Deming Graphic, 1903-07-08

A DelayA light Entfine-A Hold upAnd a Special train For Final Run. Perhapa no party ever had more va varied, - ried, varied, interesting and amusing excursion to a fourth of July celebration than the little purty which left Deming last Sat Saturday - urday Saturday morning for Santa Rita; the trip itself furnished a good forenoonB program of more or less novelty and some excitment. The Sonta Fe had ad advertised - vertised advertised reduced rates for the Fourth and quite a numtter of our citizens de decided - cided decided to avail themselves of the oppor opportunity - tunity opportunity to visit the great copper camp, and at the same time to se the big celebration, consequently the union de depot - pot depot at Deming was a scene of life und hustle at train time that morning; but as usual the train was late. Afler waiting for two hours the start was made at 10:30 and there was nothing to do but ride until the train reached its destination, but, "The best laid plansof mice and men gangaftr uglee," when the party arrived at Whitewater junction there was no engine for the Santa Rita train und the party hud no way of proceeding except on foot. A consultation wus held und conductor Miller wus informed that if the party could not go to Santa Rita they would go to Silver City, consequently the dis dispatcher - patcher dispatcher was called, the wires kept warm for a space of 30 minutes until it was found that an engine had left Deming for the junction and the dispatcher said for the picnickers to stay where they were and there would be a tra'n for them soon, then ensued another wait of three quarters of an hour, when the en engine - gine engine from the soutn was running light and there was no coach nearer than Fierro; it would be afler four o'clock before that coach could be brought down and the purty landed at Santa Uila. There wus a council of war and Chief Hubbard assisted by Wilson de declared - clared declared that we should hold up that en engine - gine engine and go when it did, accordingly a swarm oí men mounted guard on the tank of the engine and declared they were running the "Santa Rita Hign L'ne" regardiessof the railway officials. In vain did brave Engineer Stalker en endeavor - deavor endeavor to get them otf of the engine so that he could proceed with the duty as assigned - signed assigned him by his superiors, but the Uundilti were determined and he had to give up the attempt. Again the wires were hot with messages to and from the dispatchers oflice tinally the orders came take passengers to Hanover junc junction, - tion, junction, and the train (engine) proceeded and the hold up parly had a special train of their own with all the independence of a president of the road. The occu occupants - pants occupants of the special train were Hubbard, Peacock, Callan, Smith, Wilson, Jen Jennings, - nings, Jennings, Gonzales, and Rose. The pary left the engine at the Hanover cross roads and proceeded on foot 1J miles arriving at Santa Rita, dusly, warm and tired at ubout 2 p. m. after which the celebration proceeded.

The enterprise and energy of the citizens of a town is never exhibited to better advantage than in the planning and executing of a special occassion such as a fair, or Fourth of July Cele Celebration, - bration, Celebration, and the people of Santa Rita have reason to be proud of the grand success they made of their celebration last Saturday. To begin with the first important requisite to the success of such an undertaking, is the harty co cooperation - operation cooperation of all, without any prejudice or strife, tllat the business men of Santa Rita are broad minded liberal and progressive men is proven by the large fund which was raised for the purpose of exhibiting their patriotism and furnishing entertainment for the people of the surrounding country. That the chairman, II. W. Dawson, is a man of rare executive ability was proven by the prompt manner in which each event on program was carried out exac.ly as it was advertised, and in this, the public spirit of the camp showed itself by the support he hud not only from those who were chosen to take charge of the various parts of the work, but by all the citizens as well. The first events of the morning were a number of races beginning at 9:30 with a wheelbarrow race and finishing at 11:50 with an obstruction race, these were superintended by L, II. Bartlett of Santa Rita and furnished a vast amount of amusement besides distributing prizes from $5.00 to 25.00 making in aggregate $100. At the same time the young folks and those interested in the races were being amused by them, the miners and their friends were being entertained by an exhibition of skill in their work at the drilling contest. Double and single handed contests were held for good prizes and some very good work was done under the manage management - ment management of M. Rinney of Santa Rita. The First prize of $100 for the best work with double hunded hammer was taken by Con. and George Husband, they, drilling, 20 1 inches while Valen Valentin - tin Valentin Gutierrez and Alfredo Vares came in as a close second with 191 inches taking the ' $25.00 purse. The first prize for single hand hammer was tak taken - en taken by Juan Avales the depth being 20J inches, this prize was $50. and a second prize of $25. was awarded to S. H. Lewligan. The program of events for ihe forenoon being finished, the next question that met the immense crowd of people, was where their hunger could be appeased, and for a couple of hours C. 11. Fox of the Santa Rita house was the most popular man we ever met. In addition to furnishing ex excellent - cellent excellent meals for the hundreds of people who were there from all parts of the

