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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20
FLORIDA OIL WELL STILL is
POUNDING DOWN FOR OIL

1t has been said by oil men of repute
that the Florida well west Of the city
is being sunk at less cost than the work
could be done in the oil fields where
material and help are available as they
are not In wild cat sections.
The well is now down TO the thous-
and-foot level and the casing Is being
set. The drill was last in limestone
formation Some gas has been encoun.
tered and slight showing of oil. II
is not believed however, that oil in
any quantity will be found short OF
1000 feet as the "fill" in the Mimbres
Valley is very deep.
A peculiar formation of low-grade
copper was pierced at 700 feet that was
ten or twelve feet in thickness. 1t is
thought that the deposit is similar
to that at Santa Rita. The quality and
extent OF this ore body was not ascer.
tanned.
John w. Clark, field manager for
the Florida company says that the To-
cal citizens must help now or never as
the finances Of the company are get
ting short, and 1t may be forced to sus
pend operations unless the boosters &c;
on the job The promise to put every
dollar collected for stock in the hole
has been made good and further help
will be appreciated.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

In have this day, April 10th, leased
my store and fixtures, known as the
Liberty Meat and Grocery" located
at 116 f. Hemlock street, to o. j. Wat
son for a period Of three months, and
he assumes all bills and responsible
ties dating from today. Anyone having
accounts with me or against me, dated
previous TO this date. please settle with
me at the store, where l will be for q
few days (Siged)
32.2tp ]. p. HEWLETT.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20
REGULAR SERVICES OF THE
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Sunday school at 10 a. M. preaching
service at IL a. IN. and Z 80 p. m. |:
ladies' prayer meeting, Friday, 3 p. IN.
Evangelistic Services: Evangelists
l.. p. Fretwell and wife will be with us,
beginning April 80, to conduct revival
services, which are to continue over the
10Th Of May. All are cordially invited
to these services. PASTOR.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20

The Parrish Garage runs frs
class laundry for your automobile. Try
him out once. 32-2t C
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For District Attorney

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for district attorney for the Sixth Ju.
dicial district, comprising Grant, Luna
and Hidalgo counties, subject to the
action Of the district convention to be
called to nominate such candidate.
pledge my support to the nominee OF
said convention.
FORREST FIELDER,
Deming, N. NJ.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20
For District Attorney

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for District Attorney for the Sixth Ju-
dicial district, comprising Grant, Hi
dalgo and Luna counties, subject to the
action OF the district convention TO be
called to nominate such candidate
pledge my support to the nominee Of
said convention.
EDWARD ii. MITCHELL,
Lordsburg, New Mexico.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-20

Have a few sizes In patent oxfords,
Cuban heels. Closing out this week,
$3.50. Clardy Shoe Co. 32-1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Bringing It Home
To Germany
Hreeard and Half Starved War
Prisoners Struggling Back
From Russia H

Dlottin. Germany, Nov. s.-Every
eO1ein,Ient Of German war prisoners
Nfl1y,Ao here from Russia contains a
o4-,14f of fagvNd. unshaven, haggard
1l Lu9 have been made insane bS
g. uAk dutine many months In Rus.
~ Cri1Dh camps. tr4H
~ tllf1o weeks the German govern.
U11l Gont aOg or those men 10 insa ne
u||o6A1 and aanitarinns for treat
~ = few who have spells OF vio
-o anA during these periods. must
ICDe Under guard. but the ma.
s,Ik, Dt4eeht . listless, woe begone
4c4 They look about with duh,
ll13 Oyos. Or sit quietly weeping,
leen OF the fact that they are
UDDo nr,1in. |gI'
1nU nmllies and friends OF the In
.o hol1itfs are allowed to greet them
04 - IRE them food and clothes be-
t4k4 lhfy are sent away for treatment.
~ AL the prisoners exhibit the
D L1snng bitterness not only to-
l NuD1iA but toward the German
pmoht ~ well. One OF them,
M nAa lost leg and an arm and
yMA.N Nas learned, had been taken
EI1 Ss..As W. anu mas mas
S13l Elunneo IN many tussian pris-
- R-S ooN ms nst AZ Serman
as-..'' ana cursed ms
1>s 33....kl ~ PEOPLE ana all other
f.,&,. r s.s, Y1optcs. -
.sS&s 1. ''. ,s.ssny W. ...''y ne snouted,
meT 49, ,&a,n & o.aS - a"u "oi ''n many -
g11SS'sEsr ts,,,sa1t. a., o,,,.. >
.{c,.,,a' s.s,,,,,a.s - 80 s'v . oanes prison
Nl-rhis is whAt ,ernsny has 49,, !,
me- T6is h. wiDt = ;kin6,v sathsr,e "a
- p,r i, ,lttsa - : yynv % %sas,, r'sna me, un'
49, ,me7 n.ca,,ss = haya n,, @ -
1r<TcSi one arm - T,,os, e ,sao ons s',,s one
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Regular Army
Strength

