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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
RIVER Is NOT PORTABLE
IN UPPER VALLEY
Farmers Union Meets at La Mesa
Junior Guild Has SOciaI-La
Hesa News and Personals.


Nesa News and Personals.
La Mesa. n. NJ, March 9.-The river
lis past fording at Vado, and traffic
from this vicinity goes to Mesquite by
way Of the bridge
Attorney VIII Sutherland, of Las
Cruces, was here today representing the
defendant in the case of John Alter VS..
J. H Whitlock, on trial in justice Ault S
court. The case was dismissed
The Farmers union held its regular
meeting at B. J. Viljoen's-
delightful social affair Of the week
was the spring bonnet sale" given by
the Junior Guild.
Royal Jacknan was here looking aft
er his ranch interests.
Mrs. B. NJ Williams and daughter, OF
FL Paso, spent several days with Mrs.
Livesey this week
Dr. Mitchell of Mesilla Park, was here
yesterday.
Logan Colwell has returned after
spending several months in Utah.
B. J. ViIjoen and wife have returned
after spending several days in Ell Paso.
Mrs Anna Mead has been quite sick
for the last week.
Mr. and Mrs. r. c. Reeder, Miss Mary
Livesay and Fay Stamper visited the
Mossman ranch lately
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
NEW MEXICANS TEAR
DOWN QUARANTINE NOTICES

Santa Fe, n. NJ, March "A call for
the mounted police of the territory re-
suited from the energy with which
families quarantined for scarlet fever
a Belen tore down quarantine notices
Mounted policeman Rafael Gomez was
dispatched 10 the seat OF the trouble
and returned reporting that he had re-
stored order and obtained promises
that the law would be obeyed in the fu-
ture.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
LAS CRUCES HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Las Cruces. n. NJ, March 9.-The fol-
lowing guests are registered at Hotel
Don Bernardo: W. A. Weinberg, FL
Paso; VIM. Thomas. St Paul; F. w.
6ott. New Orleans; Mrs. A L. Lawshe,
LaWshe Camp; Miss NJ. Lawshe, Lawshe
Camp.
Park Hotel arrivals: J. /. Mccullough,
Kansas City; W. H Tucker, Topeka;
ID. A Preston, Virginia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
SETTING OUT MANY
VALLEY APPLE TREES
Mesilla Valley Realty Com
pany at Las Cruces
Plants 1853.

Las Cruces. n. NJ, March 9.-The Me-
silla Valley Realty company has just
completed setting out 4163 threeyearold
apple trees on their ranch about nine
miles below Las Cruces. This orchard
alone when bearing viii produce from
500 to SOC carloads OF apples. There
are many more smaller orchards being
set out this spring and within the next
few years this viii be the apple district
of the west
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
LAS CRUCES AND THE
HERALD'S POPULARITY CONTEST

Las Cruces. y. NJ, March 9.-Las
Cruces is going to have the winning
candidate" in The Herald's popular vot-
ing contest which begins on the TO-
The community In which the win
ner OF The Herald's first prize lives
will get no small amount or advertising
and if local pride, enterprise and a pub
lie spirit will do anything, Las Cruces
will win
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
LAS CRUCES LOCALS

Las Cruces, n NJ, March IS s.
Warner is in FL Paso today.
Mrs. \. C. Frenger and Mrs. Georga
Frenger are visiting in Ell Paso today
Miss Porter. who has been visiting
her friend, Mrs. r. L. Young, the past
several days. returned this forenoon 10
her California home by way Of Ell
Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09

situate in precinct No. , of Dona Ana
county Consideration 81 and other
Valuabaes. Dated March Z, 1910.
Estates.
In re Jose MARQUEE. estate. notice
filed.
In re Diemetrio Chaves. vouchers. re-
port, order, bond, oath and letters filed.
In re Jose Guerrero ct al, receip: filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
CHURCH SOCIAL.

Las Cruces. N. NJ, March 9.-The
young people OF the Baptist church will
give box social Thursday evening at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hull
In Mesilla Park for the benefit Of the
building fund.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
RISE EXPECTED IN RIVER

The latest report from the Seldom
dam gives the flow of the Rio GraDde
as 1900 second feet. Owing to the
heavy SHOWS in the mountains, a decided
rise is expected as soon as the snow
begins melting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
WANT BETTER FREIGHT RATES.

