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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-24
GROWTH OF Ell PAS0
Develops From Goat Ranch
Into City of 10000 People.
FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 1881
Regarded as Most Important City on
the Rio Grande.
SECTION Is RICH IN MINES
Effect of the Mexican Revolution.
Transportation Facilities De-
stroyed or Disorganized.
BY WILLIAM f. CURTIS.


Special Correspondence of The Star and the
Chicago Record Herald
Ell PASO, Tex, April Il, 1911.
Twenty years ago Ell Paso was a goat
ranch,". exclaimed an enthusiastic
booster at the hotel last night. land now
it is city Of 10000 inhabitants. 1t beats
the worlds record. No town ever grew
so fast before or since the Christian era.
1t is a wonder!"
And. wiping the moisture from his
brow, he added:
"Know Frank vanderlip? Well. lie was
all beat.
Il met Chauncey Depew in Washington
last winter was introduced to him in the
marble room at the Senate. What state
you say you are from, sir?' says he to
me, gripping my paw. Texas, SIR says
I. The state of Texas. SIR says he, is
peril to the Union,' says he. Within
the next half century, says he, when
she's settled up as thick as she will be.
she will dominate the nation. says he
She'll decide the politics. she'll name the
President and she'll make the laws of
the United States says he. And she'll
80 cents'
That's what he said, and it's so.
And then Chauncey asked: What town
in Texas did you say you was from, sir?
and when i said Ell Paso he bust right
out Laughing and gripped me again and
said: 'Pardner, shake; 1 know all about
Ell Paso. I've been there! I've seen it
grow! 1 have travelled this old world
over many times says he, and I've
never seen anything to beat Ell Paso
could just hear it grow! he said. How
much population have you got now?' says
he. And when I said 10000 he shook his
head, and looked serious, and exclaimed
You're undercounted. my dear sir;
there's more people than that in Ell Paso;
saw more than that myself; go down to
the census Office and make EN- send out
some honest enumerators and count 'em
again.
That's what Chauncey said, and
Chauncey's been everywhere"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-24

Two No Such Lands a cleverly
satirical article about Bohemianism, in
our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-24

Funeral services for Gustave Lans-
burgh, senior member of the firm of
Lansburgh & Brother, one Of the pioneer
dry goods merchants Of Washington,
who died yesterday morning at his resi-
dence, 1918 Vermont avenue, will be held
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at his
late residence, Rabbis Simon and Stern
officiating. The interment will be in the
cemetery of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation.
Mr. Lansburgh had been in failing
health for the past year or more, but
only during the past week did he re-
main confined to his bedroom. Until
that time he retained active manage
ment of the store at 42O-426 eth street
northwest, and was regularly at his desk
every day.
Born in Germany.
Mr.. Lansburgh was born in Hamburg,
Germany. January %, 1889, and came to
this country about fifteen years later
with his brother James. He located in
Baltimore, where he received his early
education and later began his active
business career as a clerk in a dry goods
store. Shortly afterward the brothers
themselves in that city and were success
full.
They removed to Washington in 1880
and with a small capital opened up two
small branch stores under the manage
ment Of Gustave Lansburgh. one at 7:so
18th street northwest and the other fur
tller up 18th street, near 1 street. The
Washington stores prospered from the
start, and it was found advisable very
soon to discontinue the Baltimore bust
ness and concentrate attention to Wash
ington. At that time also it was found
necessary to move into larger quarters.
Again in 1882 the store was moved into
still more commodious quarters to meet
the demands of business. 1t was then
that they occupied their own building at
400, 422 and 424 1th street, which is a
part of the present establishment. The
present store employs more than 800 per-
sons. some Of them having been with the
firm more than forty years.
The personal regard which the firms
employees felt for Mr.. Lansburgh was
shown on his SEVENTEEN birthday ami
versary. January D. 1909, when he was
presented with a silver loving cup. 1t
stands more than eighteen inches high
and is inscribed as follows: "Gustave
Lansburg, on his 10th birthday. BY the
employees Of Lansburgh & Brother, 1899
January Ha-1Q0Q''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-24
Remarkable for Its Growth.

