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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
BAD ROADS COST
IS VERY GREAT
Farmers Now Figure Cost
Of Not Improving, Rather
Than of Improvement.

American farmers have begun to
figure the matter of roads a little diff
ferentiy than in former years." says
president Claude S. Briggs of the
Briggs-DetrOiter company, of Detroit.
when the good roads movement was
in its infancy, they used to ask them
selves: How much viii good roads
cost me2 Thanks to the intelligent
propaganda Of the daily and farm pa
pers, as well as other agencies, farm
ers are now asking themselves, How
much are bad roads costing me?'
According to government experts,
the cost Of hauling ton of farm pro-
duce a mile varies from II cents in
localities where fairly hard gravel
roads exist, to IS cents per ton in
parts Of the country where the roads
are in bad condition. On the other
hand. in those European countries
where hard roads prevail, the cost Is
as low as cents per ton per mile.
timated that the total haulage expense
to American farmers for a year is ap-
prOximately $1,000 900. And every
dollar Of this stupendOus sum comes
from the farmers pocket. for he is the
one great producer who cannot add
the haulage expense to his wares, for
the price he gets are on a delivered
basis.
Il believe that IL every farmer
would take pencil and paper; figure
the amount in tons Of the produce and
stock he markets in a year: multiply
it by the number of miles he must
haul It to market; multiply the total
by Is, which is about the average
haulage cost per ton per mile, and then
consider that he could save nearly
half Of this amount every year If he
had concrete or other hard roads all
the way to his market, he would be-
come an earnest good roads worker.
And this actual dollars and cents
saving doesn't take into consideration
the many advantages Of good roads in
bringing neighbOrs closer together, In
making il easier and pleasanter to get
to church, school, entertainments, etc.
with wider interest in better roads
must come a more efficient system of
roads building and maintenance This
is work for experienced and competent
highway engineers just as much as
building a railroad is the work OF
highly trained specialists. 1t is no
pIaything for politicians
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
AUTO OUTPUT IS
S425,000,000.
Il From 1000 Cars in 1902, Mo-
tor Industry Increased
to $4,000 in 1914.

In a recent address reviewing the i
years development in the manufacture
of motor cars, William Livingstone, a
banker of Detroit brought out the fol-
lowing points;
probably Is percent Of all automo-
biles made in this country are produced
I'm Detroit and Michigan. Although
looked upon as rather hazardous
business in the early days, automobile
manufacture has assumed gigantic pro-
portions, with apparently little de-
crease in demand, although with prices
getting lower each year, and the mar
gin of profit smaller. 1t is worthy OF
note that at no time in u years has
the industry as a whole taken back
ward step, the record showing that
each year an increasing number OF
cars has been made and sold, from less
than 1000 cars in 1902, when the bust
ness may be said to have really begun,
to 435, 600 cars during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1914, the latter having
total valuation Of about S425,OOOOOO.
Give Jobs to Many.
Coupled with these figures are the
products Of the parts and accessory
makers with sales during the past
u months running into big figures.
Attention at this point is called to the
fact that A percent of the cost Of an
automobile is in the labor.
CAS- to the methods of marketing, the
manufacturer ships TO the dealer, OF
whom there are more than 5000 in
the country, sight draft against bill
Of ladiug. The dealer, whose capital is
too limited to carry a large stock Of
cars has been accustomed to borrow
from his banker, thus permitting him
to handle a larger stock and do
bigger volume of business, with the
banker having always ample security
for his loans. The dealers business
with the buyer has Invariably been on
a cash basis. The fact that the auto
mobile can he so readily deprecated
with a few weeks use has eliminated
the possibility of makers cOnsigning
cars to dealers, and has materially
aided in keeping the business one for
cash only
$4,000 Dealers Mt Work.
while the business depression may
interfere and bring about a reduction
during the next y months, 1t is not
unlikely that 4500 cars can be sold.
With 5000 dealers, and 100000 cars
to be cared for, the profits from the
sale. storage and repairs runs into sub
stantial figures.
THE future market for automobiles
rests not alone in this country, but
throughout the world, especially IS
European makers are not likely to
produce very much for some time. Last
year American automobile manufac-
turers exported cars to the value Of
s26574OOO, with parts amounting to
SIS. 600. 600, or a total Of $4,000, 600.
When it is taken into consideration
that France alone exported motor cars
to the value of S44,00OOOO last year,
with Germany and Italy totaling al
most the same, it can be seen what
worldwide trade IS awaiting the auto
mobile maker Of this country.
Commercial vehicles are fast COM
ing into the field, and with the de-
struction of horses and trucks in the
wa. on the other side. this end Of the
bu siress must have a healthy growth
during the next few years. There are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
Texas Auto Club To
Build 7-Mile Road

