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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

seem to be especially adapted to these
pursuits. No section of the country
produces finer peaches, apples, april
cots, pears, plums and kindred fruits,
ana our vineyards yield grapes that
are unsurpassed 10 flavor and quality.
Peaches aud grapes are shipped annu-
ally in car load lots from the Mesilla
valley. Our local cannery at Las
Cruces has capacity OF about 10000
cans per season, and its product Is in
demand at top prices. Mr.. Rouault's
canned tomatoes are becoming famous,
because, as you say, they are the very
best in the market. This is partly
due to careful canning and largely to
the fact that our soil and climate
produce the finest tomatoes In the
world. Besides tomatoes, Mr.. Rousult
cans some peaches and other fruits,
and occasionally stimulates local hun
tiers to go after jack rabbits by offer
ing to buy what they can kill for
canning purposes.
'In former years Dons Ana county
did not depend much on its Mines"
continued Mr.. Lehman, 'but during
the past eight or zine months this in
dustry has forged to the front with
remarkable rspidity. and bids fair to
add very greatly to the productive
wealth of the county. Our principal
mining districts are located Ia the Or
gan mountains, about twelve miles east
of Las Cruces, and in the San Andres
mountains, some thirty or forty miles
northeast of Las Cruces. 1 believe
that most of the Jarrilla district is now
In OterO county. Our mines produce
copper, lead and silver ores. The ore aud
the concentrates thereform are at pres
ent chiefly shipped to Ell Psso smell.
tiers. Among the principal mines Of
the county are the Observation-Disclosures
group, the Torpedo, the Memphis. the
Modoc and the Excelsior, in the Organ
district. The Bennett Stepbenson
operated under lease held by Msckey
and others of Kansas. has been making
regular shipments OF concentrates to Ell
Paso for two years. and Mr.. Maokey.
in association With Secretary of State
Wilson and other Kansas people, has
leased the property for two more years,
with an option on the stock OF the COM
pany. During the past year the lessees
shipped about $50, 900 worth of concen-
t-ates to Ell Paso, the concentrates
running about go per cent lead and
some silver.
GOOD PROPERTIES.
THE Torpedo mine has shipped about
q car load of ore per day almost from
the grass roots, and is probably chip
ping two cars per day at present. 1t is
extensive and systematic
development. and Is being equipped
with the most improved mining ma
chinery. It's product Is mainly copper
ore. The owners of the Modoc mine are
not shipping a present, but are expend-
ing from $50, 900 to 500 600 In develop
'nent work, putting in modern con-
contractor, and building roads and a
tramway. 1t Is a lead -silver PROPOSE.
ton. Both the Torpedo and the Modoc
are dfsbursing a good deal OF money In |
the county, and seem certain to grow
INTO great mines"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
A FERTILE
SECTION
Martin Lehman Tells Of The
Many Resources
OF DONA ANA COUNTY
$4,000 Acres Under Ditch. Fertile
Farms, Fruitful Orchards, Ex-
tensive Ranges And Rich Mines
Are Some OF The Resources OF
the Rio 6rdnde Valley.

Martin Lohmap, of Las Cruces,
whose energy, enterprise, integrity
and superb business qualifications have
earned him high rank among the
Dona ANA county, spent Saturday
and Sunday in the capital city, says
the Santa Fee New Mexican, and left for
his southern home last evening. OF
course, one of the persOnifiedi nterroga-
tion points OF the New Mexican took
care to encounter him. and wasreward-
ed with good deal OF interesting and
timely information touching present
conditions in DOna Ana county. Speak
ing generally, Mr.. Lehman said that
The outlook in the favored locality
where he resides never appeared brigh-
Ger than this spring, and that an unusual
feeling of confidence aud contentmeut
prevailed among the people OF all
classes.
Crops Of all kinds, including fruits
and vegets bles, are looking fine
throughout the county" continued the
gentle man, land all present In dicatiOns
point to large and profitable return
IN the summer and fall. Some fears
have been entertained that the water
supply would run short in certain sec
tions, but the recent rains have done
much to remove this fear, and 1t Is
hoped that the heavy SHOWS in the
mountains will supply sufficient water
for irrigation purposes through the
season. This will be the case If warm
days do not mel, the snow too rapidly.
The acreage of wheat and alfalfa in the
cou \ ty Is unusually large and the fields
ara green and luxuriant with promise
me orchards and vineyards are a Il
load ed with buds and bloom, aud the
Danger OF injury from frost is regarded
as over. The same may be said OF the
many extensive vegetable gardens.
Cattle and other live stock are looking
WELL
LAND UNDER DITCH.
In reply to question as to the
amount OF land in Dona Ana county
under ditch, Mr.. Lohman gave the fol-
lowing approximate figures: Com
meucing in the northern part, and NOV
ing south, there are about 1000 acres
under the Iona Parde ditch, about
5000 acres under the Colorado ditch,
about 5000 acres under Las Cruces
ditch, about 10000 acres under La
Mesilla ditch, and about 10000 acres
under four other bitches still further
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, large importer OF fire
millinery at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, says: During the late sew
ere weather l caught a dreadful cold
which kept me awake at night and
made me unfit to attend my work dur
ing the day. One OF my millIners was
taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for q severe cold at that time, which
seemed to relieve her SO quick that
bought some for myself. It acted like
magic and 1 began to improve at once.
am nov entirely we'll and feel very
pleased to acknowledge Its merits, -
For sale by all druggiste.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