Several Parties ( Deming FolKi Spent the Day la Qcltt Manner PicnlcKlngin the Country. . Although there was no public cele celebration - bration celebration in Deming this year the great greater - er greater part of our citizens observed Inde pendnce Day in un appropriate man manner, - ner, manner, several picnic parties went out to various places in the country and there spent the day resting in quiet shady nook or playing games and hunting re relics - lics relics on the hills. Of these parties the fol following - lowing following have come to our notice: Dr. Swope and tamily, J. I Clement and family, Mrs. W. T. Russell and two children. Mrs. 1. P. Byron, Miss Grace Smith and Messrs Albert Field and John Weaver started early in the morning and drove out to- Florida Park and spent the day. Another party composed of Mrs. II. H Kidder, Misses Hazel Kidder,- Menta Rice, Jaw. Upton Kittie VYamel, Marguerite Clark, and Nora Lahon: Messrs Will Holcamp, Charles Hughes, went out to Upton's ranch on the train in the forenoon of the 4th and returned on the 5th spend spending - ing spending the two days at that very agreable home. On Sunday a gay party went to Faywood and spent the day returning on the evening train, those taking part in this mixup were Misses, Grace Smith, Katherin, Nina and Thresu Clark, Messrs A. Field, J. I. Cox, E. J. Carskadon, J. B. Sutton and W. D. Vail; while still another party A. Mars Mars-ton, - ton, Mars-ton, W. P. Tosscll and E. II. Matthews and their families forestalled the day and took their outing on Friday going out to the spring on the east side of the Floridas and not returning until about 10 o'clock in the evening. Thus many patriotic citizens thoroughly en enjoyed - joyed enjoyed the fourth and avoided the noise excitement and danger of a big public celebration.

country. Mr. and Mrs. Fox prepared the supper for both dances which was no small undertaking as there were several hundred people at each place, but they were equal to the emercency and catered to the wants of the people in a most satisfactory manner. Din Dinner - ner Dinner over the first attraction of the afternoon was the Roping contest which began at 1:30, M. W. Port wood, of Central, superintended this contest and he spared no pains or expense to make it as fine exhibition as could be given under the conditions existing. There were 25 contestants for the prizes and some very exciting work was done. The first prize of $00. was taken by Leonard Potter of the dia diamond - mond diamond a. and Lewis Barksdale of Dem Deming - ing Deming took second money, while the third went to Calvin Williams ulso a diamond a. man. The purses were $00. $30. and $10. respectively. Captain Powell officiated as Judge of this contest. Following the Roping contest was the ball game between Silver City and Fort Bayard and every available bit of space surrounding the ball park near the Santa Rita school house was filled with people in buggies, wagons, on horse buck and on foot eager to see the test of athletic skill. Both teams were in prime condition and the playing was swift from the start during the first two or three innings the work was ex exceptionally - ceptionally exceptionally clean and it soon became evident thit there would be nc long score, is the pli.yers were always on hand with the ball so as to shut out home runs only two being made during the game, both of these going to Bay Bayard, - ard, Bayard, Chas. Daniels getting one of these and May field the other. The line-up of players was as follows:

