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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
PUT BURR UNDER DENiING

The Deming Chamber OF Commerce
Is about 10 come out Of H." The news
will come as a pleasant surprise to
Deming boosters who have long await
ed the word to resume. Signs have
not been lacking that that interest In
the cheap lands Of the Mimbres Valley
has been growing among the land hum
CRY Of the nation. Another wave OF
immigration Is about TO sweep over
the Southwest and those communities
that are organized and alive TO their
opportunities are going TO benifit most
In the way Of securing new citizens and
new money for development.
A. w. Pollard the new president OF
the chamber Of commerce Is determined
that Deming and the Mimbres Valley
shall not be passed by. lie proposes
that membership campaign shall be
instituted very seOn In order to get the
backing 10 put over the campaign that
will be planned by conference to be
called soon. He Is Of the Opininon that
now is the time to get busy and make
a determined effort TO put this com
munity I'm the forefront OF progressive
Southwestern cities. Deming led In
community spirit and advancement for
years and the citizens are restiye under
the inactivity of the past two years.
Deming has more than made good its
losses in population due to the ahan-
donment of Camp Cody and In spite
OF hard conditions is prOspering as
never before. Prospects for large agri-
cultural development was never bright
er; commercial enterprise In not lack
ing; there is good reason to believe
that oil in large quantities will soon
be discoyered;. All that is needed Is
the old Deming booster spirit to start
the cid berg going. The directors of
the chamber Of commerce. with the
help Of all the citizens, proposes to
start the ball a-rolling.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
CAN CHRISTIANS UNITE9

\ series OF sermons Of unusual i'm
p0rtance Is 10 begin az the Christian
church next Lords day morning at 10 =
40 upon the general theme of Christian
unity. II Is not 20 be handled from a
sectarian viewpoint, but upon the
broad general ground The special
subject for the next Lords day will
be Character, as Taught by the
Christ" If you will come and exam
inc with us the whole Christian sys-
TEN as revealed In Gods Word. thru
this series Of sermons, you. not to say
we, also, will have a better conception
Of the Christian religion. The writer
believes all Of Gods children can he
come indeed and in truth one family.
one flock, one fold, with one Shepard.
If you are thoughtful and care about
Gods will and the best interests OF
humanity, we want you to come and
study Christian unity with us.
What the Bible Says About God. %
will be the I 80 D. m. subject, the first
Of series upon what the Bible teaches.
Satan,man sin, salvation, hell. heaven
etc. are to be considered. Without the
Bible we are at sea religiously, with
ont chart, compass, pole star or guide
Then let us see what the Boook has
to say about these subjects. Bible
school at $3.50, the juniors at o a. m.
a cordial invitation to all.
NORRIS j. REASONER. Minister.
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CLEANUP" WEEK

Have you a rusty tin can IN your al
ley? OF course, you have; everybody
almost has. Some Of us have several;
maby few in our back yards in ad-
dition, besides the ashes and garbage
that do collect faster than can be real
ized. Then there is the usual aggrega-
tion of miscellaneous rubbish that does
not add materially TO the ge0d appear
ance Of "our" street Wouldn't II be
nice to have this refuse spirited away
somewhere?
That's exactly what the city fathers
propose; they win provide several
good spirits" In the persons OF driv-
crs who will come to your house on
call and haul away the refuse that Is
50 unsightlv and msanitary. All you
have 10 do is TO get IL into containcrs
Of some sort which are portable; the
garbage haulers win do the rest The
board OF trustees have designated Jan.
II 10 ~ incusive-a whole week-as
"Clean-Up" Week and every good Dem
ing citizen citizen Will have his rub
bish ready TO be taken away. II isn't
much trouble and will add materially
70 every citizens comfort and well-he-
ing Don't fail to observe "CleanIIp'
Week as a sort Of religious festival.
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AT Called Meeting Board Of Trustees
Discuss Rules for Government Of
Deming Water Department.
RATES TO REMAIN THE SAME
Measure Is Designed 20 Facilitate Co
Operation Between Management
and the Water Consumers.

