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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-19

4 war correspondent recently told OF bring
Ing an auto load Of letters written by
French soldiers on tina Aisne TO their
women folk In Paris The misslves mainly
contained requests for underwear, socks and
,tb,r ,rpatura gOmforts
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24
COLUMBUS, n M, THE SOUTHERN GATEWAY

ness houses, Of which there are now
forty-five, have been established in
less than two years, and that, includ-
ing the border guard Of United States
soldier, there are more than 1000
persons living there.
GREAT possibilities
There is probably not another
town in all the southwest which had
greater potential possibilities for
success. The Las Palomns lakes ON
and south Of the international bound
AIRY will, when the revolution is over,
provide one of the most delightful
resorts for health seekers and
sport smen. The combination of rug
ged mountains and silvery lakes
offer an irresistible attraction for
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

tourists. The mineral wealth south
of the border, and north of it for
that matter, will and is producing a
kings ransom every year. The
green farms which come to the gates
of the town will produce the steady
income which make agricultural COM
munities so prosperous and attrac-
tive for residence purposes. Column
bus is attracting the best in American
citizenship, and settlers are develop
ing the tremendous resources Of the
section.
LOWER VALLEY
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

II Is distinction enough for any
town or city to be located in the
fertile plains of the Mimbres Val
ley, Luna county, New Mexico, but
Columbus, the thriving little city on
the Mexican border, insists on call
ing itself the southern gateway to
this vast kingdom which is being re-
claimed from the desert through the
magic of the pump. Columbus is the
port Of entry through which great
herds Of cattle, wealth of ores, and
golden grain, reached the United
States from the ranges. mines. aud
farms Of northern Mexico. Lately
ihi, influx has been augmented by
the refugees who produced this
wealth in Mexico but who will now
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

seen that Columbus has practically
all If the lower half of the Mimbres
Valley tributary to itself. The FL
lusn and Southwestern Railroad
traverse, the lower valley east and
west, aud Columbus occupies the
vantage point in the center Of the
valley on this, one of the most liberal
railroads in the country. Columbus
has good rail connections with Fl
Paso. seventy miles away and with
Deming where the Southern Pacific
and Santa Fe meet the Southwestern
branch line. This gives Columbus
the means Of quickly Transporting
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

The soil is Of the alluvial variety
and shades from clay-loam to sandy
loan. There is no adobe soil. strict :
ly speaking, in the Mimbres Valley,
and there is no black alkali in in
furious quantities. The subsoil il
caliche, limestone formation which
is ideal for holding moisture. The
lighter top soil readily allows the
water to percolate, and the fall Of
the land prevents waterlogging.
Artificial drainage is not necessary.
WATER SUPPLY
The lower gravel and sand strata
carries the water which is from ten
to fifty feet from the surface. The
water is almost entirely free from
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

The term Lower Mimbres VAL
ley" is used because it indicates
clearly that the Columbus country
is lower in altitude than the rest of
the valley, and lower in the latitude.
Its elevation is practically 1000 feet
with local variations. II extends from
what is sometimes called the "Gap
Country south Of the Florida noun
iains 10 the International boundary.
and is about twenty miles in width.
CHARACTER OF LAND
The slope Of the land is gentle, be-
ing only few feet to the mile. This
is a great aid to the irrigator. II is
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

produce il in the security which was
denied them in the revolutionary re-
public.
STRATEGIC POSITION
1t is approximately forty miles
from Deming, the county seat of
Luna county, to Columbus over the
old mormon Road grade and this is
roughly estimating the north and
south extent of the great Mimbres
Valley with its 100000 acres of ir-
rigable land of which only about
$4,000 is now actually under the
ditch and pillow. From this it will be
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24
Lost Ms Homestead

William Black. an old resident Of
Luna county, started suit in the dis
trict court Monday against Elmer
Evans, through his attorney A. A..
Temke, for the possession Of 100
acres of land adjoining the Miesse
tract and which he values at $4,000.
Black alleges in his complaint that
while under the influence of liquor
the defendant induced him to give a
deed conveying the land to said de-
PENDANT without compensation and
asks the court TO cancel the convey
ance and eompel the defendant to
give the plaintiff such relief that the
court may see At to grant.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

produce to the mines of Grant and
Luna counties, and the many indus
trial plants Of Ell Paso in city of
$4,000 inhabitants.
RAPID GROWTH
An idea Of the rapid growth of
Columbus may be had from the fact
that sixty-Hve per cent Of its bust
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

