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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27

Choice of Suits and OVercoats- $l5.oo at Simon's.
 Don't forget we have the neN pattern Winchester Automatic Shot Guns''-have you sen them? Stop ln we are always pleased to show you.-- Cleveland Matthews Hardware Co. Ii
 A few left of those Brass Fire Sets and And-lrons-We will close them out at special low price--stop in and see these bargains.-CleNe- land-Matthews Hardware Co. If
 BOAZ' The most beautiful Mat. tress ever made. Something new and sanitary, made for comfort and long service. Ask for BOAZ sold by all Furniture dealers in Pine Bluff Made by Turner Bedding Factory.
 We ren0vate old mattresses and make them like new. Phone 696.
 WANTED-A young man about lS or 20 years old. Must be a hustler. No ordinary boy need apply. Excep- tonally brigh' prospects for right party to learn business of one of the largest companies in the city. Objeet of position to prepare party to assume responsible position. Expect it to re- quire two or three years to develop. Apply in own handwriting. X. care Graphic. l2 ~ ot
 Mrs. R. E. Unsell. of No. 107 ln- diana street, narrowly escaped serioA.s injury from fire when her dress be- came ignited from the stove while she was cooking Christmas dinner. Mrs. w. F. Luhreson. who was in the house at the time, helped to extinguish tue flames before she was burned very much. She escaped with painful but not serious burn on her right hand. The wise buyers still come here for stoves-our Special Stove Sale i* booming-no time like the present to get full value for your money-cone here and save money on the stove pur- chase and your fuel bills as well.- Cleveland-Matthews Hardware Co. tf
 Thomas R. Ashcraft, former cash. fer of the Bank of Altheimer, who re- gently went to Texas in hopes of benefitting his failing health. is in the city spending the holidays with rela- tives and friends. Mr. Ashcraft ha. been in Texas for just about six weeks and has gained 32 pounds ir weight. He will return to the Lone Star state about January 1, In tn. spring he will move to California.
 The Ministerial alliance will have special meeting Thursda! morning at the Y. M. c. A. Severa matters of importance will come be fore the body for disposition and regular date will be set for the week ly meetings which will be held at tn iail, Rev. Otto Wilmington was ap
 pointed to conduct the jail meetini this week but the date has not beel settled. The ministers have added
 study period to the meetings of ta
 body and the first four chapters of tn Book of Revelations will be d'seusse by them.
 ,, A WANTED.
 l A lou to list your real estate wit me for sale or rent l deliver tn ] goods. Try me and be convinced l THOS. SMITH.
 Rear Estate, Loans and Investmen.s l,oh Ia W. End. Phon3 5s;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27

visit, put his wife will remain here tht, gus st of Mrs. Brewster for the remain
 der of the week They formerly lived
 at Malvern in this state, and have many friends here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27

--Fheusands of cases aonsidered loreitss are now cured by spinal ad- justments My former patients are ny best references they know. Dr. Martin over Observation-Disclosures Hdw Gf, 12 3 i'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27
Files Cured In $ to l4 Days

Your druggist refund money II PAz0 OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Profruding Piles iu 5 to IA days. soc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27

z5:.s l Bucks Natural Gas Range srd y+.a will have satisfaction and oug lived stova-Gesp X Crawford 44fa a5a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27
SHELL fxfLODES::
 BOY IS INJURED
Son of Rev. Howell at DeQueen Hurt
 fin CurlOus Christmas Accident.

DeQueen, Dec. 26.-Wallace Howell, the little son of Rev. Howell pastor of the Methodist church of this city, was injured as the result of curious accident, Monday morning.
 While he and other boys were play ing about a fire they had built out on one of the by streets, one of the boys, Bennie Potts, threw 32 caliber car fridge into the fire. It exploded and the bulle1 struck young Howell in the neck, causing a painful flesh wound and bruising the collar-bone. Medical treatment was at once admin istered and the little fellow is rapidly recovering.
 Children Cry
 FOR FLETcHER'S
 c A ASToRIA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27
FOR RENT

A few desirable residences 1903 Olive. 24th and Cherry, 26th and Cherry. S20 Cherry. 1518 Walnut.
  1420 West 9th. 14O4 West 9th. 1406 West 9th. 616 Linden St. 618 Linden St. 2009 West 9th 713 Plum St 2 good ones on Sulphur Springs pike PINCHBACK TAYLOR
 PHONE 1O82.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27
. 4 - 1
 FOR XMAS DINNER 1 < * x + a * a + t#ss 1
Fancy Dressed Turkeys (Texas stock) Fancy Dressed Geese, Fancy Dressed Chickens, Fancy Celery,
 Cranberries
 Plum Puddings,

