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V OLDEST AND LEADING NEWSPAPER IN CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO VOLUME 20 CARRIZOZO, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1919 NUMHER 41 THE STEEL STRIKE AS A LABORJMSIS (The l.lli-niry DIkchI) Suspicions keep cropping out in the press comment on the steel Btrlkc that Samuel Gompors, he hiiul his onlcial indorsement of theatrlkc, is really "fighting with beasts at Ephcsus" in defense of the sanity and patriotism of the American 1'edcratlon of Labor, that vnst and powerful labor organization of which he lias been the leader for thirty-seven years. As many observers see it, the calling of the steel strike ut this time reveals the purpose of certain revolutionary radicals to wrest control from the hands of Mr. Gompcrs and the other moderate-minded leaders and place the Reds in the saddle, thus making it "the first gun of the industrial revolution." "Is the Federation to be an instru ment of revolutionists, or is it not?" demands the New York Tribune, which pictures the na tion waiting for the answer "in no lenient mood." Mr Go in per, remarks the Minneapolis Tribune, now faces the supreme test of his genius and resourcefulness if he is to "steer a course that will at once keep him dominant over the more rcdical clement in the American Federation of Labor and preserve to him the confi dence of the American public - which he won during this coun try's period in the war." Richard Spillane, writing in Commerce and Finance, says that the grip of Mr. Gompcrs on the leader ship of the Federation slipt dur ing his recent absence in Europe, and that the radical group who then seized virtual control was responsible for both the Uoston police strike and the steel strike. If such a shift of leadership has occurred, says the Philadelphia Evening Ledger, it has been ac complished "without the know ledge of the mnsses of intelligent workers who compose the Federa tion." Yet it can hardly be de nied, avrs the Newark News, that "there is an element in labor circles that wants the business, the property, the profits, and everything else but the respon sibility." Public apprehension of such ulterior motives may explain the fact, noted in many quarters, that this strike is uot a "popular" one. It will fail, says Secretary of Commerce Rcdfleld, because it has not the support of public opinion. "It is foredoomed to failure because it is tainted with the false spirit, the traitorous leadership, and the mi-American doctrines of the I. V. V" agrees the BulTalo Commercial. Its success, avers the Troy Times, "would be a long stride in the direction of Uolshevism." "It is difficult," remarks the Roches ter Times-Union, "to win a strike without the sympathy of the publics and that the strikers do not have in this case." The steel strike has "no public support," alarms the New York World, which predicts that if it collapses "there will be few mourners out side of radical leaders who have set out iu the spirit of the Ger man General Staff to establish tttalr claim of domination." The plain lack of hearty and general response by the steel-workers themselves," the New York Even Itig Post points out "is proof that the.strlke was not warranted and should not have been called." Those mills that continued to operate without interruption, des pite the strike, we are reminded, jmc manned, not by strike breakers, but by regular em ployees who refused to heed the strike call. Mr. Filzpatrlck, chairman of the striker' com mittee, admitted to the Senate investigators that only twenty per cent, of the steel employees were orgunized; and that the strike movement was initiated, not by the mill-workers them selves, but by labor-leaders from the outside. An Indiana Harbor dispatch quotes u spokesman of the -Inland Steel Company's workers ns declaring that ninety per cent, of Hint company's 7,000 employees were opposed to the strike, which he calls "a crime against the men that toil." Tills strike, snys Senator Kcuyoji, chairman of the Senate Com mittee on Labor, is "the first skirmish in an industrial war in the United States;" and the New York Times agrees that "It is industrial wnr iu which the leaders arc radicals, social and industrial revolutionaries, while their followers arc chiefly the foreign clement among the steel workers, steeped iu the doctrines of the class struggle and social overthrow, ignorant and easily misled." Tying Up Oil Production Lawyers, courts, state and fe deral ofllaials co inn in c public funds but add nothing to the pro ductive wealth of the country. After tying up nearly $500,000.- 000 worth of oil lands iu Cali fornia in litigation for seven years the case will now be ap pealed. Local and federal courts have decided that the lands were rightfully obtained by individuals and companies for mineral oil production. Hut of course, it makes fees and inportant litiga tion that employs an army of federal attorneys and other court ofllcials to appeal. What do the official classes care whether we arc running short on oil and oil products or not so long as they can draw salaries, lietween ofll cials obstructing and harrassiug industries and radicalism destroy ing business confidence our country ii between the devil and the deep sea. A Good Sign Tlip state papers are tilled up these days with announcements of improvement and advancement in numerous ways iu various sec tions of New Mexico, all of which is an indication that progress is here to stay awhile at least The state is juit ending a splen did crop year and with this a fact other developments are being brought on which will mean great things and increased wealth for this commonwealth. All this is a splendid sign of prosperity, of productive activity and of good businuss all over New Mex ic o The interest taken in every legitimate enterprise that comes to the surface, is another good sign, as is ulso the activity iu mining, stockraising, highway development and municipal im provement. All of