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The ClOthssline Did It.

A pious deacon, Of our acquaintance
in boyhOod, went on foot regularly to
prayer meeting two miles from his
home summer and winter. On his re-
turn he always lived the little prayer
meeting over again, by giving a full
account of the services of that holy
hour to his invalid wife.
But to general rules there are often
exceptions. There was one in this case.
The deacon's wife forgot to wind up
the clothes line, which, when on duty,
was stretched directly across the icy
walk between the front door and the
gate. When the deacon left he went
out by side gate and missed the line.
When he returned, full of the spirit of
that little meeting, his heart throbbing
and nerves strung to get home and tell
Mrs. deacon al! about it, he hurried
through the front gate and in the dark
was rushing up the walk, when his nose
came in contact with the clothes sline.
His feet flew up and he came down
mainly on the back of his head. He
managed to crawl into the house, where
his other part 'camfred" his head and
patched his nose with plaster. But
to his dying day he never told her what
blessed time he had at that meeting;
but he often referred emphatically to
the line across the walk and TO Mrs.
deacon in the same connection.
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StOry-nOraI.

A large, raw boned COW at a cattle
sale observed with chagrin that a meek
and diminutive Jersey was being eag-
erly bid for by number Of buyers,
while nobody offered over $3.50 for
herself. Then in complaining way
she turned to a companion and said.
81 can't understand why those people
should be ready to pay big price for
that little sawed-off Jersey, when they
won't pay a third of the price for a
large, husky COW like me. But the
steer, to whom she directed her com.
plant, replied, as he slowed away an
other mouthful Of hay: my raw-boned
female friend, this is not a question of
size, but question Of butter-fat."
Moral-Your value in this world will
be judged by your usefulness, and not
by your size.
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Important.

To all persons who own vacant lots.
The Deming City Water Company pro-
pose to all owners OF unimproved va
cant lots, that If the owners will fence
in the same, and plant trees and shrub
berry; this company will supply the
water, and take the best care Of the
property for one dollar per lot per
month, and no further charge to the
owners.
This is an excellent opportunity for
all owners of vacant lots to improve and
beautifY the same at nominal cost.
This will not only improve the value of
the lots, but those who are intending to
build later on will have their ornament
al shade and fruit trees without having
to wait two or three years for them to
grow up. 3S-4w
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Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

"Some weeks ago during the severe
winter weather both my wife and my
self contracted severe colds which
speedily developed into the worst kind
of la grippe with all its miserable symp-
toms," says Mr.. j. S. EglestOn of Ma
pie landing, Iowa. knees and joints
aching, muscles sore, head stopped up,
eyes and nose running, with alternate
spells Of chills and fever. We began
using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
aiding the same with dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
and by its liberal use soon completely
knocked out the grip" Those Tablets
promote a healthy action of the bowels,
liver and kidneys which is always bene-
fetal when the system is congCsted by
cold or attack Of the grip. For sale
by all druggists.
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Stock Report.
the DeminG Graphic.

Special to the Deming Graphic,
Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 20, 1905.
Total cattle receipts last week were
$1,000 head, decrease of 5000 from
the previous week, and indications to-
day are that this weeks run will show
even larger decrease. The market
was strong all week, closing with net
gain Of 10 to 10 cents on all kinds. Sup
ply from the range country was liberal,
and found ready buyers at all times.
Supply to-day is Il, 900 head, a drop of
1000 from last Monday, and the short
are is mainly range cattle. Market on
fed steers is steady to-day, top $5.25,
cows are 10 higher, stockers and feed
ers strong to 10 higher. 1t is generally
conceded that stockers and feeders
have seen the low time this year. Fat
cattle prices are strong, which, of
course, has It's influence on country
grades, especially at this season. Range
steers sell at SO. Is to $S.75 mainly, with
bulk of sales at 50. 3.35 to $3.50, cows at
$500 to S2.S5 mainly, heavy ColOrados
up to 1925, bulk of the panhandles at
$2.S5 to $3.50, a few bulls at $500 to
S225, veals around $3.50, heavy calves
$3.50 to $l.25. Cattle receipts have
been unprecedented for the last four
months, but only aormal number have
been taken to the country, practically
the entire surplus going into the hands
of the packers. This would indicate
phenomenal dema nd for dressed meats,
and portends an encouraging future
for cattle raisers.
Mutton receipts have dropped off
sharply, only $1,000 last week and
prices are strong accordingly. Quite a
number Of feeding lambs were included
last week, which sold strong, at $5.S5
to 1915. Packers bought the fat stuff
willingly at an advance Of 10 to %
cents for the week, and the small sup
ply Of 1000 head to-day is being taken
at still further advance of 10 to 10
cents. Market is not fully tested to-
day, but fed yearlings sold at $5.65 to
$2.s5, quite little higher than any re-
cent sale. TOppy lambs are quotable
at $6. rs to S7.l5, wethers up to $3.50,
ewes $500. All around the market
has again assumed It's strong tone,
which it is predicted il will hold, par
ticularly after the holiday accumula-
ton Of poultry and game is worked of.
J. A. R1CKART,
l.. S. Correspondent.
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Little KindnssseS.

