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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
PRES. VIM. SPROU[E
LIKES OUR FOLKS
Head OF Southern Pacific Railway
Company Paid Pleasant Visit
to 0eming Thursday Morning
MEETS MANY BUSINESS MEN
Great Railroader Is Very Popular
With Masses Of the People Be-
cause Ne Believes In Them

President William Sproule. who has
worked his way up from an office
clerk at San Francisco to the head of
one of the greatest railways in the
world. and is now the very highly
respected president of the Southern
Pacific company, honorcd Deming
with a visit yesterday morning. ar
irving at ten and remaining antil
ihe early afternoon. Accompanying
President Sproule were Division Su.
perintendent j, W. Fitzgerald and Di.
vision Engineer j. y. Mathews. The
distinguished party was met at the
train by large delegation Of citi-
zcn~. who escorted the president and
hls associates TO large number of
the business houses, and 20 Camp
Demlng where they had the pleasure
Of meeting Colonel Glenn. camp com
mander, Major Stritzinger, camp
qnartermaster, Major Delaney, and
Major Weed at the base hospital.
and Colonel Martin who Just return
ed from FL Paso where he has been
taking an examination for promotion.
President Sproule was just return
ing from an extended tour in the
eastern cities, and was in very
pleasant frame Of mind lie always
likes to visit Deming, and always
takes occasion TO speak with favor
of our progressive city ani its peo-
pie. The first thing he remarked 70
the Graphic editor on alighting from
the train was: "Hyw is your o9.9o'"
the purity of the Deming water SEEM
ing to have made upon him a verv
lasting impression.
His visit was purely of social
character, it being his desire TO pay
hiS personal compliments to the bus
mess men who make the success Of
his great railway system possible.
Asked concerning the location of
division point here and other inn
provementS that will add greatly TO
Deming's wealth and prosperity, Mr..
dent Sproule said that when the mat
or came through its proper channels
up to him il would be given proper
attention, remarking quietly to the
writer that Deming was growing in
favor with the Southern Pacific be-
cause of our method of doing things.
The president referred to great i'm
provements that were noted in the
Graphic last week. and said among
other things that the company was
arranging to build its own box cars
and other ears for freight handling.
Deming is always very glad to well
come President Sproule. who has
such a human interest in everyday
affairs, and who has proven that the
head of great railway system can
make himself mighty solid with the
common people by mixing aid ming
ling with them. II there were more
President Sproules at the head of
great railroads there would be
much better understanding and an
easier adjustment between the peo-
pie and corporations.
President Sproule voiced his ap-
probation Of Agent G. c. Kelber's
efficient work.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
Sanitary Inspector Resigns

Jack Breen, Inspector for the Cat
lie Sanitary board, has rendered his
resignation and Jack Smyer, the well
known and popular cattle man, has
been appointed in his place. This
appointment is looked upon with
much favor by the entire community.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12

Former tests in Miss Tustin's room
disclosed the fact that the pupils
were I 10 per cent above average for
the schools of the United States, in
Miss Hollis room, , per cent above
the average, in Miss Shepard's room
they were normal, and in Miss Kais-
er's room they were "a per cent
above normal.
During the rounds Mrs. Dorothy
White Blue conducted calisthenics in
Miss Phillips room, and il was the
opinion of the visitors that this is
one of the most desirable features
of the school work so far a. the
health of the pupils is concerned. 1t
is certainly very important factor.
II is safe to say that the result of
the visit of the newspapermen dis
closes the fact that the Deming pub
lie schools are being conducted on a
scientific basis, and that the effici-
ency shown by the supervising and
teaching force is equal to or above
that of the average public schools
throughout the United States, fact
which is very gratifying to the pa
irons of cur very superior school
system.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12

Bear constantly in mind that MINI
bres Valley tomatoes are the best
favored and most appetizing of any
to be found in the world. They grow
to perfection in this valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12

Charles Ament from Hillsboro is
down from his ranch spending o few
days with his mother, Mrs. Martha
B. Ament.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
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Columbus Bridge viii Soon Be In.

