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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

Deming. y NJ, oct. 22.-Edward
Byrnes. Of Chicago. and J. o. Wood,
Of La Junta- Colo, were in Dem
ing in the interest of the lie Junta
Melon Growers association, They de
sire an organization Of cantaloupe
growers formed here to be affiliated
with the La Junta organization, the or
ganization here to contract to put in
200 acres of cantalOupes. Mr.. Byrne5
handled the output of the La Junta
growers this season with great success
Their proposition was received by a
number of growers here with enthusl-
asm. and the association is now in pro-
cess of organization. 1t is well known
that a very superior cantaloupe Is
grown in the Mimbres Valley, and that
the production is enormous.
The WOman's club Of Deming has
been organized with Mrs. J. G. MOir as
president, and Mrs. A. A. Temke, sec
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

Mexico. Ny mental. as well as my
trade horizon has been broadened- 1
know my territory now as never knew
L A. Sherman.-The trip has been
helpful to me and. no doubt, TO every
other business man who made II. II
has given US an idea Of the posi- olll-
ties of the future as Arizona and New
Mexico develop their illimitable re-
sources
Genuine Education
p Fl. Luckett-You can say for me
that the trip has been genuine educa-
ton in the resources and posi- bilities
Of Arizona and New Mexico. 1t must
result in good to FL Paso.
Richard Warren.-The better feeling
between FL Paso business men and the
people Of Arizona and New Mexico as
a result of the excursion, cannot but
result in mutual benefit il was
great trip from every point of view.
Glorious Trip, says Wallace.
George E. Wallace,-lt was a glorious
trip and there isn't the slightest doubt
that it will result in great good to FL
Paso. The boosters have made many
friends and it is only human nature
that men would rather trade win
friends than with strangers.
G. P Putnam enjoyed the trip
hugely" The "trippers" include the
finest bunch Of fellows / ever met FL
Paso should reap a great benefit from
the excursion Of 1912.
All Enjoyed the Journey
G. II. Donart-I am sure an enjoyed
the trip and that through the friends
made FL Paso viii reap rich benefit
Spea king for the Santa Fe railroad,
! am glad that we have been able to
handle the excursion train IN close
conformity with the schedule and have
been able to give the boosters an op-
Dortunity to see the country in Arizona
and New Mexico traversed by our line.
I hope and feel sure that the trip viii
result in great profit to FL Paso.
All Enthusiastic.
J. T. Williams. Lee Orndorff, II. s.
Potter and W. W. Bridgers were mem
hers Of the boosters club when it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22
AssAYERs & CHEMISTS

(Advertisement)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22
Melon GROWERS OF The DEMIAG DISTRICT ARE
URGED To ORGANIZE and WORK WITH uJUNTA GROWERS

The following notification comes
from Prof. J. ID. Tinsley, in charge Of
exhibits at the state fair at Albuquer-
que:
THE following Is a record for Luna
county: 4S entries, "A first ribbons 9
second ribbons, 5 thirds and 3 fourths-"
The recent Methodist conference re-
turned Rev. II. NJ. Bruce 10 the Deming
pastorate for another year. Mr.. Bruce
has been here two years, and the re-
mort of his work here was highly COM
plimented by the conference
The Deming real estate exchange
held its weekly dinner al the Exchange
restaurant. after which the members
repaired to the office Of Greenwood
& Wells for a business meeting They
received into the exchange r. L. Miller,
one of Deming's most substantial real
estate men
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22
Trip of Great Benefit.
Best Yea Taken

George E. Trost-This trade ex-
the business men of FL Paso. III gave
US all an opportunity to see many
places and to meet many men we might
never have seen or met otherwise. It
was splendid trip, we'll worth the
time and money spent
w c McCormick.-The trip of the
FL Paso boosters is bound to result in
good along social as well as CONNER
cal lines not only to those who took
the trip, but to FL Paso as a whole
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

trip 7 have ever taken and, naturally,
1 am glad I took it.
wouldn't Missed II for Anything.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