The construction of a toll highway
for motor cars from San Antonio, Tex,
to Medina lake is now practically as
sured. The project is being promoted
by the San Antonio Automobile Club.
The total cost of the construction
work will be approximately $4,000 for
seven miles of highway, and good
part of this sum already has been
subscribed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26

now about 100. 900 freight carrying mo-
tor vehicles in use, the production
during the past II months being about
10000, with the ratio of increase great
er than was ever known in the pas
senger car field.
Makers in Decrease.
Here are some facts Of interest to
students of trade:
There are more than $50 listed man
ufacturers of motor vehicles, some
making both pleasure and commercial
cars. Of these ITO make gasoline pas
senger cars, 245 gasoline commercial
cars, n cycle cars, u motor fire APP
paratus, IS electric pleasure cars and
"A electric commercial vehicles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
AND THE aTxICKBACK."

Carbon AND THE aTSICKBACK."
When carbon accumulates in the cyl
fnders the engine may run from mean
descent particles causing Ignition after
the spark has been turned off The ig-
milton thus produced ie not timed, OF
course, and dangerous 'kickbacks
may occur
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26

mohalr, nevereak, pantsote and seat cover materials.
oid-all carried IN stock Auto Robes, Gloves, etc.
4OO-4O2 TEXAS STREET
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
BRAGG WILL JOIN THE

Los ANGELES hADE DUIlUN =
Caleb Bragg is to join the colony OF
automobile racing stars IN Los Ang eIea
soon. Last week George r Bentel re-
ceived word from the noted pilot that
he was shipping his Mercer roadster
to Pasadena in preparation to making
that city his headquarters until late In
the spring. Some interesting commit
nications have been going on between
BenteI and Bragg and there are reports
that the driver viii be seen a. the
wheel Of a new Mercer in the Grand
Prize race at san Francisco
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
SIDE OF
BATTLE LIFE
their defeats, and we are anxious that
they shall be we'll informed
EngfuhfNHfW.

they snail be well infOrmed."
Promotes SOcinbility.
This IS the light side Of life in the
trenches. Most men on active service
seem to develop the social instinct.
Even Tommy Atkins-difficult man TO
converse with under ordinary con-
ditfons-becomes another creature.
ComDanv breeds paiety even I'm danger.
But the French soldier has the social
instinct to much greater degree. What
has surprised me most Of all IS not ais
vaIor. for that is a quality common to
very many races, ana the French nave
nroved themselves valorous on many
an historic field. II is his endurance
and his determination.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-26
PHONE rAsF 5 FOR

Coal, wood and kindling. Service best
ever. Try US and be convinced
NEFF-STILES co. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27
Market Reports
Los Angeles Produce Market.

Los Angeles, March 27.-The cool
weather yesterday caused material
rise in the price of strawberries on
the Los Angeles produce market, the
quotations on them jumping from SC
to 9c a box on the best fruit. While
there was plenty of sunshine the
berries ripened rapidly and came on
to the market in large aomunts so
that for two days they sold for as
low as &c box in some cases. The
cloudy weather, however, delays the
maturity of the crops and shipments
declined so much yesterday that the
rapid advance in price was brought
about.
The large amount of rhubarb which
came from the north last week is
about cleaned up and another big
shipment has been rushed here to
meet the demand. One house alone
expects several hundred boxes from
San Francisco. Dealers say that they
expect the price to stay about where
it is now as the demand for it is
so strong. There are a few plum
cots on the market and soc a pound
is asked by the house which has them
in stock. There is never large de-
mand for this fruit, as it is in the
nature of a novelty.
The scant supply of white onions
in Los Angeles was increased yes
terday by a shipment of Bermudas
which came from Hawaii by way of
San Francisco. They moved rapidly
at $3.50 for a fifty pound crate. But
ire and eggs were unchanged yester
day on the exchange. Fresh Cali
fornia cheese sold there for 1615c
pound.
Receipts of produce in Los Ange-
les yesterday were: Eggs, 704 cases:
butter, 72,94O pounds; cheese, 4,440
pounds; potatoes, 2,S12 sacks; apples.
10 boxes.
The following exchange quotations
on butter and eggs are taken from
the final daily sales on the Los An
geles produce exchange. The whole
sale price on creamery extra butter
is 4c above the exchange rate. Tha
egg prices quoted below, with the ex-
ception of the exchange rate, are the
wholesale prices:
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27
Livestock Market.