Ell Paso is remarkable place, and one
of the fastest growers in the country. 1t
was a goat ranch until 1881, owned by
John and Henry Gillette. They borrowed
money from Robert Campbell Of st.
Louis and went broke. Campbell had to
foreclose on them, and he organized a
town site company, Of which Gen. John
w. Noble, Secretary of the Interior in
Harrisons cabinet, was president; David
r. Francis. Secretary Of the Interior in
Cleveland's cabinet, was vice president.
and Robert Campbell. Capt. Bofinger, J.
c. Van Blarcom, 8. j. flanagan and b.
F. Hamett were directors. They laid out
the goat ranch in town lots. and railroads
coming from all directions brought people
with them.
In 1890 FL Paso had 1888 Inhabitants.
1t gained SO per cent during the next ten
years, and at the census OF 1900 the
enumerators rounded up 1896. Shortly
after that the boom took hold in earnest.
and during the next ten years there was
a gain of 147 per cent in the population,
and a total of 90 on the 1st of June,
1910. There have been at least 2OOU adj
ditions to the population since then,
everybody is sure. and no estimate of
future growth is too big to suit the enter
prising people.
Ell Paso means 1.-The gateways." and it
is such in fact as Well as name, with half
a dozen railroads concentrating there to
make it the most important of all the
cities on the Rio Grande. 1t is the dis
tributing point for the southern half of
New Mexico and for q large section of
northern Mexico. Both sections are rich
in mines, cattle and agriculture, and
when the big irrigation system now under
construction on the upper Rio Grande
north cf the city Is completed, the present
cultivated area will be multiplied several
times, and Ell Paso will gain much in
commerce, in population and wealth. 1t
is already the metropolis of very large
area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-24
Reasons for Bad Ventilation.
Function of the Picture.

But the proper function Of the moving
picture is not dramatic, but pictorial, and
in its special sphere 1t is unapproached
by any other agency. The committee saw
pictures Of life in the jungle. wild things
moving about in their native haunts,
flights Of birds. hunting scenes. pictures
Of moving clouds seen below from noun
tain heights, Of the wind-swept ocean, OF
moving ice packs in the arctic seas, of
waterfalls and geysers. of religious cere-
monial, OF pageants, Of military maneu-
vers, of equestrian feats, of strange
games and dances. Of life-saving crews at
work. of agricultural. industrial and
scientific processes. Of sightseeing tours
through interesting places in many parts
Of the world. Frequently these pictures
were highly impressive, usually they had
genuine educational value, and almost
always they were interesting and enter
tanning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-24

O he Of blood
deranged lack nourishment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
PAYERS TO Begin WORK
TOMORROW ON JACKSON
Rapid Work Will Be Made OF
That Street

If the next shipment of creosoten
blocks arrive this morning, as expected
by the contractors, the paving of Lee
street, near the courthouse, will De
completed today. The work is now
about three-fourths finished between
Lamar and Forsyth streets, and might
have been completed yesterday had not
the supply of blocks been exhausted
Superintendent Hudson, in charge OF
the paving work, thinks that a start
will be made tomorrow in paving
Jackson street from the Seaboard de-
pot to Lamar, distance of four blocks
This is the longest stretch of street
yet entered upon, and the progress Of
the work of block laying will be
watched with interest Superintendent
Hudson thinks Jackson street can be
completed within ten or twelve days,
if blocks can be had as required.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
WE REFUND YOUR MONEY If yO1r
KEEP YOUR FRECKLES.
Try Wilson's FreckLe Cream, 1t Is Sold
tnder an Absolute Guarantee.

