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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
MARIA NEWS NOTES
AND PERSONAL MENTION

Maria, Texas, April 4.-Francisco Luz
jan and Luis Quintana are under ar
rest on the charge of fighting. Luis
Ouintana Is in Jail, but Lujan was too
seriousuly injured to be taken to jail.
G. V. Hyson has purchased the resi-
dence Of john HUMPHREYS and will make
Maria his home.
auto.
Rev. ]. J. Maurer and family have
moved into Mrs Farmers residence
n. H Cleveland has just purchased
a new automobile.
V. c. Mason has moved his ranch
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
PRESIDE RANCHER
DIPS HIS CATTLE
Other Cattlemen Interested
in Experiment-Crops
in Good Condition.

Maria, Texas, April Al. C. Brite has
finished dipping his herd of fine cat
tie. He used a preparation known as
Kreso, a fine antitick and lice remedy.
This is the first time that dipping cat
tie has been tried in Preside county
The cost per head was about cents,
and the experiment will be watched
with interest.
Miss Allie Brown has been appointed
by the census supervisor of the 18th
district enumerator for precincts Nos
l and 2, w. T. Davis for precincts Nos.
3, and 5. and P. d. Anderson for pre-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
DEL RIO READY
FOR NEW ROAD
Orient Is Already Building
South From San Angelo,
Texas.

Del Rio, Texas. April 4.-Jones Pen
nington, president of the Commercial
club. and chairman of the railroad
committee, has notified by wire the Of
ficials of the Kansas City, Mexico &
Orient railroad that the first payment
on the contract between the citizens of
Del Rio and the company has been
placed in the local banks, subject to the
provisions Of the contract.
The actual construction OF the Orient
line from here north Will begin within
so days. it is promised Twelve miles
of grading has been contracted for
south of Eldorado. This totals 62 miles
of grade work that is now under con-
struction south OF San Angelo, and with
the 80 miles that will soon be let north
from Del Rio, will make about 100
miles of the 10 that covers the dis
tance between the terminals of the new
road
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
SACRAMENTO RANCH
BRINGS GOOD PRICE
The Sawmill Is Sold-Negro
HoboeS Set the Forest
ON Eira

Mayhill, n. NJ. April 4.-Wm- Upton.
of Weed. sold his ranch to H. o. Riggs
for $4,000. Mr.. Upton has for some time
market.
J. NJ Dockery & Co. have bought
the sawmill on Mr.. Posey's place in 16
spring canyon
Six negro hobos, camped just below
here. set the pine trees on fire and drift
ed before the irate rangers could get
to them.
Some Of the farmers are burning fires
in the orchards az night to protect the
blossoms from the frost.
J. J. Jackson. of Felix. has bought
a farm on the Hondo for $4,000, and will
move his family there
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
CARLSBAD PUTS
A TICKET IN FIELD
Mail by Auto to Knowles.
Cold Has Not Damaged
the Fruit Crop.

Carlsbad. n. NJ, April 4.-Peace and
harmony prevail in the ranks Of the
politicians of Carlsbad
An administration unequaled for
thrift, industry and civic advancement
has been promised to the citizens OF
the town and the following ticket nom
mated:
For mayor. c. H McLenathen; for
counciImen, R. NJ. Thorne, W. S. Jolly,
G. NJ Cooke and c. R. Brice; for clerk.
J. B. Harvey; for school board, D. G..
Graham, J. T. REEVES and d. r. Harkey,
and for city marshal, J. Carl Gordon
NJ 6 Groves has returned from Wash
ington. where he procured the contract
for Carlsbad automobile firm to carry
the mail between this city and Pearl,
Monument, Knowles and Lovington.
Fire destroyed the home of John
Roarke, five miles north of town. Mr..
Roarke entered the building to remove
some Of the furnishings nearest the door
and was knocked down by the discharge
of some dynamite caps which were
stored in the house. He was uninjured.
The girls basketball team defeated
the Pecos team in three straight games,
the scores standing 81, 1914 and 2-3,
respectively. The Pecos team will come
to Carlsbad next Thursday and play
the "rubbers" here.
The cold nights of late have permit
ted light coating Of ice to form upon
the small vessels of water left standing
exposed TO the weather, but so far no
damage has been reported TO the fruit
crop. The peaches here have attained
considerable size. and it will require
considerable cold weather TO injure
them. The smudge pots which have
been installed by McLenathen Tracy
in their peach orchard north of town
have been in ope ration every night 1t
IS quite probable that IL the next two
or three years are good fruit seasons
II will require a car a day to transport
the fruit from this part for the lower
valley during the harvesting season
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04

