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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
BANKERS DISCUSS
How United States Can Become the
Worlds Clearing House


CLEVELAND, O., Sept.-The dele
gates to the American Bankers asso-
citation listened this morning to an es-
pecially Interesting paper read by
William r. Trigg. Of the we'll known
ship building firm of Richmond. Va,
90 the question, "How Can the United
States Become the Clearing House of
the World.'' Mr.. Trigg said in
part:
SIT should be the endeavor of each
mem Der of this association to the full
extent of their efforts and influence to
see that all foreign business, sales,
purchases, exchanges, should be made
in dollars, and not in pounds, standards
and measures. for it ia most important
that our weights and quantities should
be familiarized.
"When we quote. we should use our
methods, and when we buy we should
insist that accounts should be stated
in the came way, and the desire to sell
will educate quickly; when the world
knows our methods of computing and
recogn zed US at the same time to be as
we will be, the largest exporter and
importer, our wish for the clearing
house will be realized"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
FOUL LAKE.
Has Formed Where the Sewers
Empty.

The Mayor will probably read his
message to the city council tonight,
recommending new bond issue of $50, 200
the purpose of which is to cover the
city hall deficiency of 81, 900 and for the
purpose of extending the mouth of the
sewer system two miles below where
1t is at present located.
The offal of the city is now being
emptied from the sewers into the dry
bed of the river not far from the mouth
of the Ysleta canals
A lots of foul smelling garbage has
been formed there and the odor arfs-
ing there from is said to be terrific
Not only that but the disease general
ing filth has flowed and trickled down
the channel of the Ysleta canal and
persons living below near the canal
have registered kick, as well as those
living the vicinity of the foul lake.
On account of this and the deficiency
in the city hall fund another bond is
sue is believed to be imperative.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
HIGH RENTS.
Tenants Kick Again Against Non-
resident Landlords.

Merchants and others are complain
ing again against the exhor rbitant
rents charged in this city by non-resi-
dent land lords, many of whom have
recently notified their tenants of au-
other raise in the rents
Several merchants have declined to
meet the advance and are preparing to
move
ut is an outrage, {" said prominent Ell
Paso street. merchant. this morning,
that SO much money should have to be
cent out of the city every month to
nonresident landlords. They spend
scarcely dollar in Ell Paso and are
ready to push up the rents higher and
higher ss often as we will stand it,,
"Once before high rents killed lower
FL Paso street and in my opinion the
same thing is likely to occur again."
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Captain Butler Captures
Warehouses Filled With
Rice at San Rafael
DISGUISED INSURGENTS
Enter American Lines-Un.
moIested That They May
Be Impressed With
American Strength

MANILA, Sept. 7.-Seven warehouses
filed with rice were destroyed by
Captain Butler with three companies
of the Third infantry while on q re-
connoissance of San Rafael. This took
place after fight in which seven
prisoners were captured. Captain
Butler is still pushing the enemy on
toward Maisip.
1t is we'll known that many insurg-
ents have been visiting linus in dis
guise No effort has been made to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
BRINK
OF WAR
Britain's UItimatum to Tram
svaa! Government Ex-
pected Tomorrow
COURAGEOUS KRUGER
Asks For An Explanation Re-
garding Mobilization of
British Troops on
His Frontier.

LONDON. Sept. THE Transvaal
crisis is the absorbing topic of England
today. All eyes are turned toward to-
morrow's cabinet meeting. Its de-
cision will probably be fraught with
momentous consequences.
ALI the officials of the colonial office,
have worked steadily through the
night. Chamberlain remained in his
Office until late hour, but neverthe-
less reappesred at his desk early to-
day.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
MERCHANTS
In Chicago Arrested For Using 'Ol d
Glory For Advertising Pur-

