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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
Estate Of Approximately
s5Oo,OOO Left to Widow
and Daughters.
ONE PUBLIC LEGACY.
Four Daughters are Named as Exc
cutrices and Qualify Today-s5OO
to Lee Camp.

Leaving his entire estate 10 his foul
daughter, with the exception of q
legacy of $4,000 to his wife and three
small bequests, the will of John A
Marshall, vice president of the Alex
andria National Bank anu one of the
weal.hiest men in Alexandria, was
admitted to probate in the Circuit
Court in vacation today His daugh-
ters are named as eXecutrices.
The will is dated November 18th,
1912, and was written by Mr.. Marshall
in his own handwriting, on a sheet OF
note paper. 1t was not drawn up by
an attorney and is very short. There
are no witnesses but this will not eff
feet the validity of the Will in any
way.
The first bequest is that o. his in
terest in the stock Of shoes at 422
King street, which goes to his brother,
Charles B. Marshall, who for many
years has had active charge of the
business of John A. Marshall and
Brother.
The next is 10 his wife, Miss Maria
Marshall, who is left $4,000. Then
come two small bequests, one to Lee
Camp of Confederate Vterans, of $500
and one to Mrs. V. Webster, of this
city, $3.50. The residue of 1.-The estate
is to go to his four daughters who are
also named as eXecutrices without Sc
curity.
His diamonSi rings are left to his
daughter, Mrs. Pease, and his watch
&nd charm to S. N. Pease.
The will was presented in the Cir
colt Court this morning at II O'Clock.
Mr.. Marshall's daughters, Mrs. Mary
Aynistead Pease, of Philadelphia,
Mrs. Indts: Barker Haggsrty, of Phil
adelphia, Mrs. Inez Marshall Cook, Of
New York land Miss Margaret Ethel
Marshall, of Alexandria, Immediately
qualified as executives, giving their
bond for $3.50, 900, which is the amount
of~the personal estate.
The entire value of MIR. Marshalls
property is estimated at $50G,O0O.
Of thiss um S23O,OO0 is represented by
his PERSONAL property. This consists
of stocks, bonds, mortgages and cash.
Mr.. Marshall was one of the largest
individual and held large blocks of The
bonds and hel dlalge blocks of the
s.ate bonds. His real estate holdings
are estimated at S270,0O0. One half
of this amount is in Alexandria. con-
sisting of his home on Wolfe street,
his store on King street and 20 other
houses. He owns large tracks Of
lumber land in Fairfax and Prince
William counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
NEWS OF THEDAY.

Several Russian police officials yes
terday eft for Berlin TO con
fer with the German police upon
arrangements to guard the life OF
Car Nicholas when he goes to the
German capital to attend 1.-THE marriage
of Princess Victoria Louise, on May
"a. The Russian third section, that
part of the government secert service
whose duty it is 10 guard the Car
and prevent theft Of diplomatic sec
rets, will cooperate with the German
imperial secert service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
POSITION SEEMS OCCUPANT.
No Registrar in First Ward During
Past Five Weeks.

The position G.. "giStrar Of the
First Ward, which for several years
had been filled by the late Wayne
Byers, is. and has been since his death
vacant, and the Electoral Board has,
so far. been unable to get any per-
son to accept it.
Recently several suifraganS deSIr-
Gus to register. have been unable to
do so.
The books have been taken 20 No.
40 South Lee street, where names
of prospective vo;ers will be re-
corded unit! registrar shall have
been appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
HAVE PAID SIXTY PER CENT
Defunct Buckingham Bank Makes
Another Payment.

Howardsville, Va, May S.-The de-
funct Buckingham Bank has just
made another payment of Is per cent
on It's Indebtedness. This makes a
total up to da:e Of 60 per cent. 1t is
rumored that the bank will certainly
pay Is. per cent more In the near fu-
ture. If the liability on the unpaid
stock is enforced against the stock
holders it is said the concern will pay
80 pen cent. on the dollar. There i:
also the bond of the absconding cash
ier as a possible source of revenue
This bond was for $4,000, and i
paid, the bank. depositors would onl!
lose the Interest," on their money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
MOTORBOAT CLUB.

