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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
AGED PREACHER DEAD
Joshua Barrett Prominent in Church
Work Nearly Fifty Years.

4 Joshua Barrett, veteran Baptist
minister and for fifty years prominent
n church affairs of Kansas, died Fri
Gay night at his home, 1909 North
Quincy street. Death was caused by
paralysis. Mr. Barrett was for four
teen years pastor of the Baptist
church in North Topeka.
The Rev. Mr.. Barrett came to Kan
sas in 1868 and since that time had
been active in organizing new churches
in the state For a time he was en-
gagged in the hardware business with
J. A. Lukens He retired from active
service in 1898 after acting for many
Years as q travelling missionary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
She GIVES 5000
Topeka Woman Boosts the Biggest
Membership Campaign.

A 200 point rise in the temperature
of the Red team on the membership
thermometer occurred when it was
announced today that a prominent To-
peka woman had given 800 for each
of her two sons on the Red team. The
name was not given out but it is I'M
derstood she is one of the most lib
eral potrons of association work in the
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
R. R. REVENUE INCREASE
Pennsylvania Gains Million in Month
With Million More Expenses.

Philadelphia. Pa, April 1.-The
Pennsylvania Railroad company
statement for the month of February,
made public here last night shows that
the total operating revenue for the
lines east was S21.1S6, 067, an increase
of $5,221,793, as compared to the
same month last year. The total op-
Grating expenses were $17,265,4i4, az
increase of $z,446,473.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

New York. April MISUNDERSTANDING
paper. 3M3A per cent. Sterling, 60 day
10. Francs, demand. 59I1h: cables, 5.97.
Marks, demand, II; cables. T2M. Kronen.
demand, 1910; cables, 12-45. Guilders, de-
mand, 42a4 cables, 427s. Lires. demand.
geo; cables, $50. Rubles, demand, BIZ
cables, 31A. Bar silver, 607se Mexican dol
lars, 1890. Government bonds, steady
railroad bonds, irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
FRENCH oUTNUNIBERED, 20 TO 1.
Brave Stand Against German On
~ slaught lasted Until Dawn.

ii Paris, April IA single battalion of
French infantry hold the salient COM
prising the village of Malancourt in
the Verdun regions west of-the Meuse
against forces twenty times their num-
Der in the attack of Thursday night
until, surrounded on three sides, they
were compelled to choose between re-
tirement and capture.
Three German brigades attacked
Just after dark. The column attack
ing in front met with such sustained
fire that it was thrown back before
reaching a house of the village The
assaults were renewed repeatedly at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

New York Stock Market.
Wall ST. New York. April 1-STOCKS-
Prices were mostly higher during the day.
Trading was narrow with moderate activf-
tyty in Coppers, Petroleums Motors and
some OF the MUNITIONS, paTuculariy Cruel,
American Car. South Porto Rico Sugar
was prominent among the high priced
specialties, rising eleven points to the new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

Chicago, April 1.-HOGS-Receipts COCO.
Market strong, Toe to 15c above yesterdays
average. Bulk of sales. $9.30@a45; light,
$9.0O@9.45; mixed, $9.10@9.55; heavy, 500
CATTLE-Receipts 200. Market weak.
Native beef steers, $750@9.s0; western
steers. $7.506S.50; stockers and feeders
$5.S5@S. %: cows and heifers. $4OO@S.75;
calves, ST 25M9.25.
SHEEP-Receipts 500. Market weak
Wethers, $S.50Q9.15; lambs, S9.25d1150.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

Chicago. 1-BUTTER-Market I'M
changed. 1900
EGGS-Market lower. Receipts 249SI
cases Ffrsts 191hc: ordinary firsts, 1S12c (;
at mark cases included. 1ShM19c.
TATOES-Market lower. Receipts 80
cars. Michigan wisconsin, Minnesota and
Dakota white. 90d9Sc; Minnesota and Da-
kota Ohios, S5I95c.
POULTRY-Alive, lower; fowls, Ifc I;
springs 1Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