Chicago, March 27.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts, $4,000; market weak to sc
under yesterdays average; bulk, s:65
@S.75; light, S.55@s.8O; mixed, s.55
@S.sO; heavy, S.35@S.sO; rough, S.35
@8.45; pigs, 7.25@S.7O.
Cattle-Receipts, 1000; market
steady; beeves, 7.00@9.60; Texas
steers, 7.25@8.3O; western, 1000
$40; stockers and feeders, 5.6O@S.1O;
cows and heifers, 3.70@S50; calves,
6.OO@S.75.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; market
barely steady; native, 4.9O@65c;
western, 5.10@6.5O; yearlings, 5000
7,15; lambs, native, 6.90@8.OO; west
ern, 6.90@8.10.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27
Yesterdays Cotton Market.

New York, March 27.-Our market
was lower in response to the easier
ther turned steady and advanced
about to 10 points. The close was
at about the high of the day with
the scar months showing a net loss
of to 5 points and balance of the
list 6 to net higher. Renewed SELL
ing by the local crowd caused the
easier tone early, but the buying of
July from trade sources checked the
decline. The demand continues to be
less urgent from shorts in May and
the supposition that the big trade
house had covered the greater part
of its short line in that option con-
tributed to the weakness in that
month. Further reports of unfavor-
able weather in the belt brought in q
fair volume of buying of new crops
for Wall street account. Spots at
principal points were unchanged.
Following were closing quotations
today: January, 14.43@44; March,
11.93@94; April, 12.3O@32; May,
12.13@14; June, 12.O2@05; July,
1876; August, 11.76@77; September,
11.45@47; October, 11.40@41; No
vember, 11.4S@49; December, 11.43@
"A.
SuOt II so
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior court of the County
OF Imperial, State of California.
In the matter of the estate of Pedro
Arriga, deceased.
Estate of Pedro Arriga, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, administrator OF the estate
OF said Pedro Arriga, deceased, TO the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four "a months after
the first publication of this notice TO
the said administrator at the office
Of his attorney. ]. Stewart Ross, al
Room TO- Beach building, in the City
OF Ei Centre. State Of California, the
same being the place for the transae-
lion Of the business of said estate.
In the said County Of Imperial.
Dated March 10, A. ID. 1914.
c. A. SHAFER,
Administrator OF the Estate Of Pedro
Afriga, deceased.
.. Stewart Ross, Attorney for Ad-
miniStrator.
Friday Apriii7
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27
NOTICE TO CREnrropS

In the Superior court Of the County
II Imperial. State Of California
In the matter Of the estate Of Ju-
aius Zrobok, deceased.
Estate Of Junius Zrobok, deceased.
Notice IS hereby given by the under
signed, administrator Of the estate Of
said Junius ZroboK, deceased, to the
creditors OF and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice TO
the said administrator at the office
of his attorney, j. Stewart Ross, Esq,
al Room 10 of the Beach building, El
Centre, California the same being the
place for the transaction of the bust
ness Of said estate, in the said County
of Imperial.
Dated March 18th. A. ID. 1914.
c. A. SHAFER,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Junius
Zrobok. Deceased.
ninistrator.
FridayApr17
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27

Butter, per pound-Creamery ex-
tras, 23c.
Fresh ranch eggs, per dozen-Ex-
change rate, zoe; selected 23c; cam
died, 22c.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-27
Serial No. 0229OO
Not Coal Lands.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Serial No. 0229OO.
Department of the Interior.