F. N. Lynch enjoyed every minute
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

trip 7 have ever taken and. naturally,
1 am glad / took it.
wouldn't Missed Ii for Anything.
A. F. Fegan.-As a getting &C
oua5nted" trip, the present trip was
pa excellence. I wouldn't have missed
Ii for anything We have seen terri
tory and have met people that we could
have not seen or met but Tor an e-S-
cursion of this kind and have seen
and met them under circumstances
which were all TO our advantage We
have a clearer idea OF the possi3ill-
ties Of trade with our nelSnbofs Indh
II the trip had not been taken.
Mutual Benefit 20 Southwest
A ". Reeves.-The trip has enabled
the FL Paso boosters to learn at flrst
hand the really fine class OF people
in Arizona and New Mexico and am
lad this opportunity was given US to
get acquainted with our ne1ghbors- It
must result in mutual good.
Parvin Witte--lt was the hulllest
trip ever 1t has served to awaken
the business men of Ell Paso to the
great possibilities that lie at our
Know Arizona and New Mexico Better.
Leo Eerlet.-I can't say too much Tor
the trip. 1t was fine. We know Arr
iona and New Mexico better than we
ever knew them before and the people
OF those two states know US The
matter Of getting together viii be
easier from now on II was splen-
did trip which must be productive Of
much good
James l. Hewitt.-The trip was a
grand success, even II we did start
on the 18th Of the month. L think the
people of the two states traversed
know US better than they did and 1
believe this better knowledge viii re-
suit in mutual good
NJ NJ Hamlin.-It was a delightful
trip and 1 have enjoyed every minute
OF it.
Has Done Worlds of Good.
l. T. McDoweiL-The trip has done
me a world of good through the
knowledge it has brought me of the
great possibilities of Arizona and New
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

started away from FL Paso on its trip,
and were among the most enthusiastic
of the "trippers' while they were with
the party. Messrs. Williams and Orn-
dorff dropped out at Tucson to attend
the Arizona Bankers convention, Mr..
Potter was called home from Benson
on business, and Mr.. Br1dgers was com
PEELED to stop in, Tucson on legal mat
ters. Up to the time Of his departure
each was delighted with what he had
seen and heard and each predicted
that the excursion would be a great
business and social success.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22

Continued from page one.)
avenue for exhibits. This part viii be
the street fair.
Bringing Indians Here.
Col Eugene VanPatten, Of Las Cru
ces, came down to FL Paso with the
trade excUrsionists last night, to make
arrangements for bringing a band Of
indians here for the Os-Aple Jubilee.
He says he viii bring down about so
members Of the indian tribe now living
at Las Cruces and Tortugas, about IS
women and girls in the number, some
OF them very. pretty. He says these in
dams are the last remnant of seven
noted tribes that once inhabited this
part OF the great southwest.
Get Your Heating stoves Up
before the next cold spell
Laurie Hardware Co, 500 Mills st. Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-22
> o COX sssI
an pHosE e5o
ASro tsJa
TO. uaon TT nay o-oAeRaH

AZ owner Of the Bazaar, s1o-la AnsOu8
ST. take Of making that mas
Bazaar ae to ou, business forever. The reason
Wholesale business viii oh is growing nv
entire attention Then too The Bazaar oonet4s
TO ny Wholesale CUSTOMERS therefore, propose
completely and quickly the entire stock s
hat the fixtures and early date
the Bazaar stock VIII be placed before public
in no way represent tts valuea -
stg9s this 18th Of october, 1919. b
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Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Hutchens Is Made
Permanent Chairman.

Watsons name was put in nomina
tlon for permanent chairman, but he
was on his feet in moment shaking
his head disapprovingly He, in turn,
nominated 9. Rufus Hutehens. the I'm
derWood campaign manager at whom
he has directed short attacks recently.
Hutchens vas chosen permanent chair
man by acclamation. Neyle Colquitt,
of chatham. who was one of the secre-
lartes Of the Underwood campaign, was
made permanent secretary of the con-
ventiOn
Chairman Hutchens then opened his
keynote address but there was evil
dent unrest in the crowd that wanted
action instead OF eloquence. and his ad-
dress had progressed but a short time
before there we're calls for him TO sit
down a heavy rain was falling by
this time and its beating on the roof
almost drowned the speakers voice.
Mr. Hutchens' address was largely a
eulogy Of Oscar Underwood. While he
spoke, Watson and Anderson seated
side by side. conferred In an interested
and most amicable manner Mr..
Hutchens spoke only five minutes.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
SANITY TEST FOR !
SLAYER Of WIFI:
Trial Of R. |. Clay Postponed
Indefinitely Pending Report
Of Three Experts.

