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! a.v,,e covenant Not AeeeptabIe

Having had time 60 consider the mat
ter, neither congress nor majority or
the people are disposed to accept the
league Of nations covenant as IL has
been drawn. The senate In its delib-
erations has developed several points
notably the ones that permits war on
the account OF foreign interests, and
suggests, at least that this country
submits matters OF domestic policy to
the league-that will have to be re-
ylsed. The senate WI take no chances,
though politically the majority party
Is afraid 10 raise II as an issue.
There are n great many people that
favor the league that do 10 without
thinking the thing out well. They say !:
We'll, we know the old system didn't
keep us out of war, so why isn't the
league worth trylngr They forget
that we have been happy and pros,
porous people under the guidance OF
the principles OF our patriotic fathers--
that we have made war and peace on
our own account and without outside
pressure.
They ask for a referendum in declar-
ing war. This proposal too is not well
considered. The American people are
quite warlike when their "dander" Is
up and are far more liable to precipi-
tate trouble than our representatives
are. Most Of our wars began by fore
ing orr leaders into il by public opin-
ion and often against their better
judgment. Don't believe that the peo-
pie won't make war,
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Deming BENEVOLENT Guild

As an aid to the Deming Benevolent
Society, n guild will be organized at
10 n. m. Thursday, Aug. 81 at the De
ming Chamber OF Commerce. the pur-
pose OF which II to sew for the needy
ana otherwise assist them. The guild
will he the workshop Of the greater
organization to help increase the fund
by giving teas, socials, Entertainments,
etc
The members OF the society feel that
every woman OF Deming interested In
the worthy work should save cast-off
garments of wool and cotton and give
them to the society. II the garments
cannot he worn as they are, the best
part Of them should he cut out, cleaned
and pressed and laid away with the
guild to he made into chlldrens' clothes.
In unity there is strength. and by the
anited efforts Of the women of the city,
there Is no end to the good that can he
accomplished In the way OF relieving
want Anyone desiring further infor-
nation should call on Mrs. Almy at the
chamber of commerce building or tele-
phone Mrs. #. ID. Vlckers at No. 269.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12
Frank w. Taylor Back

Frank w Taylor. president Of the
Deming Blsbee OIL and Production CO.,
came back from Bisbee, Ariz.. with
the news OF the financing Of his com
pany. With this encouraging news he
is going ahead with the spudding In OF
his rig on the well 51s miles west OF
the city. The small rig Is stuck In the
mud Mt the present time, but Mr.. Tay-
lor hopes to get 1t In place within a
week. In the mean time the larger rig
win be Forthcoming just as soon as the
small rig is through the drift
Geologist L. A. Holmes. who located
the well. has become so much impressed
with the possibilities Of finding oil here
that in the future he will give all his
time to the development of the Deming
Bisbee holdings. At present he Is In
Michigan In the interests OF his com
pany. He is expected to be here soon.
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AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS
HELD MEETING AT ARM0RY

The officers and committe members
OF the Claud Close Howard Post Of the
American Legion met Wednesday eve
ming at the armory and decided to hold
smoker at s O'Clock next Thursday
evening at the armory, TO which all
formes soldiers, sailors and marines
are invited. The smoker is preliminary
to n big membership campaign that is
to be launched early In September.
AS large an attendance at the smoker
next Thursday as is possible is to be
desired, as the organization Is TO adopt
a constitution and bylaws, and In
other ways complete the organization
There will be smokes for the crowd
and the entertainment committee has Il
program Of interest to offer.
To protect the interest Of the coun-
try, II is hoped that the legion will be
fully organized soon, In order to make
It's influence felt in definite way. In
the present unsettled condition OF af-
fairs most anything can happen, and It
Is up to those that have defended the
nation on the battlefield TO get into the
harness and help put the county on
safe footing in a domestic way. Also,
there are certain rights Of the veterans
that need consideration and with unity
much may be accomplished. Every vet.
eran Is needed within the organization
that their efforts may count. Whether
or not you are now members OF the
organization, get in touch with the
comrades and bring them in to the post
The first buttons have been received
and Il Is promised that buttons for al
members win be available by the end
of the month II the names can be put
on the rolls. The button is n classy af-
fair, consisting OF the official victory
badge with n blue and gold border
hearing the name of the organization.
Every comrade ought to he wearing
one. Also, the national publication is
being issued and should go TO every
veteran OF the great war to keep him
in touch with the policies for which
the legion stands.
Get into the game, for the major Of
fensive Is about TO be launched.
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Hand Grenade on Door

