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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
= EEXCO is the land Of 'manana'

n EXICO is the land Of ''manana7
Nv in the cattle industry OF the
- - United States Slowly the cat
tie raisers are being driven southwark
by the entertainments Of the nestors
until northern Mexico. with its wide,
fertile plains, watered by hidden
springs, offers a haven for the cattle
raiser who counts his steers in the
thousands. Revolutions and political
unrest in the republic Of Mexico has
not prevented this fact from being
recognized by the cattlemen OF the
country. With the qualification Of the
country, northern Mexico, especially
the great pasture state Of Chihuahua,
viii be the mecca for meat growers
from all PARTS Of the southwest.
1t is upon this correct basis that FL
PasO is building for the future. LO-
Gated as it is at the port Of entry for
all northern Mexico, with eight rail-
roads, two Of which are from the in
teriGr OF Mexico, and with the facili-
ties Tor handling a great cattle bust
ness, q PasO expects to rival Fort
Worth Kansas City and Chicago as the
cattle center OF the future. In spite
of the disturbances in the interior OF
Mexico. the cattle movement through
FL PasO has continued TO grow until
it has attained a prominence equal to
that Of the mining and agricultural re-
sources Of the southwest Once the
trouble in Mexico is permanently set
lied as far as il applies to the north,
AID the cattle business done through
the port of FL PasO will be doubled
within a year after permanent peace /
is established.
Have Faith in Northern Mexico.
Catfienien throughout the southwest |
are coming 70 realize that great pas I
lures are a thing Of the past and to 4
seek open grazing land they must cross |
the line into Mexico where land is 1
obtainable for this use at eompar-
low cost The great TerraZas /
cattle ranches Of Chihuahua show /
what can be done in the cattle indus /
try OF Mexico. The COrralitas, the 4
PalOmas, the Beresford and the great (
Greene ranches Of northern Mexico /
have been producers Of animal wealth 4
in the recent past and have even /
grown under conditions sufficiently |
adverse to drive less courageous piO- Il
neers out of business after three rev
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

I'll PASO does not depend on
n, Mexico for its cattle supply, but
it is the mart through which
most Of the Mexican cattle pass. Dur
ing the past year impOrtations were
fewer than in previous years due the
disturbed conditions in Mexico.
During the month Of November, 1911,
there were $4,000 head imported for
which duties were paid amounting to
$4,000. That was the banner month
in the history of the local port and
shows what might have been done
had not disturbances occurred and che
railroads tied up. In November, 1912,
when conditions in Mexico were bad,
only 5000 head were imported and S2a,-
600 duty was paid. This shows a loss
Of 500. 600 in duties as a result Of the
Mexican trouble.
With the Mexican situation clearing,
indications are that more cattle will be
brought in than even during that one
banner month recorded above
Great Cattle Area.
But FL Paso's cattle business is not
limited to the Mexican imports alone.
In west Texas. Arizona and New Mex
leo there are ranges filled with cattle
that find their way into the stock
yards here for sale, slaughter or ship
ment to other points. over 1000 head
annually come into the three yards. De
sides the cattle that are shipped in
from Mexico.
These three yards have a capacity of
about 500 cars. They are the south
western yards, with a capacity of about
200 cars; the Santa Fe- and the Union
yards. The Texas & Pacific Railroad
company operates small stock pens in
the eastern part Of the city, in addi-
ton to these others.
over S3,O00,000 worth Of cattle come
into this city every year and there are
many which pass through en- route to
other markets that are sometimes
stopped here for feeding.
There has been some discussion rela-
tive to the establishment Of a packing
plant here. and a franchise for the
erection of one was granted by the
city council. However, no definite ac-
ton has been taken. Of late plan
is also on foot to build a slaughter
house on the international line near
here to slaughter cattle in bond.
Dipping Watts Needed.
Cattlemen want dipping watts estab-
lished in El Paso. They argue that
FL PasO is rightfully entitled to cattle
from the infected districts in Mexico
No cattle come in here from the south
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
TELEPHONE USERS
FAST INCREASING
Clint and JuareE Exchanges Are Keep
ing Pace With FL PasO in their
Growth; Chinese Patrons.