south, making a total under ditch of
about 35 900 acres. At present only
about tEOthirds of this land ia under
cultivation. OF the land actually under
cultivation, about onethird Is this year
| sown to wheat, ouethird Is planted to
alfalfa, and the remaining onethird i
devoted to orchards, vineyard, and
vegetabl gardens. The lands of the
county yield an average of from thirty
| five to forty bushels of wheat per acre.
Some claim to have raised as much as
1000 bushels per acre. The excellence
OF the wheat is attested By the fact
that the -four made from it by the roll
Ter mills of the county is equal to the
best produced in the world. The al
nual wheat crop Of the county in round
numbers is about 100 900 bushels, of
| which about rs, 600 bushels are made
into -four by the six mills OF the county,
with capacity of 200 barrels Of -four
| per day, and the rest Ia shipped or used
for various purposes at home. The New
Mexican recently print ted very COM
plete and accurate account of the -four
ing mills of the county. So [ need not
tell you obout them"
ALFALFA.
Replying 10 queries respecting the
alfalfa crop of Dona Ana county, Mr..
Lehman continued: "As have already
luOICoU0d, pEOOdOly OiOOO oOr0S iOI our
cultivated lands are planted to alfalfa.
Itshrives we'll and yields good returns.
It is cut from three to four and some
times as many as five times per season,
and the annual yield per acre is from
three and half to five tons, and in
exceptional cases as much as seven
tons per acre are produced In one
season. The annual alfalfa crop of
the county Is about $500 tons. Part
IF IA il Tod tn ha
rest 10 shipped to FL Paso, Silver City,
Deming, Plnos Altos aud other
territorial mining camps. A good deal
goes as far as California Last year.
fifty or sixty car loads of alfalfa were
shipped from Las Cruces to California
Formerly the price per ton ranged
from 81 to 50, but of late 1t has ranged
from sl2 to SIS per ton. Owing to
these high prices, 1t has been found
more profitable to ship the product
than to feed it at home. The fsttening of
stock on alfalfa, however, promises to
become one of the important industries
o. the county in time.
STOCK INTERERTs.
''In this connection you ask about the
stock interests OF the county," contin.
ued the merchsnt-miller of Las Cruces.
II cannot give you any figures on
this subject, but will say in general
terms that our cattle interests are i'm
portaut and are increasing. Sheep do
not flourish as well in our climate as
cattle, and hence there are com parstive-
ly few in the county, and these are
owned In small flock5. I know OF one
man who has flock of from 1000 to
5000 sheep. Several focks of goats,
including some high-bred Augoras,
are owned 10 the county. Most OF the
sheep and goats Craze On the ranges
east of Las Cruces in the Organ
mountains.
ORCHARDS.
1.-THE culture of fruits and all kinds |
OF vegetables, except potatoes, has |
grown to large proportions, and is still |
in it's infancy. The coil and climate
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children declining. L,
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for dlarrhoea, twenty
five cents 8 bottle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

What do you want? ASK for 1t In
the want columns of the HERALD,
Call and We will tell you tow we prac-
tically guarantee the success OF your
sdvertisemen Mt In our classified ad
department.. HERALD office, l15 two
rings.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

Easter comes but once year. Re-
jofce and give your loved ones cheer,
by getting gifts for their delight, in
Little Plaza, Potter and White
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

Why pay Zoe for 2 cans OF inferior
tomatoes when you can get cans
Curtice Bros. Blue Label tomatoes
for the same money at Ell Paso Gro
cery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

Especial" photographs at Bushong
& Feldman's, l.50 per dozen until
April 25th.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
AN OUT OF TOWN CALL.
Fire Department. WIN Not Tsrn Ous
July 4.