Market unchanged to &c higher. No. 2
hard, $1.07@113; No. 3. $1.06@1-13; No. 2
red, $110d114; No. 3. $1.06@1.12-
CORN-Market unchanged to 1c higher
No. 2 mixed 691h @70c; No. 3, 6S1s@69Ac I;
No. white, roc; No. 3, 691ac; No. 2 yell
low 73e; No. 3, 71G72c.
47G4Sc; No mixed, 41@42c.
RYE-SSdS9c.
HAY-Market steady; unchanged
KAFIR-No. 3 white 96c.
WHEAT-Receipts 66 cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged
EGGS-Firsts. 20c.
CLOSE: WHEAT-May, 81 .o734 d1075s !;
July, S1.07%.
CoRN-Nfay. roc; July, 71%@72c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

Washington, April Senator
Culberson, chairman OF the judiciary
committee, today introduced an
amendment to the anti-pass law to
permit publishers, editors or proprie-
tors of newspapers or magazines to
take railroad mileage in payment for
advertising space. Senator CuIberson
is the author of the original anti-pass
act and proposes to press his amend
ment-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the Local Office of the
Weather Bureau, Topeka, Kansas, for the
"a hours ending at 4 a today.
Stations in Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
Kansas City, April 1.
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago, April 1-WHEAT-Close: May,
81 16: July. $1141h September, $1.12A.
CORN-May, 75A Q751Ac; July, 76B@
76Ac: September, 15a4c. -,
PoRKNMay, s2s.15; July, s22eo
SHORT RfBEMay, $12.i5; July, $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
Reverse Plotner Case.

jefferson City, April 1.-The SUI
preme court today reversed and re-
rnanded the case of the state against
James A. PlCtner, u Kansas City law
yer under sentence of seven years in
the prison on a charge of defrauding
the Mercantile Bank of Kansas City
out of $4,000. The reversal was based
solely on faulty information which
the court held did not show that a
trick. deception or false pretense was
resorted to prior to the alleged Of
lenses and did not charge the defend
ant with receiving the money or state
that the bank paid it to him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
10 Die in Blizzard.

London, April During the
blizzard of Tuesday night last between
forty and forty-five bluejackets be-
longing to the British light cruiser,
Conquest, lost their lives while at
tempting to return to their ship. The
men were being towed out in a large
cutter when the hawser broke. The
cutter drifted away and presume bly,
capSized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
New York Produce Market.

New York. April 1.-BUTTER-Market
unsettled. Creamery extras, 90 score, S112
EGGS-Market firm. Fresh gathered ex-
tras 22h@23c.
CHEESE Market firm. State held spec
ials. 1SA 611S1ac.
PoULTRY-Alive, steady; dressed, quiet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
Mobs sProhibv Preacher.

Lacrosse, April Rev. A. F.
Frederick. pastor of a church at Ken
dali and leader of the Prohibition par
ty in western Wisconsin, was mobbed
last night at West Salem, after deliv-
ering a speech on the liquor question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
Grain Gossip.

TBy special wire to II. J. Myers, Columbian
BuiIding.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

IClose of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re
ported by Thos- J. Myers. Broker. Colum-
bian Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

New York. April 1.-SUGAR-Raw. quiet
molasses 519; centrifugal, 500; refined,
steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

New York Cotton Market.
New York, April 1.-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middIing uplands, 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans, April 1.-COTTON-Spot,
quiet: unchanged. Middling, 11.SS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

EIgin Butter Market
Elgin, Ill, April 1-BUTTEI-Forty
tubs sold at sc cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

Keep at 1t DOGGEDLY
Grab Him Anywhere" but
GET HIM
ST am but one, but I am one"
Don't forget, you count
in this
CONTEST WON
WATCH THE
BLUE STREAK
Cnnro RnnrA nthn ln.hEr-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

THE range of prices for grain futures on
The Chicago Board of Trade reported
by Thos. J. Myers. Broker, Columbian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01
Chicago, April 1.
Kansas city Grain Marked,

(The range of prices for grain futures on
The Kansas City Boardo Trade as re-
ported by Thos. ]. Myers. Broker Coium
hian Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01