The Rev. II. ]. Kerns of the Mexican
mission church across the tracks was
Gpen startled one day last week to
lind service hand grenade dangling
from his door knob on his return from
a ministerial visit. II didn't look good
to him 50 he called Chief Of Police jim
Kealy. Jim hung the Internal machine
up and called on Capt, Clyde r. Ely,
as a supposed expert in explosives, to
dispose OF the machine. The captain
oozed around, hut decided that the war
was over and that it was too late to
become hero by getting blown to
kingdom come by prying into the in
nards of the engine of destruction. Our
efficient chief of police still has the
grenade and can't think Of any good
way to>dispose of it. Capt. Ely sug-
gested in his helpful way that II might
be thrown in an abandoned well or set
off with n stick Of dynamite.
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Gets Facts On Mexico

Washington, Aug. 9.-Determined
not 10 spare time or resources In its
efforts TO uncover the whole state Of
the relations between the United
States and Mexico including facts OF
Mexican infringcments on American
rights during recent years. the three
members OF the subcommittee named
late yesterday by Chairman Lodge OF
the senate foreign relations committee
today were preparing for their work.
The subcommittee consisting Of Sen
ators Fall, New Mexico, aud Brandegee,
Connecticut. republicans, and Smith,
Arizona, democrat, was appointed un-
der authority Of resolution OF which
Senator King Of Utah was author. II
was expected that only preliminary
features Of the investigation would be
dealt with. pending disposition OF the
treaty with Germany.
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Killed by Lightning

John II. Isbell, 81 years old. was
struck by lightning about Z O'Clock Fri
day morning during the shower Of rain,
and was apparently almost instantly
killed The tragedy occurred ON the
George Z. Watkins place. Mr. lsbell
was hoeing in the garden and was seen
to walk toward the house. Failing to
arrive search was made and his body
found. He was brought 10 the j A.
Mahoney mortuary where the body IS
being held awaiting word from two
sisters I'm Texas, the Misses Mary and
Tommy Isbell.
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AMERICAN LEGION SMOKER
NEXT THURSDAY EVENING

. Comrades OF the Claud Close
Howard Post OF the Aemrican
Legion, and all other veterans OF
the world war. are urged 10 lie
present at the smoker 10 he givon
at o'clock next Thursday eve
ming at the Deming Armory. Not
only TO set themselves there hut
10 inform all the comrades they
are In touch with that they may
b. present and affiliate them
selves with the organization that
Is going to be the one big sta
blizing influence In these troubl-
ed times.
The local post has been organ
lied by only few Of the en-
thusiasts Of the city and county
and TO bc effective must have the
support Of all the veterans. This
IL will have no trouble Of get
ting In time. but there Is every
need for haste In the matter.
Come out and talk Il over with
the rest Of the boys.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12
Weather and Crop Conditions

There was continuation OF highly
favorable weather during the week,
which was warm, partly cloudy and
showery. A few local down pours oc-
CURED. with delayed traffic and dam
aged fields, Toadways and bridges. Dry
land crops are thriving and range
continues unusually good, with stock
doing well. The outlook for winter
range Is already most promising. The
harvest of winter wheat, rye, oats and
barley continues along with threshine
and cutting Of some Of the late second
crop OF alfalfa In northern districts
Much prairie hay. Is being cut. and Is
curing finely. Corn Is tasseling and
sinking; beans setting heavily. Big
shipments OF cantaloupes continues
from the lower Rio Grande, and pick
ing. packing and shipping Of pears un
der way.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12
Forest and Field Clerk Examination

