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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19

AS the business enterprises which
the late William E. Dodg e
was identified with, have beenof
such interest to the people of the south
west and particularly TO the mining
districts Of this region we print the
following sketch of his life taken from
the Outlook of New York:
William E. Dodge who died suddenly
at Bar HarbOr on Monday Of this week
was Of the third generation Of family
Of New York merchants whom the pos
session Of great wealth neither inervat-
ed in business energy, narrowed in
public spirit, nor hardened in spiritual
life. He was born in 1888, and since
1864 had been a member Of the Phelps,
Dodge & Co. His philanthropic and re-
ligious activities have been along many
lines and never ceasing. He succeeded
his father a. President Of the Evangel-
ical Alliance and Of the National Tenn
perance Society; he had since his young
manhood been one Of the foremost
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19

The crop bulletin issued by the
weather bureau for New Mexico says
that the light and scattered showers
of the past week have not been suf-
ficient for the needs Of vegetation and
growing crops. Grass is drying up
badly on the stock ranges and good
rains are badly needed to make fall and
winter grazing.
In some localities the stock water is
about gone and unless rain comes soon
there will be much sufferisg. Stock in
general is still in excellent condition.
AS a rule there is still a fair supply
of irrigation water in the streams ow-
ing to the showers in the mountains
but in some localities the stream are
falling and even the wells and springs
are drying up.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19

Early in March the Colonization
Agency, Southwestern Lines, advertis-
ed in the newspapers of the southwest
for brief letters giving the experience
of residents of that territory since
moving there and for the best of these
letters offered a list of prizes. This
contest closed on June 3Oth, and the
following is list of awards made for
NEW MEXICO.
lst Prize Francis E. Lester, Mesilla
Park, N. NJ.
End Prise-0. G. Sneed, Hagerman,
N. M.
Srd Prize-J. o. Miller. Mesilla Park,
N. M.
4th. Prize Ella Cranberry Mcclure,
Aztec, San Juan Co., N. M.
9th Prize-Mrs. Sara 0'Donnell, 627
9TH st. La Sale III.
9Th Prize-E. A. Chaffee, Las Cru
ces Dons Ana county, N. NJ.
7th Prize-Sneed Brothers, Dexter,
N. M.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19

Mrs. A. A. Perrault is spending a
few weeks with her mother who is
sick, Mr.. Perrault and the children
who went with her returned home
after few days visit at HillSbOrO.
Edward Perrault and Henry Acklin
attended the show here Tuesday even
ing.
j. E. Swarts went to Silver City
Saturday called by the sickness of his
daughter who lives there.
Frank Spardes was a visitor in this
burg a few days last week.
A very pleasant dance was given by
the young men Of Cooks last Saturday,
there were about 100 people present
and all declared II a grand succeas.
This place is beginning to put on
city airs now, we had a Negro Min
stral show Tuesday evening.
The river Is filled with 6 good volume
Of water every few days now and the
farmers are happy.
Mrs. I've Sherman, who has been
quite sick, has gone to the hot springs
for a few days, she was accompanied
by Miss S. Gift Of Teel.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19

The wheat harvest 3 about finished
in northern sections; the crop is r.
regular but generally fair.
In the San Juan valley q green bug
has greatly damaged the total crop.
Second alfalfa has generally been
secured in good condition and the yield
is about average.
Irrigated crops continue q very good
growth, but unirrigated fields, especial
ly corn, look very badly.
GrasshOppers are doing considerable
damage in the northern Rio Grande
valley.
Early peaches and apples, plums and
pears are very irregular in yield, but
the quality of the fruit Is very good.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19
Power From the PecOs.

Wednesday afternoon in Santa Fe, a
large number Of the business men Of
that city met Joseph c. Bonner, a
capitalist Of Toledo, o., and talked
over the project of carrying power
from the Pecos to the cities of Santa
Fe and Las Vegas. The scheme is a
good one, and will nOdoubtle give the
stockholders a good return on their
money. 1t is probable that the project
viii be put on its feet at once.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19
Sllver City Local..

