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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
$2O.OOO IN PRIZES OFFERED
 TO WESTERN APPLE GROWERS

November 14-19. Twenty thousand do- lars is the aggregation of the prizes which will reward contestants in every possible branch of the industry.
 One of the unique features will be a series of apple packing contests for coun- ty state national and interna ational championships, with suitable trophies and cash premiums to the winners Square and diagonal packs of the various rec ern boxes will be used in single. five and 1o-box contests, open 10 all. It is also likely there will be a contest for teams in packing a ftil car sor 6s0 boxes There is much rivalry among packers in the several valleys In. the northwest where grading and packing has reached de- gree. of perfection not yet attained else where, and 1t is expected that many Of the cracks in Washington. Oregon, Idaho. Montana and others states, possibly Col orsdo and California, will enter.
 Tt costs the people of Spokane fully s25,O0O a year to maintain the institution, ," said Ren H. Rice. secretary and man ager of the organization.
 The first show in 1906 cost s4l 900. while the expense of the 1909 exposition. which was much larger, the display space oc- cupying an area of three and a half acres, was S42,000.
 The people of Spokane look upon these contributions as an investment in a pro- ject which is designed to develop the apple industry. not only in the north western states and provinces, but all over the continent: encourage perfec- ton in growing and fix a standard for commercial apples. Another purpose is to bring the growers of the various dis tricts together for the interchange of ideas.
 More than 100000 apples were shown l in 1908, while in 1909 there were 1.526, ,331 i There will he more than 20o0,000 apples entered in the various contests next Mo- | vember.' ssfsF t1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
FOREST RANGER DIES
 FROM HIS WOUND

Asheville, N C., November 3.-Clayton Davis, forest ranger in the employ of the Biltmore estate, who was shot by an unknown person last Wednesday while searching for poachers died early today. T. c. Kearns, a mountaineer of Mill River, Henderson county, is now in custody, charged with the shooting.
 Davis was walking near the boundary line of the estate at Slate Rock creek then a shot from ambush struck him in the abdomen. He was found by for estry hands some hours later after the had crawled and walked distance oi nearly three miles in the direction of his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

Spokane, Wash, November 3-tSpeelat) Fruit has been the salvation of the north west. It has made fortunes for thousands and brought independence or a lucrative living to millions. The fertile soil Of this vast tract produces each year fruit no- where else equaled in quality, profusion or size.
 Notable among the products of this ter ritory is the apple crop. Nowhere, per haps. in the world are apples brought of the degree of excellence they attain here, and 1t is in an endeavor to main tain the high standard that the apple growers of this vicinity contribute each year to a national apple show
 The third annual exploitation of. King Apple will take place in this city on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
AVIATORS MAY TRY TO
 MAKE NEW RECORDS

Baltimore, November 3.-Notwithstand- ing favorable weather predictions, a rain which began last night continued throughout today and this, with a biting north wind, promoted the calling off of today's programme for the aviation meet, which opened yesterday.
 Hubert Latham viewed the course for the first time today and expressed him self as pleased with it. ..
 Ralph Johnstone who made the world s record for altitude st Belmont park, and his team-mate, Hoxsey, are expected to- morrow. It was said tonight it Is quite possible that while they are here one of them will attempt to set still high CT altitude mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
.DAv|LA IS READY ID
 FIGHT VAlLADARES.
Martial Law Is Declared in
 Honduran Republic
ISLAND IS BEs1EeED
Situation as no Confidence Is Placed in Any Provisions Made
 By Va1ladares