The United States Civil Servise Com
mission announces an open competitive
examination on August 23rd. 1919, IN
secure eligibles from which to make
certification to fill vacancies as they
may occur I'm the position Of Forest
Clerk at an entrance salary Of $l,1O0
year and $1,000 per year In the For
est Service: positions of field clerk,
(male and femalel at salaries up 10
SIPS per month, in the Reclamation
Service, and positions requiring the
qualifications tested by the examina-
tion I'm other branches Of the service.
Both men and women will be admitted.
The following subjects win he given
Spelling. stenogFaphy, copying from
rough draft, copying from plain copy.
elements OF bookkeeping. penmanship,
letter writing and arithmetic.
The examination Is open to all citi-
zens Of the United States who meet
the requirements.
For application and examination
blanks. call ON or addres the Local
Secretary. Civil Service Commission.
Deming. n. NJ.
Applications should he properly exc
cuted and filed without delay.
r. NJ. PERKINS, Sec..
Local Board. Civil Ser. Examination.
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TO TURN OVER
ARMORY PLANT
Equipment Of the Armory. Hostess
House with Cottages, and SWIM
ming Pool 10 be Managed
w. c. c. $. is COOPERATING
Community Service Incorporated, VIII
Take Up Work In Connection With
Luna County Community Service

Resolutions are to be submitted TO
the New York City office OF the War
Camp Community Service. asking that
the equipment of the Deming Armory,
hostess house with cottages, and the
swimming pool, be turned over as soon
as possible TO the executive committee
Of the Luna County Community Ser
vice Association This decision was
made last Wednesday by the members
present at the regular weekly lunch
con at the armory following report
by Chairman A. A. Temke OF the ex-
ecntlve committee OF the local organs-
zatlon. which feels that II IL now ready
10 assume the responsibility for the
CARRYING on the community enterprises.
The activities win be carried on In CO.
opcration with the newly organized
Community Service, Inc, n corporation
that ~ taking the places vacated by the
War Camp Community Service.
The entertainment committee apoint-
ed at the last regular luncheon made
such success with Its work that II
was retained with the unanimous con-
sent OF those present Clyde Earl Ely
presided at the luncheon last Wednes'
day and the Rev. w. G. Childress was
chosen to take the part OF host at the
next luncheon tomorrow.
Frank w. Taylor, president OF the
Deming Bisbee OIL and Production Co.
spoke briefly OF the operations of his
concern here and predicted that there
would be something doing here In oil
in the near future that would surprise
those that have not taken the product
ion Of oil In the Mlmbres Valley very
seriously.
The last luncheon was served by tho
women Of the Methodist church and II
was one OF the finest that the organlza
tion has yet had the pleasure OF en-
loving
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12
A ROOsier-Hen

II the Rev. W. r. Foulks hadn't
told me the story OF the hen that
crows and looks like rooster. I never
would have believed Il. But so Il is
If Roosevelt were alive today we know
who would be accused of nature taking
Our reliable postmaster says that TO
all appearances the fowl Is a rooster
long tail feathers. spurs, comb and
crow. but the blamed thing lays per-
iectly good eggs and cackels around
over the joke. The postmaster cx-
poets TO get rich exhibiting his hybrid
to the astonished popIlace.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12

70, no. we hail the festive clam,
For he Is great In chowder;
At home he stays nor gives damn.
Nor toots his horn the louder.
Fast 10 n rock In time he grows;
His back with moss grows greener
His crust is thick as each one knows,
His disposition meaner.
He never thinks 10 advertise,
To get better living,
Nor hustle for the worthy prize,
That comes for service giving.
Just like a clam some merchants sit,
Nor use the Graphic printing;
While those with common sense and
(grit)
The kale from ads are minting.
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TAX EXEMPTION
ALLOWED VETS
Poll Tax and Exemption on Property
Not TO Exceed Ss,0e0 Allowed all
Ex-Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
TEXT OF THE ACT AS PASSED
Last New Mexico Legislature Passed
the Bill, But is not Generally
Known TO the County Officials

