Mary could bear the strain no longer She went back to her room, disconso- late.
 Then. after 10 minutes more, the click of tho receiver on the hook announced that the conversation was concluded, the wire once more free
 Mary frightened
 Surely Dick will ring up now-In get bis message It was 1.-the hour o1 the boarding house supper She couldn'i eat, thougll-under all this suspense.
 Mechanically she began to fix her haii before the looking glass. One must kit ] time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
HUDSON WILL CLOSE
 DURING WEEK OF MAY 2c

Selma May --(Special)-Judson col lege. Marion, will close May 2S. it was stated here today, and arrangements lave already been made for the special train which will bring students to Selma early on the morning of May 2i. The train will arrive here at 5:3o a. m. and will go on directly to Birmingham, al- lowing students to make connection to roints all over the state.
 Dr. Paul Bomar, president of Judson. was in Selma Wednesday and stated that preparations for the final com mencement exercises are almost com plete A large class will receive diplomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07

TNaHSes All ri8nIs reserved, 1ncluotng trans or other open waters. These plans originated with the general board, ot which Admiral Dewey was chairman until his death in January, 1917, and were kept up-to-date by frequent re- vision.
 The plan dealing with possible hos tilities in the Atlantic was known as the "Black plan" In February, 1917, in its revised and up- to the minute form. it dealt, of course, with the probability of war with Germany.
 On February 4, the day after Bern storff was dismissed, the general board had recomme ended in detail the princi- pal steps to be taken in case of war with the central powers-mobilizat of the fleet, naval districts and auxil- iary vessels; large increase of navy and marine corps personnel; nets and mines to guard ports and home waters against submarines, arming of mer- chant ships, and other measures, ana most important, arrange, as soon as possible, plans of cooperation with the naval forces of the allies for the joint protection of transatlantic com merce and for offensive naval opera tions against the common enemy"
 SOLUTION OF PROBLEM"
 The general war plan was compre- hensive; special recommendations haf been made as to the various steps we should take. But I wanted also a defi- nite statement as to the strategy ans general policy we should pursue upor the declaration of war. These studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
Story Tliling Hour.

Andalusla. May 6.---(Special. 1.-The chil- dren of Andalusia, between the ages of 9 and F years. will meet Saturday aft ernoon at o'clock on the lawn of Mrs Henry Opp for a story-telling hour. Miss Lola Smith will tell the stories. This has proven quite successful in 4Andaluss. and the children take advantage of the opportunity that is theirs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-07
Road Building Project

Selma, May 6.-(SpeciaL)--A. Y. Smith, head of the Fourth district highway of flee, accompanied by Colonel McCalla, assistant to w. $. Keller, state highway engineer, left Selma this morning for Choctaw county, where road building project is under consideration. Plans for the work were drawn up in the office of the Fourth district, situated in Selma.