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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17
of men was at work wrecking the dead
walls of the building and cleaning the
debris from the streets.
MAN FATALLY INJURED
BY LUFKIN CONSTABLB
Was Running Away When Shot I'm the
Back and May DIE From Effects
OF Serious Wound.

Lufkin, Tex. Aug. III. Rodgers
was shot and probably fatally wounded
here late last night by constable
Matthews as he was running away It
was alleged he had taken a small
amount OF money from a boy and when
approached by the officer he ran He
received a bullet in the back Rodgers
is aged % years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17
NORTH TEXAS FAIR Is
OPENED AT GREENYILLE
Racing Program Has Been Arranged
and Agricultural Exhibits Sur
pass Those OF Former Years

Greenville. Texas, Aug. 1.-THE
sixth annual Texas Fair association
opened here today and will continue
through Saturday. There has been a
splendid racing program arranged.
The farmers have made an unusually
attractive agricultural and livestock
exhibit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17

]. H Schroeder. who was called to
Chicago on account of the illness of his
son Carl. has returned to FL Paso hav.
ing found the boy much improved. Mr.
Schroeder visited in number of north.
ern cities
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17

local postoffice reports a large increase
of money orders sent to Europe.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17
Dry Farming-What 1t Is.

Dry farming, as it is called-"scien-
tlflc soil culture, as it really iS-did
not spring up in the past few years. It
is old, has been practiced in Palestine
and even in northern Mexico for years.
but in the United States it has not been
generally known and followed until the
past eight or ten years. Pro- Hardy
w. Campbell of Lincoln, Neb. and DR..
{. V. Cook OF the state experiment sta
ton in Wyoming, are among the men
who discovered or rediscovered it in the
arid west. They saw that they could
not grow crops on the small annual
rainfall they were getting and set about
to discover how to do better. Their ex-
periments in mulching the soil on ton
to break up the moisture tubes and
prevent evaporation, and packing 1t
deeper down, to hold the moisture there.
soon attracted attention, and the sci
ence spread. The Mormons had also
been practicing it in Utah. Now, it is
embraced in every state west of the
Missouri, almost all Of which have sew
eral experiment stations for dry farm
experiments" and is reSorted to in all
parts Of the United States by men who
have looked into its value and have
adopted 1t TO guard against drouth
First Dry Farming Congress-
The first dry farming congress was
held in Denver, Colo, in 1907, with only
few delegates present The next was
held year following in Salt Lake. then
came the third congress in cheyenne,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17

The special pricing OF mems
trousers will be continued
the rest of the week. The
values are the best ever Of
fered.
Trousers UP to $3.50. $3.50
Trousers UP to $3.50. .S2.65
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17

Extra fine quality swiss,
nainsook and batiste allover
e1nbroideTieS in a variety
of rich, new designs, quail
ties and styles worth up to
s1-e5 are specially priced
for Thursday and 90.
Friday -. OOC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-08-17

The new suits for boys are
here nobby, stylish looking
kinds, that any boy would
be proud to wear. Make your
choice early in the season,
while you have the full
range of sizes to select from.
The ''POpular's" boys
clothes are famous for their
wear, fit and appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Abyssinia.

King Mcneil Il of Abyssinia has been re-
ported dead so often within the last wear
or two that II j. with some incredulity
that the latest report of his demise Is
now received. Il is repeated. however.
so insistenty ard with such unusual de-
tail that it must be tentatively accepted.
Were this only an ordinary case of the
transfer of royal authority from one in
dividual to another Menelik's death would
not cause agitation In any quarter. But
conditions in Abyssinia are abnormal,
both nationally and internationally, and
the passing of the aged monarch is like
~ to be followed by descriptive agitations
and possibly BY foreign interventions.
Menelik. who before his accession to
the throne of Abyssinia was King of
Shea. succeeded Johannes III in 1889. His
reign of twenty-one wears has been nota-
bic for the advances which he has made
toward civilization and his establishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
of more or less peaceful relations with

