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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
COCHISE STOCKMEN
MEET At WILCOX

Douglas, ARK, Feb. 27-The Cochise
County Stockgrowers association is to
hold its annual meeting at Wilcox,
March 1916. Notices to that effect are
being mailed out by secretary J. T.
Hood to the 175 members of the asso-
citation. Officers will be elected and
other business transacted. State sem
atOT William Riggs, who is president
Of the association, will recount the
accomplishments of the legislature
with reference to the livestock indus
try.
to take their wives and other members
of their families to the convention
which win be attended by many feat
ures of entertainment. 1t is expected
that large delegation of stockmen
viii be present from Douglas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
WOULD GET FULL
VALUEFORS STOCK
Proposed Bill Would Force
Railroads to Pay
Full Damage.

Austin Texas, Feb. 27.-Lvestocll
interests of Texas are hopeful that the
bill now pending in congress which
provides that railroads shall pay claims
for damage and loss of freight on the
full value of the shipment will pass.
The measure will save the Cattlemen
an enormous sum of money annually,
il is claimed.
Interstate shipments of cattle are
now made on contracts between the
shipper and railroad which contain the
uniform provision that settlements for
losses shall be made on the basis of
SO for a. calf $50 for a, COW and $50 for
a. steer or bull This form of contract
and settlement basis had its origin
more than 20 years ago when livestock
prices were much lower than they are
now.
Would Get Actual Value.
If the bill that is now before con-
gress becomes a law, railroads will
have to make settlements of damages
and losses to livestock on the current
actual value of the animals, which at
present are about as follows: Calf,
$50; COW, $50 to $50; steer, $50 to 500.
The Texas Cattle Raisers' associa-
ton, whose members represent the
ownership of more than six million
head of cattle, has been active in pro-
noting the enactment of the proposed
law. It has passed the senate and has
been reported favorably by the house
committee to which it was referred.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
Always Watch Him.
FLOYDADA CALVES TOP
THE KANSAS CITY MARKET

FlOydada, Texas Feb. 27.-N. ~
Armstrong topped the Kansas City
market with a bunch Of calves fed and
finished here. The price was $7.S5, on
an average Of 673 pounds. and was ten
cents higher than any other price paid
or the market that day.
Mr.. Armstrong fed those calves on
meal and maize, combination in which
he has d great deal of confidence. He
fed cattle in Kansas before coming
to Floyd county, and says that the
south plains is far superior to Kansas
as a feeding ground. The cOmmotion
which this load of calves created at
market will probably be repeated
when another lot the top of Mr.. Arm
strongs herd is shipped a little later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
SUNSHINE STATE
SPECIAL COMING
Albuquerque Cattlemen to
Be Accompanied by Gov
ernor and Legislators.

Albuquerque, n. NJ. Feb. 27.-MOnday
night at 10 o'clock, the Sunshine State
Special will leave the Santa Fe sta
ton for Ell Paso with 100 New Mexico
cattIemen, business men and state Off
Gals who are going to the Panhandle
and Southwestern Cattlemen's conven-
ton and work for albuquerque for the
1916 convention.
More than 70 tickets have already
been sold for the special train and as
the minimum was rs, the excursion is
assured and the delegation will number
more than 100 as the delegates from
Santa Fe, including Gov. W. c. McDon-
aid, will go with Albuquerque, as Will
a numebr Of the other Cattlemen from
different parts of the state.
Gov. Mcdonald Going Along.
The announcement that Gov McDOn-
aid would go with Albuquerque and
work for this city as the next cOnven-
ton place was the cause of much re-
Joicing here as Gov Mcdonald is ex-
pected to be a powerful influence in
landing the convention. George Slaugh-
ter, of Roswell, has also pledged him
self to Albuquerque and will swing
number of votes. DR.. Veal, of Chaves
county, viii go with Albuquerque and
may make one of the speeches before
the convention nominating this city.
State senator Isaac Barth and four
other members of the New Mexico
legislature have promised by long dis
lance telephone to make the trip to
Ell Paso and will try to bring more
of the state Legislature as there will
be little doing while Gov. Mcdonald
is out of the capital city.
The Magdalena delegation has prom
ised to attach a special car to the Al
buquerque train and be a part of the
big New Mexico delegation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
CATTLE RAISERS' INSPECTORS
RECOVER 48 HEAD OF CATTL F

