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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
Fruit Recipes.

Plum Jelly--Wash, quarter and core
but do not peel, one peck of ordinary
sour apples. Put into preserving kettle
and add one-quarter peck of blue or rec
plums, washed, quartered and pitted
Cover with water and boil until soft
then drain well in jelly bag, but do not
squeeze For each pint of juice, measure
out two cupfuls of sugar and put in the
oven to warm Put the juice on the
stove and boil for 20 minutes; then add
the warm sugar and boil five minutes
longer. Fin your jelly glasses and seal
This gives jelly which has all the flavor
of real plum jelly at about half the ex.
pense.
Pear .Preseryes-Cut four pounds OF
pears into long, slender pieces and re-
move cores; add three lemons which have
been sliced thin and then cut into small
pieces, two pounds of sugar and one
pound of Canton root ginger which has
been shredded Mix all well, and let
stand for IL hours: then cook over slow
fire for three hours, stirring frequently
Fill fruit Jars and seal. 1t makes a
palatable as well as economical dessert.
rear ice 1TedHl-ftuD ripe pears
through a sieve and to one quart of the
pulp add the whipped white of one egg,
and one pint of rich milk or cream.
Sugar and flavor to taste pour into the
freezing can or mold, churn in the usual
way, pack tight and set aside.
Pear Salad-Peel, halve and carefully
core ripe, mellow pears and set them in
cold place. Make dressing of the
yolks of three eggs beaten very light,
one teaspoonful of sugar, one-half tea
spoonful of salt and one fourth teaspoon
full of white ginger. Beat thoroughly
and add the juice of two lemons. Pour
it over the pears and set the mixture on
ice for an hour before serving. This
makes delicious dessert.
Pineapple Syrup-Instead of throwing
away the skins, cores and parings when
putting up pineapple preserves, boil all
together in sufficient water to cover them
until the juice was extracted. Then |
strain the mass and add sugar equal TO |
half the weight, boil it again, bottle and |
seal it. Equal parts of this syrup and
lime juice make one of the most delicious
and wholesome hot weather drinks mag
Unable When making mincemeat, add
bottle of the pineapple syrup to the in
gradients and you will find that it gives
and a fine flavor.
Dorothy Dexter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
Catarrh of Stomach for Years
- Doctors Said No Hope

stomach and small intestines for num-
Der of years. went to number of doc
tors and got no relief, and finally one of
my doctors sent me to Chicago, and l
met the same fate They said they could
do nothing for me; said had cancer Of
the stomach and there was no cure.
almost thought the same, for my breath
was something awful. i could not eat
anything without great misery and I
gradually grew worse. Finally conclud-
ed to try Peruna, and found relief and
a cure for that dreadful disease, catarrh.
/ took five bottles of Peruna and two of
Manalin, and l now feel like a new man.
There is nothing better than Peruna, and
] keep bottle of it in my house all the
time"
Our booklet, telling you how to keep
well, free to all
Those who object to liquid medicines
can now procure Peruna Tablets.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
Mrs. Dewey Accepts.

Washington, Oct. I3.-Mrs. George
Dewey, it is announced, has accepted the
Craftsmanship of the naval auxiliary of
the District of Columbia, chapter of the
Red Cross. At the request of Secretary
Daniels these auxiliaries are being organ
lied throughout the country to supply
comforts to United States sailors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
Steamer Goes Down.

Philadelphia, Oct. l3.--A report to the
Maritime Exchange from Lewes, Del,
states that an unidentified steamer sank
late Thursday afternoon of the Della
ware coast The crew is supposed to
have been picked up by passing YES
sell
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
SEARCHING FOR SLAYER.
Springfield Police Looking for Fred Gal
ieraui

Springfield. Mass. Oct l3.-The West
Springfield police, assisted by state de.
tectives and armed volunteers, yester-
day searched the woods Of the adjoin.
ing towns Of Southwick and Feeding
Hills for Fred Gallerani. alleged to be
the man who early Thursday shot and
killed Clement Martin. or Martini, and
Martins daughter. Mrs. Bella r. Gal
erani. and seriously wounded Mrs Glenn
ent Martin. The police did not believe
that Mrs Fred GaIlerani, who was alb
Quoted BY the SLAYER, viii suffer harm,
for they say Gallerani is fond Of his
wife, despite her refusal to live with
him
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
Consulting the Authority.

