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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-11-07

1T Is a pleasure to tell you that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best cough medicine | have ever
used writes Mrs. Hugh Campbell Of
LaYonia, Ga. Il have used 1t with
all my children and the results have
been highly satisfactory For sale by
all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-11-07
Call for Bids.

Bids are being called for by the
park board of the city Of Salem for
the erection Of rest room in Marion
Square and Wilson avenue. Plans
and specifications can be seen at J.
NJ. Lawrence's grocery store.
11-6-3t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-11-07

1t isn't very long before the good
fellow" is a poor fellow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
H|LLMEn BREAK
EVEN WITH TARS
First Game Won by Norfolk,
but Second Goes to
Lynchburg.
sTARKE HAS HARD LUCK
Both Games stubbornly Con-
tested, and One Bingle Would
Have Changed Result.
Especial to The Tlmes-pispatch. ]

Lynchburg, Va. August 5.-Lynch-
burg and Norfolk broke even in a dou-
BILE header to-day, the locals losing the
first to-. and winning the second 4
to 2. Both games were stubbornly
contested, and neither was won until
the last man was out A single for the
locals in the ninth of the first would
have tied the score UP, and in the sec
ond clean single by either Curtis or
Murden in the ninth would have ac-
complished the same end. but both flew
out to the outheld.
Starke outpitched Finneran in the
first, for he would not have been
scored on but for two errors. while the
run of the Shoemakers came by hit
ting.
In the second the locals won by hit
ting Walsh in the pinches. This
should have been another shut-out but
for muffs by Hooker and Morrison in
the seventh. which gave Norfolk two
runs. The scores:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
HONAKER ENGAGED
AS FOOTBALL COACH
Speedy Virginia Quarterback Secured to Take
Charge of Richmond College Gridiron War
riors Mcneil Will Teach Baseball
Candidates of 1912

Athletics at Richmond College are
looking up. and the action os the gen
eral athletic association in securing
the services OF S. w. Honaker. OF the
University of Virginia, to coach the
football team this season leads to the
conclusion that the local institution
Will have a team which will give 4
most excellent account OF itself.
Horny. as he was known at the
university, is one of the fastest backs
ever playing on any eleven In this
State. He knows the value OF speed.
especially in the new style game. and
he knows football. He Will be able to
get the most out of the men for the
very good reason that nc is personally
likable and in addition his experience
in running the Virginia team gives
him the advantage of knowing the
best manner in which to produce re-
suits.
W. S. Mcneil. Richmond College. %.
has been engaged to take charge or
the baseball team next season, Nc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
C OOBERS LOSE
LAST TO RED SOX
Hit and Run Used Effectively,
Bewildering Cockade City
Ball Tossers.
BRUCKMILLER PROVES EASY
Hannifan's Home Run, Driving
In Two Ahead of Him, Respon-
sible for Petersburg's Runs.

Petersburg, Va, August 5-Danville
won the last game OF the series from
Petersburg by hitting Bruckmiller
hard and giving the finest exhibition
of the squeeze play seen on the da-
mond this season. Three times with
men on third base did tho Champs
work the hit and run play success
fully. and even tho home rooter was
compelled to loudly applaud the work.
Perryman was 8 puzzle to the Cioob-
ers up to the eighth inning. holding
them down to four scattering hits,
and in the eighth, after two hits had
been made. n fast double killed hopes
of scoring.
In the ninth Hannifan Knocked a
h hUn'e Gun, orih ne two runs aheaa OF
and Booze was given his base. filling
the bases. Guiheen ended the sus-
pense by Srounder to Schrader The
score:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06

ruthers pitched the ST Louis team
into the worlds championship. de-
feating the Chicago National League
team at the time. Carruthers was a
Chicago boy. He played baseball on
and Off, but never attained distinction
until he went with the st. Louis team.
Although he pitched with his right
arm he batted left handed.
President Charles Comiskey paid the
Famous old-timer great tribute when
informed of the death of the veteran.
Bobby Carruthers was one of the
greatest pitchers ever known" he said
he was bought by st. Louis from Min
neapolis and pitched for me with the
st. Louis team In 1854. 1885 and 1886.
After this he was sold to Brooklyn.
Since then he had been out of the
big league. but he has worked as an
umpire. Carruthers was one of the
sreateat batting pitchers over saw
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
TINKER BENCHED
BYFRANK CHANCE
Cubs shortstop Suspended for
Season and Fined for Indif-
ferent Playing.

