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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

commenced. the first task being that
of making an arrangement by which the
water will be passed on while construc-
iion is in progress.
The buildings to accommodate the Of
ficials and workmen Of the great pro-
Ject have been completed and Elephant
Butte is now a town, with postoffice,
telephone. stores. restaurants and
shops.
Water in Three Years.
The great irrigation undertaking
will be in course of construction from
five TO eight years, but will be furnish
ing considerable water for the Rio
Grande valley within three or four
years. One unit OF the project, the
Leasburg diversion dam, is already
completed and delivering water to the
Mesilla and Dona Ana bitches above
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21
CONSTRUCTION CAMP AND SANTA FE RAILROAD TRACKS;

ing such a contract from each land
owner before the work is commenced.
Violation of contract forfeits to the
violator the right TO the water and a
right once forfeited. goes TO some 9TH
er on the waiting list, hence the gov
eminent is always able to force the
land owners to live up TO agreement
The money as it is repaid goes back
into the reclamation fund and Is used
for other projects, so that It becomes
a revolving fund of a perpetual char
acter. and the government can continue
with its work until every available
site in the west is converted into
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

verted and set down in the river. The
lake is called B. NJ Hall, after the en-
gineer and diplomat who initiated the
project.
This project, like all other reclama-
ton projects, will be paid for by the
land owners benefitfn, although the
United States is to pay the Mexican
share. The rest of ii will be borne by
the New Mexico and Texas land own
ers. repaid in 10 annual instalments,
equally divided. All the land under
the project on the American side is
pledged to the government to repay
this first cost, and besides. the cost OF
maintenance must be kept up by the
land owners
No land owner can hold more than
160 acres under any irrigation project
and all land over this amount owned Dy
one person must be sold prior TO the
opening of a completed project, or the
government sells 1t at auction. exact
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

of the country heavy toll is laid on
the young of these birds by the pre-
vailing dampness. In this section It
has been demonstrated to a certainty
that the death rate among the young
is practically nothing and their growth
is marvellous. Give them the run of
an alfalfa field and they do the rest
with little other feed. This promises
to be in the near future a profitable
industry, though at the present time
there is no extensive farm Of these. 1t
has been proven that they thrive in
this climate whether in close quarters
or on unlimited range to a degree I'M
known in the rain belt and the imports
of these birds today will be changed
to exports bringing large revenue into
the valley few years hence
Thoroughbred Poultry.
Though in it's infancy the breeding
Of thoroughbred poultry is becoming
quite an industry and all who have
embarked In it have met with a sue
cess surprising their expectations For
market they have a practical mono
poly of the republic of Mexico and an
even break with other sections for the
trade of the whole world. Birds raised
In this valley have a degree OF hardi-
ness peculiar to themselves and a
Dtl5hlACSS VI p1uii4dSC 10 NC 1OO1lA IO-
where else. This has been remarked
by judges Of our shows coming from
other sections
They say our white birds are whittier,
our black birds are blacker and our
red birds are redder. For vigorous,
bright colored birds, we place those
raised in the Rio Grande valley over
and above those of any other portion
of the globe, and when this fact be-
comes known to breeders of other
states and countries the demand for
breeding stock from this section can
not be supplied The standing of
bird imported from FL Paso will be
the same as that of a draft horse from
Normandy, France, and breeders from
all over the country will look to Ell
Paso for the Introduction of me best
new blood into their f1ocks.
Poultry Exhibitions.
We have in Ell Paso a wideawake
poultry association that has held
two annual poultry exhibitions. That
of last year was pronounced by the
Judge to have been second only to the
Great Southwestern show at Dallas.
securing the show of the Texas branch
of the A. P. A, and if SO the exhibit
will be such as the state of Texas has
never known and nominal rates on the
railroads will insure an attendance
rarely equaled at a poultry show and
a great impetus will be given the pou1-
try industry Of the Rio Grande valley.
J. G. Kenan-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

