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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26

~ EW OF US realize how life is sim
plified by good roads. The fact
= that a good path leads from one
place to another means ID that it Will
save us time and strength getting be-
tween the two places; % that some
one made II.
There was born nearly two centuries
ago into the family OF poor WorklnS
people, a son, who was named John
Metcalf. At the age Of six John was
afflicted with smallpox, which de-
He used to grope about the house,
learning how to find his way by re-
membering the order of the doors, the
wall, the mantelpiece- When he had
gan in the same way to learn the lit
tie village where he lived In three
years he could find his way alone to
any part of the town without help.
Being an active boy, he Joined in all
the sports Of his companions He
learned to climb trees, to swim, to ride
q horse, and to do many other things
that showed the unusual activity Of his
mind.
one night a man met him and asked
the way to q neighbOring town. John
offered to go with him. He led MIN
across fields and mOoPs, through lit
tie lanes and by-paths, and brought
him to the door of the inn where the
gentleman was to stay.
Samuel Smiles I'm telling this story,
relates that the gentleman remarked
10 the landlord of the inn that the boy
had probably been drinking.
why asked the landlord.
judge so from the look Of his
Why" said the landlord, "the boy
is stone blind"
call him in again" said the gen
teman.
Are you really blind. my boy2p
1es, sir, from my sixth year"
Had / known that I would not have
come over that road with you for a
hundred pounds
And /, said John. would not have
lost my way for a thousand pounds"
Inau ne was not afraid to travel
however, Is shown by the fact that he
went alone by steamer to London To
help pay his expenses he took his fiddle
WIN him. and by playing earned many
a penny now and then.
from the fact that John was fond
OF gong about as freely as one who
OF the roads that led from town to
town over England When. by an act
OF parliament, 1t was decided to con
stTuct turnpike road in the north OF
England John offered to undertake
tne WORK ollnd as he was. and to con
struct a satisfactory roadway. He Sc
cured me contract and began In
lnoIoughIy businesslike way to become
, a road constructor.
For thirty years that blind man went
on building highways and bridges He
became an expert judge Of soil forma-
ton. ne learned to survey and to
cessfully.
At the age Of seventy he gave up this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
Dinners and LunoIeons

Mrs. W. r. Brown will be hostess
of the Saturday Luncheon club on Sat
urday, March g.
Mrs Guy l. Warren entertained
with a delightful luncheon on Satur-
day at / o'clock at the Harvey house
In honor Of Mrs. Malcolm Mastellar
and Mrs W II. Bullock. Of Providence,
r. T. Mrs Mastenar has come to Fl
PasO recently to make this city her
home
This was the first OF a series Of
parties which Mrs. Warren expects to
give TO her friends.
The center Of the table was deco
rated with a cut glass bowl Of vio-
let's and violets and ferns were scat
tered over the table. A delicious six
course luncheon was served The
place cards were white. tied with vlo-
let ribbons and covers were laid for
u guests
Miss Mabel Falvey was hostess Sat
urdav of the Saturday Luncheon club.
The table was lovely with decorations
Of violets and a six course luncheon
was served.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
SEEK A CROSSING
IN PECOS CANYON
Telephone Line Connecting
COmstOck and Lang
try COMPLETED.

Lsngtry, Texas Feb. 26.-The coun-
y commissioners have appointed a
board Of road reviewers to locate a
crossing on the Pecos canyon for the
new county road from Langtry. This
board consists OF Messrs. Graham, Tip
petit and ingram. together with w. H
Dodd, commissioner from this precinct
and jim King, county road superin-
tendent. spent an entire day going over
the proposed road and in locating the
best crossing OF the Pecos The build
ing OF this road viii mean a great deal
TO Langtry. Tt will give the people OF
the Blue Hills country a much better
and shorter route TO the railroad and
viii provide a shorter route 10 the O..
H. railway for the towns Of Ozona and
Sonora
The COmstOck -Langtry telephone line
is completed from ComstOck TO the
PecOs. and the construction crew is
now working to a connection out Of
Langtry. A meeting viii be held to
organize a company, Monday night. Of
ficers will be elected and stock appOr-
toned. after which application viii be
made for a charter
A great deal of work has been done
the past two weeks on the local park
The work has been done by the Moth
ers club, and as a result the place
now presents @ much better appear
ance-
A large party of mounted customs
inspectors were in town this week
They have been scouting the country
between COmstock and this place and
1t is rUmOred here that the G. Il
viii begin the extension OF the auto
matte block signals from this place
to SandersOn In a short time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
LUMP SUGAR
Natures Remedy for Children