That the greatest care should be
shown in selecting a cream or lotion
for facial application is generally
known. But to be able to purchase a
cream which is absolutely guaranteed
10 remove freckles or pimples and get
Your money back from the druggist if
pit fails to do SO, IS something new.
Wilson'S Frecklc Cream is not only
"a splendid toilet cream, but also a
harmless, mild face bleach.
Try 50-cent jar OF Wilson s
Freckle Cream, and you will find that
Your freckles will perceptibly fade. A
second jar will cause them to COM
pletely disappear. If it does not 90
TINS, your money will be refunded
without argument by the druggist
from whom you purchase the cream.
If your druggist cannot supply you,
SEND his name and 30 cents to the VIII
son Freckle Cream Company, Charles
ton, ). c., and a full size jar will be
mailed you. Sold by Howell's Phar-
macy and Murray & Hooks Pharmacy
Murray & Hooks, Agents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
FROM TEXAS
Some Coffee Facts From the Lone
Star State.

From a beautiful farm down in Tex
es, where gushing springs unite 20
form babbling brooks that wind their
sparkling way through floWery meads,
comes a note of gratitude for delivery
from the coffee habit.
When my baby boy came to ME five
years ago, | began to drink Postum,
having a feeling that it would be better
for him and me than the old kind Of
drug-laden coffee. l was not disap-
pointed in it, for it enabled me a small
delicate woman to nurse a bouncing.
healthy baby IA months.
Il have since continued the use OF
Postum for l have grown fond of t.,
and have discovered to my JOY that it
has entirely relieved me of a bilious
habit which used to PROSTATE me two
or three tonnes year, causing much
discomfort to my family and suffering
to myself.
My brOther-in-law was cured of
chronic constipation by leaving off
coffee and using Postum He has be-
come even more fond OF it than he was
of the Old coffee.
In fact the entire family, from the
latest arrival, Ca 2-year-old who al
ways calls for his 'potie' first thing in
the morning. up to the head of the
house, think there is no drink so good
or so wholesome as Postum" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich
Read the little book, THE Road 20
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a rea
on"
Ever read the above letter! Anew
me appears from time to time. They
re genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
0. A. ARMSTRONG, BOX sos
BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA.
2S-1m

Don't give advice unless you are
willing to take it back
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
THE TRUE TEST.
lricd in AmericuS it Has Stood The
Test.

The hardest test is the test of time,
and Doans Kidney Pills have stood 1t
we'll in Americas. Kidney sufferers
can hardly ask stronger proof than
The following:
\. c. Alexander, grocer, 1872 Spring
ST., Americas, Ca, says: My back
.caused me much suffering and l was
hardly able to work. The passages of
the kidney secrauons We're irregular
land caused me no end of annoyance
at night. Hearing Doan's Kidney Pills
highly spoken of, l decided to try them
and procured a supply. They soon re-
l.cved the pain IN my back and grad
ually the other symptoms Of my trou-
HE disappeared. l can strongly recon-
mend this remedy" Statement given
March s, 1900
4 Second Endorsement.
On May 9, 1911, Mr. Alexander was
interviewed, and he said: Il recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills every week
and l can say that they are unequal
led for curing kidney trouble. This
complaint has never returned in my
case, but I have taken Doans Kidney
Pills when a slight cold has settled
in nv kidneys and the results have
always been satisfactory"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
POLICE LANDED ONE coon
DOCTOR GETS THE OTHER
Zulu Battle Is Fought Near the Artes-
ian Vel

Two negroes engaged in lively
scrap near the artesian we'll yestor-
day morning, wherein one Zulu brave
used his ready razor with fine effect
upon the steeple of the other, laying
the scalp open with one rake of the
trusty blade. They were separated be-
fore it was time to call the coroner,
the police getting the razor wielder.
while the doctor got the damaged one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
DURHAM, The TOWN
and ITS BUSINESS
Consul Stewart On NataT'S
Principal Town
(By Consul Nathaniel B. Steward.
Durham. NataI.)

