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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
COURT ACTIVITIES

Judge Raymond Il. RYAN leiI Tor
Silver Civ Yesterday morning. alter
giving attention To minor court mat
ters. divorces. etc, for several daNN'
Wednesday. he accompanied lh'-
trice Attorney Naught to Columbus,
where they spent a greater pan 'i
the day. The Judge reports an "h-
usually interesting session oi court
nt Hillsboro. lie informs the uraph 70
ic that he will be in Demlng, Sa'ur-
day evening. TO listen to 1uo-warrah'o
proceedings. wherein the present
hoard of education of district No. l.
has been cited to give reasons WHY
they should hold the offices they NO"
occupy. At this hearing 1t Is onlN
anticipated that the question ci g'
inc a further hearing will he taken
into consideration.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
CLASSY JUNIOR
SENIOR BANQUET
Finest Gathering Of Present School
Year and a Great Credit to the
Demlng Public Schools
MOST BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS
Five Of the Boys viii Wear the Uni
form of the U. s. A. as Soon as
They Get Their Diplomas

The junior senior banquet at the
Harvey house last Friday evening
was the classiest school event Deming
has seen in many years, and reflect
ed, in an eminent degree, the quality
of educational goods Deming is put
ting across.
The table decorations were among
the most exquisite ever seen in that
popular hotel, blue and white. The
class flowers, red roses for the SEN
iors and sweet peas fer juniors, were
shown in real roses and hand painted
sweet peas, artistically designed and
painted as place cards by Mrs. Doro-
thy White Blue. Red maline extended
the entire length of the table and
dainty silk flags We're used with ex-
cellent effect. Large silk flags indi-
Gated the seats of the of the five young
men who will soon wear the uniform
of the |. 5. A., having already en-
listed IN Company l., Capt Clyde
Earl Ely, commanding. Wells Ruth
erford. Robert leargin, Robert Go
forth, Hugh Burr and Alva McDou-
gal are student soldiers.
Red, white and blue parasols COW
cred the chandeliers.
Following the delicious banquet,
perfectly served, Cyril Measdey ably
otficiated as toastmaster, responses
of most pleasing character being
made as follows;
"Hours We've Spent Together"
Miss Una Bedichek, principal Of the
high school.
after Graduation, What Miss
Launi Conner, junior presideni.
"Then and Now"-Supt. J. b. Tay.
lor.
"The Senior Class"-Robert Go.
forth.
ID. H. ;. Athletics''-Roberi
Spain.
'Dream of Seniors"-Ilnbert Rue
bush.
Here's to Seniors"-Mabel Car
ter.
Toast to Juniors Olive
Whitehill, senior presidnet
Artistically executed Scotch folb
folk dances were given by Misses
Shirley Smith. Lucille Long and Hell
en- Hubbard.
Altogether the banquet was one OF
TCoNTINUEp on PAGE EIGHT
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
ARMY AVIATOR KILLED

The tragedy that occurred at the
aviation field at Columbus. Tuesday,
is accurately described in the follow
ing letter received by Mrs. I. A. Ken
Won from her husband, Lieut.. Kenyon.
chief surgeon of the areo squadron
at Columbus. Describing the catas-
trophe. DIR. Kenyon says;
I'VE had quite an exciting time here
this morning. Capt. Dunsworth let;
the ground with "a. about $50, to
try out u machine, aS they were go
ing to fly to FL Paso to show the
bankers convention how good the
army could fly. lie took as passen-
ger Can't. Melchoir McEberts, one OF
the men that came from the school
and was ordered to Columbus, OHIO
H. the areo school there, on duty, and
was TO leave this morning at LAO
We noticed him after twenty minutes
of flight coming in pretty low and
as he got near the adobe house neal
the railroad track, his machine act
ed queer. She came straight dow
in a left spiral dive for about ~,
feet. hitting her nose in the ground
I've all made for it and wher
they got there they were both in thu
debris. but not much movement. AZ
soon as we got them out the ambu
lance was there TO take them to thu
hospital. McEbert's left leg was
mass of Jelly. and his left arm wa
broken, and he had MANY wounds
about the face. lie only lived si'
hours.
"Flying is not a perfect art yet.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
LIEUT.. BECHTEl ADVANCED

Second Lieut.. Ilermon +. Beehtel
has been advanced to first lieutenant
in the federal service and will con
tinue his very efficient work in Co.
~, where his ser = * have h.rr
very much appreciated for the past
wear Lieut.. Bechtel occupied vari-
Gus positions of trust during his bor-
der service and this promotion is a
recognition of his ability to do con-
structive work.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
ELY PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN

The many friends of Lieut.. Clyde
Earl Ely will he very glad to know
that he has been promoted to the
rank of captain in the federal serv-
ice, and ha, been appointed to the
command of Co. a."
His efficient service ON the border
has commended him to the military
authorities and his service in the
navy has given him thorough knowl'
edge of military affairs.
Capt. Ely reports splendid progress
in recruiting without conscription
The roster contains nearly sixty
names and twenty men have been en-
listed. who could not withstand the
medical examination.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLUB
HOOVER FUND BULLETIN

Sunday, MAY 21ta, vii! Doe Be!tia
Relief Church Offering Day through
ont the State. The officers in charge
of the relief fund are making - -pe-
cial effort to interest the church-go-
ing people on that day, aud seek the
cooperation of the pastors m charge
of the various congregations.
Col. Willard :. Ilopcwell, IN charge
of the relief fund in New Mexico, ls-
sues the following statement
Every American citizen should be
interested in Belgium welfare. There
are a million and quarter bahies IL
the tiny kingdom to be fed by the "nl
side world. and We should take lh'
lead in tins noble work. ASK The
various pastors in the state To an
nounca a Church Relief Offering
Sunday. May 21th, and ask their con.
gregations for a special contributor
To be added Ia our luilu'
The Roman Catholic churche'
have had such day and good 81
ed sum of money was raised for TIM
purpose. We ask the Protestan
churches to do as much
Inless America doeS feed thes'
babies, they will he cXtcrmlnated tn
tirely within short time, Ihs
a most worthy cause, one which W
should take an active interest.
Contributions should be torwarde'
to the Rocky Mountain Club lloo''
Fund. for relief in Belgium, AIbu
nueroue. y. NJ.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
DR.. MORAN H0N0RED

DR.. VI. j. Moran, secretary Of thr
state board of Dental Examiners, ha
Just been retained in that office for
another four years and was one of
the honored guests at the governor
banquet at Santa Fe during the meet
ing of the board last week. DR.. Mo
ran has been notified TO attend u
meeting Of the General Medical Board
at Washington, TO consider natter
of great Importance at the office OF
the Council Of National Defense, bul
rs he was engrossed in the duties oi
state affairs, it was impossible for
him to attend the Washington meet
ing.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
ACCIDENT TO PICNlcERS

A party of young people drove 10
the mountains Sunday to enjoy lii
tie picnic, and in crossing a narrow
ledge. city carrier, J. IL. Rucker, an.l
Frederick Powell loosened a hug.
rock, Rucker failing in such man
ner rs to break two ribs.
The party included Misses Shirle,
Smith, Mary Helen Atkins, Louise Nc
kissick, Margaret Long, Olive and
Alice Whitehill. PER- Barracks and
and Mrs. a. j. Barracks, chaperone
Roy Phillips, Jack Huxtable, Robert
Goforth. Tom Moran. Gerald Butler.
Leon Robbins, Frederick Powell, }. Ii.
Rucker and Alva McDougal.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
jOHN WADDlLL DEAD

Word was received Yesterday from
Las Vegas announcing the death oil
Jobn :. Waddill, son of Major ana
Mrs James r. Waddill. The re
mains will be received here tomorrow
morning and laid 10 rest IN the al
,erpoou. the funeral being held from
the late home ON W. Pine street Rev
w r. Foulks paying the last tribute
of a friend.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18

Manager +. ID. Osborn informs the
"raphic that orders for million cans
nave been approved for the Deming
and Hondale factories. the Hondale
branch having 100000 now on hand.
One of the exhausters have already
been shipped from Buffalo and the
other is booked for ;une 10. The
labelling machine for The Deming fac
Tory will be shipped from Baltimore
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18

A. d. Davies. of Arizona. has in
vented a machine that shaves the or
dinary soap weed into COW feed that
makes bossy laugh and grow fat.
The machine can be made and oper-
ated at small expense and the inven-
tor figures that it can manufacture
20 tons per day or more under favor
able conditions.
There are millions of toss Of this
perfectly useless plant that can by
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
COW FEED MADE OF SOAP
WEED AT DOLLAR A TON

this means be turned into practical
use any month of the year. This
feed is also good for goats and sheep.
The inventor would like to manu-
facture these machines in Deming
and invites all COW men in this vicin-
ity TO meet him at the Chamber of
Commerce. Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock. and carefully investi-
gate the proposition that cannot fait
to interest all stockmen,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
BACCALAUREATE BY
PRESIDENT Grille
interesting Week Of Commencement
Activities, Beginning Sunday
Morning, May 9th
CLASS OF FOURTEEN MEMBERS
Senior Glass Play Tuesday Evening
Capt. Watson's Address Wed
nesday-8th Grade Friday

