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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

| The discovery of oil in the Sacra-
mento valley north of FL Paso, may
, be the explanation of the numerous
/ ,.breathing" wells and caves east of
/ this city in FL Paso COUNT
For long time these wells and caves.
the caves in particular, have been &
! mystery to the natives and visitors
alike. and the explanation seemed i'm
possible. but the discovery of oil to
the north and in the same valley, now
leads to the explanation by some that
it must be gas beneath the surface
that causes the breathing.
The well and caves at times emit
the air and at other times seem to draw
it in, hence the appellation breathing
wells. A test in one of the breathing
wells. made recently. showed that the
air exuded would burn, when caught
and confined in small space Thus.
If was proved that gas caused this part
of the phenomena, but why the Well and
the caves in the neighborhood should
-inhaIe- the ordinary air, is not yet eS-
tablished. for it is generally believed
that where there is gas beneath the sur
face il always seeks an outlet. and
biologists who have been consulted say
that there is no recOrdi of a gas well
acting in this manner. Therefore, the
presence of oil or gas may not in any
wav explain the breathing wells
OIL Discovery Causes Test.
The discovery Of oil in the Sacra-
raento valley led to , tess of The wells
~ ascertain IL there was any presence
of gas and proved that there was
But suddenly the well that Was being
tested. il is reported, ceased to send
nm any gas and began sucking in the
fresh air again. This mystery is I'M
explained.
The test of the well was made by T.
kindred and associates at Plateau.
this county, and, by covering the we'll
while the air" was escaping, and only
leaving a small aperture through
which the gas could escape, they were
able 10 apply a match and produce a
flame that continued to burn for sever
al minutes Later they dropped a torch
into the yell that caused an explosion.
But. when the gas stopped bubbling
and the well began to take in the air
from above, there was no explanation of
the incident and people are still puzzled
as much as ever
These wells were sunk in the ordinary
course of events for stock watering and
have been in use for many months.
They aroused considerable interest, but
nothing of a sensational nature. for the
conduct of caves in that vicinity had
been the same as the wells for a long
time. Nobody thought until recently OF
testing the wells or caves for gas and
the caves have not YET been tested.
but probably will be in a short time.
breathing Cave
One of the caves is located on the
ranch of r. F. Wright. four or five
milSnnsrom Boracho, a station not far
r Rteau, where the Kindrsd~ well
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

Middle of the eclipse at 1894 a. m
Total eclipse ends at 1 a. m
Eclipse ends at 1922 a. m
The magnitude Of the eclipse-1-1
(moon's diameter-1.O).
At localities where central time is
kept, subtract exactly one hour from
the above times; if Pacific time. sub
tract three hours.
Those who watch the eclipse will no.
tice that though the moon has passed
into the earth's shadow it will still be
Visible due to the bending of the light
through the earth's atmosphere.
The Planets
Mercury will be at her greatst elonga-
ton east of the sun on May and will
be visible in the western sky on sew
eral days before and after that time
Venus is brilliant towards the east in
the morning and is visible for a couple
of hours before sunrise. As may be
seen from the diagrams in the April
issue, Venus comes very close to Hal
ley's comet: in fact. as close as the
earth does, for on May the comet and
Venus are 1900, 900 miles apart Venus
does not pass through tie comets tail,
however As seen from the earth Just
before and after this date, comet and
Venus will present fine appearance
together in the morning sky Venus,
when closest. will be II degrees south
of the comet.
Mars is still seen, low in the west i'll
the early evening
Jupiter is in a fine position and may
be well sean with a small .elescoDe.
Notice the bright star near Jupiter.
which is the double star Gemini in the
constellation Virgo.
Saturn and Uranus are unfavorably
placed to be well SEEN Neptune may
ne found from its place on tire man rv
those who have a good telescope
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