Austin. Tex. March 9.-The railroad
commission heard final arguments to-
day on a petition for union passenger
station at Hillsboro and for revision
of the rates to put Galveston and Texas
City on an equal footing with Houston
and Port Arthur on refined petroleum
products.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe. sure and reliable. and
have been praised by thousands of wo-
men who have been restored TO health
through their gentle aid and curative
properties. Sold ny all druggists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
A SWOLLEN JAW


is not pretty nor pleasant. Whether
it's caused by neuralgia, toothache or
accident. Billiards. Snow Imminent will
reduce the swelling and relieve the pain
The great and sure cure for rheuma-
tism, cuts. burns, bruises, scalds-any
and all aches and pains.
Sold by all druggists
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

For FL Paso ane vicinity: Tonight
fair and cooler; Thursday. fair.
For New Mexico: Generally fair To-
night and Thursday.
For west Texas: Tonight. fair and
cooler: Thursday, fair.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
LAS CRUCES DAILY RECORD

Las Cruces, n. NJ, March 9.-The fol-
lowing deeds and other papers Of
record have been filed with the recorder
of Dona Ana county:
Deeds Filed.
John II. May to Vincent B. May, war
ranty deed to lots 90 81. p, %. and "A
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09

Globe Mills Graham Flour. also Whole
Wheat Flour. Fresh from the rolls.
huff Sed. Try a sack AT all grocers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09

Nicholas Gales Mr.. Foster is very
much Impressed with the wonderful i'm
provements going on in the valley.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
CHICAGO MAN VISITS VALLEY

Las Cruces. N NJ, March Sc J.
Foster, of the Foster Lumber company,
OF Chicago, is ia the city a guest of
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
The SHENANDOAH.

on. Shenandoah, Oh, Shenandoah
I'd sing thy pai~eS near and far:
/ m 10th to leave thy verdantsh shores.
Thou dancing Daughterofthe stars.
The duSky maid whose name you
bear
And whom YOU bore ON your Iimpid
wave.
Unto her tribe was wondrouS fair.
Most beautiful unto her brave.
To East the mountain and the pine
And West the mcadowland and
sycamore:
All. they are sentinel~ of thine.
And glory i'm the music of thy roar.
Within thy course are myriad falls
that charm
And pretty iSler~ clothed i'm leafand
grass.
Round which YOU twine your virgin
arms
And give sweet kisses "a You pass.
Flow ON. Shenandoah-foreverf flow.
And purify the deep. wide sea:
I've sung the sweetest song T know.
Its from my heart I've sung To tha,.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Are You q Farmer

If YOU are a farmer. or fruit
raiser, YOU will be interested in
two propositions now offered for
sale in Clarke county.
\ small fruit farm, with practi-
cally every variety of small fruit,
containing about : acres. lying one
mile from railway station, on good
macadam road. Owner wants TO
make a quick sale.
About 100 acres ofthe fnestfarm-
Ing land in Clarke county. lying one
mile from railway station. Has
no buildings upon it. Is high and
well-drained. is now in cultivation,
and is one of the best pieces of land
in the County for planting an
orchard.
lfyou are not interested in either
of the above propositions, perhaps
you have a friend or relative in a
neighboring County or State who
would be interested. If so, advise
Us and we viii send him marked
copy of the COURIER.
For any further information.
price. terms, or visit to either or
both of these properties, call on or
address the COURIER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Teachers Meet in Richmond.

Great preparations are being
made in Richmond for the Vir-
ginia Educational Conference which
meets Thanksgiving week. Pick
ed men from all sections of the
state will participate in pro-
gramme of unusual educational IN
terest; the Richmond teachers and
business organization of the city
viii vie with one another in enter
tanning the visitors and. altogether.
the meeting promises to be one Of
the most memorable in the history
of the city.
It's expected that the attendance
at the meeting will be very large.
especially as many organizations
of a State wide character have
united for the conference. The
State Teachers Association. the
Cooperative Educational Associa-
tion, the School Trustees Associa-
ton, will participate in the meeting
and Representatives from each of
them, in large numbers. are expect
ed.
While detailed programme has
not yet been worked out. enough
has been done by the local COM
mlttee to insure a successful meet
ing. In addition to the regular
programme of meetings and special
receptions, the committee is con-
sidering an excursion down James
River, and will probably give the
visiting delegates an elaborate
musical recital in the John Marsh
all High School.
The meeting is destined to be
epoch-malling." said member of
the committee in discussing the
matter today. Our teachers are
fully aroused to the educational
possibilities of the gathering and,
in addition, know what TO expect
from stay in Richmond. We
are specially anxious to secure the
attendance of as many teachers as
possible and anticipate that hun
dreds 70 them will accept our
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
BOyC0 to Incorporate

