The Deming Headlight from Deming, New Mexico • 1

DEMING HEADLIGHT Luna County, New Mexico, Friday, July 27, 1923. For FLORIDA WELL NOW MAKING RAPID PROGRESS- HAVE PASSED 1400 FT. New Cable Installed Wednesday---Drilling Was Resumed Remains the Same, a Red Sandstone Rapid progress has been made at the Florida well during the past week or ten days, a and the drill had reached the 1420-foot level Tuesday night. Wednesday was spent in putting on the new cable, and drilling was resumed Thursday. The forn.ation remains practically the same, being a red sandstone.

Everything is in good shape at the well, and the drillers feel that they will continue to make good time. One day recently 22 feet was made, and on several days 15 feet were made. The company will again raise the price of leases on August 1st. They feel that they are nearing the depth when oil in paying quantities will be reached, and those who intend taking up leases should do so at once, if they intend getting them at the present low prices. It is just four more days until the new prices will go into fect.

We do not know at this time just what the new prices will be. We would not be surprized to get word at any time now that they had hit oil in pay. Fact is (and we are basing our belief on the reports of geologists and on what was found in the first well at about their present depth), we rally expect to get the good news within a very short time. Of course, it might be that they'll have to go to 1700 to 1900 feet, but we believe the chances for an earlier strike are equally as rood as they will be at the grater depth mentioned. This sitting here and waiting and expecting is sure hard on one's nerves, but there's nothing else to do but wait and "sit tight." SHE HAD THE GOODS When Sheriff Jack Smyer and Deputy L.

Z. Davis stoped the car at the edge of the city in which were Mr. and Mrs. Petra Carreon, Wednesday of last week, to search same for liquor, thy failed to find any in the car. They had been tipped off from Columbus, and not being satisfied with their failure, they decided to make a thorough investigation, and took Mrs.

Carreon to the jail where she was searched, and 23 pints of tequilla and three qaurts of sotol was found in the various pockets of her specially constructed dress This couple has been searchedthat is, their car has been -many times, but never before has any liquor been found. It was noticed that Mrs. Carreon always wore the same drss, which was constructed along the order of a bathing suit, but much longer and more roomy and which contained pockets from top to bottom and all around in every direction. This garment had been constructed out of discarded cement sacks, and was not particularly adapted to summer wear. They were taken before United States Commissioner B.

Y. McKeyes and were released after making bond in the sum of $750 each. The following day Petra Carreon was arrested again at Columbus by Deputy Sheriff Jess Fuller and a customs officer at that place, for selling liquor. This time his bond was fixed at $500, which he filled and was released. MILK CAN STERILIZATION This is very hot weather and many people complain of sour milk.

How to prevent it is stated by the Bureau of Public Health: All containers, before milk is put into them, should be sterilized in boiling water or steam for twenty five minutes. This includes all containers. The consumer should empty the bottles as soon as received and put the milk in nice clean containers and place in the ice box immediately. The consumer should see that the bottles in which the milk is received is washed in cold water, then in boiling water, then placed upside down to drain, in a clean place, ready for the milkman to get on his next round. Just think that the very same bottle that you are leaving dry and dirty must be used to bring your milk again the next day.

So care for it accord-. ingly. Do not forget the fly-swat. Swat him, swat him, and remember one killed today will prevent many more coming tomorrow. J.

G. MOIR, County Health Officer. FINED $50 AND COSTS Tom Dendergrass, who was caught last Friday night by Patrolman Riley George, at the rear of Schoepf's Garage taking parts from a Buick was given a trial Monday in Judge C. C. Roger's court on a charge of petty larceny, and fined $50 and costa, which he paid and was released.

This Politically absolutely Democratic paper is THE 8 the Paper City of Luna Deming. Consty Deming, and CLINTON RETURNED MONDAY AND IS BACK ON THE JOB AT THE ANGELUS Has Considerable Work to do Before He Will Know If Water is Shut Off---May Learn Within the Coming Week II. B. Clinton, chief driller for the Angelus people, who went to Los Angeles following the pouring of cement in the Angelus Well in an altempt to shut off the water flow and give the well a chance to returned to Deming last Monday, morning and left within the hour for the well site. He informed us he has considerable work to do before he can give the well a test as to whether or not his job of cementing was successful, but stated that he might be able to learn within a week's time.

