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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-18

Tho Republican party ia fortunate
this time that Il ands within It's
tanks and Ia able to ofIer as candl.
Rlo for the important office Of state
preventative, q man Of Phil Nc
ughlln's character, ability and in
ggity The nominee during his resi-
lence Of two years and half here.
hns probably become better known to
n large number Of our citizens than
has any other settler IN the same
length Of time. His success during
that nerl0d Is a by-word, and his In
dnstry and energy have been donsplcu-
ously manifest. With a floor space Of
: only % by %: feet In his place Of
business he now ranks with and is
recognized as one Of the leading mer-
chants Of the city, and a permanent
asset to the town. II he succeeds In
climbing over his famous little counter
TO a seat In the legislative assembly OF
New Mexico many believe that he
win also achieve many splendid things
for the people Of Luna county. The
Republicans are satisfied that he needs
more room In which to maneuver and
an office Of public trust IN order that
his talents may be devoted to the well
/, fare Of the community.
/ Mr. Mclaughlin has played a con-
spicuOus part in every movement IN
Demlng which has had for Its object
the advancement Of the clty's interests
, and its reputation and good name
abroad. His zeal In promoting the
work Of the federal government here
In the present war crisis Is known and
appreciated In every part Of the conn
~. and many 0re willing to testify ia
the vigor and earnesness which he
has displayed In achieving the results
Of which We are all 81 proud and
which have redlomded to the honor oi
everyone living In this district.
Mr.. Mclaughlin Is unusually equip
ped for the position for which he has
becA nominated by his party. After
coming from the east he spent seven
years In chihuahua City and Parral
Mexico. MS an editor and newspaper
correspondent As a trained observer
and reporter he was engaged by the
Associated Press MS It's representative
at Columbus, n. NJ, when General
Pershlng was ordered into Mexico In
pursuit Of Francisco villa, and this
difficult position he filled IN an emil
ncntly satisfactory manner. Il was
during this assignment that the people
Of Columbus came 10 know and respect
Mr.. Mclaughlin. His experiences and
his association at various times with
the leading men Of the United States
and Mexico have given him that broad
vision aud sound Judgment which ut
man for Legislative work and entitk.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-18

him 70 act and speak wisely for an
entire section. n Is q personal friend
Of General Perthing, now commanding
the expedltlonary forces Of the United
States IN France, and has been COM
mended BY this great soldier for the
skill and astuteness which he dis
played in a position demanding tact,
diplomacy and discrimination. when
the slightest mlssthtement might have
been embarrassing to our government
and lead 10 many serious compiler
tions.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-18

AS means Of assisting the authori.
Ties In stamping ont Influenza. and Of
relieving the already OverwOrked staiI
Of nurses every woman with expert.
encc. training or simple willingness is
asked To volunteer rs a nurse.
Volunteers will register as soon az
possible al the Red Cross shop, Pine
Street. opposite the DemIng National
Bank.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-18
Red Cross Election Posin0ned.

The election ~ officers of Deming
Chapter, American Red Cross. will not
take place next week In accordance
with instructions from headquarters
The election will be held on November
2Oth, IL there is AT that time no dan
ger from influenza.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-18
THE TIRE YOU WANT

is the one that will give you the
most mileage wear. The first cost
Of a tire is a reliable guide only
when i adds up enough miles COW
cred at. the end. The tires we sell
are those that have a record Of long
mileage and consequently little cost
per mile Travelled. We invite You to
look at the records and you'll see
our tires are real tire economy.
elLPlN RUBBER WORKS
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-10-18

President Wilson's answer Is in ef.
feet an order to Germans 10 take the
helm from wilhelm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

