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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29

progress Of the work. II conditions
remain favorable, il is hoped to store
water behind the big dam 10 a depth
OF 100 feet, which would create lake
IS miles long which would contain
10000 acre feet Of water. This is
not promise OF the reclamation engi-
neers Tor they qualify every statement
as 70 the time Of storing water BY
saving that water viii be stored IN
July II nothing happens
Better progress has been made with
the construction work than was antic-
ipated and the work has progressed
rapidly since the actual construction
work started
Employs 100 Men.
There are 100 men at work on the
project and additional men viii be put
10 work soon to start work on the
embankment, one mile north OF the
dam, which viii be 1900 feet long and
viii have a maximum height Of so feet
and viii contain 100000 cubic yards
OF material. This viii be constructed
o. earth laid IN thin layers and
sprinkled before it is rolled It viii
have a rock apron TO protect Il from
wave action and from burroWing ami
mails This will be constructed during
the winter and viii give employment
TO 800 additional men and many teams.
Is lis Miles From Fl PasO.
The Elephant Butte dam IS located
us miles north OF Fl Paso and Is be-
ing built across the Rio Grande at
point known as Elephant Butte, a
peculiar formation which is supposed
TO be volcanic This great dam will
store and supply water for the 1S5. 900
acres Of land laying below II in a
chain Of valleys called the Rio Grande
valleys and including the Rfncon. Pa
Tomas, Mesilla, lower 1lesilla, and the
FL PaSO valley Connecting with IL is
an elaborate system Of canals and lat
erals which carry the water from the
big lake onto the fertile valley lands
BY means OF main canals, diversion
dams and elaborate systems OF lat
erals
When the dam is sufficiently com
pleted TO store the waters OF the Rio
Grande. all lands included under this
government project. with its govern
ment bond guarantee, will be assured
water for all crops for all time TO
Gene
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Water For $4,000 Acres Assured by Elephant Butte Da
Water w- Be Stored In Government Reservoir For 1915
Worlds Greatest Project;
To Reclaim Rich Territory
Government Is Rushing Work on Great Undertaking
Which VIII Irrigate All the Rio Grande Valley
Above and Below Ell Paso For Many Miles,
No Drouth After the Dam Is Finished.

september 1 the Great Ele-
phant Butte dam will be 70 per
~ cent completed and it is expect
ed to store water in the great reservoir
by July. 1915.
This government project which will
irrigate 1s5.OOO acres Of fertile valley
land, will cost between S10,O0o,000 and
$4,000, 900 when completed This won
derfuI irrigation plant will form an
artificial lake IS miles long and with
a capacity Of $50. 200. 100000 gallons, or
enough water to cover the state OF
Delaware two feet deep over its entire
area. The dam will have a maximum
depth of 1913 feet near the dam and
the average depth will be SIS feet
shore Line OF zoo Miles,
The impounding reservoir will be
one and three-quarter miles wide and
will have a shore line Of 200 miles
This gives an idea OF the great size OF
thu reservoir which is to be created
when the Elephant Butte dam is COM
pleted and the flood waters OF the
Rio Grande are impounded behind this
solid wall Of masonry.
The estimate OF 20 per cent complete
is based on the total estimated expen-
ditures which include the embank-
ment gates and all other related fea-
lures of the project The masonry is
TO be one continuous. or monolithic
block from the foundation up to the
elevation Of the old river bed above
which il is to be built in blocks Of
concrete, each 100 feet long
The completed dam will be 200 feet
from the old river bed or $50 feet from
bedrock to parapet The dam viii be
212 feet thick at the base and IS feet
a. the top
VIII Generate Power.
The downstream face viii be slop-
ing TO give the structure added
strength while the upper face viii be
almost vertical In connection with
the dam there will be a power gener-
ating plant which viii utilize the
power from the spillways and viii
Generate electric current which will
be used in lighting homes in the val
Iey-s md in manufacturing plants The
diversion dams will also generate cleo
tric mower in smaller plants which VIII
be available during the irrigation sea
son
July 1915, is only a tentative date
for the storage OF water, although T.
H Baldwin. the construction engineer,
for whom IL has been suggested that
the dam be named. SAYS that there are
many things beyond the control OF the
engineers which might retard the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29