Everybody in Deming is just up on their toes, expecting great mnts at that well. We believe very one thinks they have oil there, if the water can only be shut off and the well given a chance to come in. We asked Mr. Clinton what he would do should he find the water had not been shut off, and he replied, "Why cement it again." If it is found necessary to do this, we are informed that a cement "hardener" will be used this time, when it will only take about 48 hours for the cement to set. We are mighty anxious for the time to roll aruond when a real test can be given the well.

-when the water has been completely shut off -when the well has been bailed. We truly believe the well will then come in a payer. This waiting and hoping for the success of the venture, is just about like drawing to a "bob-tailed flush," and believing all the time you will better your hand, until you've seen the other card. Some times you hit, and some times you don't. Here's hoping.

PARDONING MAGEE REMARKABLE ACT OF GOV. Gov. Hinkle's pardoning of editor Carl C. Magee carries with it the effeet of placing Gov. Hinkle's disapproval on the action of the court in the cases against Magee.

It is as if the governor of New Mexico said that Magee, in publishing the things he did, was not guilty of libel and of contempt of court. Whatever the governor's opinion in that connection, he speaks out with great plainness when he says in his pardon decree that the sentences imposed on Magee were harsh and beyond reason; and that the procedure in these cases was a "disgrace" and "a blot upon the state of New Mexico and the good people thereof." One wonders, considering that statement, to what degree the courts would hold the governor himself to be in contempt. It is evidently intended by the governor as a vigorous rebuke to a part of New Mexico's judiciary. It is more than probable that this matter will be fought over and over, and that it will go into the next campaign as a foremost issue; not one of the parties but of machines and methods. The outcome may be a housecleaning.

If that happens, it will be a blessing to the state. It will be favorably regarded outside the state as a vicory for the people of New Mexico over forces which have held the state in a kind of bondage. The people of New Mexico are accustomed to the sort of politics they have. There has been protest from time to time, but not very effective. Now, however are indications of an upsurging of sentiment in favor of an unhobbled government in counties and state.

Gov. Hinkle, for one, is not afraid to speak his mind, whatever the effect on his political -El Paso Herald of July 18. HAMBONE'S MEDITATIONS YOU KIN GINALLY TELL FUM DE WAY A BOY TREAT HE JOB, EF HE 60T IT -SEF ER SOMEBODY GOT IT FUM 'IM! Copyright, 19 21 by M.Ciure Newspaper Syndicate. DEMING HAS $9.89 pot. pure water 881 sunshine days a year An altitude of 4336 ft.

Mean annual temperature of 59.6 degrees 40. Years Democratie la Polities Velume 40, Number -8ix. STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION REPORTS FAVORABLY ON NEW RY. Preponderance of Testimony Heard in Two-Day Session at Santa Fe Was For New Project---Now Goes to the I. C.

C. PANCHO VILLA ASSASSINATED LAST SATURDAY BODY PIERCED BY MANY BULLETS; HIS SECY, A GUARD AND BY-STANDER DEAD Pancho Villa, who ran the social scale from an ignorant peon to dietator of Mexico, was murdered last Saturday by men stationed in a house on the outskirts of Parral, as Villa and party were returning to the former's ranch. His body was pierced by many bullets, and several others were also killed at the time. The party had no chance to defend themselves. Villa has played a considerable part in Mexico't politics.

Some of his actions have been for the good, and many have been for evil. His death has caused many tears of regret on the one hand, and many smiles of gladness on the other. He was loved and feared and hated. If the most credited version as to why he was the bad man he turned out to be is correct--that his ning had to do with the avenging a wrong to a sister--then his actions a that time were not far wrong. It was then that Diaz ruled the lie with an iron hand, and the officer who wronged the sister of Villa was high in the esteem of Diaz.