The Alexandria Motor Boat Club, in
corporated at meeting held last
night at the office of its president,
Walter U. Varney awarded the con-
tract for the building oi wharf for
its club house, and also for the erec-
ton of a foundation for the club
house. Action on the awarding of the
contract for the erection of the club
house was deferred until a special
meeting which will be held "Wednesday
evening next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
BOARD or GOVERNORS.

A a recent meeting Of the elders
and deacon of the Second Presbyt-
erian Church. the following gentle
MN were elected board Of COVER
nors for Westminster Building. All
ma kers pertaining 10 lectures, ad-
dresses and meetings will be referred
70 them. Messrs. ". A. Neave. Jr.'
D NJ. Law. G.B.Kenncdy, FL. Slay-
maker and r. Clifton Howard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
SPRING EXCURSION.

The Southern Railway has announ-
ced q spring excursion to Ashevi!Ie,
n. :, and other points in the Land OF
the Skv." with a round trip fare Of
$40 from Alexandria, Information
NAV be secured from the agen; at the
Union Station or ticket Office in Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Two men were killed and third
was probably fatally wounded in a
continuous revolver battle near Wen
ma, Ga, yesterday Oscar Brow, far
mer, first engaged P. P. Snagster, Il
neighbor. in a duel, in which Snagsteg
was killed. Sheriff Bennett, mounted
pursued Blow, who shot the officer out
of the saddle. The sheriff returned the
fire while falling to the ground, killing
Blow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
SGmnambulist's Peril.

New York. May S.-Miss Helen Ma
inncv hung to the window sill Of her
West l4Gth street home while in
comnabulistic spell. She was taken
down with the aid Of ladder and tacn
tainted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
Struck by Lightning.

Richmond, May S.-During breif
storm Yesterday afternoon, the resi-
dence of S. S. Snyder, on "Colinial
Heights" across the river in Chester
field county, was struck b yightning.
Bricks were knocked from the Chin
new, and slate was ripped from the
roof, but otherwise no damage was
done, and no one was injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

The Junior Daughters of the Mary
Custis Lee, U d. c., will on Thurs
day, May sih, from s to 10 p. m,
have for sale at Lee Camp Hall,
Strawberries, homemade ice cream
and cake. All are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Carrying out an oft-repeated threat
that he would end his life Elias Resen,
aur, 43 years old, and until short
while ago manager of wholesale
hat firm in Philadelphia, dragged his
half -paralyzed body across room in
the Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, anG
leaped to his death from the fifth-story
window yesterday morning. Despon.
dency over an illness of more than 4
year was the reason given the hospital
authorities by members of the family
for the mans act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

r. E. Knight & Son have just re-
ce..ved large consignment of bicy-
cles, which they are selling 20 the
trade under q guarantee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

William Henson died at his home 81
Arlington yesterday. The deceased
was 81 years old. His funeral will
take place Sunday afternoon at
o'clock from Arlington Presbyterian
Church. The interment will be in Oak
Hill cemetery at Falls Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

At meeting of George Washington
Lodge of Perfection. No. I, Scottish
Rie MascnS, which will be held TO-
morrow night, changes in the by
laws will be considered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Miss Lillian Allison, Of This city,
read senior essay at Belcroft Sem
mary, Washington. D. c., last even
ing. The title of the essay was "Folk
Lore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Hardshell and deviled crabs daily at
Rammers Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

r. W. Z. Nowland has sold TO Stew
art ]. Simpson house and lot on the
southeast corner of Wilkes and Payne
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Averring that he can never recover
from the humilia tion which has come
10 him, John Fl. Fort, of La Porte,
Ind, yesterday began action against
Mrs. Bowers Williams for $3S,S50
damages for alleged breach Of prom-
Use. Fort declares Mrs. Williams pre-
tended to fall desperately in love with
him, and after he had spent $3.50 for
presents for her she was married to
another man. Mrs. Williams is said
to be wealthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

The tenth gang murder in ths
month in Harlem's Little 1taly,"
was committed early yesterday,
when an Italian. believed 20 be An
tonic Scamorino, of Dayton, Ohio.
was shot from a doorway as he was
walking along East 1O6th street. AL
though Patrolman Ayres was on fXsd
post at the time a; Third avenue
less than 100 meet from the scene of
the shooting-,h he murderer easilF
escaped. When Ayres ran to the
vestibule from (which the shot had
been fired there was no one in sight.
Scamorino is believed to have been
in this country but short time. The
motive for the murder is a mystery
to the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08


