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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
:. G. PETERSON - JUST
COMPLETING WAREHOUSE

The new warehouse, which is fifty
by seventy feet, is being completed
for the blncksmithing and farm sup
ply house of +. &. Peterson ut the
corner of Silver avenue and Hemlock
street. The increasing business of
the firm and the large amount of
farm machinery which must be car
ried in stock. has necessiated the
new structure.
The firm recently sold No. 3
Advance pump and l5-h. p. !. II. c.
Giant engine to f. II. Bell. and n
motor hay press to J. +. Grimm on
th" upper Mimbres.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
Governor MCDONALD
A VISITOR IN DEM|Ne
New msxlco's Chief Executive Speaks
Of Great Improvements Noted
Since Ms Last Visit Here.
FAv0Rs ECONOMY IN STATE


Governor William e. Mcdonald
and State Engineer james A. Frencl
arrived in Deming Tuesday morn.
ing from Santa Fc on their way I.
Rodeo, n. ~, where they met Gov.
ernor George ". =. Hunt Of Arix.
ona on the New Mexico Arizona stat,
line, from where they went to Doug.
las to attend the Good Roads meet
ing.
NET AT STATION
Governor Mcdonald and Engineer
French met here at the Union sta.
ton by reception committee con.
sisting of Willard E. Holt, C. II
Lester, Clyde Earl Ely and Edward
Foulks. The party proceeded ur
town and after n visit to the cham.
Der of commerce visited various
points about the city in automobiles
LUNCHEON
An informal luncheon was given in
honor of the visitors at the Harvey
House after which Governor Nc
Donald and Engineer French left fol
Rodeo via Of l.ordsburg, accompanied
by John 7. McCabc and Joe Leahy in
II large touring ear, which was
specially designated to take the dis
tinguished visitors To the meeting Of
governors at the state line.
LIKES DEAIlNG
While here Governor Mcdonald
spoke of the wonderful improvements
he noticed in Deming since his last
visit here the first of the year. He
also spoke of his attending the con-
ference of western governors held re-
Gently ut Denver, which Ne said was
of great benefit to the western states
and that considerable progress was
made towards betiering the condi-
tions of the West
GREAT SOUTHWEST"
"Instcad of the "West," said Gov
ernor Mcdonald. 1--WE of this region
of the United States should have as
our slogan the Southwest" as we
have interests different from the
whole West" Shortly after arriving
here Governor Mcdonald received Il
telephone message notifying him that
District Judge +. l.. Medler had re-
moved from office the sheriff Of Lin
coin county during the term Of the
district court there. The sheriff was
removed for alleged ineificiency
Governor Mcdonald, on receipt OF
the communication, excused himself
for an hour and went io his room ai
the hotel to give the matter OF the
appointment of n successor to the
deposed sheriff some consideration
before leaving for Arizona. lie refns-
Continued on page fonrl
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
THIS YEARS LIST GRADUATES
SHOWS NUMERICAL INCREASE


The eighth grade class roll OF
Luna county for this year shows an
increased population Of agriculturists
and land holders, in this part Of the
state. Two years ago there were
six graduates, and last years class
numbered seven. This year there
are thirty-three applicants for ex-
animation, completing all or part OF
the requirements necessary to OBJ
tain u certificate. Twenty-Five pupils
of this class have met all the require
ments.
MAY ENTER II. S.
The holders of the eighth grade
certificate are entitled to enter the
Luna County High school, or any
high schools in the state without
further examination.
CREDITABLE SHOWING
Those gaining creditable marks in
the examination are Robert Yeargin,
Esther Porcher, Albert McCurdy, OF
the Hondale school; Jala Arner, Ross
Gesler, Sam Stearly, Mellicent Lewis
Eugcnia White, Annie Simmons
Lincoln Cossitt of the Columbus
school; Willie Folk, Mortimer Beatty
of the Cambray school; Lavalette
Parker, Cooks school; Roy Osborn
Dewey Dixon, Weltha Bletcher, Nola
Chamberlain, Leonard Dexter, War
rem McCan, George Bell. Frank
Walsh of Capitol Dome school; and
Anna Clayton of Myndus; and Will
linm Bishop of Mimbres school,
ROLL OF HONOR
The highest standing in each OF
the various subjects given Is credited
to Robert Yeargin, a grade of 81 in
Reading; Ross Gesler, grade oil
95 in Arithmetic; Willie Folks, a
grade Of 931a in Grammar and Com
position; Anna Clayton, "A grade OF
90 in Spelling; Roy Osborn, a grade
of Oe in Geography; William Bishop
a grade of 951a in Physiology; Sam
Stearly, a grade of s21a in History
william Bishop, a grade OF 30 IN
Civics, Dewey Dixon, grade OF %
in Agriculture.
A second and final examination
will be given May 8 and 9 when, with
ont doubt, a number will remove con-
ditions.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