Miss Alice Green, who has been
completing her musical education in
Los Angeles, returned home Sunday.
John A. Lucas and family left Sat
urday evening for the City Of Mexico
where they may decide 20 make their
home.
A game Of base ball played at Central
Wednesday between the Fort Bayard
and Central teams resulted in victory
Of the former by score Of ID to 6.
County School Superintendent White
has completed his annual report; 1t
shows the public schools of Grant
county to be in excellent condition.
Miss Ruth Hinman, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. o. C, Hinman, Will leave for
Chicago shortly to complete her music
al education.
County Commissioner w. D. Murray
and brother, James Murray, left last
week on business trip to San Fran
cisco.
Range conditions have been greatly i'm.
proved in Grant County during the
past week, as a result of the heavy
rains which have fallen.
The Jury commission consisting j. A.
Leahy Of LOrdsburg, John C. Cureton
and W. M. POrterheld, was in session
Saturday and compiled the list of jurors
for the coming term eff court.
Last weeks floods have resulted in
number Of temporary breakwaters
being erected in the business portion
Of Silver City. Most Of them will be
removed when the rainy season is over.
c. Silsby died at his home in this
city last week from Bright's disease,
aged 58 years. Deceased came to
Silver City last July. The remains
were taken TO Houston Texas, for in
terment.
Grand Chancellor B. F. Adams, of
Albuquerque, paid an official visit to
Silver City Lodge No. IL, Knights of
Pythias, Friday evening. An enjoy
able social session followed the business
meeting.
Mrs. Joseph Boone, for several years
resident of Deming, but who has
more recently made her home at Fierro
left last week for Avlin Texas, where
she expects to spend her remaining
days.
The encampment Of the New Mexico
National Guard which was to have been
held at Las Vegas has been indefinitely
postponed, and the boys Of Company D.
Of this City have laid aside their anti
cipations Of an enjoyable outing until
next year.
District Attorney R. M, Turner, of
this city, is not an applicant for ap.
pointmentment as associate justice, as
Is being erroneously reported. It is
understood, however, that Mr.. Turner
would not be adverse to accepting an
appointment in the Philippines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Wilson, of Fierro
this county, had a narrow escape from
being killed by lightning Thursday
afternoon. They were driving to Silver
City and when a short distance this
side Of Central, bolt descended, kill
ing one Of the horses stunning the other
and tearing away a part Of the buggy
top. Strange as it may seem, neither
Of the occupants were in the least in
jured.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-19

A s,s ssAsns o. Fsss = lsElsAss
ths New Asls Asoa.

Ne New Asia ASOa.
The Citizen yesterday IN q brief person
q paragraph mentiJroi the return
Of Judge B. 8. Baker to the city, after
q trip to the TOlarOsa valley where he
is interested in an irrigation scheme.
This morning, the judge submitted to
the following interview:
81 have just returned from an in
spection Of the proposed site for The
White Mountain Land Irrigation com
pany's reservoir" said Judge Baker,
''in c,mpany with Major W. H. H.
Lleweliyn Of Las Crucas; ]. E. Smith
Of Beatrice, Neb., and G. D. Hengen
Of New York. This site has been a
pet scheme Of Major Llewellyn for
many years. l was taken In on the
enterprise few months ago with the
major and Judge Parker. enlisted
Messrs. Smith and Hengen in the prof.
ect. Mr.. Hengen, although from the
east, Is a western man, born in Omaha.
He is possessed Of all the push and en-
ergY Of the western man as well as the
shrewd, careful calculation Of sue
cessful financier. In short, he is fin
ancier of responsibility, push and cour-
age. We are in great luck to have in
terested these gentlemen in this enter
prise. The gentlemen are Of the opin-
ion that New Mexico Is a good field for
investments. Mr.. Hengen already owns
a large ranch In Roosevelt county.
''If few details can be satisfactOr-
lily arranged, and l think they can, the
work Of construction Of the reservoir
for irrigation purposes will soon COM
mepced. The incorpOrators and owners
will be Major Llewellyn, Judge F. W.
Parker, ]. E. Smith, ]. B. Hengen and
myself. The plant will cost some $780,
900 and will reclaim about $1,000 acres
of fine land lying along the Fl PasO &
Northeastern track.
"The enterprise will reflect credit on
the promoters. and be Of much value to
the territory. l feel proud Of landing
this territory and enlisting such valua-
BILE outside men In our midst"
The plan now under consideration for
turning the now arid valley Of TularOsa
into one Of the most fertile valleys in
New Mexico is to construct an immense
dam in the Rinconada canyon, north
and east Of Tularosa. The length of
the dam on top will be about 500 feet,
with an average length Of $50 feet, and
q heighth Of 100 feet. This dam will
receive It's supply Of water from a
watershed having an erea Of 500 square
miles. The watershed Is washed by
mountain SHOWS and seasOnable rains
and there will be no sediment to amount
to anything carried down into the res
ervoir. When this immense natural
basin Is filed with water It will contain
enough to irrigate 1900 acres Of the
valley. The valley which has been
selected for irrigation lies along the Fl
Paso 4 Northeastern railroad, extend
ing many miles on either side Of the
line. The valley to be irrigated is very
rich and Is especially adapted to raising
small grain, alfalfa, corn and fruits. =
Albuquerque Citizen.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
NECKWEAR FOR AUTUMN.
portunities for the Selection 81 r
of Pretty Styles. d. az. e:

Never has more attention been paid to
the dressing Of the neck by maid and
matron than at the present time, and
never have there been greater opportu-
mites for the selection of becoming
styles than in this year of grace II
it be the strictly tailored, mannish type
of collar or scarf that is demanded, the
dainty, frilly fascinating stock or cape
or the immense array Of simple pretty
styles midway between these two ex-
tremes, and from which the majority
of women make their choice. all tastes
can be thoroughly satisfied with the out
put for this and the coming season. B
If the spring and summer styles were
attractive and delightful enough to tempt
the average woman into extravaganza,
and make her sigh for an unlimited bank
account, the fall productions are even
more fascinating, for the good points
Of their predecessors have all been re-
tanned and some extra little touches add
ed that give distinctive and altogether
alluring air. Some exceedingly pretty
novelties have been brought out in stocks
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02

showing rancy lace-like weaves and en-
broidered- effects. Macrame is intro
duced to give the note of novelty, the
stock itself in most instances being quite
simple and plain, with fancy tab in
front edged with macrame and possibly
a tiny tassel in addition. The tassel is
the dominant new note in the fall neck
wear, and some of the smartest stocks
are festooned all around with tassels
attached to inlet motifs of some sheer
material or soft silk. Considerable
vogue is anticipated for macrame
trimmed stocks and likewise for broad
collars of this lace which is enjoying
considerable favor at present in Paris.
Fringe, in company with tassels and
pendants, figures on many Of the fall
stocks, more particularly those fash
toned from crepe de chine, and similar
sheer fabrics and soft silk, and striking
ly pretty effects are obtained with or
namentation of this kind in self or con-
trasting tone. These fringed stocks
suggest the old-time jabot, but it is
a glorified jabot, with none of the stiff
ness of the old-fashioned article. The
turnover collar and cuff sets in plain
and embroidered linen and the newer
Teneriffe work appear in variety that is
bewildering and it is predicted that later
on these matched sets will be found in
silk and chiffon prettily embroidered.
In drawn work stocks are in many ef-
fective designs, and the mannish types
are noticeable for their style and smart
ness. In the wash goods are included
the numerous strips of embroidery or
cambria which some women prefer to
the tight-fitting stock, while the fancy
lace collars are found in a practically
endless collection, ranging from the
dainty little stock to the elaborate shoul-
der cape with stole ends. Broad collars
and collars with stole ends promise to
receive marked attention during the
coming season, and so, too, do soft
scarfs of crepe de chine and like mate
rials, set off with decoration Of Ten
eriffe wheels. So numerous are the new
productions that but hint can be given
of their range and variety, but the &C.
companying illustrations represent a
few of the newest and most distinctive
models. Neckwear covers such a large
field that the most exacting woman is
sure to find that which will suit her
fancy, and there is no excuse for the
girl or woman who fails to obtain be-
coming stocks and scarfs and collars
from the display for the present and
coming season.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
Taking Care of the p.r,s.