Suburban FL PasO is growing as rap
idly as the city. The new telephone
book issued by the Tri-State Telephone
company shows that the Clint exchange
has 10 subscribers, and that Juarez.
across the river has more than 200
telephone connections with the local
exchange The Las Cruces, Anthony
and other valley towns are not list
ed separately in the new book. but are
classed under the long distance ccI1.
me 4steta exchange viii be listed ia
the next book
The greater number Of the telephones
down the valley are in the homes of
actual ranchers. who get their mar
ket prices on eggs and poultry from
Lhe FL PaSO marketmen over the phone.
JnareZ has increased its telephone bat
ting average since the battles and
the phone business is picking UP on
the Mexican side
One strange turn the business takes
over the river is in the Chinese quar-
tiers. The Chinese in JuareZ have 20
telephones in their homes. laundries
and stores. 1t is said by the American
custOme authorities that these tele-
phones are used to a good advantage
to keep the opium smugglers posted
as to the movements of the custom in
speCtOrs and to notify the smugglers
when business is good on the American
side.
In San Francisco the telephone com
pany has had TO install Chinese CEN
tral for the accommodation Of the resi-
dents Of Chinatown
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

started life anew. He succeeded so
well that he doesn't have to work IN
his old age. anyhow, and, while lie
IS too modest TO talk about what he
has accumulated, he is worth dollars
and cents a lot more than many men
who are popularity supposed 10 be
milHonaires. Alr. barrymore was born
in Early county, Georgia. August Is,
1S40. When he was two years old his
father moved 10 Mississippi, and the
family lived in that state until De-
cember, 1913. when they moved from
there to Gonzales county, Texas,
landing in Gonzales the last Of jan
uary, 1919. There AIR. Parramore
grew up TO manhood. What educa-
tiOn he would take was given him IN
the Gonzales college On the fourth
day Of September, 1861. hewa mus
tered into the Confederate army IN
company I Terry's Texas rangers
known as the Eighth Texas cavalry.
they We're sent TO Bowling Green. Ken
lucky with Albert Sidney Johnston.
Was Wounded Twice.
H. ParramOre went through the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
PRO MINENT
men HEAD Of
GATTLEMEN
Former Presidents of As
ISOLATION Among Coun-
try's Best Known Men.
ARE WIDELY KNOWN
OUTSIDE THE STATE

~ X-PRESIDENTS Of the Texas
n. Cattle Raisers' association are
- among the most prominent men
in Texas. Take Ed. C. Lasater, Ike T.
Pryor, W W TUrney, A B. Robertson,
Sam Davidson and James Callan- No
where in the state can be found a
group OF six men who are better known
in Texas, and most Of them are men Of
national prominence.
E C. Lasater was the Progressive
candidate for governor of Texas dur
ing the last election; Ike T. Pryor has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

war, and was wounded at the battle Of
1LurfeesbOro, Tennessee, on January
J. 1868 He returned to the regiment
in April and was wounded again on July
80, 1864 so badly that he was retired
from the service as the fourth captain
Of company J. He did not get home
until 1865, about the last Of July and
was on crutches for sometime after
he got back home. After he got able
TO work he commenced farming and
followed farming until 1875. The old
wound got so bad he had to quit
work He then commenced IN the
cattle business, still in Gonzales cOun-
II, and lived IN that county until
1879, when he moved to Runnels
county
Running From Cotton.
81 did not want to ever look
at a cotton field again he said. land
thought had got where I never would
see it again unless I went hack to
Nouthern Texas, but Oh how badly I
pras fooled Tt has been proved that
Runnels county is one OF the best
am prepared TO believe anything, even
one of those fellows that has not got
anything and can tell you that you
can grow everything that you try IL
YOU viii work IL right"
Mr.. Parramore likes west Texas,
however and declares
Il expect TO live the balance Of nv
DAYS in Abilene and be buried there
bv the side Of my wife, who died
five years ago" He was married on
the 2Sth day of October, 1866. to Mary
lane GoOdson. She died the 26th day
Of Feb-. 1908 There were born seven
children, all now grown, four boys and
three daughters
A County Builder.
Tulian NJ. Bassett, Of CrOsbyton,
Texas. another executive committee /
man is a young man Of SO years. but
ranks as one of the oldest timers"
- +bo sourh Mains The history Of
Cf his life since he was eight
years old is also the history Of
C-osbv county. The advancement OF
crosby county is due largely to his
personal endeavOrs. He has always
been identified with the cattle bust
ness and has controlled some OF the
largest herds in Texas. He was the
organizer Of the c. 3. Livestock COM
nany. which has operated for the last
Is years in Bailey, Lamb and CROSBY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

he owned large interests with his
brother in Colorado.
In 1894 he was elected president of
the Texas Livestock association In
March. 1906, he was elected president Of
the Cattle Raisers' association Of Texas.
In 19O7-OS he was reelected unanimous
", without opposition. and served the
Cattle Raisers association with dis
tinction. for three consecutive years.
He declined denomination in 1903.
HOnOred Nationally.
In 1909 he was elected president Of
the Trans Mississippi Commercial con-
greSs and in 1909 refused to become a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