BILL, At once, Senator Martin, Senator
Simmons, chairman OF the Finance
Committee. and Mr.. Kitchin asked for
a conference at the White House.
The three men returned to the Capi-
toll about 4:30 p. NJ. Immediately the
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
went into session to determine how long
1t would take to place the bill upon
the Senate floor.
In the midst OF the committees de-
alterations. Senator Borah. who was
strongly opposed TO recess, moved
for an adjournment until Monday.
This attempt to block the recess was
defeated by vote of Al to 10. and the
members OF the Interstate Commerce
Committee hurried upstairs to lend
Minis. France. Johnson california;.
Jones tWashington). New, Norris. Nh
gent. Snoot and Warren. all RepubIi-
cans. except Nugent, voted with Sena-
tor Borah.
The Senate Immediately went into
executive session, but after a short
time took recess for a few hours in
order 10 allow the committee to meet
again. Before the Senate returned. the
committee bad decided TO begin hear
ings on Tuesday on the telegraph and
telephone bill.
Senator Martin presented the recess
resolution at p. NJ, as privileged
matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
CONGRESS Fixes WHEAT
PRICE At S2.40 BUsHEL
House Adopts Amendment by Vote
of 100 to 100, After
Hot Debate.
NO DISCUSSION IN sENAr,
That Body Accepts Substitute for
S2.oO-Measure Now Goes to the
President, Who May Veto Agricul.
tural Bill.

WASHINGTON. July e-By agree
ment of both houses of Congress to-
day. the minimum basic price of wheat
was fixed at s2.40 bushcl. The agrt-
cultural appropriation bill. carrying
this provision as rider. was sent to
the President.
President Wilson late this afternoon
vetoed the bill because Of the amend :
ment 1t contained. fixing the price of
wheat The action was based on his
disapproval of any attempt by Con-
gress TO take from the food admins
tration the right to fix prices
The agreement brought to an end
the long controversy between the SEN
ate and . House which threatened TO
block all efforts to pass the agricul-
tural bill. \ majority In the Senate.
led by Senator'S from tho agricultural
States. had been holding out for a
minimum price of $3.50. and had re-
fused all overtures from the House to
recede from this position and allow
the food administration to proceed
without restriction in the matter of
fixing the prices.
Yesterday. however. the Senate
agreed to allow the House 70 vote
again on the question, and 1t was
brought up in the House this morn
ing by Representative Lever. of South
Carolina. chairman of the Agricultural
Committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
General Pershh7g
Describes Fighting
americans Capture German Prf-
soners in Chdtedu-Taicrry
Region.
IRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. July G.-The Ger
mans fed in disorder from the Bois
de In Roche to the Bots des ROCKETS
before the charging American infantry
during the operations in the vicinity
of Naux last Monday and Tuesday, Cen
eral PershinG reported in his com
rrunique for yesterday. received TODAY
a the War Department.. Tho hand-to-
hand lighting. the general said, was OF
short duration.
Artillery fire in support of the Amer
lean infantry was SO effective the
statement said. that communica ton be-
tween German battalion and regimental
Headquarters could be maintained only
ny Il single messenger dog.
This description OF the fighting
around NauN was given in the course
OF narrative OF events in the Vaux
sector, along the Marine, in Picardy, in
Lorraine. and in the Colmar sector dur
ing the early part of this week. Ar
t:ltery. machine-gun and aerial activity
was noted in nearly all of the sectors
with an unusual movement behind the
enemy lines along the Marine.
There also was heavy artillery fight
ing there and near Vaux, and in the
Marine sector enemy ammunition dumps
were destroyed by American artillery.
the statement operations ycster-
day told of the capture OF Germans by
American patrols in the Chateau
Thierry region and the repulse of a
hostile raiding party and two enemv
patrols in the Vosscs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
AusTRIANs AND ITALIANS
IN NAVAL FIGHT


LONDON. July 6.--Italian des;royers
engaged five Austrian warships on
Wednesday Off Pola and registered hits
on the hostile craft. says the Epoca of
Rome, according to Central News
dispatch.
The engagement lasted for fifteen
minutes. hostile flying machine was
brought down during the engagement.
tt Is claimed. The Italian forces suf-
fered no losses
The MessaS zero. of Rome. refers to
the battle having occurred on Tuesday.
and adds that explosions and fires were
observed aboard Austrian cruisers
In connection with the Pola engage
ment the Italian warships which made
the sortie into the Gulf of Venice on
gagged the land batteries of the AUS
TRANS at Tagliamento. where the river
OF the same name enters the sea- The
Messagero claims the Italians succeed
ed In sllencing some OF the guns.
According to the Austrian account
OF the battle, as reported from Amster-
dam. one of the Italian vessels was set
on hre, while another was damaged
1t is conceded that a few Austrians
were wounded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
RINGING PRAISE FOR
AMERIChN-A USTRALItN THOGPs
lpy Associated Press