| Washington, November 3-Martial law has been declared in Honduras as di- rect result Of the revolt of Gen. Jose Val ladares, the deposed commandant of Am spala, against the government, accord ing to advices to the state department to- day from Minister McCreery at Tegu- cigalpa. The port of Amapala has been | closed and the island is in a state of siege.
 The United States gunboat Princeton Is In the harbor at Amapala ready to take hand in tho revolution at the first sign of hostility toward foreigners or their in- terests. President Davila is preparing to send an army against yalladares. and m the event of the governments failure to restore order on the island, the United States probably will be asked to inter- fere. It would be surprising If Com mander Hayes of the Princeton, acting under instructions from the state de- partment should send an armed force ashore at any time to take yalladares into custody. However, department off, ficials refuse to discuss the possibility of this beyond asserting that American in- NS.N'eo VIII bN PioPtiiS Sdlt6 uai dcd.
 Commander Hayes telegraphed the navy department today as follows:
 The commandant of Amapala has in- formed the foreign consuls that he has no intention of injuring foreign subjects or foreign property. There is no disor- der at present.
 Little faith Is put in valladares prom ises by officials of the United States government, and the Princeton has in- structions sufficiently liberal to permit her commander to meet any situation that arises.
 While there are few Americans at Amapala, considerable American proper ty passes through that port. One Amer can concern, the Rosario Mining com pany, whose gold and silver mines are located 125 miles inland, has exports and imports valued at more than s1,o00,00O passing annually through Amapala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Imprisoned for selling Bad Egg.

Philadelphia, November 3.-The first prison sentence imposed under recent act of the legislature for selling eggs un- fit for food was passed by Judge Bar rett In the quarter session court here to- day when he sentenced George D. Ellis. Water street commission merchant. to three months in the county prison. Thomas D. Ellis was fined $500 and the costs of the prosecution. Abraham staples. another egg dealer, was also sentenced to three months in the county prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Freed From Mnrder e'harge

New Roads La. November 3.--One oi the longest and hardest fought criminal trials in the history of this parish came to an end this afternoon when a jury ac- quilted Arthur Lebcaai of the charge of shooting with intent flo murder Noel Major sssitsapt postmsster of Dupont. Iebeau pleaded elf-defehss. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
W0MAN'S SANITY IS
 MATTER OF DOUBT

Newark, N J., November 3-Two wit nesses testified today that they do moi believe Mrs Caroline B. Martin is sane enough to stand trial on the charge of murdering her daughter, Ocey W. Snead who was found dead last November in 8 bathtub of an unfurnshed house in East Orange, N. J.
 The first witness Rita Suller, ne gre girl. who worked for Mrs. Martin when the latter conducted a girls acad. emy at Murfreesboro. Tenn. said her mistress spent most of her time in bed lived chiefly on coffee, that she scat tered ashes, money. fragments of food and old papers on the floor and would not permit the room to be cleaned.
 Miss Marie E.. Vanwagoner, who worked for Mrs. Martin at the Oule college in Charlottesburg, s. C., cor roborated the maid in her account oI Mrs. Martins eccentricities, and added that what impressed her most about the prisoner was her great idea of her own importance. At this the alienists in at. tendance began taking notes. The hear ing will be resumed Monday. ;-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

Mrs. J. T. Upshaw, Mrs F. O. Upshaw, Mir and Mrs. W. I. Phillips, Mrs. H. W. Crossett, Miss Ruby Looney of Ensley, Mir. and Mrs. J.: G. Hendricks, and the Misses Gholston of Birming
 ham; MT. and Mrs. W. E. Hendricks of New Castle; Rev. M. l.. Harris, Miss Hattie Halbroolxs. Miss Henry Hal brooks, Miss Henderson, Miss Walter Halbrooks and MT. James of Cullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Leaxe of Absence Granted

Washington November s.-Brig. Gen. Frederick K. Ward, who was promoted to briaadier rank in February last, will be relieved from command of the post at Fort Riley. Kas.. December {, next, preparatory to his retirement for age, March 19. 1911. He has been granted leave of absence for three months and 15 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Naval vessel Launched

Quincy. Mass. November s.-The tor- pedo boat destroyer Wake was laNnchsd today at the yard of the Fore River shipbuildIne company. Miss Mildred Wake Walter of Providence, R. h, grand daughter of Admiral Henry Walks, for whom the craft is nHhnsd. wss the vessers sponsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Railroad stock Bought

