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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

so percent for the eastern part Of
the United states. crops mere get
about three hours of sunshine for
every two hours received in the east
ern states, and the intensity is great
er because Of the very clear atmos'
phere.
larlty In the precipitation in these
two states. The principal difference
is in the relative amounts Of snow and
rain.
The precipitation consists Of snow
and rain and the snow usually Ialls
between the first Of November and the
last of March, but occasionally light
SHOWS fall in October and April es-
pecially at Mountainair and in district
three.
The SHOWS are highly priced BY the
farmers as sources of moisture While
10 inches Of snow only furnishes as
much water as one inch Of rain, it
usually melts gradually and the water
gets into the ground.
The rains usually come in dashing
showers, slow. steady rains are rare,
and unless the surface Of the soil is
properly prepared to retain them,
much of the water runs off. 1t is not
the amount Of water that falls but
the amount that gets into the soil that
counts.
The distribution of the rains both
in time, amount and place is quite
variable, but about 70 percent Of the
rain falls during the growing season
{
April or May, and June often gets
good showers. but it is the July and
August rains that are most certain.
There is a general saying that the
summer rains begin about the Fourth
of July. The rains are frealky.
The showers are often extremely To-
cal in extent and this is most notice
able in the drier years. The later
summer showers follow the paths Of
the earlier ones. Some spots or streaks
may receive enough rain to make a
crop, while a short distance away the
land viii be dry. In some, cases there
is only mile between farms on which
crops are grown, and others on which
crops failed from frouth. In some
instances there is a marked differ
ence in the amount of rain which
falls on the opposite sides Of a 80 acre
field. The record of a particular rain
gage often fails to represent the con.
ditions in regard to individual show
lers, or the rainfall Of entire seasons
because Of this irregularity in the dis
tribution of tho rains The rain gage
may be either in a dry spot or in one
with more than average rainfall. This
makes IT necessary to use much care
in dry farming" and conserve every
bit OF moisture that falls.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14
Las Vegas Coming to El Paso
for the Statehood Celebration
Twin Cities Will Bring Down Float With Agrieul
tural Display-Great Sheep Center Is Building
Big Dam and Will Irrigate 1900 Acres
Good Sidewalks, Substantial Buildings,
Fine Schools; Town Booming

AS VEGAS. n. NJ, Oct. 14.-San
Miguel county and Las Vegas,
away up here in -the sheep
country OF northern New Mexico, may
be represented at the Statehood cele-
bration that Ell Paso is planning for
the new sister states. This city and
county will be there with the requisite
number Of bells on if the Las Vegas
Commercial club and George A. Elem
ing and JeffersoH- Reynolds can put it
AS soon as the chamber Of com
merce invitations were received here
the merchants got busy. Just to show
the people OF New Mexico, Arizona,
Texas. Mexico, FL -Paso and the world
in general that San Miguel can pro-
duce more than sheep Las Vegas plans
to send an industrial and agricultural
float to the celebration that win make
some of the old time agricultural
counties sit up and observe closely.
Great Wool Region.
For years this particular division Of
the state has been known for its vast
sheep and wool industries the market
ing and growing of which is one OF
the great industries OF the new state.
San Miguel county has nothing against
the loWly sheep, nor the goat and his
maligned attitude and appetite. But
there is other horn blowing to be done
about the section immediatly sur
rounding Las Vegas and the people
have decided that 1T is past time to
do bit Of this blowing on their own
account.
Pumpkins as big as the biggest the
Rio Grande valley and its boosted ir-
rigatiOn can produce; wheat, oats and
barley that would make an eastern
farmer scratch his head and cape. All
are produced here. In fact small
grain is the particular trump suit Of
this county and as a small grain pro-
Queer none OF the counties, boast as
they VIII OF their intense fertility,
has anything on the land in these en-
virOns.
BuildimEa Big Dam.
Just now Las Vegas is preparing to
utilize the waters from an irrigation
system all Of its own. 1t is the Cam
field system, which viii dam the wa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

tanned its majority, Las Vegas has
plated three city parks, one OF which
is occupied by the Carnegie library.
Lincoln park is laid out after the old
Spanish plaza style with a bandstand
in the center and a large number OF
young trees and a beautiful lawn. The
central plaza in the older part Of the
town is similar to that In Santa Fe.
1t is the Spanish equivalent of the
back east public square and Is entire
~ surrounded by the business houses,
ancient and modern, which make up
the business and industrial life OF the
older city. A wide and substantially
constructed concrete bridge, with cleo
trio arcs at each span, connects the
older and newer sections Of greater
Las Vegas.
Automobiles and Paved Streets.
With the coming Of automobiles,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