Commencement week in the Deming
schools will open on Sunday morning,
May 9th, when DIR. A. d. Grille, pres
ident of the New Mexico Agricultural
College, will deliver the baccalaureate
sermon. On the evening of Tuesday,
May 10Th, will occur the class play
at the Crystal theatre. On Thurs
day evening, May 3lst, the com
mencement address will be delivered
AT the Crystal theatre by Captain
John c. Watson, and on Friday ev-
ening, June lst, the eighth grade play
will be presented. upon which occa
sion The students will receive their
diplomas. Details will be published
next week.
Nigh School Graduates
Alice Louise IIiler. Olive Elizabeth
Whitehill. Moyses IIolguin Soltero,
Dora Jean Num-. Eulah Elizabeth
llolstein. Nonnie Lois Rogers, Irene
Roach, Es~ic Grace Emery, Winnifred
Houston Doak. Robert Floyd Spain.
Josephine VI. Latham. Anne Barbar,
jacobson, Priscilla Harriet White
hill. Horace Wells Rutherford.
Eighth Grade Graduates
Eldie Maudie Berry, Ina Isabelle
Billingslea. Edith May Bgham, Bes
sic Browning, Adalinc Chiantarctto.
Winnie l.. Davis, Anna Laura Doak.
Joyce Fannie Evans. Anna Mary En-
cry, Ethel Blanch f'inney, Elizabeth
Clara Johnson, Leila +. Kelley, Jose
phine Naleska Leifler, Emily Lucille
Long, Clarissa S. Leggett, Reina |.
Munson, Mersel Milford. Jesus Caro-
lima Mier. Manuela Margarita Mier
Marguerite B. Moran, Lois 7. Mcclure
Mayme Kathlyn Province, Z. Eliza
beth Stritzinger, Lucille Raithel. Eu-
nice Kathlyn Rogers, Viola Elenora
Sipe. Lucille Ward, Velma Neoma
Williams, Zelma Neoma Williams
Frank NJ. Daniel, John Miles Dekard
Bertrand l.. Ehrman. Ernest Ezra,
Foulks, William Eugene McKissick
Lee Millard, Leonard Calvin Minis
flay Orley Peterson. Frederick o
Rosch, Juan Holguin Romero. CLAUDE,
Wallace Stump, Walter Thomas, Ar
thur Kendrick Thomas, Edward Key
onton.Evans Mayo, Lillian Holiday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
ORDERS FOR 100000 CANS
APPROVED FOR OUR FACTORIES

very soon and will have capacity oi
10000 per day. Mr.. Osborn Is get
ting only the finest and most approx
ed machinery.
In connection with tins. the inter
esting story published in another col
umn, will give assurance that WC
shall have all the cans we want.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
NORDHAUS NAMED
FOR LUNA COUNTY
MN CAsLeR Is COUNTY AGENT
County Organization Mas Asked the
state for Means 10 Furnish Seed
and Oil TO Farmers

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ihr Governor ""s "PP'"''" :"
Errr of Roswell a. state dispnrsihe
...ut to have charge of the disburs-
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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
LADIES ORGANIZE
COUNTY WAR BOARD
WATChwORD, COOPERATION"
Very Interesting Report by Mrs. r.
C. hoffman, Delegate to the State
Meeting al Santa Fe