considerable construction work in the
near future. The building Of an ad-
ditiOnal diversion dam in the Mesilla
valley below Las Cruces and the NOV
ing Of about 1000. 900 yards OF earth
IN the construction of main canals in
that valley, is contemplated during
the coming winter.
Canal TO Be Enlarged.
In the FL Paso valley, the enlarge
ment of the Franklin canal below
Islets, together with a number Of
concrete structures, is also contem-
plated A complete irrigation project.
including main canals and main lat
erals, Will equal in cost the amount
TO be expended on the Elephant Butte
dam Such a system is much slower
o. completion because Of the wide area
covered and the amount Of prelim-
mary work necessary to place lands
in condition to receive water
OF the 10000 acres to be finally ir-
rigated under the project, approx
mately $1,000 acres are now in cult
vation: an increase Of nearly 10000
over the area in crop last year. OF
this area 10000 acres are planted TO
alfalfa With soil and climate condi-
tions as are found on the project, many
varieties Of grains and fruits are cap
able Of being produced, which viii give
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29

I river Of considerable discharge Ace-
Quate protection. then, must be ADDED
to render the irrigable lands safe
from overflow. The details OF such
control works are now bein~ planned,
as it is expected that this work VIII
be a part of the completed project
Strengthening the sharp ENDS OF the
river. deepening the channel and con-
timing the river seellon 70 oe l me
location are the main features Of this
important and necessary work
Drainage.
The placing Of water for irrigation
on lands is nearly always accompanied
by preparations to drain off the eN-
cess or waste water. The layout of
a comprehensive drainage system pre-
sents in most cases difficulties far
greater than those encountered in
planning irrigation works The first
step towards providing suitable drains
is to determine the elevation of the
ground water and the changes that
occur from various conditions.
approximately 80 square miles Of
the project in the Mesilla and the FL
Paso valleys are being Investigated by
means Of test wells sunk to the water
surface, the change Of which is noted
monthly and plotted on maps. These
data, together with topographic maps
form the basis Of the location of the
drains to be built later
HydrOgraphie Work.
To keep a record Of the use and
flow Of water within the project. gag
ing stations have been established at
several points to determine the daily
flow Of the river. At San AIarcial, New
Mexico, a station is maintained by the
service. where gagings are in prog
ress, together with sampling of the
river water to determine the amount
OF silt carried.
This station is probably the most
important Of any in the project, for
the reason that at this point the
amount Of water reaching the EIe-
plant Butte reservoir will be ascer-
tanned when storage is provided by
the dam Other stations along the
river within the project make il pos
sible TO determine the loss by seepage
and the amount Of water diverted into
various canals.
Proposed Work.
Preparations are being made for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Gel Paso's Chamber OF Commerce
Is Making This the Convention and
Commercial City Of the Southwest
Activities Are Shown in Sub
stantial Increase of
Budget Fund.
Advertising of the City is
Made a Feature of
the Work.

IN 1913 the chamber Of commerce
budget fund amccuted to $50 600.
Il In 1914 the amount Of the budget
fund for the year was fixed at $780,
900, and practically all Of that amount
was raised with the assistance Of the
Adclub and the Rotary club.
These figures show the increase IN
the activities Of the chamber Of COM
merce since last year and episcmize
the increased endeavors Of this civic
dynamo which makes the Citys ma
chinery move. The activities OF the
chamber oS commerce during the past
gear cover a wide field and r1ucli real
city development has resulted from
the organized efforts Of the commun-
ity working through its chamber OF
commerce
The budget fund canvass has been
occupying the attention of the d.
rectors Of the chamber of commerce
for the past three months Having
set the mark at $4,000 the burden OF
raising this amount fell on the shoul-
ders Of the directors and officers OF
the chamber The amount raised last
year was soon passed and with the
contributions which are ext ected to be
received from the non resident prom
erty owners the total amount OF the
fund is expected TO be obtained Tor
the work Of the chamber of commerce
during the next u months. The soli-
citation Of property owners, especially
non resident property owners. is an
innovation in this years campaign and
II is getting good results The d.
rectors believe that the property own
ers are the ones who reap the great
est reward from the growth Of the city
and they believe that the property
owners should pay a part OF the eN-
penses Of the chamber. the purpose OF
V hich is 70 build a bigger and letter
city.
Advertising Campaign n Feature.
One Of the strongest talking points
Of the budget fund canvassers was
that a portion Of the fund was 20 ne
used in advertising and publicity work
to attract the tourist travel TO FL
Paso en- route to the san Francisco
and san Diego fairs Ten day stop
overs are allowed on all transconti-
mental tickets and Pullman tiekets ana
she chamber of commerce is planning
a systematic publicity campaign IN
the eastern and middle western papers
TO advertise the fact that Mexico may
ne visited as a side trip 70 the FaclIic
coast by stopping off In Fl Paso-
A part Of the advertising cam psilsn
will be the issuing of another 10000
or the new chamber Of commerce book-
lets These booklets are the most at
tracuye advertising literature tnat mas
ever been issued in FL Paso or tne
southwest and returns are alreauE ne
ing realized on the original lO-eOl
winch composed the first ed'tion ana
Aticles in the daily newspapers.
T2aEazines and trade papers telilns OF
III fascs advantages and the cnalce
Continued on Next Page-'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Australia Has a Larger
German Population Than
Of Any Other FOREIGNERS

