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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
PRICE OF OIL IS REDUCED
FARMERS ASSOCIATION

The Mimbres Valley Farmers As
sociation held n meeting in the cham
ber of comerce last Thursday evening
and the matter of the new factory
handling the by products Of the wat
ermelon, which is to be erected here
by j. b. Page, was taken up and re-
ceived the hearty endorsement Of the
association. The price Of all grades
of oil used by members of the asocia-
tion was reduced II half cent n gal
Ion. After finishing up several rou-
tine matters the meeting adjourned.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
BARBECUE. TOO
Bio Crowd Sees Pictures

A large and appreciative crowd
attended the exhibition of beautiful
slides of Deming and the 'Mimbres
Valley scenes. at the Crystal Theater
Thursday night and the audience en-
joyed the lecture given by Secretary
Holt Of the chamber Of commerce.
General Manager Jackling of the
Chino Copper company. and party Of
capitalists from New York and Bos-
ton attended the lecture and COM
plimented Mr.. Holt on the cxcellency
Of the pictures, which will be shown
ut San Diego in 1915.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
COURT TERM
ADJOURNED TO JUNE e
No Sensational Cases or Those In.
volvlng Great Grimes or Large
Sums Of Money on Docket.
PLEADED GUILTY TO CHARGES
Sentences Passed by Judge MsbIett
viii Send Number Of Small :
Thieves 10 the PenItentIary.

The April term Of court fot the
Sixth Judicial District closed its ses-
sions Wednesday afternoon and ad-
journed until June 90. Judge Colin
Nebleti, who presided, left for
his home in Silver City yesterday
morning. Scarcely any case involv-
ing serious crimes or large sums Of
money were on the docket.
Besides the Childress case, report
ed in the Graphic last week, the fol-
lowing were heard:
Saturday Mary Bell whitehill vs.
the Chino Copper Company, suit for
personal damages, ON motion of
defendant the petition, asking for n
transfer Of the cause to the Federal
District Court. was granted.
Saturday Marcos Espeno was
found guilty of larceny from a dwell
ing, and was sentenced to serve from
two and one-half to three years in
the state penitentiary.
Monday Pedro Escalante was
found not guilty of rape. On motion
by the defendants attorney the court
directed the foregoing verdict.
Tuesday Jose Martinez was found
guilty of burglary, and was sentence
I'd to serve from two and one half
TO three years in the state penitcn-
tiary.
Tuesday jury disagreed. and
Juan Aquair was sent back to Jail.
after trial for assault with intent Ia
rob.
Noah Frakes plead guilty to burg
larry, and was sentenced TO serve from
three years to five years in the state
pcnitcntiary.
J. A. Bailey plead guilty TO u like
charge, and was sentenced To serve
from three to three and onc-half
years in the state penitentiary.
A. Bernard Mccoy plead guilty to
passing worthless checks. and was
sentenced 10 serve six months IN the
county Jail, aud To pay the court
costs. Sentence was suspended by
the court.
A. ". Foster plead guilty to the
second count Of an indictment for
and larceny, and was sen
fenced To serve from two To three
years in the state penitentiary.
I.ucio Barron plead guilty to as
sault with intent to rob, and was SEN
tcnccd to serve twenty months to
two years in the state penitentiary.
Manuel Casaras pied guilty to burg
larry and was sentenced to serve from
twelve to fifteen months in the state
reform school.
Francis Collins plead guilty to re-
rriving stolen property and was
sentenced to serve from two to four
years in the state penitentiary.
The cases of Frank Rogers, charg-
I'd with assault with deadly weap-
on; Carl ". Strickler, charged with
assault with intent to rape and assault
and battery; and Phillip Estes.
with receiving stolen goods.
larceny, and unlawful driving of neat
cattle. were continued until the next
session.
Several cases were not reported
because those accused are still at
large.
In the civil case Of the Ellison
Furniture and Carpet Company,
plaintiff VS.. E. A. Means, defendant.
n judgment for $6l5 was obtained.
A decree Of divorce was granted
to Richard W. Kidwell in the case
Of Richard ". Kidwell, plaintiff, Va.
Rhoda p. Kidwell, defendant.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
Numerous Business Deals