FOrt worth, TeXas, Teb. 27-Fortv-
eight head Of cattle belonging to eight
different parties. were recovered by in
spectors of the Cattle Raisers' associa-
tion last week
The animals were found near Del Rio
All were shipped to Fort Worth and
sold on the local market. An INSPECTOR
at the yards made out the mutilated
brands and determined the ownership
of the cattle. The receipts will go
through the association, each owner re
ceiving his share.
e. B. Spiller, secretary of the asso-
citation, who gave out the information.
stated that in most cases the brands
had been so disfigured that only an
expert could determine the original
Some OF the marks had been cut out
and others had been burned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27

1t is probable that Allen win appeal
the case to the superior court In
Tombstone. The defendant still claims
the calf and sow that the matter has
gone this far, the costs in the case
have been lost sight Of and it viii
probably go stin higher.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27

the new rulings of the United States
department Of agriculture with refer
ence to the expenditure of the Hatch
and Adams funds given to our expert
ment station, and which limit and re-
strict their use so that supplementary
appropriations by the state are neces-
SarT.
Specific illustrations of the need of
this supplementary appropriation by
the state are found in the following
Many Of the bulletins which have
been published by the experiment sta
ton and from government funds are
out OF print There is still a large
demand for these bulletins Under the
rulings of the United States department
letlnS from funds provided by the fed
eral government. so we are unable to
supply this demand which is COnse-
quently increasing.
Last year a bulletin was published
by the experiment station which has
proved to be popular and in great de-
niand by the farmers. The United States
department Of agriculture ruled that
this bulletin was not technically re-
search work, and could not be paid for
from federal funds. and we have. there
fore, been compelled to pay for it from
our small maintenance fund.
Last year a similar objection was
made by the United State commissioner
Of education, who ruled on technical
grounds, that $500 OF charges against
the Morrill, fund must be paid for
for that year, but has been put in force
for the present year. and has aided in
Gripping us financially.
Note the following quotations illus
trating our situation:
The salaries of assistants were OBJ
jected to in 1912 and again in 1918 but
passed on the ground that it would be a
hardship to require a change after your
budget had been made up and the
money spent. You have had ample no
tice however Tor this years eXpendi-
lures and the items must now be elm
mated
The salaries Of purely admiuistra-
tive officers can not be charged to this
fund nor the salaries of other admin
istrative officers, like superintendent
foremen, and matrOns, and the wages
Of unskilled laborers and assistants in
shops. laboratories and fields
It never was the intention that
these funds should bear the main por-
ton Of keeping the farm and stock in
condition. 1t is the duty of the state to
provide funds for this purpose, the fed
eral funds to be used in Institutional
work only (Signed) P. 2. Claxton, U
5. Commissioner of Education
Geo. e Ladd, President"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
BIC RECEIPTS
INJURE MARKET
Too Many Cattle Being I'm
loaded in Chicago I'm
der Quarantine.

Chicago. Ill, Feb. 27.-Livestoek
shippers have been holding the receipts
down to small volume at Chicago of
late. but now they have abandoned all
precaution and unloaded holdings lib
orally. says the Drovers' Journal
They have needed warnings to hold
the run down and the market showed
that their policy was wise. But their
later action has undone all the good ac-
complished earlier in the week.
Under ordinary conditions, a run Of
5000 cattle and $4,000 hogs on Friday
would be considered only a normal sup
ply, but at present cannot be handled
without an effort because the quaran-
tine area. easily becomes congested.
Shippers should be more careful and
not burden the market under existing
conditions unless they are prepared to
take a loss on consignments.
The situation is clearing gradually
and before long may be almost normal
so that their tactics Of today seem I'M
wise. As long as they held down re-
reipts earlier in the week and profited
thereby. why should they send in a big
run, which is detrimental to their in
There is no need to become scared
when q little precaution viii cause
continued support of the market.
Naturally, packers will raid prices
when congestion prevails and receipts
are larger than can be handled salts
factOrily.
At a time when traders were prais-
ing the action of shippers in holding
the supply down they overloaded the
market. Cattle trade has not been
performing well Of late and shippers
OF bovine stock should be more eau
tious
There is little excuse for hog ship
pers unloading big run here. because
prices have assumed a much higher
level than 10 days ago. but undoubt-
eddy the decline viii show them that |
the market at this time is not in posi-
tion to Withstand excessive receipts.
Commission men have done all they
can to keep receipts down while ev-
erything must go into the quarantine |
division and shippers would do well to |
follow their advice.
With normal conditions in sight /
there is slight excuse for excessive re |
ceipts Of course, if stock growers 1
have no desire TO make profits and I
continue in the business it is a diff |
ferent matter.
Foot and mouth disease has done !
more to give an uncertain tone to the |
livestock industry than anything else /
in years. and it is bound to have a /
great influence on future markets.
Many of those who have suffered be- /
cause Of it will probably go out of 1
business for the time being, but those !
who don't lose heart and continue pro- !
ducing livestock are almost certain to /
CLEAN profits which viii offset the
present losses.
Every business at times gets in rUt, /
but the natural trend of affairs is for a |
profitable period to follow a IIOOr one.
Stock on feed at this time, with the ,
possible exception Of hogs, is lighter
than usual, and conservative marketing 4
viii do more for the livestock shippers /
than anything else.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
should WATCH
BULL CLOSELY.
Never Tease Him, but Teach
Him Firmly, Is Advice of
Livestock Advisor.