You gave on the way pleasant smile
And thought no more about It;
1t cheered a life that was sad the while,
That might have been wrecked with
out IL;
And so for the smile and it's fruit
age fair
You'll reap a crown sometime
somewhere.
You spoke one day a cheering word,
And passed to other duties;
1t warmed heart, new promise stirred,
And painted life with beauties;
And so for the word and its silent
prayer
You'll reap a palm sometime
somewhere.
You lent a hand to a fallen one,
A lift in kindness given;
1t savei a soul when help was none
And won a heart for heaven;
And so for the help you proffered
there
And so for the smile with its fruit
age fair,
You'll reap a crown sometime
somewhere.
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Do You Wan. StrenGth7

II you want to increase your strength
you must add to and not take from the
physical. In other words, the food that
you eat must be digested, assimilated
and appropriated by the nerves, blood
and tissues before being expelled from
the intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
adds to the physical. 1t gives strength
to and builds up strength in the human
system. 1t is pleasant to the taste and
palatable, and the only combination Of
digastants that will digest the food and
enable the system to appropriate
all of its health and strengthening
qualities. Sold by the Palace Drug
Store,
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National Educat tiOnal AssOcia atiOn.

The annual convention of the Nation
al Educational Association viii! be held
at San Francisco, Calf, July 9-l3, 1906,
inclusive. The S. p. Co. has cone
much toward securing this convention
in California next year, and is sending
out a food of Pacific Coast literature
and thousands of pictures of California
scenery.
This convention was held in Los An
geles few years ago and was the most
successful ever held. Ten Thousand
persons crossed the continent to attend
that convention. Reduced rates from
the north, east and south will be pub
lished in due time.
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Good Paying Ranch For Sale.

Forty acres choice valley land, about
ten acres in cultivation, nearly 400
bearing fruit trees, two acres in alfalfa,
two room adobe house, another partly
completed, 30 acres below the ditch.
part of which is covered with forest
timber, good water right. never failing
ditch fed by springs. Small interest in
another ditch. Good well of fine water.
Ample adjacent stock range. Location
in the Mimbres valley two miles above
0ldtown, nine miles from railroad sta
ton and FIVE miles from Faywood Hot
Springs.
Price $1,000. Terms $500 down, bal
ance to suit purchaser.
THIS offer only holds good for short
time. For further information, enquire
at this Office.
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Woman,s Home COMPANION.

"Christ With U.s." poem by Edwin
Markham, with appropriate decorations
fills the first page Of the Woman's
Home Companion for December, and
the remainder of the magazine is very
Christmassy indeed. Christmas fiction
is represented by "An 0gre's Tenants"
by Owen Oliver; "The Burglars Christ.
mas Gift" by Clara Morris; 1.-THE
Quest of the Unwise Men," by Temple
Bailey; "a Borrowed Christmas" by
Mary Wilhelmina Hastings; "The Man
Who Gained the World" by Alfred
Tressider Sheppard, and other timely
stories. Mrs. Sangster's talk Con
cerning Christmas, and useful articles
on handmade gifts. leather tooling,
Christmas cookery and Christmas tables
give the number additional holiday
value. Published by the Crowell Pub.
Co., Springfield, Ohio; ole dollar per
year, ten cents per copy.
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In HAD Chase.

Millions rush in mad chase after
health. from one extreme of faddism to
another, when, if they would only eat
good food, and keep their bowels re3u-
lar with DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
their troubles would all pass away.
Prompt relief and quick cure for liver
and stomach trouble. 25c at the Palace
Drug Store; guaranteed.
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Grammar ala Node.

We visited a school on the SanganOn
river. in Illinois, nearly half century
ago. We had previously met the teach
er at q "shucking bee" and we asked
her If she would tell us how she came
to get her position.
"Why, certingly, was the reply, 81
got this school cause the director
knowed was way up in grammer.
He knowed that knOwed jest how
Rrammer ort TO be teached."
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All for $3.50.