Phillip Estes, the cattleman,
charged with receiving goods by hav-
Ing in his possession a number OF
cattle alleged TO have been stolen
in Mexico, the property Of the Luis
Terrnza Estate, was taken before
Justice of the Peace c. {. Rogers
last Wednesday and after a prelimi-
nary hearing was bound over to
await the action Of the grand jury
M the amount Of $500. lie gave bond
and was released from custody.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

H. NJ. Ross and J. B. Parker, two
i've wires of Denver. Colo, arrived in
the city Tuesday in behalf Of the
kangely Fuel Oil Company of the
Centennial State. This is their first
visit to Deming and during their
short stay here they have already
expressed themselves as most favor
ably impressed with Deming and the
Mlmbres Valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
MoUNTA|AR CAAUTwQUA IS EN-
O0RSED BY COMMERCE CHAMBER
Excellent Program Arranged for
Coming Chautauqua Assembly
Which Convenes July ~. R. c. Ely
10 Superlntend Farmers Congress.

Superintendent r. Z. Farley Of the
Mountainair State Chaulauqua Asso-
citation met with the board of directors
Of the Deming Chamber of Comcrce
Thursday, and presented the matter
of the enlargement Of the institute,
which was heartily endorsed by the
board each member Of which made Il
personal subscription and Mayor
Jon Corbett headed the list with n
generous subscription. A large num-
her of the representative business
men of the city and the four banks
bought Chautauqua stock. In fact
not one person approached by Super
intendent Farley, refused to become
stockholders in the association.
Superintendent Farley delivered an
illustrated lecture in te high school
auditorium before an audience of 500
people and he also delivered n lecture
in the high school to the assembly of
pupils in which he showed beautiful
colored slides of mountain scenery
aud the ruins of the seven cities of
Cebolla. which are adjacent to
Chautauqua Park.
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
This is the beginning of state
vide publicity campaign for the en-
largemcnt of Mountainair Chautauqua.
This years assembly convenes July
-. Archaeological day and two
:. ceks' session Of the American
school of Archaeology will be under
the direction of DR.. Edgar l.. Hewett,
assisted by professors Of eastern
universities and in connection Of
which will be extensive excavations
of Lake La Quarai. The department
of music, including great state wide
course, the music of which is now
being placed in the hands Of the
various choral societies Of the state,
will be in charge Of Prof. Andrews
If Albuquerque.
GOOD ROADS DAY
Scientific Day will be in charge of
DR.. Corbin Of Pueblo, Colo. Educn.
iional Day under the direction of
Prof. r. F. Asplund Of the State
Board Of Education. Ralph c. Ely
Of Deming, will superintend a farm
rrs' congress including daily classes
under the instruction Of agricultural
experts furnished by the federal de.
partment Of agriculture and the State
\ agricultural College Of New Mexico
MIR. Ely will also be in charge Of de-
velopment day. Francis E. Lester OF
Mesilla Park, will have charge OF
tho good roads department under
which there will be daily classes in
scientific road making conducted by
an expert from the office Of the Pub.
'ic Roads Department Of Washington
id. c. Mr.. Lester will also be IN
charge Of Good Roads Day at whicl
time the State Good Roads and Auto
mobile convention will be held.
". c. T. U. CONVENTION
The ". c. T. U. will hold thre,
day state convention during th'
Chautauqua assembly in their hand
some new state headquarters build
ing just completed in Chautaqu'
Park. The Summer Normal will b
conducted through a four weeks
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
Representing Santa Fe Trail

Miss Clara Adella Linton Lane,
special writer Of the Santa Fe Trail
magazine, arrived in the city We'd
nesday for the purpose Of gather
ing materila for an extensive write
up OF the Southwest. Miss Lane left
Thursday morning for Silver City
ana the Mogollon district.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
First Straw Hat Of Season