(By Consul Nathaniel B. Steward.
Durham NataI)
The Durham consular district euI-
braces the Province of Natal, includ-
ing ZuIuland. 1t has an area Of 35.37I
square miles, and at the end of 1909
had, according to the Natal Statistical
Yearbook, a population of 1,249034.
OF this population 92,643 were given as
whites, 1,03I677 as negroes, and u.s.
IA as Asiatics.
Durham is the principal city of the
Province and, according to the NUM-
cipal census of May, 1910, had popu-
lation of 64,495. 1t is the only port
Of importance in the district, and
owing to its nearncss to the Natal coal
fields. is the most important coaling
port in British South Africa. Also its
absolutely protected anchorage, it's
docks capable Of receiving vessels of
large draft, andits splendid facilities
for loading and discharging cargo and
for coaling, tend to develop it steadily
as a center of distribution of South
African trade, not only in Natal but in
Transvaal, Orange Free State, and
colonies outside the Union.
Throughout Natal conditions i'm
proved during 1910. This was due
partly to the natural revival of trade
everywhere following the passing Of
the worldwide depression of 1908.
But the developing industries of the
country, aside from trade revival gen.
orally, played an important part.
The area of land under cultivation
in this district in 19O9-fgures for that
year being the latest aVailable-was
1913, 63S acres. Of this, 451 ,638 acres
we've cultivated by Europeans. of
which 155,215 acres were under maize,
1856 under sugar cane, 147,S00 under
WattlCs, 5,S19 under potatoes, 5000
under tea, AGO under Kafir corn,
? ,453 under sweet potatoes, 8,196 under
1878 under lucern, 2O,484
under artificial grasses, and 34,O32
under various green forage crops. 9th
er crops grown to a small extent were
beans. peas, onions, tObac-
co, aloes, wheat, barley, peanuts, cot
ton, etc. The natives cultivated an
estimated area of 100000 acres, prin-
cipally under maize, Kaffir corn, sweet
potatoes, beans, pumpkins, tobacco,
and potatoes. Indians or Asiatics Gull
tiVated $4,000 acres, chilly under maize.
fruit and vegetables, tobacco and po-
tatoCs.
Maize is the most important crop
grown at present. and while the great
er part is consumed at home a con-
siderable quantity is exported. The
total production in 1909 amounted to
:, 706,500 bushels. Next after maize
comes sugar and other products of
sugar cane. The output of sugar alone
for 1910 is estimated at $4,000 long
tons, and the production is constant
ly increasing. The figures for 1911
are expected to shaw not less the 3d.
600 tons.
Waffle bark is also an important
agricultural product, and the exports
OF this article in 1910 amounted to 91,-
SAT ,624 pounds.
Wages of Farm Hands.
On the European farms in the Prov
ince, during 1909, there were employed
$50 European farm hands, 26611 ma
tives, 1929 free Indians, and 1854
indentured Indians. The average
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
NOTICE.

Having bought big supply of ma
terial at close cash prices, We are pre-
pared to do all kinds of high grade
dentistry at hat price firm now until
November 18th. All work absolutely
guaranteed. Don't fail to take alvant-
age of this opportunity.
EVANS DENTAL ROOMS,
Cotton Avenue, Americus, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25

Ms. BugG!2s--"I saw the dearest lit
Fat today" Mr.. Buggins-"That's
'st Ike you; always looking for tie
ceaIest instead Of the cheapest"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25

Few of US live up to our ideals. The
girl who sets her heart on a Reginald
or an Algernon usually marries a fell
low named Bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
CITY TAX NOTICE

The books for the collection of city
taxes for the current year, 1911, are
now open for the payment of taxes
due. Please call and pay taxes.
H. W. WEAVER,
Clerk & Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25
ATTENTION Land And TIMBER
INVESTORS

Before making further purchase
look at The Armstrong Plantation, IN
Crisp county, Ga.--l5 - lots, about
$3.50 acres; 900 acres of this in Vir-
ginia timber. Lands begin 1-2 mile
south of Coney on S. A. L. Three lots
on river, bluff Gust across from Old
Huguenin Place, in Sumter county,.
See agents Americas, Cordele, or ad-
dress
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25

On the European farms in the Prov
tnce, during 1909, there were employed
$50 European farm hands, 26611 ma
tives, 1929 free Indians, and 1854
indentured Indians. The average
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-25

The first time girl falls in love she
takes it seriously.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-05-13
OUTLINED COMRADES
James Braman, Revolutionary Soldier
Once Given UP as Dead