" mi crucial days in the history OF
Valleys comet are now at hand,
4 aid each day during the first
half of May will bring ii closer and
,loser 70 Fhe earth, and make IT bright
Or and brighter to cur eyes We Won
der whether ii is going to ~-sappoint
ms and bel less brilliant object than
We had hoped. So much has been writ
ton ahou+ Fdalley's comet, its interesting
history. its verification Of prediction.
its close approach to the earth in the
,nonrh of LAY, the comet passing across
the face of the sun and the earth
sweeping through the tail, that even
those never before interested in astrofl-
omy have been keyed up to expect
grand and glorious sight Is it going
20 live up to is reputation? Or is II
TO present public appearance without
its magnificent tail? At the present
wiring (April l5). it is impossible to
say with certainty what viii happen
a month hence. but the present prospect
is not alluring-
Past Performances.
A the readers well know, the comet
nasse5 on the ar side OF the sun on
March 2e, and hen moved into the
morning sky On April the comet was
far enough from the direct rays of the
sun to be seen On ahe morning OF
the comet on q dawn lit sky, rather
family in the five inch guiding tele-
scope of the Bruce camera, and 1T then
did not show a trace of tail: and this,
too, but eight days from perihelion
when the come q tail itself is brightest
It is altogetheev likely that the comet
was to have be visible to the naked
eye. if it has b. projected on dark
sky-out We m confess that we are
disappointed fn= feeble showing. Still
, sPgs s9@ss Nv @ it f35 rst e6e ia
into the evening sky. and no doubt II
viii then be a fine object. However,
even though it may be fainter than
we had expected. N should readily be
visible to the naked eye on any morning
during May up to and including the
18th To find the eoTneIduring this
time get UP about an hour and haif
before sunrise and look a little north
of east towards where the sun is to
rise The following. table gives the
position of the comet while in she morn
ing sky
Brightness
of Comet
bright
Time of ness
Comet rises be- Sunrise April
Date. fore the sun New York Ped
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

air around the mouth of the cave and
thinks it may be blown off the surf
of the underground streams befY
However, he, has sunk a we'll upon
place 10 a depth of 100 feet and ia
to get 4 drop of water or any indica
Of either oil or gas At another loco
ity. however, he sunk well only
feet and got plenty Of water. but
no gas, at least no noticeable amour
it.
Oil and Gas
That there is oil and gas beneath
surface in the vicinity of the wells a
the cave has been proved. for -zve,
have been sunk at TOyah. few mi
east, and an excellent quality of oil Z
counJered- And now, the drillers
artesian water IN the Sacramento "a
ley, eighty miles north of Ell Pas0
New Mexico, have also encountered o
With the''breathing' wells and cav
between the two oil regions. II IS Z
most certain that there is oil Somew
abouts and the discovery and proc
the existence of gas in the Plateau
further bears this out-
Removal saIe-Snyder Jewelry Co!
Dox,,o,-,1 -o-o cs,~5o- TaxxA1-r- n. h
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30
RrightneSS

evening sky. No epheme-is will really
be necessary, but as a guide the follow
ing table is given:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

Brightness
of Comet
bright
Time of ness
Comet rises be- Sunrise April
Date. fore the sun. New York Ped
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

Removal saIe-Snyder Jewelry Co,
Removal sale-Snyder Jewelry Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

Removal sale-snyAer leweiry Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30
Past Performances.

when the come
X is altogethee
was to have bS
eye, if il has b
sky-out we n
disappointed ini
the comet vii.
brightness by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-30

FACE SOUTH AND ~
HOLD THE MAP OVER :,
YOUR Headline TOP
NORTH. AND YOU WILL SEE
INT STARS AND PLANETS
JUST As THEY APPEAR
III The HEAVENS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

ing City. D. c.. and Miss Edna Leona
Thomas Of this city were quietly married
at the rectory. of the Emmanuel Episcopal
Church by the Rev. w. G. Davenport
Wednesday afternoon, April p. io1O
The bride wore tailored suit of
light tan and large picture hat trian-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths were reported to
the health Office during the past twenty
four hours:
Mary E. PEBBLES. 62 years, Sibley Hos
pital.
Catherine c. Bates, 6s years. 1921 D
street southeast.
s John Benson s 81 years. United States
Ernest Lord, ~ years. Garfield Hospi-
tai.
Sarah E. Meek, 81 years. 1445 street
northwest.
Catherine A. Cross. 7o years. a1s E
street northeast.
James E. McGilL 10 years. 600 K
street northwest.
Matilda K. Feldhaus, 50 years. 1908 list
street northwest.
Amelia A. H. Richards, 90 years, Louise
Home.
Joseph s. Tippett. 81 years. Tubercu-
losis Hospital.
Francis Bowles. 6 days. 2222 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Twining City.
Mary D. Bling, two years, 439 9Th street
northwest.
Susan M. Barker, so years, Washington
Armstad walker, A years, o Street
market.
Lucy W. Douglass, 81 years, 101 Capt.
tol avenue, Ivy City.
Viloa v. Thompson, 2 years, $3.50 Pros
pect avenue northwest.
Mamie Jeffries, 80 years, Sumner alley
northwest.
Thomas Cox. % years, sos Marks court
southeast.
Arthur Newton, months, 1914 New
Jersey avenue.
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FEAST AND PLAY BALL
SPRING REUNION OF GREATER
WASHINGTON OUTING CLUB.
Members Visit the Home of Mrs.
Andrew Lofier, on Georgia Avenue,
and Enjoy Planked Shad.