The Wells-Peugh Realty company
reiorts the sale of lots | and .. block
&c. c." to eastern parties who build
here; a quarter section of land near
Hondale to Miss Edna Watson;
quarter section Of land in township
%. and this company were also the
agents eliminating the sale of the
Deming Electric Supply company
stock to Haste & Wilson.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08

T.. A. Money, general manager Of
the New Mexico Implement company,
went to Silver City and Mogollon
Wednesday morning on a ten days
trip. Mr.. Mooney will investigate
sveral mining claims in the Mogollon
district for eastern parties before re-
turning.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
new FIRM Of ENGINEERS IS TO
ANSWER R0GATRS' QUESTIONS
0eesz and WlIIIston- Are Competent
Civil, Electrical, irrigation, Con-
structlon, and Hydraulic Engineers
Who Believe In Future Of Valley.

II is efficiency that counts. Dem
ing enthusiasts tried to pump water
for irrigation tweniy years ago, but
failed because no one had mastered
the principles of pumping for irriga-
ton, and there was no machinery
adapted to the local requirements.
Even today one may look over the
valley and note the engineering mis-
takes of some of those who have re-
Gently developed farms. These mis-
takes have cost many dollars and
much encouragement.
What and how! are the two qucs-
tions. The engineering firm of
Decsz and Williston. Room 3, Ma
honey Building. propose the answer.
The members of the firm. l.. A. Decsz
and q. +. Williston. are two among
many who are working on the prob
lens of irrigation by the pumping
method. and who have already ac-
romplislcd wonders. The next few
years will see larger results. both
~ to pumping machinery and irriga-
tion methodss. These changes mean
added profits to the farmers, and
through them to the community and
country.
GUESS ESTIMATE"
Have you talked with the develop
err who guessed" where the highest
point of his land lay and came to
find ont that his well had been drill
I'd in depression! Elevated ditch
rs mean heavy upkeep. dissatisfac-
lion. n permanent tax against every
ton of alfalfa grown on the place. II
is the same with the system of dis
tribnting water without topograph-
zeal map and involves an intricate
and wasteful net work of ditches
which lead the water everywhere,
anywhere, nowhere, even up, instead
of on the crops. II is comparatively
easy and cheap to have competent
engineers determine the location Of
the well, the position of the bitches,
and make Typographical map which
will show just how the water can be
easiest conducted over the fields.
The testing of wells is another "ef-
fciency' idea. Why not know just
how much water the well will deliver
and place just the right size and
make of pump in il to be driven by
Just the right size os engine or
motor? These things mean plain
business economy, yet how many
hope to succeed with guess work.
WILL SOLVE PROBLEMS
Mr.. Deesz came to Deming about
six months ago as the electrical man.
ager for the Deming Ice and Electric
Company. Before that he was en-
ployed by the Federal Light and
Traction Company at Trinidad, Colo
RADIO, and he came here to solve the
local concerns problems. lie did this.
but instead of returning to Trinidad,
he decided to go into business here,
so impressed was he with the great
future Of Deming and the Mimbrcs
Valley.
Mr.. Decsz has been connected with
many Of the leading firms Of the
country in the electrical business.
lie is graduate Of Colorado College
of Engineering. and associate mem
her Of the American Institute Of Flee
trical Engineers and member Of the
National Electric Light Association.
DEMTNG. GOOD FIELD
@. +. Williston is associated with
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
M|MBRES VALLEY IN
MOVIES At Big FAIR
slG EDUCATIONAL RALLY DAY
School Children Of Luna County VIII
Take Part In AllsssrIcal 0spIc.
ton Of Statehsed strugqle.

