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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
TAX COLLECTIONS
FOR NOVEMBER ARE
DISTRESSINGLY LOW

November tax collections ronutted TO
State Treasurer Strong amounted To
only $2547l.50, one OF the smallest
months collections on record. This
amount has been distributed among
the several funds and state institu-
tionS by Deputy Treasurer Margaret
Strong.
OF this total amount S6706W goes
into the state roads fund, S2,2354S into
the current school fund.
Other funds are credited as follows
War certificates, S447l3: Miscelane-
Gus. $3.50; Salaries, S5,l3o7S; Char
table institutions, SOL 10: Vocational
education, S2497+ Legislative eN-
pense, $2S23 Predatory animal and
rodent control S2S2 50: Mounted police,
S56472; Interest and sinking, Sl,l4Sle
Capitol contingent expense, SlH7S.
The several institutions are credited
as follows: University OF New Mex
leo, Albuquerque, So5o9S; Agricultur-
al college, Las Cruces, 81, ,22356; School
of Mines. Socorro, Sl4695; Military
institute, Roswell, S56472; Norcal Uni
versity. East Las Vegas, S62lO6; Nor
NAL college. Silver City, S542l9; Span
.ish-American normal, Fl Rito, Sl269S
Deaf and Dumb school. Santa Fc
S24S56; Blind school, Alamogordo
S3O4S9: Miners hospital Ration, SSI p
73 Insane asylum. East Las Vegas,
Soso9S: Reform School, Springer
5000: Museum OF New Mexico. San
Ia Fc. S2ol %: Girls welfare board,
So037: Historical society, $1,000; De-
partmcnt of public welfare. s2l+7S.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
GRADUATE NURSES ORGAN
IZE A STATE ASSOCIATION
AND ELECT OFFICERS

A State Graduate Nurses Associa-
tion of New Mexico was organized in
meeting of nurses held at the Pres
byterian Sanatorium in Albuquerque
last week. Over forty nurses were
present, including several nurses
from other parts Of the State.
The following officers were elected !:
President, Miss Teresa McMena-
min; 1st V-Pres., Mrs. Blanch A.
Montgomery; End V-Pres.. Miss
Catherine Taylor; Secretary. Miss
Bertha c. Rowe; Treasurer, Sister
Frances de Chantal.
A large membership over the state
is desired; all nurses interested will
please apply to the Secretary, Miss
Bertha c. Rowe, 7O3 West Silver
Avenue, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1t was decided to hold the first an
nual meeting next spring In Albu-
auerque, coincident with the time OF
the annual meetings of State Health
Officers and Public Health Nurses.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
EDUCATIONAL DEPART
MENT TEMPEST IN TEA
POT ABOUT SUBSIDED

The hearing which the State Board
of Education had set for today to
hear j. H. Wagner and examine his
vouchers for expenditures during his
term of office as state superintend-
ent, has been postponed for a short
time.
Mr. Wagner is ready for the hear
ing and prepared to show where and
how every dollar which came into
his hands during his two terms was
spent We understand the only item
now in dispute is one for a small
amount paid for interest by Mr.. Wag
ner at a time when there was no
money in his contingent fund and he
went out and borrowed enough per-
sonally to carry on the bushes until
taxes We're collected. He charged
this interest to the state, and as he
was of course not authorized to bor-
row money for the state, he will
probably have to pay this money
personally.
Mrs. Ruth Miller is also ready to
make her settlement with the state
and as soon as her accounts are aud
tied and allowed, will present her
resignation as vocational director.
The work heretofore directed by
State superintendent Conway thru
three assistants, one for domestic
science, one for vocational education
and one for trades and industries.
This plan is followed by some other
states. Half of the funds for these
branches are furnished by the Fed
eral government.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
STATE CONTESTS HELD
AT ALBUQUERQUE;
DEMING GETS FIRST

