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Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02

. Two yOulg lC dies Of Sheldon. Ora ham county, fought a fist fight for the 'ChaTms''t of a young man. The privileges and strenuosities of leap year slightly extenuate tae case.
 Chinese by the hundreds are going out of Mexico on all the Canadian lines for Canada. Most of these Chi nese are direct from China, and their movement into Canadian territory via the eastern routes has puzzled the traffic men of Mexico City.
 c. D. Reppy, the Florence business man. was in Phoenix several usty, agc, Interviewing railroad officials a. 10 the possibility of inducing the Southern Pacific people to connect the main line of the system and the Phoenix and Eastern with line eX- tending between Florence station and Casa Grande.
 Justo Soils, convicted of stealing diamonds at Florence, has been sen tenced to serve sixteen months in the territorial prison.
 The town of Tempe has this week loaned out S1 800 which had accum- ulated in the water departments sinking fund This makes $4,500 loaned from this fund within a year or total of S6500.
 Roy Fruklepaueh. William l.. Tru- enner and Era E. Miller, formel i> members of Troop I. fifth cavalry. at Fort Yingate, re-enlisted at Fl Paso Wednesday, and will be assigned 10 Troop I. of the 5th infantry with
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
WHEN THEY ARE NOT WANTED.
Some peopf, Seem to Have Faculty
 for uncoHsciousIy Buttlns-ln.

Have you ever noticed" said the melancholy man, "how 1t is the yoca- tion of certain people to get in the way-to be around when they are not wanted2 I suppose that if they were aware of their calling they would feel bad about 1t. But, as matter of fact, they never are aware of 1t, and this, probably, explains why they keep at it. Take my brother-in-law, for in- stance. He has a marvellous faculty for turning up at inopportune moments. If we are going to have' company to dinner we can surely count on mes sage from him asking whether It would be convenient for his wife and himself to drop in on us. If I am an ticipating a quiet hour of reading in the evening it is ten to one that I'll hear his voice in the hall. Just as l am hastening to close up my office = the afternoon he is apt to come in and establish himself for prolonged talk. Take hint? Such men never take a hint. They are so obtuse that they don't see when their presence turns company into a crowd. They have not learned the art of effacing themselves on occasions. and they never will. You feel sorry for them at first, but sor row soon changes to another senti' ment."
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
FIFTY RUPEES EASILY MADE
tricky Indian Merchant Feared In
 quisiSive Stranger.

An Indian merchant wished to dis pose of an old elephant and took it to a fair. As soon as he had arrived he noticed a man who, without say ing a word, began to walk round the animal, examining it attentiyely on all sides. The merchant became very anxious, for he feared. the man had found out that his elephant was not worth much. He took him aside ana whispered in his ear: T see a GUS, toner coming. Do not say word until I have sold the beast and will give you 50 rupees~ The man looked at the merchant and wonderinsly complied with his request. It hap pened that the customer had more money than sense, 80 that he was easily taken in. When the bargain was completed and the elephant led away by it's new owne-, the merchant handed the 50 rupees to the silent nan, saying: Now, l want you to .en me how you discovered the defect in his left ieg I thought had con cealed it so skilfully." T have dis covered nothing" replied the stranger. Tt is the first elephant l have ever seen. and wanted to know which was the head and which was the tail
 Exchange.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
DOUGLAS NEWS NOTES
DOUGLAS PERSONALS.

