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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
BOY MEETS WITH GRAVE
ACCIDENT SATURDAY EVE.


Rrett Brallier, one OF the bright
young men of the Bonanza force
sustained serious injury Saturday
ar,ernoon Of a rather peculiar ma
tIre The youth was delivering pa
Jerc on the top floor of the Bank
hutding when he was overcome by
TIE heat and staggering back fell
against an office door As he fell
the lad instinctively threw up one
Arnd which went through the glass
o.. the door, inflicting a cash extend
i1a across fourS fingers. The in
ury will disable Brett for several
days but no grave consequences are
fcaled
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
NO MONEY FROM
THE GOVERNMENT

tbN ASNo"iHEed Press
MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich July IA
The government advanced no
money to the Ford company for war
work was testified to by Edsel Ford,
president Of the company. who was
en- the stand in the case which his
father Henry Ford. has against the
Chicago Tribune for libel Counsel
for Ford attempted to show the
plaintiff. whom the Tribune accused
e anarchy. was devoting all his en-
rrgies to the war against Germany
rithout a cent of profit to himself
Henry Ford was called as a wit
noee by tn eTribune Counsel for
defendant showed him several edi.
torials referring to him relative to
his establishing minimum wage of
s. praising him Witness admitted
that this stated his position fairly
wllN nothing malicious.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
CHILD DROWNED
BY FALLING into
A WATER TANK

theodore Barbary, a 3-year-old boy
was drowned at 12:45 this afternoon
y falling into a water tank in the
rear of the Montana saloon Th
child was not discovered until too
late to resuscitate Nobody seems
TO know exactly what prompted the
child TO climb into the tank or hoy
long the body was there before it
was discovered but it is inferred that
rot more than half an hour could
have elapsed as the child was
missed about that time and a search
was begun with the result that the
mother found her offspring curled up
in the bottom of the tank which
old only about a foot Of water
Or Craig was summoned and he
a,alied the usual treatment to which
rh, baby failed to respond The doc
ter is of the opinion that death came
about Il minutes before the body
-. discovered The tank was about
'ont feet deep and it is believed the
little child climbed up on table
"d toppled over head first
The sympathy of every Tonopah
'rrson will be extended to the
'7o'hrr who is the widow Of one of
rst-t irFIrnD,, ,.i.t;r,- l., 20
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
ROPER KICKS
OVER DAY LAWS

~ Associated PreSHb
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE pres
ident has received a number of
senators and representatives for
the discussion of various subjects.
Commissioner Roper of the internal
revenue bureau conferred with the
president who is said to have dis
cussed questions involved in the en-
forCement Of wartime and COnstitu-
tional prohibition
II is understood that Roper told
the president that he did not think
his bureau should be charged with
the enforcement of dry laws as is pro
posed in legislation pending in con
gresS
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
ONE TREE YIELDS
OVER $500 IN FIGS


PORTERVILLE. Calf, July IA
A single tree of Capri figs situated
in an orange orchard here pur-
chased recently by the Rev, A, H.
Zahl retired pastor of the Emman-
ual Evangelical church, netted the
owner 5000 in one season, it became
known recently. Rev. Zahl discov-
cred the tree situated in a corner
of the orchard and covered with the
Capri wasp. necessary for the pollen
alton of the fig. He later secured a
crop of 10000 pounds from the tree
which he sold for cent a pound.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
HOUSE FAILS TO
override VETO

Nv Ns>o"Inted Prrsap
WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE
failed TO pass the agricultural ap-
propra'ion bill with the rider re
pooling the daylight saving law over
The veto of the president.
The vote was 247. to 1875 or TWEEN
ntbree less than affirmative votes
requisite for a two-thirds majority
II is announced that the agricul-
tural bin will be passed with a rider
repeating the daylight saving law
eliminated
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
EMPLOYEES WILL CONDUCT
COTTON MILL AFFAIRS
,.."n,atcJ rressN

DANVILLE, Va, July l4-Through
a house of representatives and sen
ate. 5000 employees at the Riverside
and Dan River Cotton Mills, Inc,
will be given a voice in the conduct
of the plant, is announced by the
companv officials. The house and
senate will be supplemented by a
cabinet of the executive officers of
the mill with voting power
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
PHOTOS SENT BY
AERIAL MAIL
m. Ar-nctntrd rrc..h

,Hy tuSocIated Presa
LONDON July l4.-Photographs
taken in the United States and
brought to England by the R-34, then
TO London by airplane from Pulham,
are published in the morning pa
pers The first step toward the
prediction by Lord Northcliffe Of
quick interchange between New York
and London papers and photographs
by aerial post
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
ON FOR
Low RATE BEER
ny Asso"i"t+n rr+-sr

hy AHROctHtrd T'rEasI
WASHINGTON, July IA whirl-
wind fight was begun late today on
motion by Representative Dyer, Re
publican of Missouri, permitting the
sale of two and three-quarters per
cent beer under wartime prohibition
enforcement.
The amendment to the war time
prohibition enforcement act which
would have permitted pa per cent
beer. was voted down in the house
Today by l2S to "a
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
BEAN SHORTAAE
FOR THIS YEAR

nv associated Pressb
ONNABD. Calf. July IA THE
Lima bean selling agency which
controls practically all of last years
crop on hand. reports it has thirty
ears OF Limas and thirty cars Of
Baby limas on hand These prob
ably will he held over in view of
the short crop this year This years
crop is estimated at 50 per cent Of
normal
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
UKRAINE WILL
NEVER GIVE Up
~, Associated I.ressI