POSCS.
CHICAGO, Sept. State warra nts
for the arrest of thirteen business men
were sworn out this morning, the
defendants in each case being charged
with using the American flag for ad
vertising purposes.
It is expected that twenty other war
rants will be issued during the day for
persons who are charged with q SINH
lar offense.
The offense for which these men
have been arrested has become quite
common among many large business
concerns in the larger eastern cities.
Especially during political times
has the American flag been
subjected to such insults by having
painted in the most lurid colors on the
two sides of the flag the most Ehideous
looking portraits, said to be re-
semblances of the various political
leading. Some firms lhave gone so
far as to stretch old glory across 3
main thoroughfare, from one
building to another and attach
at the end of the flag as it floats
gloriously to the breeze, a large sign
advertising their wares. The flag was
made party to various other advertis-
ing schemes for the "wily merchant"
and the recent action of the sta G.
authorities will put a stop to the per
nicious practice of placing such a
stigma on "old glory" as to make her
q party to any advertising scheme.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
SONS OF VETERANS
Assembled Today at Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. THE
eighteenth annual encampmsnt of the
Sons of Veterans assemb bled at the
Masonic Temple today. Commander
in-Chief Frank L. Shepard of Chicago
presided. All of the state divisions
are presented by large delegations, the
total number of visitors reaching sew
eral thousand. The programme ar
ranged for the three days entertain
ment Is excellent and thousands are
being royalty welcomed. The Wis
consin delegates are making great
efforts to secure the 1900 encapment
for Milwaukee.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Heavy DAMAGES
Asked For the Loss of Hail

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Sept. miss
Maggie Eisenhart, of Spring Valley,
will institute suit against the railroad
company to recover damages for the
loss of her hair.
While on an excursion train to At
lantic City red hot cinder landed in
her hair, which was burned off to the
scalp. She asks for heavy damages.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
TOTALLY DESTROYED
The Finest Hotel on Long Island.

The Finest Hotel on Long Island.
GARDEN CITY, l.. l., Sept. Fire
broke out il the Garden City Hotel at
1885 O'Clock this morning In portion
of the building occupied by servants.
There were about 100 guests in all,
who, together with the employees, es-
capped. The fremen we're unable to
save any part of the building. The
loss is estimated at 100000. The
Garden City Hotel ranked as the finest
on Long Island.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
STEAMER OCEANIC
Largest Craft in the World Starts on
Her Maiden Voyaup.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. THE new
White Star liner Oceanic, the largest
steamer in the world, started ON her
maiden voyage to New York last even
ing. During the afternoon large
crowds gathered at every point of want
age to see the monster ship.
The Oceanic has four hundred sa-
loon passengers and three hundred
sec ond cabin passengers aboard. She
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07

stop them, ss it is believed they will be
deeply impressed by the display of
troops and munitions of war they will
see in the American quarters.
The rebels around linus continue to
harass the Fourth infantry, but have
done no damage.
1t is said Aguinaldo has caused the
arrest of the governor of Cavite for
falling to attack linus with success.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07

carries crew of over four hundred
men.
The new ship is scheduled to arrive
at New York City at q. NJ. on Sep
tember 13. On her trial trip she made
twenty-three knots per hour, but is
not going to make any attempt at
breaking records.
Hon. w. J. Pierce, lord mayor of
Belfast, is among the passengers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
THE TENTH SESSION
Of New Mexico Agricultural COLLEGE
Opened At MesiIia Park Yester-
ddV

opened At MeSilla Park Yester-
day.
The tenth annual session of the New
Mexico College of Agriculture and me-
chanic arts opened yesterday. The
number of students enrolled at the close
OF the first days business was greater
than on any former opening day in the
history of the Institution. The number
of new students from distant points is
this year especially large. and the
girls dormitory is already full
The grade and maturity of students
Is better than heretofore. Students
are here from all parts of New Mexico.
Santa Fe having the largest repre-
sentation outside of the locality: and
number are enrolled from Texas and
other states DR.. Frederic w. San
ders is the new head of the institu-
tion, having been elected president
last spring to succeed Prof. @. T. Jor-
dan.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Pitcher Young Returns.

'S1ke" Young, the AlamOgordo
pitcher, returned home this morning.
"Sike'' said he always liked to come
TO Ell Paso, because he was always
treated SO well.''
"Sike said he would be in Ell Paso
again when the Alamogordo team
comes through the city on their way to
the Albuquerque Fair, where they will
play series of games.
Two games will be played here on
the 10th and 18th of September.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
MANY SPORTS
To Witness the Hopkins NC CClelland
Mill Tonight.

WHEELING, w. Va, Sept. 7.-Dele-
cations from Pittsburg and other
places arrived in Wheeling today for
the purpose of seeing the twenty-round
bout between Joe Hopkins of New
York and Jack McClelland, of Pitts
burg, which will be decided tonight In
the arena of the Metropolitan Athletic
club. Oscar Gardner will act as ref
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
WHEELER DEAD
Inventor of the Firth Sterling Pro-
jeCtile Used in the Navy.