The practice of permitting a bull to
run wit hthe dairy cows cannot pos
sibly be recommended. Especially is
this true during the breeding season;
and with the dairyman who is milking
4 large number OF cows and has a con-
slant demand for milk, this means
practically the entire time, states G.
W. Barnes, farm odvisor on livestock,
agricultural extension service, Tniver-
sitv of Arizona College of Agriculture.
A bull kept in a small paddock where
he gets plenty Of exercise, pure water
and food rich in bone and muscle
forming material such as alfalfa, oats
and wheat bran, will be more vigor-
Gus and give better service than bull
permitted to run with the cows. 1t is
very essential that the bull should
have plenty of exercise. which ne can
not get if confined in a stall Where
it is possible for the owner to fence
securely about one acre for the bull,
he can very easily provide the neces-
sary exercise, by stretching a strong
wire between two substantial posts
and fastening the bull by chain from
the ring in his nose to a ring which
slips loosely over two wires. This
makes secure fastening and one
which experience has proved prac-
ticable.
More Easily Handled.
When kept in this way the bull is
also more easily managed. A dairy
bull makes a dangerous pet, and
should never be so far trusted as to
be in a position where ne can get the
advantage of his attendant. Those nu-
fortunate accidents which have some
times occurred have usually been due
to overcOnfidence on the part of the
attendant.
Always Watch Him.
The bull should always be handled
kindly and firmly, and should under
stand that his attendant is his master.
It is always advisable to train the bull
calf to lead, and a ring should be
placed in his nose at an early date.
Never permit the bull to have his own
way about anything where you may
differ with him and insist upon
prompt obedience. 1t is very easy TO /
spoil the disposition of a bull by per- /
hitting children. old as well as young, /
to play with him or tease him The I
man who is always prepared for I
trouble never has any. Il is the quiet |
bull that has never horned any
thing that usually does the damage, /
developing vicious spirit /
and attacking his unsuspectins at /
tendant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
JURY INVOKE5.
AID Of 4 CALF
Needs Help in Determining
Calls Mother, but Assist
ance Is Refused.

McNeaI, Ariz., Feb. Eff a calf
cant distinguish its own mother, how
is man to perform that function for
the calf? This question came in p1ac-
teal form before justice George r.
Smith here when a replevin suit was
decided in favor of Mat KeIJon of this
town.
The suit was filed by KeIton against
Carlos Allen, a well known merchant
of Tintown. The suit was to replevin
a CALI which Kelton maintained was
his 1t was a red heifer calf, with
white face. Allen had the suit brought
to the Lowell justice court on a change
of venue and a jury trial was demand
ed.
Jury COnsuIts Calf.
The Jury. sitting in the case. list
ened to a considerable amount of test
timOny. The members. however, were
not satisfied. Both sides had made
a good case. It was decided, cOnse-
quently. to drive out and take a. look
at the cause Of all the trouble, name
", the calf.
Solomon-Iike. the jury thought that
it would be conclusive evidence if
the calf would point out its own moth
err. Accordingly two cows were
brought into the pen. The calf was
released with the two animals and
refused to have anything to do with
either With this the jury was con-
siderably baffled.
Loser May Appeal.
After returning to the court room
in Lowell. however, the jury returned
4 verdict in favor of the complainant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
FURNITURE
FLOOR COVERINGS
DRAPERIES

in this section make it part of your business while In
Ell Paso TO do SO. You will be made welcome.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
STEERS BETTER
PAY THAN HORSE
Oklahoma Stockman Says
Horse Eats Five Times
as Much as Steer.

