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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
WHY DO WE BUILD THE
MOST HOUSES.

FOR sALE-Fine ranch. 22,S40 acres
smooth, solid body fronting partly on
Texas & Pacific railroad; fenced and
cross fenced into 3 pastures, with
wells and windmills, corrals, ETC., etc.
Near town with good school and
church and railroad. Dark sandy loan,
abundance of water for irrigation and
produces fine, and nearly all Of ii is
subject to cultivation. Fine PROPOSE
ton for ranch or irrigated farm sub
division. Fine lot of cattle can be
had with this at market prices with
calf crop thrown in. Price $3.50 per
acre; terms to suit John Adriance
& Sons. Texas Land Agents Galveston.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

FAMOUS OLD TIME
BALL PLAYER Is DEAD
Peoria. ILL.,. Aug. 5.-Rebert Carruth-
ers, one time famous baseball player,
die dat the st. Francis hospital this
morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

MAsQUERADERs ARE
ROBBING MEN IN JUAREZ
Men dressed In women's clothes are
reported to be robbing and assaulting
men In Juarez.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

lei fas0 omeltef' 80,
Copper (wire bars) .12.45
Copper Cathode Gets. per lb.) .-.-1z, 1926
Lead IN Y. sales prlce) -. S4.5O
Lead (Lendon) ......... Els, SIT, dc
Weekly Averages.
douglas Shelter Querationa9
Copper (wire bars) ...12.45
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

FOR RENT.
81 Mesa Ave. 5 rooms and bath.
nice yard. very close in; rent s25;
house open for inspection.
Frank r.. TObin.
Tobin Arcade, Behind the Postoffice.
Phone sos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

SAY. WANT A TENANT ron
A store at All n. Oregon St and want
one bad. II you will come in and
coax me you can get good lease
Frank II. TObin,
Tobin Arcade. The Postoffice is Behind.
Don't Phone
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
NEW YORK LISTED
STOCKS.

(By Special Wire to The Herald from
H II. Bru Co. Globe. Ariz.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
UNLISTED STOCKS.

(By Special Wire to The Herald from
H. H. Bru Co.. Globe. Ariz.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
Financial Commercial and Late News Page
Too Late TO Classify.

loo Late 10 CLASSIFY.
NEAR LAS CRUCES
WE HAVE A SNAP.
100 acres of fine silt, mostly in al
falfa corn and beans. Right on ditch
signed up under dam. A sure snap
for SOS.
Kettler-Murphy Land Co., 207 Mills st.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

WHITE WYANDOTTEs-On account
of not having time to give them proper
care I offer my entire flock of White
Wyandottes for sale. Have about 30
hens, cock birds and 80 young birds,
most of which were Matched in March
and over half are pullets. The hens
include the prize winner at the Ell Paso
fair last year, and not a one on my
place cost me less than SO. For some
paid SO. and others So. The young
birds will be old enough to show this
winter and are very promising. To any
one desiring the whole flock I will
make a price of 50 each. Nothing less
than all Of them go at this price. Come
and see them
r. E. Holman, 2O2 Cap1es Bldg.
AN IDEAL COUNTRY NOME FOR
LESS THAN COST.
Close in. near street car and paved
street, large place, MODERN AND
lawns: more than $50 FRUIT AND
SHADE TREES. OVER 150 BEARING
GRAPE VINES. PRIVATE WATER
SUPPLY.
A 9URPRISE IF YOU INVESTIGATE.
$4,000 cash necessary to handle, bal
ance eaSy. See owner, who has good
reasons for selling. Address P. o. box
1884
MONEY TO LOAN
IN sums to suit on close in improved
Ell Paso real estate; low rate of in
terest.
Frank II. T0bin.
The Postoffice is Behind.
WE WRITE
Fire, Burglary, Livestock, and all
classes of insurance.
WANTED.
Several room desirable houses to
rent We have calls every day for this
size house.
Broaddus & lie Baron,
American Bank Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
3 ROOM HOUSE ON EASY TERMs,