Mir and Mrs. P. Therionet of Los Angeles arrived in Douglas yesterday and will visit for a few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ed Clothier on avenue. MT. and Mrs. Thieronet are on their way to Montreal, Canada, to spend the summer.
 Mark Goode, the Indian agent from Washington, whom the government re gently sent out with the sum of s12, 900 which was distributed among the In dians, is back in Douglas again after "a trip down in Mexico.
 William F. Stuart of Muskogee, Okla, who was formerly a timekeep- CT at the Copper Queen shelter, is back in Douglas on a short visit, be- ing on his way tc the coast on va cation.
 William Nemer, bullion boss at the Copper Queen smelter, has returned from Chicago, where he was recently called by the serious illness of his mother. When he left Chicago his mother was greatly improved and thought to be on the way to recovery.
 Rev Simonson of the St. Steph- ems Episcopal church of this city left Wednesday for Phoenix to atteri the annual convocation of the Episcopal church in Arizona but was taken with such severe cold on the way that he was obliged to return home.
 Andy and John Scott of Douglas left yesterday for Pot Hook where they have a contract for excavating a ditch for the railroad company to drain the water from the tracks. Andy Scott will be gone but two or three days but John Scott will remain to oversee the work which will take ten or twelve days. -..--.. ....-..-....
 Mrs. William Yohe wife of the well known baseball player left yesterday morning for Waco, Texas, where her husband is playing third base on the Waco team.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
COMPLAINT FILED
 FROM MARlCOPA COUNTY
Against the WeIIS-aFrgO Ex-
 press CnrnDanV,

PHOENIX, Ariz., April S0.-The l Maricopa County Commercial club | yesterday received from the secre- l tary of the interstate commerce com mission an acknowledgement of the receipt of the petition of the club against the Wells Fargo express com pany complaining of determinations by the company against Phoenix and the Salt river valley. In the acknowl- edgement it was stated that a copy of the petition had been forwarded to the company, with directions to file answer within twenty days. from April 2I, the date of the receipt of the petition.
 The petition in the first place set out the fact of the organization of the petitioners composed of merchants and shippers of this county. It was | then alleged that the express com pany was a common carrier subject l to the provisions of the interstate | commerce act and all acts amenda- tory thereto.
 It was stated that Maricopa county is an agricultural, horticultural, live stock and mining district, producing among other things butter, cheese milk, vegetables, fruit, melons, eggs meat and poultry and that owing tC climatic conditions such products l must be transported by express. Il is also pointed out that this region being remote from tidewater express service is a necessity in getting II seasonable goods, fish and other seq food products In consequence the rates exacted by the defendant ez press company are of general inter l 1F tn and consumers alike.
 Then follows a statement showing 6. wherein the defendant discriminate: against the towns of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. This consists of fouI comparative tables showing rate' from Phoenix to various points h anC out of the territory and against then are set the rates within the state o Texas for similar distances. Thel there is a table of comparative rate for similar distances from points il different parts of the country. It f shown for instance that the rate iron San Diego to Los Angeles, 126 miles is S1 per hundred pounds, while thu rate from Phoenix to Prescott, a dis tance of 137 miles, is $2. From Kan sas City to Dillon, Mont, 1450, miles the rate is $6; the rate from Kansa City to Phoenix, 1883 miles, is S1025 Los Angeles to Lordsburg, 682 miles is $475; Los Angeles to Phoenix, A
 miles, is S5.25.
 Another comparison is as follows
 A twenty pound melon from Phoen
 to Iron Springs would cost 75 cents the charge in Texas for the same dis tance would be 121k cents; iron ] Phoenix to Globe a case of thirty do7 en eggs the rate is $2.20; for a simt
 lar distance in Texas the rate woui
 be IT cents.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
FOURTH OF JULY
 DOWN AT DOUGLAS

lots of people to Douglas, besides, near ly everyone is interested In a good horse race. It is very likely that horse races win be one of the big features of the celebration.
 Another feature has been proposed which is something new in this section of the country, but which is the great drawing card everywhere it has been i pulled off. and that is, twenty or i forty mile endurance automobile race. The course could be mapped out so as to pass through the principal streets 1 two or three times, so that everyone could have a chance to see all of the ! racers when going at their best. There ! is no doubt but that the roads and 1 drives around Douglas are the finest in the country for a race of that kind and if the big race Is pulled of 1t will | be a grand event, not only for Doug las, but there will be large number of fine machines from everywhere eu tered in the race. The automobile manufacturers are always very anxious to try out their machines and 1t is believed these manufacturers will be glad to enter the race and put up good liberal entrance fees and in this way handsome purses can be given.
 In as much as this big celebration
 is to be given largely for bringing a large crowd to the city and aGveTttS- ing Douglas, there is probably nothing
 which would advertise so much as an iautomobile race here. In the first lplace, the advertising which would be given through the sporting columns Of
 the leading dailies all over the coun- Itry would let everyone know that Douglas is modern and up to date and : that it has certainly every facility foE , automobiling. It would interest winter
 visitors to come to Douglas on that ae
 count. Again, it would bring in a mos
 desirable class of people to see ou,
 beautiful city.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
MRS. WILSON Is
 FOUND GUILTY
Jury Renders Verdict Against Defendant In Lowell
 Justice Court.
Lowell. Ariz.. Nav |. 1sOS.


