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The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-01-14

local land office by President Hard
ing, on December 20, and confirmed
December p, being recommended
by Senator Bursum and Secretary
of the Interior A. b. Fall.
Besides being prominent in polit-
zeal circles, Mr. Errett is also influ-
gntial in lodge circles. He is a mem
ber of the various Masonic bodies of
Clayton, and also a member of Bal
hut Abyad Temple, A. A. o. N. NJ. S.,
of Albuquerque. He is a Past Noble
Grand of Clayton Lodge No. As, /.
o. o. f., and a member of Clayton
Camp Modern Woodmen. and has
served at the head of that order in
Clayton.
His entire life in this community
has been one of activity, and in his
appointment the interests Of the
land office will be well served
MateO Luian, Receiver
In the appointment Of M9teo Lu-
jan, a more competent man could
not have been found for the position
of receiver. Like Mr.. Errett, he is
a self-made man. He was born near
Santa Fe, and has spent his life in
the state of New Mexico. He came
to this part of the state in 1885. en-
gaging in the sheep raising business
under the firm name of Lujan &
pinard, with headquarters at Buey-
eros. Their business was carried
on on n large scale, many times run
ming as many as 10000 head of
sheep. Mr.. Lujan also took an in
terest in politics, and was elected to
serve Union county as commission
er, in which capacity he rendered
very efficient service. At the ex-
piratiOn of two-year term he was
elected County Assessor, and served
in that capacity for two years.
When Robt. P. Ervien was elected
state land commissioner, Mr.. Lujan
was appointed as his assistant, and
served in the state land department
for nine and one-half years. He
then left the state land office to
become Assistant Secretary of State,
in which capacity he served >two
years. His appointment by Presi-
dent Harding as Receiver of the land
office here was received on Novem-
ber 2, 1921
As a clerical man, Mr.. Lujan, with
his long experience, is well qualified
for the position he has taken, and
that department in the land office
will be we'll taken care of. The
News extends its congratulations to
these gentlemen, and predict that
under their administration the af-
fairs of office will be carefully
handled.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-01-14
POSTMASTERS WILL CASH
OUTSTANDING THRIFT STAMPS

The following is AN extract from
a bulletin issued from the office of
lhc Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
rral ON December 29lh:
After December -, 1921, thrift
stamps outstanding may be accept
ed by posimasters at % cents each
Whru affixed lu thrift cards in any
nrmbcr not over sixteen 10 the
card, ON account of the purchase
price of Treasury Savings Certifi-
Gates, new issue. and 81 Treasury
Savings Stamps or if the holder de-
sires they may be- cashed al face
value by poslmaslers from postal
funds
Heretofore IL has been ihe prac-
iice of cashing thrift stamps when
presented in fun cards and the new
ruling makes it possible % cash
them whether the card Is fnll or
not Some persons who have but
few Of these stamps will be- bene-
fitted by this ruling
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-01-14
CALL MONEY LOWEST SINCE 1918:
SUPPLY is GIVEN AS THE CAL SIC

New York, Jan. 1U.--LaII money or
day to day loans opened at 3la per
cent on the Stock Exchange today,
the lowest initial rate since 1913.
Unofficial or private loans We're
made at 3 per cent.
Time loans for 80 to 80 days Wcrr
made at AZ per cent on mixed col
lateral and 4 to & months money was
offered at i3-4 per cent ON mer-
chant paper These are the lowest
quotations in over two years. Plep-
titude of money was one of the fac
tors responsible for the low rates.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-01-14