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Charles Y.
Wheeler, aged go, of the firm of Wheel
er and Wheeler, manufacturers, Pitts
burg. is dead.
Wheeler was Cthe inventor of the
Firth Sterling projectile. which is used
the United States navy. To Wheel
er is ssttributed the development of
Robert J. Burdett as humorist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
A FATAL DUEL
One Man Dead and the Other Dying.

PERRY, Okla, Sept. 7.-Advices
from Tonkawa. q small town twenty
five miles north of here, state that a
street duel took place last evening.
John Arnold and Slim Jamison, form
er saloon and hotel man, engaged in q
fierce fight with pistols. The quarrel
arose over q game of cards. Jamison
is dead and Arnold is dying.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
BURGLAR ARRESTED.
Invaded the Homes of the Sirens

Several days ago Gregorio Nava
made the rounds of several residences
on Utah street and it is alleged, stole
various articles from the inmates.
He was arrested by George Harold
while trying to dispose of an album.
containing photographs of several
damsels in pink tights, and other ar
tfcles gathered up in his rounds and
lodged in the county iail.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
NAVAL PAGEANT
A Fea ture OF the 6. A. r. EnCamp-
menf

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. Ives
sells of all sizes and descriptions, from
the imposing battleships OF the North
Atlantic squadron to the putting and
screeching river tugs, took part this
afternoon in the great naval pageant
which was the feature OF the fourth
day of the @. A. r. national eEeamp-
ment. The Indiana, Massachusetts,,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Ell PASo. TEXAS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 1899

New York, Texas, Brooklyn. Dolphin,
Detroit and Nashville, were anchored
in line along the river front, each one
gayly decorated with flags nd'bunting.
The display was reviewed by the Pres
ident, Secretary Long and other dis
tipguished guests.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
DEATH AND DAMAGE
The Result of a Terrific Storm.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, nd, Sept. IA
terrific storm visited this section yes
terday afternoon and the damage itd1d
to the telephone and electric light
property is very great. A number OF
barns were destroyed and considerable
stock was killed. Grace Jones was
instantly killed and Mrs. Jessie Nor
risou fatally injured by the lightning
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
ALGER in NEW YORK
Mum On All Public Questions.

Mum On All Public Questions.
NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Gen. Alger,
with his wife and daughter, Mrs. Pike,
ia at the Waldorf dotel. He inform
ed press representative that he had
nothing to say on any public question.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Eagan, who
is in the city, went to the hotel to pay
his resperts to Alger. This was their
first meeting since the EaRan court
M fiA1
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
STREET CAR FARE
Reduced to Two Cents on CHICAGO
Branch Line

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-Two cent street
car fares in Chicago have become q
reality, the Chicago General railway
having begun the sale of twelve tickets
for 25 cents on branch lines.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Threw Paper In Street.

Harry Chairman continues .
violaters of the scavenger o
A Mexican was brOugh.
paper in the street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
STOCKS AFFECTED
Gloomy Transvaal Situation Causes
Depression.

LONDON, Sept. THE stock mar
ket was heavy today as result of the
gloomy Trsnsvaal situation. Amer
ican stocks shared in the general de-
preston
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Metal Market.

NEW YORK, Sept. "copper" IS so
Silver SO: lead 4. 40.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
YELLOW Fever

Has Made It's appearance III mIdmI.
Florida.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. THE
state board of health announces the
presence of one case OF yellow fever in
Miami, on the east coast. The patient
is John Anderson.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
ERIGHTFUL ACCIDENT
Passenger Train Kills Four of a Fd-
mlly.

KAHoKA, Mo-, Sept. 7--Wilby Bash
aged 19 years, Wesley Bash, aged II,
and Roy Bash, aged 9, were driving
from home with their father. George
Bash, near Wavland, to Alexandria
when the vehicle was struck by pas
senRer train and all we're killed out
right.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07

Go to Irwin q Co. for your school
books and supplies.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-09-07
Epworth League Entertainment.

The Epworth League of the First
M. E. church will give free musical
and literary entertainment and social
this evening at 8 p. m. to which all
are cordially invited. The following
program will be rendered.:
Instrumental sOlO Mrs JOhpa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01
Informntion Abont DaiauIri.

