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The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

sponded by producing Tho Star Spang-
led Banner" one of the finest vocal
skyscrapers In existence. Maryland was
also invaded during the civil war, but
the Confederate army passed through
the State both ways without stopping
Maryland is pleasant and picturesque
mixture of skyscrapers. colonial man
sions. darky cabins. and Carnegie libra
rtes pine forests. and country clubs. In
terurbans and OK carts. war colleges and
cathedrals. ante-beIlum society and mod
ern politics. II possesses the finest State
cong in the nation, and every true Mary
lander believes every word Of II.
tocpgnsht, lsiz b. Gsorys Astthsv Ad1u2l
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
Earthquake an Costa Rica.

san Jose. the capital OF Costa Rica,
and the surrounding country are reported
to have been very badly shaken by
earthquakes. which began early wednes-
day morning. Several buildings were
damaged. but no loss Of life was reported
This was the scene OF heavy earth
quake some two years ago in which
many lives and much property were lost.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
Jury Foreman Excused

Justice Anderson yesterday excused
John T. Hendrick as foreman Of the
grand jury and named Charles r. Ed
monston as foreman.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

/ INVESTMENTS.
8 PER CENT NET INCOME; GUAR
anteed: 15-year lease: 5000 cash will
buy this s2i.ooe property; win trade. BOX
81. Herald ofice.
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FOR SALE-FARMS.

50 ACRES RICH FARM LAND. READY
for crops, but Ave acres in timber;
good 7-room house and barns: much
on place; timothy sod: land lined: nine
miles out on BALTIC. Boulevard. / mile to
trolley; A.25o.
IS acres rich truck land. all ready for
plow: valuable large orchard; small s.
room house and barn: Z miles to BALTIC. I;
trolley miles 70 market: 1900.
GEO. c. WALKER. 6th and q SITS. NV.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

PERSON WITH SMALL AMOUNT TO
invest may acquire valuable interest In
a good business proposition; state wheth-
er services could be given. Address BOX
81, Herald ONCE.
FOR SALE-MOVING PICTURE THEA
ter: business section downtown; seats
800; clearing large profit. 20 Oxford
Building.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

Maryland has had an eventful history.
II had a private war II its own about
200 years ago and took an active part
in the Revolution. Baltimore was at
tackled in 1872 by the British and re-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

Artificial turquoiss Il made firm iyo5 which
shows no gain which = soaked IN a safurated solu-
ton Of nmmoniaeal copper oxide until the desired
color i obtsined.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

The serrian soserumeut has given an English
eumpzny . twenty-five year concczsion for . modern
slsushferhouss. nsztprssesins rlAni. and Ice fac-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

suit growing out Of hrs set IN = patch Of
heather and involving dzmzgss fired b. one judge
Al shIllinsz. has been fought thro1sh sir courts
N Essnd. hnsIy rezrhing ths court q ApDea.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

According to \ recent government estimate the
peat deposits Of the United States are extensive
CROUCH TO economically furnish heat and power to
the entire country for many yearA
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CHESAPEAKE & OHIO LINES.

go p N. daily-C. q o. SPECIAL. Sold train
to Cincinnati. with Pullman slespsB to LouiyiIls.
cinc1nnah IndianapoliS St. Louis. and cniaga
uio p N daiIy-F. =. v. LIMITED to tbs
ws.t, Southwest. and Northwest Pullman ieepsu
to Virginia Hot sTrinss Cfndnnati and Louisville.
Cincinnati sleeper open for occupancy 10 p N
c. a O. dining car service q IA carte.
Ones 81 Pa ave. Lzo st., and Union station-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

Six agricultural eKpernsut stations win be stab
lished IN Uruguay b. the gcFcrnnent which sreufn-
ally win by an acres q Land for saeA.
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''GOt My Sore Foot
in 1t Right!-TIz"
"a TIZ Bath, Ny Boy. TIz Bath
You Can't Beat 1t for Sore Feet,
Corns. and Bunions!'

Is this man tender-foot? No. He
is a joy-walker-one who uses TIZ and
gets from the feet a happiness one
never felt before
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
MONEY WANTED & TO LOAN.
PETS AND BIRDS.