r L. Clay. the alleged wife slayer will
not go to trial in criminal division OF SUI
perior court during this term Judgs
Roam today postponed the trial indehn-
itely pending the report of alienists as to
Ciay's sanity
Drs. James Ellis j. B. Baird and Coun-
ty Physician S. II. Green. assigned by
the court to examine the prisoner. spent
two hours this morning with Clay in the
office of the solicitor general only to ad-
journ to ask the court for more time.
All three doctors greed after the ia
miliar insanity tests had been applied
that the case of the prisoner was a puz
cling one. The man, they said. had APP
parently lost his power of speech since
the shooting or was playing a part The
physicians ascertained that Clay had been
hit on the head some months ago and
deprived, partially. at least, of his hear
ing
1t vas given out that the alienists will
make complete examination of the priS=-
oner in the Tower tomorrow afternoon.
Witnesses familiar with Clay will be sum
moned and the jailer, who had charge of
the man, cross questioned
w. NJ Smith. attorney for Clay. said to-
day that he would enter special insan-
ity plea when the case went to trial no
matter what the decision of the alienst
would be
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Watson Defeated In
First Move For Control.

Watyor fred his first gun at Ills
o'clock in an impa passioned speech in
defense Of the county unit system He
declared that It was the safeguard Of
the small county against the large city.
He made motion tina, this convention
abrogate an csucuses Of today and Ia Il
night and let each county chairman
speak for that county's unit He said
he wanted this convention to run Itself
as a whole and not he dominated by
star chamber sessions.
The chairman pur the question and
Judge q. L. Sweat. Of Ware moved
tina, The motion be tabled There was
an upgoar in. the house. but the motion
was tabled by good majority ana Mr..
watson went down in defeat in his
first real move for control OF the con
vcntlon
immediately after Judge sweat
made the motion to table Watson's mo-
ton Randolph Anderson, of Chatham.
who was seated upon the stage, jumped
10 his feet and declared that Watson
was out Of order as the conv ention was
only q temporary and not permanent
organization, and that Watson's motion
could nor he entertained untn the con
Ventiou was permanently organized.
Ignoring the point Of order. Chairman
Bennett put the motion to table
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
RAIN FALLS SIDEWAYS
IN BIG, STICKY DROPS,
SOILING GAY DRESSES
1t ralned today.

It raned today.
It rained hard and in spots and 1T
rained large sticky drops.
It first started raining about (
ocleck this morning when a good many
persons were still sleeping. 1t being
the sort of rain that ran sideways in
stead of straight down, there were a
good many who were forced from their
beds by little. drops falling on their fore
heads.
The o'clock rain didn't last very
long. however In fact. it looked for a
while as if the day was going to be
bright and FURNISHED but II o'clock
saw the clouds get mad once more.
Result more large sticky drops.
1t wasn't very damaging rain ex-
cept to one young woman from Kirk
wood, who wore a blue dress. that ran
when struck Also to a young man
who thought he would wear an ice
cream suit He did-but it was choco-
late and not vanilla when the rain was
finished with him.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
LIBELER OF CONGRESS
SENT UP, THEN GIVEN
PAROLE; TO QUIT u. S.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Henry W.
A. Page, convicted OF criminal libel for
condemning the house judiciary com
mittee in pamphlet entitled Death
Of Liberty" was today sentenced in
criminal court No. > to five years in the
penitentiary and fined 81 Sl00o-the max
imum penalty-and then was placed on
probation.
4 formal motion for new trial was
made and overruled.
Page will sail for England next Wed
nesday. He promised the court he
would desist in his campaign to inn
peach the judiciary of New York state
and would circulate no more defama-
tory literature.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29

Great confusion resulted and there was
no evident disposition on The part of
those seated in he choice sections 70
move
Thomas + Feder occupied seat
with thc Fifth district delegation on tin
left side Of the house, white Thomas L.
Watson. in clean colonel" suit was
on the right. With the McDuf1e delego-
ton.
II was evident that no effort had
been made to exclude visitors from the
main floor and the house was packed
With men Uho had no right there Rufus
r. Hutcheus campaign manage for
Uuderp GOD made a second earnest ap-
peal 10 the visitors 80 retire to the ga,
leries,
Among the prominent men on the
siege we're James W. English. J Al
bert Howell James l.. Anderson Judge
John " Bennett of Glynu " \ Dod
son of sumter W r. Kiser, A. "
Robinson Carl vinson Of Bsldwin, J. j.
F1ynt Of spaldine. Ed Maddox ofF'loyi,
John ~ EeW of walker and Fred ].
Paxon
NJ Hutchens finally asked every del
esate 10 hold up his hand and sudden
phalany Of hands went UP. Every man
on tho noor claimed 20 be delegate,
He threatened to call the official roll In
spite of the time IT would take, but
without avail
Thomas y Fielder moved that the
convention adjourn to the Audtorium,
where there would hc room FOR all No
Adjournment was taken chairman
w g Wright Of, The executive com
mittoe. then called Tor order and
called for nominations for temporary
chairman
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Watson Names
Temporary Chairman.