Every mother knows the difficulIy
Of getting her children to take meals !.
cines. and appreciates the value OF
sugar as means Of rendering the
dose paIatabIe. A dash OF peppermint
on g Jump Of sugar VIII OFTEN cure
stomach ache more e1tecrlFe-y lnan q
dose Of parag Oric-
The most stubborn colds sore
thrOats and bronchial coughs ylelo
promptly 10 the healing action oI
few drops OF virgin oil Of pine, taken
with sugar. This is so pleasant 10 the
taste that the little folks are eager
FOR III and so Immediate is It's acrlon
that any cold that is durable viii be
completely broken up by il inside OF
p hours
older folks can use oil Of pine to
equal advantage. II may be procured
~ any drug store IN sealed half ounce
walls bearing the label OF the Leacn
Chemical Company, of Cincinnati
ohio. Mixed with a couple Of ounces
o. glycerine and a tumbler full OF pure
Whiskey. the contents Of one OF these
walls win keep an entire family free
from colds and bronchial troubles Tor
2 year,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
FL PasO People Receiving the Full
RenefIf

FL PasO People Receiving the Full
There have been many cases like the
following in FL Paso. Everyone re-
tates the experience OF people we
Know These plain. straightforward
statements win DO much toward re-
neVing the suffering Of thousands.
such testimony viii be read with in
Jerest by many people
Mrs. c. 3. Taylor, 2415 Texas ST.. FL
Paso. Texas. SAYS. You are at liberty
TO continue using my previous en-
dOrsement Of Doans Kidney Pills.
Whenever 1 have occasion TO use a
kidney medicine I have taken Doan's
Kidney Pills with excellent results. I
was in bad shape with rheumatic
twinges. being unable to move. II i
took cold I was sure TO have a more
severe attack. During the winter OF
1906 I was hardly able to do anything
and the first cold weather I con-
tracted a cold. At that time I had the
good fortune 10 hear Of Doan's Kidney
Pills, and their use restored me to
good health. This remedy can be OBJ
tanned at Kelly & Pollards Drug
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FOster-Ailburn Co, Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
Cards

Friday afternoon Mrs. l. J. Bryant
was hostess at a delightful card party
in honor Of her sister. Mrs. F. U.
Morton, and Mrs Joshua GoIdthorpe.
both Of Pittsburg, Pa After the game
q salad course was served.
The first prize, a hand embroiL-
cred bag. was won by Mrs. Marion
Robertson. The consolation prize,
hand embroidered belt. fell to Mrs
Frank Turner. The guest prizes were
drawn work handkerchiefs, presented
to Mrs Morton and Mrs. GoldthOrpe.
Those present, besides the guests Of
honor, were; Mesdames Battelle
White, Marion Robertson, Frank Tur-
ner c, H. Shapley, H =. Christy, G.
H Holloway. G. W. Dennis, c. L
Steenberger. II. A. Bell, c. J. Anstrand,
T. H. Todd; Misses ImOgene Robert
son Corinne Clark Robinson.
An enjoyable affair Of the week was
the bridge party given on Friday af-
ternOon by Mrs. v p. Stafford at her
home on Montana street
The drawing room was decorated in
pink and the library In red The din
ing room was in yellow. The table
was partly covered with q center
piece and doilies Of FlOrentiue lace.
A large cut glass vase filled with jon
quils graced the center Of the table,
while crystal candlesticks holding yell
low candles completed the color
scheme.
The players were seated at the small
tables and the guests arriving later
were seated at the dining table A
two course luncheon was served
The first prize was won by Mrs
William Cook, the second by Mrs.
George lie Baron, and the consolation
fell to Miss Vancey.
Miss Florence Reed viii be hostess
Of the Beta-Beta club on Wednesday
afternoon at her home on East Rio
Grande street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
El Pasoans Away

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mum and daugh-
ter. Miss Ada, who have been visiting
in California. are now the guests OF
Mrs. Munn's sister Mrs. F. c. Ora
ham, en- route to their home in Dem
yer, colo.
j. II. Cummings mas left for Albu-
qUerque, where ne viii make his
home.
Mrs. D. Hurley has left for Tucum-
carl, n. NJ, on a visit TO friends.
Mrs. F. A. Sullivan leaves today for
visit of several weeks in Ocean
Park, Cal.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. ". Christy and baby
daughter left Sunday for Mexico City,
where they viii reside.
Mrs. r A. Sullivan left today for
Ocean Park, Cal
Frank French left today for Lon
don, England.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26

