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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
TICKY CATTLE
MAY Be ENTERED
Chamber Commerce Votes
$500 to Aid in Fight For
Open Port Here.

The directors Of the chamber OF
commerce Friday afternoon voted TO
appropriate $500 for the work OF fur-
thering OF legislation TO admit to ports
north OF the quarantine line ticky cat
tie Tor Immediate slaughter, requesting
the budget committee to set aside that
amount
A telegram received from c. NJ. New
man at Washington stated that there
IS an excellent chance to secure an
amendment to the quarantine Dill now
Apending before congress that VIII az
UNIT ticky cattle 10 ports north Of the
quarantine line, Of which Fl Paso is
one.
on this information and the recon-
mendation OF the cattle Industry COM
mittee the directors acted and efforts
will be made TO enlist the aid OF con-
gress in so amending the proposed law
Good Chance.
J. II. Nations. chairman or the cattle
Industry committee, explained lhaI lhe
committee had wired Mr.. Newman that
the chamber Of commerce favors the
Importation Of ticky cattle from Mex
leo to ports above the quarantine line
for immediate slaughter only the same
TO be handled as ticky cattle are
handled from south Of the quarantine
line 10 markets north OF the quaran-
W. Y Ellis thought that the PAN
handle & Southwestern Cattle Raisers'
association might be Interested and
would contribute towards the fund.
Chance for Packery.
John N. Wyatt, a member Of that
organization. stated that as producers
Of cattle they would be more apt TO be
opposed TO the measure.
"As a cattle grower ii is to my in
terest to keep out Mexican cattle" he
said, but in the interest OF FL Paso
favor the measure, for IL is the best
chance VIC have to get packing houses.
This is a matter in which FL Paso is
more vitality interested than any other
point and this organization should do
all II can towards securing the admis-
sion Of ticky cattle"
When the motion TO appropriate $500
TO carry on the work I'm behalf Of the
proposed legislation, was put it carried
unanimously.
The following were present; President
r. 3. Orndorff, J. NJ. Wyatt, Otis 9.
Coles. w G.. Roe, H. Y. Ellie. W. r.
Shelton. IL T. Bowie. E. NJ Hurd. J. w.
Lorentzen, 3. L. Farrar and J. H. Ma
lions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

IT. HE FL Paso Poultry association
is making great progress in its
efforts for more and better poul-
try in this locality, but II needs the
assistance Of every true fanoier and
breeder in the valley to carry on the
work
The association, as 2 body, has add
ed many new features for the benefit
OF its members. among which are the
establishing of depot for the buying
and selling of products and supplies
The privileges Of this depot will be
open to members only. but when once
thoroughly under way will mean
great benefit to all. Another feature
will be the display window at the de-
pot II Is planned to give each menu
Der a window display Of one weeks
duration, in order to show the public
lust what he has for sale. Those in
charge of the depot will sell take or
ders and furnish all information re-
garding the display and also feed the
birds.
show at Farm Congress.
At an enthusiastic meeting Of the
association Thursday night, plans were
perfected for a great poultry show to
BE given in conjunction with the Farms
congress during the month Of Octo-
her. This show will be free 70 all and
only a charge Of 10 cents per coop will
he made. The association will have
competent men in charge Of the dis
play. TO sell stock and help in;all ways
FOR the benefit Of exhibitions The
annual show has been ANNOUNCED as
December 3, 8, z s, . and, with the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

Barnett Baff objected to their meth
DDS Others had objected before him.
But although Baff had little money. he
had an iron win He began to prosper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

they stretch without undue pain, there Is an
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By taking away the burden Of leaving oil to
Just natural conditions.
There Is In Mothers Friend" the direct
and immediate help that all expectant moth
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BY their own minds, they learn at once the
Ing from undue stretching. They experience
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Co., 40 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta. Ca. for ono
OF the most entertaining and valuable little
books ever presented. It Is worth writing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
Arrest of One Man Leads to
Discovery of Conspiracy
to Remove Rich Dealer.

ATEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The great
m Barnett Baff murder mystery
= OF November "a, 1914. seems
about to be exposed in all its wide
notifications Of metropolitan crime.
The driver OF the murder car has con-
tossed and the authorities believe they
have the other conspirators against
the wealthy chicken dealer either IN
der lock and key or within their reach.
The solution of this bold crime a
year and a half after its commission
makes n new era in the history of the
New York police department, with it's
10000 stalwart bluecoats. Police COM
missioner Arthur Weeds, working
nOiselessly. has turned them into an
army division OF super police"
Charles 5. Whitman, when district
attorney, used the murder OF Herman
Essential by Lieut. Becker and his
gunner as q means to eradicate the
graft in the department Il remained
for Woods to vitalize the vast, clumsy
police machine until it works like a
high-powered racing car.
The Raff case again reveals the new
day which has dawned. Here is its
history:
When Barnett Baff opeend a poultry
stand in the West Washington Mar
little attention was paid TO him by
the other dealers. He was one Of the
many. He struggled along as did the
others The poultry trust was then in
full swing. II controlled the prices.
gave the dealers who supplied II what
thority.
Fights Chicken Trust.
Barnett Baff objected to their meth
DDS Others had objected before him.
But although Baff had little money, he
had an iron win He began to prosper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

scurrying about the city. picking up
tse men implicated by the motor car
driver. Their efforts centered in get
ting the men higher up" the big
dealers in chickens who had collected
the fund meant TO dethrone Baff as
chicken king"
The men were seized and questioned.
They told that 125 chicken dealers
contributed TO the murder fund and
that at least 20 Of them knew its exact
purDDSe
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

what greatness may Be
acquired when be
grows up. And any
Influence that brings
relief to the expectant
mother is the first and
greatest Of obligations
There Is a splendid
remedy known as
Mothers Friend" that
has been q safeguard.
o helpful daily i71u-
ence, to a host OF
women. Applied exter-
nally to the musclc1
they became plant,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
Gen. Gallieni, Frances
Minister Of War, Hardest
Worked Of War Officials

Paris, France, Feb. 26-Gen. CAL
litrfs great vigor and energy are being
put TO severe strain in the war
office He begins work at o'clock
f. the morning and keeps at il all day.
Notwithstanding his 81 years, but. with
al his application. he finds the days
work is never finished when night
comes
To say nothing Of the responsibility
OF conducting the French military oper-
afions, he has TO receive frequent visits
from a considerable number OF the COO
deputies and 300 senator's: he has 70
attend meetings Of the cabinet. pare
ucipating I'm the deliberations Of the
french war council and Of the allies
combined councils he is summoned be-
fore the war committee OF the cham
her and the war committee OF the
senate two or three times a week to
give Information regarding the prog
rtss OF the war. and he has to attend
sessions Of the chamber and senate
TONS are discussed, and frequently to
reply TO one or two interpretations b.
members.
81 that would be insufficient TO
exhaust Gallienrs energy. but he has
In addition TO reply either from the
speakers stand In the chamber or
through the Journal Officiel to all
sorts Of questions posed I'm writing by
the members Of parliament. These
questions occupy from a dozen pages
upwards every Gay, covering the widest
Imaginable range Of subjects. The
minister OF war, Of course. does not
personally conduct that correspondence,
hut since the reply engages his re
sponsibility as minister. he must in
each case know that the Information
is exact.
You force me TO follow a profession
which Is not mine" Gen. Gallieni said
in a recent debate from the speakers
stand Of the chamber in a moment Of
pathetic despair The profession to
which he referred was that Of debater
aEC Of general intelligence agent for
the benefit Of the deputies.
A dollar saved by buying goods pro-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
Today And A
Generation Hence