The board Of engineers Of the fire de-
partment met last evening at the Office OF
Chief Eldridge, and subject to the APP
prevail of the committee of the depart
ment, 1t was voted that 1t was not advls-
able for the department to turn out in
any parade on the Fourth Of July because
Of the dangers OF fire on that day. 1t was
decided 70 give their consent to the ac-
ceptance OF the invitation to participate
in the celebration of OH Home week in
August.
A special call for out OF town fires was
recommended This call will be three
slow blows repeated and followed by the
box number. For instance, a call for the
Maine Central would be the three re-
peated blows to be followed by box 81
which would call out engine No. with
apparatus. For the Grand Trunk sheds
after the special blows followed by box
"a, engine would respond.
After the same call box Go would call
engine to the Boston q Maine sheds
and In case of a fire on the islands box 43
after special blows would call hose
wagons and to the fire boat.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
J. e. PALMER.

the singing OF John Price, n clever artist
whose beaming smile has almost as
much to do with the entertainment OF
the audience as his songs. The last are
all new, however, and rendered in an
inimitable manner and 1t is safe to say
that 1t will be quite while before a
better singing comedian is seen at River
ton than Mr.. Price.
The Parques, bicycle experts, offer
another act that is well received ut every
performance. They introduce serious
of difficult feats In rapid succession, sew
eral of them being remarkably daring
and all OF them gracefully executed.
NOTE.
1t has been decided that, in compliment
to the authoress, and in response to
numerous managerial requests from that
section, Walter +. Perkins tour In
Jerome, A Poor Man." dramatization
of Miss Mary +. wilkins novel OF the
same name. shall open in New England,
where the first few weeks Of the season
will be spent.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.

The success of the McCullum stock
company in "A Gilded Fool" this week
is quite town talk and the attendance
at every performance is unprecedented
during the second week of the season.
1t denotes that Manager McCullum has
got the correct idea as to what the pub
lie wants, and If he is able to maintain
the standard set by this production there
will be no need for alarm as to the ulti-
mate success Of the season. The theatre
was packed to the doors last night by q
singularly appreciative and demonstra-
tive audience and all the company shared
in the compliments Expressed in the nu-
merous rounds of applause and curtain
calls.
1.-The Lost Paradise is to be the at
traction next week with Robert Wayne
in the leading role, Beatrice Ingram in
one of her delightful representations of
a joyous young girl from the country on
her first visit to Boston, and Mr.. Nc
Cullum in a strong part. 1t will be o
notable production. Tickets are now on
sale for Monday night at Sawyer's
store, Monument square.
RIvERTON PARK.
Only today and tomorrow remain for
lovers to enjoy the first class
vaudeville show presented by the clev-
er array of artists composing the New
York Vaudeville Stars. One Of the
portions Of the programme is
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
CANDIDATES FOR WEST POINT.

On Thursday, July 9TH, at ten O'Clock,
at the Lewiston High school building,
candi 1ates for nomination to West Point
will be examined by committee selected
by Senator Frye.
The applicants will be given an exami-
nation in arithmetic, grammar, history
and geography, and in the marking OF
these papers writing and spelling will be
considered.
This examination is open to boys be-
tween the ages Of seventeen and twenty
two, residents of the First and second
Congressional Districts of the State.
Senator Frye will recommend the two
obtaining the highest general average,
the second to be designated the alternate.
These two Will be instructed by the
Secretary OF War to report for examina-
ton at West Point on July 25th.
The Examining Committee consists of
Prof Jordan of Bates College, Prof.
Frisbee, formerly of the Nichols Latin
school, and Prof. Wingate of the Lewis
ton High school.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
MR.. CHoATE AND THE BABY

