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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
NEW GROCERY STORE IN
WILLIAMSON OLD STAND

The firm of Scogin and Mckinney
has begun the remodeling of the in
terror of the store formerly conduct
cd by Williamsons' Grocery at the
corner of Silver avenue and Spruce
street and they expect to open up
with full line of groceries by the
first of the year.
The members of the new firm are
W. X. Scogin and A. Mckinney, both
of Texas and they expect to conduct
n strictly cash business. Their stock
will be all new and complete. Both
are enthusiastic as to the future of
Demine and the Mimbres Valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
CLOSED REAL ESTATE
DEAL FOR Sa,0DO
p. n. Smlth Negotiated Sale Of the
psmlng Reel Estate Z Improve.
msnt Csmpany's Holdings.
PeYroM Is BUYER
Los Anpslss Capitalist eacksd Ms
0plnlsn That 0smIns and the
liImbrss Valley Wlll Win.

A 1850, 900 deal was closed Tues
day evening by wire from Los Ange-
l,. which involves the transfer of the
entire holdings of the Deming Real
Estate 4 Improvement Company, ac-
cordinp 10 Col. p. X. Smith who fos-
tered the negotiations. This is prob
ably the largest deal ever consum-
mated in Luna County, as the prop
er,y of the local concern was recent
~ valued by the three banks of Dem
ing at seas, 900. A part of the con-
sideration Of the purchase was the
American Bank building located at
ihe corner Of Second and Spring
streets, Los Angeles, California. TIL"
rest involved cash or its equivalent
in securities. The buyer is Valcn-
fine Peyton, II widely known cnpi-
,o,ist OF Los Angeles, who. with his
associates, represent several millions
of capital.
Mr.. Peyton is one OF the most
progressive business men OF south
crn California and has made wond-
erful record of success in his opera
,ions. The transfer Of so large m
interest here will bring to this ritv
an influence which will be for the
betterment Of Demins.
Mr.. Peyton was here with Col.
Smith last week. and spent several
days in examining conditions and
prospects. That he was highly pleas
cd should be a wonderful encourage
ment TO the local boosters. Like II
conservative capitalist. Mr.. Peyton
did not depend wholly on his own
op;nion. After returning to Los An
peles he sent his son-in-law. c. NJ.
Cotton and his land specialist, }. -
Waybright to make further examinn-
tion. His favorable decision was YER
iRed by these men and upon recent
of their report the deal was closed
Messrs. Smith, Cotton. Waybrisht'
c. J. Lauchren, president Of the
Deming Real Estate & Improvement
Comnany. and A. ". Pollard ieft
Demine Tuesday night for Los An
seles to complete the details OF the
transfer. Col. Smith deserves great
credit in bringing the deal to con =
summation. lie has other large deals
which will mean even more to Dem
ing when they are fully ma'"rea
e. ]. Laughren still owns n rons'"-
erable amount of property in Dem
ing and has no intention OF hV'hp
elsewhere. In fact he has lust beer
reelected as director Of the Dem
ing Chamber of Commerce ana III
tends to give even more time 10
boosting Deming and the M'more'
Valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
+ r r r + + + + + = + +
MUTT STATION

Mr. and Mrs. Walter nammel OF
Lake Valley were down visiting the
f. A. Davis family this week.
A hobo musician was picked up
at Mutt Saturday and was carried
to Lake Valley where he played for
a dance that night.
Kelly Phillips and wife were Wis
itors at the Davis home last week.
John Hyatt and Jack Reynolds are
drilling a well for the Lachams a
few miles west Of Mutt.
Miss Elizabeth Kinney visited her
home at Lake Valley Saturday.
Mr.. Campbell, the section man OF
Mutt has lately moved his family out
from Deming.
LII Crosby is moving some eat
,le to the ". II. Jones ranch at Fort
Cummings.
Several hundred cows and calves
were shipped from Easley ON the
eleventh by Tom Hyatt, the Hal
boys and J. C. Barksdale.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Mrs. N. l.. Harrington entertained
with card party Saturday. Decem-
her 3, but owing to error the report
Of il was left out Of last weeks is
sue. The affair was delightful one
given in honor Of Mrs. L. J. Will
iams, who is visiting her daughter
here. Mrs. John McTeer.
The color scheme of red was car
ried out both in the liberal use of
flowers and other decorative materi-
nj.
The playing was followed by TASTY
3-course luncheon which was much
enjoyed by the sixty guests who were
present.
Mrs. &. r. Braselton won the high
est score and Mrs. Ament received
the consolation prize. The guests
prize went, Of course, to Mrs. WILL
liams.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
Sshuman Quintet Not Coming