Melbourne. Australia Aug 29.-There
are 6642 Americans in Australia, ac-
cordinE 10 a report just made by the
official statistician Of the common
wealth
The Germans on the island continent
number 32990: the Chinese. 20.tl5-
Scandinavians. I4.T005 Italians, SIS. and
the Japanese 3474-
The number OF japanese is OF inter
est because Of the suspicion often voiced
in Australia regarding the japanese
government and people
IN proportion TO the men was 100 to
40 50 years ago, but today it is 100
TO los.
The rate OF natural increase IN popu-
latfon is high, being EOS percent, ana u
anDea-s from the official estimates that
the total population OF the island con-
tinent viii soon be 100000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29

far greater returns per acre than the
can be well understood, irrigation con
ditiOns at the present time are limited
on account Of the unreliable water
supply.
II is fully expected. with the avail
ability Of some stored water during
the coming year and the completion Of
the dam in the near future, when
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29

storage and proper diversion works are
provided by the reclamation service,
that the crop production will be as
sured. and the benefits Of complete ir-
rigation and settlement conditions
available to the valley property own
ers and TO the city Of FL Paso. whose
future growth viii be so benefited by
the placing in cultivation Of this large
area Of now sparsely settled land
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Big Crops In Valley;
The Work OF Irrigation
Wonderful Yields Are Produced Here Every Year; Fruit,
Vegetables and Forage All Pay Well; Progress
Irrigation Undertaking Is Aiding
Farmers Above and Below Ell Paso.

Rsadon servioe)
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
SERIOUS CATARRH.
 YIELDS TO HYOMEI.

Be wise in time and use Hyomel at the first symptom Of catarrh, such as frequent colds. spasmodic coughing, watery eyes, husky voice, CT constant shifting and raising of mucus.
 Do not let the disease become deep seated and gradually extend along the delicate mucous membrane going rom the nose to the throat and finally into the lungS-then you are in danger or a. serious if not fatal illness.
 There is no other treatment for ca
 tarrh ills like the Hyomei method. none just as good or more simple and
 pleasant to use It is in no wise a
 cure-all, but certainly is most effective and almost instant relief for head colds, croup or catarrh. Hyomei contains no dangerous or outlawei drugs, and can
 be safely used in the treatment Of small children.
 The Efyomei method is not round- about process of stomach drugsinS that cnly upsets the digestion-it's nature s way-you breathe it. Hyomei is a combination of antiseptic and gerlni- cidal oils. It mixes with the air you breathe, almost instantly reaches ali the hooks and crevices of the sore and l inffamed mucous membrane lining the nose and throat and immediately be- gins it's sure and safe healing.
 The Lee 6 Osgood CO and druggists l everywhere sell Hyomei. The com plete outfit--S1-00 size-contains in haIer and bottle of liquid. Extra bot | ties of liquid, if later needed, 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
Body of Mrs. Harold Anderson of Bal tIc Fednd in Shetueket River Tues day Mornine-Missing from Her Honne Since March 28.