Chicago. August 5.-Joseph Tinker.
shortstop of the Chicago club. of the
National League. was suspended for
the rest of this playing season and
fined $3.50 to-day for indifferent field :
ing as charged by Manager Frank
Chance. Tinker's failure to pursue
Daubert's short fly in the sixth inning
of to-day's game with Brooklyn was
charged by Chance with responsibility
for two runs and the manager rebuked
Tinker with all the force for which
he is noted.
IF you don't ike my fielding why
don't you send some one else out
there?" returned Tinker whereupon
the shortstop was hastily ordered from
the game. Chance Immediately tele-
graphed Johnny Evers who is regain
ing his health in the Adirondacks to
hurry on TO join the team and Evers
may be here to face New York in the
frst game. Immediately after the
game Chance held a conference with
President Murphy and Tinker's sent
ence was pronounced
Zimmerman is said to be slated for
the berth made vacant by Tinker's re-
moval.
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STANDING or THE CLUBS.
Pittshurg. Anrnst -. -

Pittsourg. August Sin one of the
best games seen here for many day.
Pittsburg to-day defeated New York
by score Of To /. The all-around
piayins OF both teams was OF gilt
edged order. Carey distinguished him
sell at bat and In the field. His home
run ~ 'he sixth inning practically won
the game for Pl,tsburg. In Tho nIntb
he saved II By making n great one.
hand catch OF ny from Herzogs bat
a man was on base at the time. and
hhd the ball escaped him. It is likely
another story would have to be told.
Leiheld was hit on the arm by Mar
guard In the seventh inning and so
severely Injured that he was com
PEELED 10 retire. Score:
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BOBBY CARRUTHERS
ANSWERS LAST CALL
Famous Pitcher of Bygone Days Succumbs to
Nervous Breakdown in Peoria Manstay
of ST. Louis When That Team Won
Worlds Baseball Championship

Peoria. ILL.,, August 5.-Robert Car
Suthers. one-time famous baseball
player, died at st. Francis Hospital, In
this city, today.
Carruthers was taken to the hos
pital about five weeks ago suffering
at that time with nervous breakdown,
from which he never recovered.
Mrs. Carruthers, his two brothers,
and one sister were at the bedside
when the end came. Carruthers In
late years has acted as umpire in the
Three-I League. The body will be
taken to Chicago for burial
Carruthers. pitching for Comiskey's
st. Louis teams I'm 1884. 1855 and 1885,
was considered one of the best right
handed twirlers of his time He was
the first man to take the measure of
Captain Ansons invincible Chicago
White Stockings. In 1886 Bobby Car
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STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
WHERE THEY PLAY MONDAY.
Roanoke mt DnnvilIe.
Richmond mt LynchburE.
Petersburg mt Norfolk.
BY GUS NIALnERr

On diamond literally covered with
mud and water the Colts managed
yesterday to break their losing streak
In the last game of the series with
Roanoke. trouncing the Tigers. who
proved to be anything but good mud
larks. Is to 8.
The crowd was small because few
had the temerity to risk a trip TO the
ball park. even though 1t was told
in the cards that the Colts were due
TO win. The stay at homes showed far
greater wisdom than those who Jour
neyed forth. for hardly had the game
begun. when the rain which has been
stored up for. lo these many DAYS.
began to descend. To be specific the
shower began toward the close of the
third inning. and by the time tho
locals came UP for their half of the
fourth. veritable torrent was turned
loose.
Cruelty to Animals.
To the unfeeling II must have been
funny. but to the more kindly dis
posed it looked like q case of cru
city to animals. and IL the members
of both clubs survive their experience
they need have little worry of what
the future has In store for them. The
way the fellows foated around over
the diamond and in the outer works
was ,eral education in the art of
lodging sSnudholes, only some of the
Continued on Third Page.)
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HIGHLANDERS COME BACK