The citizens Of the hustling Town
of Boyce are now perfecting
arrangements for the incorporation
of their Town.
The boundaries Of the Town
have been surveyed, a map is now
being drawn of the same. and. as
soon thereafter as possible. the
necessary four weeks publicity will
be given of their intention. and it
is hoped to have everything in
form So that the Town can be
Incorporated by the action of the
Circuit Court at its November
term.
Boyce is one of the most pro-
gressive towns of its size I'm Nir-
ginia today, 1t has set of business
and professional men second to
none in the Commonwealth for
ability and integrity. and tie
COURIER believes these progressive
men are taking the proper step
for the further advancement Of
their town.
\ large volume Of business IS
transacted in the town. its stores
are models of up-to-date display Of
the most meritorious merchandise,
and a thriving bank vies with one
of the largest grain dealers of this
section for the principal prestige
of the community.
Here's to the continued success
and growth of our hustling neigh
bOr'
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
THE STEEPLE JACK.
no Must Conquer Many Difficulties In
His Dangerous Work.

- dangerous WORK.
The successful steeple Jack must
possess determination, perseverance
and ingenuity. He must solve many
practical problem in hoisting great
bodies aloft He must know how TO
fasten a hook over the summit Of a
skyscraping chimney. He must have
the nerve 70 paint a steeple that sways
Ike a pendulum at the slender top. He
must be able 10 tear down. build IN.
ghd. paint. place electric wires and do
many another task that would be
difficult enough on the solid earth.
1here are many ways Of getting I'D
on steeple. and when all Others fan
the man win tie 4 rope around II and
then, with a coli on his back. walk
round and round It until the entire
steeple is covered with rope. and in
such case be has probably been round
It fully 800 times.
But steepie Is not tho most diff
cult height 70 climb. Straight tall
chimneys are the hardest of all. There
a man has - work with might and
main TO lift himself inch by inch from
the ground TO the TOP Sometimes the
top is 200 feet high. When * Is reach.
cd a hook IS placed over the ed-e. \
pulley IS made fast. the swinging chair
IS hauled up and work begins.
When the chair IS near the top Il is
easier 10 work. because the ropes are
short but when they lenCthen as the
ground is approached there is n ten
dency 70 swing and the wind gives
impetus
The steeplc Jacks safety denend,
upon the hook. and until he has raised
himself almost TO the top il Is impos-
sloie Tor him % see whether or not the
hook has been properly adjusted
More than once 4 stecple climber has
seen when within ten feet OF the top
that corrosion Of the iron and the col
lection Of SCOT have so thickened the
wall that tho hook is merely balancing
on the tor. So that the slightest pull
In the wrong direction would drag il
OF. Again, the bricks are often loose
NJ the top. and the hook IS likely 10
tear them away.
One OF the natural difficulties 70 con-
Quer IS the swaying OF all high stee-
pies and chimneys. In a gale q steeple
point VIII sway 4 foot and q half.
Usually IL sways from seven 70 nine
inches Painting IL means reaching
Tor spot on the right side. and End
Ing II on the left, and. when making
q dive for IL on the left. 10 see Il sway
back 20 the right Yet IN spite OF the
constant danger a born steeple Jack ex-
ults IN his work and IS at home. Ike
the tronworker on the skyscraper. only
when high above the world He can
stand triumphantly at any height II
he can have two and onc-half square
inches 70 bear his weisht--Harper'
Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
At the PRESBYTERIAN Church.