counties, the principal ranch being in
the latter county.
Mr. Bassett is now the vice presf-
dent and general manager of that
company. vice president and general
manager Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Railroad company, and holds that
same office with the CrOsbyton-
SOuthplains TOwnsite company. He is
interested heavily as a stakeholder in
the First National bank Of Crosby
ton. and is also president Of the CrOs-
bytOn Telephone company.
CattIeman n Traveller.
Mr. Bassett's activities in the cat
tie business and the DEVELOPMENT of
Crosby county have made him one of
the best known men in Texas. He
was born the 4th day OF December,
1874, in New York state. His father
brought him TO this country when he
was eight years old and he lived for
several years on the famous Yellow
House Canyon, going to school at the
old Quaker settlement OF Estacado, 20
miles away. He spent few years Of
his life in Chicago attending the higher
schools, and about a year in California
and then returned to Texas and began
his work as a man. He has Travelled
extensively over the United States and
foreign countries. He is a deep stu
dent Of business conditions and affairs
OF government. He is an interesting
and convincing conTersationalist and
an eloquent platform orator.
Old Time West Texan.
Henry W. Reynolds. of Paloduro.
IeXas' another executive committees
man, was born in Virginia. July To-
1884, With his parents he emigrated
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

candidate for governor Of Texas in
spite Of the promised support of all the
dlmerent organizations he had served
In 1912 he refused to allow his name
TO De used for president Of the Amer
lean National Livestock association
Mr.. Pryor has organized and been
the mead of several large cattle COM
panles, as well as Banks, commission
companies and other corporations. He
owns 100000 acre ranch in Texas
and another large ranch in New Mex
cattle 70 fbe "a T21ited Ststas and aV-
ported large numbers to Cuba He was
the first man to send cattle to Cuba in
shlploadS afetr the Spanish-American
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

Brewster county. Ike Pryor began life
as a newsbOy and is now a million
aire- All the other men who have
headed the association began life
equally as incOnspicUously and have
become men Of wealth and influence.
Started As NeWsbOy.
Col Isaac Thomas Pryor ex-presi-
dent OF the Texas Cattle Raisers' asso-
citation. ex-president of the Trans
Mississippi Commercial congress-.
cattleman and banker, was born in
Tampa Fla, June y, 1852. and made
his first money as a newsbOy in the
federal army, 1861 He emigrated
from Alabama to Texas in 1870 and
worked on a farm at SIS a month dur
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

J. D. Jackson, Of Alpine,
Tells of the Early Days
of the Rancher.
MAY BE THE NEXT
CATTE PRESIDENT
D. JACKSON. OF Alpine. rez.

D. JACKSON, OF Alpine. Tex
president Of the Alpine CONNER
ciaI company. vice president OF
the Cattle Raisers' association OF Texas
and possibly the next president IS a
man who has been identified with ca
tie interests in Texas for many years
He has been a member Of the Texas as
ISOLATION for Is years. 10 years Of which
he was on the executive COMMITTEES. two
as second vice president and one az
first vice president Mr. Jackson has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
FOUGHT YbHKS
RAN FROM
COTTON
Cattleman Shot Twice in
War, Runs to Get Away
From Farms.
NOTED MEN DIRECT
CATTLEMEN'S WORK
ROMTNENT men knnr

- ROMINENT men, known through
hOOut Texas and many Of them
\ over a wider area, constitute the
directors Of the Texas Cattle Raisers
association; members Of the executive
committee Few however, are better
known or have history as unique as
that Of J. H Parramore. OF Abilene,
eX-COnfederate veteran former farmer
and later cattleman- He fought
throughout the civil war. was wounded
twice, then came back to Texas and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

to Texas in 1880, and located at Dali
las, where his father, f. NJ REYNOLDS,
was well known in business circles
from the early sos until his death
Henry Reynolds as a boy came 20
fresiolo county in 1885, and engaged
IN the cattle business, and will De
IeLhSIllDeTeu by almost every cow man
IdHcllihS west of the PecOs river prior
70 ~ years ago Since that time he
las Deeh associated with some Of the
most prominent cattle companies Of
west Texas. Colorado and Montana,
ana won ms way to the best position
IN thdt Ilne OF endeavOr. He has al
ways peen closely allied with. and for,
the best interests Of the cattle indus
Try ana Tor the past two years has
Deen resident manager Of the famous
A ranch IN the Panhandle owned by
MIS-. & Adair, and which is conceded
20 nave the best large herd of Here
ford cattle in Texas.
Is a Minister'S Son.
Geo ". Armstrong. another member
or the executive committee was born
N Jasper county, Tex, on January %,
1890, MS father and mother both be-
ing pioneers Of Texas and both natives
OF the state His father is a Methodist
minister and both parents are still
IiFlnS- Mr. Armstrong is a graduate Of
the law school of the Texas university;
Practleed law for 13 years at the Fort
w orth bar, and was county judge Of
ms county for Iour years On his re-
tlrement from the bench he Quit the
law practice and has been engaged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
ACCU SED OF ATTEMPTED RRm-
ERTs Is GANVFn Rar

