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Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
CANTALoUPEs FED
TO pOWTAI.Ies HO6sS

Portalcs. n. NJ. Sept, is.--The
Yucca Cantaloupe association has
shipped It's last car 90 melons. Some
growers whose fields came into ma
turity rather late still have large
quantities Of melons. These Will In
most cases be fed 90 hogs. as most
OF the growers have bunch 20 fat
ten. Tho members Of this associn.
ton have made n good net yield per
acre, although the returns Of several
cars are not yet In. The grower rails
Ing the best i've acres IL to receive "a
S25 prize.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
or AUGUST
EXTREMELY DRY
IN NEWMEXICO
Temperature Practically Nor
NAL But Rainfall Third
Less Than Average, Says
Report Of Weather Bureau.

General summary, New Mexlco
section. August 1913.
The month of August. 1913, aver
aged practically normal IN tempern-
ture In New Mexico, hat far below
the normal Ia rainfall, the average
for tho state falling one-third below
the normal August precipitation,
Eastern counties were generally,
hottest aud driest. the temperature
exceeding the normal in District Mo-
about a degree a day, while many
stations near the border exceeded The
normal 2 on more degrees das.
The rainfall OF the eastern counties
averaged practically AN inch below
the normal. mountain slopes were
most favored, although local down
pours occurred az a few widely scnt-
tered stations over the northeast
plains country, nearby stations show
ing little or no precipitation. clearly
indicating the local character of the
precipitation of tho month ceniral
counties averaged practically normal
in temperature. with about two-thirua
Of the normal precipitation, nearn,
/ localities again showing widely ar
forcnt amounts. Western counties
un the other hand. averaged consld'
orahly below the normal tcmper1'
tufc with about threc-f0urihs az the
normal rainfall The southwesterr
mouutnin yeas were especially fax
! urad ia precipitation. receiving frt
! quent good showers. The c0uineas ol
the western counties extended east
ward over the lower Rio Grande, th'
sacramento aud the lccos valleys
whore the usual high temperatures
of August we're largely lacking, ans
a partly cloudy month, III moderate
temperature. prevailed.
TWO rather pronounced cool per
lOds occurred, the hrst from the be-
ginning of ne month 90 the third 81
fourth, and the second frotn the 2htl
tn the close Of the month. the 3oth o.
sis proving generally the coolies
DAYS of the month ON the othe
hand, the highest temperature uc
CURED varlousiy on the "a 20 On
9Th, 10Th, 18TH ana 18TH
showers were Of almost daily oc
laurence. although MOSTLY HIGHT am
local ln character. la the easter
] counties they were generally dclaNc
until me iOth and MOSTLY ceased %
the a2d Ccnlrai counties eenerali
received showers By the san and the
continued quite generally thrunehot
! the month, mountain areas csperinil
being favored With frequent llel
Nhowers
} rhe winds IT the month were pr,
availing soulhWeslerly and llshI lN
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12

lola, y. NJ, Sept. ll-Mrh Curt
Rambo Of this place IL recovering
from the effects Of serious ana
nearly fatal accident. While holding
a lantern that her husband might
work with the engine her clothing
was caught in the belt and literally
torn from her nody. Mrs Rambo
sustained severe injuries to her head
ana to the limb above the knee II
h hoped that az soon as the terrible
nervous shock wears on Mrs. Ramho
Will rapidly recover.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
Horse Hits Post; Rider sensclcss.

CluVis, y. NJ, Sept l1,-AH Mall
Carrier Bennett was travelling hts MS
ual route Wednesday and when a
short distance beyond the Mansfield
residence east of town. he noticed
a man lying near the road and a
horse near by. The man. A. l.. Kin
gerry. was unconscious and broken
fence post gave evidence that the
horse had dashed into the fence and
the rider was thrown. Mr. Bennett
brough, the injured man To- town
where he VAS treated by Dr. 4. y.
DILLON who. though unable TO tell def
inllcly. thinks the injuries WI not
prove serious.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
START on Taos lload sioon.
Mnnr GoIng DO Taoa pancc.

SANTA re, y. ~, Sept 1.-THE IN
dian dance and celebration at the
pueblo of Taos. September 2a- October
4. is going TO hq iargcly attended by
visitors this ycur. win better roads
to the old village, numerous touring
parties viii go from here and It Is
understood quite a number Will make
tho trip from Albuquerque.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
saddle Clnch Breaks.