We told about it in our last issue.
but listen while we tell you again.
The Graphic, the Tri-weekly New
York World, and the Metropolitan and
Rural Home, all for one prepaid sub
scription of only $3.50. II any one can
beat this combination for the money
why, we will try again. Call ut the
Graphic Office and examine the papers.
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Rooms for Rent.

Large, comfortable rooms across the
street from the Episcopal church. four
blocks west of the postoffice. Brick
house, fine lawn, hot and cold water; also
Boarders wanted, with or without
rooms. Home cooking.
Call on MRS. Z. PETTY.
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Special Rates.

Special rates to Phoenix and return,
$l3.S5, account Of Arizona Territorial
Fair.
Tickets on sale December 4 to 8, in
elusive. Return trip must begin not
later than the llth.
C. B. Bosworth,
Agent S. p. Co.
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Uncle Sam has ordered his Secretary
to begin work on the Elephant Butte
dam project. He purposes, first. to
put 500, 900 in the diversion dam near
Fort Selden which viii provide water
for the Mesilla Valley when there is
water in the river.
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That PhotOdraph Plant.

Over on Silver avenue is the place to
get your photos for Christmas presents
to your wives and sweethearts. Mr..
Baker has no superior as an artist in
the southwest. Call and examine his
work.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1905-12-01

Mr.. Frank M. Cough, of the Colum-
bus postofiice, has surrendered his port
folio and Mr.. Geo. l.. Vaughn has been
appointed his successor. Another;
Annie E. Rogers, of Gage, voluntarily
steps down and out of the Gage post
Office, and Thos. j. Holmes is the lucky
man 10 be honored with the lucrative
position.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1905-12-01
Job Work.

Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Envelopes,
Business Cards, Visiting Cards, Mar
riage Certificates, Checks, Receipts,
Dodgers, and Handbills printed in up
to date style and on short notice at the
Graphic office.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1905-12-01

We nave full fiedged gun and gen.
eral repair shop in town, and the pro-
prietor, Mr.. l.. j. Small is doing first
class work.
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Mining location blanks at this Office.

A good second hand Typewriter for
sale cheap. Call at Graphic Office and
see it..
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RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

-SOuthern Pacinc.-
LOCAL TIME.
- EAST BOUND. -
No. ~. Golden State Limited for Denver. Kan
sas City, st. Louis and Chicago, il27
am.
No. lO.-Sunset Express. for New Orleans New
York. Chicago. st. Louis, Cincinnati.
Washington and all points east; 1915
pm.
- WEST BOUND
No. 9.-Sunset Express for Los Angeles. San
Diego San Francisco Portland and all
coast line points. ll:56. a. M
No. 43. Golden State Limited for Los Angeles
BakersRed Sacramento. and all San
Joaquin valley points. 6:32 p. m.
Santa Fe.
WEST.
Arrives, 8 q. m. Leaves s.25 a. m.
EAST.
Arrives. $40 D. m. Leaves 9:9Op. m.
Ell Q S. W. R. r.
Arrives 5:l5 p. m. Leaves Tam.
The leader., 1905-05-24
A Parallel Case.

The unexpected discussion that
arose between Secretary of War
Taft and President Fish, Of the
Illinois Central Railroad, at a ban
quet given to the delegates Of the
international Railway Congress,
at Washington, few nights ago,
when the Secretary made an ad-
dress in favor of regulating rail-
roads by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and which was re-
piled to by Mr.. Fish, followed by
reioinders from each, is recalIed.by
a similar event that occurred at
the Press Banquet at GreenvilIe.
Mr.. Chas. Bush, general coun-
sci for the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley Railroad, spoke to The sen
timent, Southern Railroads, "
and his entire speech was an ar
gument in opposition to railroad
supervision. He bitterly opposed
the bill passed by the last House,
which authorized the Interstate
Commission to fix railroad rates,
insisting that such law would
operate against the South and IN
favor of the North, favorable to
New York and against New Or
leans. He declared that the pres
ent law was all-suficient to stop
rebates, poolings, ETC., and gave
the commission ample power.
Mr.. Burch was followed BY Mr..
j. q. Norwood, president Of the
Mississippi Press Association,
who, after making brief refer
ence to his subject, The Press, "
proceeded to answer Mr.. Burch,
and controverted the points be
had presented, declaring chat the
people demanded q law authoriz-
ing the Interstate Commerce
Commission to regulate rates, that
the Democracy had demanded it,
and that q Republican President
had urged its passage upon Con-
gress; that every Democratic
Representative from Mississippi
The leader., 1905-05-24
YazOo Special Edition.

