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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
FINE MEETING OF W0MEN'S
ARMY AND NAVY LEAGUE

The Women's Army and Navy
League held very interesting meet
ing at the CRYSTAL theatre. Wedncs-
day afternoon, and is has been de-
cided by the league that the meetings
hereafter will he held the first and
third Thursdays of each month,
with the exception of the next meet
ing. which will be held June - nt the
Crystal theatre.
The meeting this week was OF un-
usual interest, a paper of great inter-
est on What is Patriotism being
read ~ Mr.. +, d. Wicker. literature
from Washington was read by the
president, Mrs \. }. Barracks. and
circulars for recruits will be distrib-
utde by members of the league.
\ committee of ladies was appoint
ed to visit the old soldiers of Deming.
Mrs. j. j. jacobson brought u COM
plete set of wrist bands which will be
sen, to one of the battleship,. with
other lhlng>. ~ soon "a, they are com
pletcd.
According 10 the custom OF every
meeting II number of ladies were re-
ceived as members. including Mes
DANES Edna Kichm. Il. VI. easier.
Lillian Birrhfcld. ). J. Clark. .ir.,
II A. Lester. Andrew Robinson, and
Mrs. Dryer.
This organization l. of great I'M
portance, as the ladies are engaged
IN practical work of furnishing sup.
plies when they are needed
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
RED CROSS RUSH
NETS LARGE SUM
COMMITTEES OF Men and Women Nee,
win Generous Response from
Sympathetic People
MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN GIVE
Everybody Helps to Swell Amount
That Means so Much to the Sue
cess of the Allied Forces

Mr.. l.. II Bickford, president If
the Dcming Chapter of the American
Red 'ro-,, Is iubilaut today because
our people have given literally TO tins
most un~rlli,h, patriotic organization
On earth today.
Through our loyal team work
pemlne can always he depended up-
on To- do her duty. We gave two or
three time, the amount asked by the
! VI I \, and now the Red Cross
hd- been treated most hbcralN.
The Chamber of Commerce com
mltcr, with T.. l. Foulk- a., chair
man and Capt John {. Watson. J.
Lrwl- Brown, Albert Field and Hen
ry Ralthel as team mates. circulated
among the business and prote,,iona
men % few hours % daN tins week and
have to their credit over 200. while
Mr.. BIckiord'- seven auto squads
oi ladies have canvas, ,ed the resi-
dcncr district and obtained over
ri3p. % few iadIc paving directly to
the thamhcr of Commerce chairman.
Mr. Foulk~ told hi- committee that
when the = 900 point was reached
he would be- host at Harvey House
dinner and J. A. Mahouey ,ay- that
when the = OOo point l- reached,
which -eem- not At all unlikely. the
ing eat, are on hun The clrctlrc-
lighted clock designed and manufac-
urcd hy lbe New MeNico Implement
Co., painted bv Olcn Featherston and
lighted Ly the Demlne lee and Elec-
iric Co. al fir, ga MA zen watched
rit,, sr"at MD ID especially
a.. ..t -, afestion md round.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
JUMBO MINING CO.
|. FINDS LIVE MARKET
PRICE STEADILY ADVANCING
The Jumbo Is on the Same Vein as
the Famous Graphic Mine. Pro-
ducer Of Many millions

The Jumbo mines, which sometime
ago, we're opened up by John J. Hy-
att and his associates. have "showl
up" beyond all hope or expectation
Of those who know that that region
is one Of vast mineral wealth. The
Jumbo Mining Company stock is now
listed for sale in the various broker
age offices and on the New York curb
and 1t is very pleasing fact that the
price is constantly advancing, which
indicates q splendid property and one
that is sure to be a big producer.
The property consists Of thirteen
claims entirely surrounding the well
known Graphic nine, which produced
the largest amour, Of high grade sill
yer and lead ores of any mine III
southern New Mexico. and which i,
now being re-opened by Larsh, Smith
& Co. The Larsh- Smith interests
consist Of only one claim, while the
Jumbo extends $500 feet to the south
and 1900 feet to the north. along
the same mineral belt This of itself
assures great value.
The total amount of development
at present consists of about 800
feet Of prospect work along the vein.
Opening up the VEN IN various places
showing chutes Of high-grade ore.
Work is now being confined to Hyatt
claim No. 2, where a two hundred
foot shaft is now being sent to the
400 foot level, cross cutting and
opening up the vein at three and
four hundred.foot levels.
IA force of fifteen men are at work
sinking the shaft at the rate of two
he fohr fe~. lvr s,af ,shri.;rtg tj,rae
shifts on a contract for two hundred
feet of shaft work and cross cutting
and drifting at three and four hun
dred-foot levels, all machinery and
equipment necessary for this work
being on the ground.
The two hundred-foot level, which
has approximately three hundred
feet of cross cuts and drifts, shows
high grade ore in the vein, including
silver and lead valued AT two hun
dred dollars per ton, the vein show
ing values which indicate that by
sinking deeper and reaching the per
manent water level and the sulphide
zone II Is expected that ore bodies
will be opened up, similar to the ore
bodies of the Graphic, on the three
and four hundred-fo level, which
produced approximately one half
million dollars from the same level.
CONTINUED on PAGE sIx)
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

