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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

William, the little three-year-
old son of Jas. Martin, happen
ed to quite a painful accident last
Friday. The little fellow wa.
playing in the yard near his sis
ter, Mary, who was cutting
a mesquite bush with an AK, and
got behind his sister unbeknown
to her, and when she raised the
AK received a blow on his mouth
that made a bad cut. He was Civ
en- immediate medical attention
and at last accounts was getting
along all right.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

Cozy Corner recruiting station
for rent. Inquire of
Northumberland
Both Socorro and Lordsburg
are to get big smelters. We are
glad to see these little towns
grow. 1t will but increase the
magnitude and Importance of
Deming as a disbursing center.
Mrs. j. T. Clayton is expecting
as guests in a few days her sis
ter, Miss Miriam Paslay, profes.
sor of Latin in the Industrial In
stitute and College, of Columbus,
Miss, and Miss Orr, professor
of English literature in the same
school.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

Meyers Meat Market is head
quarters fer fresh fruits, melons,
etc.
The Mogollon Milling Co. has
recently incorporated with a
capital stock Of 100000. The Of
icerS of the new enterprise en-
brace the following we'll known
residents of Deming: w. l..
Nixon, president; 7. B. Dillon,
vice president; w. B. Westgate,
secretary; E. S. Milford, treas
urer.
The latest instrumental and
vocal sheet music at
TossELL's.
The fourth quarterly meeting
of the Methodist Church of Dem
ing will be held Sunday morning
and evening. Presiding Elder
]. B. Cochran will preach at
II a. m. and 8 D. m. The sacra-
ment will be administered at the
close of the morning service.
Everybody cordially invited to
these services. W. E. FoULKs.
Mr.. w. E. Brock, a prominent
young mining man of Parral,
Mexico, accompanied by his sis
ter, Miss Lula, arecent graduate
of the University of Michigan,
and a young lady classmate, ar
rived in the city this week to
visit as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs, Ralph C. Ely. Mr.. Brock
and Mr.. Ely were classmates in
the wilds of Michigan.
Messrs. Crawford and Harcrow,
of Valient, Okla. have located in
the valley, taking up a half Sec
ton each. They intend max
Ing early improvements on the
land. Many other settlers from
the same locality will arrive in
Deming in the course of a few
weeks, as the gentlemen have
written back to their old home in
glowing terms Of the beauty and
promise Of the famous Mimbres
Valley.
Mr.. Frank Whitehouse, who
has a valuable claim in the val.
ley, dropped in Saturday, gave
US a pleasant call and enrolled
for The Graphic. Mr.. White
house, although a young man.
was a prominent educator at his
home in the north. He expects
to make Deming his future home
and will probably soon be az
lively engaged in educational
work here.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
To Honor Cleveland.

Washington, July II. The
San Jacinto National Forest, sit
uated in California, will hereaf-
ter be known as the Cleveland
National Forest, having been re-
christened by President Roose.
welt in honor Of the late EXPIRES.
ident Cleveland, under whose
administration the first National
Forests were GREETED.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
Fires EXtinguished.

The rangers of the ella for.
est reserve have totally extin-
guished the big forest fires that
were short time ago raging in
the Mogollon mountains, and
say that now the reserve is free
from fires as far as they are able
to find out.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
St. Luke's Episcopal Church,
Sunday, July 10, 1908.

Evening prayer and sermon,
S:25 p. m.
Subject of sermon, "Paul's
Vision at Corinth."
Offertory Thou Knowest
Lord. solo by Mr.. Lewis.
A hearty welcome to all !
HUNTER LEWIS,
Missionary in Charge.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