Lately, at the opening Of free library
at Acton, England, the Hon. Joseph H..
Choate the American Ambassador to
Great Britain. delivered an address, and
caused much laughter by his impromptu
references to baby who persisted in dis
tracing the attention of the audience by
making its voice heard at the most in
convenient moments. The first Interrupt
provision for children In your library,
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22

short and stocky of stature, full Of ner-
vous energy, quick Of perception, active
in manner, positive and emphatic In his
opinions, and afraid Of nothing. A
good many interesting stories are told Of
young Phil which account for his popu-
larity.
James NJ Hobson, Jr.. a brother of
Lieut.. Hobsop of the navy, is q member
Of the third class, and stands below Sher-
idan, although he is considered one Of
the brightest men in the class. He, too.
has suffered from hazing, and while a
plebe the favorite amusement Of his
tormentors was to make him sit on the
ground and throw gravel at chip
labeled "Merrimac' floating in bucket
Of water, and every now and then he was
Obliged to "Hurrah for Hobson'
Young Sheridan was compelled to ride
up and down the streets of the camp
astride a broom, reciting Buchanan
Reds famous poem, "Sheridan's Ride. I"
BY such means his fellow-cadets en-
deavored to persuade him that Sheridan S
son Is only common clay.
Julian A. Benjamin, one of the gradu-
ating class, Is q grandson OF the late
Hamilton Fish and n son Of the late
Adjt. Gen. Samuel Nichol Benjamin Of
the class Of 1860. Young Benjamin Is a
fine fellow, who does credit to his famous
family,
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
GORHAM.

GOrhaln IN all It's lOVellntSs, was hiicu
with visitors and friends of the gradu-
ates and pupils Of the school, the occasion
being the opening Of the anniversary ex-
ercises of the second class Of 1900, Cor
ham Normal school. Had day been
set apart none more delightful could
have been asked for than yesterday.
The exercises throughout the day were
confined wholly to examination OF
classes and teaching in the practice de-
partments by the graduates.
The several rooms of the teachers were
filled all day to OVERLOOKING with the
friends of the school. The state super
intendeut, trustees and visitors, of whom
the building was crowded, were all high
ly pleased with the excellence Of and gen.
eral appearance of the school, many pro-
nouncing 1t the best for many years. The
work done by Principal Corthell and his
able corps of assistants the past year de-
serves much credit. The entertaining
features of the day We're the gymnastic
exercises, including the long and short
wand drill, also the unique tambourine
exercise under the skillful direction Of
Miss Gertrude Stone Of the faculty, as.
sisted by the Misses Parsons, Moore, Nash,
Hatch, Hamblin, Hanblen. Miss Jor-
dan presided at the piano.
The Court scene In the Merchant Of
Venice was rendered in very superior
manner by several young ladies of Miss
Andrews reading class. Owing to the
large crowd of visitors present this exer-
IL L.. &L., l..,s \ Il
room. This Evolutionary teaching was
introduced the past year and SO far has
proved highly successful.
Among those present yesterday were
Hon. w. w. Stetson, state suparinten-
dent Of schools; Hon. j. w. Fairbanks,
Hon. G. A. Robertson. Hon. VIM. j.
Knowlton, Prof. Henry l.. Chapman,
Hon g. NJ. Warren, state trustees of
the normal schools; Superintendent OF
Schools c. s. Pettingill, of Augusta.
Mrs and Mr.. Andrews, mother and broth
or OF Miss Andrews of the faculty; ex-
Gov. Robbie, Prof. Lucian Hunt, Col. H.
Cousens, Col. H. r. Millett, Rev. Mr..
Reynolds, Rev. Mr.. Cashmere, Mr.. H.
A. McKenney, Mr.. Chas. N. Deering.
4tob cNcuihS AONcpoiOh WoS hcA1 W
the graduating class at Frederick Robe
hall, which was largely attended.
This morning at 8 O'Clock the gradu-
ating exercises will be held in the Con-
gregational church. Rev. DR.. Jenkins
of Portland will deliver the address.
Charles +. Roberts, well-known
farmer of Gorham, died suddenly We'd
nesday evening. The funeral win take
place this afternoon at Q o'cl ok from
his late residence on Portland road.
Mr.. Leonard johnson of Haverhill,
Mass, is visiting his sister, Mrs. James
Howard, State street.
The remains of Arthur Giles Heath
were brought from Portland yesterday
and inferred In Eastern cemetery.
Mr.. Robert Chapman Of Portland was
In Gorham yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
SUIT For DAMAGES.