A new and very convincing way to
demonstrate to boys and girls that Il
they will take care Of the pennies the
dollars will take care of themselves
has recently been discovered by the
pupils of one of the public schools in
Washington, D. c., the national can
ital. These young people, acting under
the direction OF their principal, have
started a school savings bank, which
Is conducted in every way just like the
great institutions where their fathers
place their money for safe Keeping
The principal makes himself RESPONSE
BILE for the safe keeping of the funds.
and at the close Of each days business
deposits the daily receipts in one 81
the city's ordinary commercial bank
Ing 1nstitutions.-St. Nicholas.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
Cheap Excursion to the South.

On Oct. goth the Kansas City Southern
Ry. Port Arthur Route) will run cheap
excursion from Kansas City and all stations
in Missouri and Kansas to Lake Charles,
shreveport, Beaumont and Port Arthur.
The rate for the round trip will be SIS,
limited to 81 days from date of sale, good
to stop over on going. trip at all points en-
route, provided final destination is reached
inside of IS days from date of sale. This
exceptionally low rate, together with lib
era1 stopover privileges allowed, should in
sure a great crowd, especially in view of the
fact that this is the most delightful season of
the year to visit the Southland Similar low
rates will probably be placed in effect from
points north and east Of Kansas CITY: Asl
your ticket agent.
Every effort will be made by the Company
to secure the safety and comfort of its pa.
irons: All inquiries relative to desirable
locations to visit or other information will be
cheerfully furnished. Address either S. G..
Warner, g. P. & T: A., F. E: Roesler. T. P.
CITY. Mo.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
ANKEE IlgVENTIONS.,


!, Admiral Dewey was prominent figure ct
the Saratoga racer. Uusualy he occupied 4
box. One afternoon little party Of farmers
came up to shake hands with him, and there
after, naturally, the talk turned to agricul-
turei says the Boston POI yys5 81
WhenI was in the: Philip ines,'' said Ad.
miral Dewey IAN American resident brought
me, one day, Chinese paper. He said this
paper would interest me because it con.
tanned an account of an American invention.
Then, with smile, he translated para
graph that ran comet ching like this:
The ingenuity of the Yankee is typiied
well IN hem 8 nest that he has recently in
vented and patented. This nest increases
the laying capacity of the hens, to an I'M
limited degree. In the bottom of it there il
z A. trap door. governed by . delicate spring.
The hen lays an egg, the weight Of which
causes the trap door to open, whereupon the
egg drops down into a subterranean COM
partment, and the door closes very swiftly
and silently again. The hen gets up, turns
to look at the egg but sees none there. So
she decides that she must be mistaken in
thinking she had laid, and she sits down
again and deposits another egg, which, like
continues indefinitely"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
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CHARMING FANCY WORK.
The Art of Tatting, So Popular i'm thu
Days of Our GrandmOthers,A Again
Coming Into Favor.

There never was a time when lace
was so much in request, and there is
a renaissance of some of the older
kinds, such as netting, crochet and
tatting. The only requisites for tat
ting are bone shuttle, crochet hook
and coarse thread. In choosing the
shuttle select one which has the two
halves coming together at the points
so as not to let the thread escape
while working, and also that it shall
not catch in the work. The two parts
should just meet, so that the thread,
in pushing through, should cause a
slight click.
The two illustrations of the hands
show the way the thread is passed
round the hand and how the shuttle
should be held. Having filled your
shuttle with thread, take it in your
right hand between thumb and first
finger, take the end of the thread with
your left and hold in position firmly
with thumb and forefinger and pass
the thread outward around the fingers,
which should be spread out, and bring
finger and thumb firmly, as in Fig. l.:
pass the thread over to the left and
bring the shuttle down on the right
side o. the thread he'd pretty taut by
the spread fingers, carry it under the
thread and bring 1t up on the left side
between the taut thread and the shut
tie thread (Which was thrown over
from the finger and thumb). This will
make a single knot.
The spread fingers must now be
relaxed and the shuttle thread held
taut to bring the knot into position
and so that the thread round the hand
shall be over the shuttle thread and
allow the latter to be drawn back and
forth through the middle of the knot.
This so far is only a single knot Now
let the shuttle thread hang loose on
the right side of the thread around
the hand and pass the shuttle on the
left under the thread and bring up on
the right, as in Fig. 2; relax the fin
gers, tighten the shuttle thread and
carefully draw up close to the other
single knot. Now you have a double
knot. See that the shuttle thread
comes through the middle; otherwise
when you have all your knots made
the thread would not draw, and it
would, therefore, be no use.
I remember when a child picking UP
the stitch, but instead of making the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
UNDULY CAUTIOUS.
Infinite Precaut1on as Exemplined
by the Trained Newspaper
Reporter.