In equipping a poultry plant IN the
FL Paso country no great outlay of
money is necessary for buildings A
shed to protect them from rains is
practically the sole requirement. Man
does best IN this climate sleeping in
the open air and It has been found
that but little housing for a chicken
is required. They need to be shielded
more from the days sun than from
the chill of night A little provision
along this line and your poultry plant
is complete.
Fryers and BrOflers.
The big price of eggs constantly OBJ
tanning over this entire southwestern
country has completely detracted the
attention of poultrymen from the rails
ing Of fryers and broilers. Up to the
present time but little attention has
been given this work and no field offers
greater opportunities. Every month Of
the year fryers can be raised to ai-
vantage In this valley and particularly
during the winter when in other sec
lions the losses are so great as to cut
out all the profits With US every day
OF the winter nearly is sunshiny day
and little chicks have nothing to do
but to bask in the sunshine all day
long and grow IN 10 or II weeks to
good frying size and come on the mar
ket at a time when no imports can
be had
fortune awaits the man who will
give his attention to the raising of
fryers and broilers even for the Ell
Paso market during the first four
months Of the year. Our alfalfa fields
are green all through the winter and
with the run Of one Of these the feed
bill is light. AS q matter Of fact
greater percentage Of chicks Matched
in this section in the dead Of winter
can be raised, and with less expense
thap they can be raised in the east,
in their most open spring weather. We
against, no grass drtenched with dew.
not many parasites at that season and
the price Of Spring chickens during
the months of February, March and
April in FL Paso IS incredible, and par
ticularly when it is considered that at
this season they can be produced by
the local breeder with less trouble and
expense than at any other.
Turkeys and Guineas.
Strange that breeders have been so
long in converting our dry uniform
climate into profit in the rearing of
turkeys and guineas. In the rain belts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

- APID progress IS being made upon
X the great Elephant Butte dam,
Us miles north of Fl Paso. which
is to reclaim the land OF the Rio
Grande valley TO the extent of 1s5. 0Oe
acres or more. The Rio Grande project
Tor irrigating this valley is to cost
s10.OoO,00O.
Four hundred men are now at work
on the project and in very few
months 1000 viii be actively engaged.
The railroad has been completed from
the Santa Fe main line. a distance Of
a little over II miles, TO the dam site
and much machinery has been moved
onto the ground while considerable
more is on the way.
All the necessary preliminary work
has been done and actual work on the
dam IN the way Of excavations has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

reservoir and every available bit Of
valley land is under cultivation.
Certain funds from the sale OF pub
lie lands are also added TO the fund
so that It continues to grow each year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-21

Strange that breeders have been so
long in converting our dry uniform
climate into profit in the rearing of
turkeys and guineas. In the rain belts
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
CHARLEY M'lEOD GOES HOME

Charles Mcleod, one of the oldest prospectors in the country, who a year ago suffered a paralytic stroke ill the Chandlar country, started for the Outside Cn Wednesday morning on the steamer Schwatka. He will go back to his old home ill Nova Scotia, which he has not seen in 90 years.
 Mcleod. who is 72 years of age has been familiar figure on the streets since his experience ill the Chandlar, being partially lame and able to walk only with the assistance of large cane. He is familiar with all of the old camps of the country having been one of the first in the Fortymile. IL is through the kind ness of the Pioneers of Alaska, who have cared for him since his afiiic, tiOn, that he was able to make the trip back home in such comfort they having purchased his ticket and giv. en him generous amount of spend ing money. Before leaving the old timer expressed the wish that he might take the money and start on prospecting tIip with it
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26

Miss NJ Stone Mrs. A. smith, Miss l.. Lutz. Miss l.. iardinson. Mrs. II. W. Floyd. Mrs. o. Henderson. F. T. Barne!Ie. Mrs. P. l.. Smith. C. C. Hull. Mrs. C. C. Hnll, T. II. Bealsey F. w Miller, II. T. Tyre, k. J. Me Cam. R J. Peters, w. Peters. A. Wright. Mrs M. Sullivan and infant i;
 E. J. Morency. w. PettigrOve. ]. II. Strowbridge, w. J. Cross, F Johnson, $ Nisca. l.. Nelson. ]. A. Ferguson C. II. Joe2 R. Matrea F. Sponge, M Martens. o. Beckot, F. Bishop. II. Bentas. H. Bersloff. / Calarft. P. Driscoll. !. McHugh, J. J. Corbett, P. Stone. F. Scipo, M. Wyckoif, A. Kin sella. A D. Agata, $. J. Newman, C. w. Feich. Mrs. R. Koebosch, F. Phillips. J. Liebley. w. r. Benning- hof1 D. Lance. Joe Miller, Phil Lang, W. M. Jackson. P. l.. Smith, Jue Hardy. H. Grenier, l.. Lecombe, P. JohanSe. A. Prescott, F. NJ Gamble
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
WHERE STEAMERS
 LAST REPORTED

