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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
MEASURING WATER SUPPLY
Amount Available VIII BE Gauged by
Snowfall.


Snowfall.
Washington, November 5.-Accurat 9
forecasts OF the water supply avail
able tor agricultural and commercial
purposes during spring and summer
months as result of the previous
winter SHOWS will be made within two
years from this time. This was the
prediction made to-day by Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson. In speaking Of
experiments which the Weather Bureau
Bureau has been making for some
time.
THE Weather Bureau has been max
Ing systematic measurements OF the
amount of snowfall in the mountain
regions in the West" said the secre-
tary. for the purpose of determining
as accurately as possible the amount
OF water available for agricultural and
commercial purposes during the en-
suing spring and summer months.
I'm connection with the study Of
systematic snow survey was begun in
The watershed of Maple Creek near
Springville, Utah While the work was
experimental 1t is thought that within
two years sufficient observa lions will
have been obtained to permit of ac-
curate forecasts of water supply from
the winter snowfall.
The system also can be extended to
other and larger projects. and the
work will be limited only by the
amount of funds available for the
work. The preliminary campaign in
the Maple Creek watershed has re-
ceived hearty commentator from
farmers and engineers"
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in this country. For long time mil
lcrs at outside points from as lar
South as Louisville have been buy
ing wheat in Chicago. 1t is true that
Europe has not been buying any note-
worthy qua ttities here. but this Is
largely owing 20 the fact that cheaper
wheat can be obtained in other eX-
porting countries. Europe would take
spring wheat from us, If we had any
to spare. Cable adviccs have been
somewhat dlscouragins, especially
from Antwerp. where the market ls
largely influenced by the favorable
outlook III Argentine. Manitoba wheat
prices have held up surprisingly WELL
owing largely to II fairly brisk cN-
port demand
steady Tone to Corn.
Corn has ruled remarkably steady
in the race OF the depression in wheat.
II has weakened very little under fair
ly free selling, prompted largely by
better weather in the West. where it
has been clear and decidedly cold. AS
result. II is the general impression
that farmers Will soon begin to mako
larger deliveries TO country stations
This is greatly desired because at
present business is restricted by the
insignificant supply, and the high
prices current. especially for old corn
which has become extremely scarce
Business i'll cash lots is almost at a
standstill. practically all buyers hold
Ing back, as they expect lower figures
as soon as the new crop begins to ar
rive at all freely.
Exporters have shown a fair degree
of interest, and have taken moderate
ly large quantities of new to arrive,
mainly December to March. inclusive,
at approximately 10 cents per bushel
less than nII
comparative steadiness In corn was
partly ascribed to reduced crop esti-
mates. the total now being placed
at slightly over 100000 bushels.
against 2,T59,34o 900 bushels, accord
ing to the last government report
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cent. of any particular line of The
tobacco business as the justitab.e
limit of control. The first concre:e
example is thus given of the views
OF the Department of Justice as to thu
percentage OF the countries business
III any one branch In which combina-
ton might extend without contrav.n-
ing the provision of law. Tie earn
ings OF the United States Steel Cor
poration for the third quarter exceed
ed all expectations. The character of
the report was q strong influence in
bringing about more cheerful feel
ing Reports from the steel trade
Were more cheerful
The wea Their has stimulated business
especially IN the West. The tendency
to conservatism. however, is stil ~
parent.
Inc November money settlements r.
suited in the advance of call money
to per cent for the first time since
January The rates soon relaxed. how
ever, and discount rates abroad ran
on III spite OF the heavy demand ther.
for the November settlement. tn
| settlement OF the Moroccan question
emphasized that tendency. 1t is NO.
inprobahle that the conclusion OF this
agreement will release large sums #
! money which have been boarded in
/ france since the war scare. and tina.
/ repayment To American lenders win
I follow With the present ease Of
money here, however. such a NOV.
means little more than the prospe (,
| OF piiing up idle funds
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MARKET is
MODERATELY ACTIVE
Prices at Close on S, turday Show Little Change
From PREVIOUS Weeks ina Quotations
How Freeze Infected CT d

