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Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
YOUNG Beavers DAYS WORK
Record Made by One Of the Animals
In Regents Park Gardens,


A young beaver in Regents Park
gardens. London, was once placed at
work upon a tree IL feet long and 2
feet 6 inches thick just as the town
clocks sounded the hour of noon. The
beaver began by barking the tree a
foot above the ground.
That done he attacked the wood.
He worked hard, alternating his labor
with dips in his bathing pond He
bathed and labored alternately until
o'clock in the afternoon, when he
ate his supper of bread and carrots
and padded about in his pond until
half-past o'clock.
Ten minutes later, when only one
inch Of the trees diameter remained
intact, he bore upon his work and the
tree fell. Before 1t fell the beaver
ran as men run when they have fired
blast. Then as the tree lay on the
ground he portioned it out mentally
and again began to gnaw.
He worked at intervals all night.
cut the log into three parts, rolled
two of the portions into the water
and reserved the other third. for his
permanent shelter. The work done,
he took bath.-Harper's Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
RUN DOWN AN ARMADILLo
Animal Killed by Dogs In Virginia
Proves to Be Soldiers
Pet

While hunting in the Virginia
woods, near Bailey's crossroads, in
Alexandria county, few nights ago,
pack of dogs belonging to John
Monroe and a colored man named
Mortimer Virgins ran down and
killed an animal believed to be an
armadillo.
The dogs We're after opossums and
coons. but getting on the scent of the
animal. followed It for an hour or
more before they landed their quarry.
Later it was learned that the arma-
dillo belonged to one of the troops OF
cavalry at Fort Myer The men had
secured number OF the animals
while on duty on the Texas border
and had brought them to the fort
The one that was killed had es-
capped and the men had been hunting
the woods for it for several days.
when they learned that it had been
killed. This is possibly the only arm
adillo hunt that ever took place in the
vicinity of Washington.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
GREAT CATTLE KING
Owns Millions Of Acres Of Land
in Three States.
Ranches Of Henry Miller Are verita
BILE Paradises for Tramps-Once
Bought All the Sheep in
Nevada.

San Francisco, Cal.-The cattle
king OF the country Is Henry Miller.
who owns millions Of acres in Cali
fornia, Nevada and Oregon. Most OF
this land is used for cattle and sheep
ranges but about 80 per cent, Is culti-
waited. the crops being used to fatten
live stock. Cattle raising is his busi-
ness and he has made a tremendous
success Of 1t. and Is worth 10000. 900.
He buys cattle and sheep and hogs.
lean or fat, runs them on his own
ranches. shipping them from ranch
to ranch to utilize all the grass and
and when they go tU market they al
ways make a profit. He buys in tre-
mendous quantities. He once ordered
his head sheep foreman to buy all the
sheep for sale in Nevada at any rea-
sonable price. The foreman bought
all but $4,000 head. which we're held
at i've dollars apiece, which he
thought was too high. He reported
to Mr.. Miller in southern California.
Without a pause Mr.. Miller said
Take the next train to Nevada and
buy them.
His ranches are models Of neatness
and order and thrifty management.
Every one of them is under Mr.. Mill
er's direct. personal supervision and
for forty years he has been travelling
from ranch to ranch, inspecting his
property. directing the planting OF
crops and the movement of his herds.
buying and selling. Each ranch is
managed by foreman who has sub
foremen for the farming and for the
care Of the cattle and the sheep.
Over several ranches constituting a
group Is superintendent. But every
ranch is under the constant personal
supervision Of Miller himself. He
visits them at unexpected times and
closely examines everything. He re-
CARDS wastefulness as crime and
everything in and about the ranch
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
FEMALE DIVERS OF JAPAN
Women Who Begin at 13 to Search
for Pearls In the Coast
Waters.

