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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

The Colorado Springs Telegraph says that it
is very gratifying for CoIoradoans who are proud
of the growth and achievements of their own
State to observe the steady advance of her south
ern neighb,r, New Mexico
1t has taken the country many years to learn
that New Mexico is not the barren desert that the
early maps and the explorers made il out to be-
Nor is the magnitude Of its natural resources yet
appreciated in many sections of the country which
should be fully informed on the subject.
In area it is as large as Colorado with New
Hampshire and Vermont added, and its popula-
ton is 284,OO0. 1t has 10000 000 acres of public
lands still subject to entry. During the past 40
years New Mexico has produced over ST., 600 600
in gold and during the last five years the mining
industry has grown by leaps and bounds. Be-
sides its gold silver lead and copper deposits, its
prospected coal lands are estimated by the au-
thorites to contain eight billion tons of coal val
ued at ten million dollars. 1t has l. 1913, 900 head
of cattle, 5,674,O00 sheep and over $4,000 head
of horses. The wool yield is 2OOOOO0O pounds
annually. Over million acres of agricultural
lands have been taken up since 1900 under the
homestead acS, which it is estimated has increaS-
ed the number of farmers and ranchmen by 90
900,
New Mexico can be said therefore. to be
coming right along. 1t is too big, too rich and
too prosperous to be tackled on to Arizona for the
purpose of making another immense state New
Mexico deserves to be admitted alone as one
state and it is safe to predict that this event
will not be put off many more years if the pre-
sent rate of growth and development continues.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

AT the time OF the recent earthquake shock in
Socomo county and vicinity cattleman was dr-
wing herd southwark near the Malpas in this
county. Upon his arrival in Aamogordo he re-
ported that he had heard strange rumbling noise
and two distinct explosions at the Mapaia and
that he was unable to account for it. When he
compared dates and time with the earthquake in
Socorro county he was satisfied the same shock
was felt at the Malpais
1t is known that the Malpas are the result Ct
some ancient volcanic upheaval and it is said that
what has been can be again, so with the recent
shocks in section of New Mexico the Mapais
proved its claim to old time volcanic disturbances
-Alamogordo News.
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in favor of the defendant in a suit to recover $500
which was paid on an election bet The case
was that A. G. Dooley of Paris, who in a bet ON
the results of a primary election, put up $500,
with W. R. p Jackson as stakeholder Two
days after the primary before the result of the
election was announced, Dooley tried to retract
his bet, but Jackson would not allow him to do so.
Dooley lost and the money was paid to his op-
ponent. The lower court decided against Dooley
who appealed
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

DR.. 7. A. Bray of Ell Paso, who is in charge
of the Rio Grande border district for the United
States bureau of animal industry, has received
advice from the Agricultural department to
allow cattle from below the quarantine line to lie
moved north at any time during the year, pro-
vided they are dipped in crude OIL
1t has been demonstrated that Port Arthur.
Texas, crude oil will kill the ticks and thus avoid
the cause of Texas fever and at the same time
not injure the cattle. Orders were therefore is
sued that cattle so dipped may be shipped north
at any time regardless of quarantine regulations.
The establishing of dipping watts and the dipping
must take place under the supervision Of the de-
partment officers.
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News and Comment Gathered From Other Pens

Tucumcari N. M, Feb. /. Estevan Gale
gos shot and instantly killed George Carey this
morning in a bar room in this city during a
fight in which both men bore arms 1t Is said
that Carey was the aggressOr and that Gallegos
shot in self defense
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

For disasters the month of January, 1904
has broken all records. Beginning with the Chi
cago fire, which was followed by frightful train
wrecks, storms, mine horrors, floods, and ending
with street car collisions at St. Louis, more than
1000 lives were lost during the month";
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

A block of frame buildings on Main street in
Roswell was destroyed by fire Feb |. The blaze
started at O'Clock in the morning and could not
be checked. The large store occupied by White
man Bros, was burned to the ground The total
loss is estimated at $4,000. The block will be
replaced by brick buildings at once
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

William S. Prayer of Roswell, during the
past week bought 1000 head of sheep from a
Lincoln county sheep raiser. The animals are
fat and in fine condition generally. This is the
largest sheep deal that has been made in that
section for some months. The terms of the sale
have not been made public.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

st. John Barnes of Colorado Springs who
have the contract for putting in the new steam
heating plant at the U. S. Indian Industrial
school, have commenced work. Mr.. ST. John is
on the ground and will give the contract a good
deal of personal attention.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