ures in sections Of both states, some
due to exceedingly dry years in par
ucular- regiOhs and some due to fail
ure faithfully to practice soil cult
walton Systematically. But wherever
careful attention has been given to
the work, the farmers have at least
made living and many have made
money In several of the valley re-
glons IN each state above the irriga-
ton belt the dry" farmers have been
doing wonderfully well. This is par
eicularly true Of the san Luis Springs
and san Simon valleys OF Arizona.
states and Railways Help.
The state Of Arizona is conducting
dry farm" experiment station In
the san Simon valley and the state Of
New Mexico has one at TUcumcari, and
has for a number OF years been con-
Quoting dry farm experiments at the
Agricultural and Mechanical college at
Mesilla Park in the Rio Grande valley.
The Santa Fe, Rock Island and FL
PasO & Southwestern railroads have
each employed experts to teach this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

ters Of the Gallinos river, pour it over
1900 acres of fertile mesa land and
make it do what the bromide speak
ers refer to as the business of rose
blossoming. The dam Is to be done
within one year and it is expected
to have the water flowing through
the laterals by the time the first boat
floats through the Panama canal as
per the presidents recent promise.
The impOunding dam is Of earthern
construction with a thick concrete
race and VIII be 81 feet high in the
highest point. 1t is estimated that
this dam VIII supply water enough to
irrigate at least 1900 acres with some
TO spare, but the present plant is to
reclaim only 1900 acres.
The Twin Towns.
By name there are two towns here.
Las Vegas and East Las Vegas Lo-
IoWn' and Vegas" although the res
idents Of the older section Of the city
take immediate offence at the term
considering that it bears the stigma
Of senility. But Las Vegas. the older
business section which surrounds the
quaint plaza, is as up and doing as is
the newer section and the two towns
are gradually being brought together
by rapidly increasing line Of houses
and public buildings A splendid Y.
NJ C. A. building with a swimming
pool, fire department in the old and
new sections, new EIks' home in
LNL- sc VI CONSTRUCTION NaLIOnaL
Guard armOry, and a modern street
car system that has the newest pay
as-you-enter attachment These and
a large number Of beautiful residences
are some of Las Vegas's charms.
An Educational Center.
EducatOnally Las Vegas ranks
among the best cities Of the new state.
The New Mexico Normal occupies an
impressive sandstone building with a
girls dormitOry In connection. This
school has a reputation for scholar
ship throughout the southwest and the /
present school year is setting even a
higher standard for the future teach Z
ers of the state. The Las Vegas high
scnool Is built of stone IN the form of
a castle and three well built ward
schools supply adequate room for the
children of the city.
Plenty Of Parks
Grasping. the wisdom of procuring
public parks before the city has at
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

and Las Vegas has more than It's share.
the talk. Of paved streets is beginning
to become general and it is predicted
that the main streets Of the city viii
be paved within the next three years
Already the city council has provided
concrete walks on all OF the more
prominent streets and new ones are
being put down each week. Because
of the abundance OF splendid building
stOne-a high grade Of sandstone
the public buildings and business
blocks have a substantial look that
gives Las Vegas the appearance OF a
city many times its size The Caste
NADIA. hotel one OF the Harvey string
supplies the city with firstclass hotel
accommodations and the nearby Hot
Springs IS a pleasure and health re-
sort to which people come from all
parts OF the west
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14
Dry Farming Is a Success
In Both OF the New States
nsues Against Failures During Periods of Drouth and Has
Resulted In Making Prosperous Homes for Many
Hundreds Of Families On Land Hitherto
Classed as Desert.