The pearl divers of Japan are WON
en-. Along the coast Of the Bay of Ago
and the Bay Of Kokasho the thirteen
and fourteen-year-old girls, after they
have finished their primary school
work, go to sea and learn to dive.
They are in the water and learn to
swim almost from babyhood and spend
most Of their time in the water except
in the coolest season, from the end of
December to the beginning OF Febru-
airy. Even during the most inclement
of seasons they sometimes dive for
pearls.
They. wear special dress, white un-
derwear and the hair twisted up into
a hard knot. The eyes are protected
by glasses to prevent the entrance OF
water. Tubs are suspended from the
waist. A boat in command of a man
Is assigned to every five or ten women
divers to carry them to and from the
fishing grounds.
When the divers arrive on tho
grounds they leap into the water at
once and begin to gather oysters at
the bottom. The oyters are dropped
into tubs suspended from their waists
When the vessels are filled the divers
are raised to the surface and jump into
the boats. They dive to a depth OF
from five to thirty fathoms without
any special. apparatus and retain their
breath from one to three minutes.
Their ages vary from thirteen to
forty years and between twenty-five
and thirty-five they are at their prime.
Oriental Review.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
A Change Coming.

In correcting the exercises OF her
class teacher recently observed a
new name inscribed on one Of the pa
pers-Will Evans. She looked round
the class. but could see no new boy.
Not little puzzled she requested VIII
Evans to stand.
Up jumped VIII Jones. and the
teacher got more puzzled still.
Your names JONES'" she said. mot
Evans!"
VIII looked not a little abashed. and
shifted uneasily from one foot to the
other.
Please. ma'am." he said, Its ow.
ing to family trouble. didn't do 1t,
please. ma'am."
But" she said sternly. II repeat,
your name is Jones'
please, ma'am." said the boy, Its
changed now. Mas married the lodg.
er!"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
IooRoTs ARE GOOD WORKERS
Native carpsntsrs and Stone Masons
Help Build Church at
Bontoc,

Bontoc in particular and the Igorot
country In general will soon have its
irst permanent Christian church, for
he building planned by the Belgian
missionary fathers Is nearing compile
ion. according to advices brought by
Father Sepulchre, q member of the
mission.
The new church Is a substantial
stone structure and will cost 10000
'esos. 1t is notable for the fact that
'gorot mechanics have participated in
The work of construction as carpen-
:ers, masons. plumbers.
Four years ago Rev. Father Jur-
gems began the building, since when
with the assistance of Father Sep
llchre, four Belgian sisters and one
brother as a teaching staff-a re-
markable record has been made
among the Igorots. who are described
by the fathers as very Industrious
and docile.
Some $50 Igorot boys and girls have
been instructed in the ordinary school
grades and additional instruction has
been given In Industrial work. Thus
there are In Bontoc some seventy ar
tisans. practical shoemakers, horse
shoers and the like who owe their
training to the fathers.
The girls are instructed by the SIS
ters in domestic sciences, cooking,
dressmaking. lacemaking, weaving
and the school today numbers thirty
eight OF these students. The latest
addition to the curriculum is agricul-
ture, and this has had a very marked
enect on the prosperity of the neigh
borhood.-Manila Times.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Feared the Wor.t.

A South Dakota railroad is noted for
Its execrable roadbed. A new brake
man was making his first run over tho
road at night and was standing in the
center OF the car. grimly clutching the
seats to keep erect. Suddenly the
train struck smooth place in the
track. and slid along without q sound.
Seizing his lantern, the brakeman ran
for the door. Jump for your lives!"
he shouted. She's of the track!"-
Success Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Pretty Dirty,

Once year the newsboys OF Lon.
don are given an outing some place
on the Thames river where they can
swim to their hearts content. AS one
little boy was getting into the water
his little friend said:
Johnnie, you're pretty dirty!"
YES" replied Johnnie, II missed the
train last year."-Success Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
A Tender Tidbit.

Indeed. my dear. you ought to give
up this idea of becoming a missionary
70 convert the heathen."
II am sure could get them to like
me-"
"Oh, they'll like you, all right As
goon as they lay eyes on you, they'll
see you are sweet enough to eat"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Correcting Willie.