The abulmcnts for the 90 draw
bridge ON the Demng- Columbus road
are completed by Contractor j, p.
Sherman, and likewise the abutucnls
for the two bridges south Of the large
one. The vi Paso Bridge and Iron
company will commence the steel
construction very soon and the
bridge will he ready to use IN tic
course of a very short time. The
tractor is now at work on this road,
and ii will not be a very long tire
before this important piece of higi =
way is placed in first class condition.
The county road board has decid
ed that the rock crusher 5st Cock;
Peak Is not practical 10 use in the
construction Of highways as 1t Is
too large for present uses.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-01-12
s. p. Notes

II. S. Doyle recently appointed
third operator at Deming finds il
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
AUTO CLUB TO
HELP COUNTRY
Campaign for New Members
Has Patriotic Aspect; Work
ers In High Speed

The Membership campaign OF the
Detroit Automobile club started with
burst OF speed today Approx
mAtely 100 teams. headed By we'll.
known business and professional
men. are entered in the contest
which IL expected 20 bring 5000
members into the club.
Work was started early BY the
contestants and reports came IN rap
idly. the nrst OF the day being from
". CoIburn standish, district man
aEer for the United States Tire com
pany. Before 9 o'clock Mr.. standist
telephoned Capt. W 8 Gnbreath
club manager. informing hi mths'
he bad secured his hrst two mem
bers and was going out with hi'
team for more Immediately.
II n the aim OF the club Officers
and membership COMMITTEES. oi
which Thomas p Henry Is chair
man, TO make the Detroit Automo
bile club one Of the largest. n mo-
the largest. in the country Win
900 members as nucleus Tho clul
boosters figure that in year thu
membership can be pushed beyond
the 10000 mark. thus passing Loi
Angeles. Cleveland and other citiei
With 10 clubs.
There IL also patriotic motive
IN the membership campaign Al
members are being asked whethet
they will tender their motor cars II
The event they are needed by tn
government for war purposesl Al
ready more than 400 favorable an
svsrs have been received from th'
membership.
The membership drive Is 20 con
tinue thru the present week. BY IN,
time the contest IL concluded satur
day club offeials believe the goa
sought 20 be attained vill b. passed
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
COUNCIL BOOZE
COMMITTEE IN
FIRST MEETING

Aid. sherman Littiefeld. az
o'clock Monday afternoon. called the
arst spring meeting Of the council
committee on liquor regulation To
take up the annual issuance Of sa-
loon licenses Sessions will be held
each afternoon during the week. -
which the matters discussed will be
largely routine Monday after
rooms meeting was given over %
organization
Next week the committee viii
meet in executive session. when &C
ton will be taken on petitions. com
plants and other matters which are
more readily disposed OF behind
closed doors.
The members OF this years liquor
regulation committee are AID.
sherman Llttieheld. chairman; Aid
burton, KunL Guthard and Move.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
U.S.MUSTB BE
UNITED TO
WIN IN WAR
JOHN BARRETT
Every Individual Must
Do Duty Like a
Soldier
NO PLACE FOR
STRIKERS LEFT
Disloyalty Must Be
Stamped Out, Says
Union Head

WASHINGTON. April ls--Co.
operation IN which every individual
citizen does bis of as rtEidiy a
tho a member OF military unit
Z. the one way By which this m
ton can win the war and make tho
great struggle shorter. according q
John Barrett. director OF the Pan
American union
Such cooperation Barrett de-
clared in a staten ~nt today based
on two months OF observations In
England and France VIII mean OBJ
viousiy. a quicker return 70 the
normal living conditions.
Everybody has confidence In The
good Intentions and ability OF the
military and civil leaders OF the
United States" said Barrett 'bu,
the rank and Ale OF the people must
understand the problems confront
ing the nation and cooperate TO the
fullest extent possible"
The hrst great thing II for the
humblest laborer and greatest cap
tain OF industry. with all the people
between these two extremes 20 get
together. Barrett urged The sec
ond great thing and which is cor
Rotary 10 the arst, In that OF eItrS
ordinary organization and system
which must characterize everything
being done
Third. in Barrett's list Of sugges
tons II that OF efficiency OF al
classes. the soldier on the firms
line. the shop girl. the Industrial
worker. the society girl, the mes
senger boy. the business manager
and the biggest leaders
Legal limitations on food dis
trfbution and consumption. rtgi
regulation OF manufacture and sal.
Of liquor. the all important worn
CT women" the necessity for -ab
solute intolerance OF any act or ~
terance which can be construed AZ
q sign or suggestion OF disloyalty. :
and the extreme OF military anS
naval preparedness are urged b,
Barrett as the other essentials II
bis win the war and win II quick
~ Suggestions
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16