". q. Moore, u prominent resident
of Myndus, came into town Friday
morning and made a bee line to the
II. Nordhaus and Sons store where
he bought himself swell "No Name"
straw hat and as he walked down
Gold avenue Mr.. Moore was the
cynosure of all eyes and the Nord-
haus firm are to be congratulated
as being the sellers Of the first straw
hat to be worn in Deming this season.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

course under the direction Of Super
inicndcnt J. B. Taylor Of Dcming,
and Superintendent Charles L. Burt
of Florence county. Prof. Dwight
Foster Of the Oklahoma City High
school, will conduct n six-week boy
camp in the Montana mountains as
n department. Of the Mountainair
Chautauqua.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
Finishes Handsome Spread

Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, head wait
rrss at the local Harvey House, has
just completed most beautiful
crotchetcd bed spread. which she has
been working on at intervals for the
past two years. II is on exhibition
in Mahoney's store window and will
be ratified of by Mrs. Cooper.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

ulin l.. jolly, formerly news
paper reporter on the Cincinnati En-
quirer, but now contracting and
press agent for Gentry Brothers
shows, was in the city Monday in
the interests of his employers.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

NJ. 3. Cook of St. Louis, Z. b.
raium Of Los Angeles. Mrs. A. Roos
oi Fort Bayard. C. NJ. Bowers OF
DAVIS, Colo, and W. Hansn Owen
oi New York, were visitors at the
chamber Of commerce.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

Miss Edith Daley left for Cimmar-
ron, New Mexico Friday evening for
an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. W. Faning
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

Lieutenant and Mrs. A. W. Han
son. the new occupants Of the Humid
,arm, are the proud parents of a
oaby daughter, born Sunday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

j ii. Snyder, leading merchant Of
Pearce, Ariz., was in the city Thurs
day for q short stay.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17

Mrs. Albert Field is home from Fl
raso, where she has been for medical
treatment.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
DEVELOPMENT WORK

Work on the Southwestern tract is
rapidly progressing. The third well
is now down and equipped, and sew
eral more pits are completed. Much
of the land is plowed and ready for
seeding. The water conditions on this
tract are more uniform than in any
other proven part Of the valley, and
give every assurance Of an mex
haustable supply Of purest water.
With Mr.. Bailey, were J. W. Morris
Of Pontiac, ILL.,, salesman, and J. c,
Morris Of Kansas City, Mo-, local
agent. They report that it is becom-
ing increasingly easy to interest in
vestors in the Mimbres Valley and
predict that the entire 5000 acres
will be sold in less than six months
GOOD SETTLERS
While this is the first selling that
has been done on the new Miesse
property, the possibilities for the
success Of the venture was forseer
by the president Of the company, C.
E. Miesse, many months ago. Mr.
Miesse is financing the operations,
and deserves great credit for bring
ing this class of investors to the
Mimbres Valley.
A telegram from c. H. Hon, opera
ting for the company in Illinois,
states, that be sold eighty acres
recently without the investors hav-
ing examined the property.
In an interview with n representa-
tive Of the Graphic the new Mimbres
Valley residents expressed them.
selves as well pleased with their
purchases.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-04-17
NEW M|ESSE COMPANY
BEGINS ACTIVE WORK
Eastern Investors Last Week Bought
$4,000 Worth Of Southwestern
Alfalfa Farms Co. Land.
WILL MOVE TO VALLEY SOON


The Southwestern Alfalfa Farms
Company opened its selling campaign
this week with an initial sale OF
$35, 900 worth Of land on the 5000
acre tract east Of the city. The pur-
chasers were: H. H. Beghtol, Of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Com
pany Of Kansas City, NO., Samuel
Finn, Of the Consumers Ice Compa-
ny Of Kansas City, NO., Charles
Jones, assessor Of Jackson County,
Mo-, Of Independence; and ". l..
WaggOner, a contractor Of Living
ston, Ill.
Mr.. Beghtol will dispose Of his in
terests in his former home immedi-
aiely and will move here, build n
residence Oh the tract and engage in
the production of hogs and alfalfa.
Just as soon as Mr.. Finn can sell his
property he will make his home on
the land purchased. Mr.. Jones will
be here in the fall and will erect his
home on the tract. Mr.. Waggoner
does not expect to move here until
next winter, but will at once begin
the building of a $4,000 house.
o. Z. BAILEY IN CHARGE
In charge Of D. L. Bailey,
general manager Of the company the
party made an inspection OF the en-
tire Mimbres Valley and ais trip
by motor to Silver City, Fort payard,
Santa Rita, and Hurley. The mem
bers Of the party were Of the opinion
that the great mining interests ad-
jacent to the valley, and the exten-
sive cattle ranges, make the question
Of markets an easily answered one.
The general conditions, too, us to
soil, water, climate, roads, etc, were
declared by them to be superior to
anything they had heretofore ex-
amined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
FRENCH AGENTS ID
 INSPECT HORSES Will Purchase From Fies & Sons All Animals Which
 Pass Muster