The Yazoo Sentinel, published
at Yazoo City, Miss, has gotten
out special anniversary edition
showing the beautiful Delta city
as it was before the fire, with
views Of the burned district and
views showing the substantial
manner in which the city has been
rebuilt. Nothing indicates what
has been done so much as pictures
of the results and they show that
the rebuilding of the city has been
on a much more substantial and
ornamental style than the old ar
chitecture.
The increase in value of real
estate after the fire, the improve
ment of streets as TO widening and
other regulations and many other
interesting things told in pictures,
as well as in the written stories Of
the city, its growth and impor-
tance and the beauty and richness
of the surrounding country, are tc
be found in the edition. The
magazine edition has a very pret-
ty cover and is filled not only with
pictures and reading matter d
interest, but has many fine adver.
tisements, and shows frst-elass
typographical work. Times Dem.
Ocrat.
The leader., 1905-05-24

the duties Of. the Board Of Super
visors, road contractors, etc., and
was along the usual lines.
After the grand jury had been
excused petit jury No. / was em-
paneled as follows. viz: j. r..
Coker, w. r. Keen, @. L. ALI
good, j. M. Chandler, r. G. Rat
cliff, John Phillips, Joe Blue, A.
K. Walker, j. P. Welch, Claude
Mize, j. A. Decell, j. III. Reed.
At this iuncture in the proceed
ings, the court announced a recess
until 2 O'Clock p. M, so that Hon.
John Sharp Williams, who had
been invited by the Cotton Asso-
citation to address the people of
this county, might have an oppor-
tunity to do SO.
Mr.. Williams was introduced
by Judge Wilkinson, before leav-
ing the bench, with a few appro-
pirate and complimentary re-
marks.
The following attorneys have
been in attendance on the court:
Messrs. P. q. Jones, II. Cassidy,
I. Brady, Jr., McNair & McNair,
M. Mccullough, Brennan & Han
nah, E. B. Harris, f. E. Everett,
of the Brookhaven bar; J. b.
Harris, M. Green, Jackson; j. n.
Yawn, Bogue Chitto; E. j. Nc
Michael, Wesson; Harris Dickson,
Vicksburg; G. Wood Magee,
Monticello.
The leader., 1905-05-24
Pleasant Hill School Commencement

For the first time in its history
the Pleasant Hill school which is
situated 10 miles south Of Brock
haven, held commencement exer-
cises. Patrons and people gener-
ally of that neighborhood we're
alive to every detail of the event
full occasion and no teacher has
ever had more cordial support
than Miss Lula Mason, who has la
bored so efficiently with the chill.
drenss through seven months past.
A stage was erected by Miss
Mason's two young contrac-
tors, Joseph Kyzar and Clint
Brister, and 400 people attended
the concert and interesting clos.
ing exercises. There was Moth
ing to mar the occasion and the
loyal patrons were delighted with
the achievements of their chill
dren.
Joe Kyzar and Della Cole drew
for the prize in spelling, the for
mer winning the coveted prize.
The music deserves especial
mention. 1t was furnished by a
string band, composed Of the four
"Greer Brothers. y These Young
men have remarkable musical
gifts and only one of them has
ever had an instructor. These
young men were unfortunate a
few months ago in losing 5000
worth Of musical instruments,
when the home. of their father
burned down, and so the liberal
supporters of the school paid
them a modest sum for their SER
vice. These big-hearted people,
who were taxed $25 per month,
toward the principals salary, also
came up with every cent Of in
debtedness on the last day Of
school.
Our best wish for the Pleasant
Hill people is that they may se-
cure as good a principal next year
as they have had this. Miss Ma
son has resigned to enter a new.
field.
The leader., 1905-05-24
LIST OF JURORS.
Drawn to Serve at the May Term Of
Lincoln Circuit Court, Beginning
the 9TH MONDAY.
the 4th Monday.