Uy s, Received this week shipment Of the Famous Princess Fruit Cakes, that was formerly made in Little Rock by Hockbaum.
 THE HOWELL GROCERY COMPANY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27

N WANTED. A lou to list your real estate with me for sale or rent, l deliver the goods. Try me and be convinced.
 THOS. SMITH. Rear Estate. Loans and Investments. a9R 1-s W. End. Phoaf ss7I
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27
2-SHOWS NIGHTLY-2

Admission, Matinee, 10c. Night 15c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-27

Matinee every day 200 p. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
PISTOL TOTER IS
FINED ON FRIDAY
Laborer Tried to Show An
other How to Run a
WheelbaTTOW

Santiago Aguflar, a labOrer en-
ployed on the Plaza block, pleaded
guilty to carrying a pistol, in the coun-
ty court Friday morning and was SEN
fenced to serve 80 days in Jail
The trouble started Thursday after
noon by Santiago endeavOring TO show
Juan Aguillar how to roll his wheel
barrow; this was resented by Augillar,
who pushed him away, and several
blows were exchanged. Rodriguez,
finding his opponent too big to handle.
ran home after a pistol which though
dangerous enough looking, could not
be made 20 shoot. Returning, he flour
ished the weapon in the air but behQre
he could put if to use, he was arrested.
Thursday afternoon he was taken to
justice NcClintOck's court, on the
charges Of assault and carrying a pis-
toll He was released on the former
charge, the pistol case was transferred
to the county court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
FIT. BLISS SURVEY
NEARLY COMPLETED

The survey of the 200. 900 acres east
Of Fort Bliss, which is being made by
the 23d infantry officers, viii be com
pleted by Monday, and the officers and
the men employed in making the sur
Yey viii then return to Fort Bliss.
The survey IS being made for the
purpose of preparing data to be sub
mitted to the war department TO be
used in the plans for the enlargement
of Fort Bliss to a regimental post The
ground is desired as a target range
and maneuver ground and is a part Of
the state land of New Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Basement Items for Saturday

OUTING FLANNEL Tic YARD
Heavy outing flannel of su-
perior quality, just what you
want for winter night gowns
Comes in checks, stripes and
plaids in light and dark coloTs.
Offered tomorrow at lie a yard.
36-INCH PERCALE 1Oc YARD
56-meh RamOny pereales in
lengths from 8 to 10 yards. We
secured these percales at a dis
count. so viii offer them tOmOr-
row at Zoe a yard.
TOWELS y 1-2c EACH
20x45 close weave muck towels,
white with fancy red border, all
neatly hemmed and ready to
uss. Tomorrow at u 1-2c each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
POsTOFFICEs CHANGES

Washington. d. C. Nov. 1O.-The fol-
lowing postal changes are announced
for the southwest Robert s. Ross has
been appointed postmaster at Fort
Hancock. FL PasO county Texas
Irven o. Carroll is appointed as post
master at ArnO and Henry T. Lavelle at
BalmOrhea, both in Reeves county,
Texas.
leo, has been discontinued and the mall
now sent to BlaucO. and the route from
BlancO to Aztec changed to begin at
Turley.
Cecil B. Johnson is the new postmas-
ter at Sawyer, Valencia county, New
Mexico, and Dairy Y. VIM is the new
postmaster at Haveuer, Curry county,
New Mexico
Theron II. Greene has been appointed
as postmaster at Bellevue, ella county,
Arizona
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
MINES COMPANY
NAMES OFFICERS
Rose Is Selected President
Of Southwestern Devel-
Opment Company

The officers Of the Southwestern
Mining and Development company, the
company which was recently organized
to promote mining projects in thu
southwest, have been announced. The
president of the company is W. w.
Rose one of the best known men in FL
Paso. He is experienced in affairs in
the southwest and Mexico. NJ. 3. Par
ker who promoted the company, is to
be vice president, A. II. Anderson, sec
rotary, and J. G. McNary, treasurer.
The executive committee is composed Of
w W. Rose, F. c. Earle manager Of
the FL PasO shelter; N. B. Parker, J.
G. MCNary and W. II. Winter.
Full measure at Southwestern Fuel Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
SHEETS 75c EACH