Butter and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Beatrice Creamery Ca
Topeka. Kan.1
Topeka, KAN AprfI 4
CHICAGO EGGS-19al d2Oc.
NEW YORK EGGSN21M21Kc
CREAMERY BUTTFR-(shicaro aec.
New York, 371aQ3Sc; EIgfn. 35c: Toneks
wholesale, 36c.
Topeka Grain Market
FURNISHED by J. b. Billiard corner Kan-
sas Ave. and Curtis Stl
OATS-36M3Sc. -
CORS-63c.
WHEAT-sO69Oc.
Wheat Market.
FURNISHED by Shawnee Milling Co. Th,,a
and Kansas Ave-l
Topeka, Kan, April
WHEAT-No. e. zoe -
WHEAT-No. 2. csc.
Topeka Hay Market
FURNISHED by L. A Beck. 212-14 n eth
fRARIE HAY-ssO0. Apfn l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

Poultry, Eggs and Butter.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent and MadieonI
Topeka, Kan, April I
HENS-An sizes. lac; springs over
lbs, 12c; ducks, &c; geese, &c; brofIers 2
lbs and under, 15c; stays, lie
HENS AND YOUNG TOM TURKEYS
14c; old TOMS 12c.
. EGGS17c
INDIAN HUMMER DUCKS-sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-01

prices furnished by Wolff Packing Co.
Topeka, Kan, April I.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
LIVESTOCK.
Chlrarn Ilreatock Cloae.

Chicago. M May S.-Hogs-Receipts
81, 900: market active to 10 cents above
Wednesdays average; bulk s9.75 d995; light
SO n 9.95, heavy S9.55 1905
Cattle--Receipts 5000; market steady; ma
tive beef cattle SS.1OG1O.25: western steers
$500 $40; stockers $500 a $50; COWS $4.40
$3.50; calves $1,000 HOO
Sheep-Receipts 5000; market firm; weth-
ers s7.S5 G10.10; lambs S9.10@12.S5; springs
Kansas City Livestock. Close.
Kansas city. NO, May 1S.-HOgs-Re-
ceipts 1000: market higher; bulk $3.50
$50; heavy .Ss75qss5' light ss.5o@9.75;
Caftie@Receipts 1000: market strong:
prime fed steers Ss4OG1O.OO; western steers
Ss.25a9.75; stoclIers $7.25 gs.S5; calves $3.50
611.OO.
sheep-Receipts $500: market higher;
lambs S1O.0O012.40; yearlings SS.50G 11.25;
wethers Ss.25 a $50.
st. Louis Livestock. Close.
ST. Louis, NO. May -Hogs-Recelpts
10000; market higher; pigs and lights $3.50
"a SIS; good heavy Ss.9OG9.95; bulk ss.7OQ
$50
Cattle-Receipts 1900; market strong; ma
tive beef steers $7.5OG1O.25; yearling steers
and heifers $500 9.55; cows S5-25G $50;
stockers S5.5OGS5O; native calves $1,000 H.
Shecp-Rcceipts $500; market strong
wethers $1,000 800: lambs $1,000 d12.50.
Fort Worth Livestock. Close.
(By Zeiger Hotel)
HoEs-Receipts 5000; closed . 10 10 cents
higher than Wednesday; top 1915 bulk $685.
$50.
CattIe-Receipts $500. including 500 calves.
Beet steers strong. top $50. bulk $500
$50; heifers steady $3.50. bulk $3.50 $50;
bulls $500 500: calves slow. &L50GS.00.
Stockers: all steady, steers $3.50 $3.50; cows
s45097.5O; heifers S5.5O@S.0O: calves $3.50
sheep-Receipts 1000, very slow. nothing
sold.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
NIENICAN PRIZES
COUNTRY CLUB COMMITTEE
STILL VISITING NEW SITES