The steamer Herman. with the first freight Of he ccue:a ny way of Sr. Michael, is due al Fort Gibbou on the first, and should arrive in Fair banks about the Sd
 The Sarah. having connected with the Panama al Tanana, was reported down at Kokrines at S:4o yesterday morning.
 The launches Relief and Carrier were at Fort Gibbon yesterday morn ing
 The White Seal reported down at kOtlik on the 22d.
 The SchWatka. en route to Daw son. was at Rampant at 9:3o a. III. on Friday
 The St Michael, Kerr. Montana, Sc ward. Luckenbach, Corwin. Louise, Edith and Ascension were al St. Mich ael yesterday.
 The Weare of the M Y l.. was reported up at kotlik on Saturday.
 The Minneapolis was yesterday morning reported as being near kot- lik
 The Bear, Duxbury and Victoria were at Nome yesterday.
 The Monarch was at kotlik yester- day morning.
 The J. P Light of the M. '. L.. left St. Michael on Saturday.
 The government boat Jacobs is near Louden.
 The Pauline reported at Rampant on the 18th en route to Dawson.
 The Martha Glow on her trip to Ruby had reached Nenana al 6 20 yesterday morning.
 The Dusty Diamond, Tetlin and Caribou are at Fairbanks
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
NAME COMMITTEES
 F0R DANCE
tARMONiE ANNUAL BALL THIS YEAR WILL OPEN FOURTH
 FESTIVITIES.

By the time the evening of July , rolls around there will not have been left undOne u thing that could tend to the comfort of the big crowd which is expected at the Harmonic of July festivities The roller rink is being cleaned from top to bot tom and il will be nose tastefully decorated
 The general committee, which is composed of w. J Rustemeyer, w. F. Kramer and Otto Ambrosius, has been very busy during the week at tending to the preliminarles and they have made such arrangements that the best music refreshments and q good time generally are secured. On Saturday they named the sub committees which will assist at the big affair, and the names selected are an assurance that the dance will equal the best that has been given by the popular society in the past The following are the committees selected:
 Reception Ben Simpson. Oscar Frey. Richard SchweitZer. Peter Dei- ser, Alois Friedrich, Fritz Hoerler, Alfred Kraus, Peter Lorentzen. Tony Noldale, John Moe, Harry Phillips, Paul Rickert, Leo Vile, Robert Wur- dish, S Wiedman, Dr. Trabue, Aaron Kennedy.
 Floor Otto Ambrosius. Max Behlke Gus Burglin, Peter Buchholtz E. w. Ellis, c. A Ellis, Tobias Fleischman, L. Conway, George Hain ginger, Frank Kramean, George Mar kus, Andrew Logstrup, Thomas Me Donald, Elmer Kuntz, Elmer Sander lin. Ben Schrimpe, c. N. Nelson Refreshment Emile Schuman Louis Peitsch, Louis Listman, Henry Rappolt. Peter Steil, Oswald Schmidt Harry Schultz, Mir Lan derkin.
 Arrangements-W J. Rustemeyer w. F Kramer, Otto AmbrOsius.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
ORDERING MORE AMMUNITION

Because of the fact that the mos quitoes are so bad just now and also that many of the members of the club are busy on Fourth of July com- mittees there will be no work done on the rifle range fer the present, the work of swamping out the range being deferred to later date. It. Is realized that there is not much to be done and a ''swamping bee will be held as soon as something defl- mite is heard in regard to the rifles.
 A number of the members having expressed desire to get more am munition than they ordered in the first place it has been determined to send out another order on July l. Those. therefore, who want extra ammunition for this winters hunt ing should get in their order to the secretary, Walter Rowson, as soon as possible
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
GOOD TIME AHEAD
 FUR KIDS
DR. HALL HAS MANY PLANS FOR THEIR AMUSEMENT ON
 THE FOURTH.