 The trial by jury of Mrs Wm. Will son, charged with disturbing the peace, took place this morning in the court of Justice Grier The defend ant was represented by Attorney Ed ward J. Flanigan- O. P. Gray was the complaining witness, John Col bar and s. c. Allen also being wit nesses for the prosecution. The jury reacered a verdict after being out for an hour. finding the dcfaaoanl guilty. and the court imposed |. fine of s2e. Soon after sentence was passed notice was given of appeal.
 The evidence showed that the de- tendant had been, very impruueIt when a writ of attachment was sery. ed on aer household belongings. in fact to such an extent as to smash up the furniture, including the stove. with an ax. This she did not deny on the stand Witnesses for the de fense were. her husband, Wm. Wll- son and her son and daughter, Edgar and Mary Wilson.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02

The Fourth of July celebration con- mittee appointed by the Chamber oi Commerce to call Un tf'e business in- erests of Douglas, put in busy day yesterday and succeeded far beyond expectations. So successful were they that the big celebration is now assur- ed. The big event was the all absorb ing subject of conversation on the streets and in the various bu 5iness houses and everybody is glad that Douglas is going to demonstrate to the world that she can have a Fourth of July celebration, anyway.
 The big crowds which will come to Douglas to zee the big show will lend encouragement, besides, bring a large amount of money to the city. The larg. est interests have not as yet signed up, but it is expected that today they will come across with a liberal sub scription The smaller houses have done the handsome thing and have lcertainly subscribed very )iberaliy, | and of the strangers in the city, who Nave, of course, caught up the eDrhu- siasm, many have Tale, the rclTark that the business 7nea ot Douglas are all right.
 There is considerable talk about having a drilling contest and some of the big interests feel that it would be big drawing card, and if the large interests wants d drilling contest and will put up for the prizes, We will have it.
 Several horse faIcIe:s want hcrst races and state that there are large
 number of good running horses in Co chise county which can be had fol
 good lively races for a nominal purse These horse races are great drawing
 cards and would undoubtedly brint
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
EARLY CLOSING HOURS
 AT DOUGLAS STORES
The New Rule Was Effective
 On May First,

Three Douglas merchantile houses will close their doors to trade at 6 o'clock instead of 6:30, as has pre- viously been the custom, and the new
 rule is in effect on and after May I. This means half hour less of a work ing day and a half an hour longer evenings rest to a great many men and women in Douglas and the gener' ous consideration of the management of these stores will be appreciated not
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Eye Injured.

James Patterson, electrician for the Calumet & Arizona company. had the misfortune to have his eye burned by an electric spark. while he was repairing some of the electrical equipment at the Oliver power house this morning. The injury is painful, although not considered serious.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Cochise County

Attorney O. c. Crooke was a morn ing passenger to Tombstone.
 John Gerdes has returned from rle Sulphur Springs valley.
 F, c. Earth, of Fl Paso, was a business visitor in Lowell today.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Office to Close at Noon

Beginning Saturday the offices of the Warren Company will close at p. m on Saturdays. This order effects all the help in the different departments at the headquarters of the company at Warren.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Gave Dance,

The regular weekly dance was given by the Upper Lowell Improve ment~ Club at their club house in Upper Lowell this evening. It was well attended
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Moves Family.