Washington, Nov. S.-The new toc.
tIcai peace-time organization of the
regular army. based on the army re-
organization bill passed at the last
session OF congress. was announced
To-Day by Secretary Baker. 1t provides
Tor ono skeleton army in time of
peace with u paper strength of 337.-
22l men.
An army corps under the new or.
saniSation will consist Of 1896 man
an infantry division OF 1885 men .
cavalry division OF 6.4l7 men, an mr.
tiilery brigade of 3,41I men and nm
infantry brigade Of 6,l53 men. Tho
act providing for the new orraDIza-
'ion divided the country into nine
corps areas, and i'm time Of war nm
general mnbilizatiOr this division
would result In three armies, each or
the tactical strength and pra.anizn,in,
announced today. As the noace-ti,,n
strength OF the regular army is nnf,,
100000 men. Mr.. Baker explained tLot
the National Guard and organizer rn.
serve would fll the gaps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
United Daughters Meet
Asheville Host at Twenty
Seventh Convention

Asheville, n. c, Nov. S.-The twen-
ty seventh annual general convention
Of the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy will begin here tomorrow.
Memorial services will be held
Wednesday morning, and the histori-
cal session Thursday evening will con-
Clude the session.
Mrs. Roy w. Mckinney, president
general, Governor Beckett, Of North
Carolina and Mrs. Josephus Daniels
are among the prominent persons on
the program. Mrs. c. r. Harvey, pres
ident Of the North Carolina division
will preside.
Governor Beckett will welcome the
delegates in behalf Of the state and
Mayor Gallatin Roberts will address
them for the city representatives Of
the several chapters of United Daugh-
terS Of the CUnfederacy, Sons Of Con-
fedcrate Veterans and Daughters Of
The American Revolution also will ex-
tend welcomes, with the response by
Miss Alice RaXtcr, first vice president
general OF the DAUGHTERS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Suicide of Banker
Son of Former Senator John l..
McLaurin Believed to Have
Drowned Himself in Pee Dee
River

Bennettsville, Nov. 8.-A deep
gloom was cast over Benncttsvillc
this afternoon when n telephone mes
sage was received from the sheriff
of Rockingham county. North Caro-.
lima, which led to the belief that
Thomas Breedin McLaurin. president
of the Mutual Savings bank of Ben
nettsville, had taken his own life.
Mr.. McLaurin's coat, shoes and hat
were found on the bank OF the Pee
Dee river and on these were found
Mr.. McLaurin's card, on the back side
OF which was written, Il thought it
best to do this"
About the middl Of the afternoon
today Mr.. McLaurin had his chauf-
feur send n public car to his Of
fice for him.. Mr., McLaurin left in
THE and nothing more was heard Of
him Until the message was received
The clothing was found at Biewitt
falls, about nine miles above Rock
ingham, which is 25 miles from here
Many men have gone from here to
search for Mr.. McLaurin tonight.
Mr.. McLaurin is the son of Former
Senator John L, McLaurin and is one
Of the most substantial business men
in Marlboro county He has large
farming interests and in addition to
being president Of the Mutual Saw
ings bank was also president Of one
OF the argo cJtt.,l Wnr"hauenS h,rC
So far as known there has not been the
slightest intimtaion, that the financial
status Of any or the institutions with
which he was connected had been in
jeopardy. Mr.. McLaurin was particu-
larly we'll known and well liked, and
the entire community Is deeply shock
ed and grieved by the report.
Mr.. NcLaarin is 3S years old and
has / wife sd onc G ,ild.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