A meeting was held today In the Of
flee Of Mrs. Cora G. Matthews. prelim-
mary 10 the organization Of the Dem
ing Real Estate Board to affiliate with
the Natinonal Association OF Real Es-
tate Boards. X. l.. Miller, J. NJ. Goode.
+ II. Wing, Mrs Cora G. Matthews and
Haskell Dial were present and have
signified their intention Of pushing the
organization.
Last Thursday Mrs. Matthews atten-
ded a regional conference at III Paso
and is very enthusiastic about the or
ganizatlon. In her opinion the real
estate men Of the city, the citizens
and prospective settlers In this region
would greatly benefit by the affiliat-
ion. She Is OF the opinion that there
Is going to be a resumption IN all lines
of real estate In Deming and vicinity
and that now is the time to get togeth-
er TO take advantage Of the situation.
George II. LeBaron Of III Paso is reg
ional director Of the national board
and Is very hopeful that Deming will
take advantage OF the proffered CO
operation. He has offered 10 come
here TO arouse the enthusiasm OF the
local dealers. He sets forth the bene-
fits Of affiliation with the national
board as follows:
Standardize and establish the dignity
Of the business.
Institute rules for uniform commits
sions customs and practices
Cultivate and enforce fair dealing
and foster good membership among its
members.
Provide and organize center for real
estate activity and civic development.
Procure just and equitable taxation.
Especially guard and advance the in
terests Of real estate ownership.
Devise. advocate and support legls-
lation 10 improve conditions.
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LOCAL BRIEFS

r, K. vallandlgham was in Columbus
I last week arranging TO place a print
Ing plant IN the border community.
This publication viii take the place of
the defunct Courier.
Jim Williams and Rag Lloyd. arrest.
ed at Saguin, Texas, near San Antonio,
are 10 he soon returned to Deining 10
face trial for the robblng Of the Clark
Clothing company's store. A consid-
cradle number OF articles Of the local
store were found found In their pos
session. There is no mistake about the
ownership Of the goods.
williams was, II is reported, at one
time employed on the G. II. Hon farm.
Williams is fighting extraditions from
Texas.
]. c. Watson and Clyde Earl Ely
were visitors In Phoenix, Ariz., last
week.
Miss Ruth Merrill has returned from
San Diego, Calf, where she spent the
holidays.
Mrs. Mary Hon, who has been visit
Ing her sons. c. II. and V. r. Hon
left the city last Friday night for Phoe-
nix, Ariz.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ McMahan Of
Fairview. Kas, are visiting at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. Clyde
Earl Ely.
Mrs. A. w. pollard and Miss Wandra
Pollard returned yesterday from trip
to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Attorney j. $. Vaught was In So
zorro Friday and Saturday ON legal
business.
George Thomas. special Santa Fe Of
ficer. Is in ;he city today from 'lbu-
Querque.
ID. l.. Peters, road supervisor, came
down from TI:llsboro today.
At meeting Of the stockholders of
the DcnJng Cooperative Exchange
yesterday at the court house Il was de-
cided to continue the business OF the
store on Gold avenue. The new direc-
tors are ]. +. DOderer. A. 4. Mills, NJ.
V. Portwood. A. c. Elliot and Hugh
Ramsey.
There will he n meeting Of the Min
bres Valley Farmers Association tomor-
row at the court house.
Mrs. y. A. BOlich and Miss Alice
Smith have gone to Duluth for visit
with Mrs Bolich's daughter, Esther.
The Bolich home has been leased 10 II.
+. Dowd, formerly OF Fl Pas0.
+. r. Vallandigham made trip TO
IN Paso yesterday.
Eligio Beralas. formerly deputy
sheriff Of Sierea county, has accepted
a like position under sheriff Jack
Smycr.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
HEADLIGHT is COUNTY ORGAN

