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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

ID you know Elephant Butte dam
has a tunnel running through it
- from one end to the other, down
about so feet below the present water
level and that you can go down into
this tunnel on cement steps THROUGH
the great dam2
This is one Of the things you learn
about the biggest piece OF masonry in
the world. on a visit TO this great ir-
igation enterprise There are numer-
Gus tunnels through the dam It is
not solid by any means-and you can
90 about to lots OF places inside the
great structure. While il is possible
to go down into the dam by the steps.
the doors are always locked. opening
only from the inside, so the visitor
goes down the bank and into the dam
from the lower side, by means of
bridge OF concrete and steel. just above
the water flowing out below the dam
Going IN this way. an opportunity
is afforded for inspecting the hydro
electric plant, which generates electric
lights for the dam and Tor the settle
ment nearby. This plant Is operated
from four in the evening until u at
night. The lights illuminate the pas
sageWays in the tunnels inside the
dam. furnish power for the operation
Of the flOOdgates which release or
hold the water IN check. and also
light the top Of the dam and the houses
belonging 10 the reclamation service
nov unler lease 10 +. c. Snow for hotel
facilities
After looking about inside the dam,
you climb out BY the concrete steps,
OF which there are $50, TO the top.
small streams OF water constantly run
through small grooves along the floor
Of the tunnel inside the dam-seepag5
from the lake behind the dam. II is
said this seepage finds its way through
the pores of the concrete
The old iron bridge formerly In use
below the dam has been wrecked and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06
Roundabout Toun
You Can Walk Through Great Elephant Butte Dam
Concrete Tunnel Entire Way Steps to the Top
Roundabout Tomn


~ ~ -h-lAN H.
all traffic to and from Hillsboro, Palo
mas and other points on the west side
Of the river. passes oyer the top OF the
dam Electric lights in large white
globes on handsome concrete posts IL
illuminate the top Of the dam and this
concrete roadway.
The water in Lake B. VI. Hall. behind
the dam. is now down about three feet
below its previous high mark. but as
the flood season is due shortly. II 10
expected that a new high mark viii be
reached this year. The water Is clear
as crystal all over the lake and Tor
miles below the dam. after II pours
out and begins its Journey towards El
Paso on its mission of giving life 70
plants and trees.
The lake is now over . miles In
length and the water Is clear the enure
distance At some points the lake Is
already over two miles wide and boat
ing facilities are fine. Several motor
boats are maintained on the lake, most
of them belonging TO Mr.. Snow, al
though there are several on the lake
in private ownership, including very
handsome, large motor boat belonging
TO e F. Wiseman. Of Fl PasO. II Is
the biggest boat on the lake. Motor
boating and fishing are the amuse-
ments now, but swimming is added TO
the amusements in summer and there
is an excellent beach at \ point not
far from the hotel Fishing is good
and catfish. perch ana carp are plenti-
full. Fish OF other varieties are also
TO be found in the lake. and the plan IS
to have the United States government
stock the lake with large variety OF
fish including bass and trout as soon
as possible.
It is necessary to take up your own
worms If you would enjoy fishing.
however, as none are to be had at the
dam and the fish viii not bite at min
nows-they are too plentiful Cricket5
and grasshoppers are also said TO be
goOd-if you can catch them.
The lake is already so large that
when a high wind blows, the waves
and whitecaps toss about on its sur
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06
Open Confession


and could take trust and write much better myself Long
bOIbast makes me tired his style obscure gives pain But when I'm in the
read him fills with bliss! hate the dismal hOid dau Old Masters
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06
PRESIDENT WILSON'S INAUGURAL
AND THE REVOLT IN CONGRESS
H. DS)
(BY H. D. S.