The communists anarchist fedora
tion attempted to carry out its threat
ened demonstration ,as protest
King Alfonso's visit, in front Of the
Spanish embassy in Paris yesterday
but large forces of police ruthless
w scattered the 800 anarchists and
synicalists as soon as they began to
shout "Long live Ferrer! Down with
the assassin king!' Groups of mani
festants then began 10 smash street
lamps and tear down the decora-
tions of the houses. The police had
difficulty in quieting the disorders.
Twenty persons were arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

In the Circuit Court in vacation to-
day Lewis Mckenzie Bell qualified as
administrator Of A&eline Allen, col
ored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Hard Shell crabs daily at Rammeps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Advices from Avlona say that the
situation there causes the greatest
anxiety, as the army of Diavid Pasha,
cncamped a. few miles from the town.
is in a starving condition. The Greek
army is encamped 9 miles from .he
town and ready to take the slightest
pretext to attack the city, notwith-
standing assurances by the Greek
government that it Goes not intend
to move against Avlona
All fourth-class postmasterships,
except those paying less than $3.50
a year, were thrown open to compe-
titive examinations by an executive
order issued yesterday by President
Wilson. These positions are retained
in the classified service, but about
$4,000 incumbents VINO were cover
ed" into the classified service by ex-
ecutive orders of previous admins
tra,tions will have to meet all comers
in competitive examinations in or
der to hold their positions with civil
service protection. Postmaster gen
eral announces that it was the pur-
pose of President Wilson and himself
to extend the classified service 10 IN
clude presidential postmasters OF the
second and third class probably with
in a year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-08

Fair today and probably tomo
row; moderate temperature.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
SOCKALEXIs DIES
IN LOGGING CAMP
Hop

Bangor. Maine, Dec. 25.-Louis SOCK
alexis a Penobseot Indian who won
fame as a ball player, dropped dead OF
heart disease while working in a log
g-ing camp at Burlington Wednesday
His body was removed to his home in
Old Town Wednesday night.
sockaIexis was born Al years ago
His paternaI grandfather was at one
time governor of the Penobscots and
the family was prominent IN the az
fairs of the tribe. Louis was an uncle
of Andrew SOckalexis, the marathon
runner
was a natural athlete and was able 20
run 100 yards in ten seconds when at
his best He became known as a base
hall PLAYER in 1885 when he played
centerfieId on the Holy Cross team, his
work attracting the attention Of the
big league scouts In 1897 ne was an
outfieIeder for Cleveland Of the Amer1-
can league. Afterwards he played on
teams in the minor leagues Of New
England.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
BY JOHN E. MRAY.

speed and strength enough TO prove ne
is still a factor in the game
What Packey should do is TO quit
trying to mystify his followers as 70
his weight and come out openly in the
class where he belongs and in when
he can be champion-the welterWeighL
a Compromise Team.
walter Camps football team, cover
fne all America, seems to be compr o
mise of many expert opinions, ana 10
be as near right as it is possible Tor
compiler who has seen but a. few play
ers of the many ne tries to CLASSIFY.
His first team is as follows; HOggSelI
of Dartmouth and Merrilat OF the
Army. ends: BALM of Princeton, ana
Talbot of Yale, tackles; PeDOck Of mar
ward and Brown of the Navy, guards
Des Jardien of Chicago, center; hunt
ingtOn. Colgate quarterback; Craig OF
Michigan and Brickley OF Harvard
backs: and Mahan. Harvard, tullDacK-
Surely it's an eleven that would De
unbeatable. But in one position west
erners, and a lot of eastern people,
too. viii dispute with Camp-thats as
to the quarterback. The west, almost
to a man, has picked little DoraIs OF
Notre Dame as the best man possible
His forward passing, ability to carry
the ball, clever generIashlp ana oe
fensive strength make him an aIlround
man hard to beat. Huntington OF COL
gate is doubtless a strong man IN the
Job, but he surely owns no such variety
of strong points as the little west
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
Betting Is Even On Prize Figh t
-:I:- -::- -:I:-
Hanson and Herrick Both Working