Nara Visa, n. NJ, Sept. John
stiles had narrow escape from what
might have been serious accident
whun his saddle cinch broke while
riding fractions horse at Pleasant
View Flats lie was left In a heap on
the prairie with only severe shak-
ing up. while the horse returned home
at "a lively gait.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12

Wagon Mound. Kept. 1l.-Good
Roads day was an enthusiastic coca
sion In Wagon Mound. the people get
ting out early with autos, teams and
ON foot to clean up, repair and mark
,he roads. The rocks and rubbish on
the streets and alleys b. town were
raked up and hauled on. and consla-
cradle grading done. The road north
and south OF town was marked by
painting strip of rod. white, and
blue on the telephone posts To indi-
cate the best route Of travel for autos
or vehicles.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
PNEUMONIA FROM
BROKEN LEG FATAL,

silver city. n. NJ. Sept. 1.-THE
death occurred here Sunday evening
81 A. A. Beat. aged 81 years. with
his wife and two SONS he was drlv-
INK through the country ana when IN
the vicinity Of Aiogollon the wagon
was overturned and fell on Mr. Beats
leg. breaking n. lie was brought
here for medical care and was recov-
ering from the injury when he was
seized with fatal attack Of pneu-
monia.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
TO TALK TO HrLLEs
ON REVISING RULES


fBy LEASED Wire % Evonlng uernla.I
Washington. 6ept Senators
Cummina ana Jones. rcpfcsonl'ne iht
committee 81 progregslFeg and nennh
iicans Nho demand a revision 81 lho
rules of the Republican PARTY. rport
20 confer Monday with CnelFmAn
Hincs of the KepnnNcan NailnnAl
commitiee n Sew York.
Tho senators VIII rfosenI ht f
quest oi .he fo-cAliel cDuoNnlieh
COMMITTEES skat the national conmll
tee be- calcd "a once "a fastfmIn
whether a convention thaIl 81 noN
Is refiee the paflYa rnIr. eotetN
representation IA eoaffnl|tN tNH as
rocoRniilon ol hhltsaIea 4I1tltd
lhe pFlmarg 4eien
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12

board Of san Miguel county had
agreed 10 forget their differences ana
get to work for ihc bctterment OF the
roads In that county, that he stated
this morning It was his Intention %
onor them every assistance In his
power, and that the convict road camp
az Iamy would probably be moved
over to tho Tccoiote hin IN san Miguel
county within week Tails Is saiu
TO be ono Of the worst pieces Of road
between Santa Fe and Las Vegas, and
M. French as well as the residents
of san Miguel county are anxious to
&C. Il put Isl better shape.
start on Taos Road soon.
a team Of mules was sent 10 Alpn-
aucrque yesterday after the specially
built road wagon which Korbcr a
company have built for the use 81 the
field parties Of the state engineers
ofIice. A. soon az the wagon gets
here. a surveying party VIII leave In
Il for "A survey of the Taos-santn Re
road. Engineer }. - Monty viii bo
In charge Of the party, and II wiz
probably leave the first Of next week.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12

"Our stenoerapher Is a wise one"
How MOVE"
"While the other girls were fooling
around at the seashore, getting them
selves engaged 90 ribbon clerks, sho
remained on the Job and got aiiiancod
Ia tho boas
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
A,ncks Modern Education.

birmingham England, sept H.
A strong attack on modern education'
made by Prof Ernest Howard Grif-
fths. professor OF philosophy az the
University OF South wales and Mon
mouthshire. was feature at todayH
session ~ the British Association Tor
the Advancement Of Science.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12

"The farmers are jubllant over dol
lar wheat
"And the consumers are apprehen-
slve about dollar beefsteak."
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
IlnlnInr I'D AInmngordo.

Aiamogordo. y. ~, sept li.--This
section Is now having It's rainy sea-
son. For the past ten days or two
weeks, slow rains have fallen every
day. and some times during the night
Some of this has come In local show
ors. while most Of u has been IN
general way and covers the entire
country. white coming late the rain
viii still be of vast benefit 10 grass
and feed crops. much Of the latter
class of crops being planted here es-
poclally TO get the benefit Of the rainy
season ~ "a result of the recent
rains feed crops are better than Tor
a number of years.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12
Plcnscd Win Report.