This information concerning the iron ore
shipping port of Daiquiri, Cuba, has been
received for record by the government.
Daiquiri is an open roadstead and is about
sixteen miles east of the MORO Castle
at entrance to Santiago harbOr 1t has
a custom house, inspector OF customs
and a United States health officer. II Is
a SUPPORT of entry OF Santiago de Cuba.
There is a large iron ore pier, built with
storage pockets 10 hold 5000 tons of ore;
also a wharf for merchandise. There
are five large iron buoys IN the bay for
mooring purposes. The depth of water Is
from twenty-three 20 twenty-five feet
alongside the pier and fifteen feet along
SADIE the wharf. There is steam derrick
on the wharf. The harbor is partly pro-
tected from winds by a promontory to the
eastward. and vessels can load nearly all
the year. There are about five days
year. generally in the autumn. when yes
sells cannot load on account of wind and
sea. There Is a regular pilot stationed
az Daiquiri. and pilotage is compulsory.
fresh water pipe runs to the iron pier,
also to the merchandise wharf. and yes
sells can obtain water. Ordinary com
missary supplies are obtainable
INK dH +. secu redkhemzls cmfwyp
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01

Breakwater, May 31.-Saled, schr Anna
F. Ketchum, Jacksonville.
Baltimore May S1.-Salled, steamer At
las. with barge 81, Savannah
Greenock, May a.-Arrived, steamer
Glenhafren, Pensacola
Genoa, May 2s.--Arrived, steamer Baw-
try, Savannah
Stettin, May 29.-Arrived, steamer Lyen,
Fernandina, via Norfolk
Liverpool. May 31-Arrived, steamer
Veva, Charleston.
Havre, May S1.-Arrlved, steamer Ash
lands, Pensacola, via Norfolk.
Jacksonville, Fla. May 31.-Cleared,
. steamship Comanche, Chichester, New
York.
Entered-steamship Carib, Mckee Bos-
ton.
William J. Lermond. Hopper, Vera
Cruz.
Key West, Fla. May Sl.-Arrved,
steamers Mascotte, Miner, Havana, and
sailed for Port Tampa; City of Key West,
Bravo, Miami and returned schr Nettie
w. Howlet Philadelphia,
Pensacola, Fla, May S1.-Arrived, banks
Lancefield (Br), Grant, Rio Janeiro Ada
(Nor), Undergrad. Christiansend.
Sailed-Bark Mezpa (Nor), Olsen. West
Hartlepool.
NalGditt-s1 uoIldS melville
CBD, Greig, Genoa; Thorno (BD, Rem
well Havana; bark Bertrand (NoO,
Griefswald.
Alphabetical, Fla, May 31.--Cleared and
sailed schr Jennie Lockwood, Hathorn,
Boston.
Carrabelle, Fla, May Sl.-Arrived, schr
W. b. Morse, Newbury, Tampa.
Port Tampa, Fla, May S1.-Arrived, schr
Harry A. Berwin, Hewitt, Philadelphia.
Fernandina, Fla, May SI.-Sailed bark
entine Bonnie Sweeny, Hudson, Philadel-
phia.
Georgetown, S. c., May 31-Arrived
steamer George w. Clyde, Robinson, New
York, via Wilmington
Sailed-Schr Golden Ball, Glbbes, Bos-
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01
SECRET OF DWARF TREES.
How the japanese Gardeners Grow
the Miniature Oak.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
An examination of the windows of the
florists shops on Broadway and Fifth ave-
nue. makes it apparent that new fash
ion has been introduced here. whether il
viii come into permanent favor cannot, Of
course. be told but artists and art lovers
hope that this will be the case. 1t is the
Land of the Rising sun whence the new
art-new only TO Occldentals-has come. In
that land the cultivation of dwarf trees
trained into forms which follow accepted
lines of beauty, is many centuries Old. Il
has been brought to a wonderful. degree
of perfection and is regarded as serious
~ as lacquer work or kakemOnO painting,
so that collection of ancient dwarf trees,
in rare porcelain Jars, is something that
mo japanese gentleman's house should
be without"
1t is this art which has, within the last
few months, been brought to the notice OF
Americans. II would almost seem that
there must be in Japan some Society for
Instructing Barbarians in japanese Ar
Horticulture for the number of merchants
from the Mikado's land who have come
here with specimens of the miniature trees
has been astonishing. In England ana
France the art has also been recently in
troduced by jealous missionaries.
In this city there have been many auc-
ton sales of these dwarf trees in the sea-
son just closing. The nrsl of these sales
were disappointments to the sellers, ana
buyers who had prescience enough to see
than the art would become popular here,
secured Chabo Hihas, Sage palms. bam-
boos and Weeping Nagis for s. to $40 each
which, later in the season, would have
brought ten times as much
To show how quickly the fashion has
grown in favor, il need only be said that
Chabo IIiba sold last Wednesday at the
American Art Association for $1,000. 1t was
q unique specimen. said TO be $50 years
old, but II is doubtful If il would have
brought more than 500 a few months ago.
The japanese gardeners make a secret OF
the means by which the miniature trees
are produced, but. like many other mys-
teries the secret has been discovered by
the curious Occidental ii is simple
enough consisting only in the cutting OF
the roots when they first begin to sprout.
Suppose a miniature oak tree is desired.
The japanese gardener takes an acorn ana
an orange. He carefully scoops out the in
terror of the orange ana fills the skin with
rich mold. Exactly in the center he
places the acorn. leaving round hole Ia
a line with the sproudng point. He puts
his orange in a sunny place, and waters
il every day.
Soon overrun the first shoot appears. and
a short time afterward the roots break
through the orange skin, These are shaw
ed off continually. The tree grows 10
about five inches high and then stops In
a year II is a perfect miniature oak. When
the roots cease TO grow the ends are var
nished over and the orange imbedded in
pot or vase. The tree becomes more
snarled and stunned every year. and is
trained to whatever shape is desired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01
Central Of Georgia Railway.