mass meeting OF patriotic women
of Deming and Luna county was
held at the CRYSTAL theatre. Moniay
afternoon, Mr. J. q Nor, president
pre- Iding. Mis- ina Bedichek. prin.
cipal of the high school, officiating
rs secretary. The high school was
dismissed IN honor { the event and
many people came IN from the out
lying districts.
y constitution and bylaw was
read by the secretary and was held
open Tor necessary change 10 con
form To the state constitution
Mrs. X. {. Hoffman. Luna coun-
ty'~ delegate To- the state meeting al
Santa fe, gave most interesting
report. The suggestions she offered
being such a. will he a eyry great
help to the local organization. She
brought out the fact that New Mex
leo only produces 30 per cent ol
what 1t consumes. She also brought
out the idea that New Mexico wa,
facing the greatest crisis IN lis ma
tlonal history, referring to the report
by Senator Champion, chairman OF
the State War Board
Among other things, she stated
the concensus of opinion was that
municipal markets be established
and this will he done in Deming II
accordance with the suggestion OF
the state committee and the plan out
lined by Mrs. Moir. chairman of tn,
local organization.
The name of the officers of thu
state organization are as follows
President, Mrs " t. Lindsey
Santa fe; first wee president, Mrs
Arthur kellum. Albuquerque; Secon,
vice pres ident, Mr. II. q. Hammond
Clayton; secretary. Mrs. /. l.. Mey
ers. Las Vegas treasurer, Il. VI. Fer
guson. Tyrone. delegates NJ large
Mesdames Lindsey and kelum, Mrs
Roland Harwell. Of Estancia: Waite
Danberg, of Pennington; r. NJ
Ferguson. of Tyrone, Char
men Judicial districts First dis
trict. Mrs. Wm. Palmer, Pennington
second district. Mis- Amelia McFie
Gallup; third district, Mrs. llenr,
Stoes. Las Cruces; fourth district
Mrs. j. NJ Cunningham, Las Vegas
fifth district, Mrs. j. g. Stalker
Clovis sixth district, Mr.. Il. VI. Fer
guson, Tyrone; seventh district, Mrs
II. G. Mechem, Socorro; r'ghth dis
trict. Mrs. II. q. Hammond. Clayton
The chairman called upon william
t. Holt to give a report Of what tn
Luna county war board had done, an
to give something of an idea of wha
NAV be- expected from the state 1
support of the farmers OF Lnn
county. Among other things he sal
that New Mexico Is the first state t
properly organize along the lines q
food preparedness and agriculture
conservation. He reported that
conference with John VI. Sully ha
revealed the fact that the state vi
deal very literally with the farmer
of Luna county, and outlined tn
plan which has been adopted by ii
state war board. the substance
winch Is that all applicants for loan
will be- referred to the county agent
appointed by the state agricultu'
college and paid Tor BY the stat
who will IN turn refer the matter
the central committee. which l. con
posed of Frank l.. Nordhaus, pres
lent: e. l.. Baker, vice president
John {. O'Leary. secretary and WI
lard +. Holt, treasurer. The appl
cant will he required to furnish
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
PLENTY OF OIL

'Iou will please say through
' Graphic that we have now con-
' tracts signed by responsible oil
companies that agree to deliver
up to 100000 gallons of oil, if
' want it, or only half that
amount if We don't need it," re-
marked j. NJ. Emery of the board
of directors of the farmers as
sociation, this afternoon.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18

Miss Kathleen Sullivan has return
ed from Anthony, where she has been
spending the summer with her sister
aud other relatives.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
NICE THINGS ABOUT DeMlNG

Gen. Henry \. Greene: You
' have the least evidence OF graft
of any place | have seen
Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy,
' VI. e. conditions almost ideal"
Lieutenant Colonel BerlSch:
' III was here twenty two wears
' ago, and feel almost like one of
: YOU"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18

DIR. and Mrs. VI. J. Moran, accom-
oanied by Judge Ryan, DIR. Brady,
Mrs. Magnuson. Mrs. Helms and Miss
Theresa Clark drove to Santa Fe and
Hurley, Sunday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18

Developing aud printing, the best
in town, at Rosser Drug Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-05-18
Aid Plan Formulated

The council of defense committee
That formulated the aid plan was com
posed of J. NJ. Sully, c. r. Brice and
hniracio Gallegos.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
CITY LOSES IT'S CASE
ON BANK TAX QUESTION
ant Nationals Contention Against
City Assessment.

Judge Richardson yesterday is
sued orders in a number of cases In
volvinE the question OF taxation,
which he has had under consideration
for some time.
A most important one was that in
which the Merchant National bank
had protested against the imposition
OF tax by the city OF $40 on It's
capital. surplus and undivided profits.
as against the state law Of thirty
cents on the hundred dollars. The
bank contended that individual hold
ers Of stock should be taxed as on
Intangibles. and this view was sus-
tanned by the court. The city will
carry the case to the supreme court
This being in the nature OF test
case. 1t is presumed that the other
banks will hold themselves in abey-
ance until the upper court acts.
Another question which goes
against the city is that OF Stewart NJ
Woodward. executor for his fathers
estate who fought the tax assessment
upon similar groundsJthat individuals
should paw such taxes as might be
proper and not the estate itself This
case will also go to the supreme
court.
The Judge held that Hollywood
Cemetery company is subject to tax
alton on intangibles, for the years
from 1908 to 1916. inclusive. amount
inE to about $4,000. The company
will take this case to the appellate
court.
The Southern Stacks Yards COM
pany was allowed the su mof S63.500
AS proper price for ground con-.
demned for the use of the Richmond
Terminal company in the building Of
tho new union station on upper Broad
street. This sum had been contest.
ed by some of the holders OF prop.
egty involved In the Transaction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