The board Of county commissioners
voted 10 make the Deming Headlight
the official county organ last week in
spite Of the fact that they could have
given the Graphic this bit Of easy mon
ey. The decision followed considerable
argument on the part Of the democrat
ic leaders, some Of whom felt that the
Headlight ought TO have been punished
for its detection during the last cant
paign; but finally. apparently, deci-
ded that even the Headlight was bet
ter than no newspaper at all Perhaps
the Headlight promised to be good in
the future and the offended politici-
ans swallowed the pill In the interests
of harmony. The Graphic thought 1t
saw a chance to "hOrn in" but was
given TO understand that only the
faithful or the near-faithful could hope
for a place at the pie counter.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
Cleanup week begins the 18th.
LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. J. G. Sands made trip 10 IN
Paso last Tuesday to meet friends
who were enroute to California.
Roy Lester, Of the Lester Motor Co.
Of III Paso, was a visitor In the city
yesterday.
Mrs. C. II. Lester returned from Cal
ifornia yesterday. She Is not greatly
improved I'm health.
Edgar May has been appointed spec
ial officer by the trustees OF Deming
az a meeting last Wednesday. The
city is very fortunate to obtain the SER
vices Of Mr.. May and II can be expected
that he will make things warm for the
itinerant crooks who seem especially
numerous these days.
J. II. Meyers OF Black Rock, Ark,
formerly sergeant major for the nation
al guard regiment commanded by Col.
Glenn during the border troubles was
In the city last week. Like all the
Arkansas guardsmen he Is great
booster for Deming.
George Ahearn, who was employed by
the 5, p. at Benson, Ariz., Is visiting
friends here.
d. o. snodgress Is able to be out
after severe attack OF ptomain poison
ing.
At noon last Wednesday Fort Stock
ton, Texas. was startled by the news
that a gusher oil wen had been brought
10 by the Grant oil corporation. The
well continues to produce a thousand
barrels every twenty-fOur hours and
the excitement grows as the well flows.
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MONEY BUSINESS

Disabled veterans of the World
War are dying unaided by the govern
ment, their families In many cases
destitute and public charges. This is
the charge made by the head of the
American Legion and seemingly sub
stantiated by witnesses before n house
committee This neglect, whatever It's
cause, Is the reward for heroic battle
service which grateful country so
generously extends to its defenders.
Those who believe that the govern
ment has been too liberal with disabled
veterans should interview those who
escaped with whole skin and felt
'tickled 10 death that they do not
have 10 accept government assistance
OF any kind.
The American Legion charge is APP
parently to the effect that many sick
or injured veterans are unable to un-
wind the red tape up to the point
where the compensation checks are is
sued due TO ain intricate system poorly
administered.
But that is not all: Imagine being
bedridden, with a family, and trying
to make ends meet ON sS5 or 500 a
month. Many of these unfortunate vet
Grams were officers or enlisted men Of
high earning powers. Such do not live
In civil life on any such pittance. They
are still fighting the war.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
Proposal Is Made TO Organize and Az
filiate With National Association
or Real Estate Boards
WILL FORECAST MORE ACTIVITY
Signs Of Apparent Interest In Local
Real Estate Causes Those Inter-
ested to Expect Buying

The board OF trustees OF Deming Is
considering an ordinance which will
,S-ef rates and rules for the water de-
partment This proposed ordinance Is
to be acted upon at the next regular
meeting Of the board, having been re-
ported last Wednesday evening at a
called meeting. The present water
rates are to remain In force with a
reduction 10 public works for special
purposes such as the swimming pool,
streets and parks.
Hereafter water accounts will fall
due ON the first day OF the month fol-
lowing the service, with a penalty Of
ten per cent for failure to pay within
the first ten days, further penalty OF
fifty cents for failure to pay within
twenty days. After twenty days the
water can be shut off at any time and
the debt becomes a lien against the
property. The city has arranged to
make water connections off the city
mains for patrons who pay the cost OF
carrying the water TO the property.
The following charges for service are
proposed by the ordinance under con-
sideration
Three-fourths inch service, with
five-eights inch meter, S25; three-four-
tbs inch service with three-fourths
inch meter, $50; oHe inch service.
one inch meter, $40; one and one-half
inch service with one and one-half inch
meter, $685. two inch service, with two
inch meter, 500; three inch service,
with three inch meter $3.50; four inch
service, with four inch meter. $425 ;
six inch service, with six inch meter,
$3.50.
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FARNUM AGAIN STARS
IN ZANE GREY STORY