An American contemporary, having been
cast in heavy damages for incautious report
ing, declares that it will be more reserved in
its statements in future, relates London Tit.
Bits, and asks it's readers how they like the
following specimens:
IAN alleged mad dog, said to be the proper.
ty Of an alleged butcher IN Atlantic avenue,
is said to have broken his chain yesterday
afternoon and attacked the alleged daughter
Of Herman Jost, who ella inns to- be cigar
maker in that street. It will be remembered
, by our readers a that ths alleged butcher
rested some l6 months ago for an alleged as.
sault on his alleged wife with an alleged
brick, and he was sent to the penitentiary for
it is stated, the alleged term of two years
but was pardoned at the expiration of 4
term Of months by the alleged governor Of
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02

knots with the thread around the fin.
gers over the thread in the shuttle,
kept the thread around the fingers toe
tight and made the knot with the
shuttle thread over it instead of vice
versa. The consequence was 1 coulG
make one hole and draw it with the
end of the thread, but, of course
could make no more.
When the shuttle is passed under
the thread around the fingers the fin
gers must be spread and the thread
held tightly around them The mo-
ment the shuttle comes up on the 9TH
er side the fingers must be relaxed
and the shuttle thread held tightly
All the time, of course, the circle OF
thread around the hand is held firmly
by the finger and thumb. The onlv
way to do it is to try over and over
again. Having once mastered this
initial difficulty, the rest is easy.
For simple trimming which can he
used on the. edge of tucks or RIFLES
stitch two rows of machine STITCHING
about a quarter of an inch apart and
the same distance from the edge
Then, with a contrasting color. or the
same color as the goods of Roman
floss or heavy mercerized cotton, run
the threads diagonally through every
other machine stitch, which should bt
long, in order to permit the thread t.
run through easily.-Good Housekeep:
ing.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
The Complexion i'm Summer.

Inc complexion In sumner.
The maiden who tans becomingly is
a hard thing to find, while as for those
who blister and burn on the slightest
provocation their name Is legion. It
is well for the ordinary woman, there
fore, to forego her desire for a healthy
tan and take a little care of her COM
plexion. Powder is a great protection
against the ravages of the weather and
above all things, the face should not
be washed with soap and water at the
conclusion of an outing. Peeled noses
and blistered cheeks are almost certain
to result from such treatment. In
stead cleansing cream should be lib
orally applied. If soap must be used
the mildest OF. paste soaps should be
selected. with little borax in the
water, and good skin food should
be rubbed in the skin afterward.- Chi
cago News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
Texas Finds q Remedy.

>. Fate, Tex, Sept. 2l.-Texas has seldom,
II ever, had such profound sensation as
a new remedy for kidney diseases. This
remedy has already been tried in thousands
OF cases, and in almost every case the results
have been wonderful.
= Henry Vaughan, of Rural Route No. 3,
II suffered with Kidney Trouble for over
II months. / was very bad and could get
remedy, Dodds Kidney Pills: Pills. 1 I began s n@ to
use these pills, and very soon found myself
Improving. kept on and now can say am
absolutely cured and free from any symptom
of my old trouble.
II am very glad heard of this wonderful
remedy and I would strongly advise any
one suffering with Kidney trouble to try it,
for know it will cure"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-02
Baku Oil. Wells.

) The 214 wells completed in the Baku
(Russia) oil field show an average
depth of 1902 feet and an average mi
tial production Of 292 barrels per well
per day, against an average depth 81
1,0S6 feet and an average production
per we'll per day Of 800 barrels for TIL;
S58 wells completed in 1901, Indicating
a very material increase in the depth
0 drilling and a not irconsiderab,e
falling OF in the average productive.
ness of the wells OIL is worth at the
wells two-thirds of cent a gallon. .