The hcming Boy scouts -pcut We'd
"eSdaN guests of Henry Never on
Ms alfalfa farm, two miles west of
'o"n' who had the big cement re-er-
'olr well filed with clean water
swimming was freely INDUCED in nm
uer The instruction of Scout Master
v IT, PaUl, who also required the boy
y" Practice the Sylvester aud Schaet-
Ter methods of re,i,iug the apparent
" drowned. Lessons m expert SWIM
uihg amt rescue of persons IN peril
VI drowning will be gwen at each of
we future "swims' The bows took
S,eal interest IN the work and all yot-
VI We day as "some big time
Nr' l. ). Hull, of the Princess thea
Wv w. ha> invited the Bov Scouts to he
% guests, Friday evening, at 30
3 ''ock' To see What Happened to
@'ner a splendid film bv George
. '''anns of Bringing Up Father
'1ue ThIrty-three boys of scout
~ nave already loined and many
D'Ofe viii shortly "be prepared"
IL '' great are the possibilities Of
'"'' organization here in Deming the
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
Boy Scouts Fully Organized
And Are Ready For Action

cohesive team work of our public
.nlrlrcd rltizcu~ cannot 1t" better
service than make 1t their business Il"
keen their eyes on the scouts and Il"
rive them all assistance and enconr-
aecment possible The bor- will re-
ray such effort many fold. not "ni\
during the present, but also IN the N
ture wears rs the men who then VIII
guide our municipal destiny
The Younger boys, between the age
of seven and twelve. are m charge "I
J Y Tnnn. Thursday evening lheN
went Ia Mevcrs tank on a swimming
.ynedition where their instructor
rnye them their first lesson IN SWIM
ming. Later .hcy will be- carried on
hikes and will be gwen thorough
course in physical culture and Gales
thenic drills.
The Boy Scouts are now tullN "r
ganized and ready for bu y 49,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
Building Boom Not Confined
Wholly to Big Army Camp

Deming will show great building ac-
tivities as a result of being made the
chief military base on the border.
John Deckert will at once erect a
building between the Princess and
the big Deckert building, which has
been leased by BOYD Hawkins, Of Al
buquerque, for movie pictures. and
|. A. Hanna, Of Fl Paso, Tex, has
purchased. through +. c. Wells. the
corner now occupied by Bogg's tailor
shop. 25xl00 feet, the consideration.
We are informed, being $4,000. \
good building will be erected on this
corner,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
S. p Put in $4,000 for N. M.

Tuc-un. AriI Junr y. WI
G {. k.. nemine
Received the following wir" IRON
our nrc~ident: Permit the pleas
urc of informing you that of the sub
.crlp,ion made by this company I"
the Liberty Loan. Sl0.o0O has been
credited lo banks in the state oi New
NIexiro a. nur contribution toward
enabling New Mexico 10 make mp It's
allotment of the loan. hindiN
impart this Information to Mr. Ma
honey and oth,rs Interested at Now
-,a,,on ~. ". F."
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
WOMAN'S BIG PART
IN WORLD AFFAIRS
,mnorlanl Factors Entering Into
conservation of Food Campaign
Row Being Carried On
THE TEN WAR COMMANDMENTS
Addresses Monday Afternoon at the
Crystal by Women Prominent in
Ihis Important Work