cause The taxpayers any inconven-
fence; in fact il may work to their
advantage An extension of thirty
days has hccn granted before penal
ly vii. be added. and this will give
the taxpayers a little more time.
Another lhine that Mr.. Scarlotl
has to contend with is that the law
governing the work Of the Assessor
was changed at the last session Of
the legislature, and instead of one
assessment period, there are two.
The law requires That real estate
and personal property shall be as
sessed on January list. and that the
assessment Of live stock shall begin
on May lsl The assessment of the
real estate and personal property
is handled by mail, and the assess
meni Of livestock will he handled
by appointed deputies in the field.
This new law is putting double work
on Mr. Scarlott. While ne is ex-
tending the tax rolls Of 1924 he is
also handling the assessment of real
and personal property of 1922. He
says that all of this work will be
complete on schedule time.
One thing that will be of interest
10 the farmers and stockmen is that
in Mr. Scarlott they have an assess
or who has a mind of his own and
who is not afraid to express himself
when the occasion demands. He
has his own ideas i'm regard to the
value Of stock. and believes i'm deal
ing eQuitably in making his assess
mcnls. At the recent meeting held
in Santa Fc. at which the valuation
Of livestock was considered and a
schedule adopted. Mr.. Scarlott stood
out against the adopted schedule and
refused to sign the schedule until
the clause. insofar as the same may
he Just and equitable. both TO state
and taxpayer was inserted This
clause gives the assessor the right
lo judge the value and if the sched-
tlle is considered too high or too low
he has the right To set the Valua-
'iion. This schedule is now being
fought by the slockmen of the state,
which shows that Mr. Scarlott was
right in his contention.
This short outline of the manner
in which the work is being handled
in The assessors office shows that
the faith of the voter in Mr.. Scar
lott has not been misplaced. and
that he is conducting his work along
the lines of economy and efficiency.
Mr.. Scarlolt is The right man in the
right place, and as long as he serves
the county, the county will get value
received for eNerY dollar he sponds
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-01-14
HOWARD MOORE PRAISES
CLAYTON'S MOVIE SHOW

Howard Moore, who recently left
here to take NJ work in the Roswell
land office, writes 10 Stats Rankin.
praising the class of pictures shown
here. Mr. Moore says:
Dear Slals: You can sure
tell all tine folks you have better
picmres and later pictures than
they promote here.
Howard N. Moore"
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-01-14
FIRE DESTROYS THE Old
CIENONS R00MlNG HOt ST

4 fire early this morning COM
plctely destroyed the Clemons room
ing house on Chestnut street The
origin of the fire is unknown. II
broke out IN the kitchen and had
eained such headway before being
discovered that it was impossible 10
save either The building or the con-
tents
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
Methodist Prayer Meeting
Has Record Attendance
Mrs. Perrys Class Was in Charge of
Service With Splendid Program.

The continued growth in interest
and numbers in the mid-week service
at the Methodist church was evidenc-
ed Wednesday evening, when Mrs. J.
P. Perry's class of young women were
in charge and greeted by perhaps the
largest crowd seen in years at a pray
er meeting occasion.
The theme of the hour was Love
The class song, Loyalty to Christ, :"
was the appropriate opening number.
The Bible definition OF love given in
that matchless prose poem, the 18th
chapter OF lst Corinthians, was read
by Mrs. Clarence Williams. Scripture
texts on brotherly love were given by
the congregation Proof of Eternal
Life" Is John 3-14 was given by Miss
Hilda McRee; Proof of Love Toward
God" LIST John 4:20-21, Mrs. George
Dozier; "A Purifying Love" lst Peter
1-22, Miss Frances Peddy; Love Re
CURED by God" LIST John AZ, Mrs. J..
B. Petty; Love Implanted by the
Spirit" Mrs. Homer Collier; How
Christian Love Makes Manifest Saliva
ton" John 1885. Miss Corinne Lew
is. An impressive number following
the profitable Bible study of the
greatest thing in the world" was the
solo, q Love to Tell the Story" rem
dered by Mrs. Jack McNulty. Short
talks were made by the ministers pres
ent and the service closed with a pray
er in keeping with the general topic
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
Twenty-Eight Babies
Were Guests at Party
Frank McNulty the Second Celebrates
First Anniversary.

For dantiness and beauty the birth
day party Tuesday which marked the
first anniversary OF Frank McNulty H.,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jack McNulty,
eclipsed any of the seasons social al
fairs. Twenty eight OF the healthiest
and handsomest specimens OF baby
hood to be found in the world assem-
bled to do honor to the young host.
Baby colors OF pink and white pre-
vailed throughout the attractive home
in the decorations. refreshments and
other details. The beautiful birthday
cake came all the way from Virginia
sent by the maternal grandparents, 1t
bore one burning pink candle, and was
wreathcd in pink flowers. The little
folks were on their best behavior from
the beginning OF the festivities until
goodbves were said. Each little guest
drew from a large Washington pie"
pretty souvenir OF the happy affair.
The refreshments were prepared with
especial care for the pleasure and COM
tort OF the tiny tots Angel food cake
and custard cream being served dam
tily served with no fear of upsetting
the digestion of the dimpled darlings.
A fine picture was made OF these fu-
ture bellies and beauX OF Dawson as
they were prettily grouped on the
lawn
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
WANT FUNDS FOR
SWIM MING POOL
AMERICAN LEGION WILL ASK
PUBLIC TO HELP TOWARDS
LOCAL PLEASURE RESORT.