Papa and mamma and son Willie
were crossing the ocean. Willie had
done something for which his mother
thought he needed correction. but not
feeling equal to the occasion she
turned to her husband.
John. shc said, "can't you speak
to Willief"
Papa replied In thin, weak voice.
"Howdy, Willie."-Success Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
The Soldier. WI.

A veteran Of the Civil war. having
received from the government a new
cork leg In place Of the one lost In
battle. perpetrated this wltticism In
ais return letter OF thanks:
"'Tis sweet to be Remembered for
wha. have done."-Lippincott'a.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Policy.

Policy.
"That mans wife has SO little spirit
that she seconds all he does"
That's perhaps because she wants
10 be sure OF her thirds"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23

Petro, w. IT. ~
Pertarelli. Jacob
Quiller, w. c. 80
Rule, Edwin *
Thirza :. E. -
Rogers. Albert :.
Rabezri. Domenico
Roccabruna,
Angelina :. =.
Stevens. Leonard
Schneider. George
Shea. VIM. :. =.
Serafine. Peter -.
Snyder. John 80,
Singer, Samuel
and Lydia :. =.
Thompson. Joseph
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Deming Hospitality.

The dinner given at the Pollard
home last week in honor of Mr..
Rogers. who by the way, is one OF
Wisconsin's most successful men.
exemplifed in the fullest degree,
the Deming brand of cordial hospi-
tality and good-fellowship. Busi-
ness and professional men touched
elbows and forgot business and pro-
fessional affairs. They put on the
human and were glad. It II was mu.
sic, every voice joined in the the
melody. II II was repartee, vii
was keen on every tongue. Al
though the dinner was as fine al
the Walldorf-Astoria would serve
the informality of the two hours a
table was delightfully."- agreeable.
Il seems to be the unanimou
opinion that Mrs. Pollard's assist
ants contributed materially to tn
pleasure of the gathering.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Past Grand Chancellor il
Town.

Past Grand Chancellor w. E.
Dudley of Alamogordo has been in
town for a few days. He says
Grand Chancellor Williams is doing
fine work this year that is going to
be a great good to the order
throughout the grand domain Of
New Mexico.
Mr.. Dudley came TO the South
west in the sos in search of health
which. of course, he found, and is
now one of the big boosters for the
land of sunshine and opportunity.
He thinks it mighty foolish for a
man to live where ice and snow
abound when the cars will bring
him in few hours where such con.
ditions are unknown.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17