10y Associated Press
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Friday, July 5-Along Tia
whole British front today the matn
topic of conversation was the remark
able success achieved in Thursda vs.
attack south OF The Somme by the
combined Australian and American
troops. assisted by a feet OF English
manned tanks.
Even the German prisoners admitted
ruefully that the drive had been con
Quoted with cleverucss and iuvinribit.
courage. TO this praise vas added =
telegram from Field Marshal Iia!; to
the force involved. including the Amcri-
can detachment. expressing his warm
congratulations on the victory which
attended the operations and on the
skill and gallantry with which IL was
executed.
Naturally. the main interest Of The
day was in the American soldiers who
had made their initial appearance 10
the battle line. and who fought %
fercely that they have established an
enviable reputation and drawn the pre-
diction that they would be second TO
none among hardy warriors
The Australians and Americans to-
day were holding their newly won
positions strongly. after having re-
pulsed series OF three counterattacka
during the night--onc on each flank
and third in the center. IN thcse
enemy assaults were thrown back
easily, and still more prisoners were
added to the large number taken yes
terday. while many of the hostile in
fantry perished in the attempts to re
gain that which they had lost Addi
,Ional reports confirm previous ones
that the enemy casualties Thursday
were exceedingly heavy. and TIM; the
German list OF killed was very long.
Net only did the. attacking forces work
hAyoc In TIM enemy ranks. but The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
AUSTRIAN LOSSES IN LAST
DRIVE NEARLY 100000
my Associated Press1

tBy Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, July 6-Austrian
losses in the recent unsuccessful often
sive against Italy and during the Ital-
ian counteroffensiv are estimated ut
between 100000 and 100000. including
at least $4,000 killed in an official dis
patch. to-day from Rome, based upon
testimony OF numerous prisoners.
The message says the Austrians per-
sist in beating the ground about posi-
lions captured by the Italians with a
strong but Intellectual artillery fire. It
adds:
prisoners taken at Monte Grappa
state the Austrians had no idea they
could be beaten from their strong posi-
tion in twenty minutes. The enemy's
losses were very heavy. his rear SER
vice was badly disorgnnized and the
troops feel the lack of baggage.
Seven Italians. who escaped cap
tivity. state the Austrians force ma
jority of the war prisoners TO work on
the second line under our fire"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

having asked il the Intervention would
be more opportune before or after the
success of the anti-BoIsheviki move
ment, kerensky replied that If the in
tervention were to be made in u demo-
cratic spirit. ii was desirable to make
1t as soon possible. lie added that
the government. which has Just con-
stituted itself in Siberia. is in close
communication with the democratic
parties in Russia. He made 1t known
that Mr.. Wilson Is very popular In Rus
sia."
The conference at the White House
this afternoon lasted just an hour and
thirtyfve minutes. having been called
at o'clock. Interest in the presence
of General March was particularly keen
iraSmNch as it is known that his pre-
vious advice to tho President has been
in opposition to participation by this
country in military intervention in
Russia.
His arguments have been based en-
tirely on the military obstacles in the
way. 1t is also known, however. that
the war college, within >the past few
days. has been studying additional data
supplied by the allied military experts
on this phase of the matter.
Secretary of State Lansing also is
understood to have been generally OPP
posed to intervention in the past out
of Difference to the tons of
Ambassador Francis. Recent events in
Russia. however, practically have shut
the State Department off from direct
communication with NoloEda, where
the ambassador has been located since
the transfer OF the Russian capital
from PctroGrad to Moscow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
Story of Business
Penetration Told

This morning Sir Watson Ruther-
ford, NJ. F., In nm interview pub
nshed In The Times-Dispatch, tells
how for yenrs the Huns hive been
systematically spying ON the trades
men and manufacturers of the world
for the purpose OF stealing their
business secrets.
The Intelligent young German
seeking n position, desiring to learn
the language and acquire business
experience, has bee. n familiar figure
In British and American enterprises.
Germany was preparing for n world
wide trade war.
Tint the remainder OF the world
will sit supinely md permit the Huns
to rcnp the advantage OF their long
continued larceny is beyond belief.
The allies Will shortly consider this
phase OF the situation for their de-
Tense In the event Of peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