The State Declamatory and Ora
torical. contests held in Albuquerque
November 23rd, proved to be fitt-
ing climax to the State Teacher s
Convention.
There were five contestants in the
Oratorical contest which was held
in the Methodist church adjoining
the high school buildings. Albu-
querque won first place, their repre-
sentative being the only boy con-
testing. Santa Fe tied with Spring
er on thought and composition; de-
livery was also practically a tie,
Springer being awarded second place.
Although we did not bring home
a medal, Santa Fe has every reason
to feel proud OF its representation
by Katharine Van Stone.
The declamatory contest held In the
Albuquerque High School building
had nine declaimers representing the
following schools: Ration, Deming,
Albuquerque. Santa Fe, Las Vegas,
Roswell, Dexter. Springer and Gal
lup.
Deming was awarded the medal
for the first place, Las Vegas for
second and Gallup won third place.
Laughter and tears shared alike
throughout the entire entertainment
and as each contestant had finished,
the task of making the decision be-
came a harder one. Santa Fe did
not bring home honors. but never
the-less we are very proud OF our
declaimer. Carolyn Asplund.
We are hoping that more students
will try out for the spring contests
and we feel sure that We will reap
our reward then.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
NEW MEXICO PAYS LESS
THAN TWO-FIFTHS FOR
IT'S HIGHWAY WORK

Hereafter the state of New Mex
leo will have to pay only 3S.4s2 per
cent and the Federal government
will pay 61.5Os per cent Of the cost
of Federal Aid Highway work in this
state.
These figures we're officially re-
ported to State Highway Engineer
Gillett this week from Washington.
This is a great benefit to the tax
payers of the. state. Mr.. Gillett de-
serves great credit for this advan-
tage of half a million dollars a year
for New Mexico, as he. was one of
the very first men in the country
to go to Washington and personally
advocate that the government should
pay for the construction of highways
in the west in proportion to the
amount of land held by the govern
ment in each state.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
SPECIAL MEETING OF
STATE BOARD
IS POSTPONED

The special meeting Of the state
board OF education will not he held
today and tomorrow. it IS announced
at the office of John V. Conway, state
superintendent Of public instruction.
This meeting was called for the pur-
pose OF considering a digest made by
John Ioerns, state educational auditor.
with recommendation by Harry ;
Bowman. attorney general. upon
charges OF irregularities and extra
vagance in expenditures IN the state
department of education. as filed by
A. G. Whittier. state travelling aud
itor. Reason for the postpOnment Is
that neither Joerns nor Bowman has
had time to make his investigation
and report.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02

area 1920, 10000 acres; assessed
valuation 1919, S4,732,494, and
mean annual. temperature about SO
degrees.
San Juan County is located on the
northwest border; area. 5,476 square
miles; popultion 1920, 1898; alti-
tude, $500 to 5000 feet; cultivated
area 1920, 10000 acres; assessed
valuation 1919, $4,732,494, and
mean annual temperature about SO
degrees.
San Miguel County is located In
the northeast part of the State; area.
4,S94 square miles; population 1920,
22,S67i; altitude, $500 to $4,000
feet; cultivated area 1920, $4,000
acres assessed valuation 1919, $21,-
from so to Sc degrees.
Santa Fe County is located in the
north central part of the State; area,
1873 square miles; population 1920.
5000; altitude, $500 to 12,60O
feet; cultivated area 1920, $4,000
acres; assessed valuation 1919, SILL
799,775, and mean annual tempera-
ture about As degrees.
Sierra County is located in the
south central part of the State on
the Rio Grande; area, Ais square
mile; population 1920, 4,619; alti-
tude, 1000 to 10000 feet; cutivat-
ed area 1920, 5000 acres; assessed
valuation 1919, S6,130,734, and
mean anual temperature about So
degrees.
Socorro County is located in the
west central part of the State; area,
5000 square miles; population
1920, 14,061; altitude, 5000 to TO-
900 feet cultivated area 1920, 10,-
900 acres; assessed valuation 1919.
SIS, ,024,2S2, and mean annual tenn
perature about Sc degrees.
Taos County is located on the
northern border; area, 2,252 square
miles; population 1920, 12,773; al
titude 5000 to $4,000 feet; culti-
waited area 1920, $4,000 acres; as
sessed valuation 1919, $5,SO9,141;
and mean annual temperature about
As degrees.
Torrance County is located in the
central part of the State; area, g.
369 square miles; population in 1920
9,73l; altitude, $500 to $4,000 feet !;
cultivated area 1920. 10000 acres !;
assessed valuation 1919, SO, ,252, 500,
and mean annual temperature about
so degrees
Union County is located on the
northeast border; area. 5,370 square
miles; population 1920, 1860; al
titude, 5000 to 5000 feet; cultivat-
ed area 1920, 235,000 acres; assess
ed valuation 1919, $17,770,6S6, and
mean annual temperature about 81
degrees.
Valencia County is located on the
western border; area, 5,659 square
miles; population 1920, 1875; al
tltude, 5000 to 10000 feet; culti-
waited area 1920, 10000 acres; as
sessed valuation 1919, 16,S13,121,
and mean annual temperature about
55 degrees.
New Counties-The Legislature
established two new counties in 1921.
Catron and Harding Catron County
lies on the west central border, be-
ing created out of the western half
of Socorro County. The county seat
is Reserve. The estimated area is
about 1900 square miles. Harding
County, in the northeast central
part. was created out of eastern Mora
County and southwestern Union
County. Mosquero is the county
seat. The estimated area is about
$500 square miles.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
NORTH END WATER
PLANT INCORPORATED