The flight of time makes NC think of
The future. The baby of today reflects
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Mrs. E.. o. Jenkins and children, Of
Burlington, came last Thursday to- at
tend the funeral of her brother-in-
law. JIG. Stockton. Mrs. jenkins is
d sister of Mrs. Stockton.
Mr.. and Mrs A. w. McCready, who
were called here to attend the ,funer-
al Of his brother-in-law, j. G.. Stock
ton, returned to their home at Rood
House, Illinois, Monday.
Rev. VIM Biggs and wife returned
Friday afternoon from Los Angeles,
California, where they spent the
winter. They will spend the summer
at their home in this city.
Mrs. P. P. Bowsher departed last
Friday for Little Rock, Arkansas;
where she goes to visit her father.
G.. B. Daugherty, who is making his
headquarters in that city.
John Axes, the piano salesman,
went to Bloomfield, Iowa, Monday,
where he will sell car load or two
of pianos to the citizens of that vicin-
ity in the next few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Leethy and
granddaughter, Hannah Billiard, of
Beaconsfeld, came Monday evening
to visit a few days at the home of
Thomas Conner in this city.
Len Cannon, of Ramah, Colorado,
came in last Thursday for visit at
the home of his brother, Harris Gam
mon, and other relatives and a lot
of old friends in this vicinity.
A. J. Young, OF near Decatur City,
was a business visitor in this city
Monday. Mr.. Young has been quite
sick for several months, and does not
get the the county seat very often.
Mrs. j. w. Rush and daughter,
Mayme Holland, returned last Thurs
day from Derby, where they had been
visiting a few days at the home Of
her sister, Mrs r. r. Thockmorton.
Miss Lulu Shields, who is stu
dent at Simpson College, Indianola,
came Saturday and visited over Sun
day at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Shields in this city.
Roy LaFollette and children, Of
Weldon, passed through this city Sat-
urday evening enroute to Saline, Mo-,
where they were called by the serious
illness of his wife who was there on
visit
The irrepressibie Buck Pugh, high.
muckamuck of Decatur City, was
business visitor in this city last Sat-
urday, but had to hurry back to look
after his responsible duties at Deca-.
tur City.
Miss Virginia West, who is nurse
in training at big school in Chicago,
came Sunday, being called here by
the illness of her mother, Mrs. Isaac
West, of west of Leon. Mrs. West is
quite sick, but is some better at this
time. Miss Virginia will remain here
until her mother RECEIVERS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

E. H. Peck, the Burlington's chief
engineer, passed through this city
Monday enrOute for st. Louis, hav-
ing visited over Sunday at his home
! i'll Decatur City.
p. L. Shirley. of Davis City. was q
visitor in this city Monday. Mr.. Shir-
ley has leased the American House
at Pella, and will take charge OF the
hotel April LIST.
F, Mrs. Ralph Avery and children, of
Van Vert, came monday evening to
| Mrs. Lelah Keller, of Shenandoah,
who had been visiting at the home OF
her aunt, Mrs. j. l.. Gardner in this
city, went to Bethany, Mo-, Tuesday
for a short visit.
visit a few days at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Snyder,
of east of Leon.
Misses Gretchen Teale and Faye
Thompson, who attend the Leon High
School, went to their homes at Davis
City last Thursday evening and Wis
tied over night.
Cyrus Weaver, who was called
here last week by the serious illness
of his wife, returned to Des MONIES
Tuesday, Mrs Weaver being consid-
erably improved.
Mrs. Bud johnson and daughter,
Mrs. Grover Jennings, went to Gar
den Grove Thursday for a short visit
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Hine.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Beck returned to
their home at Gregory, S. d., Mon
DAY, having been called here to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Beck's faith
Ell Green Stanton.
Mrs. Kate Brown returned Satur-
day from Lincoln, Neb., where she
had been visiting for the past four
months at the home Of her son, Will
A. Brown and wife.
Mrs. Matte Walker and little
daughter, of Van Vert, came Friday
evening and visited few days at the
home of her mother, Aunt Caroline
Robbins, in this city.
Mrs. James Phipps and daughters,
Maudie and Juanita, of Lamont, were
visitors in Leon Monday, being en-
route home from visit with rela-
tives at Decatur City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hoadley, Misses
May Waters and Harriet Swope, Of
Garden Grove, came down last Friday
to attend the Battle Cry of Peace
at the Idle hour theatre.
Mrs. Sallie Coyne departed Mon
day for her home in Minneapolis,
Mimi, in response to a message that
measles had made their appearance
in the family of her son.
Len Cannon departed Monday
for his home at Ramah, Colorado,
after visiting a few days with his
brother, Harris Cannon and other
relatives in this vicinity. '..
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
LOUISVILLE BOOSTERS COMING