Irining ana the Mimbres Valley
will be- featured in moving picturr-
in u grand historical pageant typify
ing the struggle of New Mexico for
statehood, and which will be- repro
duced in the New Mexico building al
The Panama California exposition to
be- held in San Diego. Each county
Of the state is allotted u portion of
the states rich and interesting his
tory, aud the collection Of these
will be one of the most attractive
advertising exhibits at the big show.
WOMEN'S CLUB IN CHARGE
The plans under the charge of the
Deming's Woman's Club Of which
Mrs. j. q. Moir is president. Mrs.
MOir is also u member of the We
mans Auxiliary Board for New Mex
leo ai the San Diego fair. Others
who will assist in carrying out the
plans are; Miss Una Bcdichek of the
public schools, X. c. Ely. auxiliary
member of the exposition commission.
". +. Holt, auxiliary member of the
exposition commission. Miss Grace
Goebel. superintendent of the Luna
county schools. State Senator c. j.
Laughren, and Sam T. Clark. one of
New Mexico's exposition commission
ers.
EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES
The fair commissioners have an
nounced that il is their intention to
feature New Mexico's educational
advantages, and for this purpose
Luna county will hold big educa-
tional rally day the latter part of
this month. at which time the mov-
ing pictures will be taken Of the al
legorical presentation Of New Meyi-
eos three attempts to gain admit
iancc to the Union.
GRAMMATICAL DETAILS
One of the main attractions at the
pageant will he large living flag
of the school children. Columbia,
seated on dias. will direct the plnr-
ing of the stars in the flag. Three
times New Mexico will apply. First
will come Indians with a scattering
of Spanish Americans. aud they will
bc denied; next will come cowboys.
trainmen. and n few farmers. and
once more will Columbia declare that
they do not deserve the honor; the
third, and last time, New Mexico's
citizens, garbed in the livery of her
varied industries. together with the
host of school children. will insist,
and statehood will be granted. The
scenario has great dramatic possibili-
ties; and the films will form an in
teresting historical record to be
shown in all the cities and towns of
the United States.
DATE NOT SET
The exact date Of the rally day
has not been set, because it is hoped
that Governor ". c. Mcdonald and
other state officers will be able to
suggest u time when they ran be
present.
BARBECUE. TOO
A great barbecue will form part of
the festivities Of the day. II is hoped
that every Luna county citizens will
be able to be present. Floats repre-
senting nearly all Of the business
houses of Deming will be shown and
will be included in the films.
Silver City. Fl Paso, Hurley. and
Santa Rita school children will be
invited to take part in the program.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08

crete structure designing map and
blue print making, drafting are in
cluded with the firms work of civil.
electrical, irrigation, and hydraulic
engineering. The firm expects 10 ex-
tend its operations over this section
Of the Southwest.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
GREATER PROSPERITY

MrS' George W. Longest and
m'.sh'er y Edith, formerly of Long
""'' Ill.,. but now located ON a
@'ee farm in the Miesse tract. were
,'s''"rN ut the chamber of commerce
this week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08

Miss Alice Hackerman arrived in
the city from Chicago last week and
has been appointed night cashier at
the Harvey House lunch counter.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08
lES WILL REPLACE
MANY open D|TcAES
v,h and a Malt OF Cement Tiles VIII
Garry Water to Each Check
where Valve Is Located

Inst turn the valve. That's all the
;rriealor has 10 do, after starting
,he motor, and in ten minutes an,
an. of the checks on Mrs. l.. e.
Cumming place east of the city, Is
fL.,;,e,. From the time the water
l,u,rs the pumps until il is let out
If o,,r or the check valves, located
every forty feet, il flows, through
inch concrete mains. which means
that almost fifty per cent of the wa
fer is saved through avoiding evapo-
ration and seepage. The full power
Of the big American centrifugal pump
!. rxerled as each valve is opened.
This is the reason the irrigaiing can
h. done 81 quickly.
$4,000 FEET OF TILES
The whole idea originated with
Harry lIoughland, an expert concrete
worker, who studied the underground
water distributing systems of Cali
fornia. and who decided that the
adoption of the plan here would mean
q great saving in ths cost of pump
ing. More than u mile and half
Of tiles will b. laid to cover the en-
tire 100 acres. To do the work about
fifty men will be- required. AT the
present time u considerable number
Of cement workers are busy making
and curing the tiles.
MAKING THE TILES
The tiles are made of pressed
cement aud Sand in almost a dry
mixture. and two inches in thickness.
Subsequent sprinklings develop the
tensile strength of the cement. After
this they are buried IN moist earth
for twenty-four days. The propor-
iion is about four parts sand to one
Of cement. The tiles are laid eighteen
inches under the surface and the
joints are thoroughly cemented.
SAVING IN LABOR
Resides the saving in water there
i saving in labor, since one man
can do what is now being done by
three. Mrs. Cummings became in
teresied in the system through
Graphic publicity, and decided to
let the contract to Mr.. Houghland,
who is now ordering cement by prac-
lirally the train load.
GOOD EQUIPMENT
The Cummings farm is thoroughly
equipped having one of the best wells
IN the valley. The well is only eighty
SIX feet III total depth, and produces
l,sOO gallons of water minute. II
Is equipped with a 24-i inch American
centrifugal pump and electric motor.
A considerable area is now in alfalfa
and the entire tract will be seeded to
this staple.
SrB-IRRIGATION
Mr. llourhland will install sub
lrrlgnting system for garden and
lawn. on" of these systems is now
~ 'lNr I" water the lawn of DIR. NJ. j.
Moran. Mr.. llonghlund invented n
composition which. when mixed with
Tue cement. makes the title porous
o.'' leaves II strong enough to with
sla'id the entrance of roots of all
Kinds u Is his idea that the sub
'rrlgall"n system will some day sup
rrredr the present wasteful method
"i applying water.
GREATER PROSPERITY
Th"nehful developers are more and
more considering methods which will
'"~er the cost of producing farm
crops. With the improvement in
pumping machinery, the devising Of
m','r facilities for applying water.
a"d the application Of scientific
farming principles. will come the
s'ea'er prosperity Of the Mimbres
Valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08