The Graphic has had numerous en-
quiries regarding tax exemption for
veterans Of the great war. Ii seems
that most tax collectors did not know
of the law and their disregard Of It
was unintentiOnal. Wherever the
American Legion has called attention
to its provisions the validity has been
allowed and In some eases taxes al
ready paid have been refunded. For
mer soldiers, sailors and marines are
exempt TO the amount of $1,000 through
the passage of Senate bill No. 81. pass
ed at the last session Of the New Mex
leo legislature.
A copy Of the bill, now a law, fol-
olws:
An Act
Providing for exemption for resi-
dents who have served In the army.
navy or marine corps Of the United
States in time Of war, and for exemp-
tions for their widows.
BE it enacted by the legislature Of
the state OF New Mexico:
Section e. The property, not TO ex-
ceed $1,000 in actual value. and poll
tax, Of every resident Of this state who
has served in the army, navy or ma
rine corps of the United States in time
of war, and who has been discharged
therefrom by any kind Of discharge
except dish0nomble, or for miscon-
duct, and of the widow of any such
soldier. sailor or marine remaining un-
married shall be exempt. II shall ie
the duty Of every assessor annually 20
make list of such soldier. sailer or
widow, IL he or she shall own home
stead of the value of such exemption,
otherwise out of such property as shall
be designated and owned 10y the sol
dier, snilor or widow The exemption
herein provided shall also extend 70
property Of the wife Of any such sol
dier or sailor. where they are living to-
gether and occupying the same as
their homestead, and he has not 9th
erwise received the benefits of this
act
See. .. All acts and parts OF acts in
conflict with the provisions Of this act
are hereby repealed.
Sec. 3 That il is necessary for the
public peace and safety of the inhabi-
tants of the state of New Mexico. that
the provisions of this act shall become
effective at the earliest possible time.
and therefore, an emergency is hereby
Ideclared 20 exist and this act shall
take effect and be in full force and ef
feet from and after its passage and
approval.
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MAN WHO NAMED COLUMBUS
WATCHES FOR THE COURIER

Il watch Tor the Courier every week
as much as do for the daily papers,
said Judge Il. Y. McKeycs, L. :. Com,
missioner nj Deming.
you fellows are sure doing things
down there, you're live bunch"
Judge McKeyes Is the man who
named Columbus. Several names were
suggested by Col. Bailey and others,
but when the Judge suggested "Colum-
bus they agreed that is was happy
thought.
Judge McKeyeS Is a sure-enough
pioneer booster OF the right sort--Col-
umbus Courier.
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Edmund Martin Dead

Edmund Martin, 03 years old, died at
his home at Cooks Peak Tuesday after
noon after a very short illness. His
widow and three son and daughter
survive him. The body was brought TO
the Mahoney mortuary where Il was
prepared and sent TO Globe, Arizona
for buril. Mr.. Martin has been in this
part of New Mexico since the early
SOS, having been in the mining busi-
ness here. at Kingston, Hillsboro, Mo-
gollon and elsewhere.
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$3.50 Gallons For So New Water Rate

Hereafter the price Of water In Dem
ing will be 81 for G,T50 gallons or 900
cubic feet. The raising of the mini
mum amount of water for 81 from
1000 To the amount named was due To
a motion passed by the trustees Of
Deming at an adjourned meeting last
Wednesday evening, after a careful
consideration and a hearing as report
ed in last weeks issue.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12
Daby Boy for Jones

T. ]. Jones OF the Standard Grocery
Company is the father OF fine baby
hoy. born this morning. Mother and
child are well and Tom Is happy.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12

Capt Rayncr Of the Salvation Army
was In silver City and Fl PaSo last
week on business connected with his
organization.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12

The visiting cattle, now coming In
large numbers from drouth stricken
districts in the northwest are to he
thoroughly inspected. IL the wishes
of the association are carried out. a
special resolution was passed asking
the cattle sanitary board to take
special precautions in inspecting these
visiting cattle, in order TO prevent the
introduction of communicable diseases.
Deming graphic., 1919-08-12

The Priscilla Club enjoyed a picnic
ast Thursday at the Chinese gardens
Hiss Stone OF the War Camp Commn-
,ity Service was the chaperon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-05
AeriaI Transport for Dad