The Schuman Quintet which should
have performed here last Saturday
evening under the auspices OF the
Deming Woman's CLUB will not make
Deming at all, according to Mrs. j.
@. Moir, president of the club. Their
special reed organ was smashed in
an accident and other engagements
prevent them from. coming here this
season. The club will obtain another
humber 10 All in.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
Thank vou!

The progressiveness Of Deming is
reflected in the handsome annual
Christmas editions of the Headlight
and the Graphic, issued last Friday.
The Headlight issued 24-page pa
per and the Graphic n 32-page pa
per. The liberal advertising patron
age of the merchant, indicates the
towns prosperity. Both papers de-
serve to be- ranked among the best
in New Mexico-Silver City IN. MY
Independent.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

e. +. Miesse arrived last evening
over the Southern Pacific from Chi
cago with j. +. Shatzel, q. A. Baker.
and z. A. Brecunier, all of Ohio.
They are today looking over the MINI
bres Valley lands Mr.. Miesse. with
activity, has organized
two more large companies to oper-
ate in the Mimbres Valley. One of
these is II large cattle feeding cor
poration that will begin fattening
stock Immediately.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
=. n. RICHARDS AND c. D.
BARLOW START MOVIE

The firm Of Richards and Barlow
has obtained a lease on the Mahoney
store building at the corner OF Sill
YER avenue and Pine street. and Is
remodeling the front to make an at
.tractive entrance for a new movie
theater which is to be opened about
the first Of the year.
Not only will the front be recon.
structed but an inclined floor will
be put in and the theater equipped
with the best opera chairs. The
equipment, including the projection
machine and the flm service. will be
arst-class. A 8-piece orchestra will
assist at the apenine, the date OF
which has not yet been definitely set
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
+ + + F + T + F + F F F =
PlAlNvlEW ITEMS
!. + + + + + + I. I. + + + + + + + + I

Mr.. johnson of Hondale has NOV
ed to the Seder farm, and will cul-
tivate it the coming season.
r. s. Pond is building Groom
addition to his dwelling.
W. A. Ramsey is building a 54-
foot addition to his barn. He has
purchased an alfalfa mill and is ex-
pecting to convert his crops, stalks
and all, into meal for feeding dairy
cattle and beeves.
Jacobs and Sherman. at the Carr
place. are grazing about forty head
Of army horses on their alfalfa.
jacobs and Sherman are shipping
alfalfa.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

J. W. McCurry, formerly a lumber
dealer of this city, but more recently
a resident Of Alamoeordo, has been
in the city for the past few deys en-
route for Long Beach. California.
His daughter is with him.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

A 6hby boy was born to Mr. anu M
Mrs. Charles Hodges Thursday, IN; nr
p. NJ. Steed reports mother and ch''o
as beipg well.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Mrs. Mayme Williams and Mrs.
Mary Hudson spent the week end in
FL Paso.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Jaci sundquist left Demine We'd
nesdal for Douglas. Arizona ~. w"ers ~,
he WI install a pump for the III
Paso and Southwestern hai'roa"'
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

o. B. sundquist. brother OF JACK rex
his ho.s IN Chicago Wednesday
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Paul Case and Mrs. Case left the
city today for Los Angeles, Cali
fornia, where they will spend the
holidays.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18
clark Grocery Co. In New Home

The Clark Grocery Company mas
inst finished removing from its tenn
norary quarters on SILVER avenue to
,he new Clark block on Gold avenue.
The concern carries large stock OF
groceries and bakers goods. Bread
and the pastries are made in the firms
own ovens which are situated in the
reor Of the Gold avenue store.
Bryan Hubbard left the city last
evening for winslow, Arizona. where
be has taken q position with the
Santa Fe railroad.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Archie Marshall is expected next
week from California to spend the
holidays with his parents. Archie
is attending school in California.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Joe Roseborough is back from
trip to central Illinois points.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-18

Mr.. Thompson who has been .
,,ss, Of Hotel Turner is spending a
~sek with his people in Arkansas
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
H()[IEST
Day Of the Year with Hebrews
is the Day of Atonement
September 80.