close from -Dresent indications, at even
money on the result of the contest
Minor wagers, none over $50, have been
George Rodus, of New York city, a
pilgrim on the quest of the Whlte
hope" donned the gloves with HeFr lSlA
Wednesday afternoon. because o. the
beIDIess condition of ROduS aIuer Two
77,fnutes of boxing. Joe was compelled
to walk in and stop the uShl- JACK
tore in with a left hook winch SJd5
eered the giant. Small, short arm wal
Ions followed Two rounds were DOAeu
with "Kid" MARTINEZ kid" Alberts,
the husky weller, skipped three ROUNDS
with the big middleWelghL Inc SAM
bag was WaIloped Tor 10 minutes Dy
lack. who enjoyed the diversion OF II
ting as hard as he pleased Twelve
minutes were devoted to rope SKIPPING
and shadow boxing.
Hanson is working hard at his quar-
Fers large crowd witnessed the
yVorIzouts of the Salt Lake boxer We'd
nesday Battling" Mantell, VINO SparS
daily with Hanson, said recently lndI
the Westerner was showing better FORM
than he had ever seen. Hanson mas
without doubt, improved to a great ex-
tent His distance work and snort
arm blows in the clinches viii be a Dig
factor in the Herrick fight from pres
ent conditions. Hanson boxed with
Manteu. Dawson and Jockey Spinner
Wednesday
IF the weather permits. the bout
viii be held in the bull ring, sald pro
moter r. c. Benitez, Wednesday at
ternoon. IF indications are not FAVOR
able. the contest viii be staged IN Cow
bow park. It will only be a matter of
hours to remove the ring from the
stone arena and erect it in Cowboy
park. which is rooted over ana IS more
comfortable in Indictment weather
Christmas day was celebrated IN
both camps by additional work, and
renewed efforts. Jack put on the hard
est day OF his training siege, while
Hanson boxed a number Of rounds.
Benny Cordova and Kid Dawson, who
clash in the semi-windup, are down to
excellent condition
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

Z" ELTERS like Ritchie, McFar-
w land and Britton should box
w in their own class, and not
seek matches with legitimate 1913 pound
liebtweights. says De Witt Van Court
noted coast boxing expert. Van Court
commends the stand Of Wolgast, as
S-be little Dutchman won the title at
1s3 pounds, and defended and lost 1t
at that weight to Willie Richie who
now refuses to meet boxers of his
division. Wolgast never picked out
the soft ones but met all corners.
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wildcat Ferns showed that he IS
stilI in the running for the welter-
weight title when he won from Young
Denny of New Orleans, recently penny
80 5lfaatad in all but one round which
was a draw. Ferns flOOred Denny IN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
Van Court Commends AID Wolgast
-:H:- -:If:- -:Il;- III III
Wildcat Ferns Is Comeback

the first round with a straight right
to the law, a replice of the punch with
which Gibbons knocked out Ferns.
X x X
jim Jeffries received more than $780,
900 in purses during his career as
heavyweight champion. After leaving
fine ring Jeff went into business and
is now estimated as being worth $780,
600 Tom Sharkey, although not a
champion, is the wealthiest boxer Of
any Of them at the present time
SharIzey earned about $15O,OOO in the
ring. and is now worth approximately
a quarter Of a million dollars
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Efforts are being made by Federal
league emissaries, it is said, to land
Cactus Cravath, star player Of the
Philadelphia Nationals and leading hit
ter of the National league for 1913.
Cravath in a letter to a New York
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

ONFIDENCE in his own fighting
ability is the formula Of Joe Her
~ rick for the victories of his
brother, Jack, the "Kewanee Tiger"
That Jack did not finish Hanson in the
last few rounds OF the former fights
is explained by joe who states that be
cause of the two defeats which Hanson
is credited with over Jack, in Cali
fornia. the big middleweight had to
fight carefully. Hanson was in serious
trouble after the 18th round, says
Joe He was the most surprised man
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