Not bed to accommodate the public with to-
night, my friend" were the words of Host Colo
mel Breathitt of the Hotel Sonora, last Saturday
This hostelry was found entirely at loss to &C,
commodate even the landlord himself. Genial,
attentive ever on the alert to pay attention to his
numerous patrons, the colonel, as every one knows
him, says, well, just take my bed and sleep
right along "-Cananea Herald
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

President Roosevelt has appointed Judge W.
H. Pope of the territorial supreme court as dele
gate to the international law congress, which will
meet at st. Louis during the progress of the
worlds fair this year. The delegate from Cole
RADIO will be Clark Rogers of Denver, and from
Arizona Chief Justice Kent
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

The Improvement company of Alamogordo
is clearing up large tracts of land in the vicinity
of the town and preparing to SOW them to alfalfa.
Considerable water that has gone to waste up to
this time will be utilized Both tracts which are
now being prepared lie near the railroad where
they can be seen by travellers passing through
that section.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

Election wagers go in Missouri, says Rocky
Mountain News editorial. At ST. Louis the
other day, in the circuit court of appeals, Judge
Bland approved the judgment Of lower court
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-02-10

The Elks of Santa Fe have a fine buck elk
in their lodge room. 1t will be taken to the St..
Louis worlds fair and sold to raise fund to build
an Elk's home in Santa Fe VIM. Mcintosh, a
member of the Albuquerque lodge of Elks, had
offered $500 for the Santa Fe elk. If he could
have purchased it he intended to present it to his
lodge.
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w. A. Bliven, farmer of Sioux City, Ia.
committed suicide in the Santa Fe depot at Albu-
querque last Sunday afternoon by throwing him
self in front of a switch engine running at the
rate of IL miles an hour He was ground under
the wheels and instantly killed, his body being
horribly mangled 1t is believed that Bliven was
temporarily insane, and that he acted from sud
den impulse and not from any premiditated plan.
A bystander reports that as the engine APP
preached, Bven appeared to be laboring under
nervous strain.
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AS per arrangements made by superinten-
dent of the Railway Mail Service Tmall, with
the FL Paso and Southwestern, R. r. through
cars were placed in service, running between FL
Paso and Benson, and the postmaster at Bisbee so
notified. Mail from and to Bisbee will go via
Hachita to and from Clifton and Morenci. This
arrangement is in accordance with plans made
for the improvement of the Bisbee mail service,
which has been so long demanded
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Mt. Leigh Musings.
Mt. Leigh, Va. Dec. %, 1904.

Mt. Leigh, Va, Dec. %, 1904.
Messrs. T. H. Bruce and ]. T. CLARK
went to South Boston today to sell to.
bacco. Getting ready for Christmas.
Miss Lottie Miller returned Satur-
day from visit Of several months Ia
relatives In Grafton and Lowell, Mass
Mr.. e. g. Weaver is In Danyille this
week on business.
Miss Addie Harvey, of Red House
was the guest Of Miss Fannie Clark
Sunday aud Monday.
Miss Lottie Weaver arrived Satur-
day from Bristol to spend the holidays
with her home people.
Misses Kathrine Price, Addie Har-
vey and Fannie Clark and Messrs. Bob
Wilson, Jr., Winston Clark and Jim
Bruce were guests at Mr.. +. 4. Miller's
Sunday night.
Messrs. Willie Price, Of Rice, Bob
Wilson and Jim Bruce were guests at
Liberty Hall Sunday.
Mrs. Jas. T. Clark visited her moth
er, Mrs. Agnes Foster, Monday after
noon.
Mr.. Willie Weaver expects to leave
after the Christmas holidays for Pied
mont Business College, Lynchburg.
Mr.. John A. Clark is expected Sat
urday to spend the holidays with his
home people.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Death of Mrs. Otley.

