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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

The wires have been hot in New
Mexico for the past week. Word came
TO Hon. j, W. Hlnnigan of this city
that his father Mr.. Robert Hannigan,
had been taken from the stage in the
Mogollon mountains. by Bob HOLMAN
and was being held for a 81, 900 ransom.
"Deadloads" Of rot, of which the fol-
lowing is a sample, loaded the dispatch
es from from Deming to the daily pa
pers:
ut is claimed that there are five men
in the party, with pack mules, and the
W an-provisioned bandits claim that any
attempt TO rescue Hannigan or ares
his captors will be Hannigan's death
warrant. "
Five bandits, with a pack mule train,
on which Of course they purpose 10 load
the 81 900 swag and get out OF the
country
Here in brief are the facts in the
matter:
Mr.. Robert Hannigan, aged u years,
owns acattle anch in the Mogollons, AM
about q month ago left Deming for tn
ranch. Last Friday as he was on hi
return trip at So'ciock, am. a few mie
out from Alma, he was taken from
the stage by Bob HOLMAN, who threat
enei tn kill Hannigan then and there
unless he forked over 81, 900, which HI
claimed Hannigan owed him and hal
refused to pay him. Not having tn
money with him he agreed to give Hol
Imam the sum dem lnded.
Hoffman, took Mr.. Hannigan into th
mountains FIVE miles from the place o
capture, chained him to a tree, went ;
Alma, told what he had done, and sail
he would have that money or kill Mr.
Hannigan. Pad Hoffman, brother
Boo. and in charge Of the Hanniga
ranch, rode to Silver City and nOtife
Mr.. j. W. Hannigan, Of Deming, wha
his brother had done. Mr.. H. let
Deming, by special train for Silver City
give Pad the ransom money and he lei
; at once to pay 1t over to his brother Bot
In the meantime, the citizens OF Aim
had raised the amount and had given
. to Bob. who brought Mr.. Hannigan
Alma on-Monday morning at 4 O'cloc
and then left for parts unknown. tt
money raised by the Alma people wa
| returned TO them that day, and NJ
, H will be cared for until he recover
sufficient strength to come home. H
is expected on Saturdays or Sunday
train from Silver City.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
SnHarind RnAed-

There are sad hearts 10 Deming. this
week. Death has again visited us.
Ruth, the infant daughter, and only
child of Alvah L. and Jessie Keith,
died suddenly on Wednesday morning at
Z O'clock. She was recovering from an
attack Of pneumonia, and was thought
to be out Of danger. She was buried
from the family residence at 2 p. m.
yesterday, Rev. T. Hopping officiating.
Ruth dead? No only gone before, where
she awaits the coming of those who so
dearly loved her here.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Truly miraculous seemed the recov-
cry Of Mrs. MOllie Holt of this place, 4"
writes ]. o. Hooper, WOodford, Tenn,
''she was so wasted by coughing up
puss from her lungs. Doctors declared
her. end. so near that her family had
watched BY her bedside forty.eight
hoaFgl when, at my urgent request, DIR.
Kings New Discovery was given her,
with the Astounding result that i'm.
prOvemsnt began and continued until
she finally completely recovered, and
4 . healthy woman to-day" Guaran-
ted cure for coughs and colds. SOC and
q. ct al druggists. Trial bottle free.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
LuckIest Nan In Afaanaaa.

"I'm the luckiest man in Arkansas, "
writes II. l.. Stanley, Of Bruno, since
the restoration of my wife's health AZ
ter five years of continuous coughing
and bleeding from the lungs; and ! owe
my good fortune to the worlds greatest
medi cine, DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which | know from
experience will cure consumption II
taken in time. My wife improved with
first bottle and twelve bottles com.
pleted the cure. Cures the worst
coughs and colds or money refunded.
At all druggists. SOC and 500. Tris
bottle free.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