Forests were created.
J. r. Wright, who arrived in
the city a short time ago from
Texas, Monday purchased the
desert claim Of John |. Robinson
three miles southwest of town.
Windmill and pump for sale.
Inquire at this Office.
Mrs. DR.. Montgomery, of
Wichita, Kan, who is a sister of
DR.. +. S. Milford, has arrived in
the city to spend several months
looking after farm interests she
has in the valley.
See Merrill for your summer
coal.
Mrs. Ralph Widner closed up
the Victoria restaurant Friday
and left that night for Engle to
join Mr.. Widner, who has locat-
ed at that point. We are sorry
to see them leave Deming.
Fresh fruits, melons, etc., at
Meyers Meat Market.
The little babe of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carskadon fell from a porch
Monday afternoon and broke
both bones of one of its arms.
While quite badly hurt the little
one is doing as well as could be
expected.
Mr.. Cal Baker returned to the
ranch Tuesday for a ten days
stay. He was accompanied by
his sister, Mrs. I. j. Brown, of
Hachita, who has been enjoying
a short visit in the city with
relatives and friends.
For SALE Ten head of saddle
and stock horses. Apply at this
office.
Mr.. Ben F. Rupp, the gentle
manly representative of the Jas.
F. Ballard Co., was in the city
Wednesday. He called on The
Graphic and renewed the ad-
vertising contract we have with
his company for another year.
Shull Bros. are making the
cheapest prices on groceries of
any store in Deming. Phone 157.
Free delivery.
Our autoists should be a little
careful about the speed they
maintain while traversing the
business streets. Notwithstand-
ing Deming is going some, some
OF them have been hitting a little
too stiff a clip of late for the SAT-
ETY. of the general public.
Nolle Stump has resigned his
position in Wamel's store and is
now pulling the reins over "old
Beck" on Stump brothers zine
farm three miles east of here.
his brother, Joe, having moved
his family back TO the ranch
from town. There is little doubt
about the success and Joy that
will accompany Nolle's efforts.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
Mr.. G. S. James has resigned

Mr.. G. S. James has resigned
his position as agent of the
Wells Fargo Express Co. in
Deming and joined the business
circles of the town by opening
up a nice fruit store opposite
the postoflice. Mr.. James is sue.
ceeded by Mr.. II. c. Holcomb. a
very pleasant young man, who
comes here from Lordsburg. We
are pleased to know that Mr.. and
Mrs. James will remain resi-
dents of our town and at the
same time welcome Mr.. and
Mrs. Holcomb to Deming.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
DEMING GRAPHIC
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Democratic Nominees.

For President VIM. J. Bryan,
of Nebraska.
For Vice President John W.
Kern, of Indiana.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
List Of Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the Post.
Office for the week ending July Is.
Aller. Joe.
Bailey, Earl.
Larson, Mrs. Frank.
McCarncy, Mrs. A.
Ruiz, Anacle,o.
valenznela, joaquin.
Iulubera, Rosa.
Please say advertised and give date.
LnW PENNlNGToN. =. NJ
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
AT Cowboy Park +!

The Match Roping Contest, which Will Be Held
at Cowboy Park, JULY 10Th, at $3.50 D. m, Between
Jim Hall and Hannie Barksdale, of Mutt New
hexico, Against Pat Num-, Whitewater, New Mexico,
and Thos. L. Greer, Juarez, Mexico, for $500 and
20 per cent Of the Crate Receipts July 10.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17
PROBATE CLERK

] hereby announce myself a candidate
for re election to the Office of Probate
Clerk of Luna County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
LEE D. LESTER
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

Glasses for Spanish, German, French.
University Diplomas. Inquire at CAPT
RABIES.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
! announce myself as a candidate for
reelection TO the Office Of Superintend.
ent OF Schools, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party Of Luna County.
NEY Is. GORMAN
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-07-17

Announcements
.NNNNxXNNNNNN~x>>
SHERIFF.

] hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office Of Sheriff Of Luna County,
n. NJ, subject TO the action Of the
Democratic primaries.
JAMES c. TABOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
Judge Taft Gets
After Gompers.

Mason city, Ia. Sept. 27.-To an au-
dtncc composed of laboring men at
Waterloo. Mr.. Taft paid his compli-
r.cnts to S. p. Gomrrrs, as follows;
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
Epidemic of Disease Is
Expected to Follow Drought.

PittshurG. Sept. 21.-With losses ag-
grcEatinG several million dol ars from
forest fires ana heavy damage to crops
and live stock: tho reported loss of IL
number of lives. due to lighting tim
Der conilagrations, the enforced idle
ness of thousands of workmcn, owing
[" the suspension Of manufacturing
establishments because of Lack of wat
cr; the heath authorities anticipating
Il scrip>S epidemic Of contagious
diseases; and many small streams drieG
up and practically obitcrated. the
drouth Of 1908 which has held western
rcnn@yIvania. eastern Ohio and west
nrn West Virginia in its grasp for more
than two months, remains unbrokcn;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