Territory Of New Mexico.l
Office Of the Secretary. !
Certificate Of Comparison.
l. Nathan Jaffa. Secretary Of the Territory Of
New Mexico. do hereby certify that there was
filed for recorl In this Office nj four O'Clock p. m
on the First day of March. A. u. 1911,
Certificate Of Stockholders Non-Liability
Hon-Pattbcrg Realty Company.
No. 6105
And also. tha, have compared the following copy
Of the same. with the original thereof now ON file,
and declare Il 90 be n correct transcript therefrom
and Of the whole thereof.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the
Territory OF New Mexico at the city OF santa Fe
the Capital on this First day Of March, A. ID. 1911.
NATHAN JAFFA.
[sEALl Secretary Of New Mexico.
We Clarence II. Hon. Frederick o. Pattbcrg,
and Leroy Hon, being the Identical persons who
signed the Certificate Of Incorporation Of the
Hon. -Pattbcrg Realty Company. do hereby certify
and declare that there shall be no stockholder
liability ON account OF any stock issued hy said
Hon. Pattberg Realty Company.
That this certificate Ia made and subscribed by
ua under and By virtue Of Section q. Chapter ~.
Laws Of 1906. enacted by the Legislative Assembly
Of the Territory of New Mexico.
(Signed) CLARENCE II; HON,
FREDERICK q. PATTBERG,
Territory Of New Mexico. =.
County Of Luna
On this 2sth day OF February, 1911. before me
personally appeared Clarence II. Hon. Frederick
o. Pattberg. and Leroy Hon. TO me known 10 be
the persons described In and who executed the
foregoing instrument and Acknowledged that they
executed the same NJ their free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. have hercunto set
my hand and affixed my official seal the day and
year last above written.
Ny commission will expire August sth, 1914.
(Signet) MAY PAYNE.PERRY.
Notary Public. Luna county. New Mexico.
tNotarial ScalJl
Endorsed:
No 67O5
Cor. Reed Vol Page %
Certificate Of Stockholders Non-Iiability
Hon-pattbcrg Realty Company,
Filed In OiIlcc Of Secretary Of New Mexico.
March l, 1911; I p. m.
NATHAN JAFFA. SEcRETARy.
Compared c. y. X. TO NJ. II. Swt
Territory Of New Mexico. "a
County Of Luna
hereby certify that the within instrument Of
writing was hlcd for record In my Office on the
7th Day Of March. A. d. 1911, at . O'Clock n m
and recorded In Book |. Of Art OF Incorporation
Pages iai-5-6-7 LEE o. LESTER,
Probate Clerk and ex-Oflco Recorder.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
BIG THINGS DOING
IN DEM|NC COUNTRY
Movements in Land Exceed
All Other Sections in
New Mexico.
SPLENDID CITIZENSHIP
No Argument Necessary
When People Come to
See for Themselves.

"Deming, Deming. Deming," is
on every tongue in the Southwest.
and there Is no discounting the
fact that the name is becoming
very familiar all over Uncle Sans
domain and then some. People
who want to enjoy the best climate
under tie sun. drink the purest wa
ter known to man. realize profits in
agriculture that can never be known
In regions with six months snow
and ice, bask in perennial sunshine
and have real pleasure in living all
the year round, find what they are
looking for in the Mimbres Valley.
These conditions have existed for
years and years, but people didn't
know It. Now tlIey do Know il and
are taking advantages of the oppor-
tunity. The very best class of peo-
pie from Maine to California and
from the Lakes to the Gulf are be-
ing attracted here and when they
come TO investigate they are sure to
remain.
There are no trainloads of home
seekers" brought here by speculat-
ors in Chicago, who reap all the
profits. There is no colonization by
foreigners, but a steady, solid
growth that means Everything good
and nothing that will have to be
made over" In the future. Men
Of brains and capital are possessing
themselves of rich lands and INSTALL
ing pumping plants that will give
them a perpetual water supply
without the trouble of a community
ditch or any other old ditcln Every
man is absolute master of his poses
sions, a condition that cannot oh
tain under a gravity system Of
irrigation.
The story of our wonderful devel-
opment is told in terms that cannot
be controverted. Fifteen carloads
Of pumping engines have been re,
ceived for use in the Mimbres Val
ley during the pas. six months anC
more are on the way. These ar,
facts. not fancy.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Fine Ranch Home.

M. L. Brem has let the contract
for a fine six-room frame ranch
home on his place near the city.
1t will be modern in every respect,
with a hall extending through the
center, a bath and sleeping porches.
Fairall & Darlington are contract.
ora
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Hurry Up If You Want Any,

The following is a partial list of
those who have picked up choice
d ces Of land in this re-
gion since March first: Louisa r.
Belts. Kathryn A. Chandler, Hamp
Carwill, Z. C. Davis, Nels p. Elfuson,
Willie M. Ellison, Clara y. Hon. Ed
ma Hubble. v. s. Hills, Walter d.
Hanks, Eloise d. Hanks, Frank l..
Hon, Lille M. Houghland, Mack Nj.
Jones, J. s. Kerr. Alfonzo Lucas,
Sam. Lindauer. j. W. McCurry, l.,
+. Margrave. Isaac Mayfield; M. b.
pringle, Lucy Rogers. Alex A.
Smith. Julius Schmeiser, E. F. We
ber and Sally c. Webb.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Two Ways.