| of more less peaceful relations with
| foreign powers. His war with Italy in
1896 established his reputation rs a man
of military ability. The defeat admin
istered to the Italian forces at Adua was
a shocking reminder to Italy that It's
colonial position was precarious. In 1895
Italy agreed TO the convention nf Ads
Ababa. by which the independence or
Abyssinia was recognized. Boundary dis
putes between Abyssinia and Great Brit
ain were adjusted by successive treaties,
and finally in December, 1905, Great Brit
ain. France and Italy signed an agree
ment by which they undertook to respect
and endeavor to preserve the integrity of
Abyssinia, to act so that industrial con-
cessions granted in the interest of one of
them would not injure the others. to OBJ
stain from intervention in Abyssinan af-
fairs. and to cooperate for the safeguard
ing of their respective interests in terri
tories bordering on Abyssinia.
Notwithstanding these pledges by Eng
land. France and Italy there is a danger
that Meneliks death may preciptate
trouble. The status of the Empress Tai
tou has been cause of serious Dispute
tude on the part of the powers. Lacking
uieSt hSII, sunny 1"i' -
proclaimed as his successor his grand
son. the son of his daughter. This child,
now about fourteen years of age, named
Lidj Yasu or I.idj Joassu, represents the
full power of Menelik's regime. regent,
Ras Tesame has been for some months
virtually In control. acting the repre-
sentative of the dying monarch. He will
undoubtedly be the power in AbEss1n'a
until the young ruler is of an age to
warrant his proceeding alone. Meanwhile
the Empress Taitou has been imprisoned.
Civil war is possible in such circum-
stances, and in that event the protecting
powers may find it necessary to enter the
territory to restore order, perhaps under
the pretext of safeguarding their COM
mercial and territorial interests. In this
case Germany, whose influence is always
feared in old world complications. has
no possible warrant for intervention. i'he
German-African territory lies over $40
miles south of the southern boundary or
Abvssinia The Italian North East Africa
completely surrounds Menelik's realm,
with the British Somali Coast Protectorate
less than 80 miles to the east and the
French territory of Obok about the same
distance in the same direction. The
Sudan, i'm which England is the undls-
puted influence. lies about sixty miles
west of Abvssinia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
The National Game.
the PHILADELPHIA Press


Throughout the land some millions
of men and boys-and not d few won
en- and girls-are in throes of eXpecta
ton. The time draws near when the
knights of the diamond are to enter
the lists and contend for their sew
eral pennants. They are in practice
everywhere: and their idolators. the
youth of the country, are sWatting the
ball on a thousand fields, training
themselves for succession to the hisa
and mighty places on the national AMI
state leagues.
There is nothing at all resembling
the general and intense love of the
plain American people for the game of
base ball to be discovered in the pres
ent or past athletic life of any Other
nation. The comparatively tame crick
ct of England, the sedate recreation Of
the golf links, the more active game
of la crosse or polo. even foot bail
ftself-these at their best are class il
versions after all. But the exciting
play Of base ball is continuously and
irresistibly of interest. The thrill OF
it's every move is contagious; the
smallest boy and the oldest man hang
alike breathless on the fate of a dou-
BILE play, the effort to steal a base. Ii
lures the President and the governor
from their executive chairs as readily
as it fills the bleachers with thou
sands of fervent fans"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Mr.. Cannon on the Floor.

Talk of democratic House suggests
the subject of Mr.. Cannon in action on
the floor again. 1t will soon be eight
wears since he was a factor in debate. AT
that time he was often on his feet. both
by reason of his important position and
his large knowledge of affairs. He was,
of course, no mere spouter. talking for
talks sake, but contributor to the in
formation of the House on matters be-
fore il. And he had the attention due to
a man of his ability and experience. He
drew the fire of the opposition leaders.
He often pointed the way for his own
side He was 2 debating force always to
be reckoned with.
MANY members of the present House
know Mr.. Cannon only as the Speaker.
They would enjoy him very much as
fellow member on the floor. His style is
his own. whether in the chair or else
where. He is not an orator. He studies
neither phrase nor pose in presenting his
case. Simple words and simple gestures
are his weapons, and with them he makes
his way.
When we'll warmed. he pushes up his
LETT sleeve, and uses his left arm with
vigor Pugilists swing their right. Mr..
u
things Awkward but picturesque. I'M
conventional but convincing, he is a good
man in a hot corner. His party in his
debating days often benefited by his
hammer-and-tongs methods and the range
of his information. In his way he was
quite as effective as Mr.. Reed. at whose
side he often fought and by whom he was
much appreciated.
The leader of the minority on the ways
AMI means committee is the accepted
leader of the minority on the floor. If
Mr. Payne surrenders his craftsmanship
to a democrat he will be entitled to the
minority's first place on the democratic
committed But that arrangement will
not subordinate Mr.. Cannon as work
ing republican force in the chamber He
will make himself felt easily, and be d
figure on field days.
And what days they should be, with
Mr.. Clark looking down from the chair
OH the gladiator who so long welded the
gayel. What exchanges between the
champion in, and the champion out, of
power, What larks-as Joe GarSery"
would say-to see the man who SO warm
Nv denounced Cannonism administer to
Mr. Cannon large and repulsive doses of
Clarkism-the same medicine with diff
ferent label. The next House. if dem
ocratic, should be the most entertaining
in eighteen years. People will probab bly,
travel miles to see 1t in action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Misses Department.