VIENNA, July 14.--The Ukrainians
will never give in to the Poles who
are advancing into Ukraine, accord
ing to a message from NJ Temniky
premier of the Ukrainian govern
rent of General Petlura He add
o. that Ukraine would not 'oin the
Russian federation.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
ITALIAN MINISTER
RETURNS TO PARIS

- tssncIRtrd T'ves1N ,,....,i
PARIS. July 1t.-TOmasso Tlttohi'
Italian foreign minister and head
Of the Italian peace delegation re-
turned to Paris today after con
ference at Rome with the govern
ment.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
BRUTAL TREATMENT

tHv NSSorIated PressN
LOS ANGELES. July l4,-lnvestt-
cation Of charges of brutality to
patients at the Norwalk State hos
pital near here begins Friday at the
hospital. The inquiry was ordered
by the governor
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
FORECAST FOR THE WEEK

Southern Rocky Mountain and
Plateau Regions Mostly fair
weathei bur with occasional local
showers and thunderstorms and nor
NAL temperature
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14
CANDIDATE APPEARS IN
HIS OWN DEFENSE


nv AaSUCIHTrd PFFFsl
WASHINGTON July 14-JOhu
SHELTON Williams resumed before the
senate banking committee his answer
to statements in opposition to his
confirmation as comptroller Of
currency
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-14

CHARLES A. LEAGER, the
broker. came back this morning
after enjoying vacation at the
beaches
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02
g, kAIeH-sMlTH WEDDING.
Miss Fay L. Smith Welded to William
I'D. kaiah, of Cedar Rapids.

In the presence Of twenty-five guests
the marriage Of Miss Fay Louise Smith.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Smith.
8 South Twelfth street, to William
Kaigh, OF Cedar Rapids, was solern-
nized at o'clock Wednesday evening
at the home of the BRIDES parents
Judge 3. F. Cummings performed the
ceremony.
Miss Isabel Mitchem played the bril-
dal chorus from "Lohengrin." and the
bride was attended by her cousin, MISS
Lois Conant, Of Toledo. as maid OF
honor; Miss Ruth Miller. of Gladbrook,
and Miss Helen Ogier. Of Guernsey, as
BRIDES maids; Katherine Strub. a.
flower girl, and by Jean Launder, OF
Garwia, and Rachel Smith, as ribbon
stretchers. John Smith, the brides
brother, was groonN's man. The brides
mother gave her away. Miss Smith
wore white silk with an overdress OF
silver lace. She wore her mothers
wedding veil ( Of tulle and carried q
shower bouquet Of bride roses. Miss
Consnt was dressed In white georgetto
and carried pink roses. Misses Miller
and Ogier wore blue. An informal re-
ception followed the ceremony ana re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Kaigh has lived In the city
most Of her lifel She was graduated
from NJ. II. 8. IN 1913. thsn attended
Grinnsll College from which she was
graduated in 1917. Afterwards she
taught for one year at Thorsby. Ala
and for one year at Grandview. MI.
Kaigh. who 10 . native Of England. Is a
plasterer contractor. He and his wife
went Wednesday night to Des Moines
for short stay but will return here
to make their home. They will live
with Mr. and Mrs. Smith until new
home they are to build at Twelfth and
Church streets is completed.
Among the guests from out Of the
city were Mrs. F. T. Launder OF Gar
win, and l.. Lewellyn, Of Cedar RAP
ids,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02
Rhodes News.

Mrs. Charles Nirk was Vt Dunbar
Thursday.
Miss Irene Burdess, Of oskaloosa.
spent few days last week visiting
Miss Ruth Smith.
Mrs. Ell.n Dausherty and daughter
Myrtle spent . few days last week
with relatives In State Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Tribby are the
parents of q baby girl born Sept. ~,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Walker and chill
dren. OF Maxwell. and Miss Bess stewA
art, Of Hubbard. were at Rhodes Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Mansfield and
Mr.. Clark Capron were at Dss Aotnes
Friday.
Mrs. william Prague is working In
the telephone Office now, filling the.
vacancy caused when Miss Low Free
land resigned, following her marriage
to william Scfelker Wednesday. d
Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson. Of
state Center. were at Rhodes Sunday.
Z Mrs. Charles WiEna1l returned Fri.H
day from . three wesks visit at
Brooklyn.
Mrs. Frank Bentley ana baby Of
Hubbard, came Sunday for IN inden-
mite visit at the home Of her parsntA.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles Wallace. q
w. 8. Nicholas has purchased the
garage OF James Weeks.
Mann Everhart has purchased the
residence Of Harry Netf. Z Mr.. and Mrs.
Neft win move into their new home In
the west part Of town ~ soon - Il u
completed.
owiug to the unfavorable weather
which prevailed here Monday end
Tuesday the homecoming celebration
which was to have bssn held Tuesday
vs. cailed o.. Chaplain Rpbh. o8 tho
1eSth infantry. who was to have been
~ spsaksr, delivered q latsrsetins
~ e II s.. S5,.E. apuss j. tnS syss
NJ. ana Mrs.. Clinton Darling -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02
"REvELATIoNs OF A, WIFE,
AZ the odeon Friday Matinee and
IA Njnht.