Terre Haute. Ind, November s.-Acting for the reorganization committee of stockholders, Michael B. Loller and Ray mond D. Martin, as trustees. purchased all the stock of the Southern Indiana Railroad company. organized by John R. walsh, at the sale here today, conduct ed by Myron J. Carpenter. receiver. The purchase price was announced as S .26S, sss. .s3. It was stated that Receiver Car penter would be made president of the company. which will Sbe known as the Chicago and Southeastern Railroad com pany. '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Outbreak Is Confirmed

New Orleans, November 3-Cablegrams were received here last night by repre- sentatiyes of American interests in Hon. duras confirming the Associated Press dispatches of the revolutionary outbreak at Amapala, That the United States will within the next few days take an active part in busting Gen. Jose Valladares, the leader of the rebellion. from his en- trenched position on the little island of Amapaia is the belief generally of busi- ness men of New Orleans who are more or less interested in Central American trade.
 The Honduran government has a very small army and as Valladares has several hundred armed followers and is reported to have several modern machine guns, it is thought that Pres ident Davila will ask the aid Of this government in it's efforts to get rid of the noted dictator and all-round trouble maker of Amapala.
 The friends here of former President Manuel Bonilla assert that he has no connection with the revolt of Nalla- dares.
 Notorious for his hatred of foreign CTS, Valladares recently publicly an- nounced that he had named his dog '"Taft" In order to show his contempt for the American government. For sev- eral weeks the property and lives Of foreigners on the island have been jeo- pardized by the fncendiary speeches and proclama tions of Valladares who even went so far. it Is asserted, as to threaten to shoot the British con sul at Amapala. Before he was de- posed as governor of Amapala he fre- quently berated Americans and finally only declined to extend the usual cour- tesies to American Consul McCreery who was en route to his post at the capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
yalladares stlll Defiant

TeguciEalpa, Honduras, November 8. -Gen Jose yalladares, the outlaw com mandart of the Island of Amapala, the pacific port of Honduras. still held the western entrance to the republic to- day. He has assumed a "come-and- talk -with-me attitude. The American gunboat Princeton lies off the town of Amapala, butsso far as known at the capital Commander Hayes has not yet interfered in the revolutionary move- ment.
 General Va1ladares, whose insplacabie hatred of Americans, led him into of lenses against foreigners generally. has long held undisputed sway in Amapala, which, being the site of the custom house now affords him an excellent stargetic position.
 President Davila called upon him to surrender. Valladares promptly and em- phaticaIly refused and apparently Is preparing for hostilities from what ever source they may develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Hardware Man Dead

New Britain, Conn. November 3.-Phil- ip Corbin. president of the American Hardware association, died at his home in this city this afternoon. ],
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
Ne7vs of Ensley

From present indications the vote in the general election to be held next Monday is going to be very light, as little or no interest is being taken by either party. An effort will be made, how ever to get out the full vote at Ensley, as this box is the banner box of the county. The republicans claim that a large vote will be cast for t0beir candidate for governor, but 1t is generally conceded that Enmet ONeal will receive a hand some majority of the votes cast in this box.
 Malicious Mischief Charged
 The police have arrested seven boys on a charge of malicious mischief It is aI- legged that they took part in the destruc- ton of some newly laid sidewalk in Wy lam on Halloween night. Lothair Brooks. tine contractor, states that damage to the amount of over $50 was done to the side- walk and that tools and implements were broken or carried away. The boys are well grown and will be given hearing before Judge Harris of the recorders court this morning.
 "Nothing Doingo
 Nothing doing has been the response from police headquarters for the past two days in answer to query of the news reporter. The town has been on her good behavior for the past two weeks, com- paratively few cases showing on the docket
 Local Briefs
 The last of the daily meetings of the Baptist church will be held tonight at 7:S0. The Rev. MT. Wright requests good attendance. The meetings will close Sunday evening.
 The fire department at Ensey was called to Avenue J and Seventeenth street this morning by small blaze at the residence of R. z. Powell. The boys made quick run and extinguished the flames. The damage was about s5.
 The Rev. J. !. D. Hall and his mother Mrs. Hall. left yesterday for Philadel- phia, where MT. Hall will resume his duties at the Gallilean Rescue mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