S Misses Coed Linen Dresses. made Russian
blouse effect with Dutch neck. long sleeves and
full plated skirts. 'clors blue. white and tan:
sizes 10 and IS. Reduced from $3.50 I" $3.50
each.
Girls Fancy Woven Tan Serge Coat Suit.
full length double breasted. lined waist si1A
g. Reduced from 81 40 70 81 so
3 Girls White Lawn Dresses. fine tucked long
waist with Dutch neck and 8. sleeves: fine en-
hroidered skirt: sizes and 8. Reduced from
"a IL to S3.75 each.
2 Girls White India Inon Dresses. waist trim
med with lace and fine tucks and deep hounrc Of
lace and hnc tucks: high neck and long sleeves:
sizes 10 and IL. Reduced from $500 to S 90
each.
= Girls White Lawn Dresses fine tucked long
waist with bretelle Of embroidery: full skirts
with tucks and embroidery trimming: Dutch neck
aud Il sleeves: sizes 10 and II. Reduced from
IS Is to So. 90 each.
A small LOT of Girls White Guimpes Of lawns
batistes India linnn. etc, in number of good
STYLES and assorted sizes: soiled and mussed. Re-
dmctions are from X TO y less regular prices.
IL Girls Wash Dresses. of light-colored per
Gales: high neck and long sleeves with full
plated skirts: sizes to IA. Reduced from
So 30 n 81 % each
Girls Tan Serge Coat. single breasted.
full length: braided collar and cuffs: lined
throughout; size d. Reduced from $l97 TO
$1,000.
Third floor, G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Silk Waist Department.

3 Tailored White Taffeta Silk Waists,
all-over tucked styles, fasten in front un-
der full silk quilting: sizes "a. 36 and IS.
Reduced from $3.50 to $500 each.
Tucked Chiffon Satin Waists, in stone
gray; strictly tailored styles: fasten in
back; sizes 36 and IS. Reduced from
$50 to S4.5O each.
l China Blue Satin Waist tucked and
trimmed with soutache braid and silk but
tons: size "A. Reduced from SS15 to So. -,
Tailored Satin Waist, very handsome
style: size &c. Reduced from $50 to-
S375.
= Tailored Satin Waists. wide stitched
tucked styles with inter-running cluster
tucks: reseda and navy; size Sc. Reduced
from S6i5 to So each.
l All-over Tucked Changeabe Silk
Waist. trimmed at left side with quilting
of silk and buttons: sleeves with deep
cuffs and fulness above: fasten in back;
size rs. Reduced from $500 to ST.
A small number of Striped Taffeta Silk
Waists. tucked and trimmed with quilting:
fasten in front: high tucked collars with
bow: sizes &c. - and 10 Reduced from
$500 to $375 each
Also a lot of Tailored Black Taffeta Silk
Waists. in various styles and sizes. Of
fered at greatly reduced prices ranging
from $3.1 to $5.9J each.
Third floor q ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
The Indiana Democrats.