The meeting OF the Women AuA-
b,r War Council at the Crystal
theatre Monday afternoon, although
,,r lar ,ly attended because of the
ug.op funeral was neyerthelc--
mn, of tG, most interesting meetings
ot fh, wear Addres s-es of great IN.
ter.-t and importance were deliver
,j by Mrs. II NJ. Ferguson, district
chairman, Mr.. { i. Phelps, county
Jemonstrator Of home economies,
DR. Reid who takes Mr. Nor
pocr % chairman of the Luna toun-
p, organization, Mr.. Il. {. Hoffman
and "a number of other- who took
nor Iu the important discussions.
Mr.. Ferguson had on exhibition,
uuart cans filed with peaches, plum,
bear. ounce, green peppers, hcei-,
rauhiluNrr, tomatoes, string beans.
rarrur-. and .rapr-. which she her
self canned last year mostly the
produrr- of her garden These pre-
.ented % most attractive and appetil.
mg appearance. and easily demon
,trarr- what can bc done 10y any We
man who care to spend few hour
each duy during the canning season.
Under Mr. Ferguson leadership.
the Women Auxiliary of Grant
county proposes to cultivate and
plant u beans Jn area of apron,
maicy IN acres near Hurro Noun
tain Junction with the object of lu-
yrcasug the food production of this
Ioca.lty The land to be used h. Of
Tered tree ot rental by the Phelps
Dodge corporation. Mr. Aucil Ga.d
utr agricultural agu. &C. ErNr'
colurN bu. c>umned the area sad
report that 10 Is mtabIe for the pur
pose au. under normal conditions,
may Doe expected 90 produce a good
crop Mr. Gardner will make FIRE
pueu' visits 'u lh.- section for con.
,uIlaior and advice during the -ra-
son.
Mr. G. W. Noclzcl ha, kindly con
'culrd FOO .upcrI~r the practical de-.
tails Of rur work and viii personally
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
Last Tribute 10 Major WaddilI

The final lu,lug tribute to our late
friend ard beloved fellow town-man.
Major Jane H. NIddlll. wa paid
at hi late home SUNDAY morning,
when brief funeral services were con-
ducted by Re, " +. Fouls, assist
ed by Re, ]. T. Bell OF Deming, ard
Rev. l.. l.. laIlaucc. ot Las Cruces,
all family pastor. ". &. tIUson
had charge ur the funeral ,rr.u"c-
ment-
The floral decorations ha, nc,cr
been eNcclled IN beauty and variety
IA tins ~eetlou ot the state. The re-
mans were taId h,-ldc those 4 his
son, John s.. vino died four weeks
ago
The bar ol silver city, headed by
Judge Raymond Il. Ryan, and includ-
ng Mayor Percy Wilson, G. {. ROYAL.
Mat Fowler. Tom MrShcrry. q. 7.
Black. james Blair, Richard Marsh,
Joe Hodges, and Sheriff II. j. Ne
GrIh were ia attendance.
The pallbcarcr- were MaNrr W. \.
Nordhau-. capt. john {. Watson, \.
". Pollard, j. :. Naughl, W, II.
Wright and ". T.. Holt.
The following notice, copied from
the 81. Louis Republic. gives a story
Of the liiy of our venerable and highly
esteemed friend aud nclghbur, whose
life made the world better
Word was received here last night
of the death yesterday OF Maj. James
K. Waddll. m Dcming, y. VI.
Mai. Waddiil wa- born IN Nprn-
field. Mo-. 300 1913. Tie enlisted IN
the Federal Army IN 1862, and -cry-
ed to the end oi the war
"lle WAS admitted to the bar III
500. and was elected to tongre-~
in 1870 ou the Democratic ticket.
lpun hi~ retirement from Congress
ne went lu Ntlllr,tn ' NIN bll'l 'l-'-
ed IN the praciirc of law, later moF.
mg ro 81 Ioul-. G", Stone appoint
ed MAJ Wad1lIl State Insurance
Commissioner IN 1896 and he served
IN this capacity tor four YEAR. when
he resumed hi law practice.
"u 1904 he removed To Dcmng
\. W.. and was elected States At
rorncv lie success fully conducted
the prosecution of the Mexican band
its captured in the Villa RAID on Col
umbn~. \. VI The bandits were con
,lcrcd and hanged The nervous
strain resulting from hl- arduou~ la
bor, caused MAJ Waddilr- health To
break down. and he never recovered.
"IIe Is survived bv his widow, two
daughter and two brothers, one
daughter. Ms Elizabeth, residing at
home. and the other, Mr.. Richard
/ Moore. wife of the president of the
Reckrr. Moore PAIN, Company If
-, nuf-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

That handsome two-ton Garford
truck. driven by John Toot for the
Deming Transfer and Fuel Co.. was
equipped at +. G. PetcrSon's shop.
The platform wa~ made and adjust
ed by his skilled mechanics and the
whole thing presents the appearance
of the best factory equipment. which
Is great credit to the local concern.
The boys are using it in their reg
ular business, which incidentally Is
increasing by leaps and bounds.
This truck is equipped with all of
the modern accessories that are re-
CURED by the government and is a
machine that is capable of handling
a tremendous amount of business.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
Grant Co. Loses Prominent Resident

