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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
BACK-SCRATCHINC VS., BUSINESS

m IKI<& the past few days two matters appearing IN the columns OF
III The Herald have served 10 remind MS that we viii have an ees
seine citizens who would like 10 rec q return to the old alderinanic
form Of city government.
One Of these was q letter from a good citizen in which he ex.
pressed the opinion that the alderraanie form II more democratic ami
closer 10 the people and their wishes. The other was the news Of the
eic,ion IN Cleveland. Ohio, in which tasf grtst city. against the yo-
overwhelming majority, adopted the conmissionlnanaeer fora Of
overment essentially rs il exists IN this city. tne
Practically everyone agrees that partisan politics should hay. no
place IN municipal government. There Is plenty Of 'partisanship,
goodness knows, in IA other governmental divisions. We shouid
have one division, that closest to our homes, in which there is no soh-
si5essfion 20 interfere with ihaf Of the public welfare.
Cleveland "a the 6rt large rhy to adopt the coumission-msnsgs
the United States Its people have been helped by unseihsh leaders
and genuinely fearless newspapers, to think for themselves.
We do not have to 20 70 Cleveland, however, to find support for
the commission form Of government. We have plenty Of argument
here in Albuquerque. II Is the most Substantial argument known in
the realm of practical affairs a city government that is absolutely
banbhed the back serateher and given his place to business admins
tation.
We are goiag to need efficient business administration more and
more rs demand enf0rces upon MS the new and enlightened program
Of municipal improvement. The back-scratcher thrives best during
periods Of municipal improvement, when large expenditures are be-
ing made.
It is true that there was 8 friendly, easy companionalle, SocisbIe
air among those who used 10 cnngregate in the aldermapie chamber
in days gone by-at least these conditions prevailed among the boys
who were Ia charge. Sometimes they were republicans, sometimes
they were democrats. Whichever side was in the majority basked in
the sunshine of prosperity; while the feet of the minority froze. Cit
isens who served the public in those days were good citizens. They
simply worked under a different system; that one in which 'the good
fare could be looked out for without hurting the party. IL was safe
guarded. Otherwise IL was not.
We have stepped out ahead Of the procession in this matter Of
undermining our city government. Let's hold the lead
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
Special Interests
In Need Of Control

Optimism prevails throughout the
country. business sees hone for re-
viyal. Labor h hopeful and confident.
Capital secs Investments safe guarded.
Government secs Improvement every
where. These conditions are coming
In spite OF the influences which have
been causing uncertainty and "A
The %disrupting Influences which have
been responsible Tor much OF the in
stability dissatisfaction, aud unrest
are growing weaker and less danger
Qua.
For example. thore5s the politician
who has stood in the way OF con-
strncsiVc legislation which will stimu-
late business. revive industry. stabilize
exchange. create employment and en-
courage Investment. when he knew
that delay would d~oprcciate almost
every kind OF property In the country
and otherwise prolong the return TO
normally. OF all whose aims remain
seif-centered while tho country is
passing through his period OF de-
preston and rctrenchmcnt. politicians
who exploit existing postwar condi-
ions for political advantage. and
fIce-holdcrs-rcprcsertatlvcs ot the
pcoplc-who work Tor class legisla-
ton ana local gain, and attempt TO
delay or defeat policies and measures
WITHIN hthiu htntltl the tNilNt hhhM=
ny. mareiy because Of political con-
sidera'ions. are the most contemplate.
Such leaders should be defeated at
the polls.
Then there's the class OF unstable
individuals, Who have no money to
invest or constructive Ideas 10 offer.
who make no contribution tn thu Inc
dustrial wealth OF the nation. but who
spend their time agitatiug and cTca'-
Ing fuCtional dist urbnuccs. who's vf-
forts are directed against private
ownership and management in an at
tempt to establish owner
ship ana control or an public utilities
and natural resource Industries; and
the effect OF their efforts has been TO
discourage investment and "a prevent
the untfimmelcd development OF
these industries. Then there are cor
ain labor groups whose purposes are
clannirh nnd who's efforts are de-
voted To their own selfish interests re-
gardleSs OF the effect which the ac-
complishmcnt OF their aims might
have upon the country aud the people
as a whole. Their viewpoint IN mar
rowed 10 the program Of getting
everything possible FOR themselves
while tho getting Is good irryspect-
i've Of the hardship. burden. o. dam
imposed upon others. All Of
theue are rapidly becoming impOtent.
since the latent energy and aggrcs-
sivo spirit OF determined aud loyal
American citizens have been aroused.
Optimism must be restored, and
confidence must prevail instead Of
uncertainty and diatrust. II tho coun-
try IL to bee rchabilitated and business
Is TO be given an impetus toward COM
plctc recovery Sand normal activity.
-.u Nla. ..-N A. -U. IA a
b. the sincere efforts ana constitute
tive policies of mon who are duing
thingH Ia the business aud dustr rial
world and who represent the true
ideai OF Americas thought aud
action.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
Withdraw Request
For Resignation of
Mrs. Ruth c. Miller