Here. Johnny said the father, what
are you doing in that bookcase
4 want TO find history Of the Unit
ed States
What fors7
We'll, Billy Jenkins saws Tim r 'ey
pitched for the Nationals last year. and
I want 10 find ont ii he did. kansas
CIV Independent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

Mrs NJ. f. Gray of Johnson, who was
injured in the accident at the tunnel on
the Central Vermont railroad in Bur
lington Aug 20, is able to be out and
has made satisfactory settlement with
the company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
Not a eIt NoIsy

Apartment Agent-Are these your
children?
Prospective Tenant-Yes; but they
are not bit noisy. Their music les
sons take up all their time.-Judge,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

minions is between five and six to one,
that is "of every six British soldiers
serving at the front, at least five have
been recruited in the United Kingdom"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
ABOUT THE STATE
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST FROM
DIFFERENT SECTIONS

O. III. Lund shot an animal in his ia
theirs dooryard at CRANKY recently which
he supposed was fox, but found it was
a wildcat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

In short time last week "a autos
had to be drawn out of a mudhole in the
highway at Jeffersonville by L. A, Wood
The bad strip is now being repaired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13
The Worst Vet 20 Com.

Madge-Poor Helen Has the worst
been toldf
Grace-I think not. We are waiting
for your version.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

A horse belonging to Ben Perham OF
Kirby was drowned recently when the
bank beside brook caved off, letting
the animal, which was standing there,
fall into the water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

ne supposed was ioA, put iouhu Az '"
a wildcat.
In a short time last week "a auto
had to be drawn out of mudhole in tn
highway at Jacksonville by L. A. Wood
The bad strip is now being repaired.
A horse belonging to Ben Perham o
Kirby was drowned recently when TIL
bank beside a brook caved off, lettin!
the animal which was standing there
fall into the water.
Pauline, the ive-month-old twin
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphus Mar
tell of Barton, died last week of infan
tile paralysis. The child was sick only
SO hours. 1t was the first and only case
in Barton or vicinity this summer
George Humphreys hand was caught
in the belt of a gasoline engine at Glover
recently and he was lifted by it from
the floor, where he hung until Charles
Bickford found him and stopped the en-
CINE. Both bones in Humphreys arm
were broken, the igaments were badly
torn and it is thought the arm will have
to be amputated-
Mrs. Ella H. Burgs of Vergennes,
whose death occurred this week, was "a
years Of age She began teaching school
at the age of II and followed that voca-
ton for nearly so years, not relinquish-
ing her duties until last June, when fail
ing health made it necessary.
As Nelson Burdick was sitting in the
door of his fathers feed mill in Walling-
ford, he was struck by spent bullet,
which passed through the leg Just below
the knee No report was heard, indicat-
ing that the bullet came from a consider
able distance.
Miss Nan L. Houghton of Boston sailed
last week for France az private secre-
tary to DR., Fitz, a well known surgeon
in Boston. Miss Houghton formerly was
resident of Brattleboro, graduating
from the high school in the class Of 1896.
Edward Connell has resigned his posi-
ton as deputy fish and game commission
er and is in St Johnsbury for the pres
ent. He was State Fish Commissioner
Titcomb's assistant for several years and
has been holding the same position since
Commissioner Leavens assumed the Office
of state commissioners,
Lester R. Brown, aged 81 years and
the oldest person in the vicinity of |
Stowe, was given a party in honor of his !
last Sunday at the home of
his daughter in that place Mr.. Brown
took the entire care of large garden
last summer, and except for poor eye
sight is without any of the infirmities of
age.
The body OF Harold Holden Lang who
was killed on the submarine Al, at
-avite, Philippine islands July "a, was
brought to Cambridge and buried with
military honors Oct. o. Mr. Lang was
BORN in Cambridge. The body left the
Philippine islands July 26 in copper
ined casket and was on the ocean three
months. 1t arrived in San Francisco
sept. 81. Young Lang enlisted in the
layy three years ago and had been on
he Z. S. S. Olympic and Brooklyn, going
o China on the batter battleship where
lie spent the winter and spring.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