New Institutions for Deming. While the population of Deming has been Bteauily increasing for the past year and new buildings nave been erect erectile - ile erectile by the dozen yet, aside from room rooming - ing rooming houses and hotels, there have been a few business establishments opened up, but now there is evidence that this will change in the near future. It is stated by those who know that there is lifle doubt as to he establishment of another bank here, parties having been here investigating during the past two or iliree weeks and expressed them themselves - selves themselves as being well pleased with the Vc have also learned from good authority that negotiations are beinR made with an experienced laundry man manager - ager manager to build a large Bteam laundry he.v, this something which is much needed and would he a good paying business as soon as the quulity of the work was proved: Several other' pro project - ject project are talked of, among them a small foundry and machine shop, in this cowection a prominent mining man suid to the writer, "I believe a small foundry and machine shop ould be a good investment here, as the surround surrounding - ing surrounding mines would furnish a large amount of repair work and the delay in waiting to send to Albuquerque or El Paso for small repairs is often many times the ' cost of the work." . .. ,. There are also openings in other lines which will doubtles be taken up during tho coming fall and we may confidently exia'ct a large increase of business ins institutions - titutions institutions in the town before another spring. . . . ,

New Mexico at a comprative shallow depth. 2. This water, termed the underflow, can easily be made available by sinking pipe wells, with slotted strainers, into the gravel Btrata at comparitively low cost. 3. The station at Mesilla "Park sank an experimental well six inches in di diameter - ameter diameter and 48 feet deep from which was pumped a continuous stream of over 1,000 gallons a minute. 4. From this well it was found possible, using a 20 horse power steam engine with tomillo wood as fuel, to ir irrigate - rigate irrigate average laud three inches deep at a maximum cost of 51 to 64 cents an acre, according to the pump used. This estimate is for short runs; for long runs this cost will probably be re reduced, - duced, reduced, a point to be determined later. 6. Eight pumps of various types and sizes were tested by the station upon the well above referred to and compar comparative - ative comparative results are set forth in tabular form. 9. A comparative test of four kinds of fuel was made and the results are compiled in tabular form. 7. Data concerning pumping plants In New Mexico and other states has been completed and presented in tabular form under the heads of Wells. I"uinps, Engines, Land Irrigated, ana Railroad Pumping Plants. 8. A study of the relative conditions existing in" New Mexico and other states, shows that, in Southern New Mexico at least, the conditions are un

plainly seen from all parts of the camp. As soon as the fire works were over, Ihe crowd separated and started for the places appointed for the dances. The American people gathered at Ernest's Road house and danced on f.hc big plat platform - form platform under the trees while the Span Spanish - ish Spanish people filled the great dining room and office at the Santa Rita house to overflowing and danced until nearly morning. Taken all together the celebration was without doubt as fine as was ever given in this part of the territory and great credit should be given, not only to the superintendents and committees in charge of the various departments of the work, but to the business men und cit izens as well, whogaveso liberal liberally - ly liberally to the fund which amounted to $120(1, and aided in every possible way to make it a day to be rernemliered for years to come. Social mention should be mude of the good order which was maintained throughout the day there being no disturbance of any kind to murr the enjoyment of the event. A number of special officers were ap appointed - pointed appointed to assist deputies H. E. Muse and E. S. Edwards but they had but little to do as there was no one arrest arrested - ed arrested during the entire day which would certainly be a good record for any town.

Picnic and Dance. Among the numerous celebrations of the 4th. of July, that of Sunnyside settlement, 10 miles east of Deming, deserves ' some worthy mention and especially Messrs Cook, Lewis Bros; and others, to whom all credit should be given for a good old fashioned bar barbecue. - becue. barbecue. A cool shady grove in Mr. Frank Millikens pasture waathe chosen spot and at an early hour the young people began gathering and toon the' grove was a scene of pleasure until noon, when baskets and hampers were open opened - ed opened and a tempting lunch was served. After dinner Mr. Cook invited al: present to hia beautiful home, where dancing and other amusements of the day were carried on. Many of the young people enjoyed a horseback ride, among whom was Mr. Jager who gave a free exhibition of Horsemanship. Others we,nt to the cow-pen to the tam tamer - er tamer amusement of milking the cows. After supper the dancing was resume.! and lusted until a late hour. Mrs. 8. A. Birchfleld assisted Mr. Cook in en entertaining - tertaining entertaining and many were the praises of him and his promising sons. 1 he musicians deserve also a worthy men mention - tion mention for their Untiring energy.