"As money maker, I believe that
the average steer viii prove more
profitable than the average horse"
writes Dwight Smith, an Oklahoma
stockman, says the Fort Worth Live
stock Reporter. He gives three reasons:
A horse cannot be raised in three
years as cheaply as a steer. because
a horse will eat five times as much
as a steer and run up a grain bill
large enough to feed six or seven
steers. The horse does more damage
to a pasture than the steer, because
horse bites the grass off close with
his big teeth, killing itsin dry weather.
while the steer laps the grass IN with
his tongue, leaving enough of it to
keep on growing.
He writes: Il have found that the
percentage Of risk with the horse is
much greater than with the steer.
Kicks, wire cuts, collie and disease
cause more losses and injuries among
horses than among cattle. A neighbor
OF mine has several thousand dollars
tied up in the horse business, and he
is constantly having losses. He re-
Gently lost a $3.50 mare. That $3.50
would buy five cows, and cows are
more profitable than horses. Cattle
herd well together, but a herd Of horses
run wild and play and cut and prick
one another seriously on the barb wire
fences
However. I think one or two horses
deserve a place on every farm have
found that an ideal system for a $50
acre farm in the south is have one
team Of large PercherOn mares. The
mules can be used to do the heavy
work when four horses are needed"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-27
PUTTING 1000 CATTLE ON
RANCH NEAR SAN ANGELO

San Angelo, Texas, Feb. 27-NoeI
Brothers of Shreveport, La, who re-
Gently secured the c. W. Jones ranch
near Christoval, this county, have re-
ceived here seven cars of stock cattle
with which to stock the ranch Other
shipments are expected shortly The
shipments viii shortly total 1000 head.
All of the cattle are well bred
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31
Goodfellows' Report.

We wish to take this method OF thank
ing every one who helped in any way to
make over fifty children and elderly
people happy on last Friday.
A number OF children had their first
real Christmas, and we feel that this is
only the beginning Of work that will
make numbers of others happy next
Xmas and during the entire year.
We wish to especially thank Mrs.
Fred Dahnke and Mr.. Harrison for the
use of their cars which made it possible
to deliver all of the packages in spite Of
the inclement weather. Also to thank
Mrs. Elan for collecting number OF
the packages, and Messrs. Harrison for
the use of their office as distributing
center. Wishing for you one and all a
very happy New Year, we are
Yours truly,
UNION Cry GooDFELLows.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31
Golden Wedding.

Surrounded by their children and
grandchildren, Col and Mrs. John
Hugh Mcdowell will celebrate to-
day the fiftieth anniversary OF their
wedding. For the occasion all OF
their children have gathered from
various parts of the country and the
golden jubilee party will be strictly
family affair.
The Mcdowell home in Cherry
Place has been decorated for the oc-
casion. chrysanthemums in profusion
being used. A big Christmas tree has
been arranged for the grandchildren
Mistletoe, holly and Jackson vine
will be used in the decorations
Mother Mcdowell will receive the
children guests.
The immediate family which will
gather at the golden wedding feast
includes w. w. Mcdowell, Lieutenant
Governor of Montana, and wife, who
came all the way from Butte to be
present on the occasion; DR.. and
Mrs. N. D. Mcdowell and three chill
dren, of Rochester, N. Y; Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Mcdowell and three
children, of Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs.
| John Davis Mcdowell and two chill
dren, of Buntyn, Tenn, and Misses
Eloise and Frances Mcdowell, OF
Buytyn.-Commerc Appeal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31
IS THIS YOUR EXPERIENCE?
MANY UNION CRY PEOPLE AFFLICTED
WITH ANNOYING KIDNEY ILLS.