solids, The analyst, showing il to he
99.99 per cent pure. The water gets
into the underflow from 100000
square miles of the widest noun
tain country on the continent. The
Mimbres Valley, in fact, is almost
entirely surrounded by mountains,
the only gap being the outlet into the
Las PalOmas lakes south of the Dor
der. The water is carried from the
north by the sunkcn Mimbres River.
u marvellous stream which flows for
the most part under the surface.
Numerous other sources add to the
volume of the underflow. Generally
the first stratum yields enough water
for small irrigation well, but when
more than forty acres Of land is to
be irrigated, the well is sunk to 100
or even $50 feet to open up the low
er strata. Such wells yield up to
1000 gallons of water n minute, or
enough to irrigatc 320 acres with
ease. Although this is considered u
pumping project. yet considerable
ariesian pressure j. noticed. in fact
enough, on occasion, Ia bring the wa
ter 10 the surface. To test the pos
sibiliiies for artesian water. u public
subscription was taken and the
money To PM down test well j.
now in the hand of the developers.
II Is problemaiiral. however. if any
other method i, less costly "r more
Efficient than pumping for short
lifts from IN abundant mdrrilow.
Under the pump there are no cxtru-
sWr bitches Ia keep up: no floods:
weed seeds Ia be- carried; aud no
waiting for turns" 10 obtain water
VARIED PRODUCTS
The Mimbres Valley produces
practically every crop of the temper
ate zone. Alfalfa. mil" maize. kniir
corn. fcicrlia. wheat, oats. beans.
barley. cane, Indian corn. and all the
common fruits and vegetables. Pears.
peaches, and apples do exceptionally
well. Dairying, hog raising. aud
cattle feeding flourish as industries.
brams" of the plentiful supply of
feed and the mild climatic conditions.
IDEAL CLIMATE
The climate of New Mexico is far
famed. and the conditions in the MIN
bres valley are ideal. The low Latitude
gives mild winters. free from SNOW.
~lrcl. cold rains. and tnrnad"r~ The
altitude assures u rnul summer SEA
son always. \" one sleeps without
n blanket "u the bed every night IN
he summer. These conditions make
II hralihlul for settlers and THEW
stock. TIL" ~uu shines Practical,
i20 days in the wear. which ha- led
h" Iiirrati to speak IF New Mc>iro'-
'iurpuois" skies.
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS
Columbus has the usual supply
# churches possessed by I'M America
community of like size. aud iis school
facilities are exceptional. Lodges
md other societies flourish
COLUMBUS is COMING
Columbus will grow. in spite of it.
self il necessary, but more rapidly
because Of its progressive citizenship
md it's limitless possibilities. Ger
Iainly no one can make n intake by
throwing his lot with the biggest little
rity in the Southwest.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

George f. Hart, n prominent hotel
man Of Los Angeles, arrived in the
city Tuesday looking over the feast
bility Of locating a large hotel here.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-24

mostly smooth grass land, though
about a third of the area is covered
with mesquite, desert growth which
is easily removed for the plough.
The grass is a great aid to the new
settler, as it provides good forage
for the stock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Social and Personal

To-day Is Easter and. the weather
pe-mittin. the feature Of the day. so
far as smar' society is concerned, Will
be the ANNUAL .uromtnade mp Franklin
street after the morning services at
the churches Many fascinating spring
gowns will be in evidence. and the
beautiful women. lovely dresses and
fetching bonnets viii be the main topic
OF conversation everywhere. Follow
ing l.entcn period. mat has been any
thing but quiet and unintcresting. so
cietT VIII again take up the threads
Of entertaining. ana many brilliant
affairs VIII Toe given this week. The
Younger society set. as usual at the
holiday times, viii come in for a large
share OF attention. and numerous af-
fairs have been planned for their pleas
urc.
There are 10 he several big dances
and afternoon functions. ana the
largest Of these is 10 To- the reception
AZ the Governors Mansion on Friday
evening, which the Governor Of Vir-
glnia and Mrs. Henry G Stuart are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12

giving in honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Mar
tin Wiley l.!ttleton, of New York
Several church weddings Of note will
engage the attention of fashionable
society. and brilliant company of
guests and relatives Will attend the
marriage Of Miss Aston Drake, duugh-
ter of AIR. ana Mis-. James Hodges
Drake, and James McCosh Cecil. son of
Or and Mrs. Russell Cecil. which is to
take place tomorrow evening At $40
o'clock in Park Place Methodist
church. The hridc-clcct is ~ lovely
young gin and made her debut here
two winters ago. she has chosen u
hcvy Of pretty girls as her attendants,
and their costumes for thc wcddiu"
viii b" very striking and quaint Sew
cral affairs have been "iVeu FOR tho
bridal party, Miss Virginia Chestcrmun
entertaining at Il luncheon Yesterday at
The Country club. and s r Morgan.
Jr. and Carl Fleming giving a dinner
at the club yesterday evening.
Among the other affairs OF interest
10 TAX" place this week viii he the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12