 Reumeat t0 Vale

Boston, November 3-A bequest of $25.- 00o to Yale university was made in the will of the Rev. Morton Dexter, prom ineut Yale graduate, filed in the probate office here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04
JUDGE NM. JACKSON
 TRIES LAST CASES
SUCCESSOR WILL GO ON BENCH IN BEssEMER ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE MoNTH-oTHER BESSIE MFR NEWS

Bessemer. November 3.-(Special.)- Judge William Jackson of the Bessemel city court, has completed the docket foi the present term and tried his last case this morning. He will hold forth as judge until his successor Is elected and quail fled, which will be about the middle of the month. He will hear motions and peti- tions. but will try no more cases. The cas tired this morning was the State vs. John Ellis, charged with violating the prohibition law. The defendant was ao- quilted.
 Judge Jackson was elevated to the bench six years ago. succeeding Judge B. Clay Jones. That he has proved an able and competent jurst the records of the SUI preme court will show At the close of his term he will open law office in Bes- semer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

The finishing touches were being put on the Union Passenger station, lone of the most magnificent passenger stations in the country
 There were only two brick business houses on Twentieth street south of the railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-04

The same issue gave out the inside in- formation that preliminary surveys for a dummy line to East Lake had been made, and it was believed that work would be- gin at once.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
TEACHERS HOLD RALLY
AND CLOSE INSTITUTE

Pecos, Tex, Dec. 24.-The Reeves
county teachers institute held rally
at the Church of Christ. Talks were
made by Prof. j. S. Long. superintendent
of the Pecos city schools. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Carver, Hon. j. F. Ross and others. The
institute has closed and the teachers have
departed for their homes in different
parts of the county.
Rt- Rev. J. Miles Kendrick, bishop of
New Mexico, viii hold confirmation
services in this city early in January,
when class of Episcopalians will be
confirmed.
Notices have been sent out by NJ. /.
Swinehart, trustee. to. the bonus SUBJ
scribers in this city to the 100000 fund
donated to the Pecos Valley Southern
railway that the road IS completed to
Balmorhea and the contract is termin-
ated.
Prof. J. S. Long, superintendent of city
schools, has received notice from Austin
that $4,000 of the $4,000 high school
bonds have been purchased.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
CAME HERE 80
CHRIST masses AGO
Judge Buckler Grows Rem
iniscent Over FL Paso of
the Early Days.

Thirty years ago tonight I first
arrived in e Paso and had. to sleep
in the dining room Of the old Rob
man hotel in Pioneer plaza, where the
Plaza block now stands" said Judge
Buckler Saturday morning. in rem
iniscent mood. Il might ALSO add"
one of FL Paso's first citizens contin-
ued, that 1 had to get up mighty
early Christmas morning in order TO
let the hotel serve breakfast"
Leaving his home in Sherman late
in 1880, with Ell Paso as his destina-
tion. Judge Buckler travelled by rail
TO Kansas City and then came over
the Santa Fe to San Marcial the ter
minus at that time of the road. From
San Marcial. a distance of 80 miles.
the trip was made in a stage He
was. however. not judge at that
time. being simply J. A Buckler, at
torney at law The judge prefix was
annexed in 1884 when he was elected
county Judge. Like some vaccinations,
II sticks
With Judge Buckler on the stage
were four mining men en- route to
Mexico, and Al Harlow. who was re-
turning TO assume charge of the Ron
man hotel, which ne had leased. and
which occupied ground directly east
OF the present Herald building on Pho
neer plaza
1T was a one story adobe with 16
rooms judge Buckler said, ''and had
20 furnish my own bedding. Christ
mas morning when I had TO get up so
early, became Disguised with condi-
tiOns and went over the Rio Grande
in a skiff 70 Juarez and secured
room at a hotel conducted by Henry
Raymond, q negro, where l stayed
three weeks before I was able to Sc
- hnn
/ came back TO this side I opened my
first office in El Paso in an adobe
one story building, with a dirt floor,
that stood where the Gem saloon now
stands.
~At that time there was not brick
nor frame structure in town. every
thing being adobes and not one was
over one story high There was no
newspaper and no possible place to
buy furniture; everything had to be
made by carpenters, and carpenters
were scarce.
christmas day 80 years ago dawned
bright and cold and the weather was
delightful just about like it is today.
/ remember going over the river in
the skiff. 1 also remember how cold
the weather became that winter, in
fact the river froze over several times
and I walked across it. to Juarez- It
was the coldest winter, with the ex-
ception of 1855, that / have ever
known, but it was cold all over the
United States in 1885"
At the time Of judge Buckler's ar
rival in FL Paso, he stated Saturday,
there was an acequia known as Ma
goffinviIle acequia running in the vi
cinity of Second street. and another
running where the WalZ building and
CITY National bank now stand
81 was offered the WalZ building
property several years after / came
for $780, Judge Buckler said, but
didn't take It s@es
with the exception of u years. 1891
to. 1903. when Judge Buckler removed
10 San Antonio to practice law, he
has resided continuously in FL Paso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
ALL IS NOW READY
FOR THE HORSE
SHOW MONDAY
New Features Add to At
tractiveness of Event. .
Box Sale Heavy.