'oci isti NO. OGAJOU.
Department of the Interior.
United States Land office, Los Ange
les, Cal, March 10, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Ernest
street, Los Angeles, California, as.
signee of Septimus f. Dykes, has filed
in this office his application to enter
under the provisions of Sections 1906
or 2307 Of he Revised Statutes of the
Cnsied Statce tho S y SW u and the
NV q SW u of Sec. 33, #. 1G s.,
II. IL e., s. B. M.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
versely the land described or desiring
to object because of the mineral char
aLter of the land. or for any other rea-
son, to the disposal to the applicant,
should file their affidavits of protest
IN this office on or before the 25th
day of April. 1914.
FRANK BUREN. Register.
Notice to be published in the I'm
perlal Valley Press, El Centre. Cal.
First publication March 81, 1914; last
publication April %. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
TO GET HELP FROM
 FLORIDA HOTELS
Traylor Leaves for Southern Resorts. To Secure Servants Before They
 Return to New York

George W, Traylor, manager of the Tutwiler hotel. left yesterday on a trip through the best hotels of Florida, seek ing employees for the Tutwiler. which will be opened here in June. The com pany operating the TutNfier proposes to use only white help excepting the wait- CTS. The Florida resort hotels will close their season within a few days and some have already closed. MT. Traylor, it is believed, hopes to secure some of the efficient servants before they return to New York.
 He will be gone several days. during which time thorough canvass of the principal cities of Florida will be made In an effort to procure the best en- ployes obtainable for the Tutwiler
 MT. Traylor has succeeded. it is stat ed, in getting quite large organization from this city. much to his surprise. and 1t will require only limited addition to complete the organization
 While no statement has been made since the departure of President Dudley ard Vice President Rockwell in regard to the exact date for the opening, it is said that June 1 will be about the time of the opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
SLOSS NEGOTIATIONS MOVE ID NEW YORK
Nothing Yet Given Out Re Garding Inspection of the
 Gulf States Properties

The negotiations between the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company and the Gulf States Se@el company started some time ago for the former to secure the properties of the latter. will be re- sumed in New York at the beginning of next week and may be completed or abandoned.
 This was made apparent yesterday when Col. J. Campbell Maben, president of the Sloss company, and Col. w. II. Goadby, one of his best informed direc- tors, left for New York after carefully looking over this territory. The of of the Gulf States with MT Bronner of New York. one of the bankers inter- ested in both companies.
 Although Col James Bowron, presi- dent of the Gulf States. is very posi- tive in his belief that there is nothing to the report that the Sloss company intends to make a bid for the proper ties of his company, there is just as much positiveness~ to the opinion in some industrial circles that the Sloss company will make an offer The of ficials of the Sloss company have not given a denial or affirmation of the report. Their reticence in regard to the report was subjected yesterday to the interpretation that there was consid- erable basis for the reports that the negotiations that were started have not been abandoned yet
 The officials of the Sloss company made it known before leaving for the east that no decision had been reached in regard to the coke ovens that have been announced for this district. It IS believed that the appropriation for the ovens will be held up for short time at least.
 The Sloss officials were well pleased with all their inspections here' ana while they were unwilling to give any reassuring opinions as to business con ditions at this time, 1t is believed that the fundamental firmness of this dis trict as presented to careful inspec- tors appealed very forcibly to the Sloss officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
ID ABANDON IDEA .FORNEW TRASHC CANS
Proposition Dropped in ln- terest of Peace and
 Harmony

Although no information has been given out directly from either side of the con- troversy, 1t became known yesterday that the trash can proposition has been dropped. The question, doubtless will not be heard from again for months, if at all.
 Never in the history of the city, prob ably has an issue with as insignificdn subject. kicked up as much dust as the trash can controversy Members of the commission and many prominent citi- zens were emphatic in their belief that the proposition was meritorious. The civic organizations of the city arose like an army against the cans, however, and 1t is understood the matter has been dropped in the interests of peace and harmony and not because those who believed in it were convinced by opposing arguments.
 The proposition was that trash cans, painted and made of glass sides and metal top and frame, should be placed on the downtown street corners free of cost to the city, the man furnishing the cans being allowed 10 sell advertising space on them to merchants, a per cent of which receipts would go to the city. The proposition developed many side is- sues and it was deemed advisable to drop it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
HARDwICK HERE YESTERDAY
Southern Official Says His Road Is
 Not Retrcnching