not been for the method of representation there
would probably been west the country would have
been narrowed its outlook and the government through
the years would have been anything but liberal IN us spirit
Waioes must start as minorities MajOrities not
always right the moment though the American rePuohc
founded assumption and belief that they are ngn
in the long The greater light, the true leadership
very often from minOrtieS-
This is argue that the fbustering senators were
right in this case privilege of which these men
took advantage that senators of longest experience
in public life will be the last TO surrender Impulse says
Change the rule judgment says Save the rule KeaoeI VINO
the Federast Papers, any standard commentary on the
constitution, any standard commentary on the parma
mentarv rules of congress.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

Gates quite clearly the force OF the
water and its power possibilities. The
present hyro plant is operated by
small stream OF water running through
a pipe. yet it generates enough electric
ity TO supply a small city.
<
Hunting IS prohibited on the lake or
within q quarter Of a mile of its waters.
but fishing is permitted. The lake has
been made n national bird reserve and
il is expected that thousands Of ducks
will annually be raised on its surface
Hunters In nearby streams in New
Mexico and in the Rio Grande below
viii benefit by this
The dam is a wonderful sight and II
should and is going TO become great
resort for Fl PasO and southwestern
people Think OF n six hour auto trip
taking you to where you can have
boating as enjoyable as on the Pacific
coast. 26 hours away. and fishing even
better. and where you can combine
mountain and coast scenery at one and
the same time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06
INDEPENDENTS FAIL TO GET
QUORUM; MEET AGAIN TONIGHT

A scheduled meeting OF the executive
committee OF the Independent Voters
league IN the 4ist district couT troom
Monday night was attended by two
men. who were not considered a quorum
for the selection of candidates for city
offices in the April election
= meeting OF the Independents Will
be held fought however. at which, II
is said. candidates for the various Of
fees viii be endorsed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06
HOGwALLOw LOCALS
By GEORGE BINGHAM

Raj Barlow
hears there's g
circus coming TO
Tickyille rain or
shine this next
summer and Is
already making
arrangements 10
be present. He
spran into
promi n e u C e
there last SUM
mer during the
parade by trying
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

GSTT DOES not pay TO erect a one
or two story building on ground
- that costs $500 and $500 per front
foot" said Z. T. White 1T will be
only a matter of a short time until
such a building viii have to be torn
down and taller one erected, in order
to pay interest on the increasing value
Of the ground In tearing down the
small building the owner would throw
away the money invested and lose rent
while another is being built. also los
ing interest on his original invest
ment-"
''The people surely have got 10 come
through and get tail lights or their
machines" said county license inspect
or l. Z BerteauX- i caught no less
than 80 persons Saturday and SUNDAY
nights who were running without tail
these drivers. Many got away because
while talking with one who would be
minus a light. I would see several
speed by who also we're ligntless OF
the back end The public has had q
warning about running without tail
lights and now the arrests will begin
Heavy fines viii be given If the offend
ers insist on continuing in the way they
have been going.
California has not got anything on
Il Paso when il comes to the weather
proposition, as this little city has the
most delightful climate OF any that l
have ever visited" said c. r. Reed.
The California nights are much cooler
than those OF FL Paso. while this city
is much warmer i'm the daytime. En-
route 10 Fl Paso I heard any number
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

AS matter of fact and with all due respect toward the
president and toward overwhelming majority OF SEM
tors and representatives who voted prepared 10 yo
as the president desired must be declared as TACT that
the measure debated in either house The proceed
iuqs as printed Record do indicate that these SS
national legislators giving due attention to deep con-
deraton great questions which they were ABOUT
TO vote either house earnestly endeavored 10
contribute something worth while to the debate For the
most part II was the whp-lash for administration mem
bers and previous opinion, prediction, OF preudic WIN
others There debate worth the name Senator
Fa was one notable exception arguments for the pres
ident's bill were a real contribution
The president the evil effect abroad OF the
failure Of bill He ought to give foreign NATIONS ceol
for some intelligent comprehension OF our system Of gov
eminent our friends not fools Congress Snoud
he called in special session. and should take time TO thrash
out in camness with serious application the great cues
tons of our international relations far those questions
are legitimate topics Of the legislature IT, after
due consideration congress fit to enact INFO law the
presidents legislative program his position and that CT his
administration before the world will be much stTorN7r
than it could possibly be if that program were adopted
under threat and rod.
The president is excusable his disappointment
without the country to display when he finds that
his path is not entirely free of pitfalls There never was
before in entire history Of the United States any other
president who held congress completely IN his power
there never before other that submitted
80 amev to the executive dictaon did the one inst
adjourned 1t is circumstance not wholly bad Tor the
country that the brakes not all uucounled.
little time for consecutive thought will be good for
congress few games of golf will be good for MI Wilson
II Is for swimmer take deem breath before he
plunges; congress trying to talk under water.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