New York, November 5.-The cottoT
markets have been moderately active
the past week, with prices at the
close yesterday showing little chang,
from last Saturdays final quotations
AS Il matter of fact the option list
here ended last night at ) points add
cnnce on November and December 10
unchanged on January and about >
points net decline on the later months
from those prices. Fluctuations were
confined within narrow range on
mixed trading from last Monday UP
to yesterday afternoon. with the en-
trcme decline at one time of 10 to
20 points.
This broke January down to S.S7
and March TO $50. while Ma y slunped
10 9.0S, new low records for the sea
son and for nearly the past three
Years, Good trade buying Offset the
Southern selling ana bear pressure
from New orleans, Memphis and local
traders. and this with some good Wall
Street buying, rallied the market the
last two days and closed prices firm
yesterday. on the basis of 9O2 for
January. s.l2 for March, and May s.22.
against 9.25 for December and sos for
deliveries during the current month
The Weeks Freeze und the Crop.
There is now little doubt that the
crop is through making any further
staple. Th. freezing wea thcr OF
Thursday night and yesterday morn
along the northern edge of the belt.
extended into the interior of the belt
from Ell Paso, Tex, UP 10 Palestine
and throughout Oklahoma. Tennessee,
and all of Arkansas, as we'll as Nir-
g'nia and North Carolina, and the
northerly districts OF Mississippi, Ala
bama and Georgia, with frost extend
ing further down to the central por-
ton of those States and Louisiana.
While no great damage has actually
resulted from these conditions. they
have been sufficiently severe on tho
plants to prevent further production
of bolls. and nothing but the more
matured bolls left on the plants can
now be expected TO develop. The top
crop is all open in the fields with
the exception of these bolls, and If
rainy weather should set in, followed
by another cold wave. the top crop
could easily turn out so disappointing
as later on TO force a considera BILE
modification from the present eA
tremeiy bearish views and excessive
crop estimates The convention of tile
Governors of southern states at New
Orleans has received only passing at
tcntion from the cotton trade, and has
had little or no influence on trade sem
timent or the course OF the market
during the week
Next Wednesdays Ginning Report.
The princial interest now centres in
the publication OF the next Census
Bureaus ginning report This Will
cover the period to November !. and
will be announced just before the
opening Of the market on Wednesday
November S. II should show little
over 100000 bales ginned, as con-
trasted with 7,740.000 bales for the
last report TO October is, against u.
346,95s to November ! last year, and
7.0l7.s4a in 1909, and S,i91,557 In 1895
the previous largest ginning figures
for the period on record. For over Il
week Southern operators have been
selling the option list on the expec-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
DRY GOODS REVIEW

New York November 5-Tradinr Fl,
cotton goods is still moving along con
servatively. Many OF the largo mills
are now fairly well covered with ar
ders for the balance OF IN. wear Lowe,
prices are an effective stimulant n,
trade In gray goods and converters ana
printers have been entering contracts
FAN River sold go. 600 pieces of r,o,l,.
during the week Of which llo 0oo w.,
for contract delivery several NJ me
converters have been placing contract.
ON specially cloths. ana the impression,
is growing stronger that values ara.
near or at the bottom Of many stapl
numbers.
Jobbers arc sim out Of The marlo,
for anything save the goods rel.ir.d
for immediate distribution. hut lin.
steadiness Of nllinE IN business causes
the movement o. merchandise to as
sumo very satisfactory urorortIo3s
Less complaint Is heard OF me rali,r,.
OF the brs:1ess. but the IqnrrI, Il,
profit is close. IL nne and far.v NO..
tons duplicate orders rur suriue arc
coming along SO slowly THAT some a.,
the specials mills ar. shutrius Jo,yr
looms on The other hand SOM "a.
the heavy goods mills are steadily IN.
creasing their forward business. In,
Eastern trade is 1T s,aIidstiD IN,
nliscellaneous buying for expor, Is
good
The resumption Of operato,s ~
mills as a whole has Increased ia.
demand for actual cotton ana tbs nor
sistence OF resistance TO further cot
ton declines is causing some huvors :.
feel that cloth yalucs viii not 20 Tui,c,
lower for a time.
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TENDENCY
IN WHEAT DOWNWARD
Declines Sharply Under Free General Selling.
Affected by Abundant Receipts ana Talk OF
u Vernment live tlgati IN hic 81
q Vernnent