The Day OF Atonement. Yom kip
pur. the hottest day In the Jewish
calendar, falls; THIS year on the thir-
tieth day of September. The he
brew date is the tenth of TishrE The
festival is ordained In Leviticus XVI,
29-34 and XIII. 26-32. In both
passages it is styled "a Sabbath OF
Solemn Rest"
The purpose Of the Day of Atone
ment is clearly Indicated by us
name. 1t is intended to complete and
crown the work of the penitential
season. begun on the first OF T1snrl
New Year,. by finally reconciling
the soul with the Almighty. implic-
lilly trusting In the Divine forgive
ness, the Israelite believes that MS
contrition, If it be really sincere. Will
atone for him. will make him at
one" once more with his Heavenly
Father. The day. then. is devoted 70
a supreme effort of penitence, to
mighty endeavor after communion
with the Almighty. It is spent IN
prayer and meditation.
It is kept, too, as fast, In obedi-
ence to the command given In eacn
of the two passages above cited Wnere
the expression "af1iict his soul must
be understood, in accordance with
, the traditional interpretation. az
synonymous with fasting.
The chief. the real aim of the
Day of Atonement is the return from
evil to good. or in other words. the
reconciliation of the individual soul
with the eternal right. which is Coo.
| All the external elements of the days
observance-its worship and auster-
ities-are intended to promote this
supreme purpose. They cannot 90
duty for IT. The act of fasting Is
ma rt1y to serve as a self-imposed
chagtisement. and partly it has re-
f1ex influence
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
COMFORTING WORDS
Many Clnrksburg Household win
Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of a
bad back removed-to be entirely free
from annoying, dangerous urinary dis
orders, is enough to make any kidney
sufferer grateful. The following adj
vice of one who has suffered will
prove comforting words to hundreds
of Clarksburg readers.
Mrs. Reider, Alta Vista, Clarksburg,
W. Va, says: 4 suffered from dizzy
spells. When l stopped to pick up
anything or take anything out of the
oven, 1 had to catch hold of some
thing to steady myself. 1 had severe
backaches and pains through my loins.
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
and as they had been used by one of
my relatives, l took some. They soon
cured the backache and the pains left
The dizziness went away, too"
Price soc. at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Reider had. -Mi1burn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, y. ADVERTISEMENT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
Famous sieges Of History

100 guns, owing to provisions and
ammunition running short In the
same year Kars, long the bulwark OF
the Ottoman empire in Asia, was
storlned by the Russians after siege
of Ave months.
Twenty-Five years earlier the fort
ress had been brilliantly defended
for eight months against the Rus
SLAMS by the Turks under General
Williams, who had but 700 men
against $4,000.
These sieges, however. are insig-
nificant when compared with some
others The longest siege occurred
in the American Civil war. when the
Confederates defended the city or
Richmond for ,485 days. or over
four years.
Sebastopol. in the Crimean war.
held out for eleven months. while
General Gordon defended Hartoum
against the Soudanese for 800 days.
The siege OF Ladysmith. Kimberly
and Mafehing in the South African
war, lasted 120. 12S and 261 days re-
spectively-
There is probably no siege which
Brftiehers like to read about SO much
as that carried out by France and
Spain In their endeavors to carry the
Rock of Gibraltar, 1779-S3- Alto
gether the siege lasted nearly four
years. and, as the world knows, re-
suited In a complete triumph or
british arms, In spite Of the fact that
the enemy numbered 10000 to 40s-
900 men. while the defenders could
only muster q 600.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