To all whom it may concern:
The Deming Livery Stable win b
closed on February oath, 1906. and no
horses or buggies will let out for hire
after that date.
The barn will be open for transient
horses the same as before. | have q
quantity of hay and grain on hand for
sale.
G. L. BAKER,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Clark celebrated
the 25th anniversary Of their wedding
last Friday evening. In the May month
following their marriage they, came 70
Deming, then a hamlet Of tents, and
have lived and prospered continuously
here since that date. They have had
twelve children born TO them, ten Of
whom are now living, and who are at
present all together in their beautiful
Los Angeles home, attending school In
that city.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
To The Boys

We are requested to notify you and
your parents, that the railroad yards
are not intended for a boys playground.
Jumping on and Off moving cars Is a
dangerous business, and it is going to be
stopped, II the parents will not keep
their boys away from the yards the
sheriff will enforce the law in such
cases made and provided.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Mr.. W. R. Merrill has removed his
family from the old homestead north of
town to the Dane residence on Pine st.
This leaves a fine suburban residence
for rent. For further particulars en-
uuire at this Office.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

The Victoria is having an attack of
spring renovation this week. Painting,
papering, and a lot Of other improve
ments are in progress. Progress marks
everything connected with that popular
hotel.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
Rooms for Rent,

Large, comfortable rooms across the
street from the Episcopal church. four
blocks west of the postoiiice. Brick
house, strictly modern, fine Lawn. hol
and cold water; also, bOaraeEB wanted,
with or without rooms. Home cooking.
Call on MRS. E. PnFTY.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

What more could the lover Of good
fiction want, than 10 witness Rowland
and Cliiford's dramatizati0n of Bertha
NJ. Clay's novel Dora Thorne" which Is
TO Represented at Clark's Opera House
on Monday Evening, 18th.
The play Is said 10 be beautifully
staged and costumed. As a whole il Is
q attraction Of unusual merit.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
ron RENT.

A suite Of two nicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Also nicely
Furnished rooms to rent by the week or
month, ct the COnsuelO. No invalids
taken. lin
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

We received a pleasant call yesterday
from Mrs. A. ]. McElroy, of Chicago,
who is on her way to California, and
tarried in this bower Of Eden for few
days visit with her old friend Mrs. f.
Petty. She formerly resided here but
has not visited US for the last six years.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

why, | was at the theatre and
witnessed the opening performance of
that dainty production of Rowland and
Clifford's, Dora Thorne."
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Mr.. Clyde Harris. who is spending
the winter in Deming. stopping with
the Worrells, has been in Mr.. Bolich's
store for the past month, where he is
making many new friends among the
patrons of that establishment. Edwin
and Clyde win succeed in the calling
they have chosen.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Mr.. ]. J. Bennett, Cashier Of the
Deming National Bank, is taking a
short vacation. He will be in New
Orleans during the Mardl Gras Carnival
and before his return will visit "home
and mother" in Mississippi. We look
for him home about the 18th proximo.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
DIED.

At 1880 this morning, Harry Mcclure
Stecker, iit the Both year Of his age.
Mr. Stecker was born in Pennsylvania,
March 81, 1867. He leaves a wife and
a host of friends here to mourn his
death.
Mr.. Stccker was a member Of Lodge
No. 90 X. of p, Lodge No. 7, A. D,
u. w. and the Order Of Elks; and wal
highly esteemed by all who knew him,
The funeral will take place tomorrow
at 10 o'clock, a, m. from Mahoney'I
undertaking parlors.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
Horsa HanhN.

Will feed and take care Of a saddle
horse for two months, for the use OF
same every day or two, have good barn
and will give best Of care.
Enquire VI Mrs. Mary Shakespeare.
2-l
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
Married

BY Rev. W. E. Foulkes on Friday the
10th inst; Miss George Hyler Of Cisco,
Texas. to Mr.. f. l.. Fusion, foreman
OF the Foster ranch.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
FrlaAtfalIy Burned

Chas. W. Moore a machinist, of Fore
City. Pa, hsd his hand frightfully burd-
ed in an electrical furnace. He applied
Bucklen's Arnica Salve with the usual
result: ~ quck and perfect cure. "
Greatest healer on earth for Burns,
Wounds, Sores, Eczema and Piles. 25c
at all druggists.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Mr. w. H. Bohaunan, travelling agent
for the |. c. Schools of Scranton Pa,
was caller at the Graphic Office We'd
nesdav.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