N RY FARMING, or scientific son
cultivation. has gained many
adherents throughout New
Mexico and Arizona In the regions
above the irrigation belt In many
sections OF these states. the rainfall is
sufficient year after year to mature
crops in the old way, but an occasion
81 drouth even in the best sections,
and the light annual precipitation In
the less favored regions. have led the
settlers TO adopt scientific methods In
their work and the results have been
excellent where the proper attention
mas been given to the crops
On the plains Of northern and
northeastern New Mexico and north
err Arizona where there is consider
able snow, 10 put a winter season in
the ground. the farmers who have
adopted the scientific method Of cultf-
walton have been harvesting some re-
marka bic crops. There have been fall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

Grasping the wisdom of procuring
public parks before the city has at
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

Just now Las Vegas is preparing to
utilize the waters from an irrigation
system all of its own. 1t is the Cam
field system, which viii dam the wa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Merritt Bitter in Recital
CT Minnesota Copper
Deal.
CALLS 1T STEALING
Ruined, Witness Declares, by
Forcing of Collection of a
100000 Loan.

Washington, Nov. "2.-With bitter
ness that lent emphasis to his utter
ances and at times fairly beside him
self with pent-up rage. Leonidas Mer-
ritt told the steel trust committee to,
day a personal narrative of his dealing
with John d. Rockefeller, and how the
latter had forced him out of the copper
business in Minnesota
BIG LOAN CALLED.
Merritt declared it was after he had
turned down proposition from Rookie
feller, which he characterized as "steaL
ing" that Rockefeller called upon him
to pay a $1,OOO,OOO Joan and brought
about his downfall. The proposition,
Merritt said, came through Rev. Dr.
Gates, RockefelIer's almOner. Merritt
said he knew the proposition meant
several men would be thrown out of
the company and thei.' stock taken.
SENDS STRONG MESSAGE.
81 turned to Gates" said Merritt,
and said, Mr.. Gates you came from
John D. Rockefeller. Go back TO John
D. Rockefeller and tell him when 1
steal for living III steal for myself -
At one time during he recital Of his
dealing with Rockefeller an encounter
between the witness and George w.
Murray. counsel for Rockefeller, was
narrowly averted. Merritt said Gates
told him Rockefeller was hard up"
He believed it at the time, but today he
said Mr. Gates had He'd
TO SUMMON ROGKEFELLER.
During the controversy between
Murray and the witness, Chairman
announced Rockefeller will be
summoned before the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
BERNHARDT INDIGNANT
AT BETROTHAL REPORT

Paris, Nov. 22.-Sarah Bernhard in
dignantly denies the report that she is
to marry Lou Tellegen, a 2G-year-old
Flemish actor, who has been playing
subordinate parts in her company.
When an interviewer called at Nine
Bernhardts house 70 inquire about the
report, a Flemish Journalist who had
been on the same errand, was making
a hasty exit, after having barely es-
capped having his ears boxed. Nine
Bernhardt received the second inquirer
politely. She had difficulty in finding
words to express her opinion of the
stupidity of the report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
DOCTOR AND NURSE
HELD FOR 2 DEATHS

Ublv, Mich, Nov. 22.-TwO arrests
followed the coroner's jury verdict to-
day that the death of Albert Sparkling,
%, last May, was caused by arsenic
poisoning. DR. MacGregor, former
county coroner, was arrested on a
charge of muder in connection with
the death of Cyril Sparkling. 90, who
died last August, and Marguerite
Gibbs, a young nurse, was arrested on
a charge that she knew more about
Cyrirs death than her testimony at
the inquest indicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
ELOPEMENT CONFIRMED.
STEAMER CARRYING
BRYANS HITS ROCK

New York, Nov. 22.-The Hamburg
American liner Prinz Joachim report
ed by wireless today that il struck
the rocks on Samana island, 200 miles
north Of Haiti. The boat is in no i'm
mediate danger. Among the passen-
gers are Mr. and Mrs. William Jen-
nings Bryan and grandchild, and E.
W 3. CODY Of Cement City, Mich
Washington, Nov 22-The revenue
cutter Algonquin, at San Juan, Porto
Rico, has been ordered 70 the assist
snce of the liner Prinz Joachim strand
ed az Samana-
Lincoln, Neb., Nov 22-Char1es
Bryan received q wireless MESA ge
from his brother. William J. Bryan,
saying the steamer Prinz Joachim is
in 10 danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
PERJURY CHARGES
NOT TAKEN UP NOW

Chicago, Nov. 22-It was stated
the Lorimer committee would not
take the initiative looking to perjury
charges, at least until after all the
evidence is in at the conclusion OF
the Washington session. Former
Speaker Shurtleff told the committee
that heavy deposits he made in 1909
came from real estate transactions.
The committee ended its Chicago
hearing today. 1t meets in Washing
ton Dec. 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
SHOPMEh MEETING
WITH ROAD CHIEFS

Chicago, Nov. 22.-Oficials of the
Rock Island railroad and shopmen
went into a secret conference early
today and, it was said, were prepar-
ed to spend the entire day discussing
the advisability of a strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
MEXICAN REBELS KILLED
I'M CLASH WITH TROOPS

Mexico City, Nov. 22--Reyestas
and federal troops clashed at San
Nicolas Monday. according to a dis
patch received today. a few rebels
were killed. 10 wounded and many
made prisoners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
strLker Aceused Of Murder.