Pauline, the five-month-old twin
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Adolphus Mar
tell of Barton, died last week of infan-
tile paralysis. The child was sick only
SO hours. 1t was the first and only case
in Barton or vicinity this summer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

George Humphreys hand was caught
in the belt OF gasoline engine at Glover
recently and he was lifted by it from
the floor, where he hung until Charles
found him and stopped the en-
CINE Both bones in Humphreys arm
were broken, the i:gaments were badly
torn and it is thought the arm will have
to be amputated
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

Edward Connell has resigned his posi-
ton as deputy fish and game commission
er and is in St Johnsbury for the pres
emit He was State Fish Commissioner
Titcomb's assistant for several years and
has been holding the same position since
Commissioner Leavens assumed the Office
of state commissioners
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

Miss Nan L. Houghton of Boston sailed
last week for France as private secre-
tary to DR., Fitz, we'll known surgeon
in Boston. Miss Houghton formerly was
resident Of Brattleboro, graduating
from the high school in the class of 1896.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

As Nelson Burdick was sitting in the
door of his fathers feed mill in Walling-
ford, he was struck by spent bullet,
which passed through the leg Just below
the knee. No report was heard, indicat-
ing that the bullet came from consider
able distance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-13

Mrs Ella II. Burgs of Vergennes
whose death occurred this week, was "a
years Of age. She began teaching school
at the age of II and followed that voca
ton for nearly so years, not relinquish-
ing her duties until last June, when fail
ing health made it necessary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
GRAINS LOWER;
CLOSE IS WEAK
Argentine Corn Reaching
U. S. and Allies Are
Selling Wheat.

Chicago. III. May S6--Week end evening
up Of trades lifted the wheat market to-
day after an early decline. Setbacks at
the start today we're ascribed to estimates
OF the total yield IN the United States this
season. one authority putting the total as
high as $50. o0e, 600 bushels. Opening quota
lions. which ranged from &c to cents
lower. With July at s2.I7 and September
at SIS. were followed by an upturn ali
around TO well above yesterdays finish.
Reports that foreign governments had
been TO some extent sellers OF futures
counted later as a decided bearish influ-
ence and brought about sharp dOwnturns
in prices. The close was heavy. &C TO sac
net lower, with July at S2.11 and Septem-
Der at s1sz
Bearish crop prospects made the corn
market average lower. Demand however.
was active and there was a big general
trade After opening unchanged 20 &c
higher the market underwent q decided
sag.
Arrival Of Argentine corn at New York
and assertions that the improved car sup
ply was taking much corn east for which
there was no. immediate domestic or ex-
port demand led subsequently to pro-
nounced weakness. The close was weak
at SO to SC net decline.
Oats dealers took their cue largely from
corn Selling. though, was less aggressive
than in that cereal.
Provisions reflected the firmness Of the
hog market. Scarcity OF hog receipts next
week was predicted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUYS
S300,0G0 IN LIBERTY BONDS