William Farnum again will he seen
In a stirring Zane Grey story, "1he
Last OF the Duanes,' nt the Princess
theatre Thursday night and Friday aft.
cinoon and night In this william Fox
dc luxe production Mr.. Fnrnum. II Is
said. gives a great portrayal OF Texas
character who has become killer
TIN ugh no fault Of his own. Finally
he fecomes n member OF The Stnte
Rangers and helps TO run TO earth a
band of robbers and rustlers with
whom he had been thrown in contact
during his exile from civilization.
A pretty love story runs through this
stirring drama Of the border days In
Texas.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
OIL ITEMS

DrilIer George Bumpus OF the Flor
ida well west OF the city has completed
the pulling Of the Z 5-S casing and
hopes TO have the balance OF the 10
inch casing out In few days when
drilling will be resumed at 1900 feet.
The hole shows n slight deviation and
IL II thought that II may be possible
to straighten II sufficiently TO miss the
tools which were lost several months
ago and to get into the oil sand once
more.
The Angelus well east ef the city
Is now down more than 1900 feet and
In favorable formation. Just now the
management l. cementing off the water
In preparation for the resumption OF
drilling Oil enthusiasts are banking
on the Angelus well for a gusher ia the
near future.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE

The Fifth New Mexico legislature
began its sessions at Santa Fe this
morning with the usual formality OF
discussing r.. \. Baca's perennial can
didacy for the speakership OF the
house.
The fifth legislature Is faced more
seriously thnn any previous one with
the necessity for economy. The usual
hooks are out for appropriations. but
II would seem that for once Legislators
are oppressed and restricted by the
universal demand for the elimination
Of useless and even many useful gov
ernmental activities that call for
money. This legislature will probably
be remembered as the "stingest" on
record. The state institutions want a
lot more than they are going to get.
Abolition of useless offices, budget
system. tax revision are also booked
for serious consideration. II looks as
though a shortage Of political pie Is
imminent
A special revenue commission has
made voluminous report recommend
ing almost revolutionary proposals Is
10 be disposed Of. The adoption Of all
the recommendation Is not likely; but
even adherence to its general principles
viii make hard times for lot OF poll
tlcians and their henchmen. There will
be merry war over the tax commits
sion report.
The direct primary that was
promised In the republican platform
win be provided for. but there win be
acrimonious debates over this measure
also.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
LAST OF THE DUANESp
WITH WILLIAM FARNIIM

Those who love to see William Far
mum In western character roles win
have another opportunity at the Prin-
cess theater Thursday night and Fri
day afternoon and night when he will
he shown IN his latest Fox photodrama.
The Last Of the Duanes." a picturiza-
tion OF the popular novel by Zane Grey.
Buck Duane becomes hunted man af-
ter he kills cowboy who had repeat
edly threatened his life. He 'lone
VOLTS &C." keeping away from civilian
zion aud mixing with bands OF despcr-
ADDE'S until his meeting with the girl
whom he rescues. lie gains a pardon
through her and by running down
band Of outlaws. The picture is
fraugh with stirring incidents and
palpitating drama, according to report.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
Cleanup wc,.k begins the I'm.
ARRESTED FOR vAGRANCY