santa Fe. y NJ, Sept ll.--Jamcs
a. French. state engineer, was so
pleased With the report that the coun-
" commissioners and the county road
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12


aunshine ~ the Eiatc was nearly nof-
NAL, although EASTERN eoNntiee fe
eeiyed more than normal ana vcsi-
crn, ~ rather southwestern consldr
crabiy less the skies being partially
overcaet most III The month The
avernee number % ciear days was
40. partly cloudy ~ end cloudy 4,
a. santa Pc there WINS n per ceni
of tho total possible snnshinu. and
az Roswell ~ per cent The hnmid.
ity Of tho state was low, nvenBsug s5
per cent az Santa 70, &c per cent at
itonweli and le per cant az che Asls-
cultural Colicec.
Temperatures.
The mean temperature Ter the
state as determined by the records
Of e2 stations. having a mean altitude
81 about 5000 feel. was 1t.0 degrees.
or on degree bcl0w the nofmat ana
o.S degree above August 1918. Thc
highest monthly mean temperature
WAS $40 degrees az Gage and "a tho
dry farm experiment station near Tn.
cumcari. The lowest monthly mean
was SEA dcgreca ia Clonderofi The
highest recorded temperature wos
i05 dcgrecs AZ Arissla on tho SIN and
az logan on the ON. while the lnR-
est recorded temperature WIS ~ de-
grees al Ellzahethtown Oh the SIN.
and a Red fiiger canyon on the ~,
9TH and aist The greatest iorni
monthly faneo ~ Temperatures was ~
degrees al inwna, the lcas' se de-
grows az Cipulcrnil, while the arcat-
esl local daily range wRs 80 fostsss
IA san Rafael on the ioth The dis
trict averages were as follpwa No. Z
| Canadian ana %orthcasi1. 1G.n do
preea; No tpecus and isio Grandcl.
1914 degrees. 30. tNesiernh 1917
degrees.
] Precipitation
The average precipitation fof tho
I state, ns determined ffpm the rcr
ords of 100 stations. was 1853 inches.
or 0.1s inch below the normal and
l.27 Inches below the rnlngai nf An-
gust, 1914 The srcatcst amount Waa
asa .Bchcs at HafNeya INNER Ranch
/ and the least nrnc at EiidH. nh ~ thr
sreaiest amount ia ANY twenty four
consecutive hours was e.G2 inene,
near Maxwell On lhe slst. rteelpita.
tion (0.0t ireh ~ mofel oecurred On
ais ayeraeo az seven DAYS The dls.
lrici averages wcfl as folloWe So. 8
l.5i inches so. 5. 1871 inches, Nu D
1859 inches
CHARLES N isiNNEY,
Section Director
santa Ne. N. a.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-12

III Paso. sept. Ill. A. Metzei ana
w. J. Cox returned yesterday from an
extended trip In New Mexico. they
went 10 Dcming, silver city and from
there up into the Mogollon country.
They also took In the ranges lying
along tho CHA and san Francisco riv-
crs. COX says that the ranges were
good ln spots and that the cate, 49,
whole, were Ina good condition Tor
this time Of year. tie states that
there win be- great many cattle
brought cut oG this country to the
El paso market ln the coming season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
FLAMES BROUGHT
UNDER CONTROL
Damage Done by Fire at
Columbus Is About
100000.

Columbus Ga, February 23-Elame s
which caused n property damage OF APP
proXimately s1,00o,0o0 were still burn
ing here late to-day, but were entirely
under control. No further damage to
property is expected
The fire started at 10 O'Clock last
night. when flames shot out from sew
eral different places in the building of
the Atlantic Compress Company. In
adequacy OF water supply interfered
with the efforts of the f1rcrnen to con
troll the fire, and the Compress Com
pany's establishment. the Columbus
Barrel Company's factory and some
other property of lesser value were de-
stroyed before the flames were con-
trulled.
Exact figures cooperating the losses
viii not be available for several days.
Cotton stored in the Compress Com
pany's plant viii, however. approx
panY is the heaviest loser with the
Barrel Company next.
Authorities have commenced an in
vestigation to determine whether the
fire was OF incendary origin. Prior 10
the fire which started at 10 o'clock last
night. the fire company was called TO
the Compress Company's ishment
twice and cXtinguished flames The
company recently discharged some ne
gro employees.
Insurance carried by owners OF the
burned property will partially cover
the loss, ii was stated to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
ASHLAND NEWS NOTES