Thousands Of people have learned so
well how sure and dependable Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets are for all stomach
ms that they are never without pack
re at home ard at the office. and upon
any Indication that the stomach IS
little weary, they take a Stuarts Tab
let after each meal for a few days until
the digestive organs get rested up
again.
This is a splendid plan to follow and
ALWAYS results in much good The ap-
petite IS improved. the food is relished
more. your sleep is more refreshing
ana YOUR disposition viii make you
friends instead OF enemies
For Indigestion. Sour stomach, Belch-
fnr Gas. Coated Tongue, Intestinal In
5f e-asffon and all Stomach Disorders and
Pe}ns-or for Loss OF Appetite-noth-
me is better than Stuart's Dyspepsia
-eb1ets for sure and instant relief
re- them freely-they are as harm
les as sugar would be-and are by no
means 70 be classed as medicine" They
nave no effect whatever on the system
e~cenf the benefits they bring YOU
Through the proper digestion Of your
All drug stores sell Stuarts Dyspep-
sIs Tablets The price is so cents per
BOY III YOU wish to try them before
purchasing. address F. A. Stuart Co. $50
Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich. and a
trial package wiz be sent you free
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26

a RED HAT may induce the peer
"A less one Of Democracy to be
interviewed. but it doesn't
have the same effect upon the consul
de Mexico. Quite the reverse, but
senior z. C. Leorente can put it all
over the ". J. Of Lincoln, Neb-. when
it comes to bowling from the waist
line.
A most charming bow and llumi-
mating smile, and the Mexican consul
put himself absolutely at the service
of the red hat, but. in the same breath.
denied the presence OF any news
either here. there or anywhere. con-
corning anything past, present or fu-
ture- The query as to the demand for
the city Of Juarez to surrender was
dismissed with an eloquent shrug OF
the shoulders and raised eyebrows
Picking the ashes from his cigar,
as only one OF the Latin race can. he
said "Ah. there is no truth IN that.
absolutely. I have heard nothing at
all in regard to it,"
A Smile and ShruE
Questions about the presence Of the
Vasquistas below Juarez brought an
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
Out of Town Visitors

J. c. Pearson, an old resident Of
SheIbyville. Ind. is in FL Paso. on a
visit to his brotherinlaw, r. H. Bishop.
This is Mr.. Pearson's first visit south
and west He will visit on his return
trip. San Antonio. Houston. Galveston
and New Orleans. The latter part Of
the week he viii go to Douglas. Ariz..
where he Will visit H. J. Bishop and
wife.
S. B. Cowden. a prominent railroad
man Of Nashville, Tenn, returned to
his home in that city Sunday morn
ing after a visit with his uncle. J. C.
Ferguson and family Of s1S Lee
street
Miss lilly shneider Of Chicago. is
visiting her cousin, Mrs L NJ Talpis,
Of 702 North Santa Fe street.
Mr. and Mrs. s. c. May. Of Chicago,
arrived in the city Saturday en- route
to Mexico city. but decided to go to
Los Angeles instead.
DR.. H. A. Hart, L. S. examining sur
geon, and ex-surgeOn Of the state OF
Ohio. accompanied by Mrs. Hart spent
several days in the city en- route to
Los Angeles.
Capt. and Mrs. Alfred Aloe and little
son, Robert, who was III with scarlet
fever, will leave Monday for Yancou-
yer Barracks, Wash.
Miss Tiuy Schneider is the guest OF
her cousin, Mrs. I. NJ. Talpis.
Mrs. F. V Morton and Mrs J. Cold
throp, OF Pittsburg, Pa, are visiting
in FL Paso.
DR.. G. Hill, of Las Cruces, is in FL
Paso.
NJ Harrah. Of Kansas City. No, Is
visiting in FL Paso.
Mrs J. / Hirt has returned from
visit to MI Hirt in Dos Cabezos. Mex
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T Bowie have as
their guest, Miss Mabel Acker, who
viii spend a few days here.
J. T. Sattley. Of Las Cruces, was in
FL Paso Saturday on business.
H B. Holt. Of Las Cruces. spent the
week end in Fl PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
TWO RANCHES NEAR
LANGTRY ARE LOOTED
One Belonged to the Ma
derOs-BOth Over the
Lime. in COahuila.