Members of the Greater Washington
Outing Club and their friends yesterday
afternoon visited the home of Mrs. An
drew Loffler, on Georgia avenue the oc-
casion being the annual spring outing
of the organization. Maj. E. H. Neu-
meyer was assisted by w. J. Staub in
the planking Of shad and the preparation
of other things necessary to complete
the dinner. John w. Hurley presided
at the pump.
1t was announced that the outing would
last from = until z. but the more en-
thusiastic ones were on hand early to
watch the planking of the fish, Ernest
Humphreys. in charge of the affair, be-
ing on the grounds to welcome them.
Commissioner Cuno II. Rudolph, j. Fred
Kelly and "Cy'' Cummings were guests
of the club.
Athletic sports were enjoyed on the Lof-
fer Field, some effort being made to
score home runs in a game of base ball.
Irving Wright, the umpire, narrowly es-
capped serious injury by giving decisions
that were questioned, although he did not
decide against "Cy'' Cummings when the
player whose legs We're not long enough
to stretch across the field.
A game of marbles claimed the atten-
ton of number Of the men, ICY" Cum
mings. John O'Day, w. j. Madigan and
others getting on their knees. Before the
departure of the visitors Mrs. Loffier,
who is soon to take a trip across the
ocean, was presented with a beautiful
bouquet of roses and a vase. Mr.. Cum
mings, who made the speech of presenta-
ton. referred to- Washington as the
greatest, most beautiful and best repre-
scented city in the United States.
"A city without graft ne added, land
want to Introduce to you one Of the
men who govern it, and presented Com
missioner Rudolph.
Among those present were Commission
er Rudolph. w. d. Barry. j. Fred kel-
ley, Hugh F. Harvey, Andrew ]. Cum
mings, Robert +. Carroll. Frank Z. Hall,
James p. Roots. Roger Williams, F. A.
Sebring, John w. Hurley, F. Fl. Potts,
j. E McGaw, w. c. Scott, Andrew ID.
Loffier. Philip Schwartz. Ernest r. Hum
phreys, Louis Hodges. j. H. Miller. w.
~. Madigan. Cliff Claspey Frank
ID. Swartz, Thomas F. Keleher, NJ
p. Sullivan, Samuel Solomon. J. ].
Mccarthy, J. H. Bradley, Maj. E. H.
Neumeyer. Charles Lofiier, John Fugel.
Harry Hayden. 1. T. Jones. Clarence Bar
nard, T. Howard Brooks. Frederick Mil
Ter. DIR. w. H. Wunder, c. E. Schaffner,
J. j. O'Day, Myer Fisher. Richard Fert-
ner, NJ P. Keane. T. Thompson Il. T.
Lanham. Henry Naylor, e. c.. Wineber-
ger. Edward Wineberger. Gus Brill E. ].
Golrick r. l.. Montague, c. L. Bowman.
Adolph Loehl, John A. kapp and Fred
Wagner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

The Pick and Hammer Club of the geo.
logical survey gave its monthly dance last
night at Rauscher's, about fifty persons at
tending. several of whom were out-of-
town guests. The last dance of the sea-
son, It was announced, will be held some
time during the early part of June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06
Calcium Club Show.