The. Davis-Daniel post, American
Legion, ever alive to any enterprise
which will help the town and commu-
nifty at large, will begin drive this
week to raise funds necessary to erect
Ia concrete swimming pool. AT the last
meeting of the city council a satisfac-
tory lease to the old pumping station
property in the northern part of the
city was acquired, and plans systema-
tiZed to make the project reality at
once. 1t is the intention OF the COM
mittee to push subscriptions to COM
pletion in a week if possible.
The pool will be constructed OF re-
inforced concrete, and be about sixty
by hundred feet. Bath houses and
all paraphernalia necessary to complete
a modern swimming pool will be in
stalled. The surrounding land will be
cleared and an excellent playground
for the kiddies made. In short, the
Inatatorium will be sight to point out
Ito visitors.
Dawson needs a pool here as much
as any amusement or recreation, al
though fine exhiliratihg swim is
more than an amusement-it is a ne
Icessity for health and exercise We
have felt the need OF such place for
the youngsters of the city in recent
years, and this will provide them with
la clean, wholesome afternoons enjoy
ment
1t is the plan OF the legionNmen to
first have the young ladies OF the city
sell the season tickets, which will cost
but FIVE dollars; thus you can swim a
whole season for a nominal sum. Now
is the time to test the civic pride OF
the county If you are asked to pur-
chase one or more tickets (and you
will be-, buy just as many as you pos
sibly can, because then you will know
that you are helping your community
as we'll as yourself Stand by the le-
gion, a patriotic organization compos-
ed OF the veterans OF the world war
and you will aid in the progress OF
your country. Following is the pre-
Iamble to the constitution OF the Amer
lean Legion:
For God and country we associate
ourselves together for the following
purposes: To uphold and defend the
constitution of the United States of
America; to maintain law and order;
to foster and perpetuate a one hun
bred per cent Americanism; to pre-
serve the memories and incidents OF
our association in the great war; to
inculcate a sense of individual obliga-
ton to the community, state and ma
ton; to combat the autocracy OF both
the classes and the masses; to maxi
right the master of might; to promote
peace and good will on earth to safe
guard and transmit to posterity the
principles OF justice, freedom and dem-
ocracy; to consecrate and sanctify our
comradeship by our devotion to mu-
tual helpfulness."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
UNION HAS A PAGEANT
Last Meeting of Local Chapter Was
Of Unusual Interest.

The outstanding feature OF the
March meeting of the Woman 5
Christian Temperance Union was the
splendid pageant arranged by Mrs. R.
r. Jones and Mrs. c. @. Wall which
striking1y presented various lines OF
work for which the organization
stands. The appropriate costumes,
some of them unique in design, car
ried out splendidly the idea each was
intended to convey and the disguise
was so clever that some OF those TAX
ing part were not recognized, They
were Miss Albrecht, Mrs. ]. w. Ken
nedy, Little Misses Mary Beth Jones.
Sarah Griffin, Sadie Beasley, Mary
Griffin, Martha Lamar, Mrs. E. b.
Durham, Mrs. c. A. Harris, Miss Alice
McCollum, Mrs. L. Lamar and Mrs.
J. H. Lewis.
Josephine Hunt, with her usual
grace and charm, gave a reading, I'll
Take What Father Takes" An APP
preciated number was the quartette,
"The Prohibition Song" rendered by
Misses Katie Bridges, Emma Mae
Baldwin, Josie Albrecht and Frances
Rauch. Miss Mary Lowrey played the
accompaniment
A strong request was made that the
pageant be repeated, and a public ser
vice is being arranged for next Sun
dav evening, March 10Th, at the Meth
odist church, in which the /. 7. L.
and w. c. T. L. will unite.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
DISTRICT PASTORS
MET IN DAWSON
IN INTEREST OF CENTENARY
MOVEMENT. MANY LAYMEN
ALSO ATTENDED.