ness entirely through southern cham
thy with southern Development. There
has never been time i'm our recent
HISTORY when it was 50 necessary for
us ia be srlf-rrIiaMt and indcppnd-
cnt. There Will be put on an intcn-
&iNc campaign beginning November
Is and ending November 20. to in
crease the stock of this corporation so
that it can function in sufficiently
large way to start business at uncN. If
the southern farmer fails to seize this
opportunity Of Incoming independents
then, in ;LC years to come he will
have no one to blame but himself Let
everyone rally to the support If the
American Products Export and InA-
port cooperation. Those who have
scriptions, those who have not sub
scriDtions, thos who have not sub
sCribed should hasten to do so.
1t is unfortunate that the farmers
of tho state who have the most at
stake have not subscribed in accord
ance> with their means, and this is
true in o large measure of the bust
ness Interests. The importance Of this
tnu':cr overshadows any other eco
nomic Cuestion now before the south
eru people. Be sure to attend the
meetings in your county. Look out fOl
the posters giving the necessary infor-
nation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
I Coal Market Settling

q Roanoke, Va. Nov. SIN repor,
tHood here today by officials OF the
NORFOLK and Western RAILWAY. ro,a /.
i've To tho coal supply from fields
covered by the Norfolk and Western.
coal operators In the Pocahontas aela
wers quoted as fearing that mInes
viii bo compelled TO close down bv the
nrt OF the year because OF lack OF
ordern -
According to the report the Goa,
mnrhet is settling down fast" and
- now about normal The marke,
for high volatile and low grade Goals
~ aid 10 have dropped to a p.yeyv
yqmI reondition." The trade. the on.
'ciah point out. has. for the past Ave
lnOpth4 been 80 Inflated, and there
hes been such heavy stocking OF fus
hr brHW consumers even at htqh
-RFsce9 that thsre - some fear tina,
there may be n considerable shortage
% orders the first half OF next wear
AZ 'pfesent there IN no spot marker In
coal the officials say.
sIhe west is described as being
very comfortably" supplied with fuel;
Mas England 10, stocked up plentiful.
~. and the Great Lakes. though sti,
taking coal. have been for some tim.
Ircbslving moro tonnage than the,
Tere able 60 dump. There is not much
ot or speculative business at the
ew'ater, IL In said.
puring the last week In October the
blk and Western fields reported
Increased production OF several
nad tons. The total was 532,27a
from the four districts from
Abe road gets It's supply.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
No Sluxns in Jerusalem,
City Planning Commission Has
Charge of Building of the
New Jerusalem

New York, Nor. 9.-Neither stuff
~ tenements dirty factories. narrow
streets nor sullied slums will be toler-
ated In Jerusalem and other urban
centerD OF Palestine. ''the Jewish
Homeland." by the British High com
missioner etS ."s
Anticipating heavy influx Of Jews
back to ne Holy Land. a city and
town plannig commission has been
appointed TO regulate the distribution
of population. and prevent q mush-
room growth spelling forever the
beauty OF the ancient cities. according
to information received by Zionist.
here.
All town plans will have to be ap-
proved by the High Commissioner,
Sir Herbert Samuel. Civic commits
sions with full authority will control
building development In Jerusalem,
Jaffa. Haifa and Tibcrias, working on
plans approved by central commits
sion. This body may be headed by
Sir Patrick Geddes OF the University
OF Edinburgh >town-planner OF Bonn
bay and other cities OF India. Land :
owners have been advised to consult
with the local commissioners before
attempting new construction, ...,
Palestine In now, half-empty and
there Is ample room for new com
munities and modern quarters. In
building them ;he~pcor must not be
huddled in crowded settlements while
the rich enjoy spacious houses and de-
lightful gardens, saic the high com
missioner in announcing his city plan
Ming ordinances. r.1'. 3,,.... ..-.. ., y,
1T Is the duty of the government
TO supervise such things" he is quot
ed as saying. I'VE may hope to have
here noble cities with parks and open
spaces. designed, not in the foreign
extranoous style. but breathing the
spirit of the land, representing the
best ideals OF those who work for it's
upbuilding." 90, ,s.....#..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
PRIVATECONTROL
NEVER AGAIN
Railroads in Future Will Be
Operated Under State and
Federal Regulation
PUBLIC OPERATION
DURING WAR COSTLY
But 1t Was Measure Made Neces-
sary by Break Down of Pri-
vate Operation

Washington, Nov. s.-America will
never again see private control and
operation OF the railroad, unaccom.
panied by state and federal regula
ton, Chairman Clark Of the interstate
commerce commission, told the nat
ional convention OF railway and pub
lie utilities The commissioner said
that the figures will show that the
American people paid handsomely for
federal operation Of the railroads dur
ing TIE war, but as the operation was
"a war measure, it should be consider.
ed as a necessary war expense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Cut Negroes Throat
White Man in Camden Uses
Knife in Street