Samuel H. Hardwick, passenger traffic manager for the Southern railway. was in Birmingham yesterday. He was eu ronte to Montgomery to spend Easter Sunday with his daughter. her husband and their baby. Mir. HardwiclS makes frequent trips to the Capital City to visit his little grandehild
 Business is apparently improving,' said MT. Hardwick yesterday. T see no reason to doubt what what there will be a steady betterment in passenger traf- fc business during tho summer. us thero Is ta be held a great many very im- rortant conventions in this section and in the east, which will give the lines a great deal of work to do.
 our company, so far as l have been informed is not retrenchlng. We have purchased recently a great deal of equip ment. We have also announced that great deal of terminal improvement will hc done, which l am sure would not be authorized so fast If there was any fun damental cause for pessimism in this country.
 T"This city seems to DC farng well. have seldom been so interested in any town as am in Birmingham. The way you grow here Is remarkable and I am delighted to see it. Birmingham has only to keep in the middle of the road and pun together in order to make the grear- est city in the entire south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
FLAG PRESENTED
 TO CAMP WILCOX
Mrs. J. E. Hewlett Elected Sponsor. Committee Is Named to Select
 Delegates to Jacksonville

At the meeting of Camp Wilcox, Con- federate Veterans. held yesterday aft ernoon, a handsome United States flag was presented to the camp by their new secretary, Robert R. Zell. The flag was accepted on behalf of the camp by Capt John c. Smith, the com mander. It is understood that at the next meeting a Confederate flag will be presented by c. M. Cook. The meet
 ing was one of the best the camp has had and was largely attended by a number of ladies being present.
 An invitation was accepted from Dr. Preston Blake of the Southside Baptist church to attend divine services at his church, the date to be set later on mo- tion, April 26 was selected as memorial day. Mrs. J. l.. Hewlett was selected as sponsor for the camp at the ap- preaching reunion and in graceful little speech expressed her appreciation of the honor. The matter of selecting delegates to the reunion was referred to a committees which Is to meet next Wednesday and nominate the delegates and report back to the next meeting Captain smith appointed the following committee for this purpose: D S. Bridges, George Gorff, W. R, Lowery, R. w. McCallum. J. K. P. Lacey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
NOWLOOKS AS IF CAPT. EAGAN
 WOULD BE PERMANENT CHIEF
Ky RALPH R. SILVER

, whether or not a chief would be named Tuesday, he smiled.
 Well, it's possible. he said but would go no further.
 The commissioners intend to hold d conference on the matter either today or early next week before the meeting Tuesday. They decline to be quoted on the situation, but it is known that Martin Eagan as acting chief has apparently come up to all expectations of the three members of the commission as to what a chief of police should be and should do. Captain Eagan's long service in the department and his undoubted claim to promotion, together with his record of ability and integrity are no doubt going to land him ct the head of the police dc partment before many more days.
 Another feature Of the situation which no doubt is appealing with more or less force to members of the commission is that the appointment of Captain Eagan would promote harmony in the city com mission. the members of which have not been in entire accord in the, past few months on different police department issues. Whether or not this effort to- ward harmony might extend still further and result in uniting again the police and detective departments is very doubt ful, but nevertheless Is Icing predicted by some who are watching developments,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-11
EIGHT NEW CARS
 FOR THE TIDEWATER

I. is understood that the Tidewater com pany, through its New York office. has placed an order for eight new street railway cars of even a better type than the cars now used in the operations here. The appropriation for them is seiod to be over $l00,000. Local officials have been expecting for some weeks to see that the order had been given or to receive some advices in that connection, but nothing has ben communicated to this office. How ever. it is believed that the order has been handled by the officials in the east and that the cars will be delivered here Curing the early part of July.