FOR sALE-"FAULTLEss. HoUDANs.
This strain has been egg-bred from
trap-nest; records since APRIL 1880
have bred them q years for great lay
ers and u years for iarge-size. chalk
white eggs. These fowls are extremely
hardy, have neither down nor waffle to
freeze. and are the best Of all winter
layers IN open-front coops. "Faultiess''
strain Houdans have won every blue RIB
bon At New York. Boston. Chicago. and
philadelphia shows for past six years.
Eggs and stock sold on honor. Send 100
for the largest illustrated poultry cata-
logue ever issued II tells you how %
breed these fowl which average go eggs
q year apiece; II tells you how to net
N.000 year from 100 hens. p. r. MAC
AVOY. Secretary Houdan Club. Cam
orloge. n.
MALE AND FEMALE cANARIEs.
breeding cages. fancy poultry and In
eubators. dogs. rabbits. Guinea pigs.
white rats and mice. gold fishes &c.
scHMID's PET EMPORIUM. NJ nth
ST NV
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WINDOW & HOUSE CLEANING.

YOU'LL WEAR BILLIKENS SMILE
IL you have the Acme" do your win
dow, Office, and house cleaning. ACME
WINDOW CLEANING CO.. 81 G St NV.
Phone Main 7159
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE.
8. 100 EQUITY IN s-R. BRICK. RENT
ing. for so, trust 81 500, for one or more
clear lots, BOX 2F1l Station g.
FOR EXCHANGE -UNINCUMBERED
ground, near 18th St or Connecticut
ave extended. The growing end" OF
Washington. Any amount. from a few
thousand dollars worth up to S150.oo0,
for bona fide equities in city property or
desirable acreage. suitable for subdivi-
FULTON R. GORDON. Owner.
Specialist Suburban Realty
Colorado Building.
Main 525.
WILL TRADE EQUITY OF 1900 IN
two frame stores. central northwest.
rented for $50 for a home. FRANCIS
L. MCGEE, 1701 14th st. NV.
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FOR sAIE-HoUsEs.

FOR sAIE-HoUsEs.
FOR SALES MONTHLY. NO CASH;
s-room house, located on about 2 acres
houses. Price. $500. This property Is
one block for new trolley line. and will
greatly enhance in value House Is newly
papered and painted. See Owner, w. R
WILSON, Riverdale. Md.
FOR SALE-s23 MONTHLY. NO CASH
payment required: house. with rooms
and bath: basement with laundry, fur
mace heat; all rooms lighted with cleo
tricity and finished in white enamel:
lot. eoxl5o. inclosed. See Owner, W. R.
WILSON. Riyerdale, Md.
No CASH PAYMENT.
$50 monthly includes interest and prin-
cipal: new ten-room. bay-window brick:
large cellar; one block TO cars; Mount
Pleasant. Address INNOVATION. Her
aid ONCE
FOR sALElI Will FINANCE THE
building OF your home at Chevy Chase
you the house and ground at cost. elm
mating the middlemsn. Besides. you
control the design. the quality Of the
"'eFaf FnLfoS roS 'Re r. GS5sDoSshiB SSRBoN Owner.
Specialist Suburban Realty,
Colorado Building.
rel. Main s23l.
FOR COLoRED: NORTHEAST: NEW
modern brick. rooms and hath. fur
mace heat: strictly white neighborhood:
5000 monthly pays interest and princi-
pal. Address UNUSUAL, Herald once.
NO CASH PAYMENT: MODERN g.
room brick; both hot hot water and
heat: on Heights NV. blocks to cars:
$3.50 monthly paws interest and princi-
pal Address LUCKY. Herald once.
TO coLoRED-FTvE-Ro FRAME
house: water toilet. stable. large yard
to alley: white neighborhood. on the
Heights: on car line: Will exchange. Ad-
dress RTSMFT. Herald once.
FOR SALE-ATTRACTIvE. MODERN
eight-rooTn detached frame dwelling, on
two large lots: northwest section: big
bargain: easy terms. Address BOX 81
Hersld nrce
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TRUNK AND BAG REPAIRING.

TRUNKS. SUIT CASES. AND GRIPS
repaired: moderate prices; goods called
for and delivered. Washington Trunk &
Harness Co. 18th & II SITS. NV. NJ 1874
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FOR RENT-BUsINEss PURPOSES.