which is evi dence that the people are busy and that things arc moving in New Mexico Springer Stock man. Oil In New Mexico Oil was struck near Gallup, N. M. at a depth of only 327 feet, by an Oklahoma company drill ing in that district, The welt Is producing from 15 to 24 barrels in 14 hours, with a specilla gravity of 45 witli a paralln base. It is also reported from Demlug that signs of oil have been found at Howie, and much gas. m Tfelrd M Cross (MiplR The present Red Cross cam paign Is a combined drive fur funds and for membership in the Red Cross. The war is over but there is a vast amount of finish ing up work to do, destitute fatnilcs must be looked up, re ported and cared for, loldteri are looking to the Red Cross to assist them to get their pensions and their insurance converted. So much after-war work has been shifted to the Red Cross that it has been found necessary to hire a paid secretary for the county. All counties of the state have at least one. In addition to the work already outlined the local chapters arc allowed to take up any home work that seems to need special at tention, Having in mind the terrible epidemic of "Flu" and other diseases of last winter, the executive committee has decided to secure the services of a graduated Red Cross nurse for the schools of the county for the seven months that yet remain of the school term after Nov. 1. 1919. The plan of having a Red Cross nurse for the schools has been tried and is growing in fa vor in other places. The plan is to have the nurse visit all the schools of the county, possibly in company with the County Supt. of schools give instructions in sanitation and prevention of diseases and hold herself in readiness to go to any community where her services arc most urgently needed. The executive committee has figured closely and find that -Iu order to pay our assessment to the national organization, pay the Red Cross nurse and her ex penses, it will be necessary that Lincoln County raise at least $3000. This amount is less than has been raised in other campaigns, but those who were in the last Liberty llond Campaign know that it is hard to get people to realize that it is just ns necessary to give now as at any other time und every one is urged to put in to the compalgn their best efforts. In the present instance five sixths of the money collected will be used in Lincoln Co. It has been decided upon to have the women and men work together In this campaign ai heretofore, but each local ir gunizatiou is advised to include on its committee one or more women. The Chairman of the Drive will appoint a local chair man for each precinct of the county, this chairman will In turn select his commitee. The appointees for the various pre cincts of the county arc yet to be announced. The $1000 to be raised by Lincoln County will be appor tioned among the various pre cincts of the county according to the taxable value of the property as shown on the assessment rolls. In the campaign no subscrip tions will be solicited until the 2nd. of Nov. Up to that time the campaign will be entirely educational and an effort to reach every man and woman in the county will be made, The 81 schools teachers of the county will be drafted into service, the American Legion will do its bit and every man or woman, boy or girl in the county is asked to volunteer their services and hold themselves in readiness to res pond to a call from the county chairman or their local oruaniza Hon. Four minute sneakers Will be used and a speaker will be sent to us uy tue state orgauiza tiou. One of the organizations which has been placed at the disposal of the Chairman of the Drive is the Boy Scouts. A "Flying Squad" for special duty already reported. They are at the service of the local organization jicrc and' if they are needed in other precincts their services can be had by ap plying to the county chairman. In some cases they may be sent out a half day iu advance of the speakers to distribute circulars, assist to prepare the hall for the meetings or do anything that the local organization may have for them to do. The squad consists of the following boys from the local schools! Roy Stlmmcl, Dayton llerron, Daniel Elliot, Herbert Tenuis, (corporal), Sydney Hust, William Johnson, Charles Scott, and John lloyd. In charge, Litiza Ilrnnum. Miss Ula L. Edmistouhas been appointed Secretary and Trea surer for the Drive. Futhcr announcements through the county papers may be looked for from time to time. E. M. Brlckley, Roll Call Chin. Red Cross, Lincoln Co., N. M. Carrizozo. Willow Springs Coal Arrangements arc under way to rc-open the Willow Springs coal mines, to place the product on the local market and also ship the product to other points Some years ago the product of these mines was our principal fuel supply and the fuel was of a most satisfactory character. For one reason and another opera tions ceased and for the past two years these mines have been Idle, S. L. Davis came up from El Paso recently, examined the pro perty and closed n deal with Forest II. Smith and William A. Conner for their holdings, 320 acres about six miles south of town. Mr. Davis also secured an option on an additional 100 acres held by Mrs. Harriet Mclvcrs located in the same field. Mr. Davis is arranging torcoal miners and expects to be ready to dill orders for coal at a very early date. Illllle Drown, an old coal miner, is already on the ground and others are expected dally. We are glad to learn of the opening of this property for the reasons that it will give our lo cality an excellent fuel, and it means employment for numbers of men and the ultimate development of an industry, if carried In a log! cal conclusion, that Is very essen tial to our economic growth. The RriplH Cntrtiners dive a IllfhClass Muslcale Last night was the first of five performances to be given by the Rcdpath Lyceum entertainers, which have been booked by D. S. Donaldson and others for the sea son 1919-1920. They appeared at the Methodist Church, and, not