Mrs. John w. Otley dlsd in Nash
vile, Tenn, on the 18th instant. Thi,
news will be read with sincere sorrow
by the many friends Of the deceased in
Farmville and vicinity. The Nash
vile Banner Of the date OF Mrs. Ouey'i
death contained the following particu-
lars:
Mrs. John w. Otley died at 10 O'Clock
this morning at the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs. +. b. Stahlman.
Mrs. Oley's strength began to fail
rapidly on Tuesday, when her husband
was summoned to Nashville. lie
came and was at her bedside when she
died.
Mrs. Otley was Fannie Claiborne, the
sister Of Mrs. Stahlman, Mrs. Champe,
Mrs. Toney and Mrs. Reid, and the ED.
est Of five daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John II. Claiborne, who came to Nash
willie from Buckingham County, Va. e,
in 1859. She was married to Maj Jno
w. Otley Of LOudoun county, Va. in
1870 The first eight years Of their
married life was spent in Nashville,
during which time Maj. Otley will be
remembered as Agent Of the Erie Rail-
way and Great Western Despatch. He
is now interested in the oil fields Of
Texas and eastern Kentucky.
Mrs. Otley during the late Civil War
was thoroughly in sympathy with the
cause Of the South, and finding FEEDER
al occupation Of Nashville uncongenial,
went through the lines to Richmond,
Va, where she lived with her uncle,
the late Col. John f. Tanner, until her
marriage In 1870. She through acct
dent received a gun-shOt wound during
the war and was for many years a
great sufferer. During the past ten
years she has had very poor health.
She came from Virginia about three
weeks ago on visit to her relatives,
hoping that the changs would prove
beneficial, but it did not. To an aggra'
waited form Of indigestion, coupled with
weak heart, may be attributed the
cause Of her death.
Mrs. Otley belonged to that type of
Southern women Of whom only good
can be spoken. She was member Of
the NJ. E. Church, South, and lived a
true Christian life. Those Of her inn
mediate family who survive her are
her husband, her son, w. T. Otley, Of
Burksyille, KY, and her daughter,
Mrs. Louise Koiner, Of Waynesboro,
Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Over Worked.

Editor Herdld:-As go my rounds
l am impressed with the fact that
while / rarely meet with a man who
gives evidence Of being over-worked l
do find a number OF house wives
who are evidently the victims Of the
over strain. l do not just know what
there is in woman's work that make the
difference, but nethertheless the differ
eDce is marked. The men as g rule
are flushed with health, while the wo-
men are pale and have care-worn eX-
preston. The eye Of the one is lus-
trous, that Of the other ghostly. The
one eats, snores and sleeps, the other
cooks and is restless the night through.
The one goes to church, the other stays
at home to "mind the children" The
one goes to town on Saturday, the other
stays at home to make ready for Sun
day dinner. The one goes to bed at
the regular home, the other sits up
with the sick child or the sick neigh
Dor. The one goes out "a cunning
the other keeps on sweeping. The
one went to st. Louis, the other didn't.
The one works to make the money, the
other worries to live on what is made.
The one visits the club, the other re-
mains in the churches.
l beg for some change whereby the
woman Of our Southland may in some
measure be relieved Of drudgery. /
beg for fuller share Of the homework
on the part Of the men, more attention
to the little details Of everyday life,
and so help to lift the burden from
shoulders Of our mothers and wives un-
der which they are STOPPING prema-
turely. We men can aid In restoring
the CLEAN to their eyes, the glow to
their cheeks, and the greater joy to
their lives. BROTHER,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
The Cat and the Cigarette.

Editor Herald: A young friend Of
mine who is greatly given to the smok-
ing Of cigarettes is also fond Of cats.
We were stopping at the same hotel
recently when the "house cat" APP
peared in the parlor Of the hotel and he
at once had her in his lap and began
to rub and pet her. But she had
scarcely gotten into position before no.
ticing the inevitable cigarette between
his lips; she deliberately lifted her
right paw and brushed it from his
mouth to the farther corner Of the
room. Suppose the ladies were to do as
the cat did, wouldn't the bad habit
soon fall into "innocuous desuetude ?"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Jennings Ordinary JOts.
Jennings Ordinary, Va, I
Dec 10 l04