FOR RENr-DEsIRABLE OFFICE
and storage building: convenient to Cap
itol. Union Station. Senate Once Build
Ing: brick building IN splendid condition.
passenger and freight elevators. light
on all sides Of building: convenient 10 all
street car lines: occupancy can be given
March 8. 1873: now occupied by the
Census Bureau; Nos rs. 2so. and 25z 1st
st. NV: 400 square feet of floor space;
reasonable rental for long term lease.
JOSEPH I. WELLER,
Realty Broker.
6o2 + St NV. Washington. D. c.
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LOST AVID FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
-LosT-oLD ENGLIsH SHEEP DOG;
name on coilar. "Rasgs, 81. Preston
white legs Reward II returned to No.
lln X st. NV.
PERSONALS.
MRS. ORA FIELDS.
ms H ST. cAMA5H6f ~ 5T6F FrooR,.
YOUR PORTRAIT HAND PAINTED IN
BOX 5. Herald once.
RHEUMATIsM, STOMACH TROUBLE,
and Constipation cured by my special
treatment, consultation free.
ANNA K. SMITH. n. v. T.. SIS 2 st. NV.
MISS KATIE CAIN AND ASSISTANT
manicuring. nc 7th ST NV. Apt.
WoRKINGMEN-TH POINT DOES
not wholly satisfy. but use your eye;
suits, 8 TO $40: now amt that pie? One
price. JusTHs OLD STAND. SO D.
MISS WELLS AND ASSISTANT. MAN
tourists, 2Ds d Sc. NV. Apt 2 Hours.
q. m. to p. m.
HELP wANTED-MALE.
GOOD MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR
relief. VIRGINIA THEATER, s-F, q.
ooRsiAN-vIRGINIA THEATER. 3
F. g.
MAN OF GOOD ADDRESS. HUSTLER,
to solicit high-class advertising for ex-
elusive Observation-Disclosures Society:
fine opportunity for right party. 604
HIbbs Building.
WANTED BOYS TO DELIVER
Herald routes in Georgetown.
Apply 1915 Wisconsin ave.
FREE LESSONS IN TOUCH
TYPEWRITING AND PENMANSHIP.
Free lessons win be given limited
number OF ambitious young men now at
tending the eighth grade and high schools.
Those interested should apply At once 70
STRAYER'S BT SINESS COLLEGE.
Phone Main $3.50 Ninth and = sts NV:
IF YOU ARE AN AUTOMOBILE EX--
pert. you are never out of q Job. Good
men are In demand. all over the United
States. Our day or night course VIII pre-
pare you. Pays more than government
Jobs, and EMPLOYMENT Is SURE.
Think II ever and come and talk 20 US
about terms. THE AUTOMOBILE COLI
LEGE OF WASHINGTON, NC. 1876
1tth st. NV. For white students only"
AN INTELLIGENT PERSON MAY EARN pn
monthly eorrespordfng for nsvsrapers: no ean-
rtssns. Send for partieulaL PRESS srSDi-
CATE. Loekpurt. n. T.
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PROPOSALS

o. s. ENGINEER oFFTCE. % iTTH ST. NV
washinEton. d. C. Jan 2. lsI2-Sealed proposals
for furnishing and delivering building stone and
Portland cement WIN be neceiTed here until Il m
FEBRUARY q. isl2. and then publicly opened.
Information apphcation- W. C. LANGFITT,
ieut- Col. EnuS hz30N-fsc4 -
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

.LosT-oLD ENGLIsH SHEEP DOG;
name on collar. "Rtgs, jr.. Preston
Gibson. Washington:r dark body, four
white legs. Reward II returned to No.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24
sPINOLOGY.

For SPINAL. nervous. and chronic diseases os men
women and children Gail 0f District Nstioua
Bank BldG.. after go D
The Washington herald., 1912-02-24

aoNEY LOANED sALARIED PEOPLE,
Women keeping house and others, With.
out security. cdices IN al principal
eitiss. y. y. Tolmans r % - 18th m
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

millions of dollars in increased
crops from lands already under
cultivation, and more millions
from land now producing nothing
but weeds and considered entirely
worthless. Along with this in
crease in land production, will be
reduction in the expense of
draining and irrigating; because,
when hard subsoils are properly
shattered with explosives, the sur
plus water ia ling in rainy seasons
sinks down to the lower soils, and
does not need to be drained off.
Neither is it necessary in dry sea-
sons to provide water by means of
irrigating to keep the crops from
drying up, because the water
which has settled deep in the
ground during the heavy rains is
drawn up in the dry season by the
plant roots as they need it.
Continued next week.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