New York, August 5.--After losing
seven straight games to the Cleveland
Maps, the Highlanders won to-day the
last of the series by a score of to T.
The locals scored their runs in the frst
four innings, getting but one scratch
hit from Knapp in the last five innings
During the first two innings Gregg
gave five passes, hit batter. made
two wild pitches and allowed three
singles and home run. Ford gave
four passes and allowed thirteen hits.
Score:
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ST. LOUIS TROUNCES
CHAMPS ONE. TIME,
After Fourteen Defeats at Hands Of Mack
men This Season, Final Game Goes to
Western City When Hits Are
Bunched OFF Coombs.
LAKES EFFECTIVENESS COUNTS

Philadelphia, August 5-After being
oefeated fourteen straight times by
Philadelphia this season. st. Louis
hnaily succeeded in turning the tables
to-day. winning to /. Lake was very
effective. especially with men on the
bases. while the visitors punched hits
on Coombs, with battery and field
Ing errors. Barry had his leg hurt by
fast grounder off Hogan's bat In the
second Inning, and left the game.
Score:
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CONTINUED on. Second Pagn,7
Hermitnee Golf Tournament.

the green's Committee OF the Her-
mitage Golf Club has posted notice
OF medal-play handicap tournament
tinue through Saturday, August IL
Each players two best rine-bole
scores during those days will be added
together and tho handicap deducted.
suitable prizes will be awarded for
the three lowest net scores Of .e,ah !.
teen holes. The golf links as we'll as
the tennis courts are alive with. play
ers every afternoon. and new members
arc being received nearly every day.
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PIRATES WIN AGAIN.
GOING TO SECOND
Giants Overcome in Great Fielding Contest, in
Which Both Teams Share Honors.
Lelheld Hit on Arm by Mar
guard, and Retires.
CAREY'S HOME RUN is FEATURE

han Double play-HuEgins to Kone,chy
Left on ba5es-Boston. 8; st. Louis. 10. Hits
on Tyler. in 1i-s innings; OFF Mattern. .
IN 10 inning. First base on bal!s-on Har-
mon b; on Tyler. 10 struck out-By Har-
mon s. By Tyler. 5. Balk-Tyier. Time of
game. 2.oo. Cfmpires. Johnstone ana Eason.
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DE 7OIT GAINS ON ATHLETICS

Boston. August 5.--Detroit came back
to-day. winning the last game of the
series. to {. New local records. and
records for the league this season In
attendance. were made, to-day's crowd
of $1,000 people standing as the great
est for single day. and swelling the
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AMERICAN TEAM
WINS FIRST TINE

Maidstone, England. August 5.--The
Germa ntown Cricket Club won It's first
victory of Its English tour to-day by
defeating the Mote Cricket Club by
eight wickets. To the American total OF
$50 scored In the first inning yester-
day, the Mote Club replied with 1877
runs, and following this made 157. the
win.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
WASHINGTON LOSES LAST

Washington. August 5-Chicago de-.
feated Washington to-day In the final
game of the series. to 7. Both sides
used three pitchers. The batting ot
Lord and Mcconnell and the formers
fielding were features. Score:
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EIGHTH INNING RALLY

St Louis. August 5-An eighth in
Ming rally, in which four runs we're
scored. enabled st Louis TO win from
Boston to-day. TO (. Tyler for Bos-
ton. passed ten local players and
allowed eight hits. Score
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STANDING OF ruE CLUBS.

tour days series count to $1,000. De-
trott got to Karger at the start for
.hree runs. and he was succeeded in
the second inning by Pape. who was
hit hard at times. Score:
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American League