made b. Mrs. Donaldson. the Charles
ton, West Va, Gazette has the follow
ing to say:
Mrs. George Donaldson, in lecture
to an audience of women at the Viz
Ginian Theatre, paid hcr respects 10
the tango. womans suffrage, the doings
OF Congress, torin reform, currency
Legislation, regulation OF trusts, the
handling Of the Mexican situation. the
antialien legislation in California,
" Inch has caused international compli
cations between the United states and
the country Of tile Mikado, and TO
touched on other subjects. Her lecture
Was on Current Events"
Mrs. Donaldson conplimentcd the
achievements OF President Wilson. She
pointed ont that he had kept his
party'S promises. stated that lac had
earned the unqualified admiration of
foremost editors Of the country, re-
gardlcSs OF political faith, and SGid
that during the battle ho had wagcd
on behalf of the people he had stood
like IL lighthouse in a storm
Mrs. Donaldson discussed in full all
OF the intricacics OF the new systcia
OF currency reform. and quoted extern
aivcly from statistics. In her discus
sion Of the Mexican situation. she cX
planned in detail, closing her lecture
with an admonition to nil women who
love their country to pray that war
may be averted."
The April whist tournament will lac
held at the club on Friday evening N
S:l5 o'clock, with auction bridge rs tho
game. The usual rules concerning the
registering OF tables and gentlemen
partners will be observed.
Petersburg wedding.
There was 4 pretty wedding celc-
brated Thursday evening at 1880
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Spring Suits
With Real
Distinctiveness

In the Suit Section,
on the second floor,
they are offering some
really fashionable suits
at prices much lower
: than was intended. Sew
eral new styles have
been received, among
them a copy of a Ber-
nard model in Silk Pop
lin, with loose fitting
coat with butterfly
sleeves trimmed with
MORE. The newest eff
feet is found in the
Russian tunic skirt.
This suit comes in all
colors, and has been
priced at $3.50.
Another Dressy Suit Of
MORE. with smart snort coat,
finished with Il ruffle on bot
tom: the skirt has short
Iunic and is trimmed to match
in all colors. This suit was
$27.5O, but has been marked
at $3.50.
Some Suits in silk faille,
taffcta and moire-there are
ten real dressy models TO
choose from, In all colors: were
$500, now S22.50.
A Smart Suit of serge,
also made up in shepherd
checks; has a straight cut coat
trimmed with buttons. The
collar and cuffs are Of black
MORE. This model will be
found suitable for both large
and small figures; Il $500
value for $4,000.
Stylish Suit of silk faille,
with reyers and standing col
lar OF Roman strip; silk trim
med. glass buttons to match;
all colors; $3.50 value at
S20.5O.
The same model in MORE If
preferred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
How to Darker
Gray Hair
B, II Specialist

y vc.! satisfactory preparation
which darkons gray hair and acts as
corrective agent for dandrun and
other diseases OF the scalp can be
mad" AT small expense and in your
own home by dissoivins small box
or B:,rbu Compound in { ounces o.
water and then adding an ounce OF
bay rum and quarter ounce OF ely
ccrinc. Any drug store can furnish
these Ingredients. This is TO be ap-
piled once q week until the hair is
sufficiently dnrkencd, then every two
weeks 10 keep the hair soft and glossy
and the scalp in a healthy condition.
II may he used With equal success In
dorkening the beard This is prep
aration that gives splendid results.
both as q hair darkener and remedy
for all scalp disorders. and Is woll
worthy OF trial. Tou viii find 1T far
superior to the ordinary store prcpara-
tons and much less eXpcnsivc--Ad-
vertisement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12