n.
ngton's Birthday was celebrated on
Saturday, night in the. college chapel
IL 9e srn Sa ht ser aaGre seei sd
chose for his subject Trans Allegheny
Settlers in the Rcvolutionary War"
Immediately after the exercises an in
Stuart's honor by Rev. 5. G. Hatcher
in his home on College Avenue
>, Miss McC;isanIahpn. Of KeptuGky. is
ana Mrs: Z. + Potts " ~
Mrs y Morgan Shepherd Will re
IN Iynchburg and charlottesville
Miss Sophi;, Hooper, of Richmond. is
the, week end guest of friends here.
Mrs. Charles Potts has returned from
funeral Of Mrs. Iiartwell Macon.
MI. and Mrs ID. X Midyette have re-
turned from siN-wceks' trip TO Pan
Miss Anne Hunter was the guest o:
friends in Richmond recently.
W. ". Archer. of Richmond. spent
to-day here with friends
Miss Lucy Thompson Byrd and Ed
ward Thompson. OF .Altavista, will ar
rive Monday to visit their grandmother,
Mrs. Charles Hunter
Miss Katherine Kent has roturuen
from delightful visit To Charlottes-
Miss Eleanor sydnor waS hostess or
SATURDAY at AN attractive George
scheme WAS carried out in red. white
and blue, and ATTRACTIVE little cncrrv
ing contest also proved interesting
{ MISS thanahan OF Kentucky, win,
ming the prize The guests included
MIssSS ,E;IlzabGth Redo. Of Nelson Coun-
Richmond Pearl Voolfolk and Miss
Sydnor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
OYSTER SEASON
NOT PROFITABLE
Least Renunerative for MANY
Years in Lancaster
Section.

Special TO The Timcs-DiS pat en-. I
Lancaster. Va. February % The
oyster season, which is pra cticaiiy over,
is said by the oystcrmcn OF this region
TO have been the least remunerative
for many years. For some reason the
oysters have, as a rule. been poor and
prices have fallen below the paying
line. The poor condition of tho ovs.
ters is attributed by many to the dry
weather Of last summer and fall and
the defective rainfall during the win
ter months. While the oyster season
is abon. 10 close, fishermen are get
ting ready to put down their fish-traps
to eaten the shad. herring and other
valuable food fish that will soon begin
10 run in the water of the Chesapcakc
Fay ard it's tributaries. For the last
two OF three days large nocks of wild
geese have been flying North, and flesh
crIncn say that they are the precursors
lof the spring run Of shad, mackereI
and herring
F'ormer Sheriff James a. Chcwninr
who lives near Merry Point, has re-
turned home from Baltimore where he
was recently operated on i'm one OF
the hospitals Of that city. His condi-
ton is reported 10 be favorable. but
ii is thought he will not be able to
go out tor several weeks to come
Mr.. and Mrs George w. Thomson
OF White stone have issued invitations
10 the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Lillian Madison Thompson, TO a. r.
Mcnamara. The ceremony will take
place next Tuesday, February 25th. i'm
the city of Baltimore.
,. o. Lowrcy, vino came to Lanca or
County ten years ago from Nebrasy<a
ana bought the Simmons farm on the
pubic highway between Lancaster and
Merry Point. has disposed of his pcr
sonai property and leased the farm
lof Il term OF years to Thomas ID
Grown Alr. Lowrey has returned TO
Nebraska.
During the past week Mrs. T G.
Crabbc died AT the home OF her hus-
band. near Oldha;ns. In the southern
part OF WestmorcIand She had been
FOR Some years Il sufferer from lung
trouble. and her death was not I'M
expected She Is survived by her hus-
band. several children, and her aged
mother Her remains were inferred in
the cemetery at Menoken Baptist
Church OF which she had long been q
member. the Rev. George w. Beaie.
d. ID. conducting the funeral services
Mrs. Cornelius c. James died very
suddenly during the past week at her
home, in lrvington. aged seventy years
Some time age she suffered from a
stroke OF paralysis but IL was sup
posed she was on the road to Derma-
ncnt recovery. \ second stroke, how
ever, proved too much for her advanced
years and debilitated condition. Her
remains were Inferred in the family
burying ground near Irvington The
Rev. fl j. Goodwin, her pastor, con-
Quoted the funeral services I'm the Irv-
ington BAPTIST Church, of which she
had been II member for many years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
BrusNell-('oIcy
lspecial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial To The Times Dispatch.
Rocky Mount y G. February %
At Farvicw. the country home OF the
bride, few miles from Rocky Mount,
on Thursday afternoon. o Mrs Mary
Ellen Colcy ana Thomas jefferson
BrasWcll were married. the ceremony
being performed by Eev. J. l.. Eumlcy,
or Nashville.
Tic marriage took place in the hand
someiy decorated drawing room Of the
nome In the presence Of a number OF
relatives and intimaie friends Miss
The music for ih6'tcremDny Miss I.etue
Ethel Coley. Of ROCKY Mount. rendered
MinsIead. Of Elm CITY. was the maid Of
honor, and 9. c. Braswell. Of Battle
boro nephew Of the groom, acted
as best man.
Mr.. Ernawcn is one Of The
I'D residents OF this county
prominent citizen OF Nash. For a
number Of years he has been the post
master at Castalia, and at this place
NJ and Mrs. Braswell will make then
homo Following a honeymoon trip oil
several weeks here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
make PILGRIMAGE
TO MOUNT vernon
Masons Place Memorial Wrcaths
on Tomb Of Wash
ington.
OFFICERS OF ASSOCIATION
Adjournment Follows Election.
Banquet OF Alexandria
Lodge.
OFFICERS OF ASSOCIATION
special to The Times dispatch. ]