|, church to secure some authoritative
3oung men, in guiding them into prop
or and successful paths in life, and i'll
laalling them good moral Christians citi-
ZenS, than this association, whose mag
nificCnt building we dedicate today"
Mr.. Taft added that he had To go to
the Philippines before he really under
stood why the Y. NJ. G. a. fills such a
want in the communities in which il
exists. One of the first advantages
which the Y. NJ. q. A. presents, in
Judge Taft's opinion, is the opportunity
for wealthy men to aid their unf0rtu-
Hi,tc fellow men by contributions. He
said:
Il have known wealthy men. anxious
to give. hut uncertain where and how
to give, who devote a great deal of
time conscicntioplsly in investigating
the objects of their charity, but who
make dismal failure of it, The truth
is, q great deal Of harm has been done
III the community by ill-advised gen
erOsity and when they have before
them an evcr-eXpanding practical in
Strument for the distribution of funds
to aid in a sensible, direct way. such
as is the Y. NJ. c. A., they ought to i'm
prove the opportunity. They can be
sure that the money thus expended
will aid struggling young men to resist
temptations; it will aid them in Geo.
nomical savings; it will aid them in
many direct ways to overcome the OBJ
stacles of poverty and Slow progress
and it will ala all of them without
paupcrizins-wi robbing them OF
their self respect, always holding hefor.
them the prospect of a brighter future
and the certainty of success in life in
be building UP of Il Christian charac-
ter. emitting them to the good viii OF
their ncighbors and a good standing in
the community generally"
Another feature Of the y NJ G. s
that appeals to Mr.. Taft is its non
sectarian character and its spirit OF
tolerance. Speaking of this growth OF
rt ligious tolerance, Mr.. Taft said
Il have in mind an instance of the
growth of religious tolerance that
venture to bring to your attention. In
the reorganization of the government
in the Philippines it became necessary
to transfer the sovereignty of Spain
inextricahly bound up with the Roman
Catholic church in charities in schools
in business and otherwise to the sub
ordinate government of the United
States in which, under our system. the
church must be entirely separate from
the state. 1t seemed impossible to fint
anyone with sufficient authority in the
! islands to effect a proper settlement
of these matters and ii was proposed
to send an agent of the government
! to the head of the Roman Catholi,
Continued on Page fen)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
WATERVILLE SHOCKED
At Death Of Mr.. Johnson Who Was
Very Well hnown.

