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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
CONTRACTS FOR IRRIGATION
CONGRESS ARE RECEIVED

President r +. Burges. Of the Inter
national Irrigation congress, has re-
ceived the formal contracts for the 1916
congress to be held in FL PasO- The
contracts We're signed by the board Of
governors at Fresno. Cal, and have
been forwarded TO the president here
These signed contracts assures the
congress for FL PasO and the chamber
Of commerce will begin making plans
al once for entertaining the big con-
gress here next year The congress
viii be held as q part of the fall fes-
tival. when the Farm congress and
dam celebration viii be held At the
same time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
Lady Eglantine Is Chicken Queen
Lays st4 Eggs Either;
White LeghOn, They Deliver the Goods
BY }. G. KHAN.

Of life and activity and almost requir-
ing q covered run 10 cOnfine them
They mature early and lay young. TIE
little cOcl1erels are Growing in eight
or 10 weeks from the incubator and
are certainly an interesting feature Of
the poultry yard
Eggs Hatch Well.
The eggs Of this breed usually run
high in hatch ability-bigher than
most breeds-and in mating a greater
number Of hens may be placed with
a single male. The little chicks are
not so hardy as those of large breeds
but with facilities for caring for them
few need be lost. In about six weeks
they are feathered out and have passed
the danger line.
Only a very small minority of White
LeghOrn hens ever sit and their eggs
must be incubated either artificially
or by other hens. This is free range
breed but do well in confinement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
BROOM CORN WAREHOUSES ARE
FILLED WITH 1915 CROP

Portales, y. VI. Nov. 25.-BrOOmcorn
is coming into Portales in great guam
titles and the warehouses are all
crowded with it, II has become neces-
sary TO pile the brOOmc6rn outside OF
the warehouses. as IL has been impossi-
bic TO get more into the storage houses
The crop this year has exceeded all
expectations and il viii amount 10
more than 100 cars. one buyer alone
has paid out $4,000 for broomcorn in
this county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
RAISES s POUND TURNIPS
WITHOUT ANY IRRIGATING

AWariIIOl Texas, Nov 25--The larg-
est turnips Of the year in the Panhandle
country that have been shown in
Amarillo were two raised by -R- F
Smith. Of Washburn- One weighed
eight pounds and measured IS = inches
in circumference The other weighed
seven pounds and was 261a inches in
circumference. They were grown with
out irrigation. on a piece OF ground
40 by III feet Mr. Smith raised IS
bushels Of turnips after giving his
ueighbors all they wished and using
what his own family needed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
TEXAS HOTELKEEPERS TO
MEET HERE IN DECEMBER

Texas hotelkeepers will meet in FL
Paso December Is and 10 R. L Saun-
ders. secretary of the Texas Hotel
keepers association. is now arranging
for the convention which viii be held
at the Hotel Paso del Norte during the
two days. A big crowd of Texas hotel
men are expected 10 attend the con-
vention and the local hotelkeepers are
planning some novel entertainment
features for the visiting hotel men,
The convention was TO have been
held here in June but because OF the
business conditions in East Texas 1t
was decided to postpone the meeting
until December
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
SCHWAB PLEADS FOR SHIPS;
SAYS FREIGHT IS CONTESTED

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 25.-Pleading for
the construction Of American ships TO
carry American goods abroad, Charles
H. Schwab. head of the Bethlehem
Steel company. addressed about 1000
business men here Wednesday
i learn today that every side track
along the Pennsylvania railroad be
tween here and New York is crowded
with loaded freight cars, awaiting
transportation facilities across the
water 10 foreign markets" said Mr..
Schwab. who was the guest Of the
chamber of commerce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
WILCOX MAN BUYS
ARIYAIPA FRUIT RANCH

Hayden, Ariz-, Nov 25.-A- L West,
OF Wilcox, has purchased from Thomas
y. Wills the well known Arivaipa fruit
ranch. of 149 acres This is probably
the best improved ranch in Pinal coun-
ty Wills has bought the Arvizu ranch
Of 40 acres, which adjOins his home
place at the mouth Of Arivaipa can
y0n. and is planning extensive i'm
pr0vements. Among the contemplated
improvements is a handsome modern
residence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
BLOOD TRANSMISSION MAY
SAVE IMPRISONED