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
Chicago, 8, Washington, z.
Cleveland, Z, New York. 8.
Detroit, ~ boston, 4.
st. Louis, ~ Philadelphia, 4.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

At Savannah: Savannah. L; charless
At Columbia; Columbia, 4: Albany. D.
At jacksonville: First game--,jacka
sonville, o. S, a. l., T. Second gan,e~ys
Jacksonville. o; s. A. L, A. 49,
J, at Columbus: Columbus. O.: Macon, q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
CUBS GOING DOWN

Chicago. August 5.-Brooklyn bunch
ed hits off all three of ChicaEo's
pitchers to-day and won, 8 to &.
Schultz made his fourteen home run
Of the season In the fourth inning.
Score.
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'Batted for Bruckmiller in ninth.
xBruckmil1er out: hunted third styike.
Score by innings: r.
Petersburg 80. ..00AoOOo "a
Danyl1e ..... .....0o00l1 04I-7
summary: Two base hits-Grifln, 2:
Kaufman. Mace, Laughln. Three base
hit.-Uackson. Home run-Hannifan
stolen oases-Bowen. Schrader Dou-
BILE plays-Anthony. Guiheen. Keliher:
Laughlin and Guihoen; Bowen, Grimm
and Cooper. Bases on balls-off Bruck-
miller /: OF Perryman. @ Left on
Struck out-by Bruckmiller 2: by Per-
rymnn. 4. Time OF game two hours
Umpire. Henderson Attendance, 2500
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c,,,,,., 80. 80 - =. .''''''o w " l wv VI
summary; Runs-Shotton. Austin. Laporte.
Schwe!tzer. Thomas. Two-base hiiE-Mur-
ply, schweitzer. Thrcc-baEc hit-Thomas
sacrifice hits-Stephens. Laporte Left on
naee6-St. Louis, 3; Philadelphia, I. Double
plays-Wailacc to Laporte TO BLACK. f,oombs
to Collins to McInnls: Thomas to Baker
Fist base on balls-On Lake. l: OFF Coombs
D, FIRST base on errors-St. Louis. /: Phlla-
deIphia. l. Struck out-By Lake, 8; by
Coombs, ?. Time OF game. 1:i5 Umplres
Egan and Evans
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Chicago
Washington.
Totals :. IS IL ,7H . Total. ...NIoN1s :
&c Waikar lsft eoid

Totals as IA ,7lt Totals ...afo YIs :.
&C. Walker. left field
tBatted for Becker in eighth.
Score by innings: r.
Washing on .................O 4Oo3ooon5
Chicago Observation-Disclosures n4oooo a .,
summary: Runs-schaefer Elberfeld Nc
Bride. Gessler (2l. Conroy. street. Lord 10Y.
callahan. Bodie t2). Mcconnell (e), Collins
Two-hnse ht-Tannehili. Sacri0cc hits.
Callahan. Tanneh!ll. Conroy. Sacrifice Nv
Mcbride Stolen bases-Lord, Callahan. c.
walker. Payne. Double play-Iord TO Col
Inns. Left on hases-Chicago. g Hits-Ofr
Hughes. in 2l-3 Innings; off Becker. 8 In
b2-a Innings: on Gray in 1 inning: off
Iange. In lbs innings. on Hoylik, s In
i-a innings: off Young. In Il-s innings
First base on halis-On Hughee /; OFF BECK
or. q off Horlik. 4 First base on error.
Washington. /. Struck out-Ry Hughes. /.
ny Becker. 4; ny LANCE l. by Hovik, S; by
Young, /. Hit by pitcher-Bv Ianrs I
lGessier). Time OF game. 3:iS Umpir.s.
Connolly and Parker.
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z hai'ed Tor sheckaf