~ While fishing in the Shetucket river just below the Greeneville dam about o'clock Tuesday morning Michael Mahoney noticed the body of a woman swirling around in the large eddy near the apron of the dam on the Preston s1de. Policeman Casey, who was mo- tlfied of the discovery, called up police headquarters, and Medical Examiner klmbal was then notified. He went to the dam. saw the body and gave Un- dertaker Gager permission to remove the remains to his morgue
 Dr. Kimball made an examination of the body about 9.30 o'clocx. The up- per part of the remains were dressed in two undershirts and two undervests On the lower part of the body was underclothing and part of black skirt. The feet had on almost new laced shoes and one peculiar thing was that there was hole in the center of the sole of one of the shoes, though but slightly worn. There were two pairs of stockings on the feet. There were no marks of violence upon the body. The face and other parts were discolored by water and there were bruises on account of coming in con- tact with stones and other objects.
 pr. Kimbal called up the officials in Baltic, as there were two women miss ing from that place, and later relatives of the women called at Undertaken Gager's morgue. Joseph Erickson of Baltic identified the body as that of his sister, Mrs. Harold Anderson. who had been missing from her mother's S home in Baltic since Saturday morn ing, March 28.
 Mrs. Anderson was visiting her mother, Mrs. F. Erickson. about that time. On the morning of Saturday, the 18th, she left her sisters house to return to her mothers. and instead of taking the direct route she went tow ards the river. Her brother-in-law, Oscar Wes+ erburg, had noticed her strange actions, and he went to her mothers home to see if she was there. She had not been there since she left for her sisters, so a hurried search was made, but no trace of her could be found.
 A few days later a. shawl belonging to her was found on the riverbank, and that was all that was known Of her whereabouts until she was found Tues day.
 Mrs Harold Anderson, whose maiden name was Huldah Erickson. was born in Gottenburg, Sweden, 37 years ago. She came to the United States when she was five years old, living first in Danbury, then in Baltic and Kensing- ing up to the time she came to her mothers in Baltic She was married in Danbury about Is years ago to Harold Anderson. While living in kenS1nSUOn she Q1Spiayeu nervous symptoms and was treated by several doctors, but her disease was incura ble. and. taken suddenly with a fit of mel ancholia, she decided to end her life in the waters of the Shetucket.
 She is survived by her husband, Harold Anderson. seven children, Char ence, Arthur, Mildred, Albert, Edgar Paul and Laura, four sisters. Mrs. Oscar Westerburg of Baltic. Mrs. Hans Cartrude and Mrs. Albert Sherburne of New London and Miss Helma Brick son of Baltic, two brothers, Joel and Joseph of Baltic, and her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Fritz Erickson, of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
TROOPS AT FORTS
 READY TO LEAVE.
Officers and Men at Wright and Terry
 Waiting the Gall.

Ready to leave. at an inStants notice for Mexican territory, more than HOO officers and men of the Coast Artillery corps at Fort H. G. Wright and Fort Terry have their luggage and equip Snent packed, waiting orders that may come at any minute from Washington. The officers and men, who are in com- plete preparedness to start for the front, include the entire garrison with the exception of the One Hundred and Thirty second company, which will be left to man the island forts.
 The members of the Coast Artillery corps are instructed in infantry tac- tics as well, and it will probably be that branch of the service to which they will be assigned when the orders for departure arrive. The quarternaS- ter's department has everything in readiness for immediate transporta- ton.
 The prospect of participation in ac- tive service has thrown the island fCrts into the greatest excitement. While of course. the same discipline is en- forced as at all times, and the same drills are carried out to insure readi- ness for emergency, nevertheless the likelihood of real war instead of the war game is sufficient to keep the men literally standing on their rocs
 Tuesday morning drill in extended order with heavy marching equipment was held at Wright and Terry. Every company is recruieted to it's ful quota of 104 men.
 Since the probability of active ser vice became more certain, recruiting offices in various sections of the coun- try have received hundreds of appli cations for enlistment In Chicago 20C applicants appeared Monday. The New London office is evidently an ex- ception to the general rule. however for it was stated there Tuesday that no applications had been received since the prospect of war became imminent
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-22
SUPERIOR COURT CASE SETTLED
Horace H. Main Dissatisfied With Way Mining Stock Was Sold by Administrators of His Brothers Estate-Laure Hill Case Next the Court List.

When the superior court, civil side, came in here at 1e o'clock Tuesday morning for the April additional ses- that of Horace H. Main of Ledyard vs. Alonzo Main and Luther c. Gray, administrators of the estate of his brother, the late Ira D. Main of North Stonington.
 The case did not come to trial be- fore Judge Milton A. Shumway as the several lawyers representing the parties requested time to imparl. Aft CT they had conferred it was an nounced that the case had been settled.
 The reasons of appeal were given on the grounds that Judge Calvin Shy der in the probate court at North Sionington erred in one respect in all lowing the account of the administra- tors, Alonzo Main and Luther C.. Gray, because the fees allowed were excessive.
 There is grounds for appeal it was also claimed because the adIniniStra- tors sold mining stock belonging to the estate to the son of one of the administrators for S4 which sum. as shown in the account of the admin istrators, also included the uncollect- ed notes and bills of the estate. It was claimed that this was done with out any itemization of the same or any permission of the court to make such sales.
 As further grounds for appeal, the appellant claimed that he had re- quested the administrator not to sell but to hold the stock, which he had reasons to known would soon be of great value.
 For the appellant, John H. Barnes and Roderich M. Douglass appeared. The appelles were represented by J. J. Desmond, John l., Main, one of the heirs and Frances Richmond, another