GEXV PIN don't you give US the
M story Of the salt Riot IN
w San EIizario?" is 4 ques-
ton asked me by more than two peo-
PIE during the past month, so I started
out in search OF some person who could
give me correct and intelligent infor-
nation relative 20 that intensely dra-
matte and tragic incident in the history
OF this border J. A. Escajeda, the
present county auditor. was reared in
san ElizariO. and I knew he had the
story Of the riot from men who par
ticipated in II. for he was 4 very small
hoy at the time I knew also that Mr..
Escajeda had an Intelligent grasp Of
ali the details and could give them to
ME free from the cOlOring Of prejudice.
The salt Riot occurred in 1877. and
the story Of IL is best told in chron-
illogical order just az IL was given TO
me by Mr.. Escajeda-
An Ancient Right.
San Ei5eario-1ow written San Ell
zario-is town OF about $500 souls.
located on the river about 20 miles
southeast OF FL Paso. It was the first
county seat OF El Paso county. and
VAS the capital OF the county when
the Salt War ola Revolution" as the
Nexicans called il occurred in 1877.
and then the county seat was removed
10 Ysleta
Under grant from the king OF Spain.
the white man established himself a
san EiizSriO, in q preside (walled
town. about % years before the bat
ties of Lexington and Concord Por-
lions Of the old walls. from behind
which the friars and Mexican pioneers
fought off the Indians. still stand. like
SCARED sentinels. guarding memories
more than a century old.
Shortly after the settlement OF San
ElizariO its inhabitants discovered near
the Guadalupe mounains and about IS
al mil M
eral salt lakes. and for n century these
lakes. which are still one OF the phe-
nomena Of the Texas plains. cOnsti-
tuted san ElizaFiO's most valuable
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

''T left El Paso nine wears aeo." said
a Soize. "aud have been IN business
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-06

nv 1HY don't you give US the
w story Of the salt Riot IN
w San EIizarInen fs = nnes-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01

committees. some slight changes made in
the constitution. and the treasurer d.
rected to pay the $40 Webb fund to the
New York section Of the Green Mountain
club as contribution toward the new
camp which that section has recently
erected ct Montclair Glen, two and one
half miles south Of Cancels Hump.
A large number Of excellent photo.
graphs Of Vermont and her industries,
the property of the State publicity de-
partment, have been loaned for display
In the window of the F. d. Abernethy
store in this city by Walter H. Crock.
EFT. and may now be seen there. These
pictures are a part Of the collection
which was on exhibition at the Eastern
States Exposition In Springfield. Mass.
last week.. The photographs are prob
ably the finest single collection Of dis
stinctly Vermont subjects which have
ever been brought together. The sub
jects include rural scenes from the
beauty spots all over the State, also
| pictures Of the work being carried on
among the great industries OF the State,
including granite and marble Quarries.
maple sugar making, etc, also farm
scenes from the ideal farming COM
munities of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
THE new TRIPLE
COMBINATION

Treatment for the blood, nerves and
liver-purifying, strengthening, cleans
ing, winning it's way wonderfully just
now-is:
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the superlative
blood purifier and appetite giver known
for over 40 years.
Peptiron, the superlative pepsin nux-
iron-cclery nerve. blood and digestive
tonic.
Hoods Pills. the superlative family lax
alive for biliousness. constipation; pleas
ant, easy effective.
What are your troubles? If such as
to need all three medicines, why not have
perfect. well-rounded relief by getting
the combination?
II you need only one medicine get II
and take it-but do 1t now. adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
ONLY 65 REFUSALS.
Food Campaign Canvassers Have Wis.
tied 1911 Families.