The republicans of Indiana are not
monopolizing the trouble in that state
There is discord in the ranks of the op-
position. AS democrats prospects i'm
prove. democratic contentious quicken
Prizes look bigger than ever. and hope
is springing vigorously in the Hoosier
breast.
In one sense the republicans have a
simple proposition far as the senator
ship is concerned. IF they carry the
legislature Mr.. Beverage will be re-elect-
ed. He will he Endorsed by the state
convention soon TO assemble. He has
served his party we'll for two terms, and
q third. for man of his gifts and use
fulness is reasonable expectation. A
republican legislature. therefore, will mean
the settlement at once of the senatorial
question.
But here is where the democrats are
divided. The office looks good to half a
dozen men of prominence in their ranks,
and fully that many lighting-rods are up.
One shows above the roof of John f.
Lambs resid NICE at Terre Haute. One
shows above Thomas Taggart's place at
French Lick. Something very like one
may be deserted with a strong glass at
the residence of John W. Kern, while
down at Mount Vernon. the county seat
of Posey county, famous for hoop poles
and turnips. Maj G. V. Menzies is pre-
pared 10 receive bolt.
Gov. Marshall thinks that the demo-
cratic state convention should settle the
matter. 1t will be composed of nearly
two thousand delegates. and they could
speak for the party in the state. Another
proposition is that the democrats express
themselves on q separate ballot 10 be cast
In a separate box election day in
November, and thus nominate their
senatorial candidate at a primary
To both propositions, however. there is
objection. Mr. Taggart and his friends
In particular want the question of the
candidate held open and decided i'm the old
way First catch your legislature. Then
will be the time to decide who shall sit
beside Mr.. !Shively in the Senate
We may we'll believe that Mr. Taggart
does not want and would not profit by, a
primary election. Whether he could cap
ture legislature chosen without instruc-
ton, as TO the senatorship is question.
But IL is almost inconcevable that In a
popular contest with such men as Lamb
and Kern and Menzies he could win.
Indiana has never sent man of his
grade TO the Senate. Morton and Harri-
son and Fairbanks and Beveridge on the
one side. and Hendricks and Mcdonald
and Turpie and Voorhees, and Shively on
the other. make a record of late date
TO be proud of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Bribers and Bribed.

Senator Aids having been disposed of,
the New York senate is now to consider
the case of Senator Congcr. The latter
was medium of communica ton between
the bridge companies. interested in legis-
lation. and the former. who. \for pay
served the companies in his Office of
senator.
Mr.. Congcr denies the charge of bribery.
Ha did not. he claims, bride Senator
Aids His offense. as he sees it. was in
assisting in matchmaking transa elton.
Money demands had been made by Mr..
Aids, and he helped to meet them. He
was not the tempter but the tempted. He
fell. and thinks that instead of ccnsure
he should receive sympathy
This is A poor distinction. But it is
often made. Lobby talk everywhere is
that in legislative matters you cannot
get anything without paving for it.
Everybody is for sale Do YOU want a
bill passed. bill killed? You must
pay. You cannot do business without
money. Put up. or get out.
The man who pays, even under such
stress. commits a crime. He corrupts
the source of law. and encourages cor
rupt public servants in an organiza ton
Tor loot. Instead of paying he should
expose the demand: and in doing that
he would not only perform a public
service, but, nine times in ten. carry his
point.
Both in the matter of bribery and re-
peating at the polls the men higher up
have too long escaped punishment. The
bribed are often exposed and punished.
In Pittsburs at the present time rascally
councilmcn are being sent to the peniten-
tiary. but the men who corrupted them
are yet unnamed and free They must
be in town, for the favors sold were all of
local value. Is their time coming? Shall
We sec them uncovered and branded?
As 10 election repeaters, it is an old
story that when detected they hold the
bag. The penitentary opens for them,
but never for the men who employ them.
The bosses who work thus for candidates,
and candidates who profit thus by crime,
are never reached 1T is the poor devil at
the bottom who pays. Easily tempted.
and without skill in covering his tracks,
he is readily discovered and punished. But
he is not half the menace to honest gov
eminent that the man higher up is.
We shall see an Improvement in law
making bodies. and in the determining of
election contests, when the boodler seek
ing legislation or office, and with only his
money bags for argument. is hunted. and.
bility as the creatures he has bought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Restless Sons of Earth.
the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Seeking new homes in new lands, bet
ter opportunities, improved conditions Of
life, the restless sons of earth keep NOV
Ing today as they have kept moving for
countless generations. The company OF
Hollanders which passed through Chicago
on the way to Minnesota is typical In
one sense and worth special attention in
another. The same impelling reasons
for immigration into the United States
have influenced many others in previous
years. But the quality of the individuals
seems higher than the ordinary. Each
head of family is an experienced dairy
farmer. Each has at least 81 900 avail
able as initial capital. The company goes
direct to selected land awaiting its ar
rival This same sort Of movement of
population is noted in many parts of the
world now. Canada, with its strong bid
for coionists. is attracting large numbers
from England, these immigrants contest
ing for the good things in the northwest
with the thousands who are crossing the
line from the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Black Goods Department.