It is probable that Villa realized there was no chance for him to surrender and get a fair deal. and it was then he elected to lead the life of an outlaw. In this he was successful, we've an idea far beyond his expectations. That he was brutal is beyond question, but he did many acts of kindness to the poor and down-trodden people. Since his settling down to the life of a farmer, he has establishFed schools on his ranch, and orphan children were made particularly welcome.

He "lived by the sword" and died by it. The men who murdered him are as bad he he at his worst. Villa was known in Deming by many people. Since his raid on Columbus an indictment has been in the hands of our sheriff here, charging him with murder in the first degree, and had he been taken in this state it is quite probable the shooting at Parral last Saturday would no have occurred, for it is likely Villa would have received a broken neck in our county jail here. Five wives have come forward with claims for his estate, and there is a fight on as to who will govern his large land holdings.

President Obregon is making every effort possible to bring Villa's slayers to justice. -WAR DAY -WAR DAY Under the auspices of the National Council for prevention of War, July 28-29, will be observed as Law-Not Day. Last year the slogan was "No War," but this year it is "Law, Not War." The local W. C. T.

U. has charge of affairs, the executive committee being Mesdames Siler and Davis. Posters, large and small bills have been received for distribution and will be judicially placed about town. The pastors of the different churches will possibly preach on the subject to some extent next Sunday. We quote from the literature the following: "To Establish Law in Place of War, Requires Government Action." "Work for the World Court and Outlaw War." "If We Not Work For Peace Now, and Work Effectively, We Shall be Guilty When War Comes." DIDN'T ADVERTISE: IS BROKE The value of advertising has been admitted by Day Martin of London, manufacturers of shoe blacki.

mentioned in the works of Charles Dickens and referred to by Thomas Hood, Carlyle, Bret Harte and George Eliot. Recently forced to sell out its business, the firm is reported to have given as reason: "We didn't keep up our advertising." C. OF C. NOTES Mr. and Mrs.

B. J. Slatery of Ft. Bayard, N. have located at 518 S.

Silver. Mr. Mike J. Foley of Ft. Bayard, nas moved down for the summer and fall.

Mr. T. M. Sumpter, who has been away on a three months vacation, visiting home folks in Oklahoma, has returned and saya he is mighty glad to be back in New Mexico and par: ticularly in Dening DEMING'S CHURCHES Maple Street Church of Christ Maple St. and Copper Ave.

J. B. Brown, minister. 9:45, Bible school. 11, Communion and preaching services; subject Right of Ownership." 7, p.

m. Junior, Intermediate and. Senior Endeavors, 2:30 p. Thursday, Woman's Missionary meeting. The Salvation Army Hut 8 p.

Song service; text, "Your Wages." Sat. 8 p. text, "Your Choice." Sunday, 11 a. specials. Major S.

Bradley will conduct service. 2 p. Sunday School. 8 p. "The Hallelujah Finish." A welcome to all.

M. S. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. Corbett, Wednesday afternoon. Devotional conducted by Mrs.

Clossin. The following program in charge of Mrs. Wyse was given: "Suey Ching," Mrs. White. "Here and There," Mrs.

Henry. "Duties of a Nurse as a Missionary," Mrs. Bassett. "Budgets and Boys, to Say Nothing of Girls," Mrs. Clossin.

"Home Made Stewards," Mrs. Hume. "Hackett Medical College," Mrs. Sherman. "As He Hath Prospered Thee," Mrs.

Sage. "Items From Various Fields," Mrs. Sickels. BAPTIST W. M.

S. The Women's Mission Society of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. D. F. Weatherred on South Platinum, Thursday afternoon of last week.

Mrs. Geo. Brooks was the leader, the subject being: "Evangelistic Agencies of the Foreign Board." Mrs. Brokos gave a splendid scripture lesson. "Our Father's Business," by Mrs.

Wallace. "League of Missions," Mrs. Siler. "Japan," Mrs. Stevenson.