The North End Water company
with principal office in Albuquerque,
has been incorporated for SSO10. of
which 5000 j. subscribed The pu--
pose Of the company Will be TO op-
crate a public water plant and sys-
tcm. The incorporators. all OF Albu-
aucrque. together with amount OF their
stock subscriptions. are a. follows:
". {. TahNtou. statutory agent. -
100: Florence l.. ThaNton. 500. W d.
Carr. 500: Scott Anderson. 500: John
r Simms. 500
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
THUMBNAIL SUMMARY
OF BUSINESS DONE BY
POSTAL DEPARTMENT

Washington. Nov l5.-Interesting
facts and figures on the volume OF
business done by the United States
postal service are contained in a re-
sumo of it's activities recently COM
piled by Postmaster General Hays.
With its 100000 employees. the post
al establishment handles l,7OOOOO let
tiers an hour, and sells l4OOOO0,OO
two-cent stamps annually, in addition
to 9,OOO.OOO stamped envelopes daily.
1t satisfies debts of Sl,5OOGO an
nually through the sale OF 100000
money orders, and handles 2,S0OOOO,-
600 parcels through parcels post
branches. The dead letter office finds
annually S55OO0 in unclaimed letters
and handles 100000 letters undeliy-
cred
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
DELEGATES TO THE
LEAGUE OF SOUTHWEST
CONVENTION APPOINTED

:. 3. Davis, Jr. of East Las Vegas
heads the delegation appointed by
Gov. Mechem to represent New Mex
ico at the convention of the League
of the Southwest, which will be held
at Riverside. California. on Dec =
g and 10. The other delegations are
Charles A. Nav. Santa Fe; Col Geo
f. Breeze. Sidney NJ. We'll. Albu-
uuerque: George F. Bruington. Az
tee: Gregory Page. Gallup: MaS
Nordhaus, Albuquerque: Leslie \
Gipett. Santa Fe: DR. David r Boyd
Albuquerque. By special request OF
the Kiwanis club OF Gallup. the gov
ernor added Judge Reed Holioman, oi
Santa Fe. to the delegation
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
JOHN ERVIEN REPORTED
SHOT AND KILLED AT
GALLUP THIS MORNING

Reports reached Howell Ervien
this morning that his brother John
had been shot and killed at or near
Gallup some time last night or this
morning.
No particulars have reached the
city other than that IL is said he
was shot by a colored man who was
arrested.
John Ervien was the Oldest son
of the late Robert p. Eryien Tor
ten years preceding his death the
State Land Commissioner.
John Ervien has lived in the east
ern part of Mckinley county for
three or four years. He had a wife
and two children.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
TWO CORPORATIONS
IN LAS CRUCES ARE
SUSPENDINC BUSINESS

Two corporations with principal Of
flee in Las Cruces. and having the
same office. have notified the state
corporation commission OF suspension
of business. They are the Mesilla
Valley Potato Growers association and
the Mesilla Valley Fruit association
IS. (. Hooklznd Is president and c
E. Locke. secretary
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
LOAN COMPANY DIssoLvEs

The DrOvers Finance corporation. OF
Carlsbad. has filed notice Of dissolu-
ton Of the corporation The corpora
tion was chartered on Oct p. with
an authorized capital Of SlgGo. which
was fully subscribed The statutory
agent was W J Lamb
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
2Oss4

That the hobo problem is a ser
ious one for both the railroads and
the public was pointed out by Dyer.
These figures" he said. show
that California is the Mecca for these
persons. and this means that the un-
employment problem for this winter
VIII be made worse by the presence
in this state Of such a large number
Of people who have no prospects Tor
employment and many Of whom have
no prospects for employment and
no intention of working.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
slo37s TURNED INTO
STATE TREASURER