government, backed. 1t is Understood
by the Endorsement of the Versailles
interallied war council. have almost
reached point where. II the United
States will not take part in n move
ment for intervention. they will pro-
coed without this country
Tho views Of this council are said to
have been communicated to the Presi-
dent by General Taskcr II. Bliss. the
American member of that body
There can be question that the
President desires to maintain a posi-
ton from which he may have a voice
In the measures to be taken in Russia
His previous attitude has been on
posed to amy action without invitation
from Russia His reference to Rus
STA in his Mount Vernon speech az
Tor the moment unorGanized and help
less" however. conceded the fact that
there is at present no government in
Russia qualified to give such invita-
ton. The Bolsheviki. who claim au-
thority, arc more and moro Identified
with the German influence inspiring
them.
Followers of Kercnsky, which Is the
element originally responsible for the
dethronement OF Car. is actively ure-
ing the United States to sanction inter-
vention.
Semi-of1cial dispatches to the French
Embassy to-day telling OF the declara-
tions made by Kerensky to the Socialist
group of the French Chamber of Depu-
ties. said in part:
"Kerensky said that in his opinion
the military intervention ought to con-
sist OF Japanese and American forces,
which should be joined as soon as pos
siblc by Russian forces. This inter-
vention should now be limited to oc-
cupying Eastern Siberia as far as Irk-
utusk. The Socialist deputy Bedouce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
lican. Mitchell ran second, but Hylans
plurality WAS oYarMhe ImlnR

lican. Mitchell ran second, but Hylana
plurality was overwhelming.
The dearest thing to Mr.. Mitchers
heart" said his former secretary, Tho
odore Rousseau, to-day. was desire
TO get into the lighting lines overseas.
r. seems too bad he did not 1.-Two long
enough to have his cherished wish
gratifed. Ho died for his country just
as much as the brave men who arc
dying in actual battle abroad
When the body Of Major M:tch.: ar
riHes here 1t is planned to place 1t,
attired in the uniform in which no
served his country. in corridor in the
City Hall. A public funeral gimilar to
that which was accorded Mayor Gaynor
will be held with the additional
solemnity of military atmosphere.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
Asks General Crowder
to Take Her Husband

WASHINGTON, July 8.-Ecceivcd
to-day mt tic Office OF ProvoSt-AIur-
shnI-CepcrnI Crowtlcr the foIIowsnS:
"Dcar U. So:
"My husband nst for me- to rote
for him a rekomet that he supports
his family lie ant done nothing but
drink lemon essence and play the
fiddle since 1 married hin, s years
nEO, and gotta feed Kids of hfscn.
Take him away ana ,relcoinc, for
need the grub and his bed for the
kids. mny bee you can get him to
cary n gun, for hes good on sauirels
md eating. Don't tell him, but take
him.
"P. Sic cant rote.o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

These figures show considerable
falling off in the rate OF British cas-
ua!tics reported as compared with
those OF week after week during May
and June when the effects OF the heavy.
German attacks on the British front
were revealing themselves In the cas-
ualty lists.
The June casualties reported, for in
stance, averaged approximately $4,000
n week. and for the last eight days
In June they were moro than $1,000
The total casualties reported during
May were l66.So2. or an average of
more than 10000 a week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
VIENNA ADMITS ITALIANS
PRESSED BACK AIsTRIASS
tBy Associated Press

VIENNA. July 6.-The battle at the
mouth OF the Piavc River ON The Italian
front continued yesterday, the Austrian
War Office announced to-day. The Aus
TRAN advance forces were pressed back
to their main body by the Italians.
Tho statement reads:
AT the mouth Of the Pave the fight
Ing continued yesterday. On the south
ern wing of our positions the enemy
succeeded in pressing US back towards
our main body.
''On the Venetian mountain front yes
terday the lighting activity was linz
tied to the artillery fire or both sides.
EARLY to-day tho Italians Launched.
renewed violent thrusts in the Solar re-
gion and near Asiago. The attempts
were repulsed."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
HUNS DEFEATED IN ATTEMPTED
RAID ON AMERICA
IBy Associated Press. ]

l'ARlS, July 6.-German troops last
night attempted to raid the American
sector in Lorraine. at Nivray. The War
oice announced to-day that the enemv
was completely repulsed in this effort.
rs he WAS in raiding attempts at points
on the French front
French dctachmcnts penetrated tho
German lines and brought back
prisoners.
Several raiding thrusts by the Ger
mans at Chaumc wood, upon the Amcri
ca sector At Nivray, and in the Vosces
were completely repulsed
Tho night was quiet or the re-
maindcr of the front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
COLLECTORS FIND STILL
ON SHOOTING CREEK
Deputies C"nfscntc Six Hogs BeinS
Fed on Waste From the E.stnhIish-
ncnt and Spill 500 Gallons.