"Come Over and Help Us," Mrs. Daniel. "Over the Border," Mrs. Snyder. Mrs.

Weathered served refreshing grape juice sherbet and cakes during the social hour which followed the program. HELPED TO RUN DOWN "BILLY THE KID" Capt. J. W. Poe, pioneer of the Southwest and one of the trio who ran to earth "Billy the Kid," considered the worst outlaw in this part of the country, died at his home in Roswell, July 21.

Capt. Poe was the last of the three men who were in at the last on this famous man hunt, and he stood guard at the little adobe house in Ft. Sumner, N. on the night of July 14, 1881, when Sheriff Pat Garrett went into the house and killed the outlaw. Capt.

Poe was prominent in financial circles in the Southwest, he having helped to organize a number of banking institutions. He was also prominent in Masonry, being a 33rd degree Mason, past grand master of New Mexico, past grand high priest of the grand chapter of New Mexico, past grand commander of the grand commandery of New Mexico, and one of the charter members of Roswell lodge No. 18. While Mr. A.

M. Gilden was not at the scene of the killing of Billy the Kid, still he was one of those who were sent on the hunt for him, and did much to harrass the outlaw and to keep him on the move. GRADUATES AT SILVER CITY Among those who graduated from the State Teachers' College at Silver City last Wednesday, July 25th, were Martha Eda Clark of Deming, who received the Master of Pedagogy degree, and Marie Mier Holland, who received the Bachelor of Pedagogy degree. The Teachers' College graduated 60 students from six different states this session. Never argue with a man who talks loud.

You couldn't convince him in a thousand years. The man who can be patient while he teaches his wife to drive the car, is a saint, thinks 'A. W. Pollard. NATL GUARD TO LEAVE ON OVERNIGHT HIKE SAT.

TO GO 40 MILES NORTH OF HERE IN CARS; HQ. DETACHMENT OFFICERS HAVE EXAMS. Considerable interest is being manifest in the activities of the two National Guard detachments at Deming, recently, as the time draws near for the two-weeks encampment trip to Fort Bliss, which will begin August 17. Also, as preparations are being rushed to completion for the overnight camping trip about 40 miles north of here. The members of both Troop and the Headquarters detachment will participate in the outing and will leave here at different times durng tomorrow afternoon and evening, and will come back Sunday evening.

The chief feature of the exercises will be the rifle range practice, the first men arriving to erect targets. The commanding staff of officers, and the schedule i is as follows: Hq. Det. 1st Sq. and Troop 111th Cavalry, N.

M. N. Deming, N. July 29th and 30th, 1923. Major Clyde Earl Ely, Commanding; 1st Lt.

William A. Poe, Adjutant. Capt. C. G.

Sage, Cammanding Tr. 1st. Lt. Benjamin Wheatley, Range Officer; 2nd Lt. N.

J. Strumquist, in charge preparatory exercises. 1st. Lt. William Poe, Adj.

and Comdg. Hq. Det. 1st. 1st.

Lt. Memory H. Cain, Plans and Training Officer, 1st. 2nd. Lt.

W. C. Butler, Supply Officer 1st. Sq. Set.

Insturetor L. M. Case, i in charge of instructions; Sgt. Maj. Fred Smith, Sgt.

Maj. 1st. Sq. Saturday, July 29th. Camp.

Target ranges. Target Ranges. targets; targets (to be erected before mess call). P. M.

Mess Instructions to Officers by Major Ely following mess. Taps ...11:00 Sunday, July 30th. A. M. First Reveille .5:15 Setting up Mess Call Range Call.

Preparatory Firing, Recall Cleaning of rifles will follow recall. Mess Call. ...12:00 P. M. Instructions by Major Instructions by Captain Range Call ....2:00 Preparatory Firing, Arriving Recall Cleaning of rifles will follow recall.

Inspection of .4:30 Break Camp .5:30 Sgts. in charge of preparatory (sections) exercises: Sgt. Schweppe, Sighting and aiming, Sgt. Stump, Sight and Sight Setting, wind and wind gage rule. Sgt.