The sheriffs office raided house
at III Copper avenue last week and
arrested Il. Thorn, Ethyl Kirk and
Aymota Iamour for vagrancy. Friday
they were arraigned before Judge G..
G.. Rogers and pleaded guilty TO the
charge. Each was fined $50 and costs
which sums We're paid. The women
were ordered to leave the city, The
local police had been watching this
house for some time
Unfortunately innocent persons were
connected by name through rumor with
the case. The Graphic desires to cor
rect the false impression and TO say
that the names given are those Of the
record and that no others were in any
way concerned.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
CATCH ANOTHER CLARK ROBBER

Sheriff Jack smyer left the city yes.
terday for FL Paso to bring some
another man accused of robbing the
Clark Clothing company's store. This
makes the third arrest IN this case and
IL is expected that the fourth and last
man implicated will soon be under lock
and key. The thief now wanted en-
listed more than week ago In the
army, 1t is reported.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
ANTI.GAMBLING PETITION

The Deming Ministerial Alliance Is
circulating a petition favoring the re-
enactment OF a real anti-gambling law
by the New Mexico legislature to take
the place Of the present Joke The
movement here is co-Ordinated with
similar movements In other cities OF
the state and Is powerful enough to
make itself felt In the legislative halls
In Santa Fe. Plenty Of signers win be
found.
Nobody wants the confusion which
gambling brings to a community. II Is
to he admitted that auction bridge and
poker may be innocent enough under
the restriction when decency imposes,
but these friendly" games caRnot be
allowed longer to be used as a shield
for vicious gaming.
"pick up n cam next week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
DELAYS ECONOMIC
READJUsTMENT

The passage of the farmers relief
blll may prove to he a mistake. Grant
Ing all the arguments presented by its
proponents, the measure still does not
appear IN favorable light.
Granting credits TO Europe is shaky
business; Europe hasa't any real
money or credits wouldn't be necessa-
ry: hence Europe's paper Is bad
The tax PAYERS Of America. IN the end.
win take the risk and carry the bur
den.
The farmers are substantial tax pay
ers and Il will react on them. Also the
downward trend OF prices for necessa-
ries will be checked Ia some degree and
the farmers will have 20 pay their
share.
Resides these economic objections.
the measure Is class legislation and a
dangerous innovation.
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his time here with Manager Thomp-
son Of the local electric company, who
is Of course thoroughly conversant
with the local situation, and was able
to give Mr.. Harris a great deal Of
valuable information along these
lines, which win expedite the getting
out OF this report. The scheme i
entirely practicable and II carried to
n successful conclusion would open
up vast possibilities for those cont
munitles fortunate enough to be in
cluded In the proiect-Headlight.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11
Process Of Becoming Convinced.


Every day he called her over the
telephone.
Every day she refused to see him.
But his experience with women had
taught him to understand their Co
quetry, and he knew that her refusal
was not sincere.
One morning when he telephoned
she said that she would be glad to
see him, but she was engaged for the
day.
The next morning she was sorry to
have to miss him again, but she did
not have a minute free.
And the next day she wished that
he had telephoned sooner, for she had
just made an engagement. Would he
please call agaln7
His experience with women taught
him that her refusal was sincere
From life.
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NON-PARTISAN PAPER BROKE

Grand Forks, n. D.-The Grand
Forks American and the y. ID. Tiden-
dende, Non-Partisan League newspaper
have suspended publication.
Inability to collect outstanding in
dehtedness or to obtain funds from
notes issued by stockholders are given
as the reasons by ]. B. Brown, general
manager.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11

Judge G. G Rogers was reelected
Justice Of the paloe for Precinct No. I
and John Kcaly was reelected constn-
bic. Both received handsome maiori-
ties.
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CORRECTING ERROR IN TAX RATE

The last issue OF the Graphic gave
The total tax rate per Sio0 az N.23.
THIS was an error the correcting
figures being S3.42s per S100,
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SERIES or rARTIEs

M and Nrs. A. +. Falkenburg have
issdcd int5tllions for bridge mat
Tuesday AMI saturday nights
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11

'Plck up a can" next week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11

"pick up a can" next week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11

cleanup week begins the 18th.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-01-11

"Pick up a can" next week.