jefferson Hotel tomorrow evening tM-
der the direction OF the Girls Auxilinry
10 the Eclic Bryan Day Nursery. Many
tables have been reserved III advance.
and several hundred guests Will bc IN
attendance that evening. The commit
tees for the ARRANGEMENT OF this fash
ionablc charity function include:
Tables, Mrs. Hiram NJ. smith advertise
!ncnt Misses Nora randolph. Virginia
Whitclcy and Nannic Patton: press,
Miss Xaydc Bi;tnch and Mrs. 4. croX.
ton Gordon, cabaret, Miss Branch,
Mrs. Gordon and Miss Randolph: mu-
sic. Miss Hclcn Rose; flowers. Mrs. Mel
SON steele Miss Elsie Lindsey and Mrs.
Frederic Scott Campbell: patroncssos.
Misses isabelle Christian. Elizabeth
Cooke and Virginia Christian; tickets.
Mrs. Douglas Nandcrhoof floor, Misses
Randolph Daisy Eoykins, Helen ADAMS
and Eiiaubcth Hargravc; doorkeepcrs,
Miss Isabel" Garter ana Mrs. T. G.
Gordon; sod, water. Miss Lena Miller.
Miss Virginia Whitcicy and Miss Iaydc
branch.
He'll Day.
Another leading charity event Of this
week will he Ben Day for the Virginia
Home to,' incurablcs. Bell Day is am
annual affair. and takes place this year
on Wednesday. when every citizen Of
Richmod is asked to purchase a bell
for this cause.
At the Womnn'S Club.
Mrs. George Donaldson viii be the
lecturer at the Woman'S Club o-mor-
row afternoon AZ , o'cloclS. and large
ana interested audience of members
and guests viii bc present To hear her.
She Is n very clever and delightful
speaker. and her subject will he ORA
matists OF the Nineteenth Century,
Mrs Donaldson is II daughter Of the
late Judge Ould. n sister OF the famous
Miss Matte Guild, whose beauty and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12

o'clock 1T 2i5 Park Place, Petersburg,
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Wacks-
mann, when their daughter, Miss Anna
G. Wachsmann. became the bride OF
Charles II. Whitaker. The bride wore
Il handsome blue travelling suit with
hat ana gloves TO match, ana carried
a bouquet of Bride roses. The pitrlors
were prettily decorated In spring dow
ers and palms for the ceremony. which
was performed by DR.. Samuel I. Sen
ror. only the immediate families being
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker left immcdi
ately for It wedding trip North. and
on their return will reside At IS Corl-
ing street, Petersburg. The marriage
is of much interest here. the groom
being n nephew of Mrs. W. j.. Thurs
ton, OF this city.
Mr.. Smiths Address.
Alvin Smith made an address before
tho Rotary Club at Houston, Texas.
last Thursday. Mi. SInith is attending;
the convention Of the Southern supply
ana Machinery Dealers Association. of
which lie is secretary and treasurer.
Continued On Third PaEe)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Honesty is the Best
Policy-Said Benjamin
Franklin

He was right. At
least it has paid in our
business, and so far as
we can judge, it has
paid in other lines of
endeavor also.
When we started bus
mess years ago we be-
gan by being honest in
everything in what we
told our Gus to m ers
about the merchandise
we sold them-in the
prices at which we sold
tin our ADVERTISE
ments. And we have
gotten results-big re-
sults-through this pol
icy; so aside from the
moral question involved
we are going to con-
tinue it.
When we advertise
an article you can al
ways depend that when
you come to the store
the thing told of will be
here without excuse or
explanation.
And when you do
come we will take pleas
ure in showing fresh,
dependable merchan-
dise-We exclude the
kind that has been
mauled and hauled
over.
(Signed)
3sN1z.@ nann 90
April -, 1914.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
A la Spirite
Corsets

Many smart women
have found that made
to-order corsets are an
unnecessary luxury
when G.. BIS are obtain
able.
There are in all over
240 different C. B.
styles, each skilfully de-
signed to mould its par
ticular figure into
graceful lines. We have
most Of these in stock.
Should your figure re.
qulre a model that we
do not carry, we will be
glad to order it for you.
Model with low bust, ex-
ira long hip. extension back.
graduated front clasp. made Of
Alexandria Cloth. double bone.
hose supporters front and
sides, trimmed with wide Bar
men cdging. For stout figures.
Sizes lS TO 36, $500 per pair.
Model with short top, hip
contner, extra long hip, long
back. made of Coutil, double
boned. hose supporters front
and sides, trimmed with wide
Swiss edging. For medium and
stout figures. Sizes Is to so,
$3.50.
Model with low bust, ex-
ira long hip, extension back.
made Of Coutil. double boned.
graduated front clasp. rubber
gore inserted in back, hose sup
porters front and sides For
stout figures. Hook. Sizes Is
to SO, $500 a pair.
Debutante model. VERY
low bust, extra long hip, OK
tension back. made of Coutil.
boned lightly, cut away short
In front for dancing. hose sup
porters attached. trimmed with
lace. For slender figures. Sizes
18 to %, $500 a pair.
Another model with low
bust. extra long hip, extension
back. made OF Coutil, elastic
cores inserted in back. trim
med with lace and baby rib
bon, three pair OF hose sup
porters attached. For medium
and stout figures. Hook. Sizes
IS 10 Sc. $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12