Waterville, Me, Sept Ell SpeciaD
The sad news of the death of Will
liam johnson, conductor Of freight
train No. A. while at Richmond, was
received in this city about l O'Clock
Saturday afternoon and cast a gloom
over the entire railroad department, as
he was one of the most popular en-
ploycS on the railway.
Mr. Johnson had made his home in
this city for many years which time
he was in the employ of the Main"
Central He was one of the most
popular employees and was well known
along the entire line He was proml-
nent in municipal affairs and at the
time of his death was councilman from
Ward /. elected by the Republican
party last March. lie had served in
that branch Of the government with
ability and took active part in all is
sues He was liked by all his assoc
ciates in the government for his quiet
yet earnest disposition and the news
Of his lntimely end fell heavily upon
all of the city officers. The flag was
Immediately placed at half mast on
the City building.
The deceased was a member OF the
local aerie of Eagles. being one of the
first to join the aeric when instituted
a few years ago in this city. He hcld
a place among the members of respon-
sibility and his influential character
will be missed He made his home
with Jerry Crafty on Oak street ana
was engaged to be married to MS
daughter, Miss Ellen Crafty. Miss
Crafty was in Boston when the news
reached her. She arrived in this city
at III Sunday morning,
The body of the deceased arrived IN
this city on Train No. 20 Saturday
evening and was taken in charge by
Undertaken Frank Redington. 1t was
later taken to the home of Mr.. Crafty
on oak street. from where the funeral
will be held The funeral Will be IN
charge of the Order of Railway Con
ductors, of which the deceased was IT
member in high standing. The sym
pathy of the entire city is expressed
for the members of the family WIN
which he has made his home.
The funeral service will be n III AZ
2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the
home of Jerry NJ Crafty of Oak street
and the burial will take place ut the
Pine Grove cemetery.
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TAFT AND BRYAN tx.
CHANGE COURTES|ES.
Each Tries to Arrange Meeting, but En-
gagements Prevent Judge Taft Ad-
dresses Large Audience Sunday.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 27.-William
Howard Taft and William Jennings
Bryan exchanged courtcSicS here today
Mr. Bryan arrived about o'clock this
afternoon and Immediately seht one Of
the men travelling with him to the
West hotel with message to Mr.. raft
that he would be glad to call OF him
at the hotel at 80 O'Clock. Mr., Taft
sent word back to the Democratic
leader that he would be glad to soc him
at that time.
Mr.. TAFT was scheduled to speak at
the dedication of Il new y. NJ. G. a.
building in st. Paul at 2,30 O'Clock and
he hurried back in an automobile to
keep his Engagement with Mr.. Bryan.
Whcr he arrived at the hotel lie found
ii message from the NcbraSkan Which
said that Mr.. Bryan was sorry but that
he had forgotten that he had a dinner
engagement at 30 Mr.. Bryan suggest
cd that if it was convenient for Mr..
Taft he would drop in at the hot"i On
his way to the railroad station an"ut 1
o clock ard shake hands with him Mr..
Taft, however, had an engagement to
speak before the congregation OF the
Fowler Methodist church in the even
ing and he sent Col. Daniel Ransdell
20 explain the situation to MI Bryan
ard to convey his regrets. Mr. Bryan
EXPRESSED his regret at missing az or
portunity to greet Mr.. Taft and after
asking about the condition Of Mr.
Taft's voice, said he hoped that he
would speedily recover.
Mr.. Bryan. while he was in the city
of Jnhn ind for
merlv governor of Minnesota. Mr.
Rryan's arrival in the city was signal
lied by vociferous cheers from great
crowd which had assembled at the sta
ton.
En- route from Milwaukee to this
place. Mr.. Bryan was greeted by seV-
craI large crowds that cheered MIC ana
demanded that he make speech. Mr
BRYAN, however. informed his hearers
that Sunday was his only day of resi-
and that ii was his invariable rule not
to make political talks on that day.
Mr.. Bryan tonight left over the Chi
cago & Northwestern Railroad for
Mitchell. S. ID.
Mr.. Taft's Y. NJ G. A. speech in st
Paul was before large audience
Mr.. Taft began by saying htat he haG
grown into the habit of talking to au-
Ciences at the dedicatory exercises of
new y. NJ c. \. buildings. II" had
taken part in such exercises, he said. al
DAYTON. Omaha. Seattle, Shanghai
Hong Kong, Springfield, Mass. al
Manila ard on the Isthmus of Panama
II don't think" said Judge Taft
that there is any institution outside
of churches and schools that does more
work of a directly beneficial character
IN strengthening the moral fibre O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
Bryan's Press Bureau
Hands Out Rank Fake.
Mack Hears Story, Gets Scared
And Tries to Stop II.
Finds His Name Involved and At
tempts to Call Back FaIsehood.

New York. Sept. 27.-National Chair
man Mack's Democratic press bureau,
under the direction OF Colonel Edwards,
issued yesterday q sensational canard
about President Roosevelt preventing
the calling of witnesses in the insur-
ance investigation, and almost as soon
as it was made public frantic efforts
were made to kill" the yarn Colonel
Edwards gave out the matter, and in
doing so assured the newspaper men
that Chairman Mack authorized the
story. Chairman Mack was not at
headquarters at the time. When he
heard of what was going on he ordered
the story "cancellcd.'
1T is the first | had heard of the
story" said Mr.. Mack. Il have order .
ed the story killed. and will not as
sumo responsibility for its circulation
Before the story was Withdrawn the
usual efforts of the newspaper offices
to verify were under way. Cornelius
n. Bliss. at his country home in New
Jersey stated that the story was abb
solutcly false. The weird narrative e
ferred to the disclosure before the
Armstrong investigating committee of
contributions by insurance companies
to Republican campaign funds, and
then asserted that Cornelius n. Bliss,
when asked by President Roosevelt to
send back the money to the insurance
companies fatty refused. The story
then continued as follows:
We'll. Mr. Bliss" said Mr.. Roosevelt,
when he saw him at Washington, Il
shall have you subpcnacd by the Arm
strong investigating committee"
"Mr President replied Mr.. Bliss, 81
have had an honest and upright bust
ness career. My reputation is valuable
to me. | am getting to be an old man.
and do not intend to have my rcputa-
ton damaged at this time If | am
subpcnacd to give evidence in this
matter before the Armstrong commit
tee | shall take with me a memoran-
dunn ] have locked in my safe, in which
the names of corporations and in
dividuals are given, with the amounts
set opposite the names as to what such
corporations and individuals should
contribute to your campaign. and this
memorandum, Mr.. President, is in your
handwriting"
When Mr.. Bliss was seen he said:
There is absolutely no truth in the
narrative Nothing of the kind hap
pencd. The story is made out oc
whole CLOTH
Continued on Page Ten.)
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TWENTY OF CREW OF
"a MEN DROWNED.
British Ship Loeb Fin|as Lost Off Tas
mania---Peop|e on Shore See YES
sci Sink PoWerhSS to Give Aid.