Three hundred thousand dollars
were subscribed to the Liberty loan
bonds by the First National bank
and the officers and directors of this
| institution, at a meeting OF the board
OF directors Friday afternoon. The
banking institution subscribed half
this sum and the other half was taken
I'D by the officers and directors. The
First National bank had previousIv
suoscribed 500 600. but this amount
was raised to $500 at the direc-
tors meeting.
The fourteen members OF the board
of directors entered their subscrfp-
tons to the loan for $4,000 each
making total Of $40. 600, and the $40 :
GOO needed to make this sum equal 10
the subscription of the.bank was sinh
scribed by the three assistant cash
iers. J. Z. Benton, W. n. Butler and
W. c. Haden.
The directors who subscribed $4,000
Tor personal subscription are lanes
9. McNary, John NJ Wyatt. n r
Waite, H. B. Stevens, Edgar W Ksv
ser, Charles NJ. Newman, c. s. PicLlrelI
J. 5 Reynolds J. H. Nations. NJ. T.
Tooley. J, J. Mundy. r. Burt orn-
edorff, W W. Turney and julius Kra-
kauer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
FIRST TIME CONFERRED, 20
MASONS TAKE S. E. M. DEGREE

Twenty men received the degree of
superexcellent master at the hands
Of working teams of Ell Paso council.
IS, Royal and Select Masters. Friday
night in Masonic temple. Refresh
ments were served duEing intermis-
sions.
This was the second presentation OF
the degree in ampified form in Tex
as. Il was presented last year in Dali
las, grand master Sam P. Cochran
presiding. 1t was the first time that
the full degree as adapted from the
ritual OF the grand council had ever
been presented in this state.
B. r. Blankenship. grand visitor,
announced that his intention Is to
take a team Of council workers to
Waco next December TO exemplify the
degree before the grand council An
other ceremonial will be held here
about the middle of July, it was an
nounced
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
Money AND METALS.

By Associated Press.
New York. May 26.-Mercantile paper
- g 8 percent
Sterling so day bills. 3472; commercial
60 day bills on banks. sz.71 4; commercial
90 day bills. Ss.71H; demand. s4.75 sis
Cables, S4-76 7-1s-
Ruhles. demand. 2eE c; cables. 26zc
Bar silver. 7z&c-
Mexican dollars. 5S%c
Government bonds. steady.
Railroad bonds, irregular on demand
second quarter. 31933; third quarter
and later deliveries. 1880.
Iron. firm No 1 northern. &zz5O145;
No 2 do. "a q 1850: No. I southern. $40 q
A. No > DO. $39-50G4e-
Tin firm; spot. f64.75 d6J.26.
SDelte-. L St Louis delivery, Y Q = G
Lead 1FH bid
LONDON METALS MARKET
London. Eng, May 25.-Closing quo
tations IN the metals market were as fol-
lows
Copper, spot $3.50. Futures fl2s los.
e sctroiytic, E142
Tin spot. 1888. SIS: futures. s25Z
Lead. $50, los futures E2s. $40.
Speiter f5s; futures ESQ
THE LOCAL MARKET.
NaciOnaies. 1S1s c
Mexican bank notes. state bills. sG17c.
Mexican pesos SIC
-lexiCan gold. Sc
Fl Paso Snelter QuotatiOus.
corrected daily.
Ear silver CHandy & Harmon quota
tom, 7sSc.
London lead. $50 los.
Copper. s2S.375z.
Pig lead. Ice
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

TWO CABINFrS o. heautifui Imported
and hand painted china: lots Of ODD
plates numerous pieces; would make 1ics
card pri-ezs have SCI OF after dtrasr cof-
fees. gold, cost s12s take IS; JAPANESE
salad set. cost $685. take IS All pieces
are extra large; q -ock tea set est Ss5-
take Sl-s Is pieces Call 1913 T. Elc
Grands- Please don't phons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