SHEETS 75c EACH
Our 81x9O HOtel Special
seamless sheets, made OF heavy
cotton without dressing, torn
and hemmed. Tomorrow Toe
each.
LARGE COMFORTS Sf.s5
Large, double bed size comforts,
filled with Snowflake" cotton,
covered with fancy printed silk
OIine with plain OF fancy lining.
Tomorrow at S1.95.
FRUIT BOWLS 15c
Large fruit bowls and sand
witch plates of imitation cut
glass, worth 25c and 35c; to-
morrow at 15c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

A Des 3Ioines man had an attack Of
muscular rheumatism in his shoulder.
a friend advised him to so to Hot
Springs. That meant an expense Of
$3.50 or more. He sought for a quicker
and cheaper way to cure it and found 10
in Chamberlain's Eminent Three DAYS
after the first application of this lini-
ment he was we'll For sale by all
dealers,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
80, MILITARY OvERCOATs

BOYS MILITARY OvERCOATS
For boys to s years old. Color cray.
Made double breasted with brass buttons,
anchor and bars embroidered on right
sleeve Flannel lining throughout. A good,
warm overcoat for small boys. Price $3.50.
oMOTHER'S FRIEND" BLOUSBS SOC
Mothers Friend" blouses are well and
favOrably known throughout the country
and we are glad to be able to offer them
to our customers. At SOC we offer blOuses
for boys z to 10 years. They are made OF
heavy quality madras, white ground with
light and dark stripes and figures. Have at
taohed collar and cuffs.
"IOTHER'S FRIEND BLOUSES S1.O0
These bIouses are for boys from 10 TO Is
years of age. Made of fancy madras with
detached collar. Very servieeable, have
linen neck band, reinforced shoulders, double
faced cuffs, good quality pearl buttons.
Finished with pocket. S1.00.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
FoRuM MEETS FRIDAY.

The EOrum viii get into It's glad and
happy clothes Friday night ana do the
hOnOrs for its friends at the Y H. C. A.
1t viii be open house and each Of the
mem bers viii be a committee consisting
Of himself, to see that everyone who
goes has a good time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 1O.-William
A Cant a clerk at 81 a week in
store, who was arrested Wednesday
night and confessed to having attempt
ed a 'blackhand" eXtortiOn Of $500 from
II. c. Adams, a sawmiu operator at
FOrtville, was asked in jail if there
was "a woman in the case" yes,
there is a woman in the case" answered
Cant. Seven dollars a week and q
woman that needs the money. The
woman is my mother"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Full measure at Southwestern Fuel c,
DAMAGE SUIT CONTINUES.

Tine case q LsteVan COTaDarIo IS
F. p. & S. W. a suit for damages in
the sum of $4,000, is still on trial. This
case has been before the court all
week and it is thought probable that
all the testimony viii be given today
and the case given to the jury
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

UIueN MOuey m oIUEei W0Ue.
Cleveland, Ohio. Nov. 10.-James Carr,
so, a mill worker, lost $1419, the saw
ings of his lifetime, when a fire was
started in the stove in which the money
had been hidden here. The failure OF
a bank in which part Of his money had
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
1870 10 IKE ATnIT.

Walter n. StopforG. of Warwick.
Mitchell, Peat & Co., of New York. is
here to submit the application Of his
company TO make the city audit. He is
staying at the Sheldon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Fargo n. D., Nov. ia blizzard
struck North Dakota, putting the tele-
phone wires out Of commission through
out the northern part Of the state.
Snow is drifting and the thermometer
is near zero. Traffic has been delayed
six hours,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. A. T. stiU OateOpufhic InfirmaFy.
DR.. Ira W Collins. physician IN chief;
Dr.. Amelia BurB, DR.. Grace Parker, DR..
Paul r. Collins. consulting physicians
201 West Missouri street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Trimmed Hats at $500
For tomorrow We have added so 1eJD hats
to the special lot at $500. These are
stylish hats, IN Uariety of shapes and
cOLors. They are really North to $3.50;
offered at $500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
- s,ss!sss,


| east, due in FL PasO at 1886 p. m, IS
reported to be one hour and 80 minutes
| late. All other afternoon and evening
1 trains are reported to be on time Fri
day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Leaps to Liberty.