Bismark. N D., March 15.-Ben
Ness, accused Of attempting to bride
legislature, has been released from ms
Burleigh county pail under $1,000 baU
Ness, since being held for bail bas
been a prisoner here. He viii be tried
al the main term Of the district court.
This is the first legislative bribery
case in the history Of North Dakota.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
Official Program For Texas
Cattle Raisers Convention
Tuesday, March IS.

to II a. m.-Concert and serenade
at the principal hotels. in honor OF the
arriving cattle raisers, by the Second
cavalry military band.
10 a. m.-ConventiOn opens at the FL
PasO theater.
Prayer by Rev P. J. Rice. pastor Of
the First Christian church and presi-
dent of the pastors union.
Addresses of welcome by mayor c. E.
Kelly, W. ". Turney and C. c. McDon-
aid.
Response by ". D. Davis, of Fort
Worth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
For the Women.

ment for the wives and daughters Of
the cattIemen have arranged a good
program.
The women selected to have charge
Of the entertainment are: Mesdames
a. P. AveriI, ". r. Brown, ". ". Tur-
ney, S. H Sutherland, S J. Fennel and
A W. Foster.
The entertainment begins on Tues
day AFTERNOON, March Is, from to 5.
This viii be for registration and an
informal reception viii be held on the.
mezzanine floor Of Hotel PasO del
NOrte. The women Of the WOmen's club
viii be hOstesses-
Tuesday evening there will be a con
cert at the FL PasO theater, arranged
by ParVin Witte.
Wednesday, from to 5, Mrs. J. H.
Nations will tender a reception to the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

ing that year. He commenced driving
cattle in 1871 from Texas to the north
western territories at $50 a month
From cowboy he became an owner of
herds, in 1884. driving S45, 900 worth
Of cattle TO the northwest territories
which was 10 years from the time he
started at Sl5 per month. In this same
year llSS4), when the trail and meth
DDS OF following it practically closed,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

wives and daughters Of the cattlemen
at her home, 9O4 Nagorfin avenue
Wednesday evening Mrs. W. W. Tur-
ney viii entertain with a reception
on Montana, street.
Thursday there viii be an automobile
drive The women will meet at Hotel
Paso del Norte at 9:45 a. m, and viii be
out for three hours This ride viii IN
clude Juarez and the Country club. At
the club an informal reception viii be
given by the members Of the WOman's
club and refreshments viii be served.
From the Country club they viii be
taken TO Fort Bliss, the ostrich farm,
and Ysleta.
On thursday afternoon there viii be
games at Washington park
On Thursday evening a ball viii be
given at the PasO del NOrte hotel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

Address by governor Q. 3. COlQLitt.
Annual address OF president, Al NJ
McFaddin, Of Victoria
Report of the executive committee.
Appointment of committees.
to p m.-Informal reception for
the visiting women in the ball room OF
the new hotel, by the WOmen's club.
to Q. m--Serenades by Medina's
Mexican band.
$50 p m.-COncert at the EI Paso
theater for the visiting cattlemen and
their wives by the Fl Paso Glee club,
under the direction Of Parvin Witte.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
Wednesday Y, March 10.

to 11.-Concert and serenade in the
plazas and hotels by Reyes's Mexican
band.
10 a. Convention reassembIes;
Introduction and referring Of resolu-
tons; brief talks by prominent mem
bers: address by Claude B. Hudspeth;
address, ''The Relation Of the Cattle
men to the Sanitary Commission" by
". y. Waddell chairman Of the live
stock sanitary commission Of Texas;
address, by A D. Melvin, representative
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

war. Mr.. Pryor has large colonization
interests. having located many home
seekers in Texas
Years ago he passed the millionaire
mark, but he is simple in his habits.
unassuming in manner, modest in de-
meanor, generous. big-hearted broad
minded and charitable in his Judgment
of his fellow creatures
James Cnllan's Rise.
James Callan. eX-president of the
association. is one OF the best known
men in Texas. He is a son of Capt.
J. j. Callan and was born at Camp
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