Miss Nell Guy, at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. V Phelps. of
Plainview. Tex. The family are former
residents of Dayton, having removed to
Plainview few months ago.
Harry Johnson. of Dorchester, Neb.,
is visiting Ira Morgan and family
Rev. L. P Wheeler. of the Methodist
church. is at Lakewood conducting a
series of meetings
Rev H NJ Perkins, of Dallas. Tex,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Critics.
The Bank Of Dayton has received a
new adding machine and other uptodate
office equipment.
r. l. Bigelow has moved his artesian
we'll rig up near Lake Arthur, where
he has a contract.
G. NJ. Crawford has sold his meat
market business to W. Inman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
BABY sDROWNS AT STRAIT
FORD: NEW SETTLERS ARRIVE

STAFFORD, Texas, April 4.-Irene May,
the little 2yearold daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs Roy Sloan, drowned at her
home by falling face downwards in a
small puddle of water in the back yard,
near a watering trough.
L. J. Spice and his wife, of Dallas.
have arrived here this week TO make
their home IN Stratford. Mr.. Spice Will
enter the real estate business
Louis Lee and family, of Milan, Mo.
are new settlers in Sherman county,
having arrived here within the last
week Mr. Lee owns land in the south
part of the county, but he will live on
the old Caldwell place for the next year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
TULAROSA SCHOOL
HAS A PICNIC

Tularosa N NJ. April 1.-THE school
picnic proved quite a success in every
feature Those present were: Misses
Mae and Nellie Sanders, Vera Carter,
Lillian Winders, Marguerite Reagan,
Anna Lumbley. Alice and Ruby Gray, l.
o. Spencer, Barney Sanders, VIII Ghran.
Ernest Spillars, Edward Wharton and
John Hyde
J. W. Barrett and Andrew Wilson
went up to Mescalero and furnished mu-
sic for ball.
Dan Shoemaker has resigned his po-
sition at Mescalero with the government
and is once more a resident of Tula-
rosa.
Former governor Curry was one OF a
few who attended the dance at Mesca-
lerO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04

port from Mexico. which he had held
for some 80 years.
Ernesto Michot. of Paris, France, is
in Nogales, en- route to Santa Rosalia.
Lower California, to visit the BOleo
mining property, OF which he is direc-
tor general
E. Titcomb has donated the Roy and
Titcomb's baseball uniforms.
H ]. Saxon, accompanied by Mrs
Saxon, is making the rounds summon
ing the grand jurors for the April term
of court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
RAIN AT STANTON; MORE
CROPS THAN EVER 3

Stanton, Texas, April A light driz-
zIing rain began to fall here and dark
heavy clouds seem to indicate a con-
tinuanca Farmers have been patiently
waiting for rain as time for planting
has arrived Fully 80 percent more
land is in cultivation than any pre-
vious year, and if no frost arrives the
fruit crop promises to be abundant.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
TRY DIR. CHE HOGS VEGETABLE
COMPOUND.

MEDICINES for
hereditary debil-
ity or weakness
OK men, women
and childr n.
Chronic Bio O d
Poison, Eruptions
all Skin Diseases.
rheumatism. Ca
tarrh, Heart Dis
ease, Lung Trou-
bic. Liver Com
plant and Con-
stipation.
Female internal
trouble. infama-
ton or acute
pains INSTANT
LY CURED. Of
Bell Phone 2910.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
MASS MEETING
is HELD At ALPINE.

Alpine, Texas, April A mass meet
ing was held in Alpine for the pur-
pose of naming candidates.
T w. Ardoin is down from FL Paso
for a short visit
Mrs. S. z. Allison has returned from
a trip to California
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04

house into town and put IL on one OF
the lots in the Robertson addition.
Rev. Percy Cross gave an interesting
schools
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
DAYTON NEWS NOTES
AND PERSONAL MENTION

Dayton. \. NJ. April frank Erwin.
who has been assistant at the depot for
several months, has gone to Oklahoma,
where he has secured a good position
Announcements have been received
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04
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FIRE At CLOVIS
BEHIND POSTOFFICE.