SedaHa, No. NOV 22.-John L..
Jones. the striking railroad shoDman
who, according u evidence a. an in
quest. late yesterday stabbed 70 death
4. NJ Mackey, Will be given q prellm-
lnary hearing here on FRIDAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
DEATH PENALTY FOR MRS.
PATTERSON is DEMANDED

Denver, Nov. 22-Prosecutor
Benson n his opening statement in
the trlal Of Mrs Patterson, accused
o. the murder Of her husband. de-
Shared the murder vas predetermin-
sd. ard demanded The death penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
STATE 70 Paw Death Losses.

Seattle, Nov. 22.-The state indus
trial insurance commission viii pay
$S,459 10 the dependents Of the elgnt
girls who lost their lives in the FIRE
at the plant Of the Imperial Powder
company in Chehaliz last month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Alleges Board is Unreliable.

Chicago, Nov. 22.--In the govern
ment's suit to dissolve the Chicago
butter and egg board. Edwin McAdam.
a produce dealer, testified the Chicago
market suffered reputation for unre-
liability because of the boards ficti-
tious prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Hunter Is KILLED BY ecother.

Cumberland. Wis, Nov. Z2.-Lloyd
Mcintosh, aged 10. was killed instant
ly while hunting deer when the gun
of his brother. who was behind him.
accidentally exploded. The bullet
lodged in McIntoshs heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Bankers Hear National Talks.

New Orleans, La, Nov. 22.-Lead-
ers of men in several big lines Of
work addressed the American Bank
ers' association when the convention
reassembled this morning Most Of
the speakers discussed topics from a
technical standpoint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Fifteenth Infantry to Sail
From Manila Next
Month.
GOES FOR LONG STAY
ImperiaIiSt Forces Surrounded
and Short of Food-RebelS
in Control.

Manila, Nov. 22-The Fifteenth in
fantry, due to arrive here Dec. l, prob
ably will be sent at once to China
| The regiment will be reinforced to full
war strength and be prepared for q
long stay in China.
RETREAT CUT OFF.
Tientsin, Nov. 22.-Imperialist
forces at Nanking are reported sur
rounded. short of food and with re
treat cut off. The fall of the city be,
fore the rsvolutionists appears immi-
nent.
Tientsin, Nov. 22.-The long expect
ed attack on Nanking has begun. Ad'
vices received here show that the reb-
els inaugurated a vigorous assault at
daylight yesterday. ReinfOrcements
for the revolutionists are arriving al
most hourly.
Foreign refugees arriving in this
city from Shen ST province told terri
BILE stories of slaughter inflicted by
revolutionary soldiers and bandits
throughout the province after the fall
of Singan Flu, the principal city. Not
only were foreign missionaries killed,
but Christianized Chinese children fell
before the wrath of the rebels.
Mrs. r Beckman. wife of a mission
airy of the Scandinavian church, and
FIVE children in her school were slain.
Mrs. J. Beckingsdale Of the English
Baptist mission, who conducted a
school. was killed after 10 of her little
children had been murdered before
her eyes. Thousands of Manchus fell
in the orgy of death.
ELOPEMENT CONFIRMED.
Pekin, Nov determination was
made here of the elopement of Prin-
cess Lai. mother of China's baby en-
peror, with Yung Shu Lu, an actor.
known as the John Drew OF China
The princess is living with Yung at
Mukden. The court is in a state Of
unrest and fear Is felt that other high
imperiaIists may follow her example
and desert the Manchu dynasty, now
openly admitted to be near its end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Motoriets on go Roads.

Richmond, Va. Nov. Z2-This is
automobile day al the good roads
congress, and motorists addressed
the meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
Revolutjon in Paraouav.