yds. 58-inch Chiffon Broadcloth. Reduced
from 5000 to 500 for pee.
81 yds. 44-inch Wolfe ,Lupin's). Reduced from
S.. Is to ITS for pee.
5as yds. 44-inch French Serge. Reduced from
S.. So to 400 for pee.
g.. yds 44-nch Chiffon Wolfe Lupin's,. Re-
duced from SIS to S.. 80 for pee.
31s yds. 44nch Striped Chiffon Wolfe. Re
duced from 1913 TO 500 for pee.
3la yds. 56-inch Bordered Serge. Reduced from
81. 90 to $50 for pee.
s yds. ss-inch Striped Serge. Reduced from
Sl2 90 to $500 for pee.
3ts yds. 54-inch Striped Prunella. Reduced
from S. % to 81. 90 for pee
az yds.. 56-inch Wool Cheviot. Reduced from
81 as to $1.75 for pee.
il. yds s0-inch Cravenette Serge. Reduced
from $43s to 80 for pee.
yds. 54-inch Chiffon Broadcloth. Reduced
from 800 to $500 for pee.
Second door. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Clean the Back Yards.

From the Jersey City Journal.
At this season of the year household
ers' thoughts turn naturally to lawns and
back yards, and there is a general desire
to have clean and ornamental surround
ings. Unfortunately, in many instances
the desire is not strong enough to pro-
duce results. A man who beauties his
front lawn is a public benefactor. He
no doubt gets some satisfaction out OF
his effort and expense. but every passer
enjoys the result of his effort and the
whole neighborhood is benefited. When
the effort extends to the back yard the
number of individuals benefited is not
so great but perhaps the enjoyment by
the smaller number is more intense. No
one enjoys a dirty back yard, and every
person who sees one from window
forms an unfavorable opinion of the
householder who permits an unsightly
accumulation of misplaced matter in his
environment. a clean or ornate front
lawn is more common than a clean and
ornate back yard, yet nothing will bet
ter repay effort than a trim back yard.
1t can be made to produce grass and
flowers instead of tin cans, ash heaps
and useless wood, and the removal Of
household debris is sanitary precaution
as well as an esthetic demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Suit Department,

! Navy Blue Homespun Coat Suit. coat lined
with self-colored peau de cygne: tunic skirt.
size -. Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
l Olive Broadcloth Russian Blouse Coat Suit.
trimmed with black silk braid; size 81. Re-
duced from $500 TO $500.
Chocolate Brown Sharkskin Cloth Coat Suit.
finished with shawl collar and pipings of sa tin:
plated skirt; size Sc. Reduced from 90 to
$3.50
Iniported Roman Rlue Serge Coat Suit in-
ished IN Persian collar: plated skirt size 40.
Reduced from SEQ On tn $500.
] Chantecler Serge Coat Suit. with Chantccler
buttons and hand embroidered collar size IS. Re-
duccd from $500 10 $3.50
Leather Colored Sharkskin Cloth Russian
Blouse Shit, with hand -embroidered shawl col
lar: size 81. Reduced from $500 to $3.50
Imported Two-toned Gray Coat Suit. nm
ished with black satin shawl collar and orange
broadcloth vest: tunic skirt; size Sc. Reduced
from So. 80 $3.50.
Third floor, {;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
Porcelain DinnerWare.

In connection with our REM
nants we shall place on sale a
small lot of White and Gold
American Porcelain Dinnerware
at prices very much less than
regular These goods were not
as ordered in that the knobs and
handles of the hollow pieces were
finished in full bright gold in
stead of gold traced. Rather
than return them to the pottery
we offer at low prices to close.
The lot is limited and early Sc
lection is suggested.
And these remnants:
Decorated Imported Cake Plate:
slightly imperfect. Reduced from yoc to
&c.
Richly Decorated French China Pin
Trays. Reduced from soc to &c each.
DaintiIy Decorated French China
Chop Dish. Reduced from $500 to Sl.0.
10 Imported Decorated Fruit Plates.
Reduced from 15c to 10c each
] lO0-piece White-and-G Col -Decorated
American Porcelain Dinner Set: few
pieces slightly imperfect. Reduced from
$1,000 to $685..
15-piece Decorated Austrian China
Game Set. Reduced from $500 to $3.23.
IL Decorated Austrian China Salad
Bowls. Reduced from &c to 1Sc each.
Q Odd Decorated French China Dinner
Plates. Reduced from sac and 15c to 2oc
each.
Richly Decorated French China Choc-
olate Pot. Reduced from $50 to 500.
] Extra-large Imported Decorated Stein;
slightly imperfect. Reduced from $3.50
to $7.25.
Imported Decorated Meat Dishes.
Reduced from &c to 1Jc each.
l Imported Decorated Sauce Tureen.
Reduced from $1.15 to 1Jc.
Fifth floor. G st.