In rich, open soil that is pro
perly fortified, blowing will
break up the ground sufficiently
for many years, but eventually a
hard stratum, sometimes called
"plow hardpan" or "plow sole,"
forms just below the depth to
which the pillow reaches. This
"plow sole" must be broken up,
or the land will begin to fail
Even when pillow SOLE dos not
exist, land that has been bearing
crops for many years is wonder
fully improved, if the lower soil is
broken up and aerated once in
every six or eight years.
Land that has only thin sur
face soil underlaid by an lmper.
vious or partly imrervious sub
soil. sometimes known as "bard
pam" will not produce crops AT
all, or else only produce them in
very limited degree, or for a short
time only, unless the sub-oil be
thoroughly broken up. Wher,
the fertile surface soll is fairly
deep, attempts have been made TO
farm this land by means of drain.
age and irrigation, the surplus
water Of the wet season being
drained off, and the lack Of water
in the dry seoson beng overcome
by irrigation. This >vs en- Is On |
pensive, and at best gives only |
temporary relief, for in the END |
it tends to increase the thickness |
of the hardpan, and in some local
tiles may he rcsion>, lee FOR alkali |
soil. The heav, iat, of the wet |
season OF en- Cannot encl.ate tins |
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

Flows have been used for MANY
centuries to break up the sLrface
of the earth, so that seeds could be
easily planted and grow better;
but from the forked stick of the
savage to the great gan pillow of
the modern farmer, plows have
rarely broken up the ground salts
factorily to a depth great than
eight TO ten inches.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

dynamite have become generally
recognized. The Department of
Agriculture, the various agricuI-
turaI colleges, and men prominent
ly identified with farming in diff
ferent parts of the country, are
all now making a careful study of
this question in order to deter
mine the strength, quantity and
kind OF explosives, the most eff
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31
A Texas Wonder.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, removing gravel,
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, and all Irregularities of
the kidneys and bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder troub-
les in children. If not sold by your
druggist will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of $l.00. One small bottle is two
months treatment and SELDOM fails to
perfect cure. DR.. f. w. Hall, 2926
Olive street, st. Louis, Mo. Send for
Kentucky testimonials. Sold by drug
gists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

subsoil, so the water rusheS to the
low ground, carrying much of the
valuable surface soil with IT,.
There, still unable to sink through
the hardpan. it prevents blowing
until the water evaporates or
causes the seed to rot if it is al
ready in the ground.
In places where irIigating is
carried on extensively, the ground
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

in large cut stone structures. A track
is constructed along the proposed build
places the elements, columns. pilasters,
lintels, etc.
The manner of constructing the
stairways is interesting The flight is
cast in reinforced concrete as whole,
lifting loops of steel Icing left for the
attachment of the grab hooks of the
derrick, and then when needed. the
stairs are raised and set into the place
prepared for them.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31
Temperance People
Should Get Busy.

II behooves the temperance people to
get busy with their Congressman if they
hope to make the State local option
laws effective. The decision OF the U +.
S Supreme Court Monday, which le-
galizes shipments into "dry" territory
and compels tine railroads to carry it
whether they wish to or not, gives the
liquor interests every advantage and
virtually utilities State Legislation. -
Harrodsburg Leader.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

round water reaches The level of
the plants roots.
In some parts of the country,
ridges or I'd kr," are run at regu-
lar interval, .n or all of the higher
.r und, to keep the thin surface
soil from being washed a ay Con
siderable time and labor i requir-
ed to make ttrst' dIheS, us well as
10 keep them Ia shape, and the,
take up ground that should b
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

lced for many years by a few pro-
y'es,ive farmers in different parts
# The country. These men have
md wonderful res uts in the way
of increased crops on land already
under cultivation, and in trans
forming into excellent growing
and TN I which would have been
worthless without dynamite.
1t is only lately, however, that
the benefits from blowing with
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31
Simplified Concrete
Construction,

Improved methods of concrete con-
struction are shown by number of H.
Illustrations in the February Popular
Mechanics Magazine. The same forms
are used repeatedly, and the surfaces
of the concrete castings are as smooth
as If cut from stone. The different
members used in construction are cast
on the ground and left to dry until
needed, when they are raised into
place exactly as pieces are assembled
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

bearing crops. On land of this
kind, drainage, irrigation, dikes,
late blowing and rotting seed
could all be done away with il the
subsoil or hardpan were properly
broken up.
There is only one practical way
to upturn and aerate these lower
soils, or to shatter hardpan, and
that is by blasting.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

fective way of using them,and the
depth and spacing of the holes, for
best results. Farmers everywhere
are experimenting on their own
account. Many are already claim
ing that subsoil blowing with ex-
plosives will he a common custom
in few years, and will represent
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31
Card OF Thanks.