Thomas f Watson was on his feet at
once and was Immediately recognized
He nominated John W. Bennett OF
Ware county He was seconded by
Ben NJ Blackburn, If Fulton Nomi-
nations We're closed and Mr. Bennett
was elected by occlamaton This was
first blood for Watson
Mr. Watson's drst appearance was
greeted neither with Kisses nor marked
applause. His nomination Of Iudg,
Bennett Went through as though Ii hac
been previously arranged
Ben Nj Blackburn vas chosen secre-
tary without opposition He Is one OF
Matson's leading supporters.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Last Words Before
Battle Is Joined

Before the issue was actually Joined
between the Watson and Fielder fac
tions in the convention. the opposing
leaders made final statements which
practically removed the last hope that
fight on the floor might be avoided
Mr.. Watson declared that there could
not. in decency. be anything Of compro-
mise in him.
II can not sit on the delegation with
Mr Fielder, I viii not sit there with
Nj Brantley
Il must be placed absolutely at the
head OF the Georgia delegation, and
that delegation must be made UP en-
tlrely and exclusively OF my friends. /
would not care to so to Baltimore en-
barrassed by hostile and unfriendly
delegation behind me.
Il shall begin my fight Immediately
after the temporary organization is IN
dertaken.
Il shall move that all secret eau
cuses held last night and ehis morning
be set aside and abrogated and that
every county vote for itself in open
convention. county by county, upon
every question coming UP.
Il shall triumph or fall in that fight.
It's outcome win show conclusively
whether ! am TO control or be con
trolled.
Il am content to stand or fall by it.
/ am right, would rather be right
than be elected chairman OF the dele
cation to Baltimore a sacrifice of
honor and principle
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Anderson Moves To
Refer All Rows.

The "red headed person sank ~ his
seat. wilted by Precipitation, loser in
his attempt to railroad his program
over the convention
Arasotutou offered hy Randolph IN
derson, outlining the con, eution pto-
ceedines. provided that an resolutions
should be submitted 10 the convention
in Writns and be referred 10 the com
mittee on resolutions that an dele
gates he seated and contests be re-
fertcd To the committee on credentials
these COMMITTEES 10 be composed Of one
member from each county and each
COMMITTEES 20 select its own chairman
The Anderson resolution further rro-
vided that each congressional district
report 10 inc convention ue choice for
district delegates To the national ron
Ytmion at Baltimore. and thar the dele
sates at-larxe be elected IN open con-
Nenton In all respects the resolution
provided he convention should be gov
elnod hN the rules which govern the
house Of representatives
Anderson made plea fos his resolu-
ton There was an uproar. with a
hundred men clamorlng for recognition
Watson on his demand received recoe
nitlou An attempt by Anderson to in
terupt him was hooted down. Then
/ Anderson iu9ited Watson 10 the stage
and the ssge OF Mcpume vas lifted
I before tna crowd amid storm 81
/ rhee y Was etident that the crowd
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
The Red Headed
Person Stirs EN- Up.

Watson was recognized at once as
soon as Chairman Hutcheus had con
ctuded, and moved that the convention
take vote by counties. calling on each
chairman, and thus vote on delegates
Al large and from that respective dis
trict He WAS heard With attention..
Let each county say who ii wants
to go to Baltimore he said.
J. j. Flynt. Of Spalding. asked Wat
son to permit the counties to elect del
egates- large in the way originally
planned
Anderson, Of Chatham. urged that the
question be dropped until the time for
election Of delegates at large be reach
cd when he would agree TO call the
roll of the counties on the election Of
delegates at large This was agreed to-
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
w atsotl's Meeting
AGood-N d-Natured Riot