That the canvassers in Burlington
for the conservation Of food have not lost
any enthusiasm because the campaign
Is we'll under way was evidenced last
night by the figures brought in for the
city. Burlington's figures now stand
at 1.611, with only 65 refusals to sign
the pledge. Although the weather still
continues unpleasant. the canvassers
were not hampered SO much in the city
as on previous days because at least
there was not so much rain. The total
for both city and county has now.
reached 3.102 or over one half the min
imum for Chittenden county which is
$3.50. There is no reason. however.
why every family In the county should
not have a window card in their home
Tho plan is for the good Of all and
every individual should feel a personal
responsibility in putting 1t through.
The town records now stand at these
figures: Burlington. 1911. Hinesburg,
81. Winooski 566. Charlotte SO. South
Burlington ~. Shelburne 100. Hunting
ton 40. Richmond 90. Bolton 8. Essex
14S. Milton 90. Jericho 1O7. westford
46. Colchester o. Underhill and will
liston have not reported. In the list
given. South Burlington and westford
still show a perfect score.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
JOSEPH SMITH GUILTY.
Jury Finds lie Stole Liquor from II
Zeskind's Place.


Joseph Smith. who has been in Jail
since October 81 on the charge of
burglary. was found guilty OF the Of
fcnse yesterday in county court by jury
trial. He was remanded to the
sheriff for safe-keeping until sentence
Is pronounced by Judge Fish.
The crime for which Smith was found
guilty consisted of breaking into the
first class license place OF X. Zeskind
on Battery street early Sunday morn
ing, October 21. The police were noti-
fed at the time that the door had been
broken in and search revealed that the
place had been robbed of IL bottles Of
various kinds OF liquor.
Suspicion pointed to Smith, who had
been acting strangely at the Hoarse-
band restaurant that same day, and he
was arrested and locked up by the
chief of police. On Tuesday, O,t"ber
90, he was arraigned In city court on
warrant issued by States Attorney
Martin, which charged him with lar.
ceny. Upon representations by the
States attorney, Judge Stearns bound
the man over to the present October
term of county court on the charge II
burglary. Bail of 800 was asked, and
as he could not procure bondsman
he was sent back to Jail.
The jury that decided yesterdays
case in favor of the State was COM
posed of Chauncey H. Hayden Of Jeri-
cho. foreman, C. h. Andrews of Rich
mond. Gilbert Foote Of Charlotte. u. N.
Forbes OF st. George. r. Il. Kimball Of
this city. A. Il. Lamson of South Bur-
lington. Arthur 8. Morgan of Colches-
| ter. J. 8. Sweet of Huntington. +. 8.
| Shepardson of Richmond. r. c. Slater of
Underhiii. Stanton Williams Of Char
lotte and e. b. whitney Of Colchester.
The jury was out about threc-quar
ters Of an hour. The judge completed
his charge at 2:46.
Smith has been In jail for larceny on
sw" different occasions since coming
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
CHRISTMAS MAIL FOR AMERICAN
FORCES.
Washington. d. c.. Oct. 5. 1911.