Ned Carpenter has moved his family from No. 8 Johnson avenue to No. 1 Tate Hill, in the Johnson addition.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Moves Into New Home.

Col. J. K. Shoemaker, secretary of the Warren Company. moved into his new home in Warren today.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
col. Greene in Lowell.

Col. W. 0. Greene, the prominent capitalist, was in Lowell this after noon Tor a few hours on business mission.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-02
Personals.

Charles Wiles was a business wis ftor at Douglas today.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05
@. r. Harvey Dead.

NJ. o. X. Harvey passed into
the great beyond yesterday
morning at ! o'clock after a long
but futile struggle with the
great white plague. Deceased
came here several years ago
from Kentucky and apparently
recovered his health, when he
went to California. However,
he was not there long before his
health again failed, and on re-
turning here again about 4 year
and a half ago, was never able
to recuperate.
A loving wife and thre, little
children are left 10 mourn his
sad death.
Mr.. Harvey was a splendid
citizen and news of his death
was learned with deep sorrow
by friends throughout the city.
The funeral will be held today
from the residence.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05
VILLAGE BOARD PROCEED.
IkCS.
Trustees Take Action on
the Question Of Regulat-
ing Hotel Runners.

The Board of Trustees Of the Village
Of Deming met in regular session on
Monday, June ], 1908, and in the ab.
sence of Chairman Swope, Thomas
Marshall was elected temporary chair.
man.
Accounts for hauling garbage, Sll.i5;
street lighting, SIS. 90; printing, $3.75;
sharpening tools, $3.25; Justices fees,
Si3.lj; salary accounts, $4,000, street
sprinkler, $1,000. Total, $4,000. Or.
d,rcd paid
The reports Of the Treasurer and
Clerk, showing a balance Of Sl2jZjj on
May !. 1908, and collected during the
month, from fines, $ 90; taxes, $4Oj 20,
ard licenses and permits, SlSS. l6; dis.
blrsemen,s for May, 1908, 329iS7.
leaving a balance in the General Village
FInd Of $li59Ci on June /, 1903.
Ordinance No. 81, being an ordinance
regulating the business Of Hotel Run
ners, and making Il n nsdcmeanor for
any hotel runner, porter or any per
son soliciting trade for any hotel or
rooming house in the village of Dem
ing. New Mexico, to enter upon any Of
the wooden platforms or porches Of
the Union Passenger Station, in said
village, or 10 enter into said building or
station. or TO approach nearer than
ten (l0) feet Of any passenger train or
trains while the same be standing at
or along said station, for the purpose Of
asking or soliciting any person or per-
sons to put up, or lodge. or stay at any
hotel or rooming house in said village
Of Deming," and providing a penalty
for its violation, was introduced and
upon motion laid over for consideration
at the next regular meeting.
J Communications from II. b. Strick.
lor for appointment as village engi-
neer, and from Chris. Raithel, for fire
limit permit, were read and ordered
filed.
The petition Of 4. W, Pollard for the
establishment Of the north line OF Pine
street, was at the request of petitioner,
laid over until the next regular meeting.
Messrs. Roseborough, McCan and
Dickey. real estate brokers, appeared
before the Board and requested that
the occupation license for brokers be
reguced or repealed. and after hearing
the arguments advanced the Board re.
fused to grant the request.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05
Farmers heet Again.

A number Of the farmers of
the county met last Saturday af-
ternoon in the office of the
Mimbres Valley Land g. .Coloni-
2ation co. The meeting was held
for the purpose Of furthering the
organization o! the Luna County
Producers Association. Various
questions were discussed but the
main things decided on were the
buying Of Office fixtures, includ-
ing three dozen chairs. and the
holding of q rabbit drive. which
will take place today at the Gaar
ranch. now the home Of MeSsrs.
Miller and Atkins. The rabbits
are 50 numerous they are . men
ace to crops and the drive today
is the beginning Of a number
that will be held 'at different
times in different parts of the
valley with the hope of getting
rid of this pest.
The farmers are entering en-
Enthusiastically into the move
ment for this organization and
everything is favorable for its
early consummation.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05