| New York. November 5.-rhe genera
tendency in wheat during the first
half of The week was downward There
were reports OF Il better milling de-
mand. and this was coupled WIN AL
insignificant increase In the visible
supply. but free general selling on
the continued heavy receipts at sprinn
wheat primary points sent prices OFF
At Minneapolis end Duluth the ar
rivals We're about double the receipt,
in the corresponding days last year
During October the two points re.
ceived l0l5i cars. as against ii.7lI
II year ag
European markcts were influenced
to large degree by the heavy in.
crease in the visible supply and tho
favorable weekly crop summaries par.
ticularly from australia. where rain,
have been beneficial Crop reports
from Argentina were also good ans
1t is claimed that the new crop will
begin tn move from that country I'M
usually early. The downward trend
was checked by the unexpectedly light
increase in the worlds available sup
ply, 6.o29.00l bushels. against 1921 900
bushels year ago. Weakness was
most striking in Chicago. where. Il
anxious to unload, partly on vague
rumors that the government was con.
templating an investigation as to the
concentrated holdings in that market
Weakness Later In Week.
IN the last half of the week there
was further striking depression. prices
III Chicago declined in an excited mar
ket. Traders Were nervous, the break
being almost entirely based on en-
phatic ruInors respecting the posi-
pii!ty OF government investigation
While this was calculated to create
nervousness and unsettlement and TO
restrict trade, 1t seemed, in the judg-
ment of conservative dealers. scarce
~ SUFFICIENT TO warrant such marked
weakness as was seen Prices in Chi
caGo are no higher than elsewhere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
Bathrooms.
Richmond & Petersburg electric Railwa
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
-. B.-Eollowing schedule figures published
as information and not guaranteed:
6:l0 4. M.-Daiiy--Local for Charlotte. Dur
ham and Raleigh io:i5 a. M.-Daiiy-Llmit.
ed--For all points South. Drawing Room
Buffet Sleeping Car TO Ashevile. y. c.. 3:W
J. II. EN-. Sun.-.Local for Durham and In
termedlate stations 500 p. M. Elk. Sum-
keysville Local. n:i5 p M-Daily-Limited
For all points South Pullman ready at
$3.50 p. 81.
YORK RIVER LINE.
$50 y. M.-Ex. Sun.-To West PIT, connect
ing for Baltimore Mon. Wed. and Friday.
600 a. MEX. Sun. and els T.. M.-Mon.
Wed. and Fri-Local to West Point
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From tho South: ESQ A. NJ, 500 p. NJ,
daily; $40 a. 81. Elk. sun: PISS Elk Sun. !:
200 =. NJ. daily. From West Point: $3.50 A..
NJ. daily; il:S5 A. NJ Wed. and Fri: 4:25 p.
NJ. Elk sun.
s. E. BURGESS. D. p. A.,
e0 y. Main ST. Phone Madison g72
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Norfo Tx and Western Kailwa,
Only ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK.

ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
Schedule In Effect october q 1911.
Leave Byrd Street Station. Richmond.
FOR NORFOLK: $500 A. NJ. $500 p. n.
'4:l0 r. N.
FOR LYN.cHBURG AND THE WEST:
'6:l6 a. NJ. $1,000 A. NJ. $500 p. IL. 1920
p. NJ.
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: s11:to a
NJ 's:S p. NJ. 'I1:30 P. 81. From tho Vest
1855 a. NJ, a::0o r. NJ bl:O y. M. $500 p.
81, $500 r. NJ.
.Daiy. aDaily ex. Sunday. 1bsunday only.
Pullman Parlor and Sleeping n SaTa CATO
D. p. A.. Richmond. ya-
W. B. BEvILL. g. P. Al Roanoke. Va
RICHMOND AND CHESAPEAKE BAY
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Schedule or electric traibs to and from
Ashland. stopping at ,intefmediate stations
upon signal: Lv. Richmond (Broad and
Laurel sts.) ''6:0S. -7:i0, S:1ob. $40 ''io:lo.
Halo a. NJ; 1910, ::lo. $50. t:lob. $40. $40.
7;io. s;loo. 1910, HAS PA NJ. Lv Ashland :
'5:&, 1b S. sb. 10. ell a IA. Il: NJ, eel, 2,
3. g. 6b. s. {, s. Oh. II n NJ.
bCarrie6 baggage r
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are on the increase. il the rebellion in
China grows TO larger proportions
Cables from Shanghai on the week
end said that business in cloths was
not good.
The time is fast approaching when
the more serious crop estimates will
come out. The government estimate is
less than a month away, and by the
end of this week several important
private guesses ought to be published.
They may have considerable influence
one way or another. on the course OF
prices
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
FOURTH CAVALRY REUNITED
First Time the Regiment Has Been
Together Since the Civil War.

FL Paso. TEX. November 5.-For the
first time in nearly nifty years. since
the close of the Civil War, in 1865, the
entire Fourth Cavalry is now in camp
under Colonel f. H. Stoever. During
the nearly half-century the various
troops have often been within few
miles of each other but the return of
Troop f from Marathon has just
brought about the reunion Of every
man In the command. a big reunion
dinner Is to be served Thanksgiving
Day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
sEABoARD AIR LINE.

South bound trains scheduled to leave Rich
mond daily: $40 A. M.-Local to Norlina.
I:2o P. M-Seepers and coaches Atlanta,
Birmingham Savannah, Jacksonville and
Florida points. $50 P. H-Sleepers and
coaches, Savannah. Jacksonville and Florida
points. n:i3 p. M.-Sleepers and coaches,
atlanta. Birmingham. Memphis and the
Southwest. Northbound trains scheduled to
arrive in Richmond daily: B:32 A. NJ. 7:23
a. NJ. sos p. NJ. $40 p. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
xSaiiroaD8.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

7:4o Acknowledgements News.
$3.50 Acknowledgements Eek. Sun.
1hurmond.
1000 A.-Express-Da!ly-No Old Point.
tlo:0o -Local-DaIiy-Lchbs. Lex. Clf.
Forge
$500 P.--Express-Daiiy--Cin
.t4:oo P.-Express-Daiiy-Nor ". News.
500 P.-Locai-Daiiy--N. News. Odd Point
o:l6 P.-Local-Ea- Sun.-Gordonsviiie.
1913 P.-LicaL-Ex. Sun.-Lchbs. Eanra1
Bridge. Clifton Forge.
'6:3S P.-Lm: sed-Daily-CH Chrgo
.ll:o0 ess-paiiy-Cincinnati L'ville
'Sleepers. tParlor Cars.
TRAINS ARRIVE RIcHMOND-LocaI from
East: s:25 A. NJ. 1880 p. NJ. Through from
East: 1850 a. NJ. $3.50 p. NJ Local from
West: $3.50 A. NJ, $3.50 A. NJ. and 7:15 p.
NJ. Through: 700 A. NJ. 2:5 p. NJ.
James River Line: 1895 A. M, 6:lB +. NJ.
''DaIly except sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
Baltimore Steam Packet Ca