SANTA FE. Nov. iS.-The state
board of education's request FOR Mis-.
Ruth c. Miiler's resignation As di-
rector OF vocational education has
been Withdrawn.
The motion by Mrs. J%Osephine
Lockhard. carried unanimously. ~ L..
EniOe, Benito 4. Baca aud State su-
p-erintendent Conway voted aye"
Before the motion Conway referred
20 the pleas made by g. J. Roberts,
former Justice OF the supreme court
and Mrs. n. 4. Asplund and Mrs.
Adclina Otcro-M Warren and said rep
rescntatives Of the women's organiza-
tionH also had approached him per
sonslly and asked that Mrs. Miller
be given the samc consideration AS
]. n. Wagner. former state school
superintendent, and also named Ia
Travelling Auditor Whitticr's report.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Az BND TO WOHRYi-Be careful FOR nothing: but IN everything
- thr prayer and supplrntinn with Thanksgiving let our requests
= te made known uniet iod Ana the peace OF God. which paaath
~ esisfasndine shan keen ypur hearts ana minds through Christ Jesus
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
OUR NEW

citation
The contemplated purchase Of
$50. 600 certificates OF Indebtedness.
to be issued b. Harding county. b,
h state treasurer from permanent
funds brings up some Interesting
questions with reference TO the
finances of the counties Of Catron
and Harding crcated by the last
legislature.
with reference 10 his purchase OF
| certificates OF Indebtedness, IL Il a
sound policy FOR the state treasurer
to Invest school. Institutional. or other
permanent funds In securities not
readily Eilablc In the open market ?
u Is claimed that these securities are
not n good Investment. because Of
defects In the law providing for them.
because the levy Is not to be made
within the five mills limitation. or
because no vote has been taken upon
the mourning of the debt In the
case OF catron county. the o or
certificates OF Indebtedness nuthOr-
lied to be- ISSUED was $4,000 when
were purchased by the Reserve state
bank.
In connection with the foregoing.
attention is also called to the auth
orization found In the Rct creating
Harding county FOR the county TO
issue certificates OF indebtedness. the
proceeds OF which were intended to
be used to assist In constructing a
high school In the act. This seems
to be clearly a form of special LEXIS
lation forbidden by the constitution.
Furthermore. the acts creating
these two new counties provided for
the issuance OF bonds for courthouse
and Jail purposes I'm the name
provided by The constitution In
spite 81 this specific provision. there
Is iu contemplation an effort To issue
these bonds without submitting Them
to "A vote OF the people as the consti-
tuition requires The reluctance to
submit the bonds h probably due TO
the fear that the people will not
favor the issue until they have de
trrmined as to the proper location
OF the county seat.
As a matter OF fact, new counties
are created upon the insistencc OF a
Few only aud all necessary adjust
mcnts are attempted 60 BE- made by
conflicting Interests In the legislature
with little opportunity left FOR the
people to pass upon the arrangements
which may be agreed upon. As a
result. We have five new counties
created since 1917. each with a low
valuation and high tax rate. II seems
a sensible suggestion that the con-
stitution should contain Il provision
as TO the method whereby new coun-
ties should be eau The follow
ing sections from "A Model state
| Constitution" is submitted for con
/ alteration.
section /. No new county shall bc
created aud no existing county shall
/ be subdivided unless the question H.
aHuIUaHFF4I Ia ia. IUIW AnEnNlaI mr.
registered voters OF the district or
districts affected at a regular or at
a specially called election, and is APP
/ proved hy a majority OF such voters
| voting thereon In the district or dis
tricts affected.
and duties al cousty roy.rnment
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
Governor Commutes
Sentence of Man
Who Was to Hang