In the Cumberland Superior court yes
terday was entered the writ In a $1,000
suit for personal injuries brought by
Isaac NJ. Pike Of SOUTH Portland VS.. the
Portland Railroad company. Pike al
leges that while attempting to board a
Cape Cottage car on Market street about
two weeks ago, the motorman suddenly
started the car without warning and he
was thrown to the street, wrenching his
back and shoulder. spraining an ankle
and inflicting other injuries from which
he suffers. Samuel l.. Bates appears for
the plaintiff.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22

and think when men come to make a
choice Of a residence in Acton they will
not forget that fact" Here the ba by
screamed in such manner as to drown
the words of the speaker. There was
some disturbance, but Mr.. Choate said:
Don't be disturbed by the baby. No
body knows better than my Lord Bishop
that out of the mouths OF babes and
stockings cometh wisdom" Things
went fairly well after this, the baby ap-
pearing to be fiattered by the reference,
until Mr.. Ohoate was saying, There Is
a book with which all Of you" Here
the baby walled loudly. Except, posi-
bly,, the baby-are familiar" the Aihbas-
sador went on; lit 10 Ecclesiastes, and 1t
says that of the making Of books there is
no end. The Argonaut.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
RUN OVER BY TRAIN.
winsiow Bowers KILLED On CONNER
eisl Street.

At about II O'Clock yesterday forenoon
there was n serious accident on CONNER
cal street, near the Custom house.
winslow Bowers, man well known
about town, attempted to cross the rail-
road track at that point. just then
Boston & Maine freight train came back
ing down the track from the west.
Bowers was half way across the track
when he saw the train. He turned sud
denly and tried to go1 back, when he
slipped, and in moment the cars were
upon him. He was thrown down and
the wheels passed over his leg near the
body. The brakeman saw the mans
danger and tried to set the brakes, but
did not succeed in checking the car.
Bowers was terribly mangled but did
not lose consciousness. The bystanders
rendered what help they could by bind
ing rope around the injured leg for
the purpose of stopping the flow of blood.
The patrol wagon was summoned as
soon as possible and the man was taken
TO the police station, whence he was at
once sent to the Maine General hospital.
Soon after his arrival there it was report
ed that the case was very serious.
Bowers has been staying In this city
for some time and is well known here.
He has given out that he was detective,
and has been known as Hawkshaw, the
detective. He had a sister in Concord,
n. H., and It was said that she was the
one upon whom he depended for his
support. He had in his pocket a policy
in the United States Casualty Insur-
ance Co.
Bowers could not sustain the shock OF
his injury and died at the Maine General
hospital vest srday afternoon.
. Bowers was well known in South
Portland where he lived for some time
on jefferson street. He moved to Port
land, however, last winter. He is sur
yived by two sisters, Mrs. Littlejohn and
another who live in South Portland, not
far from the bicycle factory.
Coroner Perry was called and decided
to hold an inquest, the time TO be fixed
today. The following citizens were
empanelled as jurors: John p. Hobbs,
Henry S. Trickey, Arthur IL. Harding,
George II. Yolman, George ID. Loring,
Charles +. Landers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
MORRILLS.

A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
II. Sampson, Stevens avenue, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. H. w.Kimball
Of Bridgton and Mrs. Estells Woodsum
Of Brooklyn, N. Y. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. So. Davis, the pastor
Of All Souls Universalist church. Mr..
residence in Norway. Me.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
Merely waiting.

1t was Just after the dinner that pre-.
ceded that box party.
"She doesn't seem to be much OF con-
versationalist," he suggested, referring to
the guest OF the evening.
'Oh, but she is," replied the girl who
knew her. She's really brilliant"
But she said almost nothing at din
ner," he urged.
True" was the reply, "but just wait
until we get to the opera."-Chicago
Post.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
Il4H411l4llIz441118
Ut
Inopportune,

Gentle spring had come. The young
grass was growing by the roadside along
which they strolled. Love fred the
youths breast. 81 81.
"Ah, Miss Stisles--Edith," he cried
suddenly, Il love you! place my happi-
ness in your hands"
mo. no. Not nowr she begged.
'And why not now?"
because l need both hands to man
age my skirts"
1t was indeed true, for the road was
muddy, as roads usually are in the
spring. -Philadelphia Press.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
What Shall We Have for Dessert /?

This question arises in the family every
day. Let US answer 1t today. Try Jell-O.
. delious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boiling no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to'cooi. Flavors:+Lsmon. Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age At yor grooers today, 10 cts.