Mrs. C. II. Lee and two chill
dren, of Ell Paso, are visiting
friends and relatives here this
week.
Geo. Watkins, Harold Martin
and Harry Hubbard returned
last week from the Roswell mill
tary school for the summer va
eaticn.
Jasper Onstot shipped a car.
load Of ore out Of here Saturday
for III Paso. 1t was brought in
from the Black Range mining
district.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05

Miss Decker entertained the
Seniors at a 6 o'clock dinner at
the Harvey House Thursday, and
afterwards the Juniors and
friends were extended a recep-
tion by Miss Decker at the home
of Mrs. Stevens.
The city guardians should set
the speed limit of automobiles
here to at least a mile a minute.
After the flying machine strikes
us it may be all right to exceed
this speed but now no scorching
should be persistently indulged
in.
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Another wedding right now.

Another wedding right now.
Mrs, NJ. Adams has gone to
Los Angeles for the summer.
Miss Velma Baker returned to
her home in Hermanas Wednes-
day.
Commissioners court met last
Monday and are holding a leng-
thy session.
Mrs. N. A. Bolich has return
ed from a visit with Mrs. Sim
Holstein on the Mimbres.
For RENT broom residence,
fine shade and fruit trees,
stables and city water free. Also
2 well furnished rooms suitable
for light housekeeping with good
stables and store room.
NEwMExlCoLAND &LocATINGCo
The Luna County Producers
Association will have their office
in the rear room of the Mimbres
Valley Land g. Colonization Co. s
Office apartments,
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ANOTHER OLD
CITIZEN GONE.
Frank Thurmond Answers
the Call TO Another
Shore.

Mr.. Frank Thurmond, one of
the oldest and best known citi-
zens Of Deming, died at his
residence in this city Thursday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock, after an
illness extending over a period
of some two years, but which
only assumed an aggravated
form about two months ago, and
up to which time he was able to
be up and around as usual.
Deceased came to Deming in
81, and during his long residence
here had been prominently and
actively identified with the in
terests and growth Of the town,
being at the time Of his demise
vice president Of the Deming
/ National bank, and also having
other business interests in this
country. He was highly re-
spected and his death has caus-
ed sincere sorrow throughout
the city. a sorrowing wife is
left to mourn his loss. He was
60 years Of age.
The funeral was held at the
residence at 1890 this morning
Rev. VIM. Sickles officiating.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05
SenatorJones Dies Suddenly

Washington, June Former
United States Senator, James
X. Jones, of Arkansas, died at
his residence here at $50 this af-
ternoon, after an illness Of a few
hours, aged SO years.
John Waddill left Monday
night for Nogales, Ariz.
The infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Tomerlin died
Wednesday morning.
Rev. w. +. Foulks, pastor OF
NJ. f.. Church, is conducting a
protracted meeting. All are COR
daily invited to attend.
Miss Funk leaves Monday fol
the Pacific slope, Her departure
will be very much regretted by
friends she has made during her
brief stay in our city.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05

schools and the efficiency and
character of their instructors,
and upon the excellent results
each year, manifesting a mark
ed degree Of progress in every
department and keeping the
Deming public schools in the
front rank of the educational in
stitutions of our great common
wealth so soon to be a state and
take a high rank among her sis
ter states by reason of her edu-
cational advantages.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05
Notice..

There must be absolutely no
irrigation after Sp. M or on Sun
days by people using City Water
Company water.
The monthly charge for water
will be increased very materially
on those breaking this rule.
DEMING REAL ESTATE & IMP. Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-06-05

Mr., A. E. Hathaway, the new
engineer at the ice plant, has
been joined by his wife from
Denver, their former home. Mr..
Hathaway intends to take up
land in the valley and make
Deming his permanent home.
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General Lee No More.

Vicksburg, Miss, May 2S. -
General Stephen d. Lee, COM
mander.in-chief Of the United
Confederate Veterans, died at
his home here at 6 o'clock this
morning.