claiming that up what you claim, to he Or
do great deal to draw the temperance votes to you
on no DOUBT remember my vigorous protest
attack Dr. Cannon. To make my position clear
on April 20. 1915. - '01
IT you have any political Judgment at all It
Is that it would be very harmful to in any way
the minds Of our present friends. charging that
f nr. cannon a, has formed or will form
leaders to defeat you. II this is insisted upon
be- Inc taots OF the matter as do would
pa a which would. indeed. be one of the sad
not deserve it," ~
nnong Its way from your office to the office OF the
News Leader which is recognized one of the bit
could be possible but after ~s Senator
Mathews explained to me just how you told him the
which was substantially as DR.. Cannon stated in
{ RsT .ck o. ND K
SSM 1E 70 ToI1 e IEG . NIT W9D BE
IF REMAINID QUIET Any longer. NIGER "o'ih
How could you. calm and calculating 5 you are
sna as ne 8. xrt m have the
But at this time all ! care to say is. to pro
gave out for publication letter addressed to
me soliciting funds to save the virsinian from
Its financial embarrassment"
when you know. and knew when you wrote those
words that DR.. Cannon did not make the charge
admitted to senator Mathews? mat you
justice demands it, AS DR. CANNON HAS BEEN
sLANDERED BY YOU IN THE SAME MANNER
WHICH THE WET NEWSPAPERS AND THE, TTHr
DERWORLD HAVE BEEN sLANDERINC7 HIM
FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS HIS CHAR.
ACTER STAND PURE UNIMPEACHED, AND HIS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS HAVE DONE MORE M
PURIFY THE POLITICS IN VIRGINIA THAN All,
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS COMBINED Ann
WHEN HE SUCCEEDS IN PUTTING THE IyNTrED
STATES DRY. EVERY WORTHY SON or THI,
COUNTRY SHOULD TAKE OFF THEIR HATS TO
HIM. ~
iJwH.r very truly yours. !. w. Hor,cu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
HOUGH DROPS POLLARD
{ special 70 The virgin!an.,

Especial TO The Strgtn4an.)
Norfolk Va Aug MFR J. w. Hough, formerly
president of the Anti-Saoon League OF Virginia. and
OF the influential citizens OF Norfolk, has
withdrawn his support from John Garland Pol
lard in his campaign for the nomination for COVER
This the most serious setback that the candi-
dacy OF Pollard has suffered in this city. which is
regarded as one of his strongholds. Mr. Hough was
of the original supporters of the attorney
and II his guests that more than year ago
a conference of prominent he'll TO launch
the Pollard campaign in Norfolk and vicinity.
In a letter Mr.. Pollard today Mr.. fIough
both explains why ne cannot support Pollard and
throws light the motive of the Pollard peo-
pie trying connect DR. Cannon with the
ganization wing OF the Democratic party. MIR Housh
friends invited meet him Mr.. Houghs guests.
greatly the amazement and discomfort of his host
proceeded to unjustly abuse DR. Cannon and the An
tsaloon League officers claiming that to show up
wha, YOU claimed to be Dr. Gann9ns connection
YOU"
and is frank and bold in defining his position. He
plainly tells Mr., Pollard that after learning from
Mr.. Pollard's own statement how DR.. Cannon's con-
Leader once and "READING YOUR sIANDERoUs
TRUE TO TEMPERANCE AND HUMAN WORTH
IF REMAINED QUIET ANY LONGER" Mr.
Hough's defense of DR. Cannon is strong and charac
Text Of Mr.. Hough's Letter.
Mr. Hough's letter is of the most interesting
features of the campaign. 1t is follows;
Norfolk. Va. August l. 1911
Hon John Garland Pollard.
Richmond. Va
Dear Sir:
I am you have been expecting to receive
letter from long before this, Withdrawing
support from you, owing to the fact that April
3, 1917, you my guest dinner in Norfolk,
which there present about forty 1--WE invited
friends. The object of the meeting was to launch
your campaign in Norfolk. You were left free
choose your topics and TO my amaxement and great
discomfort. You proceeded to very unjustly abuse
DR.. Cannon and the Anti-saloon league officials,