Easton. Nd, Nov. 25.-Grace Mar
shall, the young woman alleged to have
been Imprisoned by her father for near
" y years. was removed TO a hospital
Wednesday. Physicians said blood
TRANSMISSION might be necessary TO save
her life.
The girls stepmother was arrested
on a charge Of assault. Frank Marshall.
the father. is charged with assault with
intent 10 kill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
CHINESE PAPERS WARN
YUAN TO USE CAUTION

Pekin. China, Nov Chinese news
papers are warning president Yuan Shi
kai to proceed slowly in tying China
up 10 an alliance with the entente DOW
ers- They state that China would be
unable TO help the allies in any mill
tary way and that such an alliance
would end any hope Of German and
Austrian commerce in the far east
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
Used Whenever Quinine is Needed
Does Nor Affect the Head

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE will be
found better than ordinary Quinine for
any purpose for which Quinine is used
Does not cause nervousness nor ring
ing in head. Remember there is only
one promo Quinine-' Look for sigma
ture Of E W. Grove 25c.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
ALFALFA HAY GOES TO
$40 A TON AT TEMPE, ARIZ.

last month the price Of alfalfa hay has
advanced from Sc a ton TO SO, and
some extra good alfalfa has sold for
s12 in the last week Hay has been
low Tor s months
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
VI. n. q T. RAILROAD SHOWS
LARGELY INCREASED REVENUES

St Louis. Mo- Nov 25.-An increase
in freight revenues Of S2.I69.O26 over
the fiscal year of 1914 is shown in the
annual report OF the Missouri. Kansas
and Texas railroad just issued The
increased revenue is said to have re-
suited from larger grain, cotton and
oil shipments.
The report shows a decrease of S25s,-
240 in operating expenses
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25

An ideal drink Is found in Tetley's
7 ca Fragrant. delicious and Of uni
o-m quality Tetley's Tea is abso-
lutely pure and gUare nteed to contain
no cOlOring matter.-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
MAULBETSCH CAPTAINS
lrLL-Iunl. L ). IL. .nm.Il . L

Ann Arbor Mich, Nov. 25.-John 5.
Aaulhetsch Of Ann Arbor was elected
Wednesday captain Of the University
of Michigan football eleven for 1916.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25

Correct that eye trouble, and enjoy
the comfort and pleasure of perfect
eyesight- For satisfaction in eyeglass-
hitting see Geo. D. Kendall. Optometrist
and Optician. 2OS Mesa Ave.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25

For dinner there is nothing better
than a whole ham baked after your
favorite recipe Get SulZberger's Ma
jestic-"Deliciously Different ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25

BE il ever 80 humble there's no place
like home comfortably warmed with
coal from r. C.. Semple. successor to
Southwestern Fuel Co Phone 551.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
Good Advertising

The building of concrete roads E Paso County would be stand
ing advertisement of El Paso spirit the crossoOuny
automobile tourist
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25

Concrete IS not experiment. inc" is lis trade
mark Over 30 centuries attest to the permanence Of
concrete.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25
Careful Construction

Of considering for E Paso County rOadway the
standard for roads adopted other should be used
The immense Importance of public highways and the universal cry
throughout the United States years for Good Roads has led
to the compilation of reliable data this subject 1t possible
construct in FL PasO County roads with absolute certainty
to how they viii stand up.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-25

Addenda TO original letter is as fol-
lows
Dear Mother and Sister: Write TO
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
JUST WHAT HE WANTED

Once upon a tune lank, youthful carpenter from the in- nermost recesses of 'the brush, " came to Ozark to look for work. He noticed that many men he met wore charms on their watch chains, and decided to fit him. self out, also.
 At the jewelrv store he asked to be shown some charms and after paving over the lot found one that seemed to fit his needs the Masonic emblem of square and compass with the mystic letter ''G" in the center.
 That's just the thing, ' said the boy. the square and com pass stand for carpenter, and any dern fool knows that 'G' stands for gimlet. "
The Spectator., 1915-12-28

will be conducted on a high moral plane and he will use his best endeavors to suppress the illegal sale of liquor, gambling, and every other infractions of the law and force the law with strict impartiality and without fear or favor winking at violation of the criminal laws by one class of citizens and punish ing others for a like Offense, but will treat all viOlators alike.
 While he hopes to make a living out of the office, he will not dismiss cases and accept fees Ion the side," nor will he allow persons to plead guilty in one case and pay him his fees for dismissing other indictments that have been found against the defendant.
 He is making his race on his own merits and will never be found singing mud at his op- ponents and he respectfully asks each and every voter who believes in and wants law en- forcement to support him in his landable efforts to became the next prosecuting attorney of this district.
 Crawford County News.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
FAIR VIEW
Weather glOOmly agai