SANTA FL. n N, Nov Ib-"IIoV.
". e. Mcchem has commutcd TO life
Imprisonment the sentence of VIII
liam Murrah of Carlsbad. found guilty
on Il charge OF first degree murder Tor
the death OF his brother. John. and
who wsB sentenced to be hanged to-
morrow John Murrah's death 10 al
legged 10 have resulted from poisoning
The district Judge. ~ jurors. county
commissioners and district attorney
recommended clemoncy. as Mu-rah
dSnco.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18
DOLLAR DELUSIONS

THE dollar as a measure Of value. is foolng a lot of people these
days just as the worthless German mark is throwing Germany
into a delerium Of speculation. Its Oh in the measure Of the de
fusion.
"A big faail0fder house moanS because It's business for September
1921 shows a "loes 81 - per cent from september 1920. There IS
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18

cold winttN weather II just around
The corner Time 10 provide yourself
with q pal ~ warm house slippers.
We have all Sizes in a large variety uf
coiofs az very reasonable prices g.
VENUE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18

II ~ proposed IN washington 90
merge tho War and NAVY department.
a single department Of national
defense.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18

Fig N whistle Candies. Hot Choo-
late. Fats. sweets. Dancing.
College n n
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18

such a loss in dollars but its own figures show that in September,
1921, i got i2249 orders and shipped 5lT5 tons Of goods. compared
with 30e6l orders and 3,i3s tons Of shipments in September. 1920
Actually more business has been done this year than last Much Of
the misery Of today's alleged depression is in the moaning Of thosr
who refuse 10 see that imitation value viii not sland up m dclntion
periods.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-11-18

OF the i.f7e marriages On the Rhine
district In Germany. last year. '2e
wore ~ American soldiers aud hau-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16
GERMAN TRIALS.

Several men now or formerly officers in the
German army have ben tried for the commission of
various ofenses against the recognized rules of war
fare during the late war. These charges have in
GUIDED the shooting of prisoners, the maltreatment
|ot prisoners IN German camps, and Others Of like
nature. There have been some convictions and
some acquittals. In a few cases prison sentences
have been imposed. One thing, however, stands
out quite clearly inN connection with these trials.
namely, that German officialdom as represented in
the German courts has not yet been rid of its OBJ
session lnstavor OF the irn1nunity@So the army from
the rules which govern every other department of
society. The German army has been a sacred and
thing. Its uniform carried with it privil
eyes enjoyed by no one. else, and in all respects the
civilian was considered decidedly inferior TO the
regime and it is also characteristic of the new. The
army can do no wrong. The subordinate officer
placed on trial for brutal violations Of the ordinary
considerations of humanity in his military acts was
when he showed in his defense that he
was merely abeying the orders Of his superior off
Ger. 1t those orders involved murder or rank bru-
|taity in any form the existence of such orders con-
a perfect defense, and the man was acquit-
ted. On the other hand, when the defendant was
"a superior officer, he was acquitted point blank.
a concession was made to form. on the
sentencing of a minor official, as a sort Of cloak for
the acquitta1 of the high Official.
The whole situation resolves itself practically
into this: That Germany still considers her army
privileged to do anything and holds the members
|ot that body responsible for nothing. A distinct line
lot cleavage exists between the soldier and civilian
and between military and civil life, and to that ex-
tent and in that manner the old military considera-
ton still persists.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16