New York. May eC-Trading during the
days short session Of the stock market
was attended By further activity and a fair
average o. higher prices in all stocks eX-
cept re Is United States Steel more than
maintained its record Of recent days. ad-
Vancing - points 20 the new maximum
Of 134z, from which It reacted almost a
point.
Other shares OF the same class rose two
70 four points with prominent equipments
and munitions The motors were higher by
two TO over five points and Texas COM
pany rose five Copper added to advances
Of the past Few days Speciaities were
represented by Industrial Alcohol. Corn
Products and South Porto Rico sugar. the
latter rising IS points TO zoo Prices eased
IOr the most part toward the end renewed
Esakness Of Tubles inducing moderate SELL
ing.
The closing was strong. Sales were es-
6mated at 75e.0e0 shares
Bonds we're irregular.
Business at the beginning OF the week
eui stock market session was less active
because Of the absence OF many traders
The market yielded little OF its recent
gains. however. L. s Steel again claiming
leadership at the new maxium OF 1874
an overnight gain OF 3.
Independent steels and the prominent
equipments and coppers also advanced
from fractions 10 over point, equal gains
being registered by shippings Texas OIL
advanced three points and General Motors
- Rails moved within narrow limits
On very small dealings. Specialties were
featured by Corn Products. which rose
point on heavy accumulation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
PORTECT MEN FROM VICE,
WAR SECRETARY URGES

Washington, D c. May 26--Secre-
tary % war Baker has sent a cOmmu-
nicatiOn TO the governors Of states
reminding them IL is most desirable
that the thousands Of troops who will
be in army cantonments, especially
thse men taken under the selective
draft. be safeguarded against liquor
and other forms of vice.
The secretary Of war stated that
the war department would keep clear
the zone in proximity TO the camps,
but needed cooperation on the part
Of the cities or towns nearby. He
also stated that the department would
not hesitate to remove cantOnments
from any locality where it was found
no effort was being made to keep
temptations away from the troops.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
FARMERS CAN GET IS LOADS
OF MANURE DAILY OF ARMY

Forty-five wagonloads of manure
? day are available at local army
camps for farmers who desire II for
fertilizing their crops This was the
estimate given the chamber Of COM
Tnerce Friday morning by an army
officer from Camp Stewart.
Each OF the three cavalry reEi-
ments now stationed at FL Paso-the
Fifth. Seventh and Eighth-has ap-
proximately Is WagOnloads available
daily for local farmers. The Fifth
cavalry is at Camp Stewart and the
Seventh ana Eighth at Fort Bliss.
At present the manure is burned.
for sanitary reasons. Farmers may
procure it for fertilizing purposes by
hauling it away, il proper care is
taken in loading and hauling.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
SONGS OF ALLIES AND TALKS
FEATURE EMPIRE DAY DINNER

Empire Day" was celebrated bv
the members of the Allies War Re-
lief association at a dinner held
Thursday night at the Valley Inn.
sleta. The dinner was featured
with the national songs OF the allies
and talks by customs collector n I.
Cobb; British diplomatic agent TO
northern Mexico. H c. AIyles: French
consul 20 FL PasO, J. NJ. Romagnv.
and DIT. W r Jameson. president OF
the Allies War Relief association.
Dr. Jameson presided at the dinner
and offered 2 toast TO The Presi-
dent, The toast was replied to by
ar Cobb. Mr.. Myles offered a toast
10 The King" and Mr.. Romagny Of
Tered toast to Our Allies"
The dining hall was decorated with
the stars and stripes. the Union Jack
and the tricolor Of France.
Among those present were \. E
Rowlanes. L. L. Cobb, II. c. NIyles. W.
X Jameson. J. Ross, ]. ". Coils,
Raymond Allison. A. Leech. +. w
Ratliffe. r. E. HOdgson, G. e. Cairns,
w. R. Allen. E. Bartlett. Dir. H G.
Higgins. T. ". Newcorbe. A. J.
Mccarthy. J. L Levy. c. c. Marshall.
G. W Fraser, X MacCallum, J. Mac
MILAN, d. Grant, ]. Grant. H
Mathews. and J. Vanderbroeck.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
DR.. WEEKS, ODD FELLOW,
GETS A VETERANS JEWEL

At the regular meeting of East
FL PasO lodge No. $50, / o. o. F.,
p d?y ni~ht in the K OF P hall the
grand lodge Of Texas presented to
W r Weeks. 7I3 Texas, a 20
year veteran jewel. This is an honor
accorded only to members who have
been continuously in good standing
for % years, and who have been in
the same subordinate Jurisdiction for
ten years The presentation speech
was made by J. c. Jones, clerk OF
the lodge, during a recess at which
time Mrs Weeks was invited to be
present that she might pin the jewel
on ~ Weeks
business of the evening it was in
vited to the residence OF DR.. Weeks
at 7i3 Texas street, where refresh
ments were served to the entire lodge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
Livestock Market.