LYNCHBURG. VA. July 6.--Deputy
Collectors Q. Y. Wood. II. G. Stultz. r..
l.. Bailey and l.. 4. Smith Friday raided
and destroyed two large Illicit stills on
Shooting Creek, Franklin County, sew
e!al miles from Endicott At one of
the stills the deputies conhscated six
hogs which were being fed on Stops
from the establishment. At that still
| sac gallons of beer" were spilled by
the officers. No arrests were made and
stills
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
HOUSE BALKS PLAN
FOR EARLY RECESS

tContinued From First Page.)
ator Martin. who is the Democratic
leader. said after he received the let
ter that he thought it impracticable
to deal with the bill now.
But early this afternoon. the Presi-
dent sent two letters to Senator Mar
tin. and Senator Pomercne. acting
chairman of the Interstate Commerce
Committee. pressing for action on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
ARTILLERY ACTIVE AT
SCENE or Hun DEFEAT
INV Associated Prss.l

BY Associated Press
LONDON. July 6.-The German ar
tillery was active last night IL the
region between Villers- Rretonncux and
the Ancre, northeast of .Amiens. where
the Australians. assisted by Americans.
have recently gained valuable ground.
according 10 to- days War Office re.
port.
The British statement reads:
I'VE captured q few prisoners in
patrol encounters in the neighborhood
of Ypres.
Hostile artillery has heen active be-
tween NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and ths
Ancre
There IS nothing further 10 report"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
AlRPLkNE IN NOSE DIVE
KILLS MAJOR MITCHEI
(Continued From First pagcl

Continued From First Pagc)
frequently mentioned as having shown
unusual daring.
Military matters were In fact some-
what OF hobby with Major Mitchell
while sti!l in civil life. and during his
mayora!ty even before the Uniteo
states entered the war he placed the
police department on a military basis.
He was credited with having brought
the police department. to the highest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

Hill 204 was one of the positions
which. figured in the sharp battle sew
seral days ago, when the Americans.
supported by the French. captured
Vaux Village and two woods. west OF
Chateau-Thierry,a north of the Marine.
The hill was not one OF the America II
detectives. but with their dash and
vigorf Pershing's troops carried the
fighting up the slopes OF the hill and
cid not draw back until they had in
ficted fearful losses on the German
occupants who held the height in great
strength.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
BRITISH CASUALTY LIs~
For WEEK Is 17aS
IBy Associnted Preaa. 1

by Associated Preas.J
LONDON. July G.-Britisn casualties
reported during the week ending to-
Gay reached an aggregate OF 1886
The losses wcrc divided as follows.
Killed or died OF wounds-Onicers
40: men, 1886.
Wounded or missing-OHicers. 413:
men. l4.1S7.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

state OF efficiency perhaps known In
the city's history. Major Mitchell was
strong advocate of preparedness. In
his recent mayoralty campaign. rum
ming on a Fusion ticket against Hylan.
regular Democratic candidate. his chief
issue was Amercanism. He had
against him also Morris Hilquit, So
cialist. and William NJ. Bonnet. Repuo-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
JAPAN REFUSES TO ACT
UNLESS RII0IIIiSr - NAVE.

TOKYO. July 6.-Japan Will not even
consider Intervention in Russia until
the United States joins England and
France in requesting n Siberian expe-
dition. according TO best information
to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
RESUMPTION OF DAIRY rKCEr,.T'
| 81 WY SL.REICE YORK RIVER IL \ L,

Effective June Goth. steamers of the
York. River Line will sail daily. except
sunday: Leave Baltimore 600 T. NJ,
arrive Richmond following morning
s:i5 o'clock. leave Richmond $40 p
~. daily, eNccp: Sunday, leave West
Point C:15 l.. NJ. arrive Baltimore 7
A. NJ
Tickets. state rooms. etc. $40 East
Main street and Main Street Station
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

supporting artillery maintained a m ost
destructive fire over the German ter
ritory.