The French government will probably turn loose in Birmingham some ready cash tomorrow, for it has become general gossip that agents of that government will be in Birmingham at that time for the purpose of inspecting horses which have been bought for cavarly by Fies & Sons.
 Some time ago, as was published in The Age-Herald, Fies & Sons were commits stoned by warning nations of Europe tc purchase many horses adaptable for army uses. The firm advertised extensively ant 1t is understood was successful in acquir. ing many strong young animals.
 Representatives of the French govern ment are now en route to Birmingham for the purpose of examining the horses It is understood that they will pay a that time for all of the horses which pass muster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
INCREASED RATES
 WOULD HELP MUCH
Henry Parsons Says Favor able Action Would Stimu-
 late Business

Henry Parsons of New York, president of the Sheffield company, with headquar- ters in Sheffield, this state, is hopeful that the interstate commerce commission will grant the petition of the railroads that they be permitted to increase their rates.
 MT. Parsons is in Birmingham on busl- ness, and he may attend the meeting of the Tennessee River Improvement asso- citation at Decatur Thursday. Regarding business, MT. Parsons is not pessimistic. He stated that marked improvement had been made, and that an early return of prosperity might be hoped for with a de- gree of success.
 Tt would help the situation,' he added, were the interstate commerce commits sion to grant the petition of railroads that they be permitted to increase their rates. This would cause a resumption by the railroads of Improvements and would increase their orders from supply com panies and producers. We would all be benefited"
 In regard to the proposed development
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
MISCALCULATION CAUSED
 MULGA MINE DISASTER

Montgomery, November 2S.-(Spe- cial. al.)-Miscalculation of Ed Rogers, negro, who was employed at Mulga mine, operated by the Woodward Iron company, caused the explosion on Oc- tober 5, which resulted in the death of 16 persons and the injury of nine, according to report filed with the governor by C. H. Nesbitt, chief mine inspector. Inspector Nesbitt investi- gated the mine explosion shortly after it occurred and discovered that Rogers. trip rider allowed his car to run into a door which short circuited the ventilation on two entries which all lowed the gas to accumulate to point of ignition.
 In describing the cause of the acci- dent Inspector Nesbitt said: "The trip rider, Ed Rogers, cut off one car to switch into the eighth right. He evil dently intended stopping the car be- fore 1t reached the door but for some reason miscalculated the distance and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
ANTAGONIST OF
 OTHER COMPANIES
Wilbourne Says This Is Basis of Ar rest of Black Jack Coal Com-
 pany Official

S. E. Wilbourne, an official of the Black Jack Coal company, said yester- day that the case pending against this company in recorders court was the result of antagonism on the part of oth- CT coal companies
 "We have been selling coal little cheaper than some of the others during these times,' said MT. Wilbourne, "and they are considerably worried about it.
 There is no charge of short weight against us. It is simply technicality, We measured our wagons and knew that when filled, they contained ap- proximately ton of coal As a matter of fact this system gave us the worst of 1t because the wagon full always weighed more than a ton. It may have been technical violation but the other fellows seized upon it as a method of worrying us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
H A N N
 T Fl E SHOE MAN

Cousins elegant Boots in our establishment
 Cousins IS the fastest coming fine footwear made in America for women We present selling many styles of these for dollar pair less than what similar are sold We also have Armstrongs
 Come in and see great Melted Sewed in the very latest styles for $30O
 Look in windows at Gun Metal Boots for $2OO and $25O. Over thousand pair at still lower prices
 We have the largest most varied stock of Childrens Shoes that have had probably any one else ever had and among which the "Trot- -Mocs" "Pa-mates" "Kickers, Rompers, Scouts Never-Sip" We have the Boston School Shoe in to at $100 and to Il for $25 the Misses being $150
 Agents of "CLAPP" FLEETWOOD" and "GROUND GRPPER for Men, Clapps acknowledged the superior artistic shoemaking of the Shoe world Our extensive line Heywoods which selling dollar less than what they sold in other places Have splendid line of Boys Shoes $2OO $25O and sell some as low as $1OO
 While carry the finest made we also have the cheaper selling good wearing Shoes low $780, for Men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