The following letter is self explana-
tory. Get ready to meet them.
Louisville, KY, April q. 1916.
Mr.. VIM. Thomas, Brownsville, Tenn.
Dear Sir;-0n May 22nd, the Louis
vile Board of Trade will leave here on
special train through Middle and West
Tennessee to get better acquainted
with their Tennessee neighbors.
Now this will be the livest crowd of
business men that ever left Louisville
at one time. There will be about 150
men with first regiment band, trumpet
corps, moving picture machine, etc.
They will want to see you and see your
town.
What want is for you to get after
the rest of the most prominent men in
your town and live wires, and have
them help you advertise this trip, and
have at least 80 per cent Of your pop
ulation at the train to meet us and get
acquainted with US on our arrival as
we think enough of you to stop and
see your town, and we believe that
everybody should be on hand to well
come us.
There will be good representation
from the stock yards people, so be on
hand to see us.
We will arrive at Brownsville on
May 23rd, at 4:35 p. m. Gin the after
noon,) and will be there for one hour
and fifteen minutes before leaving. so
do what you can to notify your friends |
Of this trip and boost it.
Do not forget the date, May 23rd.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
MlLLER'S ANTISEPTIC Oh
KNOWN AS
SNAKE OIL
Will Positively Relieve Pain in Three
Minutes.

Try it right now for Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head, back
and limbs, corns, bunions, etc. After
one application pain disappears as if
by magic.
A never-failing remedy used inter-
nally and externally for Coughs, Colds
Group, Sore Throat, Diphtheria and
Tonsilitis.
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its prompt
and immediate effect in relieving pain
is due to the fact that it penetrates to
the affected part at once. AS an IL
lustration, pour ten drops on the thick
est piece of sole leather and it will
penetrate this substance through and
through in three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great
oil is golden red color only. Every
bottle guaranteed: 25c and SOC a bot
tie or money refunded. Sold by Con-
pedge Drug Co. n
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28

resolved that another committee be
appointed to look into the official con-
duct Of Judge James W. Palmer, of the
second division Of the criminal court,
and of z. Newton Estes, the attorney
1t examined SO witnesses and eonsid-
cred number Of documents
The committee went into many
general. A committee composed Of
w. H. Fitzhugh, E. B. Klewer, Wal
ter Armstrong. Morgan c. ketchum,
and William Hall was appointed.
On February Is Judge Palmer re-
signed and the committee did not fur
ther direct its investigation against
him.
phases of the charges against Estes.
On March 3 it was reported to The
lawyers of Memphis at a general
meeting that the charges ought to be
investigated by the house Of repre-
with some Of his lawyer friends. Af-
ter the report was submitted onc or
two of his friends insisted that since
there was no direct charge the lawyers
ought not to take any further action.
A happy speech or two, a few laughs,
and the Estes case was laughed ont Of
court.
Gov. Rye on March II issued a call
for an extra session of the Legislature
to convene on March q TO consider
the impeachment or the removal by
address Of Edgington and Estes.
On March p the legislature assem-
bled. 1t decided on the first dav to
proceed by the impeachment roGte.
Accordingly a committee Of ninh. Of
which Speaker Cooper was chair an,
sat in the hall Of the house with men,
bers privileged to attend. For seven
days they heard testimony Of state
witnesses. Though the lawyers Of
Memphis on February s had uqani-
mously asked Judge Edgington To
leave the bench while under inyestjga-
ton he did not.do so, Both Edgiugton
and Estes were in Nashville during
the Investigation.
On March % the committee uaai-
mously reported that both Edgiu ag
and Estes shonid be .mpeache3. SEN
timent built upon the evidence wys so
manmoHs that there was no debate
The vote was put aed the roll call
showed SC members Of the hous 10
favor Of Edainatoa's impeachment.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
CLEANUP DAY, MAY II.
BASE BALL SEASON OPENS.

The Metro team goes into battle
with the Grammar School boys Thurs
day at Moses Park, the game being
called at $3.50 o'clock. You, dear
reader, will note the line up Of the
Metro team, but it will not be hard for
the Grammar School to overwork
their opponents.
Such noted and world renowned
players as John Gray, Jr,, lately pur-
chased from the Braves, who will hold
the sack at first. James Moore, who
was lately released by Dolly Starks,
and who failed in every position he
was assigned to, will be at calling ds-
tance in case Milton Langford is kiln
ed behind the bat. Stanley Bauman,
who is noted for his excellent work
done with the Red Sox some years ago
who in case Of need is a pinch hitter,
win reside on short. DR.. Crowder
Chapman, protegee Of Walter john
son, and who has hit quite few bat
ters and pitched quite a few no hit
games, will preside in the middle Of
the diamond. He is pitcher of mer-
it. Ask him to demonstrate his won
derful spit ball, of which he is the
originator. John Gillespie, known as
"Poor Devil" and who is an outfelder
Keeling would be glad to buy at any
price, and who has had lots Of expert
ence at this position, though he has
lost several jobs by being confirmed
smoker Of Run Johnny Run, the man
agement has decided to give him a
try out. Joe Coppedge, the greatest
base stealer, and known from coast
to coast as the boy who constantly
smiles, late released by the Shepp
team, will hold the important position
of second baser. Arthur Rose, who
win sit on the third bag and watch
the ball go by, was tried out Wednes-
day His friends have no idea what is
in that boy. He is wonder The man.
agement wired Nut Bush in the hope
of getting him position with the
team there, but Dr. G. G. Mulheron
said that before he would sign him it |
would be necessary to see just what he
could do. Arthur, don't select base
ball for a vocation.
Last but not least, an old timer,
Judge Richard Lyle, who in the sos
was a wonder on third, has been Civ
en- the position in center. The manage
ment doubts very much if the Judge
will give this position his entire atten-
ton, as he has something more world
ly to think about.
Having gone to press it will be nee
essary to give our readers fuller de-
tails in next weeks issue.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
CLEANUP DAY, MAY II.
NOTICE OF CHARGE IN
X. +. u. NO. /.