Score by innings: p.
BROOKLYN .......................o : o q , o o 2-s
Chicago .......................la OF Oo1l-5
Summary; Rurs-Tooley. Dauhert (2).
Wheat t:l. Davidson. couison. Rucker.
shecHard. schultz go. SAFER Hoffman. Two
base h!ts-Hofman t2) Doyle. Schultz. II.
2immernsln ThrHe-bsse hit-Davidson
Home run-Schuite. Sacrifice hi;s-schuIte
J. Zimmerman. Reulbach Shecka-d stolen
bases oulson t2l. Davidson (e) Double
piay-H. Zimmerman to Safer Left on bases
Chicago. 10; Brooklyn. :. Hits-Or Reul-
bach, in innings: of Richter. in in
niHgs; or Mcintyre. in inning. First
base on balis-on Reulbach j: OFF Rucker,
3: OF Richter. ! Struck out-Dy Eucker. !:
By Reuloach. :: BY Richter, l. Hit by
picher-By Reulbach, (Coulson). wild
piiches-Rucker, Richter Time Of game
i:5o Empires oDay and Emslie.
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tBatted for Kaler In fourth.
.Batted for Knapp In ninth.
Score by innings: R.
Cleveland Observation-Disclosures 0If1e-7
New fork ..............-........$ ! o o o IS
Summary; Rnns-Oison (2), jackson. Ball
Mills Turner. Fisher. Daniels (a). Hemphill.
Chase az, Cree. Knight. Hartzei Two-bas
hits-Jackson, Knapp, Birmingham. Three
base hit-F!sher. Home run-Knight sacri-
fee hit-Gardner. Stolen bases-Jackson,
Daniels. Chase. Double plays-Olson to Tur-
ner TO Laioie: Chase to Knight; Krapn TO
Olson TO Iaioie Left on bases-New York
IL: Cleveland 6. First hase on errors-New
York, l. Cleveland. 3. Hits-OH Gregg, 1 in
innings (none out IN the third off Kaier.
in inning: off Knapp, in innings First
base on bals-On Gregg. 8; off Knapp. {: of
Ford I. Struck out--By Gregg, /; by Kaler.
/: by Krapp. >; by Ford. S, Hit by pitcher
BY Gregg. l Sweeney Wild pitches
Gregg (2). Pissed ball-sweeney. Time OF
game. 2i2. Umpires, o'Loughin and Mui-
len
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'Batted for Phelan in ninth.
-fBatted for Starke in ninth.

Norfolk ........ o o 20 1 i o o %
Summary: Two-base hit-Stein. Sac
rifce hits-Dodge. Stolen bases
Heating. Krebs. zanelli and Stocks
dale. First base on errors-Lynchburg
/; Norfolk. 2. Left on bases-Lynch-
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National League

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
New York, II PittsburR, 3.
Phiindeiphin-CincinnnH rain.
brooklyn. g; Chicago. 3.
BoSton, ~ st. Louis, ..
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APPALACHIAN LEAGUE.

AT Asheville: First game-Ashevilla
2; Bristol Z. Second game-Asheville,
8; Bristol 1
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'''.''''''9 p IT. u ~ WdEEeT,
Fletcher. Two-base hit-wagner. Three
base hit-Byrne. Home run-Carey sacri-
hcs hits-clarke. Miller (2) Stolen bases
Devore. Fletcher. Double piey-Leiheld TO
GioEon to Flynn Left on bases-Pittsburg
q: New York. 8. First base on errors-P!tts-
burg, ?. Hits-On Leiheld. 5 In : innings;
on Ferry. IN innings: OF Marquard. in
innings: off Crandall ? in l inning Firs,
base on bslls-On I.e!feid. 81 off Marquard
G: OF crandaii, !. Struck out-By I.eiAed
2; by Marquard. s; BY Crahdall l. Hit by
pitcher-By Marquard. ! Uelaeld) Time
OF game. i:5o Ump!res. KLEIN and Brennan
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Boston
Totals Ia "A n 20 , Total