On next Sunday morning at II
O'Clock, the ordination and Install
OF Rev. Samuel Knox Phillips, as
pastor OF the Presby terian Church.
will take place. Mr.. Phillips com
pleted his examination for ordina-
uon mt a recent meeting of the
Winchester Presbytery held al
Mooreield, w. Va. The services
on Sunday will be under the con-
troll of a commission of this Presby-
terry, composed of Rev. j. +.
Brooke, ID. d., of Romney, w. Va.
Rev. j. III. Lacy, ID. ID. of Win
chester, Rev. II. \. White. of
Gerardstown, w. Va. and Mr..
George Glass, OF Berryville. DIR.
Brooke will deliver the sermon.
DR.. Lacy will charge the pastor
and Mr.. White will charge the
people.
Mr.. Phillips has been serving the
Berryville Church as supply since
June Is, and will begin his regular
pastorate with the services Of next
Sunday morning. lie is tie son
of Rev. a. l.. Phillips. ID. d.. of
Richmond. who is the General
Superintendent of Sunday School
Work and Peoples Societies OF the
Presbyterian Church in the United
States. He is b. A. of Richmond
College and pursued his theological
studies at Union Theological Semi
nary in Virginia, situated at Rich
mond. Besides the Berryville
church he also serves the Presby-
terian Churches at Stones Chapel
and Clearbrook as pastor. and will
be installed at these churches next
Sunday also.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
BuFChelI Farm arings S46 Per Acre

The Burchell Farm, which was
advertised to be sold at public auc-
tion in front of the Courthouse here
last Saturday, was knocked down
to Mr.. Thomas Frasier for S45
per acre.
MIR. Frasier, whose home is
about one mile from Charles Town,
is 4 farmer of ability and high
standing, and Is brother Mr.. Il.
ii. Frasier, of Clarke county.
The farm which he has just
bought contains 3O5 acres, and lies
about one mile south of the turn
pike and four miles southeast OF
Berryville.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
DanYille Pastor Visits Old Home.

Rev. j. Clyde Holland, formerly
of Millwood, but now pastor of the
Keen Street Baptist Church at
Danville, Va, is visiting his former
home this week and renewing the
acquaintance Of his many Clarke
county friends.
Mr.. Holland is a preacher of
rare magnetism and ability. and
the COURIER learns of his success
in Danville with the greatest
pleasure.
He is another of those Clarke
county boys who have gone out
from the County and taken up
their chosen work; and he has
make good" in every way.
Mr.. Holland has not been in
robust health for some time, and
his visit to his home county is in
the nature of n vacation which has
been ordered by his physician and
granted by his congregation.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
CORRESPONDENCE
BOYCE

Mrs. NJ Z. Royston and children sner,
Saturday in Winchester.
Master William BURNER visited rels
tives in Frederick county Saturday and
sunday.
Miss Fannie Mcdonald. Of Berrvville
is with Miss Edith Everhart. Al Mr.
James Difenderfer's They will attend
the Boyce High school this term.
The Epworth League, held weekly n
the NJ +. Church is well attended. We
hope it will result in much good.
Mrs. Virginia Cobb was welcome
visitor at The Cottage" on SATURDAY.
afternoon. She left on Monday for the
State Convention Of the ". G.. T. L. At
Portsmouth, Va
Fhe Boyce High school has now t4o
pupils In attendance and the number i
still growing.
Quite number OF our citizens at
tended Court in Berryville on MONDAY
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Concrete Walk Work Started.

The preliminary work for the
construction of the concrete walk
from the Marks property to the
street leading to the new depot was
commenced yesterday morning.
The contract for this work was
awarded by the Town Council to
Royston x Brockdortf, new
building and contracting firm, who
have Just started operations here.
They were also awarded the con-
tract ON the concrete work for the
new cold storage plant.
Mr.. RoySton is a native of our
county, while Mr.. Brockdortf is
said to be an expert in the concrete
line.
The new firm believes in sdver-
tiSing, as witness their advertise
ment on fourth page of this issue.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Fruit Farm for Sale.

Small fruit farm, about : acres,
in the highest state of cultivation.
Apples, pears, plumS, ounce,
grapes, asparagus, all in full bear
ing. Large harm. New cottage.
Fine well, Large cistern. Located
one mile from railway station, on
macadamized road. This is one of
the most attractive propositions
ever advertised in the COURIER,
and any man interested in owning
small fruit farm on which he can
make good, clear money every
year, will buy it when he sees it.
For further particulars; Apply to
COURIER office
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Want Clarke County Apples.