Launceton, Tasmania, Sept 1.-The
British snip Loeb Finlas, FROM Port
piric, South Australia. for Callln, was
wrecked off Foster island at dayli, hit
this morning and 20 OF the crew OF "a
were drowned. The other four of the
crew were picked up by a passing
steamer.
Foster island lies q short distance off
the northeast coast Of Tasmania. Ear ly
this morning Tie residents of the is
land observed Il lars" ship in distress.
a strong gale. accompanied " a
high sea. was blowing and the vessel
soon struck the reef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
Conductor ". F. Johnson
Meets Instant Death
By Falling Under Cars Of Own
Train Saturday at Richmond.
Belonged In WaterviIIe...0ne Of
Roads Most Popular Men.

Richmond, Me, Sept. 27.-(SpcciaD.-
William F. Johnson of Watervillc, con-
ductor on Freight Train No. AZ, going
west at noon Saturday while switching
in yard at Richmond caught liis foot
On Il piece of joist on Il fat car and f:!l
between two cars. He was instantly
killed, two trucks passing ovc: his
body, breaking his back. both arms; and
CID and unmarried. The body was taken
to Flagg's undertaking rooms and later
SO Mt to Watervilc on the 6.45 train Sat
urGay evening. Mr. Johnson was Il
member OF the WatcrviliG Common
Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
1904

TO- Cigar
Sales In six months 7.oz9. 40. Good show
les tor tire panAcxy times. Factory. Man.
eooo1e. N. Fl.
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The crew could be seen trying to low
CT the boats, When suddenly the ship
sank before the eyes of the oniookers.
To attempt q rescue from the shore
was Impossible on account of the heavy
seas, but a steamer in the distance had
sighted the wreck and made all speed
Lcfore the ship had gone down.
Only four men We're found. They
We're clinSing to an up-turned boat.
They report that the second mate he
came insane during the hcigh, Of the
storm ana jumped overheard.
The Loeb FinlaS was of 206S tons bur
den and was commanded by Capt.
Dean
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
A JURY IMPANElED
To Hold Inquest Today on Death OF
Mrs. Knapp at Monmouth.

Pennington, Me. Sept. 27.-Coroner
F. p Adams impaneled jury Satur-
day afternoon in Phillips. which will
go to Monmouth Monday. where the
body of pretty Nerna Knapp, wife OF
Carroll Knapp. who was found dead
with revolver by her side in her
home Sept 10. will be cXhumed and
an inquest held.
County Atty Blanchard is actively
at work on the case. Guides in the
hunting region of Rangelcy and Dead
river have been pressed into the hunt
for the murderer. who is supposed to
be making his way through the dense
forest to Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28

each day gradually increasing the seri-
BUSINESS of the unprecedented situation.
Aside from tho property loss probab-
ly the most serious phase of the sit
uatinn is the threatened disease cpl
domic. 1t is feared that when rain
does come it will wash great amounts
Of filth into the already stagnant
streams With the result that disease,
especially typhoid fever, viii become
epidemic.
Next in Importance comes the en-
forced suspension of numerous indus
tries ana the throwing out of employ
ment of thousands of Worknen, many
of whom had just returned to work
following the recent depression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
THE WEATHER.
RAIN BY TONIGHT.

Washington, Sept 27-Weather
forecast for New England: Increasing
cloudincss, rain by Monday night;
Tuesday rain and cooler; fresh south
and southwest winds.
The winds along the New England
coast will be fresh south and south
west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-28
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Sept. Monday generally
cloudy, probably followed by rain dur
ing the night OF Tuesday, winds south
crly to westerly.