Receipts OF the state corporation
commits sion for the fiscal wear whiCn
ended Nov. 20. we're S53-S5-ld This
amount exceeded BY 81 70 the total
of the receipts for the previous year.
The total expense OF maintaining ard
operating the commission. including
salaries. was SLOWS 10 less than the
total ci expense This sum OF Slo,-
$50 has gone into the state treasury
TO help reduce the states h. G l. IN
other departments.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
REPORTS NUMBER HOBOS
PUT OFF ITS TRAINS

In the month of October. 20.634
undesirable persons were put off the
trains or premises Of the Southern
Pacific Company. according to a re-
port made public by J. II. Dyer. gen
eral manager of the Company. The
report was presented by Dan O'Con-
nell. Chief Special Agent. and show
I'd that the total number Of persons
put off the Company's property from
January /. 1921 to October 81. was
15S.2S6. The October figures were
divided nv states as folloys
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-12-02
HIGH SCHOOL LOOSES
LAST GAME OF SEASON TO
THE SANTA FE INDIANS

The football season closed Thanks
giving day when the Indians won in
hotly contested game from the
high school.
The Indians kicked off to H. S.
on 20 yard line, and the ball was
run back to the middle of the field
From then on it was anybody S
game until at last the high school,
due to game plunging of Sena, and
the connecting with passes of Scar
borough advanced within a few
yards of line, and Sena was sent
over for a touch down. The goal
kicked by Stevens was successful,
making the score 10 in favor of the
High School, at the end of the first
quarter.
The second quarter, marked by
furious line plunges by LeedO, Ind
ian fullback, when he found a hole
in the high schools tough line, and
went over for the Indians first touch
down. The Indians failed to kick
goal and the half ended with the
high school having the better end
by the score 10.
In the last half the Indians sought
revenge and begun a series Of trick
plays, end runs, and line plunges.
The high school fought hard but was
forced back by their heavier oppon-
entS.
The game then went in the Ind
ians favor, series of touch downs
were made and when the final
whistle blew, the Indians were the
victors by the score of 27-7.
The game was well attended by
towns people, while the team was
well supported by high school stu
dents, who showed their spirit in en-
thusiastic yells.
Menaul Game
The Santa Fe High School met
the Menaul School from Albuquer-
que on Friday, November 11th in one
of the fastest games of the season.
1t was a clean hard fought game,
both teams displaying the results of
hard practice and good coaching.
Menau out -classed Santa Fe both in
weight and ability to play, though
it was by no means a walk off. Sena
starred for Santa Fe, making the
only touchdown scored by Santa Fe.
II was made by Sena intercepting a
forward pass and running 50 yards
for a touchdown. a lot of credit
should be given Scarborough in
clearing the path for Sena to make
his brilliant run Sena and stevens
were especially good at making gains
while Scarborough, Boyd and Ramon
did some excellent tackling. AS a
result of the game being on a holi-
day. a large crowd attended, both
students and out t-siders.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-09
WANTS TO HELP Others WHO
ARE II. The SAME CONDITION

right. / finally got bottle Of Nerv-
Worth and took it as directed and
now I want to tell you that I am
pleased to say ] am alright again.
Ny appetite and digestion are good
[ sleep soundly and my nervousness
is gone. l am no longer SUFFERING
with pains in my back and my kid
neys are acting properly. I am max
ing this statement for the benefit Of
others in the same condition so that
they will know what Wentworth will
do" This statement in itself tells
the whole story. If your nerve
orce is low, your whole system suf-
fers. If You are rot enjoying per-
feet health as you should, give Merry
Worth trial and if your first bottle
does not benefit you, your money will
be refunded. Be sure to get the
genuine in the large bottle which
comes only in the $1.00 size. Sold by
=. {. Shepherd and all leading drug
gist3 everywhere. IL
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-09
QUICK JUSTICE
IS METED OUT

The wheels Of justice moved fast
in the case of Harry Lattimar
negro, who was sentenced at VIII
hanson Thursday afternoon 10 hang
for a crime against a white girl com
mitted the day before. Almost OK
actly "a hours elapsed between the
commission of the crime aud the
imposition OF the extreme penalty.
Lattimar lured Wanda Varney, 8
year-old daughter of A. ]. Varney.
a travelling salesman of william
son, to a secluded spot and as-
saulted her. The girl, though said
to have been threatened with death
If she told what had happened, told
her mother Lattimar's arrest fo!-
lowed a short time later.
Lattimar was indicted by the
grand jury Thursday morning and
was placed on trial in circuit court
that afternoon. The proceeding was
brief. and in less than one hour az
ter tho first witness had taken the
stand the jury returned a verdict Of
guilty. Judge Bailey at once sentan
ced the negro 10 be hanged on Oc-
t0hcr T.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-09