San BernardinO, Cal. Nov. 1O.-W. r.
Ford, an alleged cattle rustler, wanted
at Imperial, Cal, leaped from a pas
senger train at VictOrville, and es-
capped. He was in charge OF sheriff
Meadows Of Imperial.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

,PunXutawney, Pa, Nov. 10.-The
bodies Of six miners were discovered
in the burning Adrian shaft Of the
Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron
company by rescue crews from the gov
ernment's bureau Of mines station at
Pittsburg-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Held Bros. Coal. Wood, KindlIng.
Bell phone sc. Auto 1896.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

We want to show you FL PasO makes
the best candles in the world. McCui-
Tough, the psychologist.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Before purchasing elsewhere, get
prices at KEine's CurfO store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

nAA LALlAa nuEAa
Chicago. III, Nov. 10.-F'ire has de-
stroyed the plant Of the Chicago Flour
Mills company, causing a. loss OF about
sS8O,000. The fire started on the stOr-
age floor near a quantity Of kerosene
used for lighting purposes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Picture framing. glass. paints. Mckee

We are now making the neatest little
picture ever seen IN FL PasO and the
price is only $500 per dozen. Come
in now and avoid the Xmas rush.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Have your electrical work done By
the old reliable Texas Electrical supply
Coz 119 y. stanton st. Both phOnes-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Mexican Herald

C. L. Ellington, 70s Magoffin. Tel.
1889, painting, paperhanging, decorating
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR. Robinson, diseases Of children.
removed to 211-212 Roberts Banner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

StimsOn and Wood In Kansas.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 1O.-Secre-
tary Of War Stimson, accompanied by
Maj. Gen. Wood, chief Of staff, left
last night for Fort Leavenworth and
Fort Riley, Kan, where they viii in
spect the army service schools.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR., schuster and Reinemund, Rob
erts-Banner Bldg Providence Hospital
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

The Altar society of Holy Family
Chapel will serve enchildas at Zz6 Mesa
avenue. from II to and from to 3,
on Saturday, November II, Come and
eat with US.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

been placed induced him to hide his
savings in the stove. Mrs carr SET
fire to rubbish If the stove.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Dr.. Cameron. Dentist. 22S Mesa Ave,
reliable dentistry; reasonable prices
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Mexican Herald on Sale.
At Wards Pharmacy, in e. Peso.
Complete and reliable news Of what
hap pens IN Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. Gerber, diseases Of women. and
electro Therapeutics. 31S Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. PrenfiEs, diseases Of stomach and
fntestines. Roberts Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. Staten moved 2O5 Caples Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. F. Thatcher. veterinary surgeon
phone Bell 1905.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
BOYS SUITS 1886

BOYS SUITS 1895
with pair knickeTbOckers)
Scotch tweed suits in gray mixture. Three
button, double breasted coat, sateen lined,
with closed vent two button cuffs and flap
pockets. Two pair knickerbocker trousers
with each suit. KnickerbOckers made with
tapped seams, bleached drilling pockets, belt
straps and slspender buttons. $685..
BOYS SUITS $3.50
with pair knickerbOckeTs)
Suits of heavy Scotch tweed in brown mix
ture. Size range from Z to II years.
Double breasted coat, serge lined, with two
button closed vent cuffs, flap pockets. Two
pair knickeTboc6ers with each suit, made
with tapped seams, have side, hip and watch
pockets. $3.50.
BOYS SUITS $3.50
Heavy all-wOOl serge suits, sizes to y
years. Norfolk coat with belt Of same ma
terial, two button vent cuffs, flap pockets.
Linen lined knickerbOcler trousers with
tapped seams, linen pockets side and hip.
$3.50.
BOYS SUITS $3.50
Fancy l0arsey suits in black and blue mix
tune, to fit boys from to 16. Double
breasted, serge lined coat with two button
open vent cults and flap pockets. Linen
knickerbOckers with watch, side and nip
pockets, belt straps, $3.50.
BOYS NAVY BLUE OVERCOATS
Psbbled dheviOt overcoats in navy blue only.
Have velvet collar with gold anchors, flap
pockets. Lined with flannel throughout.
$3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
The Woman In the Case

Dr.. CaInan. 2o4 Roberts-Benner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. Carpenter. RoDerts-Banner Bldg.
residence, Toltec club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Pastuerized ,uIk-m Paso Dairy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

FUN measure at southwestern Fuel GO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Or. Craige. SIS INNS; phone 212O.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Richmond, Va. Nov. 10.-Ou is q fuel,
and the Standard Oil company there
fore cannot be taxed in Virginia, so
decided the court OF appeals yesterday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Barrettes & Side Combs