Equipped with wireless teJegraphy.
TO BALTIMORE AND THE NORTH VIA
NORFOLK AND OLD POINT.
Leave Richmond Daily. int 'uding sunday, via
N & w. Ry. $500 p. NJ. Norfolk $50 p. NJ
c. & o. Ry. 400 p n. Old Point 1850 p N
Q. D. s. 8. &c. 700 p. Il Zone day 10 Nor
foik).
Va. Nav. Co $50 a NJ. tMonday. w.dn...
da, and friday.
ply 70 IL II. BOfklN. Agent. $50 East Main
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
Going Abroad?

Allotment OF Accommodations for
spring and summer 1912 received. Make
your reservations NOW, before best
are all taken up. All lines repre-
scented. Phone Mad. 1854. SANf'L H.
BOWMAN, Southern Tourist Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
OLD DOMINIoN IySr

LS. Richmond foot OF Ash St daily 100 p. 81.
6:p0 A. 81.
Connects with main line steamers leaving
900 p. NJ. Connections also made by n. 4
w. Ry. p. ii. and C. & o. Ry. at P. n
Night Line steamers stop at Chremont to
land or receive passenger. on signal and
Will be met By bile conveyance.
VIRGINIA NAVIGATION CO.-James River
by daylight for Norfolk and Old Point New
port News and all James River landings.
Steamer leaves No. Wednesday and
Friday at 700 a. II. Freight received for
all James River landings. 'PhonsMadison ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
STEAMBOATS,.
Chesapeake Steamship Co.

Big new ships. City OF Sortolk' ana city
OF Baltimore"
Equipped with wireless taieEraphy. Te!e.
phone service throughout the ahlp state
rooms en- suite. with baths Prices from
.ac 10 $50 Excellent meals. tic.
10 BALTIMORE AND THE NORTH VIA
NORFOLK AND OLD POINT
Lave Richmond Daily via ~ & W. Ry.
500 =. ~. Norfolk s:is p. n
C.. O.; Ry. 500 r. NJ. Daily Old Poin,
i:i5 II.
9. D. S. $. Co. 100 p. NJ. Daily como day in
Sorfolk).
Va. Nav. Co. $50 A. N. tMonday. wedne..
day and friday.
Tickets all offices. For staterooms
apply to s. Z. BURG ESS. D. r. A. soI East
Main Street. Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
WORK ADVANCES RAPIDLY
r'ck "i hninc NcnrI, UcuJ, f.,
linHi fnAprctiou

~ -0N0 "0Vonbcr 5.-Thc lgyt
,uses % tGr WORT Of umcovcring ana
I%hin'ns the wreck of tie Main 49," 49,"
u1Tri,.a 'I ,5s @ith great rapidly.
occ,eJ tt., uon'ing week IT is cX-
,ni m IN sldes of tho shin IN th Tho M IN.
,t, vicinity OF the explosions ,yiil
ne ~, ,s,o,mpleiod sufficiently /" cnabie ,h ~!
siI '5 days 1 %",,a TO slye thc requirad
,bt.tl"n at Washington mat o,....'
Y, ",E is ready for the anal inspection
~ ~ i@nications continue TO be stron..
sampsoi,p1 '"h ho-s OF tie findings Of tic
US ructSn of the Maine was d.. "a. .e
an exterior explosion. ""S "ue 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-06
GOLD Nuggcl FnunA I. cA,

seymour Conn. Novembrr soup,
nukFei OF considerable size is ON axN
h'1i'!oE here to-day. having 49,
'9lna IN The crop OF a chicken ti,Ion
yesterday at . local restaurant W.
'he nugget came from is not KNEW
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29
SPECIAL Sale
What IS neant by Values, Real Values, or Rec
Merchandise at Real Sensational Prices!
THIS IS THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL! I.