HUOM OIt
New, on corner, south front, north
side, street paving paid. Price $3.50
An elegant home.
Anderson-FilIer Realty Co.,
1t2 Buckler Bldg. Bell 491
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
REDUCED TO $500

For the furniture in an room room
ing house. all front rooms with run
ming water. The owner must leave
town and Is only waiting to sell. This
is a sure paying snap VIII pay back
the money in few months in profits.
Ask Hodge Realty Co.,
202 Roberts Banner Bldg Phone 815
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

MEXICAN LAND.
There is q fortune to be made In
Mexico Why not be one to make 1t?
Mexican lands that we have for sale
now VIII double in value IN two
years. Our tracts run from 5000 acres
up and from soc up, and are In "a
out of 81 Mexican states. Timber,
grazing agriculture and mining.
Newman & Son,
304 Mesa Ave. Phone GA.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
BOSTON LISTED STOCKS

(By Special Wire TO The Herald from
H. II. Bru Co.. Globe. Ariz.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

building.
Anderson-FfIler Realty Co.,
and Puckler Building.
500 DOWN S25 PER MONTH
VIII buy a room brick cottage close
to E. p. S. W. shops. Price S2750.
Anderson-FilIer Realty Co.
WE WANT HOUSES TO RENT.
We can't supply the demand. List
yours with us if you want 1t rented
Anderson-FiIIer Realty Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05

Ask Segal person
SegaH Optical Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Found an Unfastened Window.

fire in the stove" He helped Lydia
off with her coat. "Hullo-what's
this?" He had caught sight of a scrap
of paper on the corner Of the dresser
and he brought it to Lydia.
"Johnny"-the note ran-"Ma has
sent for me to fetch Benny so you
look after Baby. Bee sure and don't
leave the house. The milk is down
sellar. Minnie"
At this moment Lydia and Robin
son heard a piercing wall from close
at hand.
"A baby!" cried Lydia, almost jump
ing out of her chair. What a CHASTITY
situation!"
Poor little chap. III look him up!"
In a moment Robinson returned
with a yellow-haired, red-cheeked
baby about a year old and dumped
him down on Lydia's lap. Isn't he a
jolly little fellow?" Robinson remark
ed. Il do like babies. l say, if you
don't mind. III take off my coat, my
shoulders are getting chilly. Now, if
you'll look after the infant, I'll see
what ear do about tea"
Lydia held the baby as if he had
Dc$I d AOl pOid(OB although SQ0 was
trying her best to act as if she knew
what to do with him. But this fright
ened looking girl with arms like
sticks did not suit the little chap at
all, and he set up a loud yell, Lydia
could not do thing with him, and
when Robinson had silently observed
this. he took the child out of her
arms, set him on the floor, and taking
out his handkerchief, with three knots
and a twist, lar him a beautiful rab-
bit which hoped.
The baby stopped crying and CUR
gled with JOY. AS Lydia watched Rob
insOn in his shirt sleeves in the home
ly kitchen playing with the fat, red
checked baby. she hardly knew him
for the same manifestations English
man she had danced cotillions with,
snubbed, teased. almost considered a
coward because he had disapproved
of a girl running her own car. All at
once 1t came to Lydia hat he was
made of better stuff than she was.
Robinson, with the baby balanced
on his shoulder, was filling the kettle
and setting it on to boil. III fetch
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
B%LACKMAILING MUST BE ART
Amateur Makes Mistake When He
Seeks to Make Money In Suck
an AVocation.

Police Commissioner Waldo of New
York was talking about b~lackmailers
They are, as a rule, stupid" he
said. Their threatening letters are
as ludicrous in their stupidity as a
letter q friend of mine received the
other day"
And Commissioner Waldo, with a
laugh, produced the letter. Written
in a large, hoyish hand, 1t said:
Deer sir-Your winder was brok-
en- by a bad boi wat throo it throO
four thee pirpus. The ball belonged
two NEE. but an eneme of mine
sneaked 1t and did the deed to put
the blame on nee. l am sorry he
did it, and hat it have give you crate
pain, ana 1 have prosecuted the per
peetrater wot done it. But you would
not have thee innocent suffer for the
gilty, SO, if you drop thee ball over
the garden wall. If you don't be-
ware!-(Signed) Innocent"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
THEY CHEATED AT CARDS
Experienced Shopper, Who Was Wise,
Put Hubby Onto Facts
of the Case.