Clovis, y. NJ, April Fire IN
the rear Of the postoffice build
ing damaged the building to the
extent of several hundred dol
lars Swift work of the fire de-
partment saved the building. The
fire originated from burning
rubbish.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-04

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
FREDERICKSBURG SUMMER
NORMAL INSTITUTE

The summer school will begin with
appropriate opening exercises on the
evening of June 18th and close July
3oth, July $50 being the days set apart
Tor the regular State examinations for
teachers.
The conductor Of the institute is Mr..
A. h. Chandler. Jr., Richmond. The
local manager is Mr.. Arthur ID. Wright.
Fredericksburg.
The principal object of the institute
Is TO furnish practical and definite in
struction in the branches required for
first, second and third grade certificates
and nearly all of the subjects for the
professional certificate, at the lowest
possible cost.
fredericksburg is an accessible place
and delightsul city socially.
The management has inaueurated
many improvements. 1t is determined
to make this fully up TO the standard of
the best Institutes in the State.
Eighty per cent of those who attend
ed this institute last summer were sue
cessful. 1t is believed that this record
was eXcelled by no other institute in the
State.
All the work and cultural evening lee
lures will be given in the magnificent
new public school building.
A number of special lectures, some
of them stereopticon lectures, will be
given during the institute.
A reception to all students will be
given on the evening of July 8th.>
Prof. j. S. Thomas, State supervisor
of primary education, will give a series
of lectures during the week commenc-
ing July 4th on Rural School Admins
tration.
The First Congressional District
Teachers Association will have its
meeting at the public school building in
fredericksburg July LIST and End. This
will be under the management of Mr..
Arthur ID. Wright, vice president of
the State Teachers Association for the
First Congressional district. A SPLEEN
did program will be arranged and an
enjoyable time assured.
Miss Virginia Stone, teacher of pri-
mary methods and reading, will have a
model class. This will undoubtedly
prove of immense interest and value.
Board may be obtained in Fredericks-
burg for $500 to $751; 90 for the session
of the institute.
The tuition charge will be 81. 30 for
the session. Most of the institutes
charge $500.
An excursion to Mt. Vernon or Wash
ington, by special train and at nominal
cost, has been arranged for July 10th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
VIRGINIA NEWS

Clarence L. Copenhaver, of Clarke
county, was killed by an explosion in
the Carolina Clinchfeld and Ohio Rail
road shops al Irwin, Tenn.
Robert S. Barrett was elected police
commissioner in Alexandria Tuesday
night by the board of aldermen and the
council to fill vacancy caused by death of
Zorro Hill
The body of w. NJ Mauzy, clerk of
the U. S. court at Danville, who drop
ped dead, was taken to the home of his
sister, Mrs. Samuel Rixey, at CuIpeper,
for burial.
The Atlantic battleship fleet, return
ing from the Southern drill grounds off
the Virginia Capes, where it had been
at gunnery at practice, dropped anchor
in Hampton Roads Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
MEETING OF T. P. A.

A'well attended meeting of the local
post of the I. p. A. was held Monday
night in Mr.. ID. Scott Quintons office.
Several applications for membership
were presented and routine business
transacted. Messrs. w. S. Embrey
and c. w. Jones were elected delegates
to the State convention at Staunton
May 1914, with Mr.. J. NJ Goldsmith
alternate. The president, Mr.. d. S.
Quinton, and secretary, Mr.. M. G. Will
lis, Jr., are delegates ex-officio. After
discussion of matters of Importance to
the post the meeting adjourned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
TEACHERS, EXAMINATIONS

The uniform examinations for State
teachers certificates will be held in the
new public school building in Freder.
icksburg on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, April Dist, 22nd and 23rd. 1910.
The examinations for both white and
'colored teachers will be held at the
same time and place. in separate rooms
OF the building. The examinations will
commence each day at 9 O'Clock and
continue until finished, with necessary
intermission for dinner.
These examinations will be held IN
der the Joint supervision of Supt. James
Ashby, of Spotsylvania and Stafford.
and Supt. Arthur ID. Wright, of Fred
ericksburg. and no other examination
will be held in either of the two coun-
ties above mentioned. This is done TO
ensure the best of accommodations to
those teachers who have TO stay away
from home over night to take the eX-
aminations. Any teachers who live
nearer 10 the county seat of any other
county are at liberty to go there to
take the examination. All examina-
tons are the same and count equally.
no matter where taken.
James Ashby,
Division Superintendent of Schools for
Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties.
Arthur ID. Wright,
Division Superintendent of Schools for
Fredericksburg, City.
s-l-to-a APO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
MONTAGUE MAY RUN FOR CONGRESS