Jennings Ordinary, Va,
Dec. 10, '04.
There was meeting at Wards
Chappell last Saturday afternoon tc
arrange a programme for the Christmas
tree which will be at that place Friday,
December 30th. There was a full at
tendance in spite Of the weather.
Miss Claudia Vaughan and Mr..
Johnny Robertson called at Pleasant
Ridge last Wednesday.
Misses Beck Watson, Eta Phelps,
Elsie Anderson and Messrs. Ernest
Anderson, Ormsn Gill, John Robert.
son, Wharey Calhoun and Middleton
and Charlie Phelps were at Forest
Grove Friday night.
Miss Rosa Blanton left for Farmville
last Saturday much to the regret Of
her friends in this community.
We have had fine weather for sleigh
ing and the young people around have
not failed to take full advantage Of It.
They hope for 1t to continue yet little
longer.
Messrs. Joe Leigh Vaughan and
John Robertson spent Sunday at NAL
vern.
Messrs. Wharey Calhoun and Ernest
Anderson were at Woodland Sunday,
Mr.. j. L. Vaughan returned home
from Farmville last Saturday.
Messrs. Bert Hammer and Howard
and Cliff Elicit were at Forest Grove
Sunday night.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Too much Of the beautiful makes
very ugly weather.
The Planters Warehouse offers as
good facilities for the sale Of leaf tobac-
co as can be found in the State. Read
their ad In this issue.
DR.. Kearney was called to Alexan-
dria last Saturday on account Of the
death Of one Of his uncles. lie return
ed home Tuesday morning
We congratulate our friend, Mr.. w.
p. Venable upon his election as one OF
the Independents Of the new national
bank to be started at Henderson, n. G.
Farmville stores were never before
more crowded than they have been
each day Of this week, and it is a
fact that the advertising merchants are
the busiest Of all.
Messrs James and Walter Chernault,
who have been living in Pittsburg, Pa,
for the last two years, returned to their
home near Hampden-Sidney on last
Saturday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Normal School Notes.

There will be about As girls left for
the Christmas holidays at the Normal
School,
Misses Lulu and Aleen Andrews will
spend the HOLIDAYS at their home in
Alabama.
Miss Eva Heterrich, one Of the grad
yates Of February 1904, is expected to
visit Miss Cox at the Normal School.
Miss Ellen Armstrong will spend the
holidays at her home at Hampden-
Sidney. Miss Armstrong has been
teaching in Salem.
The kindergarten department had
Christmas tree yesterday morn
ing.
The holidays at the Normal School
will last from December % to January
3, 1905.
The Cunningham and Argus Liter
airy Societies expect to have very in
teresting program for their Christmas
meetings.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
"Give Me Another Chance. {"

Editor Herald l heard the dis
tinguished evangelist, DR.. H. NJ.
Wharton, recently give q series Of able
and impressive sermons. In one OF
them be used this striking illustration.
He was addressing Christians who had
failed in the hour Of duty and told this
Of a Confederate captain: "In his first
engagement he actually deserted his
command and hid in hollow tree. OF
course he was promptly arrested and
tried by court martial. He could do
no more than plead guilty to the seri-
GUS charge, and on being asked IL he
had anything to say in explanation Of
his conduct simply said, "Give me an
other chance The members Of the
court at once said, That's a reasonable
request and we will grant 1t, and they
did grant it, On the next day the bat
tie was renewed and their DESERVING
captain was the most daring on the
field. Such was his conspicuous gal
lantry that it excited the admiration
Of officers and men alike and from that
time on was as true to duty as the inn
mortal "Stonewalln himself.
The lesson taught was necessarily
this: Brother man, by the grace Of
God you can convert failure into glori-
Gus victory. He has given you another
chance. Use it as did the Confederate
captain ond excite the admiration Of
angels and Of men, as you are seen on
the field Of battle.n 1 will not forget
the sermon nor the incident.
LAYMAN.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
QS5SssssE6a
Rice Depot Dots.