Some people put their money in
the ground that is, bury II, and
when they die II is there, same
amount and everything provided
some one hasn't stolen It.
Others put their money in ground
by buying It, and when they want
il. It's there, and many times the
amount originally invested. Funny
the one planted in the ground
didn't grow-but II didn't.
Which class do you belong to-
the one who plants his money In the
ground, or the one who plants his
faith in the ground and uses bis
money to acquire title?
Come let us reason with you
chances are that II you know Of our
easy payment, long time way, you
would be n customer. Let us tell
you about Il.
DEMING REAL ESTATE
a. IMPROVEMENT Co.
Phone "a Dcming N. M.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Deming Well Advertised.

Geo. r. LeBaron was up from FL
Paso, Friday and made a statement
that sounded good to the men who
are giving such generous support to
the Chamber of Commerce. He
said that Deming is as well adver-
tised as any town in the country
with a population of fifteen thous-
and. He says Deming is one Of the
most talked of towns in the South
west.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
Andrews Will Try it Again,

Delegate Andrews will try to get
another bill through Congress at
the special session admitting New
Mexico to statehood. If the Pres
ident recommends statehood in his
notice Of the call for the special ses-
sion. Mr.. Andrews will introduce a
Joint resolution the first day.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
SAME OLD COUNCIL
SHOULD CONTINUE
Mayor Marshall and his As
sociates Should Finish
Sewer Construction
Present Administration is
Economical and Under
stands Situation.

With the exception Of Mr.. Ben
nett. whose removal will make 1t
necessary. the GRAPHIC is Of the
opinion that the present members
of the common council should be
continued in Office until the work
they have outlined is finished.
They have managed municipal af-
fairs wisely and well and have just
instituted a work that will need all
the wisdom they have gained from
experience. The foundation for our
splendid sanitary sewer system is
laid with care and the superstruct-
ure should be made just as perfect.
The gentlemen composing the coun-
ell are practical men of affairs and
experience has given them just the
knoWledRe required 10 see tnat the
business of greater Deming is pro-
perly cared for.
The GRAPHIC therefore suggests
the names of Thomas Marshall,
John Corbett, Sigmund Lindauer.
julius Rosch and some other solid
business or professional man who
will work in harmony with them in
municipal affairs.
None of the gentlemen seek re-
election and it will be a genuine
case of the Office seeking the man.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
TAYlOR'S SUCCESS
INSPIRES OTHERS
Pennsylvania Man Makes a
Showing that Looks Good
to Everybody
FACTS AND FIGURES
Mr.. Taylor will engage in
Extensive Fruit Culture
Of the Beat Stock.

A. l.. Taylor, the live Pennsylvan-'
ian, who started his first operations
on 320-acrc tract twelve miles
south Of Deming, In the vicinity Of
Hondale. during June Of last year,
is sure shot winner. and his ex-
perience Is giving good encourage
ment TO Others who are coming here
to benefit their condition.
Mr.. Taylor has at the present
time J60 acres cleared. which cost
him. on an average of 81 per acre.
He has 1870 acres plowed and leveled,
which cost SAFE per acre additional.
His Mcits q Weiss crude oil engine
cost $27OO complete. The pump
and equipment. including the well,
cost $3.50. The windmill, auxiliary
well, piping, pump house. etc.,
5000. To this add $4O0 for fencing.
$500 for the prettiest little adobe
house in the country and 5000 for a
large adobe barn and smaller build
ings.
Last year Mr.. Taylor's experi-
ments with pink beans were very
successful. his average yield per
acre being 1850 pounds. which he
marketed at $6.25 to $6.75 per hun
dred. Figure II ont for yourself.
This year he will put out 20 acres Of
alfalfa and about 140 acres of pink
beans.
Mr.. Taylor's greatest achieve
ment, however, is the large orchard
of fine fruit trees he procured of
the Waldo Nursery, Rochester, New
York. At the present time he is
setting out 2l00 Jonathans, 2l0O
Missouri Pippins, 1900 Bartlett
pears, 500 experimental stock,
peaches, apples and pears, 3OO
grapes, 400 experimental small
stock, aside from 40 acres Of apple
stock that he will graft onto roots
that are disease proof.
As protection to his great orchard
Mr.. Taylor will set out this year
10000 Catalpa trees.
Il takes five good men to carry
on the work of development and as
the big pump brings up easily 1000
gallons per minute. at a cost oi
only 25 cents per hour, the water
proposition Is an easy one, and Il
pumps an easier flow all the time
As weather conditions in the Min
bres Valley permit farm work al
year round, and as the Taylor forc'
is always busy, it is figured tha
the value Of this tract will soon b.
like unto the big fruit valleys OF
California.
Oh, you Mimbres Valley!
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17
FRUIT AND TRUCK
GROWERS ASSOCIATION
One Of the Most Profitable
Meetings Of the Year
Last Saturday
Permanent Organization viii
be Made at the Meeting
Next Saturday.