We wish thus publicly to express our
thanks to the friends who donated to
and patronized the Bazaar. Also to
DR.. Boone and Messrs. Perkins and
Seaton tor the use of their rooms. May
the year 1919 bring gladness and pros.
perity to you is the wish of the Presby-
terrain Aid Society of the church.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

sometimes becomes so saturated
that the water level rises close to
the surface. This makes the land
practically worthless for vegeta-
ton of any kind other than pas
turage. If alkali exists in the soil.
or is deposited by irrigation, no
crops can he raised when the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-01-31

Subsoil and hardpan can be
plowed just as effectively with ex.
plosives as surface soil can be with
plow, and just as cheaply, too,
for it is only necessary to do this
subsoil blowing once in a number
of years.
Blasting subsoil has l'een prac-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-26
SWANSON LEASES
 LAUNCH B. r. M. Will Pay Very Close Attention to the Shipping Business of
 the Sound

The launch B. F. NJ. has been leased to Capt. Swanson and John Johnson by Col. Willard and they will operate her on the sound this summer.
 They will be open for buSinr < tn make trips to any point on the sound but will pay special att"n- tion io the Port Wells trade.
 Capt. SwanSon is known to cv- rrybOdy in the district, having been around this section of Alas ka for more than 20 years and his friends are legion.
 The B. +. M. is easily the best launch making her home port along this section of the coast. She is equipped with a 36 h. D.. gasoline engine and has a speed better than nine miles per hour. She affords comfortable accom- m0dations for lady passengers as well as men and has a freight ca pacity sufficient to make her very useful on the sound. There are a number of prOspectOrs along the coast who will be sending shipments of ore to the local mill and Capt. Swanson is busy get ting in touch with them.
 If the petition for the establish ment of a mail route from Valdez to Port Wells and way points is granted by the department the B. F. M. will be among the bidders for th' contract. Capt. Swanson says he is out after the busi- ness and is going to get.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-26
U. 8. SECRET CODES
 FOR SALE IN PARIS

Washington, Feb. 26--The sec ret code of the State department can he bought in Paris at any time, according to Henry N. Hall of the New York World, who tes- tiflcd on the purchase of the French Panama canal.
 Mir. Hall presented the complete correspondence between the government and it's minister at Bogota, Colombia, prior to the Panama revolution. He declared part of this correspondence, re- lating to revolutionary matters, had been suppressed by Presi- dent Roosevelt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-26
MOOSE AT HOME"
 WELL ATTENDED
First of Series Of Social Events Given on Last Satur-
 day Night

The "At Home" of the Moose on Saturday night was attended by a crowd which comfortably flll- ed the commodious club rooms. The members of the lodge have d reputation for their hospital ity but they outdid their previous efforts on Saturday evening.
 Mesdames. Al. Grigsby, IT. p. Sullivan and s. Raymond proved delightful hosteSses. Card games were indulgcd and refreshments served during the evening. The Moose have just completed put ting the floor of the dancing room in tn" best possible condition and many enjoyed themselves until the arrival of Sunday morning put a stop in the festivities.
 The Moose are planning a ser irs of social evenings for their friends and will not permit of week passing without providing some form of entertainment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-26

Subscribe for the Prospector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-26
Darn Easy Night.

Tomorrow evening is darn easy night al the Orphcum. Also a fine change of program with extra numbers. A new photo slide will be shown. Lots of enjoyment SO don't forget it. Ten prizes award ed to lucky ticket holders. Sun day evening program repeated to- night for last time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-26
Weather Report.

Maximum temperature. 40 Minimum temperature. .t2 Mean temperature. ..26 Temperature at 6 D. m.. .i5 Clear, light breeze.
 K. M. BLADE, Observer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-13
BUSINESS REPORTS
GOOD FOR PAST WEEK
Bradstreet's Gives Elm
proved Sentiment For
Future" as Reason.

New York, July 13.-BradstTeet's says
today:
Favorable crop progress, improved SEN
timent as to the future. maintained ac-
tivitv in finished steel operations. some
growth in buying for fall, a eOncededlv
good half years business in textile
manufacturing. accelerated building op-
erations, and better retail trade, COM
prehend the favorable features revealed
by this weeks reports.
Collections are fair with positive
slowness existing in the south.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending July II were 252
against 10 last week and 1876 in the
like week of 1911 POP in 1910, 2O6 in
1909 and 25S in 1905. Business failures
in Canada for the week number %.
which contrasts with p for last week
and p in the like week of 1911.
Wheat, including flour exports from
the United States and Canada, for the
week ending July II. aggregate 2.495.-
407 bushels against 2,993,53S last week.
Corn exports for the week are 126,179
bushels against S3,272 last week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-13
Perfection oil Stoves

save half on fuel bills.
Laurie Hardware Co. 500 Mills St.