Speaking of family poker parties
this really happened:
A young married couple attended
such a session at the home of a
neighbor the other night. And when
this young couple got home, the fe-
male enc Of the sketch said:
"Jim, l hate to say anything about
the Ha11s-they seem to be nice PEG
pie. But Pm afraid they cheat at
cards."
"Nonsense!"
ct knew you'd say that, and it's
dear of you to tie so -unsuspecting.
But-well, what was the price of the
chips, tonight? Five cents each?
That's what ] thought. Jim ser
amined those chips carefully, and
they're the very same thing that |
could have bought at Jones store
for a dollar a hundred in all three
colors, too"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
- E3 - M - IT,
NURSE PRO TEN
By NARY EASTWOOD KNEVELS
(Copyright, 1911, by Associated Literary Press.)

up the milk from down sellar,'" said
he, but first I'll step out to the barn.
You watch him till | come back.
please"
Left to herself, Lydia had the bril-
liant thought of setting the table. By
the time she had collected cups, sau-
GERS, plates and a bowl for the baby
Robinson returned bearing cold ham,
butter, and a pitcher of milk.
The tables ready" she said gafly.
Where's the baby?" asked Robin
son.
He was gone. After an anxious
search Robinson found him in the sit
ting room wood box and carried him
back to his high chair at the kitchen
table, while Lydia, much ashamed or
herself, made the tea.
There's a good horse in the sta
BILE said Robinson as they sat down,
and one of those-er-buggies. But
of course we can't leave this poor lit
tie chap here alone, and we can't take
him with u.s."
Good heavens, no." said Lydia.
viii you AXE sugar in YOU tea?
What do you suppose these people
will think when they get back and
find us making ourselves at homer"
oh, O leave that to me-" said
Robinson easily. I'll explain" He
broke a piece of bread into the baby's
bowl of milk and sprinkled sugar over
it. by Jove," said he, I'VE are rath-
er snug here, aren't we?"
He beamed cheerfully upon Lydia
! who in her heart agreed.
The comfort of the simple meal was
not spoiled by the coarse china, rne
oilcloth, or the presence of the ri
diculous baby spilling milk all over
his bib. There they sat in the coy
kitchen like one family-and the face
she bent low over her place went
scarlet at the thought. Coupled with
the Iateness of the hour and their Hong
distance from home the situation was
becoming embarrassing, and yet-and
yet-she was enjoying it!
You don't know how pretty you
look with YOU hair like that!" said
Robinson suddenly. He drew his chair
closer to Lydia's, but his tender
speeches, if he had intended to make
any, were destined to be interrupted
" liz SSGOHu I1l1S IAdI OdSs "A IVY .
head was thrust through the window.
"Gee!" said the head. There's
folks here, Minnie, n they've got baby
an they're eatin' supper of'n our
things!"
Minnie, a fourteen-year-old girl. nus
tied into the kitchen, with Johnny be
hind her. Explanations ensued. II
developed that Johnny had been
"swimmin'."
AN baby would have been al
alone if you folks hadn't come" sale
Minnie, her maternal heart wrung al
the thought. l don't know how tt
thank you"
by letting US borrow your horse
n buggy" said Robinson promptly
Arrangements were soon made fol
their departure. Before Lydia stepped
into the buggy she stopped and kissed
the baby's very dirty little face. ther
she and Robinson shook hands witt
Minnie and Johnny, and drove off to
ward the nearest railroad station.
I'll never run a car again." saiC
Lydia mounrfully, as they passed the
wreck at the side of the road.
"Oh, yes, you will" said Robinson
cheerfully, his arm stealing arounC
her. There was a moments silence
LYDIA" stammered Robinson at last
could may TASK you something
all over again?"
And this time he was not inter
rupted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
JACKSON'S FAITH IN GOD
c~onfederates' Greatest General Fought
the Fight of Christ With the Same
Fury as Other Battles.