Buenos Aires. Nov. 22.-It is re-
ported here a revolution has begun
in Paraguay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
The Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Rain or snow and colder tonight
with the lowest temperature tonight
about 25 degrees above zero. Thurs
day generally fair and colder
Temperature at Z a. m. 81. High
est yesterday 81, lowest last night,
81.
Velocity of wind at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 70,
at a. m. 73.
Stage of water As, a fall of 2 in
last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow.)
Sun sets 4;33, rises 6:53; moon sets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22

Argus Want Ads
Always Bring Results
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
GOSSIP ABOUT GIRL.

Sheriff. Clark. one Of the defend
ants. answering question whether
he and Chester Anderson had had a
conversation about Miss Chamberlain,
replied: Yes, we talked about her
actions, and how she had been seen
at night coming from q tent occu-
pied by a bridge gang. We also talk
ed about her relations with two
young men"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-22
DEFENSE CLOSES CASE.

Prosecutor McCanless this. afternoon.
arguing the states case. bitterly de
nounced the men engaged In the tar
ring affair and demanded that the Sc
verest penalty possible to infict be
meJed out TO them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-18
O0LlAR.O|NhER
FOR REPUBLICANS

NEWARK. N. j., May 1S,--Intitative
OF the seasons political pow-pows in
that which will be observed to- night
In kreuger's Auditorium when about
1000 members and guests of the Pro-
gressi We, Republican State ,Iseagaas MIL
hold n dollar dinner. United States
Senator Albert J. Cummins of iowa,
Will be the principal speaker Of the oc-
cAsion ard Edmund B. Osborne, Of
Mont Clair, the president OF the Es-
sex county league, will act as toast
master. Judge William p. Martin, re-
Gently elevated to the bench, will make
the first public discourse which he has
delivered since he was so honored. His
subject will be "rhe Judiciary" but his
talk will be free from political refer
ences.
During the afternoon there will be
some lively platform making and- line
drawing In the ranks of the progress
sives when they will gather at o'clock
for a conference at progressive head
quarters. A State platform is schedul-
ed for formation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-18

ia is spending several DAYS with her
mother. Mrs. Morton Marye, in this
city. before sailing the last Of the
week for trip abroad.
Miss Julia w. Little. OF New York.
ia the guest OF Mrs j. Allison Hodgea
at 10T East Franklin street. for sew
eral weeks.
Mr. and Mrs H L. Valentine, Miss
Katherine Valentine and Miss Sallie
Webb are registered at the Hotel
Chalfonte. Atlantic City.
..,.....,- = $. =. .-...,... ,, -
Mrs r. &, Hargrave is visiting
friends in Fredericksburg.
Mrs Cabeli smith who has been
the guest Of relatives here, has re-
turned 10 Martinsvile.
Mrs Joseph Bellamy has returned
TO her home, SOL Louisiana street,
after a pleasant visit with relatives
at Vinita- Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-18
HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY co.

10 the PUBIC,
On account of the loose and un-
becoming manner in which many per-
sons visiting Hollywood Cemetery on
Sundays. forgetting or not appreci-
ating the sacredness of the place.
and the crowding around the graves
during Sunday saftSls the Autforf-'
ties of Hollywood Cemetery Company
find Ii necessary to rastrict the. At
tendance at the cemetery on Sum
days.
On and after Sunday. May 81, 1911.
children under the age OF fifteen tl5)
years will not be allowed In the
grounds unless attended by their pa
rents or guardians. who will be held
responsible for their behavior.
Visitors to Hollywood Cemetery are
respectfully requested not to gather
around the graves Sunday or any other
day, during the burial services mis-
request is so reasonable and proty>r
that II needs no explanation from the
authorities OF the cemetery. Lot
owners who desire to visit their lots
In Hollywood Cemetery on Sundays In
carriage will please make appli-
cation for permit during the week and
not wait until Sunday to do 80.
b. G. WHERRY.
Rxaaidant. ],
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-18
BALL PLAYER IN
SERIOUS CONDITION

PHILADELPHIA, PA. May iS.--
Still unconscious at the Northwestern
General hospital. the recovery OF
Frank s, Elliott. president of the
Philadelphia baseball club. was re-
ported doubtful by physicians in at
tendance. Elliott was taken 10 the
hospital Yesterday afternoon during
the Philadelphia Cincinnati game.
when he was stricken with vertigo
and fell during period of cheering
and excitement over a home run.