Tt viii probably be the latter part of
next week before the committee ap-
pointed at a recent meeting OF the
members OF the Ell Paso Country club
viii be ready to make a report of its
INVESTIGATIONS Of the various PROPOSE
lions that have been submitted for tie
site Of the new club house. to replace
the one recently destroyed by fire
The committee. Of which H. S. Beach
is chairman. has been meeting daily
and personal visit has been made to
nine Of the II sites that have been Of
Tered Two subcommittee are also at
work.
The committee, after investigating
an propositions, viii submit a report,
with its recommendations Ten days
VIII then be given the membership in
which to investigate the various propo-
siuons, after which there will be a gem
eral meeting OF the membership to Sc
lect the site.
sites have been offered up and down
INC valley, in Kern Place, on the mesa
near Austin terrace. and near the CITY
pumping plant Certain citizens are also
urging that the present property be re-
famed anc the new building erected on
the site Of the old structure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
WAR SHARES ARE
QUOTED HIGHER
Crucible Steel, Mexican Pc
troleum and Other Issues
Also Make Advances.
NOTE-ouotations reflect closing price
Thursday, May Is.

NOTE-ouotatlons reflect closing price
Thursday, May IS.
New York May 1S.-War shares and re-
lated issues recorded material gains at the
active opening Of today's market. Crucible
Steel Mexican Petroleum and shipping
shares rose point or more with less sub
stantia1 advances in motors and metals.
Reading was the foremost feature. early
dealings comprising numerous individual
lots ranging from 1000 to 1000 shares at 90
70 sass and continuing the rise to 9fh, a
new high quotation.
Canadian Pacific and Lehigh Valley were
included in the other strong rails. Distilling
issues and Harvester corporation figured
among the less prominent specialties with
gains Of one 10 two points.
Rails assumed commanding position
later Reading. common and second preferred
making new high records on their overnight
gains OF 81 and points 20 Sc and 81 y.
respectively, with an advance OF 1 Is for the
first preferred az 4fih. Gains Of one TO
three points were made by Canadian Pacific,
Lohigh Valley. Union Pacific, ST. Paul. New
York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, Erie and
New Haven Tnduetrials and spccialties a.
gain OF q point being accompanied by ex-
traordinariiy large dealings. Bonds were
firm.
ReadinE established Hs best price in the
final hour on a further advance to above
- while other rails, including the southern
group. made appreciable gains. The closing
was strong.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
N. Y. LISTED STOCKS
MONEY AID METALs

MIN YORK MARKET.
CBy Associated PresH.)
Nef York. May 18.-Afercantue paper
a.
Bar silver T5Z.
Mexican dollars 5SA-
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds firm
Time loans frmer. so days 2 = as.
Cali money firm, ruling rate 2.
Copper. firm. electrolytic, nearby, S2S.50G
1850. August and later. $500 q 5000
Iron, quiet, No. ! Northern $2O.75G q. 81:
No. 2 Northern, S20-25 "a 20.75; No 1 South
ern. $1,000 q 2Lo0: No. Southern, S20.25 o
a0.65.
The metal exchange quotes tin Sf9d 50.
The metal exchange quotes lead $1,000
T.4O.
Spclter. East St. Louis. 1855.
LONDON METALS MARKET.
Bordou. Eng. May 19.-The London met
ais market closed today as follows:
Lead f31. SIC, dc.
Spelter. fS5.
spot copper f1fs; futures E141: electro
lytic L15S.
Spot tin 1897 SIS. futures f197. $40.
THE LOCAL MARKET.
Mexican currency Estate bIlls) II M15.
Mexican Nacionales bills. 1890.
Mexican pesos, 81.
Carranza currency Cold} az. new ..
ri PasO Smeiter Quotations,
Corrected Daily.)
Bar silver tHaudy * Harmon quotations.
1864.
London lead ISL. s12. do.
Copper wire bars. 29.OO.
Pix lead z 30
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
CITY SUES J. E. BARNEY TO
TRY TITLE OF AN ALLEY

The city Of FL Paso has instituted
suit against J. E. Barney and wife in
the 65th district court to try title to
certain alley property adjoining the
south approach to the Austin street
viaduct
The suit is to establish title and 10
secure a writ Of restitution for rents
and damages. The city claims title to
the alley and alleges that the defend
ants have been occupying it.
In the 41st district court Mr. Bar
new is suing the G. II. & S. A and the
z. p. & S. W. for $4,000 to property in
the same vicinity alleged to be damaged
by the building of the viaduct in 1909.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
SAYS PLACES OF ALL MEN
OUT AT COURTHOUSE FILLED