All the pastors of the Americas dis
trict, except three, and a number of
lay leaders including Centenary treas
urers from the different charges, met
in .DawsoB~,Thursday preliminary to
l. the every member canvass to be put
on by the Methodist churches during
March in an effort to clear up out
standing obligations. DR.. w. c. Low
EFT presided over the two sessions.
Prominent speakers present were Mr..
j. S. Rawls, a leading layman from
Newport News, Va, who is giving his
entire time to the great Centenary
movement, and Rev. G.. w. Mathews,
conference Centenary secretary; Rev.
wv. H. Budd of Albany, and Mrs. n.
A. Ray, of Americas, district secretary
, of the Woman's Missionary Society.
After the usual devotionals at the
opening session Dr. Mathews intro
duced Mr. Rawls, who spoke enthusi-
astically of the wonderful achievements
OF the Centenary. Mr. Rawls' clear
conception of the objects and aims OF
the task in hand and his forcible expo
sition of the methods by which these
may be reached not only increased the
knowledge Of his hearers but inspired
them with renewed zeal and determi-
nation to go forward until their efforts
are crowned with the fullest success.
DR.. Mathews spoke along the same
lines, putting the strongest emphasis
on the good that will come to the
great body Of Methodists if the pas,
due pledges are met in spirit OF
willing sacrifice" The speaker was
frank to say that the pastors and 9th
err church leaders must show spirit
of self-denial by liberality to the
cause before they can afford to make
an appeal to the members OF their re-
spective congregations.
A very pleasant social hour follow
ed he full program Of the morning,
and a bountiful lunch was served the
visitors by the Dawson Woman's Mis-
sionary Society under the direction OF
Mrs. E. B. Durham.
The afternoon session was a rather
informal discussion OF he best ways
and means for carrying on this spe-
cial work. Mr.. Rawls explained in de
tail the plans formulated at headquar-
tiers for putting the great task through
| in March. The occasion was most en-
joyable and helpful, the attendance and
| interest being most encouraging.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
Tax Receivers Rounds

will be at the following places the dates and hours
ed for the purpose of receiving and county returns for
the year 1922 Land should be have the lots Of
land and numbers of acres off each lot
Sasser-o a. M to p m Feb 9th; March 10th; Mar 10Th
Chickasawhachee- IS to p m Feb 27th March 10th;
March 10Th.
Brentwood % a. M p. m Mar. 3rd Mar. 18th; Mar 80
Worne-10 a. M to noon Mar. 9th; March 2st; March 3s
Yeomans-2 80 to $50 p. M. Mar 6th Mar 2ls Mar 81
Parrott-9 a. m to p. H. Mar. 8th Mar 22nd; April 3rd
Cottondae a noon Mar. 9th; Mar. 24h April 4h
Pleasant Hill to p. M. Mar 9th; Mar. 24h; April 18th
Graves D. M to p M. Mar l3th Mar 9th; April 9Th
New Eleventh-lO to a. m Mar 18th; Mar. 27h Apr. s.
Dawson-at court house. a. m to p m March 18th. 25h
April ls 8th 18th, and April 10th to May st Book closes
May LIST.
ERNEST BALDWIN, Tax Receiver
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
STONE CASTLE CHAPTER
WILL MEET TOMORROW

Stone Castle Chapter, D. A. R, will
meet tomorrow "wednesday after
noon with Mrs. B. NJ Davidson at )
O'Clock. The occasion will be OF more
than usual significance, as it marks
the eleventh birthday anniversary or
the organization. 4 fine program has
been arranged. Change in the place OF
meeting was made necessary by the
illness Of Mrs. ]. NJ. Griggs, who was
to have been hostess for the March
meeting.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
LITTLE LOCALS
Lost Tire Was Found;
Yesbik Released From Jail.

Nick Yesbik, the Syrian peddler,
spent several hours in Jail on a charge
OF having appropriated a lost automo-
bile tire that belonged to Clyde New
man. The tire was found on the Daw-
son and Shellman road and Yesbik
was released.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
WANTS LEE STREET EX-
TENDED TO THE SWAMP

Mr.. R. E. Mcdowell appeared be-
fore the city council at the monthly
meeting of that body, and requested
that Lee street be extended from his
stable west to the swamp. He propos
ed to give the city a deed to the land
for a street. The matter was
to the street committee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
Monster Turnip Is Grown
By Terrell County Farmer.

A monster turnip sufficient to fur
nish meals for two or three families
has been left at The News office by
Mr.. J. w. Goode, who resides on
route D. This Terrell county prod
uct of such unusual growth is OF the
purple top variety and weighs eight
pounds, measures 81 inches in circum-
ference and 1917 inches in diameter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
Mr.. R. c. King Tells a Wonderful
Story About Rats. Read 1t.