Il emntv Ne was surprised. He found
the coach.house door forced and the
~rnotnracar inside It When he went
"a hfa luncheon he broughtHthe Jews
~ M discovery to the depot sas =
me party followed the, Commis2i
saire along the drive 70 the coach
" viii have the car brought
out" said Hanaud to Servettax.
go "a Powerful Chr.
IT was q big and powerful machine
with q limousine BODY, !uxur1opsly
dtted and cushioned In the shade OF
= light grey. The outside panels Of
the car were painted e dark grey.
The car had hardly been brought out.
into the sunlight before cry Of
stu~pefaction burst from the lips OF;
Perrtchet. Sgg #s
"oh.n he cried. In utter abasernsant.
II shall eve forgive m-yseif-never
.why?" Hanaud asked, turning
sharply as h 9 spoke.
Perrfchet vas standing with hts
round eyes staring and his mouth:
agape.
because, monsieur, ] saw that car
lat 4 o'clock this morning-at theA
corner OF the road-not fifty yardai
from the Villa Rose
what" cried Ricardo.
you saw IT." exclaimed Wether~
mill.
Upon their faces were reflected now
the stupefaction of Perrichet. i
"But you, must have made q miss
take" said the Commissaire.
mo, no, monsieur" PerTichet In !
sisted. '.It. was that car. It was that
number. It was just after daylight
7 was standing outside the gate OF
1.-the villa on duty where NJ. let Com
missaire had placed me-. The car p
peared at the corner and slackened
speed. It seemed to mo that 1t was
going to turn into the road and como
down past me. But instead the driv-'
er, as IL he were now sure of his way,
put the a at its top speed and went
on into. AK
was any. one inside the car7a ask
ed Hanaud. q.
NO, monsieur; It was empty
"But you saw the drtver" exchim-
ed Wethermill.
eyes; what was he like!' cried the
ICommissaire
Perrichet shook his heed mourn-
fully.
HE wore a tale mask over. the up
per part of his face, and had a little
black m~ustache, and was dressed ina
Il neaVy greatcoat OF aplue W1La q WHITE
collar"
'"That is my coat, monsieur" said
Servettaz, and as he spoke he lifted
it up from the ~chauffeur's seat TT is
Nine. Dauvray's livery"
Harry Wethermill groaneds aloud.
We have lost him. He was with
in Dbl grasp-he, the nNurderer!-and
he was:allowed to. go!." "A
Perrichet's grief was pitiable.S
Monsieur" he pleaded, "a a
slackens its speed and goes on again
lit is not 50 unusua a thing. + did
not know the number Of Nine. Dau-
ways car. I did not even know that
It had Disappeared" and suddenly
tears OF modification filed his eyes
"But; why do ! make these excuses?,'.'
he cried. ut is better, M. Hanaud,
} that I go back to my uniform and
stand at the street corner. I am fool
ish as I look"
:, Continued In Monday
: Evenings Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16

- G t&&
Let all who will, sing after Deaths
The sky is blue today,
The blossoms everywhere about make
sweet the breath of! May, =
The dead have passed from pain and
care; but here the living throng
zee beauty and this friendly smile to
cheer their way along,
And life Is good and life is sweet as
men are brave and true,
And laughter lives and Joy is borpt
when kindly deeds they do. Z
T know there is a heaven to be, bat LEE
me- prove my worth
BY tightening the loads Of care which
burden men on earth,
let me sing the living joys, the
fragrant morning breeze,
The roses jeweled fair with dew. the
sunlight or the trees;
Though after death come rest and
peace to every weary brow,
There Is a wealth of happiness for all.
who're living now.
So / would sing the living world, the
Y world that now we see,
With children playing in the sun and
blossoms on the tree;
And ITwould sing the friendly hearts
which help. us all to smile,
deeds Of kindness everywhere
which make the world worth
And I would walk the ways Of men.
and with them take and give
And learp. with all the care and, strife.
I That It Is good to live.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16
H. n. WELLS.

It is seldom that the people Of the. community
receive such a shock as vast lt by the people of
Grand Forks yesterday when the death Of II. N.
Wells became known. No longer in his youth, Mr..
Wells was, nevertheless, in the prime Of life and
ordinarily in excellent health, and apparently des-
tined to life for many years and to continue his
career of usefulness which has characterized his
entire life. Most Of the business life Of Mr.. Wells
was spent in the city Of Grand Forks. For many
years a resident Of the city, BY his splendid quail
ties, he earned and received the respect and afec-8
ton of all who came in contact with him. Earnest,
industrious, progressive, public spirited, he en-
tiles Of good citizenship. Modest in demeanor,
quiet and unobtrusiye, he nevertheless occupied a
prominent place in every movement for the pro-
.gressive growth Of the city. In him, earncstness
and persistence took the place of aggressiveness,
and there is probably no movement for the better
ment of Grand Forks. which has not been promoted
by his faithful labor and unrernitting attention.
Prominent as he was in the affairs Of the city,
Mr.. Wells had not been an office holder, except on
occasion, his chief service in this capacity being as
IA member OF the board Of education. In that capac-
Iity he was known, as always, as a faithful and dill
gent worker, always attentive to the public interest
and deeply concerned in the work in which he was
Engaged. During the past two or three years he
had devoted special attention to the Boy Scout
movement and in general to the development OF
high ideals among the boys Of the community. His
departure will be a distinct loss to this movement
in Grand Forks and it will be. difficult to find a man
who will be able to devote as must time to that work
las did Mr.. Wells.
The business life of Mr., Wells has been ideal.
His property accumulations have been the result Of
his own diligent efforts. He has never been addict
ed to display. He has maintained his credit with
scrupulous attention to all his obligations, and he
may fairly be characterized as a model on which the
young business man may form his own career. His
death will be>regretted by all who knew him and
the vacancy which he leaves will be an exceedingly
difficult one to fill.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16
CHAPTER Vm.-Continued,