correct her unpArdonabls fault %
wastsfulnees and extravaGanca Lss
every man and every woman assums
the duty OF careful. providsnt use
and expenditure as q public duty
as a dictate OF patriotism which ne
one now can expect ever 20 be en-
cused or forgiven for ignoring.
In the hope this statement OF the
needs OF the nation and Of the world
in this hour OF supreme crisis may
stimulate those TO whom 10 comes
and remind all who need Temlndeg
OF the solemn duties OF q time suek
as the world has never seen before
bsG all editors and publishers
everywhere 70 give 90 prominsut
publiea tion and as wide ciTeulAtisA
As possible 20 this appeal
Appeals 60 buapft
I venture TO suggest also. 90 mfj
advertising agencies that they would
psrhAps render o very substantial
and timely servioe 20 the country II
they would give IL Widespread rsps-
tition-
And I hope the oferTymsn win noa
think the theme OF II an unworthy
or Inappropriate subject OF comment
and homily from their puIpits.
The supreme test OF the nation hms
come. We must all speak. act and
WOODROW wuIsoN
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
BRYAN NOW
ISfOR WAR
TO FINISH
Will Support Anything
Government
Asks For
CALLS UPON THE
PRESIDENT
Especially Urges the
Importance of a
Dry Nation

WASHINGTON. April is.-wil.
liam Jennings Bryan today person
ally told President Wilson he IL
"for anything the government
wants in pushing the war 20 q ouick
and successful end" During q con
ference with the president at the
White House lasting over q half
hour Bryan told the chief exeou-
tive he WA willing 20 serve on the
nring line or anywhere else the
president wants him TO serve. He
declared he had one special thing
TO urge-wArtime prohibition
II the government thinks there
ought TO be universal military ser
vice. or CONSUMPTION. or any other
way OF raising an army. Bryan win
ret right behind whatever plan the
government suggests and DO every
thing he can TO make II . success.
Bryan VIII begin NJ once an re.
cruiting oficer" among the civilian
population OF INC country Callcu
upon 10 orfer their services tn fur.
nishinE supplies OF every kind that
the war may be brought to . speedy
and successful close.
He will set out tonight speaking
before meetings In various parts 81
the country outlining the part the
citizen can play In support of the
government
Il do not care &C. dis~uss any
question before congress-" Bryan
ssid. but whatever the government
says IL right. shall support II 10
the uttermost
Il am heartily In sympathy with
this effort 10 conserve food by not
allowing the bread supply 10 be
shortened IN order 10 lsngthen the
supply OF alcohol
1T isn't wise 20 gtArve the people
IN order TO make them drunk
Bryan conferred with various sH-
e,utive departments 20 obtain In
formation the government desires
disseminated
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
GARDEN PLAN
Gets new LIFE

Injected with new life by the an
nouncement OF Gov. sleepers move
for agricultural preparedness. the
"garden patch" plan OF Mayor Marx
promises to become workable
realty
Robert NJ. 0rfndley. of che 0ity
4 Suburban Homes company. q
member Of the committee that has
the plan in charge. asks all persons
with small spaces OF land within
the city limits 70 notify the mayor
n they are willing to donate the
property 10 the cause for the sum
mer months.
Monday morning the mayor 70
ceived more than a dozen offers OF
small tracts adjacent TO car lines
and within the city boundaries 20
be used for gardens this summer.
The first profers made several
weeks ago were largely tracts in
subdivisions and some Of them not
easily accessible.
Miss Mary T. Dohsny. president
~ the Woman's Association Of Com
merce OF Detroit. has offered 20 al
vide a 40-acre far mwhich she owns
on Grand Riverave.. near the Few
eh.Mile-rd.. into tor15o lots for the
purpose OF intensive farming.
The land will be ploysd without
charge 20 the lot holders, the land
to be available on an initial pay.
ment Of 81 and weekly payments Of
a." says Miss Dohany. IAN Ell
pert from the Michigan Agricultural
college viii advise on IN ecrops and
method OF planting. and a woman
FRO mthe home education depart.
ment OF the college will give IN
struction on the best ways % con
serve and preserve the crops pro
duced.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
Pacifists' Defeat Mil
itarists' In Street Bat
tie In Capital
MANY WOUNDED
BY POLICEMEN
Some Deaths Occur AS
Result of Dis
turbance
RIO JANIgRo. April ie.-The
The Brazilian Federation %
Labor met today and adopted
resolutions urging peace.
Ry cEARLEs p srEwART.