allowed the car to run into the door, knocking down the same with its frame. This of course short circuited the ven- tilation on these two entries. From best evidence the door had been down about one hour, allowing the gas to accumu- late to point of ignition, and then it was set off by an open lamp. This vol tune of gas consumed all of the oxygen in the affected area and left the men in complete darkness to be asphyxiated by the after damp of the ignition There were no bodies mutilated and there was no damage to the mine. which this department permitted to resume operation on October 12."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
AUTO CAR WRECKED
Occupants All Thrown Out, But None
 Seriously Hurt

Greenville, November 2s.-(special.)-A car belonging to J. H. Johnson, driven by Sam Grant. was wrecked here last night. Neither the driver nor any of ths occupants who were, w. R. Driver. George Murphy and Miss Aileen Jones. were badly hurt. MT. Driver was slightly vut about the mouth and MT. Murphy sustained slight bruise on one leg.
 On South Hickory street is 15-foot fill and steep hill the car had to go down. In some manner the driver could not manage the car. and 1t went off this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

NY OpflNZ Lite Gas Tanks,
 N2 beckon her toward them and unromatic looking electric fans, chafing dishes and different things in aluminium and brass, stand as heralds to a tremendous business which on general principles would appeal only to a man, but once inside the spacious quarters, with a glimpse round the artistically ar ranged store, and q few words of ex planation from MT. Oscar c. Turner, Bir- mingham's ''livest wire" one of the best known electric men in the south, ana president of the Turner Electric Supply company, a woman is quite convinced that there are as many things at this up-to-date store which appeal to feminin- ity as there are that catch the masculine eye.
 Indeed. the women of Birmingham if they haven't already taken advantage of the beautiful assortment of electric things that the Turner Electric Supply company has placed before them should certainly do so before making their Christmas purchases.
 There is everything useful as well as ornamental in electricity for everbody for the young, the old, the middle aged and the baby.
 We have a complete assortment of automobile supplies" said MT. Turner as he made a personally conducted tour with me over the store, showing me all the latest novelties in automobile accessories ''The slumber robes that we carry-the real 'Glengarry' motor car robe, Is as handsome thing any man would wan, for a Christmas present. These are re- versable and are made in rich dark colors and sell for $12.50. They are six inches longer than the regulation size, and are generally priced at s20 We sell every part for an automobile of every make from the radiator ornaments which are from g to s3 to electric horns from S4 to S35.
 A brand new innovation in auto horns Is the Turner Horn," which is made in two styles, the vibrator and Motor Driven" It will be on the market within the next two weeks and will, undoubtedly, make a great appeal to the automobile world It is attractively gotten up in stamped steel, finished with nickle trim mings and the small motor that runs on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
H A N N THE SHOE M N
 1917 End Avenue
Fish for Jackson

Jackson, Miss, November 2s-(Special) The government ''fish car" passed through Jackson yesterday afternoon. leaving nearly 1000 bream for one of the fishing and hunting clubs of Jackson. They will prove great sport in two or three years, in the event they live, and there is no reason they should not, as the lake to which they were transferred is one of the finest bodies of water in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Piseah Home Appreciative

To the Editor of The Age Herald: wish through the columns of your valuable paper to thank the merchants of Birmingham and all others who con tributed toward making our Thanksgiv- ing dinner success as we were thus enabled to feed large number I wish also to thank Dr. Springfield of Ensley for what he has done for Pisgah Home in furnishing free medical attendance, also medicine, when reeded, and Is ever ready day and night to answer sick call free gratis. Respectfully
 MRS. M. J. WOODS. Superintendent and Matron in Charge
 Pisgah Home.
 Birmingham. November 2S. Phone 21-,. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-29

of Muscle Shoals in the Tennessee river, MT. Parsons stated that the government engineer had reported favorably on the project, and that all that remained was fer Congress to act favorably on the plans of the engineers.
 ''The development of this power,' said MT. Parsons, would give cheap power to Alabama and Tennessee and possibly con- tiguous states, and would be the begin ming of great development in this terri tory. For 1t is a well established fact that manufacturing companies go where they can obtain current cheaply"