MANY UNION CITY PEOPLE AFFLICTED
WITH ANNOYING KIDNEY ILLS.
Are you bothered with too frequent
action of the kidneys? Are the secre-
tions highly colored-do they contain
sediment-burn and scald in voiding!
These are all signs Of kidney sickness
and should not be neglected. Union
City people recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills. If your back aches and your
kidneys are weak you will find no better
recommended remedy.
J. I. Wheeler, farmer, R. F. D. No.
8, Union City, says: For about six
months I suffered from disorded kid
neys which made my back ache and be-
come sore and lame. / had to go about
in a bent position on account of the
sharp twinges in my loins. used
Doan's Kidney Pills, and three boxes
rid me of the trouble"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for kidney remedy - get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Wheeler had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31
The Elks, Greed.

In speaking of persons faults,
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember, those with homes OF glass
Should seldom throw a stone.
If we have nothing else to do,
But talk of those who sin,
IT'S better we commence at home
And at that point begin.
We have no right to Judge a man,
Until he's fairly tried;
Should we not like his company
We know the world is wide.
Some may have faults, and who has
The old as well as the young;
Perhaps we may for aught we know
Have fifty to their one.
I'll tell you a better plan,
And if it works full we'll
To try my own defects to cure
Before the others tell.
And though l sometimes hope to be
No more than some l know,
My own shortcomings bid me let
The faults of others go.
Then let us all when we commence
To Islander friends or foe,
Think of the harm one word will do
To those who little know.
Remember, curses sometimes, like
Our chickens, "roost at home;"
Don't speak of others faults until
We have none of our own.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31

were united in marriage at the home
of the bride at Pierce station last
Monday, the 9th inst.
Mr.. Oliver is d resident of Fulton,
and the bride the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Jarvis Pierce, a niece
of the late Geo. Gibbs and of Hon
Rice A. Pierce, this city. She is well
known in Union City, where she has
often been welcome visitor. The
young people both are highly con
nected and very popularity esteemed
They are enjoying honeymoon IL
New Orleans and will return to Full
ton to reside.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31
For Aldermen.

MARSHALL-We are authorized to announce
Pink Marshall candidate for Alderman of
Union City. Tenn. Election Jan. l. 1916.
MOSS-We are authorized to announce c., 7.
Moss as a candidate for Alderman of Union
City. Election Saturday, Jan |, 1916
WHEELER.--We have the authority to announce
John A. Wheeler as candidate for reelection as
Alderman OF Union City, Tenn. Election Sat
urday, January l, 1916.
ADAMS We have the authority to announce
John P. Adams a candidate for reelection as
A1nerman OF Union City, Tenu. Election sat
urday, January /, 1916
BURDIcK.-we have the authority to announce
T. c. Burdick candidate for Alderman OF
Union City. Tenn Election Saturday. Janu-
airy l, 1916.
l. A. Hassell as candidate for Alderman OF
Union City, Tenn Election Saturday. Janu-
airy l. 1916
SEMONES.-We have the authority to announce
John F. Semones candidate for reelection as
Alderman of Union City Tenn. Election sat
urday, January l, 1916.
ROBINSoN.-We are authorized to announce
DR.. H G. Robinson as candidate Tor Alaer-
man of Union City Tenn. Election Saturday,
Jan. l. 1916.
KEISER--We have the authority to announce
G. E. Keiser candidate for Alderman OF
Union City, Tenn. Election Saturday Janu-
airy l, 1916.
cALDWELI.-We have the authority to an
uounce Elva Caldwell candidate for Alder
man of Union City. Tenn Election Saturday,
January l, 1916.
JERNIGAN-We are authorized to announce I:
W. Jernigan as candidate for Alderman OF
Union City Tenn. Election Jan, l, 1910
PARKS-We are authorized to announce Harris
Parks as a candidate for Alderman of Union
City Tenn. Election Jan. |, 1916.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31
Christmas Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Walker en-
tertained their children at dinner on
Christmas, there being present Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Latimer, OF Jackson, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Howard and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Howard, Mr.. John Walker,
Mr.. Douglas Walker and wife we're pre-
vented from being present. Oh account Of
Mr.. Walkers business engagements.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-12-31

Marshall Marshall.

Mr.. Richard B. Marshall and Mrs.
Mary Ellen Marshall were united in
marriage in the city on Wednesday, the
22d inst, the Rev. H. H. Drake Of
ficiating at the home of the minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall are residents
of Number Three near Clayton, and are
we'll known. They have the congratu-
Iations of scores of the good people OF
tbot cNr,, r,,1nitU