The defense of Liege Gyo5, 900 Bel
rians against three German army
corps numbering $4,000 reminds
one of the famous battle sieEes OF
history.
The Franco-Prussian war OF l91O-
II was remarkable for its sieges.
Bazaine held out at Metz against the
Germans for nearly two months, anu
finally surrendered. with 5000 Of
ficers and $4,000 men, For this ne
had to submit to court martial ana
was sentenced to twenty years I'M
prisonment-
which lasted six months. Thousands
of shells were rained on the city
every day by the Germans. and no
fewer than 40, 900 of the inhabitants
succumbed to disease and hunger.
That lengthy sieges iare quite pos
sibIe even in these days of huge gurss
Is illustrated by Churkf Pasha's gal
liant defense of Adrianople last year
for 155 days. Then there was the
comparatively recent great siege OK
port Arthur In the Russo-Japanese
war in 1904-5, which finally capitu-
lated after being blockaded by Adj
mfral Togo for 30 days. The name
of General Stoessel viii rank with
those OF the greatest soldiers of mod
ernI times.
In ottoman and Russian military
history there has never been q siege
like that of Plevna In 1877. when
Osnan Pasha defied the RusssHns for
144 days, and finally surrendered on
EDecember TO- with 10000 men ana
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
NEGRO ACQUITTED
Man Who Escapes from the
County Road Gang is Ac-
quilted by Jury.

T. G. Clark, colored, was acquitted
of a charge of escaping from the
county road gang. by jury trial In
Justice Jackson ". Carriers court
Wednesday evening.
Clark was sentenced by James w.
Robinson, judge of the criminal
court, to serve six months on the
roads. at the April term of criminal
court for running house of i'll fame
at Industrial He escaped from the
road gang June and was later cap
tured in Maryland and brought back
10 this city at a great cost to the
county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Mount Pleasant was an All-Ameri-
can quarterback at Carlisle in 1907,
and besides this has picked up varl-
Gus other athletic honors at the
Olympic games, the relay races. the
French championships and other
noted meets. Football is his hobby,
however. and after three years ex-
perience at Indiana Normal he has
this year taken charge of wesIeyan's
destinies and is counted upon to car
ry her through to another state cham
pionship Mount Peasants main
concern at this time, however. is the
battle against his alma mater, which
takes place here Saturday. knowing
Coach Warmers methods as he does
Mount Pleasant does not feel that
the Redskin team is any better than
Wesleyan and has the utmost conf
dence in the WESLEYAN team giving
Carlisle the fight of it's life. if indeed,
it does not win from the famous Red
men.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
CIRCUS RIDER
Who Will Be Here Monday Are
Members of Noted Family
of Horsemen.

To the manor born certainly ap-
plies to ,the renowned Orion family
OF riders. For three generations
they have held the worlds champion
ship for equestrianism. extending
back for three-quarters of a century.
The present Orion family, now
with Robinson's Famous Shows,
were literally born upon horseback!
Riding from infancy, taught by their
distinguished parents. they were
perfect at ten years of age, when
they were sent to school for their
education. During their college
years they kept up their practice
daily, which not only preserved their
skill, but aided them In acquiring
their perfect physical perfection.
The wonderful ease aud grace. the
dash and daring of their riding, Is
seen at every performance of Robin
sons Famous Shows at Clarksburg.
Monday. September %.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
the TAEAlERS
CONTINUED from page seVen-)

Confined from page seyen9
treachery, for q heart and a throne in
"The Port Of Missing Men This pro-
duction was written by the noted nov
elist, Meredith Nicholson, and was
produced by the Famous Players Film
Company in five parts. At NO time
does this tense drama OF love and CON.
spiracy lose its Arm grasp on the In
terest OF the behoider;
R9Ss5 sS dssSn ds Is s1peaazn m
300"
An engagement of the Tip Top Four.
a quartet of two ladies' and two gem
uemen. opens today at the Odeon
theater in a refined comedy, harmony
singing act. The quartet has been
greeted with applause wherever it has
appeared. The usual fine run OF mo-
ton picture plays is offered.
Grace George is TO open her season
in Clyde Fitch's Truth in Philadel-
phia, the first week Of October.
Two rip-roaring farces, filled with
snap and action are to be released
every week by Kalem commencing
with the first week in October. Every
lease of farce in which Ruth Roland,
Marshal Neilan, Lloyd v. Hamilton
and other popular Kalem laugh
creators appear.
The play by Willard Mack called
"Kick In is to have its somewhat
peculiar name changed to Birds OF
Prey"
RilIie Burke is to apnear In A sketch
adapted by Paul Potter from Dickens,
and will use it in conjonction with
Jerry"
"The Heart of Thief" by Paul
Armstrong, with Lou Tellgen in the
leading part, will be produced early
next month.
James K Hackett is to appear in a
new romantic drama by an English
author. The production will be made
in the fall
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Jimmy has been the sensation OF
WesIeyan's practices so far this sea-
son. Last year he was hardly mem
Der of the regular team although
many thought that he should have had
a place on it, but from the very start
this year he has been doing phenom.
email work. His kicking has attracted
wide attention and regularly he boots
the oval fifty yards which was as good
or better than anything GREASY
NeaIe. the sensation of last years
West Virginia football season could do.
At present Jim is weighing ITO pounds
stripped and is in prime condition for
Saturdays big game with Carlisle. 1t
is more than likely that he will be
played at end by Coach Mount Pleas
ant as he is an adept at receiving for
ward passes and a demon on the de-
Tense
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
HEADQUARTERS CHANGED.