Judge William II. Newcomb. for
nearly half century one of the prom
inent citizens of Grant county, pass
ed away at the home of Col. Belts at
Silver City, Monday afternoon. and
his remains were laid 10 rest in Los
Angeles, where Mrs. Newcomb was
buried several years ago.
The deceased was one of the prom
inent empire builders of this region
and has always stood for justice and
equality in all things. lie has held
official positions for many years and
has always lived up TO the Masonic
traditions of doing business on the
square.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
vILLISTAS MUST Be TRIED
HERE SAYS JUDGE RYAN

Judge Raymond R. Ryan has hand
ed down a decision that the villistas
-l9 who are now under Indictment
of murder at Commissioned bo
tried by FEDERAL authorities. but must
be tried in the usual way--possiLlv
at the fall term Of Luna county court,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
Good Bunch Go to Berkeley

Deming will be well represented AT
tie Univo rsity Of California this sum
mer.
A company consisting of Mrs. ALE
Stecker Misses Katherine Shepard.
Lucille Holt, Zella and Laura Conner.
left this week for Berkeley to take
special training in that well known
institution of learning.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
APPRECIATION BY
GENERAL GLENN
Former Brigade Commander Sends
Letter Of Appreciation to Deming
Chamber Of Commerce
GIVES STORY TO NEWSPAPERs


Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana.
June IL. 1917.
Deming Chamber of Commerce.
Deming New Mexico.
am jus, in receipt of telegram
reading as follows:
"Deming. New Mexico.
"June II. 1917.
Edwin F. Glenn,
"Brigadier General, L, S. Army,
indianapolis.
THE Deming Chamber Of Com
merce, the Deming City Council and
every citizen Of Deming sends heart
lest congratulations on your promo
tion and take this occasion TO tender
you a unanimous vote of thanks for
the splendid cooperation you have
given us. Deming gets National
Guard Division.
Deming Chamber o. commerce,
"Holt, Secretary
wish TO say, simply, that no man
with red blood in his veins, or man
hood in his makeup. can be lnsensi-
BILE TO such n splendid tribute from
your body and from the city council
and citizens Of Deming The effect
of this telegram Of congratulations
upon the individual who receives it
is bound to produce in his mind Sc
rious and careful consideration of the
obligations he is about to assume. in
performing the functions of his Office
to which your congratulations extend.
naturally feel very proud over the
receipt of such telegram and am
more than glad to feel that 4 have
81 mats good sC;onAs oSous the whole
of the people Of the city Of Dsnsii;,
where was so long and so Intimately
known. | wish l-svght be With you,
if only for n few hours. to express
to You in person, not only my appre-
citation of this splendid testimony of
Your faith in me, but to be able to
assure YOU AT the same time that !
shall cndeavor. to my utmost. 20
prove worthy of the confidence and
good will extended to me by your city.
appreciate so thoroughly the
spirit that prompted and actuated
YOU in sending this message that |
handed it to the press of lndlanapo-
liz. not. | assure. for any personal
motive. but To indicate to the people
here that there i community Of
American citizens in one of our new
states on the Western Border. who do
appreciate soldier who has served
with them and ~ one of them in their
every day life. aspirations. etc.
In concluding. ! wish to congratu-
late YOU, most sincerely, on the fact
that the National Government has
finally decided TO mobilize and train
at least National Guard division
IN your city. 1t is needless for me
To point out 10 YOU the advantages
accrung to The government in having
one of our National Guard divisions
IN training there, and permit me, in
closing this TO express the hope that
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
WILLING TO DO HIS BIT

House of Representatives |. =.
Washington. II. {.
June Is. 1917.
Hon. Willard T.. Holt.
Dcming. New Mexico.
Nv dear Mr.. Holt:
Thank YOU for the poster repro
dnction of the Extra" issued bv the
Graphic, and for your notation there
on assure you that am glad TO
have had a part in anything looking
to the upbuildilg of Deming.
DO not hesitate to call on me when
ever can be of service to YOU in ahy
way. With kind regards. am
Sincerely yours.
W. h. WALTON.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

Won will extend TO its commander
that loyal spirit and cooperation in
his important duties that YOU always
extended TO me during my six months
soioum with YOU.
Again, with thanks to your body,
10 the City Council and to the people
of Deming. | am.
Very sincerely,
+. +. GLENN.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