Those wGo weht TO Thomas Z Wat
sons much advertised meeting at the
Kiubau house last night expecting
there to get straight line on what to
look for in the convention today, had
their trouble for their pains.
Mr. Watsons meeting was good
natured riot, and accomplished prac-
ticauy nothing so far as framing up a
program for the convention was con-
cerned
The little bail room of the Kimball
was packed and jammed with swelt-
ering, eabby, curious mob of people,
there 10 see whatever it was that might
happen. and not caring a hoot in par
ticulsr what that might be
MIR Watson Peaceful.
Mr.. Watson made the first speech.
He declared that he had come TO At
lanta to make the state convention a
love feast. and far be il from him 20
start anything uhseemly
Il do not want to skin any eels." said
the red headed person" and the crowd
howled with delight.
III have been misrepresented by tae
new spapers, he continued Il havs
been put down as wishing to disturb
the peace inside the state Democratic
PARTY On the contrary, 1 am for peace
have come here not to run the con
vention my way but 10 put it in your
hands. that YOU may run it your way
Then the crowd hoVled sono more.
J nant 10 snatch the leadership Of
the Democracy from tho hands Of that
failure Bryan want to 60 10 Baltl-
more to put the South back where 1t
belongs. in the front of this nations
affairs.
Others Wanted to Talk.
And now, friends" said Mr. Watson,
j want this to be a business meeting.
we have much to do. we must agree
upon prog am for tomorrow We
must select the proper officers and rec
ommend them TO the convention. Let
US proceed 10 that work
Mr Watson then nominated 5 j.
CoWan. Of Bulloch. for the chairman
ship Of the meeting, and Mr. CcWan
was elected witH vim
Nj cowsn attempted 10 SAY few
'vords--did in fact 50, a few But the
crowd began elhnz fo watson
Cowan explained that watson eould
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
RUNAWAY HORSES
DASH INTO CHURCH:
WORSHIPERS FLEE

WAUKAU. WIS. MAY 2s.-Tvo
frightened horses ran away here and.
seeing the doors of the Methodist
church open. dashed in.
Two ushers tried to stop them but
the animals did not pause politely at
the door. They Knocked the usher down
and started up The center aisle.
The people screamed and tried to
climb out of the pe~s and the horses,
more frightened than ever tried to find
some way to get out.
Just as they reached the pulpit the
minister caught them by the brides
They soon were quieted and led out
by men in the congregation.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
WATSON FOR CHANGE IN
SYSTEM OF CONVENTION

Thomas f. Watson. former Popust candidate for pres
dent today introduced resolution in the Georgia Democratic
convention calling the national convention at Baltimore
adopt system of represntan in national conventions
based the Democratic Of the instead of the present
system Of congressional representation.
He proposed resolutions ondemnng the Of naval
vessel private Yacht by the president the furnishing Of free
automobiles to government beautifyng of the
city of Washington the expense Of the taxpayers
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Fielder s Last Word
III Stick to Guns. ="

At II o'clock this morning Fielder said
this last word.
II am going into the convention with
40 other delegates. | am going to hold
my peace until fight is made on me.
Then l will defend myself to a finish.
There will be no backing down shall
stand to my guns to victory or dea th."
There was we'll defined and appar-
emily entirely truthful rumor going the
rounds last night. to the effect that
Governor Brown took the matter of
peace With. Watson in hand, and had a
long conference with the red headed
person. seeking to smooth things out.
It is said the governor abored most
diligently and most patiently with Wat
son, but that Watson would agree TO
nothing but being the head Of pro-
Watson delegation, with Fielder left at
home
The governor Is said to have repre-
sented to Watson that his demands
were impossible; that the best Watson
could hope for would be delegates
place, without any promise of the
Craftsmanship of the delegation.
Watson is said to have rejected the
governors good Offices. but with ap-
preciation of the governors good in
tent
Governor Brown is said to have been
greatly distressed and disturbed by the
turn things have taken. and to have
gone far out of his usual road to bring
things into shape If possible.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Taft at Desk,
Has No Comment

WASHINGTON. May 20. Tired and
convinced that the political situation
has reached its most critical point.
President Taft today plunged into the
thlck or the cuban and Brazilian ques
tions
Senator Murs5 Crane after being
closeted with the prcsideat, declined 70
make any comment ON the result OF the
Nev jersey nrimaries except To- claim
tina tb,y nouid NOT change the final re-
suit be 9ld tHo president mad al
readN enough del gates to assure his
nomination.
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29

derson accepted the amendment The
two men sat down together at the front
Of the stage. and Watson threw his arm
around Anderson's shoulder a. they
conferred on the resolution
Bv this time II was recognized that
Anderson was the leader Of the anti
Watson forces and the Watson men
centered their fire on him. The reso-
utlon as amended by Watson was
adoutad
Atlanta Georgian., 1912-05-29
Visitors Hold Up
Start of Convention.

The curtain went up a II 45 or,ocs
10 the tune of America. The Grand
was jammed from orchestra mt 90 tha
doors. except for the gallelA which hsd
onlS about 100 occupants
Fred J PaXon chair man of tha F1nn
district delegation made an appeal to
IRE rovd that al EXCEPT delegates ~.
iirs from the main n9or thiCh ras
srtel6eaity set aside fef delegates s.