For months my place was alive
with rats. Losing chickens, eggs, feed
Friend told me to try RAT-SNAP. /
did. Somewhat disappointed at first
not seeing many dead rats, but in a
few DAYS didn't see a live one. What
were not killed are not around my
place. RAT-SNAP sure does the
trick" Three sizes, SIC, 65c, Sis.
Sold and guaranteed by Collier Drug
Co., Dawson Hardware Co., and
Dawson Pharmacy.
Girls, remember Annette kellermans
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
WILL IMPROVE THEIR
SEVENTH AVENUE HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Griggs are plan
ming to remodel their residence on
Seventh avenue, material having al
ready been placed on the ground and
the work OF building will begin in a
short time. There is a general air OF
Improvement on that popular street If!
new residences and freshenng OF
the old ones by new coats OF pant.
The old-time moonlight picnics at
the swimming pool.
A swim day keeps the doctor away.
Long hot days are coming
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
MISS HARDEN IMPROVING.

Miss Mamie Harden is steadily i'm
proving, and it is thought that she will
be able to make the trip to Fleming
ton with her sister, Mrs, Keith Quar-
terman, who expects to return home
the latter part of the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
sToRK MAKES VISIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Love Cannon an
nounce the birth OF son on March
9Th, who has been given the name OF
Lovick Edward Cannon, jr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14
Offering Daily The Best of Pictures and Good Music
Palace Theatre
Dawson, Ga. Week Beginning March IA
THURSDAY

WANDA HAWLEY in "BoBBED HAIRS
story for girls who be different and for other folks
who know why All with fun and love and fabber
casting adventure Ron Comedy All girls with bobbed hair adj
mted free afternoon performance of Bodied Hair" Open
p 10 and 20 cents
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14

FRIDAY
WANDA HAWLEY in THE WAY OF MAID"
Scandalousy funny The captivating tale OF society
heess who plays the role of ladys maid her confusion and
embarrassment Educational comedy Open p 10 and 20
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14

A swim day keeps the doctor away.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-03-14

Girls, remember Annette Kellerman
The New York herald., 1922-06-17

others and that he was no longer able
90 renew Ehe 20 per cent. offer. When
he threatened 10 sue Mr.. Aioco told him
20 X ahead
The New York herald., 1922-06-17
PICTURE PRODUCERS
EXTEND CONFERENCES
Hope to Settle Differences Be-
fween Theofer OUners.

The series OF conferences between
VIII H. Hays. president of the Motion
Picture Producers and Distributors of
America. and the Motion Picture Thea
ter Owners of America, which started
on Monday. are TO be continued for
another week. II was decided yester-
day, because OF the encouraging prog
rcss being made This was evidenced
by the fact that the conference was
broadened out yesterday TO include the
Motion Picture Chamber OF Commerce.
This local exhibitors organization re-
Gently voted TO sccede from its affilia-
tion with the Motion Picture. Theater
Owners OF America, but its inclusion
was taken 20 mean that an effort at
reconciliation was proceeding satisfac-
totfiy. In fact. II was announced that
progress had been made In ironing out
the differences between the three or
ganizati0ns.
Ralph Hayes. representing the pro-
ducers' organization. stated that some
headway had been made In reaching
agreements regarding tho problems of
reducing the rental price of films and
evolving a new form of contract. two
demands made by the theater owners.
The New York herald., 1922-06-17
ALBEE DENIES CLAIM
OF SHUBERT IN COURT
81 900, 900 Action Now
Awoits Justices Decision.

Special Dispatch 10 TINS Nrw NoHg IiEHArn.
SYRACUSE, y. ". June i6.-ciafh 81
the Shubert Theatrical Interests against
the Keith Vaudeville Enterprises for
81, ,000, 600 as one-half share OF the
profits OF the Keith Theatcr Building
here is with Supreme Court Justice
Cheney for decision. The court to-day
ordered briefs to be filed and viii render
q decision.
The Shubert claim In based on an
alleged oral agreement between Lee
Shubert and B. +. Keith and A. Paul
Keith by which in consideration OF the
Shuberts aba ndoning the Grand Theater
for vaudeville they were 20 receive half
the profits OF the proposed Keith build
ing.
Edward T. Albee. head of the Keith
Circuit, on the witness stand to-day de-
MED the entire story told by william
+. Rubin. local Shubert counsel. on the
stand yesterday He denied Rubin knew
anything about the verbal contract or
bad ever talked with him about Il (;
that Rubin ever saw the plans for the
proposed theater or that he ever told
Rubin the Shuberts must be content
with one-quarter the profits instead OF
one-half.
Mr.. Albee told OF conversations with
Lee Shubert in 1914 when he did offer
him a 25 per cent. share la the profits.
This offer Shubert, rejected. The next
time they talked IL over was after the
death of A. Paul Keith and Albee told
Shubert that Keith's one-thlrd share
in the structure had been willed 10