RICE. VA, Dec. q, 1904.
We have been having some rea
winter weather for the past tw,
weeks, but we hope very much tina
there will be no more snow until afte
Christmas.
Mrs. c. B. Bowry, Of Decatur, iii
nois, is spending some time in tbs
home Of her parents, Rev. and Mrs
w. ]. Shipman, OF Rice.
Mr.. J. w. Wilson was called today
to the bedside Of his mother, Mrs
Mary Wilson, who IS very i'll at hel
home In Keysvile.
Mr.. Bonnie Olgers, who is attending
school at Fork Union, will spend Xmas
at home.
Miss Ida Bondurant spent Sunday
night in the home Of her uncle, Mr..
Sim Bondurant, near Rice.
Mr.. W. G. Frank, Of Bedford City, lie
DOW at the home Of his parents.
Miss Matte Bondursnt, OF the B. F.
L., is expected home tomorrow to
spend Christmas holidays.
Mrs. J. w. Wilson is slowly recover
ing after a severe spell OF sickness.
There has been very much sickness
In the neighborhood lately and we
miss DR.. Terry very much since his
departure.
The many friends Of DR.. r. +. Bass
regret very much that his feeble health
will not allow him to practice much
this winter.
There will be a Christmas entertain
ment at Pisgah Baptist church Mon
day afternoon, commencing at half
past two o'clock. All are cordially In
vited to attend.
Rev. w. J. Shlpmsn left Wednes-
day for Nelson county to be present at
the burial Of his nephew.
Mrs. j. B. Farley and little son, Ken
meth, Of Roanoke, are visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Bradshaw.
Miss Lottie Weaver spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Misses Myrtle
and Christine Bradshaw.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Letters to Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus: am a little girl
ofnine. / 60 to the Training School.
live on Baptist Hill Of Farmville. l
am now going to write to you what l
want Christmas. ! want a doll because
The one you brought me year before
last is almost ruined. Her hair is rump-
led and one Of her arms Is broken.
want a tea set with knives, forks,
spoons, plates, saucers, cups, bowls and
preserves. BE sure you bring me the
right one; It don't cost but 80 cents.
There are some for 25 cents but don't
want one like that. The one | want is
pewta / want a sled because some
one took mine. want a big one too.
want some candy and nuts and sugar
plums. So goodbye. From
EDNA PUTNEY.
Dear Santa: am a little boy Of
five and 20 TO the kindergarten, and
live on Baptist Hill Of Farmville, and
am not going TO ask for much this year.
But please bring mamma something,
aud bring little baby brother some
thing. lie was just born in October
l want you TO bring him a ball.
want you 70 bring me a sword and a
gun, some candy and nuts and a horn.
Goodbye. From
WILEY J. PUTNEY.
Dear Santa: am a little boy Of
Two, aud am now going to ask you TO
bring me some things. want a
orange, a fire engine, some candy and
nuts and tool box. So goodbye,
WALTER q PUTNEY.
Dear Santa Claus: / want a yeloci-
pede and an engine run by steam and
Mother Goose Rhymes, and 1 want
you to bring Scott, my little brother, a
drum and a lions book and anything
just so it suits babies.
CHARLES WILLARD Hart.
May this be your HAPPIEsT Christ
mas. Pauiett q Garland.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
lust to Even Up.

Editor Herdld:-I meet with some
rare characters as l go through the
world. Here is the latest and one OF
the rarest He visited one Of our large
cities and found the hotels crowded.
After going to several before being
able to secure a room, at last he was
offered one at 81 day. He protested
against the price, but the landlord re-
minded him that there was bath room
attached to the room. This clinched
the bargain. But now for the sequel
Remembering the bath connection and
that a bath was worth p cents a piece,
he began bathing early in the evneing,
and before morning had taken just
nine distinct washes He congratu.
lated himself when he paid the 81, that
g.. % had been consumed in bathing.
The rest Of US who are on the road
would do well to "catch ON
"Frenzied Finance" is not much
ahead Of this Il.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Home without Books.
+. W. DEvOE Il Co,
New York.

Editor Herald / spent this Sun
day IN a home without books and have
been wondering why it is that any
home In this age of many books be
without books. have been watching
the inmates of the home to learn how
they would @ through the day with
out books. The "small talk" soon ran
dry, in fact it was dry to begin, and
then whistling was tried and banging
on the piano, and going from room to
room. But for eating. smoking and
sleeping l don't know what would
have become Of them.
The educators Of Virginia have q
great work before them.
SIGHT SEER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23
Letter TO DuvaIl, Son & Co.,
FdrnlUiHe. Va.


Dear Sirs: Do you want to sell Devoe
lead-and-zinc for your town and cOun-
try?
The whole doctrine ofltturns on these
three points:
(D II is all paint and true paint;
~ 1t is the strongest paint;
(3) 1t is full measure.
Because it is all paint, true paint, pro-
portioned for strength and full-measure,
(D 1t takes least for job;
(2) Looks best all the time;
90 Lasts longest;
GAY Gathers the trade, and holds Gus
toners.
There is no such argument for any
other paint; there is no other such paint.
Devoe is the paint, if you want the
facts on your side.
The country is full Of experiences;
we bring these experiences to bear on
your trade, ifyOu sell Devoe.
Yours truly
+. w. DEvOE Il Co.,
81 New York.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-23

Manson Lee, a colored boy about
thirteen years Of age, met instau death
Wednesday afternoon. He had been
gathering waste coal from gondolss on
Norfolk & Western train, and did not
attempt to alight until the cars were
in motion. He fell beneath the wheels
and his body was terribly mangled.
Life was entirely extinct when he was
reachedIby those who saw the accident.
He was run over near the crossing few
yards west Of the passenger station.