UN v ~ - MN - - - y ~
star Correspondent United Press)
BUENos AIRES. April ls.-Ar'
Ssntin- seethed with war and anti
war demonstrations today.
In Buenoe Aires "pacinsts. In =
we'll organised group. had a pitched
battle with pro-war sdVocates-srd
won. II was a fercely fought melee
for a short time. Today the peace
advocates were planning a monster
demonstration for late this After-
noon under the leadership OF former
Minister OF Foreign Affairs Zeoallos.
Practically all Argentine provinces
reported disturbances on Sunday
created by peace o. war aSitators.
Police In every section were deal.
ing impsrtially with the demonstrs
tons.
A survey today 81 the damage
done TO German property indicated
there must have been some lives
lost. altho the oflciAl government
statement said simply that many
were wounded. mostly from sAbres
welded by the gendsrmes. A mum
Der OF Germans and several police
men were injured There were IN
questionAbiy some deaths.
The trouble oentered about the
German club. the KAlserhof hotel.
the German legation the German
consulate and ofroes OF German
newspapers. OF the latter. Jhs
building occupied by la Union was
the worst wrecked
Great forces Of guards pa,roled
the city and the German property
today and the government has an
nounced stringent precautions 10
prevent further outbreaks n Is
understood Germany win formally
esnaznd rspsration for the attack
and the loss OF her citizens prop
e-u.
Argentine Socialists met today
and formally adopted resolutions
urging peace In the meantime the
Newspaper la Prensa editorially
demanded punishment OF every
body connected with the use OF the
Argentine dag on the steamer Moute
Protegido. the torpedoins OF which
aroused the latest storm OF anti
German feeling here Ia Prensa In
sisted that the Monte Protegido VAS
illegally dying the Argentine colors,
not being registered as an Argen-
tine vessel
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
ENLISTMENTS
DISAPPOINTING
Rigid Requirements Keep
Many From Service Who
Are Eager To Go

While Detroit in the week iSst
ended raised more recruits for the
ashting forces Of the country than
ever before In a single week, the
onlistments in all lines we're be-
hind the hopes Of the government
authorities. This 10 not because
the young men OF Detroit have been
backward about Offering themselves,
but because the physical ersmins-
tons are very strict. 90 that q
bum" tooth or q corn IL likely &c
cause a mans rejection.
None Of the recruiting offices has
received any order that would cause
them 10 lower the bars ~ regards
physical requirements. with the re
suit that only about Is per cent Of
the men eager 10 nght for their gag
are given q chance 20 show what
they can do.
What IN true Of Detroit, however
is true OF other cities and 40 the
government has advanced the tme
when n was hoped the navy might
recruit 900 men from April 20 TO
May S. Last week the navy recruit
ing once forwarded 1T men, but TO
get them more than 100 were en-
amined and rejected
The army recruiting once AZ No,
221 woodwward-sve, In charge OF
Maj r. n Phelps. h hampered by
a rumor which has had vide public
!ty that only men for the infantry
are being recruited Maj. Phelps
said Monday morning that be 10 "a
cruitins men for every department
OF the army. II In ouly necessary
for them 10 state their preference,
and they win be enrolled for the
department Of their choice n the,
can pass the physical examination
One may enlist for the signal corps
tho infantry. cavalry, artillery, afr
service or any other part % shs
army. and previous experiences Ia
not necessary.
Recruiting ofscers either have
done so OF are planning to recon
mend that sub-stations be estab
lIshed IN the upper peninsula To-
the enlistment OF men. because the
distance II so great 20 come 20 De
troit for examination II IL be
lieved that a station In northern
Michigan with authority to aecsp'
men would greatly increase ths
number Of volunteers.
Capt. Morrison, OF the Marine
corps, says enlistments In his di
vision are coming in about a. fSs'
as he can handle them and that hc
Is keeping his once open night and
day. seven days a week. for the en-
listment OF men.
Nov that the war department hal
authorized the recruiting OF new
units OF the National guard. n Il
believed that Detroit may furnish
en- entire brigade instead OF ~
hattaliOns OF the Thirty-hrst regi
ment.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
TO FINISH CHECK
ON JUDGE TO-DAY