The places Of the union carpenters
and steel workers, who walked out
Friday morning because contractor J.
Z. Morgan refused to employ union
bricklayers and stone and terra Gotta
workers on the new courthouse, have
been filled, according to Mr.. Morgan.
Nineteen men are said TO have quit
work Friday morning. These men
have gradually been replaced until the
contractor says a fun crew is again
at work. The work Of placing REIN
forcing steel has been resumed and for
two or three days carpenters have been
at work building concrete forms.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL STOPS HERE
TO VISIT TWO OLD FRIENDS

c. G.. Johnson, superintendent or
weights and measures of the state OF
California. arrived in FL Paso Thursday
morning from Sacramento. en- route to
Washington. d. c. on official business
While in FL PasO Mr.. Johnson was the
guest Of Capt. W. D. Greet. candidate
for county clerk and Judge Dan NJ
Jackson, Of the 34th district court. Mr..
Johnson Will continue his trip to Wash-
ington tonight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
WEATHER BULLETIN.
q. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
WEATHER BUREAU.

Observation taken
at 8 a. m. 18th me-
ridian time 6 a. m.
FL Paso time.) May
is. 1915.
Forecasts
FL Paso and vicin-
lty-Fair tonight and
Friday: warmer Fri
day.
New Mexico-To-
night and Friday.
generally fair: rising
temperature.
Arizona 49, Tonight
and Friday. fair; not
much change In
temperature.
West TeXas-TO-
night generally fair.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
WHEAT SUFFERS
FRESH SETBACK
Corn Yields to Influence Of
Wheat Weakness; Oats
Eases Off Slightly.

Chicago. H.. May 1S.-Wheat prices un-
derwent a fresh setback today, Influenced by
assertions that the general condition Of the
Kansas crop was not alarming, despite big
losses in the central and southern sections
Of the state. Opening prices, which ranged
from p 20 Is a. q cent lower. including July
at S1.i5ss to l16h and September at $l.le
TO l.f6M, were followed by material fur
Their decline
The market closed heavy "a G3& q3%c
net lower with July at Sl.12& and septem-
Der at Sl13M-
Corn yielded little to the influence Of
wheat weakness.
Prices closed weak at z to e ole net
decline.
After opening = off to Is cent up. the
market hardened somewhat and then reced
ed all around to below Wednesdays finish
oats eased OFF with other grains.
Strength in the hog market lifted provi-
giOus.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
COPPERS DULL
PRICES LOWER
Trading Light Thursday and
the Market Without Els
pecial Features.

coppers were dun ana 1ower Thursday
with trading light according to advlces to
Curtisa, Manning Co, stocks and bonds. First
National bank building. The general market
was characterized by dullness and a tendeu-
cy TO be heavy. The range OF prices was
narrow and generally lower The market
had no especial features. L. s. Steel was
row. Specialties were quiet and prices prac-
tically were unchanged. Rails were strong
and in good demand. Mexican shares were
lower by one or more points
Copper Stocks Quotations
The following wire quotations furnished
by Curtiss. Manning Co.. give the closing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
Cotton Market.

New NOrE COTTON. II0se-
New York May 1S.-Spot cotton steady:
middllng uplands 1885; no sales.
Futures closed very steady; May 1914;
July 1895; October 1881; December 13.43;
January 1850.
Liverpool Cotton. Close.
Liverpool. Eng. May 1S-Cotton spot
firm: good middling fs S. %; middling IS,
So. dc; low middling IS, "a, d6. Sales 10000
bales
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
.N0psR Stss o. ssw0oN

rising temperature in northern portion Fri
day fair; warmer in northern ana western
portions.
Relative humidity in FL Paso at .. m.
Thursday. 13 per cent.
Precipitation in last - hOurs Qn inehss) i
neathet A a m ;.---..-.---.-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
Grain and Provisions.