Clarke county appleS-grOwerS
will be interested in the advertise
ment of William Ilopfman < Co. .,
of Cleveland, Ohio, which appears
on fourth page OF this issue.
Last season ? few apples from
this County were sent to Cleveland,
Ohio, and seen by the Hopfman
firm, which IS one Of the largest
fruit-hsndling concerns in the
country, and they now want to-
reach the apple-raiSers OF this
County and secure their products.
If YOU have anything to sell. it
will pay YOU To write them.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT.
The Famous Battle Of the Little 6la-
horn River

horn hlNer.
General George y. Custer was one
OF the most notable cavalry officers de-
veloQed during the war OF the rebel.
uon. 1t was his fortune 70 be IN the
thick Of the conflict within few
days after leaving the trimming school
1T West Point. and from that time IN
I'll the day OF his death his ufe was
filled with strenuous work and STIR
ring adventure. IN which he was fire.
Quenuy exposed to deadly peril.
The closing chapter OF his life. which
came with what IS known in history
As Clusters last fight" which oc-
CURED on June 20. 1876. was . trag-
edy, but he died Ike a soldier.
For number or years after the civn
war Custer had been engaged In In
dian fighting on the frontier Of the
United States. Many Of these engage
meDts were among the most thrilling
IN the history Of Indian warfare in
this country.
The famous expedition which led up
20 the famous battle OF the Little Big
horn river was started on May II,
1876. when General Terry. his officers.
OF whom General Custer was one. and
his troops left Fort Lincoln. Dakota.
Every one realized that the campaign
was likely TO be 4 decisive one 1t was
planned 10 strike the Indians q serious
blow-One from which they could not
recover.
The advance was begun under IA
VOrGble conditions. and the Little Rig
horn mountains were reached on June
. and the Indian village located. y
slight accident gave the red men warn
ing Nobody knows exactly how the
battle Of Little Bighorn waS fought.
The statements made afterward by
the Indians were contradictory. but
they all agreed that Clusters appear
ance was a great surprise. The best
evidence shows that the Indians closed
in on both right and left and placed
Custer at once on the defensive. Closer
and closer the coil tightened around
that plucky band One after the othe-
Of the troopers fell. the horses We're
Stampeded. the ammunition ran low.
no messenger had been able % break
through the lines. and the mortality
among tho officers was heavy.
Then Custer had HIS troops fire two
volleys In succession. the usual cry for
help. IL was heard in Reno'S camp. is
significance was understood. but 20
help came. soon came the final act OF
the tragedy. The Indians closed In
from al sides, led by the cruel chiefs
Crow King. Gall. Crazy Horse and
Rain-in-the-Facc. lt was hand e
hand fight. IL was $50 against 1000
Grouped about Custer were twenty OF
! thirty desperate men. They fought
with their leader. they fought for their
! leader. until the last man lay dead
Not an American officer or soldier
lived TO tell the tale OF Clusters last
fight" Never In the history OF the
world was the bravery. devotion tC
duty and perfect discipline OF troops
better illustrated. Almost without ex
ceptton the bodies OF the men were
| found just where they had fought
Each company was in the place as
signed. troopers in line and their OIL
GERS I'm position. They Tough; losinc
| battle. but they fought without dincb
| ing. They were killed. bur not 6iS
! graccG- Detroit Free Press
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Many Delegates 10 State Convention

The Virginia State Convention
of the w. {. T. L. meets in Ports
mouth, this week, beginning on
Monday night and closing on
Thursday night.
\ large number of delegates
from local unions are expected to
attend. The delegates elected
from Berryville are Mrs. NJ. W.
Jones, Mrs. f. G. Coiner, and
Mrs. William Hart; from Boyce.
Mrs. Virginia Cobb. Winchester
also sends five delegates.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28

There rs more Catarrh ia this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed
70 De incurablc. For great many years
doctors pronounced il a local disease and
prescribed local remedies. and bv constantly
failing To cure with local treatment, pro
nounced Il incurable Science has proven
caiarrh TO be constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Hal tatarrh Cure manufactured by r. j
cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t Is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops 10 a
teaspooniul- Il acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
oiier one hundrcd dollars for any case Il fails
10 cure. send ior circulars and testimonials
Address: FL. CHENEY * Co. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Miss HunSiCker 10 Ned.

Announcement has been made
of the engagement of Miss Nellie
HunSic6er of summit Point daugh-
ter of Mr.. John Hunsicker. form
erly of this county, to Mr.. Jacob
Kitchener, of Philadelphia. The
wedding will take place in the near
future.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1910-09-28
Winston Hall Next Week.

Manager Ogden. Of Winston
Hall; announces As his next attrac-
tion Lees Famous Glass Blowers
and Carnival of Wonders. which
viii be seen all Of next week. com
mencing Monday night, October 3.
This Is said to he one of the
most interesting companies on the
road. and their work has been
highly complimented where they
have been seen.
All next week, commencing with
Monday night, October >.