Everything is in readiness for the
horse show that is to be held December
26. There are at present Is entries
which greatly exceeds the number OF
any horse show ever held before in FL
Paso. Among the entries are many new
features which viii delight the local
lovers of horse displays. These features
are number of show horses from
Dallas, that have been shown in horse
shows throughout the country, and are
all classed as prize winners These
horses viii be shown in novel high class
style, such as in tandem, tours, and
high carts.
The cowboy relay promises to be one
OF the most popular events of the day
the more so now, since the contestants
viii race for state honors The two
cowboys on the one team viii be from
New Mexico, while the other team will
be composed of Texas cowboys This
being an interstate race make the in
terest in it all the more intense.
This Nseason's horse show promises to
be the greatest society event held in
FL Paso.s Already the elite has shown a
great interest in it. The sale of boxes
has been exceptionally large, and from
all appearances there viii be none va.
cant on Monday afternoon.
The Horse Show association has de-
cided to give so percent of the proceeds
to the playground fund of the Woinen's
Charity association.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
ONE BOY RELEASED, ANOTHER
is HELD IN BICYCLE CASE

His statement that he found a wheel
which Robert Oliver had reported stolen.
caused the arrest Saturday morning of
Alvino Rendon, following the arrest
Friday night of another Mexican bow
who took the wheel to the Allen Arms
& Cycle company for repairs. The first
Mexican sva.s released. he stating that he
bought the wheel from Rendon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
cHINAMAN RELEASED.

zee Sick. ordered deported by United
States commissioner II. 3. Griffin. at
Maria, Tex. two years ago, has been
ordered released the order being re-
ceived by commissioner Geo. B. Oliver
from United States district judge T. S.
Maxey Friday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

All mail which has arrived and all
coming into the local postoffice today
will be cleaned UP tonight Sunday
morning the sub-carriers will leave the
office at o'clock with the large pack
ages and the carriers window for the de-
livery Of letters and smaller packages
will be open from 10 to II o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

United States asst district attorney s.
Engelking left fer San Antonio Friday
night to spend Christmas with Mrs.
Engelking's parents, Judge and Mrs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

Order your Xmas turkey now from
Peyton's market; ia n. Stanton St.
both phones: Bell PSI; Auto. 1894
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

Hot Chocolate with whipped cream
and cake. Elite Confectionery Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

F',1lI assortment of delicious eonfec-
tions AT The Purity" pa Mesa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

Enjoy your Christmas dinner at the
st. Regis. s10O- II m to $50 p. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24

Auction sale tonight.-snyder.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
ALL CHRISTMAS MAIL
IS TO BE DELIVERED

Open tomorrow morning. Mccullough.