Chicago. Ill, Nay 2s.-Hog-Receipts.
500 Market easy at sc lower than yester-
days average. Bulk, $15.45 GI5-s5: light.
Sass G15.S5; heavy, s15-25 q 1910: pigs,
SI0-50l1A50.
Cattie-Receipts. 200. Market steady.
Native beef cattle, s-40G13.6O: stockers
and feeders. $40 q 1880; cows and heifers.
$3.50 91L<0; calves. $3.50 015-50.
Sheep-Receipts. 100. Market steady.
WetherS s13.25 01A75: lambs. $4,000
17.25; springs. S1A50T2Ioe
Kansas City Livestock, Close.
Kansas City. No., May 2s.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts. 500 Market strong. Bulk sI5.15R
1890; heavy, S15s091e.I9: packers and
butchers. $3.50 1900; light, f15-0o015.se;
pigs S1S.50G14.75.
Cattle-Receipts. 500 Market steady.
Prime fed steers. s1255 G1355: dressed
beef steers. t1o.Oo9I25O: western steers.
$500 G13.35; COWS 1875 Oils; heifers
$500 q 1850; stockers and feeders, 5000
1915
sheep-Receipts. 1900. Market steady.
lambs. S1s-00G 2e-55: yearIings- $4,000
I7-5o: wethers. $1,000 1890; ewes, $3.50
1880.
Denver Livestock. Close.
Denver. Colo. May 26.-Czttle-Receipts
1898. Market steady. Beef steers. $500
1880; cows and heffers. Ss.OOGIO75: stock
ers and feeders, t7.75 91O.7:; calves, $3.50
G1A25-
Hog@Receipts. 14o. Market steady. Ton.
$l5-2 % for few common hogs.
SheeP-Receipts. none Market IN
changed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
GOVERNMENT ORDERS ARE
UNFOLDING WOOL MARKET

Bulletin says;
Business in wool continued at a steady
pace during the last week. Demand for
llne woods has not been especially in evil
dence. but medium and low grades have
moved rapidly at firm TO higher prices.
Anything suitable for government use is
readily salable- In the west more atten-
ton IS given to bright wools. for the best
OF which as high as 90 cents has been
paid In Ohio.
Manufacturers report comparatively lit
tie civilian demand. but at the moment
they find sufficient government. business
to occupy their attention"
Ouotations-Scoured basis-Texas. fine
y months. S1-4e9Lz5; fine months.
$Lse; territory. fine staple. s1.45GI50;
half blood combing. S1-3091S5: a blood
combings. sL15 L20; fine clothing, SI29
9lss; fine medium clothing, sI.I56I2O.
Pulled. extra, SL75a LS0; "A. s1.656I75;
4 sLpers. SL45 GL5O.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
G. H. & S. A. LAYING RAIL
ON REV Fl. BLISS BRANCH

Laying rails on the branch line of
the 6. H & S. A railroad from Al
zaifa yards, five miles east of FL
Paso, TO the Fort Bliss reservation
is under way, supervised by W. F.
Hutson, assistant superintendent Of
the company at Houston, Texas. The
grading has been completed.
Construction Of one OF the largest
railroad storage yards in this vi
cinity inside the reservation, which
has been planned by the army en-
gineers. cooperating with railroad
officials. will follow the connection
Of c. H rails with the sidings in
the reservation The extension OF
the G. H viii give the post imm ediate
access TO that line, without FL Paso
transfer, as well as with the FL Paso
< Southwestern, which has been the
only railroad into the reservation.