news service declared that the Fed
erals had made him a big offer, and
unless the Phily management came
through, he was going to the outlaws
Dan McKetrick, manager of Frank
Moran who is now in Paris, has wired
Billy Gibson that MOran's proposed
bout with Jack Johnson has been calieu
off indefinitely. McKetrick wired an
offer to Jim COffey to box Moran. Glib
son recently offered Georges Carpen-
ter. the French champion, a purse OF
$4,000 to meet COffey in New y DIRK
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An ancient claim that fighter once
knocked out never comes Dack was
brought to light when George Chip
knocked out Frank Klaus the second
time Tuesday night Chip, who floored
Klaus once several weeks ago, was an
easy winner in this contest. nen
Zoe Cans lost to Battling Nelson, the
Hegewisch lightWelght kn Iotio+aa Ms bia
out again before he suostantlaIeu MS
claim to the lightweight title
Charles W Murphy has not seen
Toe Tinker and has no intention OF con-
ferring with the exmanager Of the
Reds, according to a conn 1 lI q IL -
received by president Charles h I'D
bets of the Brooklyn club. When the
deal for Tinker was made Ebbets Wlfeu
Murphy that Tinker belonged TO the
Dodgers and to keep his hands OIL II
Murphy replied that he had not seen OF
conferred with Tinker.
Artie Hoffman, former Pirate and eX-
Cub outfielder, will play with the san
Francisco Coast league club next sea
SON according to present indications.
Del Howard, manager of the Seals
conferred with Orvie overall, crack
twirler for the club, recently at Los
Angeles and it is probable that HOff-
man viii be purchased from the Chat
tanooga Southern league team of when
he is a member.
Tom O'Rourke, the New York promo
ter. has offered a guarantee of SlO,OOD
to Georges Carpenter, French heavy
weight champion, if the foreigner will
battle on American soil Perky Flynn
is a prospective opponent of Carpenter
if he is secured. Both Billy Papke
and Frank Klaus, American middle
weights, have defeated Carpenter IN
France.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
CULLEN THREATENS JUMP
TO THE FEDERAL LEAGuE

Lincoln, Neb Dec. 25.-Lee CULLEN,
for three years third baseman of the
pennant winning Denver club, and be-
fore that with the Sioux City club
when it won the Western league pen
nant. announces he viii serve notice on
the Denver management that If not
given his release, or transfer TO the
Lincoln club. he would jump to the
Chicago Federal league club, from
which he says he has an offer. Quill
lens home is in Lincoln, and he pre-
fers to play here if his services are
wanted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

on earth at the showing which Jack
uade. Jack will rush the tght from
the initial bell this time and Hanson
will not last Is rounds is my predlc-
ton. I have already communicated
with promoter r c. Benitez to secure
Knockout Brown for a fight with
Jack in early February, so contldenI
am I Of the outcome of the contest
Betting has opened and viii probably
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
Punishment Long DELAYED.
,rcFarlnnd stu strong.

There are not wanting experts who
think Mcfarland is about all through
somewhat after the fashion Of Abe Al
tell, who, everyone insisted, was merely
staHing when he did poorly in bouts
AS a matter of fact Abe was doinG MS
level best.
That view seems unreasonable, now
ever, in HcFarland's case for Packey
in his St Louis bout, even though ne
did not try to stop Trendall showed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
HINKEY WILL COACH
YALE FOOTBALL TEAM

Dayton. Ohio. Dec. 25.-Frank Hinzey,
famous star of the nineties viii be
head coach of the Yale football eleven
next fall. This announcement was
made today by captain Nelson Talbot,
who is at his home here for the Christ
mas holidays.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
L. Coming to This.

Although the National League went
on record against two rival league
clubs using the same park for baseball
purposes, this is practically certain 10
come in view of the strong tendency
of club owners to get down their az
fairs to a business basis" The COM
bination would cut the Investment OF
the two clubs in twain, while the prof.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

its of each would remain the same
Could the owners be induced to see
it. this plan would enable the respeC-
tive teams to spend on players what
they might save in rent and interest
they might save in rent and interest,
the fans.
Fear of the syndicate balI' cry IS
deterrine- the magnates from a logical
move.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25
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Just a Jest.

Somebody has started a discussion to
prove that Eddie Collins is more val
liable man than Cobb If the same
party wants to locate the whereabouts
of some able support, let him hunt up
the members of the commission that
awarded the annual prize to Walter
Johnson. There's a whole board that
evidently thinks little Of Cobb, as ne
received but three points out Of a DIG
total.
As general proposition, however,
the endeavOr to convince the ordinary
fan that Collins has it on Cobb would
be about as simple a task as extracting
the right eye of Buddha.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

A few hundred windows and odd sash
1T a big saving to you Lander Lumber
CO,-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

How about some red fence2 We have
inst unIoaded car, Lander Lumber
o.-AdVertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-12-25

Ell Paso Optical Co., me- opticians to
the Advertisement.