Religion took possession of Jackson.
not suddenly, but with a gradual,
fierce encroachment that in the end
grasped every fiber of his being. Like
a very similar nature in a different
sphere John Dome, he examined all
creeds first, notably the Catholic, but
finally settled in an austere and sturdy
Calvinism. Not that his religion was
gloomy or bitterly ascetic; for it had
great depths of love in 1t, and sunny
possibilities Of joy. But 1t was all
absorbing, and he fought the fight Of
God with the same fury that he gave
to the battles of this world. There
must be no weakness, nc trifling, no
inconsistency. H weighed his light
est utterance in the balance of the
sanctuary" writes n who knew him
we'll Christians are enjoined to
pray. Therefore Jackson prayed al
ways, even in association with the
highest act. II raise a glass of
water to my lips without lifting my
heart to God in thanks and prayer for
the water of life" They must re
member the Sabbath day to keep it
holy. Therefore Jackson not only re
Trained from writing letters on Sun.
day; he would not read a letter on
Sunday; he even timed the sending OF
his letters SO that they should not
incumber the mails on Sunday. 1t was
the same with a scrupulous regard for
truth. Every statement, even indif
ferent, must be exact; or If inexact
corrected. And Jackson walked a
mile in the rain to set right an err
ror Of inadvertance.-Gamaliel Brad.
ford, Jr., in the Atlantic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

On his knees in the mud under a
driving rain Robinson carefully exam
ined the overturned car. Lydia, his
coat wrapped Ound her. sat on n
of the cushions under a rec and
wept. She was unhurt but unnerved
from the result of the accident which
had Occurred-she knew-ent1rely
through her own reckless driving. She
recalled Robinson's quietly uttered
warning just before they had turned
that last corner where they had lost
the tire-it was the only thing he had
said since she had interrupted his
stammering. somewhat abashed, dec
laratiOn of love by an abrupt and
scornful, mol"
Robinson rose from his knees and
came to her. We'll leave the car
where 1t is" he said, and go on a
bit till we find a house. Come, can
you stand?"
He helped Lydia to her feet and
they trudged along the road half a
mile or more till they came to a small
white house, the only habitatiOn In
sight. Half a dozen chickens huddled
on the back steps for protection
against the rain which still fell In
torrents. There was no bell and Rob-
inson knocked In vain.
There can't be any one at home"
sobbed Lydia. ooh. dear. what shah
we do?"
Don't worry"
In another moment he had found an
unfastened window, crawled in, and
opened the back door for Lydia. She
entered a cleanly whitewashed kitch-
en- with a stove, a dresser, and an
oil cloth covered table for it's princi-
pal furniture.
Lydia smiled through her tears.
"Oh, I'm so glad to get somewhere
out of the RAIN" she said.
"Evidently no ones at home" said
Robinson, and | came in the regula-
ton way" He showed her the key
hanging on a piece of string just out
side the door. Now, take off that
wet coat" he ordered. land make
yourself as comfortable as yOu can.
These good people won't object. By
Jove, I've a mind to make you a cup
Of tea while we wait-I see there's a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
A Bitter Critic,

Ex-Governor Pennypacker, at a din
ner in Philadelphia, said of the di-
vorce evil:
There would not be so many di.
vorces if there were not so many
families of the Dash type.
"Mr Dash said sternly one day to
his little son:
your mother and 1 agree that you
require a sound whipping
"The little boys lip curled, and he
retorted bitterly:
"'Oh, yes; that's the only thing
that you and mother ever do agree
about"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

dies have done for
For two years
. suffered. The doc
said I had tu-
mors, and the only
remedy was the sur
geon's knife. My
mother bought me
e. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Com
pound, and today I
am a healthy wo-
a For months
I suffered from in.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
DISTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as we'll as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPFR CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over GOO, 900
bottles sold last year $50 and sl.OO. ANY
good druggist, or send to manufacturers
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Athletes Who Made Good.