One OF the latest Persian
novelties. suitable 10 be worn
with waist or dresses. These
vcstettes are made with two
pockets and are finished with
fancy buttons. The back is
sheered on an elastic band, SO
as TO fit any figure. III navy,
Dresden and black, S3.0S.
Other styles made in import
ed silks, in lowered and MORE
effects, in gold, white. green
and the Dolly Madison coiors.
These are priced from $500 to
1898.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Paris INSPIRED
Spring Blouses

And who can add a
tiny ribbon there or a
new kind of button here,
with the unfailing chic
of the French? Here are
q hundred new blouses
every one Of them
cut on the newest lines
every one so dainty
that you will consider
the prices small. And
such distinctiveness,
too.
Delicate creations of i'm
ported Georgette Crepe, crepe
and chiffon cloths. pretty crepe
de chimes and other imported
materials. all in the very lat
est shades and colors. Many
are trimmed with lace and
embroidery All are modnr-
ately priced ut $3.50, $500.
$1,000 and $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12

wit were known the South over, and
is widely known in literary circles.
She is now living in Charleston, West
Va. and her visit 10 Richmond Will be
the occasion of many affairs III her
honor. During her stay here. Mrs.
Donaldson will nc the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. White at their resi-
dcncc. 500 West Franklin Street
In commenting upon a recent lecture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Paul Jones and
Mar Hof MILDLY
Blouses

Just the thing for
school. We have a fresh
assortment that will in
terest every young girl.
Paul Jones Blouse, of
white galatea; flannel collar
and cuffs. trimmed in white
braid. t TO 20 years, S1.OO.
Paul Jones MILDLY, with
new ragland sleeve. with en-
blcm; made of galatea. All
white. or with red or navy coll
lar and cuffs; to 90 years.
$3.50.
Paul Jones MILDLY Blouse,
OF galatca, with laced front and
sides; braid and emblem trim
med; all white. or white with
red or navy collar, S1.9S.
Mar Hof MILDLY, of gala
tea, deep yoke back and front;
all white or with navy collar,
Sl.00.
Mar Hof MILDLY, Of gala
tea. with flannel collar and
cuffs: trimmed i'll braid. EN-
blcms and ratings OF rank,
$3.50.
Skirts to be worn with
MILDLY blouses; r.aitcd or gor-
ed. In white or navy galatea,
$500 and $3.50.
Plated and Gored Serge
Skirts, $500.
MILDLY Blouse to match
serge skirt; trimmed in braid
and emblems, 5000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Correct Coats for
Girls and Young
Women

Here are some new
Balmacaans that have
just come in. Our buy
er said when he told us
about them, 81 want to
give our patrons just a
little better quality and
style in these coats than
they can find elsewhere
at the price" He has
succeeded.
A Balmacaan Coat of
English Salt and Pepper Mix
lures. with slash pockets and
soft rolling collar that can he
buttoned high up around the
throat. Specially priced at
$3.50.
Novelty Basket Weave
Goats, in tan and white, rose
and white. Copenhagen and
white. with gathered effect at
side that throws the flare to
the back. With invertablc COL
lar and turn back cuffs, $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
THE fAlAQJEIhlANl1 STORE
An Exhibit of
Pattern Hats

We beg to announce
that following our usual
custom, we will place
on exhibition in the
Main Millinery Salon,
on the second floor, on
Tuesday and Wednes-
day of this week a nota-
BILE and interesting col
lection of Pattern Hats.
Many of these are orig
inal importations. A
few are creations de-
signed in our own work
rooms,
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Party or Utility
Boxes

Something new from Paris,
wrought in ccrusc leather and
daintily fitted with powder
box. perfume bottles, memo
pad and pencil and smart comb;
all fittings are in French gilt.
They come in navy, purple and
black; modestly priced at 5000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Our Millinery
Revue

The aftermath of
Easter will usher in
many new and chic ere
ations. The Dolly
Warden" effects will
continue to hold full
sway, however, in the
Poke and many Of the
Bandeau shapes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Popular Shades

We announce that
Madonna Blue, Citron
and Leghorn will be
among the most popu-
lar shades, while the
all-black chapeau for
tailored or dressy wear
will be absolutely COR
rect at all times.