"The Girl and the Page was presented
by the Calcium Club Of the George
Washington University at the Belasco
Theater last night.
Last nights performance was under
the auspices of the Junior Republic. The
show will be presented again tonight for
the benefit of the George Washington
University Athletic Association, and will
be repeated again next Tuesday evening
for the benefit of the athletic association
and of the treasurer and assistant treas
urer of the Belasco Theater.
The play, book, lyrics and music, is
the product of Philip Lee Scantling of
this city, and he was the recipient OF
shower Of congratulations last night
offered by those who witnessed the first
ments for p. w. Evans, stage manager.
The company was large one and
there was a unanimous verdict in the
audience at the conclusion OF the play
that the work of the local men has not
been surpassed by that of any of the col
lege dramatic clubs that have been be-
fore the footlights in Washington.
Both acts of the play are laid at the
Outside Inn, at By-the-Sea. The P. d.
O., a college fraternity at Winston Uni
the candidate for membership, the son
of millionaire governor of western
state, is being hazed by having to work
as a page boy at the hotel In an
swering a call he is recognized by Miss
Wilhelmina Lipp. with whom he is in
love- There are some complications re-
sulting from the discovery OF tete-a-tete
between the girl and the page" but
there is an end to their troubles as the
finale is sung.
The play is designated in the program
as "a musical frolic.''
The cast Is as follows: Arthur Sutton, a
P. D. Q. ringleader in Teddy's initiation
and 1.-The pride of the beach, Soph at
Winston University. Jesse u. Browne:
Teddy Thornbrook. page at the Out
Thornbrooke of Montana, James ID.
Schneider; Gov. Richard Thornbrooke,
Governor of Montana and wealthy, A. A.
Moore; ben" Stokes, an alunnus of
loquacious manager Of the Outside Inn.
Kflbourn Gordon; Herr Iipp. with a
mania for economy, a retired ''pretzel'
importer. Carl H. Butman: Wilhelmina
Lipp. one of Lips daughters with elop-
ing propensities, c. B. Kaiser: Ernestine
be said. but r. B. Blackley; Edith
Edgerton, Virginia girl, looking for an
eligible man. Roswell Dague: Mrs. X.
Hale, just vapOrizing on woman's suf-
frage, Hugh H. Saum: Pierre Cassavant
a French wine merchant, who has loved
and lost, Semaj Leno; Dick" Dickinson.
a p. D. c., w. T. Coburn; Jack" john
sen. the real page. with too much to say.
George v. Graham. PoniescHendley.
in% P@toP %assar
Guasp, J. F. Moore. IIaller. Meyers.
Treat, Manning, Forbes, Kunkle, Marsh,
Nelson and Lancaster. Bell boys-O'Brie
Treat and Coburn. Maids-Haller,
Black, Prince. Campbell. Hart. Naylor,
Simpson Breuninger. Galbraith. r. G.
Moore, Mathews, Cash, Will, Weber and
Cady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06
IRELAND'S H0ME-G0ING
MOVEMENT A SUCCESS
First Contingent OF 1850 Reaches
Erin-Hotor Tours to
BE Features.

Francis J. Kilkenny. originator OF the
Irish home-going movement to Ireland
this summer. has received word that LEO
people reached Ireland April -. cou,pris-
ing the first contingent to arrive on Irish
soil in response to the ''call OF home"
Sir Henry Bellingham. bart. OF Castle
Bellmgham, Ireland. president OF tho
County Louth Archaeological Society and
president of the Gaelic League OF South
Louth. has extended an invitation to all
the members OF the Irish Home-going As
ISOLATION to attend the South Louth an
nual feis Of the Gaelic League at Dundalk
July next.
Joseph D. Sullivan, national secretary.
Columbian building, this city. has re-
ceived information TO the effect that a
motor touring company has been formed
in Ireland for the purpose OF handling the
travel OF the ensuing summer and that
special trips will, be arranged by motor
that will include the entire island and
that will be conducted by guides who are
familiar with all the fact and romance
with regard to IL. This is an innovation
in Ireland The transport alton companies
are arranging for the handling OF the
throngs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

John Henderson, ST., died at Ais O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at the home OF his
son, James B. Henderson. 1906 Euclid
street northwest. He was in the eighty
sixth year of his age
Funeral services will be held at 2:3O
o. clock tomorrow afternoon at the house.
Rev. Joseph 7. Kelly, pastor of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, will Of
ficiate.
Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The pallbearers will be representatives of
the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants
and New Jerusalem Lodge, No. ., F. A.
A. NJ.
About three years ago Mr.. Henderson
fell and sustained injuries to his hip,
from which he had since suffered. He
had been confined to his bed for the last
few weeks
He was born in County Armagh, Ire
land, and came to the United States in
1917, landing from a ship at Alexandria.
Va. Shortly after he arrived here he
went to Baltimore. Nd, and resided In
that city until 1852, when he came to
Washington and engaged in the contract
ing and building business.
He was one OF the most prominent build
ers in this city and erected many of the
largest residences here. He retired about
eighteen years ago. His wife died about
TIVE nty-six years ago.
Mr.. Henderson was a member of the
Association or the Oldest Inhabitants and
New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 8, F. A. A.
NJ, of which his five sons are members,
three being past masters.
He was also a member of Capt. Samuel
E. Owens Mounted Guard, which at the
outbreak of the civil war enlisted for
three months service, and was detailed
as a bodyguard to President Lincoln.
The members of this guard purchased
their own horses and equipment for the
war service.
Mrs. Alexander Miller is his daughter,
and John Henderson. jr., Thomas c.
Henderson, Richard w. Henderson,
George w. Henderson and James B. Hen
derson. all residents of Washington, are
his five sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