Schedules Effective May Z, 1899.
9Oth Meridian Time.
DEPARTURES
Lv Savannah
Nv ~ Ia AtIonta 8:45 A. N.
No. daily for Augusta, Macon
Atlanta. Athens, Column
bus and Birming ham...--. s:Vo 4 NJ
No. ex. Sunday for Dover ana o y U
intermediate points 1890 o'VV L -"'
No. ex. Sunday for Guyton and =,
intermediate points $500. z'W & ~"
ARRIVALS
AR. Savannah
NO uany IA ,l Albania" 500 P. NJ
No. 4 daily from Augusta, Ma
con- Atlanta, Athens, Co =.
lumbus and Birmingham o'Vo a "A'
No. 8 ex. Sunday from Dover :,
and intermediate points. f;4S a. Ne
No. 10 ex. Sunday from Guyton :,
and intermediate points. sou We
,RETwEEN SAVANNAH AND TYBEH-
18TH meridian or Savannah city time.
Daily-Leave Savannah 10 a. m, 500 p
m h.SO D. m, and p. m. Leave Tyoee
T:45 a. m, 11:10 a. m, 6:45 p. m. ana SOW
p. m. sot-
Additional trains on Mondays as rol-
lows: Leave Savannah 6l5 a. m Lea'e
Tybee 7:20 q. m.
Connections made at terminal points WIN
all trains Northwest, West and Southwest
Sleeping cars on all night trains. Far
lor cars on day trains between Savannah
and Atlanta. "a
For further information and for scheu-
ules to all points beyond our line Apply 10
w G. BREWER, City Ticket and Pass
enger Agent, 107 Bull street.
]. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent
Savannah, Ga.
JOHN NJ EGAN, Vice President
THEO. D. KLINE. Gen. Superintendent"
E. II. HINTON, Traffic Manager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01

The vessel will be furnished with fire and
wrecking pumps of the most powerful and
improved designs. The engines will be
OF the triple expansion type, with cylin-
ders measuring 1914. 23Ia and 80 inches
and a piston stroke Of q inches. The yes
sci is 10 carry l75 pounds OF steam. to
develop $50 20 500 horse power
Two weeks hence Charles Reeder & Son
will launch a steamer for the Queen Annes
Railroad. This vessel Is a side wheeler,
and Is being built to ply between Bald-
more and Queenstown. Her speed is 10
be twenty miles an nour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01

The Right Material-"Mr. Blankson,"
said The lawyer, turning to thS.man who
had been drawn as juror. this is a case
in which-by the way, Mr. Blankson, have
vestigating eomnittee?'
Yes, sir"
We'll take him, your honor. He doteu't
know anything about this case-or any
thing else."-Chicago TRIBUNE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-01
some Curious Social Customs and
Quaint Expressions of sympathy
TO Mourning Friends.

Bitatir (syria) Letter to Chicago Record.
Ia laying che foundation OF a Syrian viii
lage system and order are not consulted.
and no streets are planned. In order 10
know how the roads run in villages and
towns in Syria one should consider a viii
lage rs page in book. and try to run
his pencil between the words from the
bottom of the page to the top. The line
one makes between the words represents
a Syrian road. In these stony. narrow pas
sages water runs in torrents in winter
and makes walking most disaereeable. Thu
houses, excepting in some parts of Damas-
Gus state. are built of stone. After n
building has been walled up the roof is