Washington, d. c., Oct. ). 1911.
To the Public: :
The time is approaching to give thought
to bringing Christmas cheer to the Ameris
can soldiers and sailors abroad.
Arrangements have been perfected
whereby the Christmas mail to the Amer>
lean expeditionary forces in Europe 10
Without the fullest cooperation on the
part OF the public it will be impossible
to accomplish this result.
The three essential RESPECTS in which,
the public can aid in assuring . happy
Christmas at the front are: Mail earlys
address intelligently. and pack securelys
For this reason 1t is urgently requested
that all persons having Christmas mail
for the soldiers and sailors and the civtls
ian units attached to the army In Europe
| observe closely, the following dtrectionol
l. Mails to reach the soldiers in France
by Christmas morning must be posted
not later than November Is.
2. Every package must bear ccnspics
uously the words Christmas Mail" the
complete address of the person for whom
it is intended. and, in the upper left
hand corner. the name and address oe
the sender
g. Every parcel must be so packed and
wrapped as to admit Of easy inspection
by the postmaster. No parcel will be dis
patched to France which has not the
postmaster's certificate that 1t contains
no prohibited articles.
A. 8. BURLESON.
Postmaster General.
NEWTON D. BAKER. n
Secretary Of War. n
JOSEPHUS DANIELS. Z
Secretary Of the Navy. :
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Amendments OF Commissioned Officers
in Battalion Announced.

In a general order given out Thursday.
Major Leonhaeuser announced the follow
inc amendments and promotions of COM
,,i.sioned officers in the university bat
talon. To be major. Roderck w. Smith;
IN he captain. A. C. Krayer; to be first
lieutenant, S. b. futile; to be second
lieutenant, P. r. Johnson. Captain Krayer
and FIRST Lieutenant futile are assigned
20 Company A: Second Lieutenant john
.op Is assigned to Company ID. Major
Sr,,th in addition to his other duties. will
ass.t the commandment In drilling the sig
,aI corps company. Promotion Of non-com-
questioned officers and privates will be
announced at some future time.
Eta chapter of Delta Delta Delta an
rounced the pledging of Rachel Dix. 20.
- Rarre. and Mildred A. Kent. 20. of
Burlington,
the st. Paul's club met in the parish
,,ousa sunday and elected officers for
.hs ensuing year as follows: President.
NJ Ellis. NJ. 20: vice-president.
9 French, II: secretary-treasurer. p. II.
povnond, 30. A committee was elected
~ confer with st. Hilda's Guild to make
.I.ns for a freshman reception.
| 'Tha Delta Psi fraternity announces the
,,,adsng Of II. Lawrence Alden. n, OF
Proctor. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01

supporter Of the work Of the different
church societies.
Mrs. Herrington's chief thought GEN.
tered, however. In her home, where she
delighted to dispense transformations but
gracious hospitality. She was a thor
ough helpmeet, and her home life was
charming, not only for her family but
also for wide circle Of neighbors and
other friends. who will miss her deeply.
Her good works do follow her.
She is survived by her husband, Fred
erick c. Harrington; a daughter, Mrs.
John w. Goss Of this city; a sister, Mrs.
J. v. Hemstreet Of Herkimer, N. Y: and
a brother, James r. Goliath Of this city.
The funeral will be held at st. Paul. s
Church Friday afternoon at three o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-01
HALLOWEEN OBSERVED.
Young People Appear ON Streets in
Strange COstumes-H0tels Crowded.

Halloween was very generally celebrated
throughout the city last night. by young
men and women appearing on the main
streets dressed in outlandish and clownish
costumes. as we'll as by the younger
element with shooters and tick-tacks.
At the Van Ness and Sherwood hotels
exceptionally large crowds were gathered
this year to enjoy the music and good
things to eat. In both these hostelries there
were weird lights. grinning jack-o'-
lanterns. reckoning ghosts and black cats
scattered through the grills which were
endeavoring to coax the mischievous little
gnomes and elves from their hiding places
In the woods to sit In judgment on the
bearers OF the fiickering candles or the
parer of the pumpkin skin or to preside
over the ducking bowl where the bobbing
apples were all too elusive.
But perhaps the tables laden with the
Halloween goodies proved the more
enticing, surrounded by brilliant lights and
gayly bedecked men and women. At any
rate the observance last night outdid any
in previous years.