TAYMAN-THOMAS. On Wednesday, April 81.
1910. by Rev. w. G. Davenport, WILLIAM
EUGENE TAYMAN and EDNA LE0NA
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Concert at Fort Myer.

This afternoon at o'clock, Fiji
teenth L. 8. Cavalry Band, George
F. Tyrrell, chief musician.
March, algonquin" Seltzer
Overture, Barber of Sayille."
RoSsini
Sextet from Lucia di Lam
mermO0r DOnizettl
Selection from the comic
opera, "Poor Jonathan. Moses
Waltz. "Die Grapenberger". .Gungl
Gungl
From the Floral Suite C:
Daisies .......Be ndise-
Fantasia, ga Day in West
Point" .................. Bendise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06
Births Reported.

The following births we're reported to
the health Office during the past twenty
four hours:
Valentine and Bertha Cook, girl.
Nathan and Annie Book, boy.
Jesse w. and Eva G. ROlirback, boy.
James and Annie Buckley, girl and boy
twins.
Charles w. and Mary NJ. Staples, girl.
Nathan and Bessie Tolstoi, girl.
Henry and Fanny Hawkins. boy.
Joseph r. F. and Alberta Wheeler
girl.
N Thomas and Cora Miles, girl.
Mack and Vallie Wood, girl.
James T. and Anabell Slaughter, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

med In pink roses. Miss Lucie G. Inscoe.
the brides only attendant, wore q tailored
suit OF pearl gray and large picture
hat. Mr.. George ]. French Of Twining
City was best man. The couple will re-
side with the parents of the bride. Mr..
and Mrs. James E. Thomas of 231 Sth
street southeast. until their own home is
completed.
Mrs. George NJ. Pullman. whose health
was very poor the past winter, is now al
her Chicago home, where she was accom-
panied BY her daughter. Mrs. Frank o.
Lowden, and the latters children a few
days ago. News advices from Chicago
say that Mrs Pullman is to undergo an
operation, the nature of which is said to
be of minor character, however. and
that as shortly afterward as possible she
will go to the Lowden country place in
Oregon. ILL.,. to recuperate. Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Carolan of San Francisco, the
latter a daughter Of Mrs. Pullman, are
in Chicago, too, en- route. however. foI
Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06
Banquet of Lehigh Graduates.

District Commissioner Judson and Pres
ident Henry Drinker of Lehigh University
will be guests of honor at the annual ban
quet Of the Southern Club OF Lehigh Uni
versity at the Arlington Hotel tomorrow
evening. The guest list also includes
Representative a. Mitchell Palmer OF
Pennsylvania, Frederick H. Newell. di-
rector Of the reclamation service, and
Prof. P. A. Lambert of the faculty Of Le-
high University. The club is composed
of Lehigh alumni residing in the District
of Columbia. Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Thomas w. Burke and Irene w.
Sadler, both of Baltimore. Md.
timues.
Charles Medley and Rosa Hall.
Bradshaw Grooms and Martha Gibson.
both of Fairfax. Va.
Webster l.. Williams and Bessie NJ.
Cherry of Cumberland. Md.
Daniel ellis and Lottie Cults.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

Tire on Auto Fire Engine Explodes
With Disastrous Results.

MACON. Ga, May 6.-Three firemen
were killed here early yesterday and three
others We're injured when the tire on an
automobile engine exploded on the way
to a fire. The dead: Lee Roberts. c. A.
McCreary and ]. e. Burlington.
The engine was going at terrific rate
Of speed when the accident occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-06

The President is back at the White
House and Mrs. Taft will hold her first
garden party of the season today. from 5
to Z. The visiting Japanese statesman.
Prince Tokugawa, and suite will be pres
ent.