sin.
Report of group chairmon.
Group No Nv. b. irvine,
wheeling. Group No. 2-George l..
cork, Parkersburg. Group No. g
s. II. Leblanc, Huntington. Group
10. w. B. Hines, White Sulphur
springs. Group No. 5-Bernard Nc
GIaugherty, Blueheld. Group No. 6
Oscar c. Wilt, Clarksburg. Group
No w. w. Woods, Thomas.
Adjournment until Thursday morn
ing at ! O'Clock.
Thursday, September 15-Mor1ing
Session.
Prayer, Rev. Gill l. Wilson, pas
tor, First Presbyterian church, Par
kersburg.
General discussion Of business con
didons. Delegates are urgently re.
quested to make a short report on
business conditions in their section
in order that a general survey be
made of the conditions prevailing in
all sections of the state, and it is
hoped that this discussion Will bring
out practical suggestions as to the
manner of dealing with conditions
now prevailing.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-09
Announce PROGRAM
FOR BANKER MEETING
Will Gather In Parkersbur0
Next Week.

Local bankers are interested in
the coming annual convention Of
the West Virginia Bankers Associa-
ton which will be held in Parkers-
burg on September II and Is. One
of the principal addresses viii be
made by u. S. Senator Irwin J.. Len
root of Michigan. BUSINESS conditions
in the state and the country at
large, reconstruction work and 9th
err matters will be under discussion
The business sessions will he held
at the Chancellor Hotel The pro-
cram for the convention follows
Wednesday, September 14-Morning
Session.
Convention called to order PROMPT
w at 10 o'clock. Prayer, Rev. John
Class. associate rector, Trinity Epis-
copal church, Parkersburg.
Annual address Of the president,
Fl. B. Lewis, cashier Kanacoka
Banking and Trust Co, Charleston,
Report of secretary treasurer. ].
s. Hill, commissioner Of banking,
state Of West Virginia
Appointment of committees.
Address, benjamin N. Anderson,
il, economist, the Chase National
Bank, New York.
Address. Hon. f. f. Morgan. gov
ernor, state Of West Virginia.
Recess until 2.30 p. m.
Afternoon Session.
Address. Hon. Irwin L. Lenroot,
United States Senator from Wiscon-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-09
Icy E. e {. oredIth.)


The family reunion" has about
replaced the old fashioned picnic in
West Virginia and the idea is being
SO generally tdopted by leading
families of the state that such gath
erings now provide the main out
door events OF the summer season
in this state. The gatherings of the
different clans at various places so
far this season have been important
social events in spite of the fact
that rain has interfered to some ex-
tent with the programs at several
Of the reunions.
The plan is for family to form
an association for social and histori-
cal purposes and while many Of the
organizations limit membership to
those Of that name belonging to
one particular family there are
many Of the associations that have
gone back far enough in their his
tory to trace all Of the people Of
that name in West Virginia to a sin.
sic source.
he family reunions are always
ENJOYABLE occasions for members
&c tie family or those long identi.
f~d with the family The annual
gent provides a set time for home
comlre1 OF mem bers of the family
living = other states and the par
ticU'a''v strong point Of the organ.
izatlc7s is that it brings all the
members Of the families together at
least once year. There are many
of these reunions where brothers
and sisters see each ever onlv this
once during the year II. 3ough they
may not live a hundred miles
apart. The family reunions are
particularly enjoyed by the older
folks and many of the associations
Edo honor each year to the oldest
IHving members Of the family.
i The big feature Of every family
STeunion is the dinner This feature
! OF the old fashioned picnic has
been preserved, There Is generally
! a program at which speakers are
heard. Sometimes the reunion as
sociations obtain prominent speak
ers for the occasion but it IS more
foften the Ease that the addresses
are made by members Of the fam
stiy who have mastered speaking
through being lawyers, ministers
Z or school teachers. There is no
feature Of family reunion that
gives better general satisfaction
than a talk by one Of the older
members OF the family IN which
( comparison IS made Of customs OF
modern times and years ago "wher
! was boy" The high integrity
of the early settlers Of West Vir
sinia Is always praised at these
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-09

Address, c. w. Whitehair, vice
president, Trumbull Securities Co,
cleveland, Ohio.
"The Last Crusade"
Recess until 2.30 p. m,
Afternoon Session.
Report Of committees.
Election of officers. diminished
business. New business. Selection
place Of next meeting. Adjourn
ment.