The Rip Van Wrinkle show, the big
scenic production calcium light effects,
just the kind Of a show that will please
all Saturday Feb. "a.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

A we'll known dramatic eritis Of q
large Eastern publication. recently
said. 81 have spent a different lie n
the past two hours and q half"
whereabouts" asked thscllyodltoe.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

The Sth annual masque ball of the
lodge Of A. o. U, w. was held at the
Opera House last night according to
previous announcement.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Samson Windmills and Cushman en-.
gines are world heaters.
KNOWLES q ROLAND, Agents
DeminR, N. NJ.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Here the free band concert by Eilers
Rip Van Wrinkle Show at noon Saturday
Feb. "a.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

After a very successful tour Of the
large Eastern cities, Rowland and
Clifford's production Of Bertha N. Gays
beautiful and fascinating love story
Dora Thorne" will be the attraction
at Clark's Opera House on next Monday
avaninV
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Ethereal mildness is here, and so are
the zephyrs of the Great American
Desert.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23
Refugees sa1y.s~a


.PRESU\ TERRAIN.
Usual services at the Presbyterian
church, next Sunday.
BAPTIST.
Sunday school at Odd Fellows Hall
Sunday at 10 a. m.
METHODIST.
Services at the Methodist church
Sunday morning and evening at the
usual hours. Sunday school at 9:45 a.
m. Jr. League, 3p. m. Sr. League
$50 D. m. Cordial invitation extended
to the public to attend all services.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Mourning stationery for funeral
notices., Just received.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Window Shades and fixtures for sale
at the store Of
KnIiNGER & CO.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

See Boyer in his free bicycle and un-
| ycle exhibition during Rip Van Wrinkle
Concert at noon Saturday Feb. q.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Next Sunday will be the ninetieth
anniversary Of the American Bible soci-
ETY..
Churches have been requested to eel
citrate this anniversary. The evening
hour for services at The Methodist
Church will be devoted to this cause.
The program prepared by the society
will be used.
Everybody invited to attend this an
niversary, of one of the grandest agen'
cies for the evangelization of the world.
At L. ]. Sma is gun and repair shop
on Silver avenue, may be found both
guns and pistols for sale at the lowest
living rates. Although rushed with
work, he always finds time to wait on
customers.
Screened coal at Merrills 81 per ton,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

Screened coal at Merrill's 81 per TOT
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1906-02-23

CATHOLIC.
RVanlnd Services.

Sunday school at 1890. A. NJ.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-12
What il Has Done