Weather gloomly again this morning. Health very good.
 There was no preaching at this place Sunday on account of Rev. I. J. Forbus saying his voice was bad.
 Rev. J. H. Williams will preach at this place Sunday, January 2. Everybody come to hear him.
 The Christmas tree at this place was very well attended.
 There was singing at A. A. Williams Saturday night.
 Mrs. Owens and family of Middle Ridge spent Christmas with her daughter. Mrs. Frank Cargile, and family.
 w. R. Mayner and l. J. For bus and families took dinner and spent the day Christmas with w. E. Brookey and Charlie Brookey and family.
 l.. M. Phillips and family vis- ited A. A. Williams and family Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charley Hogan, Mrs. Ollie Forbus and family spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Hadley.
 Prof. Luther Lee and family visited Mir. and Mrs. Tom Car gile and family Sunday.
 Misses Jamie Forbus, Pet sic Crites and Hattie Wright visited Miss Elsie Stockton Friday night.
 Mrs. Willis of Watalula spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Brookey and family. Miss Rosa Brookey went home with them to spend a few days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Marlborough spent Saturday night with Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Hogan.
 Willie Hadley and M aude Car gile took dinner with Charlie Hogan Sunday.
 There was quite a crowd at w. R. Mayners Saturday night.
 Oliver Pickartz, who has been working at Russellville is visit ing home folks.
 Per Reporter.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
FAIR VIEW
Dec. 20. 1915.

Dec. ~. l9l0. Just a little cool this morning. This has been fine fall and winter so far.
 There is but very little cotton in the fields in this part of the country.
 Jesse Yarbrough and wife, Mrs. Phoebe Hogan and Mrs. Ruth Merrill visited Chas. Hogan Sunday.
 Rev. J. D. Edgin did not fill his appointment at this place. Rev. Arthur Smith of Meg came and filled the stand instead of Bro. Edgin.
 School Director w. E. Brookey assisted by Prof. A. A. Williams and others put a new bowl on the stove at the school house which makes our stove look something like a new one. Our school is progressing nicely. Elder 1. J. Forbus is to preach at Fair View Sunday at 10 o'clock.
 Rev. J. H. Williams is to preach here the first Sunday in 1916 at 10 o'clock.
 Per Reporter.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
WHAT CAN BE RAISED ON
 THE FARM

MT. Will Currier. who lives in the Oak Hill neighborhood, three miles west of Ozark, raised this year. 300 bushels of corn, 6 bales of cotton, 800 bales of hay. planted about 6 acres of peanuts and thrased about 40 bushels. turned his hogs on the rest, planted several acres of sorghum making for himself and neigh bors 1700 gallons of the syrup, has 700 gallons for sale, raises sweet and Irish potatoes. fruits such as peaches and plums, be- sides all kinds of garden vegeta- bles. Mrs. Currier sells milk butter and eggs, an average of S2 worth of butter a week at 25 cents per pound. His son, Cole man, belongs to the Franklin County Corn Club, and received first prize for cane seed, second prize for corn. raising 57 bushels on one acre. Mir. Currier has 20 head of cattle, l5 head of hogs. 1 of horses and mules, and sold pair of mules Monday for S22h
The Spectator., 1915-12-28

Elder w. 4. Barham returned Monday from a pleasant trip to Scott county, He had intended staying long enough to meet an old lady who once lived in this country, but time pressed and he came home without going to her home. The old lady's name is. Mrs. Ann Anthony. If she lives until next February she will be ll3 years old. Her maiden name was Wolfe. She came to this state with her par ents when very small, joined the Primitive Baptist church and was baptized in White Oak creek at l4 years of age, which was go years ago. She IS re- markedly active for one of her age, and has full possession of all her faculties.
 w. P. McLane, of Okemah. Okla. came Saturday afternoon to visit his brother. s. s. Me Lane, and family. and sister. Mrs. Geo. Mckinney. near White Oak.
 B. w. Webb and son, Perry, came down from Fort Smith Saturday to eat Christmas din- ner with his sisters, Misses Ma lissie and Margaret Webb.
 Miss Ada Lowery left Satur- day night for Okemah. Okla, i, for a weeks visit with her moth- CT.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Home Telephone Company will be at the Conatser Lodge Hall at 2 D. m.. Tuesday. January II, 1916, for the pur- pose of electing a board of trus- tees to serve for the ensuing year and transact such other business as may come before the meeting. Given under my hand this 10th day of December 1915.
 D. B. Anderson, Secretary.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28