Backward conditions and ardy makes absolutely
necessary for let this entire stock of clean merchandise
be put sale for daysSeHhhe Goods-Get the CASH.
Nothing will stand in way. We hane engaged those
eminent advertising experts The American Special Sales 8
Salvage Co of Washington D G with instructions make
this the sensational selling of Cecil County So
for 10 days, commencing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29
At $40 O'CLOCK a. M

will throw these goods yoR prices before
heard Of and possibly again We mention just few
the thousand of specials that will be sale every day
during this wonderful sale Everything else in the house
will be marked at prices just exactly like these
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29
Read On !!
Mems Bed and Blue Handkerchief
worth 1Oc. r.

Mems Extra Heavy Suspenders,
best quality, other stores 1Or
charge soc. Sale price -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

One lot Of Mems Suits, black, blues
and all shades, worth CO OQ
$500. Sale price. %0sZO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

One LOT of Boys Suits, all colors
and sizes, worth $500 and OQc
$2.So. Sale price. TO@
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

Mems Extra Heavy Fleece Lined
Underwear, best quality, 2Or
worth soc. Sale price, 80
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

Mems Extra Heavy Work Shirts,
all colors and sizes, worth 7Or
SO cents. Sale price, ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

Mems Hemstiched White Hand
kerchiefs, worth 10 cents. ~
Sale price, ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

Mems Extra Heavy Wool Sweaters,
s ssssh s soc. PRICE ss 39c to $l.0S
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-29

Mems Corduroy Pants, best quality
extra heavy, all sizes, CO 20
worth S. and $50. Sale price, spH'A|
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-20
First
National
Bank

twinkling in the sunlight, an officer
alights and walks over the sand dunes
inspecting, directing and advising. Two
camp followers. thinly clad and with
heavy can between them come down to
the acequia madre for water, a rurale
scout dashes out to the west his tall hat
bobbing along the skyline.
Back of All the Mountains.
Back of all this feeble action is the
great majesty of the mountains. They
have not stirred for centuries and no
man made crisis is going to disturb
their calm. They seem to have the dig
nifty of the ages in the wrinkles of their
folds, sheep paths wind from the foot
hills and are lost in the great beyond.
The eternal silence hovers over them
as the shadows of approaching evening
deepen.
Let Switzerland charge two bits a
look for her stingy, old Alps and the
Santa Fe sting you for dollar to see
the Grand Canyon. For real, CATCH as
catch-can scenery give me Ell Paso,
first last and forever, amen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-20
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of Soma IS particularly adapted
10 ladies and children, and beneficial IN
al cases in which wholesome, strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t Is perfectly safe at all times and
dispels colds, headaches and the pains
caused by Indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that ii IS the one
perfect family laxative which gives sails
faction to all and is recommended by
millions of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge of its ex-
celIence.
Its wonderful popularity. however, has
led interruptions dealers to offer nnita-
tons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore. when buying. to get It's beneficial
effects, always note the full name of the
Company-C California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-20

mountains are softened into undu1ating
curves and rolls. The ancient town is
stretched out. in an irregular line with
the squat, dun-colored adobe houses
looking like cubes of brown sugar
against the smoky gray of the foothills.
The old church tower points like a
prophetic finger to the sky. the bronze
statue of Juarez is profiled against the
sand wastes to the south. and the
campro santo, the sacred burying
ground, is scattered over the flat, like
spauls around an abandoned quarry.
As if in the hollow of giant hand,
ant like soldiers work industriously
throwing up Notifications to repulse
the rebel enemy. They work with the
zeal Of insects and scurry from place
to place, digging, stacking adobe
blocks, and shOveling sand into sacks
for improyised breastworks A car
riage drives up TO these Qualifications
with the glitter of the grand harness
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-20
Why Go To Switzerland When
You Can See as Much at Home?
Top sscraper Inspiration
By N. WALKER.

with a miniature little war going on to
lend action to the picture.
Not N .JOsh