Among suggestions lately considered by a great English airplane firm are two which have the merit of extraordinary novelty, says the Popular Mechanics, in an article accompanied by interesting ii- lustrauons. The first comes from an un- dertaker who believes that an airplane hearse should be used when a person dies far from his home or desired place. Ol burial The second, strange as it may sound to the uncomprehending occidental mind. may yet yield a fortune 10 soma euterprising company. For devout Hin. dus from all corners of India travel by the hundreds of thousands each year to the sacred Ganges. there to wash away their sins or die in peace on the river banks. Though many are rich, as seen in the holy city of Benares, where their lavish charity supports whole tribes of mendicants, many die short of their goal So the suggestion is made that an aerial service be instituted to rush the sick, and particularly the dying. to the holy stream. that they may die assured of sal vation and future bliss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-05
Dangers in Foreign Press

From Leslies
 Whether English ever becomes the world language or not, the ultimate aim is to have every one living in the United States familiar with our English speech. Far removed from the babble of European tongues. we have comparatively little interest in modern language study, but the war has shown the necessity of ask ing that all who come to us from across the seas shall adopt our language. Teaching an adult foreigner the English language is slow process and so long as there are large adult elements un- able to read English, the foreign lan- guage newspaper will have to be per- mitted.
 Ii would be a hardship and injusti-s to esay tho immigrant should not have available a newspaper in the only lan- guage with which he is familiar. During the war the foreign language press used
 it's language as cloak for the preach
 ing of sedition. Now that the war is over, many of these same papers lend themselves to the spread of bolshevism. Even if sedition and bolshevism are not
 involved, the natural tendency of for eign language paper is to foster and spread the customs and traditions of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-05
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nation whose language it uses. The just and reasonable solution is Go require that all foreign language newspapers or pe- riodicais shall print an English trans lation in columns parallel with all that IS printed in the foreign tongue. The children of aliens will then be able Co read the English half of the paper, adults will have an incentive 10 learn English. and the country will be pro tected from the spread of bolshevist doe Urine.
 Now is the time for ConHress to act. securing a federal statute which will be operative wherever floats the stars and Stripes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-05

other blows in Belgium, marrying the German armies that had to make their way back from that territory to get out of the way of the armies to the south. As the end came he had another and more formidable blow in prospect. It was to be struck by French and Ameri- can troops from the direction of Nancy toward the Rhine.
 This drive. had it succeeded-and suc- cess was almost certain, since Luden- dorff could not move troops back from France through the Sedan Metz gateway to parry n-would have brought the allies down the Rhine to the rear of the Ger mans retreating from Belgium. Thus the remainer of the invading Teutons could have been trapped. That they could not move out of Belgium quickly enough to avert disaster is demonstrated by the time they found necessary to complete their evacuation after the armistee, when they left most of their supplies and guns behind.
 The map shows the lines which Luden- dorff had hoped to take up in succession if he had been able to hold out long enough on the Hindenburg line to have them completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-05

passed beyond the Rhine, there in it's turn to dissolve through too hurried demobilization and through contact with the revolutionary hordes at home.
 Men who had fought magnificently against the enemy lost their nerve and abandoned the army and the country. thinking of nothing but themselves. Officers even were among them, forget ting the duties of their class and their historical mission.
 THINKS OF NAPOLEON'S DAY
 We passed through scenes that nc Prussian had thought possible since 1906.
 All the more highly must we value the loyalty of the officers, N.C.O's and stances, held themselves at the service of their country in accordance with their old sentiments.
 Army property was wasted in all di- rections, and the defensive power of the country completely undermined Goods of incalculable value were lost.
 The proud German army, after re- sisting victoriously their superior enc mics for four years, achieving feats of unprecedented greatness, and keeping our enemies clear away from out from tiers, disappeared in a moment. Our victorious fleet was handed over to the enemy The authorities at home, who had not fought against the enemy coulo not hurry fast enough to pardon de- serters and other military criminals, in- scluding in part among these themselves and their nearest friends
 They and the soldiers councils work ed with zeal, determination and pur pose to destroy everything military. This was the gratitude of the newly formed homeland to the German soldiers who had bled and died forSit in mill lions.
 The destruction of the German power