The United States Steel Corporation
has rounded out the fifth year Of Is *
istence This fact recalls predictions
made los some az the time Of the or
ganization Of the corporation that IL
would revert bacR 10 Andrew Carnegie
In 1--WE years
Instead the Steel corporation is id
sound shape financially and physically
and with its increased earning power
dividends on the preferred stock can
be regarded A. practically permanent,
and prospects OF dividends ON the com
mon stock strengthened What the
Steel corporation has accomplished in
the first five years of its career can he
summarized M follows
| Increased It's finished and semi
finished capacity from around 5000
600 tons IA year to.over TO- 90. 900 tons
with corresponding increase Ia pig
iron ingot iron ore ana coal produc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-12
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dred seventy tour t3iil OF the recorded
plat OF the Second Addition to the Vii
lage OF Crystal Falls, thence west along
the said north boundary line OF said
Lot three hundred seventy -four i37tl
TO the intersection thereof with the
center line OF Seventh Street, thence
north along said centerl line OF Seventh
Street 10 the intersection thereof with
the projected north boundary line OF
Lot one lll OF the recorded plat OF the
First Addition OF the Maple Grove
Land q improvement Company
tIimited to the Village Of Crystal
Falls. thence west To the center line OF
the alley between High Street and Iron
street. thence south along the said
center.line Of said alley 10 the center
line Of Crystal Avenue thence east OF
the intersection thereof with the north
aud south quarter line Of Section
twenty nine 90. in Township forty
three a. North of Range thirty two
t32 West. thence south along said
quarter line to the center Of said Sec.
tion twenty nine POI thence east a.
long the east and west quarter line Of
said Section twenty nine 30 70 the
intersection thereof with the center.
line Of Sixth Street. thence north n.
long the said center-line OF Sixth
Street 10 the intersection thereof with
the projected north boundary line OF
Lot two hundred ffty-four l25ll OF
tho recorded plat OF the First Addition
10 the villgae OF Crystal Falls. thence
east along sal projected north bound
AIRY line Of said Lot two houndred
fifty four l254 TO the intersection
thereof with the center lire Of the al.
lev between Fourth Street and Fifth
street. thence south along enc said
center line of said alley 20 the inter
section thertuf with the projected
south boundary line ul Lot ono hun0fed
eighty nine i~a of the recorded plat
ct the First Addition % the Village ~
Crystal Falls thence ,ast along said
projected south boundary liiie of Lot
one hundred eighty aine isa Ca the
east side-lire Of Fourth Street thence
north 10 tho northwest corner Of Lot
two hundred seventy three ,2;9i o. the
recorded plat Of the First Addition 10
the Village OF Crystal Fails thence
east along the north boundary line q
said lot two hundred seventy-tDree
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-12

le73 projected 20 the west boundary
line of Lot sixty 800 OF the recorded
plat OF J. q. Schwartz First Addition
10 the Village Of Crystal Falls. thence
along said west bounday line Of said
Lot sixty co. to the northwest corner
OF said Lot sixty 900. thence north
along the east-line OF Third Street to
the intersection thereof with the
centerline Of the alley between Mar
quette Avenue and Superior Avenue,
thence east along the said center-line
Of said alley TO the west boundary line
OF Lot eighteen rs 81 the recorded
plat OF !. b. Schwartz First Addition
70 the Village 4 Crystal Falls, thence
south along the said west boundary
line OF said Lot eighteen u.s. to the
southwest corner of said lot eighteen
(lSl. thence east along the south
boundary line Of Lots eighteen lisl.
thirteen To- twelve l2. eleven II.
ten 10 and nine of the said recorded
plat OF J Schwartz First Ad-
dition to the Village Of Crystal to the
southeast corner Of said Lot nine .,
thence south along 20 the boundary line
of Lot eight Of Section twenty eight
=, in Township forty three i3 North
OF Range thirty two ~ West to the
southwest corner Of said Lot eight 4
thence east along the south boundary
line Of said Lot eight : 70 the west
low water line Of said Paint River
thence ncrthwesterly along said low
water hoe to the said point Of com
mencing
RESOLVED FURTHER that the
Board Of Public Works OF this city be.
and hereby is instructed and directed
10 devise. or cause a. be devised a
plan OF such sewerage and drainage
and TO submit plats or diagrams Of such
plan, when completed. to this council +
RESOLVED FURTHER that the
City Clerk be. and hereby IL. directed
to submit this resolution to said Board
OF Public Works M its next regular or
special meeting
Ayes Thomas peuglase i :.
Jacka. Thomas Wills. William Gribble
Frank Scadden aud Louis Meisler
Resolution carried
on motion meeting adjourned
Rpbt NUNS.
City clerk
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-12
Council Proceedings.