Robert Steele and family came down from Van Buren Friday evening and went to ]. D. Me- Ilroy's home. where they are en- toying the holidays. Early Christmas morning all the fam lilies closely related to the Me llroy family, including Mrs, w.. C. Conatser and members of her family, assembled at the Me llroy home for a Christmas tree. Many beautiful gifts were exchanged.
 z Parks returned Monday from Avant. Okla, where he spent Christmas with his daugh- ter. He was passing thru Mus kogee when the riot took place and saw a policeman shot down. Mir. Parks likes our style in Ark ansas some better than the Okla homa way.
 Robt. Steele, Jr. sang at the Methodist Sunday school last Sunday. Be ides his musical talent he has an excellent mem- ory for one of his age. He is six years old and attends a kin dergarten in Van Buren, a bright good looking boy.
 Mrs. Amelia Amerhine came up from Little Rock Friday afternoon to spend the Christ mas holidays with her grand daughter, Mrs. Warwick Nickell, and children, at Prof. and Mrs. H. A. Nickell's home.
 William Stockton came in Thursday night from Tahlequah, Okla, where he has been attend ing the State Normal.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
FORT SMITH CADET BAND
 CONCERT

NOlNSLNA
 Preparation for the big Cadet Band Concert on the 29th at the opera house are practically com preted. The seats are on sale at c. w. X Roy Belts. and will be checked off as sold.
 Between twenty and twenty five of the Fort Smith boys will be here. Misses Sula Kate Benson and Grace Ford will rem der some vocal and instrumental numbers and the male quartet will sing. Of course the Ozark Merchants Band will be well represented on the program. The program will not begin at opera house until after the first show at the Gem theatre, thus enabling those who are keeping up with the Broken Coin serial to see that.
 Following is the program:
 PROGRAM:
 Part l.
 March, Fort Smith Booster. :" A. l.. Lundgren.
 Fantasia, My Old Kentucky Home." C. w. Dalby.
 Cornet Solo. Silver Threads Among the Gold played by Harlan Burns.
 Waltz, 'Valse June" Lionel Baxter.
 March, "Vini, Vidi, Vici, ," Hall,
 Selection, "Operatic Triangle. ]" E. w. Berry.
 Characteristic, Town Talk y Dalbey.
 Part II.
 March, New Colonial" R. B. Hall.
 Grand Melody Superba, A. L. Lundgren.
 Trombone Solo. Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" " James Floyd.
 ldyl. The Mill in the Forest. . R. Glenberg.
 Melodies from Bohemian Girl, ;" Clarinet Solo, "A Dream, ' Henry Hughey.
 March, Turkey in the Straw" Star Spangled Ban ner."
 Vocal Solo. Grace Ford. Piano Solo, Suia Kate Benson. Vocal Solo. Mary w. Davidson. Male Quartet: Hill Burns. Har- Ian Burns, Raymond Copsy, Leo Paul.
 Popular Prices.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
WATALULA

Christmas has come and gone. Everybody had a good time suppose. There was q large crowd at the Christmas tree Friday night. Everybody seems to enjoy them selves.
 Rev. McMilIian is visiting on Mulberry Creek.
 Mrs. Willis and family is wis ting near Fair View.
 w. H. Morris is visiting his wife and baby near Watamla.
 T. L. Dickerson announced that he would give every child that came to his store on Christ mas eve morning a small present and to his astonishment, by 10 o'clock there had appeared 40 or 90 small children. and Mr. Dick erson was about to conclude that he would have to call off or he would have to give away lis en- tire stock.
 Walter Harris and family spent Christmas with Cole Har- ris and family.
 Everybody is hoping that 1916 will be better year than 1915 has been.
 Fox hunting Is a regular thing around Watalula now.
 Mrs. D. s. Harris and son, Grafton, and Pies Woods are wis iting relatives near Hot Springs. Ark.
 Rev. Honea filled his appoint ment at this place Sunday. A good crowd was out to hear him.
 News is out. Wishing The Spectator a happy New Year.
 Mama'S Baby Boy.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28

Hugo Norville came up from Little Rock Saturday and visited his mother, Mrs. J. w. Boozman. From here he went to Fort Smith to visit a brother.
 The poor in Ozark were gen. erously remembered this Christ mas. If there was one needy family overlooked we have not heard of it.
 Mrs. Dr. Kennon and children are spending a month with her parents in Columbus, Ga. In her absence the Doctor is seeing after his Oklahoma farm.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
PIONEER CITIZEN GONE.