Judge Edgar o. Durfee. chairman
OF the Wayne county board OF cleo.
ton cAnvAssers. declared Monday
morning that the board would he
eble 10 give the outcome OF the ON.
cial canvass OF the ballots cast for
circuit Judge sometime late this ar.
ernoon. The canvassers were check.
ing over the last returns Monday
morning.
Only a recount viii eonciusiveiy
prove that there were discrepancies
in the count. and present indica-
lions are that Ira W jayne. ths
Republican candidate who appeared
on the face OF unofficial returns &c
have been beaten for the sixth place
on the Wayne bench by Corporation
Counsel Harry J. pngemAn. viii
ask for the recount. Dngeman's IN
onicial lead originally was given a.
z2o. T. was reduced by 30 votes in
the FIRST survey 81 the ballots.
The sixteenth precinct OF the sev.
crth ward. which gave Dlngeman
isb votes and jayne about 40 n
under FIRE because The aE1res IN
the returns do not agree. Judge
nurfee has expressed the opinion
that the count here was crooked ID
In the event o. = recount com
1ittee probably com posed Of tvc
state senators and three member,
~ the state house ~ represents
tives, all residing outside OF VAN,
county. will make the check Their.
Is possibility that the state boar,
u canvassers may make the o.
ccunf
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
Leave the Hot City Behind
Eer That Cool Wonderland
Colorado

% you long 20 leave the dusty city
XmDnd. Get out In the big. open
|rneeA and breathe real air.
Well why don't your Glorious
|o1orndo invites you All you have
10 n 90 pack your outing toys
NJ camera and fishing rod. and
No one OF the comfy. home-like
nyIington trains 20 the one place
~ delights all summer vaoationists
<0seAt trout nshing In Colorado
- had better take the golf elubs
80. too
Ne the greatest place IN the world
The ch,i1ren 90 don't forget them.
all give you ali q store OF health
VIII last you through the year
~ ne explain the economy Of this
vacation Drop NE . postal and
- gladly send you full informa-
oDout hotels. ranches and board
p1oees No obligation--iust q
~ ne service OF the Burlington
~ Wests most deptndahle rsil-
Dupssss o.s Pas. As,. GA
Ni ". Js<sssn ava. Chi
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
HTTSH ARE
BATTLING IN
LENS SUBURBS

~ loads Of new tools, many
ngahs OF tram lines with trucks
roDete and two large engineer
-" Haig's statement con
-. -Morc than one-third Of our
[|oDners since the ninth were Ia
|r1nns.-
E~1stimats OF the booty taken at
wien and along the souchez river
nj available yet. but IL was ex-
n1fngiy large, including some six
- naval guns and many thousands
! Sonnds Of ammunition OF all cali
~. m FAR as eight-inch guns"
Dattle front dispatches today re-
led the Wild haste OF the German
DDope to withdraw great supplies OF
-. ammunition and guns out of
- 6oomed cities Of Lens and st.
noutin. Flames were 10 be seen
both towns from the British lines
~ holding the suburbs OF both
3leG-$b miles apart.
Jest such attacks az those on
'Dnehy were TO be expected from
~ Germans on the whole British
3ensive front. Unable 10 stem the
Wsrfui tide OF the British sdvsRoe
TIE two pivotal cities in their line
Lens and 81. Quentin--the Ger
80 were apparently concentrating
forces for counter.attacks at in
knediate points.
Occupation OF Dixmude by Bel
- troops. without opposition from
- Germans. gave hint TO experts
~ today that the Germans may
~ planning a retirement on a vasl
|n1e on that front Some believ,
- retreat might even carry thc
opmans back 10 The Belgian border
z 0uch maneuver would great!
orten the German line and there
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
MANY APPLY FOR
WORK ON FARMS

HARRISBURG. Pa. April IA
Sixteen men and three women ap
piled this morning AZ the Harris
burg once Of the state employment
bureau for farm work in response
10 an appeal issued Saturday BY
State Labor Commissioners Jackson
Should this rate be maintained a.
all bureau ofhces today II will mean
more than one hundred applications
on the FIRST dAy.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
LAWYERS TO AID
RED CROSS WORK

p. P. Folse. OF the bureau OF mer
bership OF the American Red Crors
addressed Detroit attorneys. Mon.
day morning in the court room ot
Presiding Judge p J. NJ. Hsliy Of
the Wayne circuit bench. He asked
the lawyers 10 take the stump" In
behalf OF the Red Cross membershlp
campaign in Detroit As The resui,
Of his address. members OF the D..
troit Bar association and the Detroit
Lawyers' club will hold a Joint Red
Cross meeting Wednesday mornlns
In the supervisory room In the
county building. when plans viii be
made for active cooperation on the
part OF the bsrristers.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-16
rurk, lntsrn U. 9. shln.

WASHINGTON. April is-The
department this morning had net
heard % the reported internmsni
Of the United States ship Scorpion
by Turkish authorities Cable To
ports forwarded yesterday declared
The Scorpion had been intsrned
when che was unable 20 leave port
within "a hours