Friends of former Gov. A. ]. Monta-
que are becoming more impressed with
the probability of his becoming a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
Congress at the August primary, as an
opponent of Capt. John Lamb, in the
Third district.
This opinion is based upon the action
Of large numbers of adherents of the
former governor in requesting him to
enter the race. Although Mr.. Monta-
que has not given his consent, many Of
his friends express themselves confident
that he could be induced to do so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
MISS KATE R. Parish DEAD

After a week s illness, Miss Kate r.
Parish died Tuesday afternoon at the
home of her brother, Mr. X. r. Parish.
at Milford, Caroline county, of pleurisy.
aged 70 years. She is survived by two
brothers Keeling X. Parish. Of Bowl
ing Green, who is now quite i'll. and
Duval Parish, of Texas.
Funeral took place Wednesday after
noon, conducted by Rev. {. X. Cruik-
shank. lnterment in Bethel Baptist
church cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
DEATH OF Mr.. CHAS. MYRICK

Mr.. Charles Myrick died suddenly at
his home. Dobbs' Ferry, New York, a
few days ago of Bright's disease. Mr..
Ayrick married Miss Blanche Cotton,
of King George, who, with two daugh-
tiers and one son. survive him. He
was of an old Southern family, born in
Murfreesboro, n. c., about 90 years
ago, and was related to the Southalls.
Wynns and other prominent families.
He moved 10 stanton, Va, a few
years after he married Miss Cotton
and later to Dobbs Ferry, entering
into business in New York, which he
continued till his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
no. w. Allison, Jr.,
fredericksburg, Va
headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds of North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and un-
dressed, Shingles, Laths, Sash, Doors,
and Blinds, Lime, Cement, Calcine
Plaster, Plastering Hair, Building and
Paving Brick, Tin and Iron Roofing,
Cut and Wire Nails, all kinds Ready
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint, Linseed
Oil, Turpentine, lryer Varnish and
Lewis's White Lead. Paint Brushes of
all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing, Sheathing Paper and fine
Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. +. ID. Cole.
Agent for sale of bricks of Fred
ericksburg Brick Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
NO OPPOSITION FOR
CONGRESSMAN JONES

A telegram from Newport News says:
From advices received from various por-
tons of the district. it is believed that
Congressman w. A. Jones will be re-
nominated this year without OPPOSITION
for his return TO the house from the
First district.
There has been a general impression
on the peninsula that Commodore w.
Mcdonald Lee might perhaps be an OPP
ponent of Mr.. Jones, but il is now be
lieved he will not run.
An authoritative statement has been
made that Congressman Jones will not
accept berth on the Federal bench.
which many politicians believed would
be offered him should he desire the
plum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
APPOINTED TO POSITION IN NAVY

Mr.. j. +. Reed received a civil serv-
ice appointment Monday from the sec
rotary of the navy as paymaster clerk
in the u. S. Navy, and was ordered to
report 30 the q. S. ship Castine. sta
toned at Boston, at once. Mr.. Reed
left Tuesday to report for duty. This
is the same position Mr.. Reed held in
the navy before he located here some
years ago. Mr.. Reeds family will Join
him later. His property here will be
for sale. Mr.. Reed has host of
friends here who will regret his de-
parture
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
STORE ENTERED At
NIGHT; NOTHING MISSING

Mr.. Frank X. Tyler's place Of bust
ness on Main street was broken into
Tuesday night. Entrance was effected
through window in rear of building
by iron rods being bent. Mr.. Tyler
told Officer Robinson that he did not
miss any tools OF other property. This
makes the second time this place has
been entered and nothing has been
taken.
Officer Stone and Night Waterman
Wheeler heard a noise Tuesday night.
but could not locate IT, 1t is likely
they frightened the thief away before
ne made his haul, as both officers went
by. the building in trying to locate the
noise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
KING GEORGE
To Improve Maehodoe Creek-Teacher
Resigns Big Shipments of Eggs.