atu Il, -
uvu .nana - 81 have thS "a. -Asoto u al
- messieurs, the council of-tne
hereby norned'that on and after May
l6, this route viii be changed. The
change will start from d. C. Evans
box southeasterly to Bonds store,
thence westwardly to H. D. White
hurst store, thence southerly on the
VanBuren road to Mercer cemetery,
thence easterly on Camp Ground
Springs road to Links grove.
This notice of change in route is
given in order that no patron may be
inconvenienced in receiving his mail
and that boxes may be erected on the
new portion of the route and that
boxes may be changed by hose who
have them on that portoan Of the
route that will be cut out.
VIM. THOMAS, Postmaster.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
PYTHIAN HOTEL ARRIVALS

Monday-W w. Hays, st. Louis;
g. G. Benerly, Nashville; Mr.. Ray
burn, Nashville; r. A. Gilbert, st.
Louis; f. c. Lewis, Bradfordsville. KY.
Fred Bowles, Bradfordsvill, KY;
Norheet McLemore, Memphis; f. A.
Adler, st. Louis; L. w. Hughes, Mem
phis; Clare Estes, Judge Mckinney.
Ripley; H. w Mack, New York; E.
L. Leidwick, Louisville, W. R. Beas-
ley, jackson; John o. Brown, Memphis.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28

The U. s. Navy's huge observation
balloon, stationed at Pensacola, Fla,
broke loose from its moorings a few
days ago, and despite the efforts of
more than one hundred men to hold it
sailed away for a distance of more
than one hundred miles before it final
ly settled in the top of tayy tree
When detachment from the naval
station discovered it they found that
hoodlums had climbed the tree and
cut off large parts of the bag, proba-
bly, for souvenirs. Navy officers be-
live the ballonn would have remained
in the air indefinitely if it had not
been weighted down by dampness
gathered the night before.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
A Splendid Remedy for Any Ache or
Pain

Inc cooling, soothing, healing DUAL
tues OF Circus Liniment have made if
the standard remedy in thousands Of
homes 1t brings relief in rheumatisr,
pleurlsy' neuralgia and other racking
pains, and is very soothing and heal
ing when used on burns, scalds, cuts
bruises or sprains A bottle of Circus
Llnlment should be kept in the house
ready Tor any emergency. 1t is sold
on money-back guarantee by All
druggists, including ]. D. Curtis Drug
Company.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28

While investigating the case of
wholesale poisoning that occurred re-
Gently at a banquet in Chicago de-
tectives stumbled upon what they be-
lieve to be far-reaching plot to as
sassinate all the rulers of Europe. An
archists throughout the country are
believed to be implicated in it as meet
ings are reported to have been. held in
San Francisco, Patterson, N. j., Lynn,
Mass, and Chicago. Government Sc
cret service men, n,however,are inclined
to ridicule the idea; they say they are
familiar with the whereabouts of ev-
cry anarchist in the United States
and a plot of this proportion could
not be carried on without their knowI-
edge.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-04-28
CLEANUP DAY, MAY II.

Two ships now under construction
were sold at auction in New York a
few days ago, one going to the Rus
sian-American line for the sum of
$5OO,OOO and the other, a cargo steam
er, to the Universal Transportation
Company for 100000. This was the
first ship auction ever held in the
United States.