Langtry. Texas. Feb. 26.-Informa-
ton from reliable source has reached
here of the raiding, on Monday last. OF
the Aiosco ranch, a large ranch in Goa
hula, and distant from this place
ABOUT So miles. The Mosco is the
property of the Maderos.
Twenty-Five NasQuistas held I'D the
place and robbed It OF clothing and
food supplies They also took an sad
dies, arms and horses they could find.
They made a captive Of one OF the
men IN charge Of the ranch, who is said
20 be related to the Maderos This
night.
On Friday, the Castsna ranch. be-
longing to the Sambranos. was raided
and a large bunch OF horses appropri-
ated- The same band that robbed the
Mosco rdncn Is supposed to have made
the Sam6ranO raid. This band Of Vas
quIstaS, Iapatatistas, or whatever they
are. claim TO be a mart Of col Qua
Jardo's command.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
Ell Pasoans Returning

Mr. and Mrs Harry Vaughan re-
turned to FL Paso Sunday from De-
sarc Ark. where they were married
last Friday Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan
viii be at home for a short time with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Loretz before GO
ing to housekeeping.
Miss Amy Schultz has returned from
Eagle Pass, where she visited friends.
Mrs. B. F. Hammett arrived Sunday
from California and viii be the guest
Of Mrs. Guy Hammett
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
About FL PasOans

Miss May Bishop is lying critically
81 At the home Of her parents on Mesa
avenue
Mrs Edith B. Putnam and little
daughter Edith. who have been i'll for
the last ten days. are both reported
as much better.
Little Irene Campbell Is Ill at her
home on Mesa avenue, with gastric
fever
Collector Alfred Sharpe is III at his
home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
SchoOiNofes

The Parent Teachers meeting was
held at the Villas school Friday after
noon at 3.15. Miss Olive LOeffler
pleased those present with a vocal
solo. Dr. Branch Craige gave a talk
on Food for Children A discussion
was led by Mrs. B. z. Widdas and
Mrs. H. F. Stevenson.
Mrs. ". A. Trayler spoke on several
current events dwelling principally
upon writing as an important study
IN the school work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
That TightneSS
of the Stomach
Caused by Formation OF NauseOua
Gases, from UndiEestsd Food
Stopped with n stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablet,

When you feel as If your stomach was
being tightly chOked-When the pain -
intense and you break out in cold
and clammv persDiration and there IS
a lump in your throat and you are Wea k
and nauseated-au YOU need IS
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablet 10 clear away
the wEeckage OF undigested food left
in the stomach and intestlnes ana re-
store YOU to your normal self again.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26

for a new dress to square myself with
my wife, and I burned a hole in my
new trousers with a cigar. And they
paid me all my winnings IN I. o. U.s.
Cleveland Leader
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
WoHen's Organizations

The music department OF the Won
ans club viii give an especially
beautiful program from the popular
onera- Martha" this evening at
o'clock. Many of FL PasO's leading
musicians viii appear. Mrs j. j..
Pearce is IN charge Of the affair
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
Dances

The Saturday night dance was not
so well attended as usual owing TO
the inclemency Of the weather The
4th cavalry band furnished the music
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26
Lots of Reason For His Crouch.

Lots Of Reason For His Crouch.
what makes you so grouchyf"
4 won $50 at poker last night
Well, does that make you sore?"
Sure it makes me sore. had t
spend $40 for drinks, So for cigars, 81
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26

Miss lilly Shneider, Of Chicago. is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. T. NJ Talpis,
of 7O2 North Santa Fe street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. s. c. May, of Chicago,
arrived in the city Saturday en- route
to Mexico City. but decided to go to
Los Angeles instead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
A Snap

For sale at a big sacrifice, the famous Ptarmigan Drop road house. Sale includes supplies on hand which are worth half the price asked. Horse, saddle, har- ness and sleighs. Stabling for 30 horses, years supply of wood all cut. This is a snap for the right party to start business for small money. All goes at half price. Will give time on half purchase price if necessary. 1 have inter- ests outside which requires my time. Business will pay wages and purchase price in six months. Fine locality to prospect. Sum- mer trade always good. John Gil- lispie, proprietor, or c. c. Rob- erts, Camp Comfort, my agent, or Smith & Bunnell, Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
SESSION OF THE CHAMBER COMMITTEE SELECTED TO DRAW UP NEW BY LAWS AND CON-
 STITUTION.