"r' and Mrs. Frank DeI.aunay. sr..
p'' on No. . Tuesday night for San
1'"ne'seo to attend the fifth annual
'u'lion OF the pensioner of the
:; southern Pacific. They d remain
!" California for the summer.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-05-08

Land and mining surveys, and con-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-11-26
TURKS TO EXPLAIN
U. S. Asks Reasons fM FlrlnQ on
American Launch.
Cruisers Told to Take No Action
Unisss Commanded bv Wash-
fHOfoH Authorities.

Washington, ID. C. - The Unitee
States government has directed Am
bassador Morgenthau at Constantine.
pie to ask the Ottoman government
for an explanation OF the firing by
Turkish land forces at launch from
the American cruiser Tennessee. pro.
eeeding from Vourlah to the American
consulate at Smyrna. Asia Minor.
Secretary Daniels, with the approx
al OF President Wilson, cabled the
commanders Of the Tennessee and the
North Carolina. also in the Mediterra-
mean, TO take no action which might
embarrass the American governsnent
and to await specific instructions from
Washington concerning the general
situation.
These steps followed the recent OF
message from Captain Benton G..
Decker, commander Of the Tennessee.
which was paraphrased 10 this state
meut from the Navy department:
Captain b. G. Decker. In command
Of the Tennessee, wired Secretary
Daniels that while proceeding from
Vourlah to Smyrna to make official
calls boat WAS fired at. Consul was
anxious for safety of consulate. Ten
nessee proceeded to and left Vourlah at
request Of Ambassador and Is now
anchored In the harbor Of Scio (Chios).
Greece, from which Captain Decker's
telegram was sent. Secretary Dan
iels photographed for fuller informa-
ton.
Although without definite details az
to just what occurred, high officials of
the Washington government had no
doubt that the incident, no matter
where the responsibility lay, would
be promptly adjusted through diplo-
matte channels. President Wilson is
determined that under no circum-
stances shall the United States be in
volved In war with Turkey. II the
Turkish officers acted without the au-
thority Of the Ottoman government
and the firing was not justified by
naval procedure in closed port, 1t is
confidently believed here that the Of
toman government will render an apoI-
ogy.
On account Of the slow cable COM
muniestion from Constantinople
through the only .s==siable route Bull
garia. Roumania. Au'tria and Italy
no message concerning the incident
came from Ambassador Morgenthau,
his last dispatches dated November 10
arriving only Thursday. They were Of
= routine character.
The reserve banks are not to do a
banking business except with member
banks.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-11-26