Chicago Grains. Close.
Wheat-July SL12M; September S1.13A.
COrn-July 73Hc; September 72hc.
Oats-July exc; September 39lac.
Chicago Provisions, Close.
Pork-July 1887; September 1897.
Lard-July 1890; September 1900.
Ribs-Juy 1882; September 1895.
Kansas City Grains Close.
Kansas City, No. May 19.-Cash wheat
No. hard $1.070l.f6; No. . red S1.OS OLA;
May S1-04% q y July s1-O5h q Is.
Corn-No. . mixed 7Oh 71c; No. white
7sq &c; No. yellow 73c; May 6SN q &c;
July CSC.
oats-No. white &C q 47c; No. mixed
40 q 42c.
Chicago Produce, Close.
Chicago. H.. May 1S.-Butter higher;
creamery 26029hc.
Eggs-Receipts 20 81 cases; unchanged.
Poultry alive higher; fowls 18m1SMc-
Kansas City Produce. Close.
Kansas City, Mo- May 1S.-Butter-
Creamery CSC; firsts &c; seconds Csc; pack
ing &c.
EgEs-Firsts 21iac.
Poultry-Hens l5c: turkey zoe; springs zoe
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18
Wanted to Rent.
Wanted-Bids.

Wanted-BidS.
S~.~.~~---~-~~-N~-~-~~
SEAL BIDS will be received by H r.
Laurence. TT Stockton, Texas. until nine
O'Clock a. M, June 5th. 1916. for the cree
ton and completion Of three story stone
and reinforced concrete school building to
be built at TT. Stockton. Pecos county. Tex
as. A certified check for $1,000 TO accom-
pany each bid. check for S25 will be re
quired as a deposit for the safe return OF
plans. Plans are on file with H. X Laur-
ence and at the office Of NJ. L. Waller. archi-
tects, TT. Worth, Texas. Usual rights re-
served
SEALED proposals will be received at the
office of the IT, s. Reclamation Service. Ele-
phsnt Butte, N. NJ, until p m. June ],
1916, for the lease OF quarternouse TOO
roOms), mess hall. and eleven cottages. all
modern. with other buildings OF permanent
construction. Suitable for health or sum
1ner resort. 116 miles from Ell Paso; 40
miles from Albuquerque. Five year lease;
possession about July 1st The right Is re-
served to reject any or all bids as the IN
terests Of the service may require. Partic-
ulars on application to Reclamation Service,
Elephant Butte, New Mexico, and Fl Paso,
Texas
NOTICE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS.
We. the undersigned as per instructions
from the Honorable Board Of Regents Of the
University Of New Mexico located at Albu-
querque. Bernalillo county New MEXICO, Will
receive bids or proposals for the erection and
completion Of a chemistry building and a
science building to be erected in the above
said city, county ana state blds VIII be
received separately, one for the chemistry
building. and one for the science building
and will be received by the undersigned up
to noon June %, 1915. and each bid is to be
ACCOMPANIED by a certified check covering 5
per cent Of the amount OF the bids. Check
is TO be made payable to the treasurer OF
the above said board. for assuring faithful
bidding on the part OF all bidders The said
checks are TO be returned to their respective
owners on or before July IS. 1916 The said
board expressly and absolutely reserves the
right to reject or accept any or all bids
Plans and specifications can be obtained
from Griffin e Byrne, general architects
1900 Monroe Bldg, Chicago H.. and J. L.
Iadriere. supervising architect Sc Barnett
Bldg. AlhuQuerque n. NJ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-18

Water Conditions, Rio Grande Proiect
Height Of
Water Behind Contents
r,f,,,,.,.-.- No. Dam a. m Acre 1t.
Increase IN "a hours . a. 90
EioW OF river at San Marcial est Il 500 sec. n
Flow from reservoir. .... 9c7e - -
For irrigation, Leasburg canal. 5as 60 -
No. irris5ati,-l 1I-t si1e canal l65 sec. It.
r. Ilsss,iol' nest siae canal. 5s5 sec. #
f,o- ir-isotio.' RIaIl la,lh canal 295 sec. It.
(Mexico) ......... TAR =.
Date, May IS 1916 -
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