Especial to The Times-Dis patch
Alexandra. Va. February 23.-The
election OF officers to serve FOR pc
rlod OF two years yesterday afternoon
brought the third annual meeting OF
the George Washington Masonic Ma
tiunai Memorial Association to a close.
The annual banquet of Alexandria
Washington lodge. No. %, was held
i'm the auditorium OF The Elks' Home
last night
Officers chosen in the afternoon for
period Of two years are as follows:
President. Thomas J. Shryock? grand
master OF Masons OF Maryland; first
vice president. James NJ. Lamberton,
grand senior deacon. Pennsylvania;
second vice president James H. John
son. grand master. OF South Carolina !;
third vice president, W. Hayes Laird
grand master. Minnesota: fourth vice
president, James II. Thompson, grand
master OF Michigan; secretary. Law
renee II, Lee, past grand master, Ala
hama; treasurer, Dana J. Flanders
past grand master, Massachusetts;
chaplain Rev. William j. Morton. rec
tor of Christ Episcopal Church, Alex.
nndlia.
Executive committee: Thomas j.
Shryock, James NJ, La,nberton, T.. T.
W. Duke, Jr past grand master of
Virginia. Ways and means commit,
tee appointed: Clarence p. king,
chairman. Pennsylvania; William IS.
Mckinley, illinois; +. II. Treat. Penn
syIvania; John II. Cowles, past grand
master OF Masons OF Kentucky; j.
Claude KEEPER, past grand master of
The District OF Columbia; William l..
Andrews, grand master OF Masons Of
Virginia.
announcement was made that los
life memberships have been taken in
tho association at 500 each
Among the other matters which came
before the association yesterday were
changes in tho bylaws, providing that
a grand master who attends meet
ins OF the association during his term
of Office shall become permanent
member OF the association
81 O'clock III the afternoon the
rrembers of the association went 70
Mount Vernon on a special train and
placed memorial wreath on Wash
ingtons tomb.
On this trip they were accompanied
ny Amos r. Fisher. eishty-eiGlit years
Old n veteran Of the Mexican War. ana
one OF .McXandria's Oldest residents.
the affair ended last night with the
annual banquet of Alexandria Wash
iiISton Lodge OF Masons held at the
ELS Home, which was attended by 500
members OF the Masonic craft. among
whom We're many Of the delegates 70
the meeting Of the memorial associa-
lion. The banquet was served by fifty
women OF Martha Washington Chapter.
order Of the Eastern Star, who wore
Colonial costumes
Samuel W. Pitts, master OF the lodge
vas postmaster During the evening
toasts were responded to by the follow
ins: Charles 4. Townc, former Sen
ator of New York; Representative C.
t,arlin, OF this city; Grand Master
Andrews, Of Virginia; J. ii. Morris,
past master of Liberty Lodge. Beverly,
Mass. Several others also made brier
addresses
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
TEMPERATURE WILL
HE BELOW NORMAL

Washington, February 23.-,rhe OFF,
cial forecast OF the Weather Bureau
Tor the coming week follows:
The distribution of pressure over the
Northern Hemisphere is such as to in
dicate that the temperature during the
coming week will average below nor
NAL for the season over practically all
districts east of the Rocky Mountains
and near normal on the Pacific Slope
The precipitation during the week
VIII be frequent i'm the Pacific States
The next disturbance OF Importance to
cross the country is now off the North
Pacific Coast It will move Inland dur
ing Monday. cross the Rocky Mountains
Tuesday and the Middle West Tuesday
night or Wednesday. and the Eastern
states about Thursday. This disturb
ance will BIO attended by SHOWS in
northern and local rains in southern
districts.
Another disturbance will appear in
the Far West about Friday and prevail
over the Middle West at the close of
the week.