The follow ing resolution was offered
by Frank Scadden who moved its al
potion seconded by $ Jacka
RESOLVED that it has become, aud
i. necessary. in the opinion OF the
Council OF the City of Crystal Falls,
to provide sewerage aud drainage for
that certain teIritOriay part OF said
city bounded ms follows Commencing
AZ the point where the north boundary
line Of Lot eigh 81 Of Section twenty
eight 2sl. in Township forty three
AZ North Of Range thirty two 3sl
West. III iron County Michigan IN
terseots the west low water line "a
Paint River thence west along said
north boundary line Ia the northwest
corner 81 said Lot eight ts thence
south along the west boundary line OF
said Lot eight : to the intersection
thereof with the northeast side Of the
Chicago * Northwestern Railway
Company main right Of way thence
northwesterly along the said northeast
side Of said right OF way to the inter
section thereof with the projected
center line OF Second Street. thence
south along the said cenEr line TO in
tersectiou thereof with y W center-liue
OF the alley next north of Crystal
Avenue. thence west along the center
line Of said alley to the intersection
thereof with the center line Of Third
Street. thence south along the said
center line Of Third Street to point
therein directly east 1T the most
s6ulherly part Of Lot two hundred
ninety two POI of the recorded plat
N the second Addition 10 the Village
g>crystal Falls thence west 60 the
NJ side-hno 81 the said Chicago 4
Northwestern Railway Company :
shafer spur track right 81 way thence
northwesterly along said east side-line
of said last mentioned right oi way o.
the intersection Thereof with the center
line IL the alley next north ~ Crystal
Avenue. thence west along the said
center line of said alley g. the inter.
section thereof with the center line
az Sixth street. thence south along the
Aaid center line OF Sixth Street to the
intersection thereof with the projected
north boundary line ~ Lot three hun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-12
tion

tlOu.
2. Earnings aggregate more than
$40. 900. 600 10 March 3ist. 1906. From
its organization 10 January ist 1905.
tine corporation disbursed $i43. SIG. e44
in preferred dividends and SIS. eo6. $50
in common dividends. making total
OF $i9i. 5s3. 1876. II has disbursed t9is.
i5s. 500 In interest exclusive of under
lying bonds. making grand total In
dividends and interest OF x9s3. 9ss. 500
TO January list last
o. Operating costs. il is claimed.
have been reduced on an average of
~ ton and earning power increased
from $50. 600. 900 to $500 900. 900 from
new construction improvements. etc.
and the acquisition Of competitive
plants
4. In 1902 the corporation produced
2, 800, 600 tons of pig iron. as compared
with last years output OF 10. i72. coo
IL did the largest gross business in its
history last year.
5. The corporation has spent. Sl07.
600. 600 for new construction. and
Sl4s. 900, 600 for extraordinary replace
ments and ordinary repairs. Including
the sum paid for the Union and Clair.
ton Steel companies. making total Of
x295. 600, 600 for new construction,
acquisitions and extraordinary replace
ments and ordinary maintenance.
q. Has accumulated surplus OF
So, 73s. 600 as compared with $50. $50.
600 at the time of its organization.
Z. Has paid nearly $500. 900. 600
TO employees since its organization.
The ore supplies underground are now
estimated at 1, 800. 600. 600 tons. an
compared with about 800, 600, 600 tons
at the time of its organization.
3. Last year 10 produced 4A2 per
cent OF the pig iron of the country, ~
compared with 43.e per cent at the
time OF its organization. and sos per
cent in 1909.
.. Has, through cooperation with
otner large companies kept steel prices
at a reasonable level in the face Of per
iods Of excess demand The corpora
tion will make new high record in
earnings as we'll as production this
year.
10. Has established more haromn
ious relations witch its employees. proof
OF which is found In the fact that
there has never been strike since th,
one started shortly after the organiza
ton OF the corporation.
H. II has converted $40, 600, 900 o
preferred stock into bonds and retain
2 $50, 600. 600 in the treasury, which cal
= be sold at any time.
10 Two large steel companies. tn
Union and the Clarion. and severs
! small concerns, have been acquired
= 10 Has not increased It's diyiden
: and interest disbursements. constrn,
ton. etc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-12
~. MAsrINn AMAN

= mhd been troubled with kidney
di-e5sc tor the asi Use years writes
Robert z Watts 81 salem Mo II
lost flesh and never feit well and doci
ored with leading physicians and tried
an remedies suggested without relief
Finally tried Foleys Kidney Cure
and lees than two BOTTLES completely
cured me aud ann now sound and
we'll During the summer kidney
irregularities arr often caused by ex.
cessive drinking or being overheated
Attend to the kidneys AZ once by using
Foleys Kidney Cure.