OF the bureau OF animal industry, OF
Washington.
to p. m.-Reception to visiting
women by Mrs. Joseph H. Nations and
Mrs. Josephine Nations MOrfit
$3.50 to 4 p MILITARY review at
Fort Bliss.
to p. m-Serenades by the II
Paso band.
$3.50 to II p. m--ReceptiOn to visit
ing women BY Mrs. ". ". Turney.
$3.50 D. m. to 12.-SmOker and barbe-
cue for visiting cattlemen at the cham
Der Of commerce
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15
Thursday, March 90.

to II a. m.-Concert and serenades
in the hotels and pIazas by Concha's
Banda Mexicana.
$50 a. m.-COnventfon reeonvenes
at the theater; address, The Relation
Of the Law and It's Administration to
the Cattle Industry" by S. H Cowan,
of Fort Worth; reports of committees
discussion Of resolutions; election Of
officers; appointment Of executive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

Committee; selection Of next meeting
place; adjournment.
9:45 a m. TO nOOn.-Automobile rides
for women over the city and valley
and to Mexico.
to Z p. m.-Serenades and concerts
in the downtown district by the Sec
ond cavalry band.
p m to 1 a. m.-Roundup ban for
visiting COW men and their families
and friends.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

Continued on Next Page.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-15

n L PASO does not depend on
r, Mexico for its cattle supply, but
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Wise TINS G6IsTeIF b. the guest .-
fg".d- - inic SIDE Park FOR u cou. =
I. Nord~ark and family s-s s-srf.
.ff H Few dos - 90 I've .rafIIff. where fh,r
WI Hf.fu1 TIE home coming
MfH d a. EaIrlelu has returned hmm.
aLl o. +'"-t nuf" f.ip through Tennsvi-
W. and 50 a webb. OF rsyef.,d ,-.
VIC guests ~ ~ % Heck
AfH InfI re UIrfeu and ~daurhfers
ennt f' Nary. - canton are VISITING
Ths t1rI.- shops ~ fbi. ~ffy 81
c.te 80 noon foia, 90 fh- BARRIERS can
hft. % The picnic
l.'el'e NHI. ~ Cambridge t.- re-
Ntif"I h"Wn after a short visit here
Ir liNw ellis ~ This rIfv reafsrro~
r., itsd nF rev Word TOURING car
I"ru ITO " aus Mrs Leo teafe~
UT rtnfNN'e a Inc bHlv giri
NIA.' lnrN rn.l.n attended fhr rrru-
~" - Martins terry last evening
- NtneI ferguHuu. ~ faef Lea
me guest OF frirnls here fsr
H'ss Lillian Np4enzsuer ha. re,y--.t
Iu ffe east
Miss EIeannr Wlrterhouer Of fh,
.I'N. NtN returned co. this rffv uffrr
tNt"~ wCfks Visit IN tho vest
a."Tlh VIIun. ~. national Drea~fvrr
~ th" lInf Glaze workers b. fn fhe rtf.
GO ur on friends
W"d NARROW fr~urfarrffur 70 f.Ur.,
h. ''ugr. was H business visitor fn fh.
'ity yestetdsy " WV
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Martins Ferry Briefs.

Regular UttwCCk prayer services were
held In the local churches last evening
ana tn"' were well attended.
Mrs. T. hlstop of South Fifth stree;
left yesterday afternoon for Denve~.
OLE. 10 foir ler husband They Will
MIS- Henry WerniL amt son charles
left yesterday fr- E~ucE11unon. ". Va.
{" visit friends and relatives FOR a few
daN-.
Miss I. In~e returned yesterday from
Wooster. .. where she took a six weeks
course in "a Summcr school
Mr. and Mrs. James LaSse Of Pearl
street lef Yesterday FOR a several weeLs'
trip trough the west.
Tie ROYAL \eiGlIhors hold 4 we'll At
tended meeting In their lali in tho
Shreve-Hcrvev building last evening.
The carnival band was on he street
last ossniug md gave "a fine concert be-
fore Tie show opened
The %caruiva' grounds were very muadv
last evening IS q result Of the rain last
evening.
Tho Junior Mechanics will hold a reg
ular meeting IN their hall on hanover
street ibis evening
Several orders Tor new autos have
heeu placed TN this city during the mast
week sud they will be delivered az an
early date
Tire crowd a. rho carnival last e,eriug
was the Largest - 10 week and all the
shows I'D 81 good business
only O. few mills Mere working q. .
- slock Nastefla afternoon IN tie tin
mill owing g. the sultrv weatHsf
Tie las week LAS been = yer, quiet
on" iu police circles ir this city as fewer
arrests were made than 80 any time tins
summer.