summary: RunSi-EngIe Speaker ~,
gardner. Drake. Jones' Cobb. Delehanty f0'
Moriarity, Stanage. Two-base hits-DraLc
sl"nhEe. Delehanty Speaker. Sacrince hit
BUSH Stolen bases-Cobb Gardner Double
plays-Bush to o'Leary to Deiehanty: war
ner TO E'nsle, Left on basns-Boston IL: De-
troit' Z. Hits-On KarEer. in 1 Inning. M,
zane 10 In innings, First base on bans
OF karser /; OFF Pape. Il; on Willett. &
FIRST base on error-Detroit /. struck ONT
by karser. !: by Pape. 2; by wiiiett. a. Hill
oy pitcher-By Karger. 1 (Stanage) Wild
pitch-Pape. Buk-Pape. Passed bali
Stanage Time OF game. 1868. UmpIres. Di,
neen and Perrlne e,
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PHILADELPHIA.
st. Loms.

Totals 80 = ls Totals ...3i u is >
sBatted for Derrick In ninth.
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Cleveland.
New York.
Totals IA 10 a4lt Totals ...26 S:

Ran for Lajoie In ninth.
tBatted for Kaler In fourth
tBatted for Knapp In ninth.
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PIttsburg.
New York
Totals ...a' 7Nis Totals ..so IA i

'Nsn .or Le!fie!d In seventh.
tBatted for Vanguard In eighth.
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Brooklyn,
Chicago.

Totals ..5s 10 2 10 / Totals ...2s Il a IL 2
IL Zimmerman. second base.
re. zimmerman. third base.
'Batted for Richter In eighth.
zBajted for Sheckard in eighth
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by innings:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-12
SALOONS ARE DEFEATED IN
TUCUMCARI JUSTICE ELECTION

Tucumcari, y. NJ. Jan. 1.-THE re-
suit of the election for justice of the
peace and constable in this precinct
was Justice of peace E. z. Winters,
33s votes; W. H Slaughter. IS; Fred
White, for constable, 324. Winters held
the office last term, and a hot fight
was made against his reelection by the
saloons because of some Of his rulings
In the past.
A cottage owned by c. A. Hines, and
a cottage belonging to Mexican, on
the north side Of town, were entirely
destroyed by fire.
A move is ON to purchase a new
automobile engine for fire fighting,
as the present equipment is entirely
inadequate. At meeting of the de-
partment, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: A D.
Pankey, chief; Marion Parrish, assist
ant chief; S. T. Hopkins. secretary
treasurer: r. I. Patterson, Roy Welch
and Frank Donohue. trustees.
Invitations are out for a dance to
be given at the Evans opera house
Thursday night The Tucumcari or
chestra will furnish music The basket
bali games between the teams of the
high school viii be played at the same
place Friday night.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs s. T Hop
kins was operated on for appendicitis,
rallying from the operation At last
reports, a favorable outcome seemed
likely.
W. n crofford, who was brought
home from Memphis Tenn, where he
had undergone a serious operation. is
reported improving.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-12
FORT BLISS IS TO
GET 4 LIGHT PLANT
Col. Sharpe Notified That
His Request for Appro-
priation Is Approved.

Col A c. Sharpe, commander Of
Fort Bliss, has received notice from
the war department that his request
for an appropriation to install electric
lights at the fort in place of the old
fashioned oil lamps had been allowed
The list Of allotments as published car
ried one for Fort Bliss for an electric
light plant, the minimum cost to be
$1,000 and the maximum $4,000
Owing 10 the presidents orders for
retrenchment IN all branches of the
government the allotment may not be
available at once. Col Sharpe say 5,
hut he hopes to have the new electric
lights substituted for the antiquated
ri lamps soon The lights viii be in
stalled in all of the buildings and viii
also be used for lighting the grounds
Two plans are being considered for
the lighting scheme at the post when
the allotment becomes available One
IS to connect with the FL Paso power
plant and the other is to install dyna-
isos to be operated by the machinery
slready in place at the fort for pump
ing water from the wells.