The Mimbres Valley Is getting
right in the ground floor Of every
thing.
One of the most enthusiastic
meetings Of the year was held at
the Chamber Of Commerce Saturday
afternoon for the purpose Of dis
cussing The feasibility Of organic
ing a Fruit and Truck growers as
sociation for the Mimbres Valley,
which Is fast becoming one Of the
best agricultural regions In the
country.
Alex A. Smith, one of the prime
movers of the worthy project, was
made chairman and everybody
present joined heartily in the
matters that were brought up for
discussion. A committee of five
was appointed to ascertrin the best
method of organization and will re-
port at the time the association will
be permanently organized next Sat
urday afternoon. The committee
iucludes Chairman Smith, C. f. Will
son, Ed 0vermann, X. II. Case and
X. Bedichek.
The question Of uniform seed and
how TO obtain il. the best and most
profitable crops to raise. canning
factory for Deming and the best
manner of marketing were among
the subjects handled. 1t was the
general opinion that the best water
melons in America can be raised
here and +. o. Pattberg, a man of
experience and up-to-date ideas,
said the Alabama Sweets are the
best and most marketable melon to
raise. Mr.. Pattberg's talk on or
ganization was right from the
shoulder and right to the point.
Ed 0verman, a practical market
gardener, gave some exceedingly
good information. Ralph c. Ely
was appointed n committee to in
vestigate the moving of Senator
Upton's canning factory to Deming.
Those present and participating
in the enthusiastic gathering were
Alex A. Smith, +. d. Osborn. jr.,
Henry Sexton, C. C. Rogers, s. W.
Ruebush, l.. C. Osborn, o. H. Coop
er, r. II. Case, +. ID. Osborn, w
j. Evans, Albert Ernst, Ed. Over
man, r. II. Williams, C. l.. Baker
Ia. II. Donaldson, Morton Brown
lC. +. Wilson, c. l.. Nigh, +. o
Pattberg, Frank Hon, j. W. Win
ters. r. C. Ely. z. ID. White, E. f
Lawrence, l.. W. Russell. A, Wilsey
John Waddill. j. A. Mahoney, Thos
Marshall, Secretary Mitchell an'
Editors Bedichek and Holt.
At the opening of the meeting
Mr.. Bedichek read some very inter
esting statistics concerning the ad
vantages of such organization, oh
tanned through the secretary Of tn
Chamber of Commerce. It was tn
experience Of nearly all presen
that the advantages Of such organ
izations are well nigh limitless.
Remember the meeting at tn
Chamber of Commerce next Satul
, day afternoon.
: H... H. &c W.. Mat Arx
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1911-03-17

$3.50 to 81 is the advance per
thousand in the wholesale lumber
market, but the Deming Lumber
Co. is holding to the same old prices
on what stock is on hand. Buyers
better get busy before new stock
has to be ordered.