Two special lots of new barrettes
and side combs VIII be on sale to-
morrow at loo and 25c. Look for
them. They are unusual values.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Pusteuri1ed milk. Ell Paso Dairy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

of Kansas City, E. H. Donahue OF Fort
Worth and Charles Kimberly OF St.
Louis, were stabbed late last night by
an unknown Mexican, who ran amuck
IN the business district Of this city,
brandishing a large knife and shouting
as he slashed at pedestrians, Die, you
American dog" The Mexican escaped.
Davis and DOnahUe were dangerously
wounded.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. Jameson, genito-urinary, skin
and rectal diseases, 618 Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
TWO FIT. STOCKTON
LAND SALES MADE

Fort stockton, Tex. Nov 1O.-The
Leon Valley Irrigation company has
purchased the past week about 5000
acres Of land in the Leon valley.
The BurrOn-LingO Lumber company,
which has headquarters in Ell PasO. has
bought IL lots, on which IL viii erect g.
large lumber yard 1t paid $4,000 for
the lots
Otho Fowler left Sunday for Pough-
ksepsie, N. y. where he Eoes to enter
BUSINESS COLLEGE
Word has been received that IS pros
pectors viii arrive over the Orient,
coming to Fort Stockton, in autos,
from the end of the line
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Prof. 8InhIer's children's dancing
school opens Saturday, Nov. II, p. n,
knights Columbus hail. Phone 1913.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Fun measuEe II s0uthWestern Fuel %.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
Boys Coat
Shirts 75c

For boys y to IA. Made Of
striped madras, detached col
lar. Have linen neck band,
reinforced shoulders, double
faced cuffs and good quality
pearl buttons - wiz give
GOOD service. Price 75c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10
- measnre at southwestsrn I'D q

Pasteurized milk FL Paso Dairy.
McCUuouEh's candy sale is now on.
Latest designs fin fine. genuine lIexi-
can drawnwOrk dresses and waists at
Fline's CuriO store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

III FL Paso st
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

DR.. Ebert, Dentist, 21s-218 Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

Nobby felt and tailored
cloth hats, full range Of
colOrs to match any suit or
overcoat. Saturday at SOC.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-10

" !" = II " =
Pittsburg.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-08-25
Grazing District Of Oregon overrun
BY Bears Driven From Homes by
Last Years Fires,

Portland, Ore.-One effect of the
forest fires which swept great areas
last year has been to drive a lot of
grizzly bears from their former feed.
ing grounds and make them a men.
ace to stock. Many reports have
ben received here recently Of the
depredations of these big animals on
the east slope Of the Cascade noun.
tains, and preparations are being made
to hunt them down.
The Cascade mountains have never
been known as the haunt of the griz.
lilies. In the Blue mountains. about
ESQ miles to the east, however. the
animals have been known to be fair.
ly plentiful.
Great areas OF the Blue mountains
and nearby ridges were burned over
IN the great forest fires Of last year.
and so that spring the grizzlies did
not find the supplies of food to which
they had been accustomed. It Is be-
lieved that they then wandered across
the valleys to the range nearer tho
crest. Here they also found insua,.
Client supplies. and so they have turn.
ed on the stock which ranges the east
slope Of the Cascades.
Berry Hickson, an old.time woods.
man Of the Upper Mckenzie river had
great surprise recently when he set
out ON an expedition into the Cas-
cades. In the middle Of one night
several bears brought down one Of
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-08-25
Ba,s Killing Off Salmon

state, tells Of the ravages he has oh.
served. The hatcheries he conducts
NE Of great Importance to the indus.
try They were started because 1t
was discovered that the trout played
havoc with the young salmon In big
ponds the fry are Matched and millions
of salmon are guarded until they are
about three inches long. a size SUI.
ficient to permit them to escape the
trout. This plan has proved effective
for years.
I'VE can rear the salmon large
enough to get away from the trout, +"
says Mr.. Crawford, but not the bass.
When you think that bass can eat q
salmon four inches long or even
larger you can see how utterly impos-
sible it is to keep the fish In the
ponds until they are Of sufficient size
to care for themselves against the
new enemy without going to huge ex-
pense. We raise them until they are
three inches long and then turn them
into the Kalama river, from which
they make their way down to the Co.
lumbia. We have found that the bass
are lying in wait for them and COB
bling them as they appear"
He advocates the prohibition by law
under heavy penalties Of any further
planting Of bass in the waters of the
state, an open season for this fish all
the year round and stringent meas
ures to destroy them. Unless some.
thing is done he thinks 1t will be only
a few years before the salmon indus.
try will be seriously crippled. He
would also bar pickerel. pike and
perch.