With the arrangements for the amusement of the children in the hands of Dr. Hall there is no possi- ble chance of there being any dis appointed youngsters for the doctor is full of schemes for their entertain ment Having had charge of this part of the program for many years he knows just what will please the children. and there is no amount of work he is not willing to undertake to secure this end.
 One of the doctors schemes this year is To show the children real old fashioned Punch and Judy show. He figures that there are probably about POO youngsters here who have never seen this domestic tragedy en- acted and considers it a shame. So he is having the puppets made at considerable expense. and 1t is certain that MT Punch. Mrs. Judy and Toby will help much to provide merrment next week.
 There will of course. be the usual fireworks and free ice cream for the boys and girls and announcement will be made later as to when and where they must get their tickets.
 New items on the program will be prize contests for balloon and kite flying. In the kite flying contest the boy flying the kite must have made it himself For the full particulars as to this event the boys intend ing to compete had better see the doctor al his office.
 th ha nri1nS the best balloon ascensions, the bal looms eligible being made by the boy sailing it. There will also be a prize given for every successful bal loon flight.
 The children's float will of course be a feature of the big parade, and more particulars regarding it will be published later.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
CONGRESSMEN NOT COMING
line Citizen Special Service. l

SEATTLE. June 2". From per sonal adviees received from senator Nelson it is learned that il ie prAc tically certain that the congressional committee appointed to visit Alaska and investigate conditions there will not be able to go North this year IL is also considered highly probable that Secretary of the Interior Fisher will not be able to make luis contem- plated trip, and 50 the hopes If Alaskans for congressional aid in he opening up of the coal lands are going glimmering
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
MOVING PICTURES THURSDAY

There was no moving picture show held the past week but this week a show will be staged at the Auditor ium on Thursday by Messrs. Martin X kcon that it is promised will be one of the best 50 far held. A large quantity of new films from which to make selection have been receiv ed and it is certain the program will be most interesting one.
 With the desire of securing the comfort of their patrons during the performance Messrs. Martin & koon have arranged for the installation oi four electric fans in the hall, SC the place will be kept cool through out the performance. Tickets. al popular prices, can be obtained al Halls bookstore.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
NOT KEEP
 COINS
PRESIDENT THINKS IT WOULD BE UNLAWFUL TO KEEP
 MONEY GIFTS.
SOME WASHINGTON NEWS ITEMS
Mormon Simons Will Testify at Sugar Inquiry Which Starts Today and Which Is Advertised To Be a Thorough Probe.
lThe Citizen Special Service. l

WASHINGTON. June %. -- Joseph Simons, Il prominent Mormon. will be a special witness before the sugar investigation on Monday President Taft has returned 10 the donors many silver coins that were sent to him from various parts of the country on the occasion of his silver wedding anniversary. He states that he considers il would be unlav- ful for him 10 receive them
 The investigation into the sugar trust, which will commence tomor- row, will include all of the plants of the combine in every state where such are located.
 The city has passed d law which stipulates that automobiles can carry no other soundmaking devices than honk horns.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
CAPTAIN BARNET1E IS BACK

Captain E. T. Barnette, who arrlV- ed on the Schwatka, Tuesday, from the Outside, states that up to the present there has been no sale of the Cold Bar stock effected, although a few weeks ago it was thought pur- chasers had been found who would take over the big timber limit. This deal fell through, however, because the adjacent timber could not be acquired satisfactorily. Another deal. whereby it was hoped to sell the limit 10 the owners of the adjacent timber, was on foot when the cap tain left Seattle. Beyond the state ment that he is here to do all he can to help in the adjustment of the WA. bank matter the captain has nothing to say.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
BUSY TIME FOR ROYALTIES
lThe Citizen Special Service. l

LONDON, June 9. Although the big coronation event k over their majesties will have busy time until July 2l. The program mapped out for King George and his queen will take them to all parts of the United kingdcm. and many brilliant func. tions will be given. also, at Buckiug ham palace. First a visit will be paid to Ireland and then Wales will be honor,d when fheir maiestiea will open the new university at Bangor In Scotland he royal guards will be inspected and the temple al spending a day iu Edinburgh the king and queen will then return home
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
FIRST THROUGH PASSENGERS

Bringing twelve tons of express matter 15 tons of mail, 27 tons of freight and S5 passengers, the Schwatka, the first through boat of the season. pulled in to dock on Tuesday morning. Nearly all of the freight was made up of perishables.
 The passengers arriving were:
 A. R. Childs, A. NJ. killak, D. l.. Dunbar. Rev s. Hall Young. Nick Demara, A. w. Bodman, k. Curry, J. S. McCrea, l.. D. Bennett, E. F. Hurja, N Basilion, J. l.. Wallis, Mrs Dr. E. Pohl, H. Levin, M. Levin, F. F.. Blocker, Mrs. F. c. Blocker, Mrs M Bird. Mrs l.. Williams, F. H Smith, Miss NJ Arne, J. C. Phillips
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
ClCAGO AVIATION MEET.
[The Citizen Special Service.