Mis- Rcbckah Coffin left today for
m Pa-o 10 he with her father thl~
-mm,r We rcgrc, exceedingly that
-lc r- ro, 60 teach at Iloudalc next
wear
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

George Patrick, Of kln~ton. y. g.,
I- here today seeking light employ
ment.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

MIS- Helen Smith will tell the chil-
dren stories this afternoon at io"'
o'clock.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

II. Ii. Kelly, of FL Paso, is shaking
hands with Deming friends today.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22
Garford Truck Equipped in 0eming

Il. II. Case is home from Santa Fe.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-22

CONTINUED on PAGE SKI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
ACQUITTED OF CHARGE
OF STRIKING OLD MAN

DauviJle Va. Nov 10.---Fletoher
Mills youth enpso5o cd IN the River
SIDE mills, was eXoncrated yesterday
by Mayor Wooaing of having hit an
ged emplole over the head with "A
5da water bottle, innicting scalp
wounds
FeCause re ola man said that he
haa cursed satlis because he "guyed'
and worried him ne held him at fault
an3 SAID ttst he considered both we're
20 blame for III. Incident, George L,
Taylor. The empioye who was struck.
ROLLS boxes ia the mills and he com
planned tba. some of the younger
workers purpo@ely worried him by
getting iu his #a. When he remon-
ssrated he said that they cursed him
and after several days Of such treat
mo1t he lost ms temper and raped
quit q few sharp oaths at those who
made LhlHas DupleaS0Ht& This caused
Mills. q lQsty youth to strike the aged
man 3u the head with the glass bot
tie.
There were two or three witnesses
who ae1rd Taylor use bad language
ha5 saaas saw the actual assault
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

Tho great nationwide campaign
for the Y. NJ 9. a. war work fund
Of S85, 600 GOO Will be formally
launched this morning ana practi-
capy every pulpit IN America Will
make an appeal for the support of
this work, which has received the un-
qualified endorsement Of military Of
details and is recognized as one OF the
great needs Of military camp life by
the government
In Richmond the camp life needs
- the hoys in Khaki win be remem-
Fsrod IN every ct urch today. Every
minister win refer to the great work
in his sermon, some Of whom will
preach sermons especially descriptive
or camp needs and IN a number Of
the churches there will be special lay
speakers who viii present the claime
Of the work in 6ve-mjnute talks.
Speakers announced for several Of
the chuI ches are. Grove-Avenue
Baptist. 6 Edmund Masse; St
James Episcopal, Or y. x. Anderson:
First Presbyterian. e II Darlington.
Second Presbyterian. w. T. Reed ,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
LAUNCH ARMY Y. MICA.
FUND CAMP AIGN TODAY

contributor. may be paid twenty-five
per cent January /, and twenty five
per cent on the first of each month
thereafter.
speakers win be heard at every
performance at the Lyric and Acad-
envy of Music during the campaign.
1t liz anticipated that Richmond VIII
have r-subscribed its proportion
when the final count Is made on the
night OF November 10, the formal
close of the great all-American. all
together campaign.
In addition to the splendid Contri-
buttons made by the business mon Of
the city on Friday night there were
several contributions recorded yester-
day at the local headquarters at Mr..
Dabney's office in the chamber Of
commerce building. the total now be-
ing approximately $4,000
state Chairman Tazewell NJ. Car
rington has practically completed the
thorough organization of the state and
It IS anticipated that the old common
wealth will he heard from in way
that will rebound to its great glory
and credit,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
WISCONSIN FARMERS
COMING To VIRGINIA
Expert Declares No Other Section
Equals Old Dominion In Agrf-
cultural Advantages.

While the war situation has served
for the time TO divert the minds Of
that class OF Northern farmers from
whom Virginia has been drawing it's
immigration. Commissioner OF Agrt-
culture George w. Koiner has re-
Gently received a letter from a Wis
consin farmer saying that he had Just
bought a farm in Virginia and thai
neighbor. one OF the most expert
farmers in his section. had also
bought a farm IN Surry county and
has hipped seven carloads of stock
and implements with which to begin
operations. The writer OF the letter
was George w. Munger, of Ocono-
monk. Wis, and the neighbor 10 whom
he refers Is E. e. Rosencranz, who
declares that Virginia possesses tre-
mendous agricultural advantages
over any other section of the country
that he has visited
Mr.. Koiner on yesterday also re-
ceived a congratulatory letter from
j. Hampton Baumgartner, WELL
known Baltimore newspaper man,
declares that the Virginia commits
sioner has made a record for useful
ness In his office not equalled by any
other similar official in the country.
Mr.. Koiner has been In Office nine
teen years.