Camden, Nov. S.--Claude Williams,
said to be a Georgia negro, died to-
day at a local HOSPITAL from knife
wounds inflicted by Moody Hough. a
wen to do farmer OF this place. The
negro Is said TO have threatened the
lie OF Mr.. Hough and when they met
on Main street here today the quar-
rel was renewed. Mr.. Hough cut the
negro's throat, severing the Jugular
vein. The negro ran few yards
and fell from exhaustion. lie wa
carried TO the hospital a few minutes
later and died In a short while.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
The Fight is On
Northern Negroes Demand Re-
duction of Representation of
Southern States

New York. Nov. 9.-The national
association for the advancement OF
cOiored people has telegraphed the
chairman of the house census commit
tee urging the reduction Of represen-
tation IN southern states and charging
that cOlOred voters have been olsen
franChised.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Chicago Clothing Prices

Chicago, Nov. 9.--Mcns clothing
were offered at ten TO fifty per cent be-
low tn" present wholesale prices and
mems shirts and similar articles were
greatly reduced at the buying conven-
ton of the United National Clothiers.
". l.. M"hr, general manager Of the
association. said the public is not buy
ing and dealers are overstoCked.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

Washington, Nev. l0.-James a.
Perry OF Georgia was elected prcSi-
dent Of the National Assoc ciation OF
Railway and Utilities commissioners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
ARE
ORMINC POOL
Fty Million Dollar Corpor-
p TO Finance Live Stock
Industry
ETATE COTTON EXPORT
CORPORATION PLAN
tlnsnciers at Last Begin to
Realize That Their Prosperi-
jtY Depends Upon Producers

Chicago. Nov, 9,-Bankers of Chi
coEo and other cities are holding
inviting here 20 complete the arrange
ments for the formation OF thirty
million dollar banking pool TO assist
~ 0nancing the livestock Industry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

New York, Nov. l0.--IIerr Fox
ker, the invcntor Of Gcrmany's fast
c$t war airplanc has arrived here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Mexican Government
Ends Strike
Operation Of Docks at Vera Cruz
Taken Over by the Govern
ment

Mexico City, Nov. 1O.-The govern
ment has interviewed ir the dock work
ers' an dsteved0res' strike at Vera
cruz by taking over the operation at
all piers in an effort to avert Il gen.
eral national strike, which has been
threatened.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

9.--Nearly nine thou
soldiers killed I'm bat
I'm France have been
United states and
moro AWAIT ship
~ per ctht OF tho
rrRcd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

fork, Nov. e.--Raw sugar
nix and one-quarter cents
Psenting a drop OF II cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

Salisbury, ". c., Nov. 8-Three Of
fiCers from Greenville, S. c., left here
late today with Walter Salmon Of
Morganton, 4. c., who is wanted in
the South Carolina city in cOnnec-
ton wit hthe killing of Asa Fink
enshelt, a farmr. who was shot to
death at his home near GreenyiIle
last week.
Salmon last night walked into the
home of Chief OF Police J. w. Kes-
Ter Of Salisbury and surrendered. ex-
pecting 10 find his wife. who is a
niece Of Mrs. Kesler, but she had
left few hours earlier to visit rela-
tivcS in the country.
While Salmon would not discuss
the crime charged against him, he
said he had been in South Carolina
until Sunday, when he came to Sails
bury to see his wife and to surrender
hav:LG learned through newspapers
that she was visiting here. He is 90
years old.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13
Greenville Murderer
Surrrnders
Walter Salmon Who Killed and
Robbed GreenvilIe County
Farmer Gives Up at Sails
bury, n. C..

Cr"onviiic. Nov. 8-Waltcr Sal
mon. known here since thc killing OF
Asa FlinI"H%hclt last Friday as
Jam'S T.. Salmon and charged with
murder in connection with the case
surrendered to the chief of police at
Salisbury, y. c.. last night. alord.nr
TO information recalling here today.
The Salisbury chief. it is under
stood, is an uncle Of Salmon's wife.
Sheriffs deputies are expected to re-
turn TO GrccnVille with Salmon late
tonight. At the inquest today. Mrs
Flinkenshclt charged that Salmon
accorded her brutal treatment after
killing her husband. She said that
he took bctrwwcn $500 and $1,000 in
cash from under her pillow after the
killing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-13

Columbia; Nov. 9.-Thomas B. Nc
Laurin, Bennettsvile banker who dis
appeared Monday afternoon, was to-
day. found in Charlotte, according, to
advices received here today. He
bought new shoes and hat at Rock
ingham and left his old ones on the
Pee Dee river bank. with note stating
that He thought it best to do this.
The New York herald., 1920-01-18