meeting of the chamber of com merce was held last evening, with a fair attendance
 Considerable business was trans acted and many communications read on subjects in which Valdez is vii tally interested.
 An informal discussion on a number of matters was held and plans laid for future work.
 A committee consisting of Paul d'Heirry, J. k. Reed and E. P. Spiers were appointed to draw new constitution and bylaws for the chamber.
 Further steps were taken to meet what little opposition was shown in the senate to the dyke bill, after which the chamber adjourned to meet on next Wednesday evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
STORY OF THE RAILROAD
 FIGHT AT WASHINGTON

is doing his best to revive it, but is having hard sledding in face of tho array of facts furnished the
 house committee by Valdez. The Toronto bondholders of the Seward road are maintaining an extensive as well as expensive lobby here. boosting up their deal. They flew signals of distress here a short time ago and as a result their forces were increaesd by tho arrival of Colonel Swanitz, of San Francisco, Mir. liar riman, of Seattle, Falcon Joslin, of nowhere, Secretary Calbraith, of the American Mining Congress and Col
 Stewart, who claims to be disinter- ested. and Mir. Jennctt. These gen tlemcn suddenly remembered that the mining congress had delegated them to aid in the purchase by the government of the Seward road and arc now bending their energies to that end. The fact is, the adoption of the Flood bill put q dire fear into them as they dread an examination into the several proposed routes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
(Abel RutherfOrd.)

Washington. D. C.. April A. don't know just how much Alaska news you have been receiving from the capital but there arc things pcrti. nent to your northern country being done here. Just now the center of attraction is the fight for the termin. us of the proposed government trunk line. The administration and the Canadian bond holders are lined up for the purchase and sale of the Alaska Northern railroad while Val deZ is making fight for the ap- pointment of an impartial commission of army engineers to pass upon the most available route from tide Wa ter to the Yukon. While fighting against great odds Valdez has, up to date held the upper hand. The Mor- ganheim interests are lined up with the powers that be and the Resur- rection bay contingent, not caring to have competing line to the Cop per River road as close as Valdez
 Sulzcr is nursing his original bill and
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Of Interest to aentIefoIk.

am now in new office on Wall street and am far better equipped than formerly to skillfully serve the ladies and gentlemen of Val dez with manicuring, chiropody and shampooing. Special attcn- ton given scalp treatment. I en- dcavor 10 excel in my profession and will quickly satisfy you as to my ability. Special rates 10 steady customers. Phone 1855.
 SENORITA MENDEZ.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Families desiring clam chow der, boiled chOwdcr, chile con carnc, iamalcs and crab salads can get them at ROsenbcrg's fish market. Razor back clans ready for frying. Clam chowdcr, chile con carnc, coffee, bread and but ter for 25 cents. Try the place once.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
NOTICEM!!

All property owners within the town limits are hereby notified to remove snow from sidewalks. Failure to comply with this mo- tice on or before Saturday, App rii 20, will subject deIinquents to a fine. By order of
 WILLARD SCOTT,
 Marshal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

The Grand hotel under new Rooms 25c and up. Laundry in connection. Mrs. II. Sharts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

LOST Mans purse contain ing few dollars in silver and a lady's gold watch. Reward. In- quirc prnspector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Laundry for Sale

Doing good business, 70 10 100 men working. Mining town. En- quirc at Kings Grocery. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Anheuser-Rusch.

AL Inc Council meeting, there
 wasn't q hitch; They elected as Mayor, the dou-
 blc "E" Rich. When it came to choosing, Inc
 Chief of Police: Big Bill "got thcrc' easily, and
 used no grease. Congratulations arc extended, by
 the Big Place; Valdez is fortunatc--"gOOd times
 docs face. There can be no doubt of the
 outcome ihis year, So loosen up little and drink
 Anhcuscr beer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
a Barqain.

Fine siN-fOot porcelain bath tub with fixtures. One force pump. EDMUND SMITH.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

For Rent. Nice quiet rOnnS in bachelor apartments with or without board. Phone l2'. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
For Sale.

Four room house for sale chraI Cellar iGX2O fL. Furnace. Barn 12X2i ft. Address P. o. box :}i, Valdez, Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Our Motto

lS to please cvrrybody and a you that we do.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Silverman will call for and de- liver your goods, phone i98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

FOR SALE CllEAP--POwcr lOry. Apply Pete CaShTnan.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Anhouaor-Busoh.

Martin, old boy, you've been here
 so long, It seems "kinda" like, to us you
 belong. Sell out at Chena--wc'll welcome
 you here; Valdez has transportation, and
 Anheuser beer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

If you want ;our !urs repair ed see Silverman, phone i98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

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