Ming George Co. Va. April II.
The people Of the vicinity of Maebo-
Voe creek are anticipating with pleas
ure the beginning of work TO deepen
TINS waterway. which is an arm Of tbe
fotomac river. and a most convenient
ana important outlet from this section
ne government surv ey steamer has inst
iett the creek, where Il has been takin0
observations preparatory TO beginning
work Ten thousand dollars have been
appropriated 10y Congress for il. with
.ne prospect OF an increased appropria-
ti0n- IL Is said that The creek is fast
Milling up. which impedes navipation
Miss Lucy Gouldman has RESIGNED ber
position as teacher of the public school
at hing George, as her mothers recent
Seath necessltateS her presence at
nome Miss GOuldman is one of the
most successful and beloved teachers of
TINS county. and her resignation is re-
ceiyed with regret by patrons. trustees
and pupils alike.
Rev. X 6. James is again able TO be
OUT, AFTER week or more of suffering
WIN an accident to one of his knees.
MT. and Mrs. Oscar Styron. daugh-
.ers ana son, OF Washington. who have
returned to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Minor are
spending this week IN Baltimore and
Washington.
Dr. V. O. Caruthers' many friends
wili be glad to know that he is able to
be out again after several months
suffering with rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mills are spend-
ing week or more in Washington.
where they went to meet friends from
Houston. Texas.
Mr.. John Garrett has returned from
visit in Washington.
The King George Teachers Associa-
ton will hold its annual spring meeting
April 18th at the school-house at King
George.
Mr.. Geo w. Price is quite sick at his
home near Ninde's Store.
Attorney T. L. Hunter has returned
from visit of several days to relatives
IN Washington.
The income from the sale of eggs i'm
hing George compares favorably with
most OF the other farm products and
brings many dollars into the hands of
the farmers. Most of the large poultry
raisers ship their eggs directly to the
CITY dealers or commission merchants.
out our merchants take in an immense
=, daily. During March Mr.. J.
l. Minor. of Comorn. took in upwards
Oh two thousand dozen eggs. MIR. w.
W. Coakley. of Ninde's Store. Skinned
more than fourteen hundred dozen. and
). X. Baker. at Edge Hill. about l4OO
Mrs II. f. South is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Hasker in Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
c0L0RED INSTITUTE TO MEET HERE
Will Commence June %; End July 30.
1910.

The Virginia State Summer Normal
Institute for Colored Teachers will be
held in this city, commencing June %
and ending July 30. There will be
about 100 teachers in attendance.
This Institute is State institution.
for which an appropriation is made. but
the City Council at its next meeting
will be asked to supplement this by an
appropriation of 500 for local inciden-
tai expenses.
The faculty and the subjects they
will handle follow. Three of the fac
ulty are said TO be the brightest colored
educators in the State.
Supervising Conductor ARTHUR ID.
Wright.
Local Manager w. L. Ran
some, fredericksburg. Physical geoe-
raphy, algebra.
Abram L. Observation-Disclosures. u. s.
history, English history. Moore School,
Richmond.
Lizzie G. Yancey-Readine. smelling
drawing. Baker School, Richmond,
Rosa b. Yancey- Geography. gram
mar, Virginia history. East End
School, Richmond.
Rev. s. A. Brown, Fredericksburg
Colored School, civil government. SAM.
tation, agriculture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
DEER HUNTERS WIN
Caroline Jury Lays Down the Law of
the Chase"

AT Caroline Circuit court Tuesday
jury in the much-discussed deer case
by its verdict. established the rule that
pure outsider cannot shoot a wild an
imal which a party of hunters have
started, chased and wounded and then
claim possession of the dead body.
The verdict refusing damages 10 the
plaintiff, Thomas. who had sued Messrs.
Crittenden and Catlett. was a popular
one. especially with the sportsmen pres
ent. large number of whom came to
hear the trial.
The plaintiff was represented by Mr..
+. W. Carter and the defendants bv
Mr. c. O'Conor Goodrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-14
STAFFORD ROAD
1t VIII BE Continued If Highway Com
mission Will Helm.

The board Of supervisors of Stafford
county, Messrs. Charles J. Henry. w.
n. Rollins, Cleve Harding and w. T.
Payne, met at the Office Of Common
wealth's Attorney 6. b. Wallace. in
this city, Tuesday. The purpose of the
meeting was to consider whether the
work on the Warrenton road above Fal-
mouth should be continued beyond the
point where the new road is laid. After
some discussion, il was decided TO con.
tnue the work, provided the State will
pay half Of the cost of same.
Resident Engineer A. +. Riddick was
present, and on Wednesday went ia
Richmond TO obtain information on this
point He will report to the board
whether the Highway Commission viii
accede TO the proposition.