Walter Barnes of Boston, who keeps
a close watch on things athletic in
New England, says:
Burr, Fish, Wilmington and Fisher,
the successive Harvard football cap
tains, have been notable examples of
the scholar in athletics at Harvard.
Hamilton Fish's appointment as an in
%structor in government at Harvard is
an index of his mental caliber."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

AS q last resort they gave me DoanB
Kidney Pills and slight improvement
was noticeable. 1 kept getting better
and better until at last 1 was able to
leave my bed. From then on I gained
rapidly. 1t was but a short time be
fore l was as we'll as ever"
Remember the nameeDoan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

ated, and had intense
pain in my back and
head. My limbs
sWelled and stomach
bloated. I got so low
that I was kept alive
by stimulants. The
doctor told my fam
lily I was in the last
stages of Bright's
disease, and could
not last three days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
WIRE FENCING

Pittsburg Electric Welded fencing
for cattle, hogs, poultry, garden and
lawn. ROOFINGS of galvanized iron,
corrugated and crimped; also rubber
Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 1896 N.
End St., Memphis, Tenn,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

81 see," said Hicks, that they have
started a movement gel in England
to remodel the Ten Commandments.
Remodel, eh?" retorted Dorkins.
What a waste of time-all they need
is Wrappers Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Look Before You Leap,

Agitated Old Gent-Quick! My
daughter is overheard! Save her, and
she shall be your wife!
Blase Person-Wait till the waves
roll her over and I can see her face!
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

Shortly after a romantic girl faces
the parson with the man of her choice,
hex romance e~vaporates.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

You can't bet on the sincerity Of
mans enthusiasm unless he it fnan
ciaIly interested.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Small But Prolific.

Although it weighs only half {
pound. a female herring will lay 6
900 eggs at a time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

FROM AN
OPERATION
BY Lydia e. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound

Peoria, nL.-"I wish to let every one
know what Lydia E. Pinkham's RENE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
RRIGHT'S DISEASE.
How a Severe Case Was Cured After
Dostors Gave Up Hope.

J. c. Reimers, Litchf1eld ST., St
Paul, Mimi, says: Il was SO bad l
could not arise from bed. Urine was
dark and scant, l was thin and enact
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

hammat1on, and yourSanatlve Wash re-
Iieved me. Your Liver Pills have no
equal as a cathartic. Any one wishing
proof of what your medicines have
done for me a get it from any drug
gist or by writing to me. You can use
my testimonial in any way you wish,
and Twill be glad to answer 1etters."-
Mrs. CHRISTINA REED. los Mound ST.,
Peoria. Ill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Generous.

You can't tell the age of a saw by
looking at its teeth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

First Tramp-So Weary Willie is
suffering from brain fag, is he?
Second tramp-Sure ting. He dasn't
ask fer work no more cause he hain't
got brains enough ter think up some
excuse fer not taking it if he gets it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Natural Atmosphere.

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c n bottle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

Dodging bad story teIlers is one way
of avoiding poor relations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Another Operation Avoided.

New Orleans, La.-'For years I suf-
fered from severe female troubles.
Finally I was confined to my bed and
the doctor said an operation was neces-
sary. / gave Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etabie Compound a trial first, and
was saved from an operation. Mrs.
LILY PEYRoUx, iii Kerlerec St., New
Orleans, La.
The great volume of unsolicited tes-
timony constantly pouring in proves
conclusively that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a remarkable
remedy for those distressing feminine
ills from which sc many women suffer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11

GEORGE eAHeRA
Mrs. Justwed-There's nothing in
the house fit to eat. I'm going home
to my mother.
Mr.. Justwed (broke)-Wait till l get
my hat, and I'll go with you.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-11
Her Reason,

Her Reason.
Stella-Has she become an aviator?
Beila-Yes. She believes that match
IS are made in heaven.