Taylor Jackman. of Alix. one of the pioneer citizens of Frank lin county, died at his home this morning at ten o'clock from an attack of pneumonia which seized him last Friday.
 MT. Jackman was well and favorably known throughout the county. and has been prominent as leader of the moral and polit- ical forces in his community and in this county.
 He was of a pleasant and hos pitable disposition, and had a large circle of friends through. out the county who will regret to know of his death.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
C. M. WOFFORD FOR PROS-
 ROUTING ATTORNEY

The announcement of c. M. Wofford, of Van Buren. for prosecuting attorney of this judicial circuit appears in the proper column of The News.
 MT. Wofford's splendid record as private citizen and a county officer is too we'll known to the voters of Crawford county for us to use space telling something our readers already know, but for the benefit of our readers in other counties we will give him a short introduction.
 He is a native of Georgia and came to Arkansas with his par ents when but twelve years of age and was reared on a farm near Rudy. He attended the UniontOwn High School and finished his literary education at Ouachita College at Philadelphia educating himself with money earned by teaching school at which he spent five years.
 While county clerk he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1913, and since going out of office he has been engaged in the practice of his profession. He has built up good practice and has had some important cases in the successful conduct of which he has made quite a reputation, and demonstrated his ability to successfully dis charge the duties of the office he is seeking.
 He has taken an interest in politics ever since he has been old enough to vote and has al ways used every honorable means within his power for the success of the party ticket. He was deputy county clerk for four years and county clerk for four years. He led the fight for the Democratic party success both years and made such a brilliant record as a campaigner that his services have been in demand by his party, and in other lines he has responded to frequent invitations to religious. educational and fraternaI Ors ami Zations.
 He believes in clean politics and has never practiced any other His moral charac ter is such that. if elected. the office
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
w. O. w.

There will be an election of officers Friday night of this week. Initiation. and other business of importance. All members are urged to be pres ent. Refreshments and every thing desirble to eat.
 G. C. Carter, Secretary.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Ward Rice went to Alma Sunday morning to spend a few days with his par ents. Their many friends are glad to know that they are go- ing to locate in Ozark. Ward will engage in farming. and we honestly believe he will make good as a tiller of the soil.
 Rev. J. A. Erwin preached his farewell sermon at the Christian church Sunday even- ing, and as has been the custom in Ozark for long time the other churches, thru courtesy to the going away pastor dismissed their congregations and went to the Christian church.
 Miss Niva Conatser will not return to Little Lock on account of the recent change in the man. agement of the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Her many friends are delighted to know that she will be at home the remainder of the winter.
 Miss Laura Whitard left Sat urday for Joplin. Mo-. where she will keep house for her brother. She has been working in the telephone exchange where she has given satisfaction. Miss Jamie King began work in the telephone office on the 18th.
 Judge Weaver united in the bonds of matrimony at the court House today, MT. A. J. Kisner and Mrs. M. A. Mccain. The groom is 70 years of age, the bride 61.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
ALBERT N. HILL FOR CIR
 CUT CLERK.

We have in this issue the for nal announcement of Albert N. Hill as candidate for circuit clerk. We will formally introduce him later.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
CHANCERY COURT.

The adjourned term of chan cery court, which was to have. convened on the 29th. has been postponed to Feb. 2, 1916.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
K ( German Coffee Cake

Sift dry ingredients tog ether, beat the egg, add milk and butter to the egg to make one and one e-quarter cups; stir all together with inverted spoon to a stiff batter. Turn into biscuit pan and spread even. Brush top lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle sugar and ground cinnamon over the top. Bake Tn moderate oven.
 Dutch Apple Cake or Prune Kuchen can be made with this same batter by covering the top with pared and sliced apples, or cooked prunes with the pits removed, skin sides down. Dredge with sugar and cinna- mon the same as for Coffee Cake.
 ''The Cooks Book" contains 90 just such delicious recipes. You can secure a copy f,ef by sending the colored certificate packed in 2S-cent cans of K C Baking Powder to the Jaques Mfg. Co.,, Chicago, being sure to write your name and address plainly.
The Spectator., 1915-12-28
DAVE TARTAN FOR
 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

In the proper column will be found the announcement of Dave Partain as a candidate for prOs- ecuting attorney. An extended notice will appear later.