Second Week. Lott S. Coke,
/. Bush, G. H. Mullins, g. w.
Mize, Charles Brister, G. G. Cole,
L. 0. Crosby, 7. J. Wallace, JAS
per N. Smith, Winfield Case, E. q.
T. Coon, G. a. Lowell, j. G.
Williams, Fred Davis, WI. Nc
Graw, D. M. Price, j. E. Case,
B. f. Clark, Jr., Alfred j. Ma
son, Thomas E. Smith, Wash
Peevey, A. Ell. Simon, j. M. All
good, E. Arlington, Wash Ard,
w. B. Hodges, B. F. Clark, j. III.
Albritton, Sidney Smith, w. E.
Kimball.
Third Week. -G. w. Nations,
A. M. Summers, M. A. Parkman,
Pat Case, w. j. Brent, Henry
Price, A. K. Smith, I. G. B.
May, j. L. Ford, j. FL. Griffin,
j. w. Boone, Jr., L. L. Hughes,
j. R. McGehee, Willie j. Barron,
Gabe Williams, Samuel Arid, S.
N. Smith, I. A. Smith, M. L.
Bridges, L. P. Kees, FL. H.
Boyte, j. NJ. Smith, w. P. Sas-
ser, Jacob Cummings, Stanhope
Posey, A. L. Smith.
The leader., 1905-05-24

had voted for it, and there was no
one question that appealed so d.
rectly to the people as this rate
question, that they wanted a law
that would give them the cheapest
freights, and would continue to
demand it.
Mr.. Norwood's speech came as
a thundeTbolt from a cloudIess
sky, and was heartily and vocifer-
ously applauded by the editors
and guests. It came as sur
prise, but was much appreciated,
and showed clearly that Mr.. Nor
woods views were sustained, and
that the effort to commit tbe edI-
tors against proposition that had
the sanction of three National
Democratic Conventions, had sig
nally failed.
The people, without regard to
party, though the Democracy is
the only national party committed
to the idea, demands that Con-
gress give the Interstate Commits
sion power to regulate railroads.
1t is just and reasonable demand,
and would have become a law at
the last session of Congress if the
Senate had had among it's mem
bers fewer trust and corporation
lawyers, and more men who de-
sired to really serve and carry out
the wish of their people. But
with such men dominating the up
per House, the outlook for rate
legislation is not bright or en-
couraging. Clarion-Ledger.
The leader., 1905-05-24

exercises proper took place, and
were followed BY the presentation
of diplomas and awarding of med
ais. There we're ten sweet girl
graduates and two brave boys, as
follows: Nora Smith, Fannie
Cooke, Lola Barron, Emmie
Greer, Jennie Vardeman, Vara
Scott, Myrtis Scott, Pauline Pur-
ser, Hattie Hodgman, Mary Par
sons, Bert Storm, Benton Cain.
A paper we're read by Miss Vara
Scott, who was especially happy
in her. hits" in Glass History, and
evoked many smiles and a deal of
praise. A class poem and class
prophecy were read by Miss Jem-
mie Vardeman and Miss Pauline
Purser, respectively. The vale
dictory address by Miss Emmie
Greer was cordially received and
this young lady of unusual intel
lectual endowment acquitted her
self with decided credit.
The annual address by Hon. r.
P. Thompson, another "Brookha-
ven boy" and an alumnus Of The
Public School, was a choice bit of
oratory on "Americanism. = It's
grace, eloquence and brevity we're
all befitting the occasion; and old
er speakers might take note of
some points of excellence and
adaptab1lity to the evening, from
jacks much-appreciated and
highly creditable address. His
aemirers would be pleased to
have him again in this>distinguish-
ed role.
After this salient feature of the
-eventful evening, the principal,
Prof. T. P. Scott, delivered the
diplomas and Hon. M. McCul-
Iough awarded the medals, as fol-
lows:
In spelling, 5th, 9th and 7th
grades, Hattie Hoffman; in music,
dontest, Maebelle Henderson; in
music, public contest, Maimo
Redding; department, Jennie
Vardeman, Vara Scott; excellence
in composition, 8th, 9th and 10th
grades, Belle Atwood; decIama-
tion, 8th, 9th and 10th grades,
Willie Cameron; debate, Jennie
Vardeman; writing, jamie Dun
ming; scholarship, Emmie Greer.
The only thing that the close
and critical observer could possi-
bly, find to mar the splendid exer-
cises of the school, was the ap-
pearance of the school building.
By reason Of additions to the
building and indifference perhaps
of our people, the elegant decora.
tions of the rostrum and even the
beautiful dresses of the pretty
graduates were made a degree un-
seemly by the blelnished and un-
slightly walls that formed the back
ground for the otherwise striking
and attractive picture. We trust
that by another year the entire
building will be painted and put
in neat repair. It ought to be, by
all means, and We believe the City
Fathers will see to it.