withstanding the inclemency of the weather, a very good crowd greeted the entertainers. Musical selections were render ed, interspersed with readings. The readings evoked very favor able' comment and the musical numbers were entertaining and delightful highly appreciated by all present. Let us hope that when the next dutc arrives, due notice of which wilt be given, the weather will be more propitious and that the church will be packed. In the meantime, every one that can should purchase a season ticket in order to assure a financial suc cess. The cost of securing this attraction, naturally, will be rather heavy and thccuterprlslng citizens who stand responsible for the cost should be encouraged by our. people. These entertain ments arc of a high class order and our people should take plea sure in aiding thone who are res ponsible for securing the course. The BenJ. I. Berry Post The local post, American Lc gion. held a meeting a week ago last night at the Crystal Theater anil elected the following officers, Ernest M, Hrlckly, Post Com mandcr; Homer L. McDauiel, Vice Post Commcndcr; Henj. II. Hortuu, Adjutant and Treasurer) Elton D, Boone, State Dele gatcj Ebb K. Jones, State Delegate, The following delegates were selected to attend the State Con vcutiou at Albuquerque to be held October 10-17: Holla A. Parker, Elton IJ Uoonc, Ralph M. Jones, Jack Anderson, Ramon St. John, Her nard R. Merchant, Oscar Hani bergcr und Homer L. McDauiel A delegate for each 100 soldiers and sailors entering the military service was allowed each county in the state and in addition two delegates nt large, Crecs Going To Scotland Back Mr. and Mrs. James E. Crcc leave today on their return to Scotland. They have booked to sail from New York the first of :seit month and will reach their home in Tusculum, North Her wick, Scotland, about the middle of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Crcc have spent the past six months in Lincoln county, the greater part of the lime near their former home on the Ruldoso. The Crecs were early residents of this county, having come here in 1880, but returned to Scotland about twenty years ago, They acquired and still hold a large body of the finest land in Lincoln county and during their residence here owned large herds of well bred cattle, They have an interesting family of children, all of whom will greet them upon their return to llonnlc Scotland, save one son who sleeps under the sod In Flan ders, They hud three sons In the Hrltlsh army like all Scots, they did their duty to the empire. LcBuron-QarvIn Cards have been received by many friends here announcing the marriage at El Paso, Mon day, October 0, of Charles Lc Harou to Mrs. Gertrude Mildred Garvin. The newly wedded couple are at home 1114 East Rio Grande street, El Paso. The bride until recently lived in Lincoln county and is a most charming and attractive woman. The groom is a prominent citl zeu of the Pass city and holds an Important position with the city government. Many warm friends here extend best wishes to Mr, and Mrs. Lcllaron. Cincinnati Wins Cincinnati won yesterday's game from Chicago, making total of live out oi clgltt games played, thus becoming world champions, The winners took the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5tt, and 8th games, while Chicago won the 3rd, 0th and 7th. NEWSY NEWSJROM OSCURO The Canadian American Oil & Leasing Co. now have their rig in repair and arc drilling again, E. G. Raffcty, returned from El Paso, Sunday, The Oscuro WomausClub, met Saturday evening, with Mrs. Ed Howscr. Mrs Gunyon, Is spending a few days iu El Paso. Ed Howscr, Is busy drafting a Geological Map of the Tularosa Hasin and particularly so of the Oscuro field, showing the forma tions and the wells drilling, der ricks up and locations made. Miss Schragg, of Spokane, Wash,, is here on business and looking over the country. We arc having a splendid Sun day school in Oscuro now. A social dance was given by the Oscuro Husincss Club, Tues day evening. A number of our Carrizozo friends were present. slde from dancing, Miss Woods rendered some vocal selections that received applause. After lunch, the President of the Club, II. C. Clumberlin, made some pleasing remarks and left the lloor, by introducing the Secre tary, Ed Howscr, who made a welcome and glad-hand address to all. The public school has shown an increase in scholarship, through the efficiency of our popular teachers, Miss Woods and Miss Klmmons. N. M.'Wool Growers The New Mexico Shetp and Wool Growers' association is strongly opposed to the British government's plan to dump 50, 000,000 pounds of wool on the Boston market to be sold at auc tion. The association named has sent a strong protest to senators A. H. Fall and A. A. Jones and representative B. C. Hernandez in congress, showing that such an amount of wool would totally demoralize prices on the present clip of New Mex ico, which is now stored iu Bos ton, and also of next year's clip. The United States now has 084, 000,000 pounds of wool on hand and that is believed to be suf ficient. -ii Death of William G. Wells of Parsons William G. Wells, of Parsons, died suddenly last Sunday morn ing at his home on the Bonlto. He hid bten in rather poor health for the past two years, but was able to attend to his regular duties. Two days previous to his death he was iuCapitan, making proof before the U. S. land com missioner on a homestead, and showed no Indication that his lamp of life was burning low. He was about fifty years of age, lived for a number of years past on the Hotilto, and was engaged In farming and mining. The de ceased was a good neighbor, of kindly disposition, liked by all who knew him, and was consi dered 18 carat pure in character, The remains were interred iu the Roswcll cemetery Tuesday, the funeral being conducted by the Woodmen of the World, of which he had been a member for many years. He Is survived by a wjfe and brother, to whom ihe Ncwjr.ex tends Its heartfelt sympathy n their loss,