Guiney, Nomenclature, Care of the Rifle. Sgt. Beal, Adjusting of the Sling. Sgt. Prugel, Positions, Trigger Squeeze.

Sgt. Maj. Smith will have charge of all firing records. 1st. Sgt.

Freeman will assist the Sgt. Major. Sup. Sgt. Curtis will have charge of supplies.

Mess Sgt. Davis will have charge of the mess. The new officers of the Headquarters detachment which was organized in Deming recently, were given examinations by Adj. Gen. John W.

Skipwith and Senior Instructor of New Mexico National Guard Lester A. Sprinkle, both of Santa Fe, who arrived here Wednesday evening. Those officers of the Headquarters detachment who took the examination are: Major Clyde Earl Ely, 1st. Lt. Wm.

A. Poe, 1st. Lt. Memory H. Cain, 2nd.

Lt. Clark Butler. A lot of people would forgive these Republican officials who run away from their jobs in Washington if they would forget to come back. Mrs. S.

0. Gibson and daughter, Lucille, and Dele Inman, who have been on an extended visit to Texas, returned to Deming last Sunday. It isn't certain that the next war will cost as much. There may be no dollar-a-year men, The State Corporation Commission composed of J. M.

Luna, chairman, Bunifacio Montoya and Hugh H. Williams, who sat i in a two-day session in Santa Fe (Tuesday and Wednesday), taking testimony in the case of the complaint filed by the A. T. S. F.

railroad company against the issuing of a certificate of necessity and convenience by the Interstate Commerce Commission to the Colorado, Columbus Mexican railroad company to construct a railroad from Columbus, N. to Farmington, N. are in favor of the proposed road, and so reported to the I. C. C.

last March. They are indeed enthusiastic for the new project, for they, being citizens and residents of Mexico are in position to know the needs of the people of this great commonwealth. The meeting at Santa Fe on Tuesday and Wednesday, was for the purpose of taking testimony which has been forwarded to the I. C. C.

at Washington and it is thought it will take possibly 90 days for that body to go over the reports and to make returns on same. It may not take that long however. There was only one witness for the Santa Fe road, he being Capt. Reid, general solicitor for that company 19 the State of New Mexico. The first part of his testimony was an attempt to show that the Santa Fe was not trying to "butt in" on the new proposed road for the purpose of preventing its construction.

This in face of the fact that the Santa Fe had filed a complaint with the I. C. C. to the same. Then he tried to show the resources of the country to be traversed would not support a road, by referring to the U.S.

Horticultural report showing the number of acres under cultivation and the number of cattle in the state. His defense, or offense, as the case may be, was indeed very weak. To offset this objection, officials of the proposed road and the various Chambers of Commerce along the route, citizens' committees, individuals and stock raisers, all rallied to the support of the new road in person, in telegrams, in letters, and in resolutions. The record of all this testimony will be composed of more than a thousand typewritten pages of matter, and it is this which the I. C.

C. will study, after which it is thought that body will issue a cerificate of necessty and convenience. AUTO WRECK SUNDAY NIGHT Fred Ball and a Mr. Benson of Santa Rita, had an auto accident Sunday night about 12 miles south of Deming on the Columbus road. They were driving a Durant sport model roadster, and according to our informant, were making from 30 to 40 miles an hour, when the car apparently did a complete flip-flop, striking first on the top of the radiator, which, together with the windshield, top and steering wheel, were demolished.

Mr. Ball sustained a dislocated shoulder and other bruises, while Mr. Benson escaped with only a minor cut or two. These men should get out somewhere and shake hands with themselves for the luck they are playing in. Thy missed a mighty good chance for serious, if not fatal, results.

MICKIE SAYSTH' MERCHANT WHO USES OUR COLUMNS TO GO AFTER BIKHESS IS READY OFFER BETTER SERVICE, BETTER GOODS 'N BETTER PRICES THAN LAZY CHAP WHO'S TOO SHIFTLESS TO EVEN ADVERTISE! CHARLES.