/ II don't see how tho public can
blame him." declared Hubbard.
They can't" asserted Hart.
why, she's . semi-invalid." amend
ed Strickland.
my wife hasn't seen her out since
she drove him out OF the houss nvs
weeks ago" declared Hart
Good, Wen use that" exclaimed
Merritt. eagerly. "A semi-invalid--
when she's ready to be moved she
will be taken away 1T her own request.
I'll publish It myself III start the ball
a-rollinx. Why. gentlemen. the world
ought to pity that man"
Hayes had stood the conversation
as long ~ he could.
DO you realize that you're attack
ing this woman unjustly7" he broke
in. walking into the middle OF the
group.
This is not at all true"
You keep out OF this game" warned
Strickland.
We'll, boys. we're all agreed" de-
clared Merritt ITS one for all.
then"
And all for one," added Hubbard.
excitedly.
Hip! Hip!" began Merritt, when
the door opened and the butler an
nounced:
Mrs. slade."
The hurrah that had been on each
mans lips died a sudden death. They
looked at each other in CONSERVATION
Mrs. Sladel" gasped Merritt
"Whewl" r
The eyes turned toward the door
saw a tiny. gray-garbed woman. with
great. questioning brown eyes, hesi-
tating In bewildered fashion as she
found herself confronted by a room
full Of men. Her gown with it's tight
basque and full skirt was dowdy and
badly cut. in marked contrast to the
fashionable. clinging gowns of the
women who had graced the room a
short time previous. Her white gloves
were fraction too short to meet her
short sleeves, and left exposed thin
arms and pointed elbows. But the ten
der face, with its sweetly expressive
mouth. was unchanged. The lovely
eyes we're more appealing. as filled
with wistful shyness, they gazed about
the room.
I'm afraid It's little late for me
to come" she managed to say, as the
senator came up to her with out
stretched hand
This Is an unexpected pleasure"
the senator assured her with an ur-
bane smile. Gentlemen, Mrs. Slade."
Why, my dear madame" and Mer-
rift greeted her effusively, Pm glad
to know that the reports to the sena-
tor have been exaggerated. Your
health Is mower"
"Oh, l never felt better in my life.
SIR" Mary declared. puzzled that he
should ask such a question.
Hayes FASTENED to the little wom-
ans side.
"Oh. Rob-" she exclaimed. relieved
to see familiar face. AS she turned
to Hayes. Slade appeared at the smok
lng-room door. and as he recognized
the dowdy little figure his eyes dark
ened and an angry scowl appeared on
his face. Strickland saw the expires.
sion and fastened to urge the men to
follow him into the dining-room.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-11-26
American Caviar pop,,l.r

The use of the roe salmon and oths-
American fish for the making of cav.
lar is growing rapidly. and as a re-
SUIT what at one time was serious
waste has been turned into an s.cs,.
lent and valuable food. The PRINCIPAL
oinerence between this caviar and The
russian caviar is that the Russian A.,
eeie is made principally out OF stur.
seon roe. while American caviar "a
made from salmon roe. white FISH ros
and the roe of other FISH that are han.
uieo on large commercial scale as
Wen as from sturgeon roe.
lnis caviar is made in the sauna
manner as the Russian caviar Tns
roe Is pressed through screens which
allow the eggs to pass. but hold bacr
all the membrane and the egg sacS.
lnese eggs are then packed in n lar.
quantity OF salt. which draws soma .,
.ne water and other substances nom
them irom
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-11-26

thought you'd BIO glad. I just can't
stand It with you living out Of the
house. Dan. Lord. haven't slept .
wink since you left Aren't you piss
ing ne7" and her voice trsmbled Just
the least bit
"Oh, Dan. It's all over now, amt
It, our TIM" she began eagerly, catch
ing his arm impulsiveIy and pressing
her face against his coatsieeve. kiss
ing the unresponsiye broadcIoth again
and again. "Ws're making up; well
20 home together. tn all be different
after this, and III see you at the break
fast table mornings now" she finished
joy9ully.
Dan" she began again. Il don't be-
lisve you've had decent cup OF cof
foe since you left home. I'd like to
make you a cup now, myself" and
she looked refiectively around the sen
ator's library as II she thought there
might possibly BIO some opportunity
to brew cup OF coffee right then and
there.
Come on home. father" she urged.
calling him by the name OF the old,
old days. when they had both dreamed
Of little ones in their home. and pat
ting his arm lovingly. tenderly. Mad
at me YETI" she questioned.
Slsde WINGED under the gentle touch
Of her hand on HIS arm. and found IL