CHICAGO, June 25. Nearly all of the worlds famous airmen will take part in the aviation meet to be held here in August. Great prepara- tions are being made for the meet and it will be the largest so far held ill this country. Prizes of SSo,- 900 will be distributed among the successful air naVigatOrs.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
SUICIDE A PRIVATE AFFAIR
(The Citizen Special Servlce.l

LOS ANGELES, June 9. - The delegates to the American Academy of Medicine, which is ill session here today. have evolved an extraordinary idea in regard to suicide, which they have embodied in the form of a resolution. According to the medl- cos, suicide is a private affair, and there is no justification for the pub lication in the newspapers Of the facts relating thereto.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
PARTY RETURNS FROM
 ChENA HOT SPRINGS

Tom Roberts returned with his launch from the Cinema Hot Springs yesterday afternoon, bringing with him Mir. and Mrs Charles Beam, Jack Lindsay and John O'COnnor. The trip down was made in two days All in the party express them selves as much pleased and bene- tited in health by the outing. They had not seen anyone since leaving Fairbanks until their return, as there was nobody at the springs on their arrival there
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
EXPECT TANANA WEDNESDAY,

The Panama, with the mail and a large number Of passengers from Dawson, left at o'clock yesterday morning and should arrive here early on Wednesday morning. She is bring ing two barges, on one of which are cattle for the cold storage company and the other has the dredge for the English company brought as far as Gibbon by the Pauline.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
COMMENCE WORK ON BRIDGE

WORK of replacing the bridge at Turner street was commenced cn Friday morning, under the direction of Tom Blaylock The first pile was driven at II o'clock in the morning and it is hoped that the bridge will be completed by the end of the week.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
JEFF PASSES UP THE DINGE
[The Citizen Special Service.

LONDON. June 25. - Jim Jeftriea. the former champion of the world, arrived in this city from the conti- nent too late 10 attend the corona tion. He was unable to get rooms here although he wired from Paris 10 make reservations This afternoon he met Jack Johnson. who defeated him for the title year ago, in d restaurant. but he purpOsely avoided seeing the colored man, Johnson saw the intended slight and he showed his teeth in an expansive smile
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
MOTION PICTURES AT TANANA

During the week the Panama Sa- loon has been most taStefully retitted and Overhauled and today it presents better appearance than ever before ill it's history. In addition one of the most up-to-date moving picture ma chimes has been installed and nightly number of exhibitions are given of most interesting pictures.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
CAPTAIN JARVIS IS BURIED
lThe Citizen Special Service. l


 SEATTLE, June 9. - The funeral of Captain Jarvis. who committed sui, eide on Friday, was held this after noon at St. Marks Episcopal ceme- t+ry. The services were conducted by Bishop Rowe in the presence of large cOncCurse of the captain $ friends.
 WASHINGTON, June g. Asso ciates Of Captain Jarvis, who knew him in official life, say the notes he left behind were typical of brave silent man. His many friends here express great grief al his sudden end
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
TO GUARD AGAINST SMALLPOX
Tine Citizen Snecial Servlce.l

WASHINGTON. June 25. - Cover nor Clark has appealed for federal aid to prevent the epidemic Ct small pOX al Dawson from spreading into American territory. Officers of the public health service will establish quarantine al Eagle and also at Skagway, and everything possible will be done 10 prevent the spread Of the disease across the border at these places.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-26
GIANTS AGAIN IN
 LEAD
MADE BIG GAIN ON THE CUBS DURING THE PAST SEV
 EN DAYS
DETROIT HAD 4 GOOD WEEK
ey Winning Five Games and Losing eu, One They Have Increased Their Lead on the Worlds Cham. pons by a Few Points.

SEATTLE. June 2i In the Na. tional league the Giants have again assumed the lead ONer the Cubs, while Philadelphia and PiusOurg having also taken q brace the race in the first division is now most interesting enc. The Detroit Tigers had q good week and slightly in creased their lead on the Athletics and New York. Chicago and St Louis each bettered their percent ages ln the Northwestern the lea, turc Of the week was the dropping from first 10 third place of Spokane. his being consequent on string Of victories on the part ct Vancouver.
 The standings Ct the clubs folio" {.