OHON S'NS' -
The Journal is furnished with
yellowed copy of the Green Mountain
Freeman of 1S49 which announces the
death in Berlin on the 4th day of July
of paralysis, of James Braman, Rev
dictionary soldier, aged 92 years The
sketch prepared by the Freeman says
in part: HE was enrolled In the
Revolutionary war under Colonel Led
yard and was with him till within a
few days of the massacre Of that Off
Ger and his men at New London;
when he was ordered to Fort Wash
ington at Long Island
For so days he lay i'll of a fever,
was given over and left to die; when
tempted by the sound of spout az
running water near the door, he roll
ed from his pallet and worked himself
under the spout. The surgeon acct
dentally returning dragged him back
to his bed, declaring that now there
could be no doubt but he was a dead
man, but the shock broke the fever
While still unable to stand, the Amer
| lean forces were compelled to evacu-
ate the city and he was once more
left to die and he crawled to the side
of the road and begged to be taken
with his soldiers. His adored Wash
/ ington looked at him and cried Poor,
poor fellow, wish | could help you.
A last baggage cart placed him on top
/ of the load and he was saved to out
! live his comrades. These interesting
incidents of his life have made him
in some respects a remarkable man
that we were unwilling his memory
should pass unnoticed from the
earth"
The following great grandchildren
of Mr. Braman are now living in this
vicinity; d. c, Braman Of Berlin, X
F. Braman, Berlin; Mrs. George Pat
terson, Montpelier; Mrs. Henry Dill
bingham, Waterbury and Mrs, L. f.
Rumney of Middlesex.-Montpellel
Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-05-13
TO TEACH ALIENS PATRIOTISM
Daughters Of the Revolution viii
Issue Patriotic Primer.

Baltimore, Md, May 1S.-At the
twentieth annual convention of the
Daughters of the Revolution, a resolu-
ton was adopted giving the board of
managers supervision over the issue
of Patriotic Primer to be distribu-
ted to the Notwithstanding popu-
lation of the United States Besides
lessons in patriotism, the primer will
contain articles on hygiene, right liv-
ing and other practical subjects.
A committee report was adopted
recommending the amendment of the
constitution to make possible the ad-
mission of former president-general to
the board of managers. At the close
of the session the delegates went on
a sightseeing excursion by steamer
around the harbor and upper Chesa-
peake Bay.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-05-13
FOUND OLD NOZZLE
Unearthed by Laborers In Excavatlng
for Masonic Temple

While at work digging the base
ment for the new Masonic temple,
workmen yesterday unearthed an old
fire hose nozzle which is probably at
least so years old The nozzle is the
product of the Rumsey company of
Seneca Falls, one of the first manu-
facturers of fire hose in the country.
Unlike the modern nozzle, which is
made of brass, it is made of cast iron.
1t is about IS inches in length and
has two inche base. When found
it was covered with rust. n will be
presented to the Putnam Hose COM
pany today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-05-13
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY
Colonel Robert E. Lee, Jr., Delivers
Address at Greensboro, N. c.

Greensboro, N. c., May 13.-Colonel
Robert e. Lee, Jr., grandson of the
Confederate chieftain, made the Con
federate memorial day address here
Wednesday. Colonel Lee said that
slavery was the occasion, not the
cause OF the war, and the calamity not
the crime of the South" He pointed
to the efforts by Southerners for re-
tention of a clause in the Declaration
of independence prohibiting slavery
in the newly established States and
their efforts to have such condition
incorporated in the Constitution of the
United States. At the cemetery the
veterans decorated the graves of dead
comrades with flowers and flags.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-05-13
EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT
Syracuse Unions to Enforce Rule
Against Late Trading

Syracuse, May 13.-Beginning next
Saturday evening any member of the
Label Trades council in Syracuse COM
prising all unions that have trade la
bells, will be subject to fine of 81
for purchasing any article in Syracuse
stores after p. m, Saturdays.
The Label Trades council has a
membership of several thousand men
and women. All other unions are ex-
pected to take similar action. This is
done in support of the retail clerks
request that stores close Saturday at
9 instead Of 10 .. m.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-05-13
KOrni Porch Curtains

shut out everything but the airs to 10
foot widths $l.o9 to $500.