Lodge No was visited by that congre-
cation so graceful to the craft, Lodge
No. %. of Virginia, with all their officers
and regalia, and directly afterward ap-
peared on the southern bank of the grand
River Potomac. one of the finest COM
panies OF volunteer artillery that has
been lately seen. parading to receive the
President of the United States, who
shortly came in sight with his suite. to
whom the artillery paid their military
honors. and tis Excellency and suite
crossed the river and were received in
Maryland by the officers and brethren
OF No. D. Virginia, and No 9, Maryland,
whom the President headed. preceded by
a band OF music. the rear brought up by
the Alexandria Volunteer Artillery with
grand solemrity of march proceeded to
the Presidents square in the city of
Washington. where they were met and
saluted by No. Is. of the city Of Wash
ington. in all their elegant badges ami
clothing, headed by Brother Joseph
Clarke Rt Wor. G. NJ. D. t., and
conducted to large lodge prepared for
the purpose of their reception. After n
short space of time, by the vigilance of
Brother Clotworthy Stephenson, Grand
Marshal p. t.. the brotherhood and other
bodies were dispersed in a second order of
DTOtcSSIOn WHICH lOOh place. drllUSt n
brilliant crowd of spectators of both
sexes according to the following arrange
ments, wiz
The Surveying Department Of the City OF
Washington,
Mayor and Corporation of Georgetown,
Virginia Artillery,
Commissioners OF the City OF Washington
and their attendants,
Stonecutters. Mechanics,
The Sword Bearer,
Masons of the First Degree,
Bible, &c. on grand cushions.
Deacons with staffs of office,
Masons of the Second Degree.
Stewards with wands.
Masons of the Third Degree,
Wardens with truncheons,
Secretaries with tools Of office.
Past Masters with their regalia,
Treasurers with their jewels,
Band of Music.
Lodge No. -, OF Virginia, disposed In
their own order
Corn, Wine and Oil,
Grand Master. Pro Tenn, Brother George
Washington and Worshipfu Master
of No. %. OF Virginia,
Grand Sword Bearer.
The New York herald., 1920-01-18
A Grand Procession.

The procession marched. two abreast In
the greatest, solemn dignity. with music
playing, drums beating. colors flying and
spectators rejoicing, from the President
square to the Capitol. in the city of Wash
ington, where the Grand Marshal ordered
a halt and directed each file in the pro-
cession TO incline two steps, one to the
right and the other TO the left and face
each other. which formed n hollow.
oblong square. through which the Grand
Sword Bearer led the van, followed by
the Grand Master pro tom. on the left.
the President Of the United states In the
centre and the worshipful Master Of No.
%. Virginia. on the right; all the other
orders that composed the procession ad-
vanced in the reverse OF their order of
march from the Presidents square to the
southeast corner OF the Capitol and the
artillery filed off to n destined ground to
display their manoeuvres and discharge
their cannon. The President OF the
United states. the Grand Master pro tenn.
and the worshipful Master of No. - taxi
ing their stand 20 the cast OF large stone
The New York herald., 1920-01-18
See Superfluous Hair
Roots Come Right Out
entirely Nep Process)

New, different. better than all depila
tory and electrical trca tmcnts. is tho mar
vclous phelaCtine process. It's tho one
thing that actually removes the roots as
well as the hair on the surface. II does
this very quickly leaving tho skin per-
fectly smooth and hairless.
Get a stick OF prepared phelactinc from
your druggist today. follow the easy in
structions, and with your own eyes watch
the hair.roots come out, You'll be aston
ished and delighted. Phelactine Is entirely
odorfess nnn.trrifatinR and 80 harmless
ou could eaI IL without auy VI effect
The New York herald., 1920-01-18
To Haze Perfect Skin
Throughout the Winter

rasso days the face and hands need spe-
,.nr care and attention. Strong winds,
quick changes Of temperature from in
doors to outdoors, are severe on the skin.
1-hejr despoiling effects DIRE best overcome
bv tho application Of pure mercolized wax.
This keeps skin and pores in a cleanly con-
rdifion. the complexion beautifully white
"nud gpotless. Chapped, reddened. blotchy
and roughened cuticle are actually abb
rorbod by H.
,,ne ounce OF mercolised wax, obtainable
at any drug store, is sufficient TO COM
yaaxion. IL is used like cold cream, allowed
ln remain on overnight. and washed Off in
the morning.