He W oSAASA AA4AA 20 IA -
away from before his face.
I'VE talk theories" he cried des-
perately, "of what may have hap
pened at the villa But we are not
by one inch to the maj and
woman, who committed the crime.
It is for them we have to search"
YES; but except by asking our
selves questions how shall we, find
them, M. Wethermill?" said Hanaud.
Take the man! We know nothing
Of him He has left no trace. Look
at this town of AK, where people
come and go like a crowd about the
baccarat-table! He may be at Mar
settles today. He may be in this very
room where we are taking our
luncheon. How shall VIZ find him ~
Not Sitting Stl1.
Wethermill nodded his head in q
despairing assent
II know. But It is 80 hard to ht
still and do nothing he cried.
Yes, but We are not sitting STILL"
said Hanaud; and Wethermin looked
up with a sudden interest. "All the
time that we have been lunchfng here
the intelligent Perrichet has been
making inquiries. Nine. Dauvray
and Mile. Celie- left the Villa Rose At
hve, and returned on foot 500 after
nine with the strange woman. And
there I see Perrichet himself waiting
Ito be sumnsonei.'"
Hanaud beckoned towards the
sergent-de-ville.
"PerTichet will make an excellent
detective" he said; Afor- he looks
more bovine and foolish in plain
clothes than he does In uniform"
Perrtchet advanced In his multi to
the table.
speak. my friend" " said Hanaud.
II went to the shop Of N. Corval.
Mile. Celie was quite alone when she
bought the cord. But few min
utes later, in the Rue du Casino, she
and Nine. Dauvray were seen togcth-
er, walking slowly in tho direction OF
the villa No other woman Mas with
them"
THAT is PITY aid Hanaud
quietly. and with ! gesture he dis-
missed Perrichet.
You Ba, We shall md ont moth
ins-nothinE.' said Wethermll, With
z groaa.
Moro sascam.
WI must not yet iose heart, for
we know q little more about the worn-
an than w do shout tho man" aa4d
Hanaud consoltngly. q
True" exclaimed Ricardo. eve
havo Helene Vauqutefsg description 81
her. We rraist advertise Il"
Hanaud smiled.
@But that - q hne GugEestion,sv he
cried. I'VE must think over that
and he clappe6 his hand to his fore.
head with q gSeture 81 seif-reproacia.
why did not such q dne idea occur
70 me, fool that I am! However. ~
Will call the head waiter"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16
SYNOPSIS.

Ribcardo. wealthy widower, is at Aix-
There he meets Wethermill,
who is lucky at gambling, a Made
moiselle Celie. who Is not SC lucky.
Celie Is companion to Madame Douvrayt
who lives at the. villa Rose, and is we'll
known for her wealth mt Jewels.
Madame Douvray Is found murdered
in her villa, and her maid, Helen Va
quier, is chloroformed. Hanaud, ia
nous detective, who is at AK on vaca-
tion assists the police in handling the
Celie is not to be found when the
murder is discovered. but footprints out
side Of the house are believed to be
hers. Servetaz, chauffeur, who was
away on a. holiday, when the murder
vas committed, tells that Celie told
him to ask for a holiday OF that day,
n herself arranged 1t.
Helene Vaquier tells Of spirt+ualistic
seances which Celie held at h Wills
Rose, and claims that sheexerted great
influence owe Madame Douvray, who
superstitious.
The jewels of Madame Dauvray, for
which 1t Is believed the murder was
committed, are found by Hanaud, in a
cache under the floor. Nothing is miss
ing save a few jewels she was wearing.
The maid, Helene vaquisr, is permitted
to leave the Villa Rose and go to the
home Of friends.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-16

RPeriencing one Of the most general and most OPP
|pressive heat waves in many years. Thesheat has
caused great personal discomfort, and many pros
|tations. In many localities disastrous storms have
II is impossible At this time TO estimate the crop
Ishrinkage due to excessive heat, butt will uh-
Idoubtedly cut an important figure in the totals this
fall.