The local headquarters of the Sal
walton Army will be changed from
the present location on West Main
street to hall at III South Third
street until the Citadel is built on the
site on West Main street. All SER
vices commencing Saturday night
will be held in the new hall. 1t Will
take about three months to build the
citadel.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Registration officers are
engaged in the various pre-.
cincts in Harrison county in
registering voters for the.
election, Tuesday. November
8. They will hold sittings
Monday and Tuesday, Octo-
Der S and 6, to correct their
books, register those who APP
ply if not already registered,
and complete their books in
order to turn them over to
tho county court. If you are
not registered, you can not
vote. This is an entirely new
registration and the fact that
you were registered two years
ago or at the last election
does not mean that you are
registered this year. See that
your name appears on the
registration list. Hunt up
the registration officers in
your precinct at once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
NOTICE l. o. o. f.

A special meeting of members of
Eumenia Encampment No will be
held in the Odd Fellows hall tonight
at 1880 O'Clock to make arrangements
for the funeral of Charles A. Cum
Minis. All members are requested to
be present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Col. w. Golekewsli, military at.
tache of the Russian embassy at
Washington, has gone back to Russia
TO join his regiment. he had started
10 spend the summer with Nine.
Eolekewski at Newport when word
cana to 20 to tba 49,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

81 -. 4 51Dli stions. a der cannot reach ne
l.zS5a6 poftiol q The ear Thers Z oay &c
II 4 ftS6io1. Deafness y caused u IN innaMeo
|fo1 a the mucous 1in1ng OF me EuS!aehtan
.1'1i.s y tfien fhfs tube = inGared Jon have .
fSnf1ins sound or imperfect hearing. and When
- H1frnlg[ c1o6ed DeAfBeS1 ~ the xegult, ana
f'nI1al5 tie Inflammation can be taken out ana
rs fhba restored 20 it, normal cooolt1on, neat
IN m eaused b catarrh. Which = notninE bue
~ ,fG1nnae6 condition OF the mueOus gurfecea.
HVF6S SsIli efvo one Hundred Dollars Tor any eee0
'Gf ra1fneGG fcaused by catarrhl tnae eann9s %
e;'r<ed ~ Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-.
.aess,s gee J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
&eoidzby Druggists. TIC. y
Tsis HaII,s Family Pins Tor eonstipatson-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Manchester, England. has 1000
students in an evening school Of COM
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
ONLY ONE DRUNK.

one lone offender. c. L. watterson.
charged with being drunk, claimed the
attention OF police court officials
Thursday morning. He was unable
to pay his assessed fne of $3.50, but.
was released upon his promise to get
that amount and bring It to head
quarters before night. If he fails to
keep his promise, he will probably
spend tonight in the Jail. s
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Bnrmese rubber cultivation began.
IN 1877. In 1913 the production was,
$4,000 pounds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

% Pounds Grannlated Sugar sl.se
Chas. Ii. Griffin. Both Phones
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Los Angeles now claims a popu-
i1atfon of $4,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

"The Heart of Thief" by Paul
Armstrong. with Lou Tellgen in the
leading part, will be produced early
next month.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24
SEE THE REGISTRARS.

!. ;. :. 5. 80. :. :. :. :. :. :. !. !. :
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

Billie Burke is to appear in sketch
adapted by Paul Potter from Dickens,
and will use it in conjonction with
Jerry"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-24

James K. Hackett is to appear in a
new romantic drama by an English
author. The production will be made
in the fall.