No play produced on tho American
stage In the last quarter Of a century
will stir up such Z wonderful amount
of controversy ~ Grace Hayward's
newest Offering. 1.-THE Revelations Of .
Wife" booked at tho Odeon on Fri
day matinee and night. It ID rare
dramatic piece-a play that 10 enter
tanning and gripping. not only on &C
count of it, sheer dramatic strength
and intensity, but also because 1t
drives home 8 number Of great moral
truths with ledse-hammer blows. It
Il play that appeals to the average
person and highly educated person
alike. The company sent en- tour is
far above the average and = produc-
ton In keeping with the cast. The
daily matinees are given for ladies
only, at which a lecture on marriage
ana divorce II given. The evening par.
formances are for everybody over the
age of 10. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02
DANCING ACADEMY OPENS

Mise La cuta, Formerly Instructor Of
the Castle Hotel, Omaha, Dc Prade,
Lexington, -Lessins Hotels, Chicago,
and Glen Oak Country Club, Chicago,
Opens Studio Here.
Miss La Cuta. with headquarters
now at her studio, s15 Locust street,
Des Moines, will be here every Tues
day at Shrubs hall. beginning nsxt
Tuesday. oct. z. There Will b both
class and private instruction In mod
ern ballroom dancing. from 70 pint
with dancing until ~. Burke Lsins'
Jazz orchestra viii furnish the music.
For appointments, Miss La Cuta can
be reached by phone or In person at
Shrubs hall each Tuesday.-Adyerttse-
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02

Saturday, where she began teachins
Monday.
Mrs. j. II. Renaud entertained At her
home Monday afternoon several OF the
ladies' OF the neishborhood In honor OF
Mrs. w. n. Blackledge. Mr.. and Mrs
Blackledge expect to leave In q short
time for California.
A number of relatives and old ac-
auaintances OF Calvin Marshall joinep
in a surprise on him at the Elan Ben
bow home Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02

daughter. Marsery, moved to Amss
last week. where Margery Is attend
ing Iowa state College. Gertrude and
Ellis Norman and Kent Switzer are
also taking college work there.
Rev. and Mrs. ". NJ, Hodgln moved
to Smyrna, where the former has taxi
en- a pastoral charge.
Mrs, Sue Macy and daughter, Mary.
visited at tho II. ID. Hoover home In
LeGrand the first OF the week.
Miss Pauline Jessup went to Laurel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02

son. Of near Colo. have been visiting
few days at the Charles Darling home,
Mrs. Judd MAiloy and children, OF
state Center. spent few days this
week at the John Goodman, home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02
1snaor Items.

Rev. and Mrs. j. Il, Wright ien
Monday for Kansas. where they VIII
attend Kansas Yearly meeting and Wis
II relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. III. kinzer ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02

Eight ana ~ were the sn-
tremes 81 temperature "Wednesday.
compared with % and .? Tuesday and
90 vca- seo Wednesday. ~
this morning the temperature Wa -
~ .p~.uu Wlln % at the corrsspoo6no
hour Wednesday. The rainfall We.
nesday night was ~ OF an inch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02
LEVIN GETS NEW MANAGER.
A. J. Fish, Of Buffalo, N. u, 1eeems'
az Hand az Dopa rtn1ent, 4, ~ yr.

=. d IJHJ OF 0UfaIoI W. ~ oS00HSS
81 Head Of Department.
A. ]. Fish. OF Buffalo. N. T., has been
employed by the Levin Dry Goods
Company az manager Of the piece
goods department. Mr.. Fish has taken
up his work with the company and viii
move his family to the city as soon 40
he can find a residence. Mr.. Fish was
formerly manager OF the piece goods
department Of the H. Medium Com
pany, Of Buffalo. where he was en-
ployed for q number Of years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-02

Betsy Ross" -four At Ill groosSS.--
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14

DRUG sTORE FOR sALE-Stock and fix
lures worth about s5oe0 had to be taken
over BY Us 10 protect our interests. can
party. The Bowman Bank < Trust Co..
Las Cruces. y n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14
COPPERS REACH
NEW HIGH MARK
Listed and Curb Stocks
Make Spectacular Ad-
vances During Day.

Coppers were again MONDAY morn
ing one of the leading features on the
New York stock exchange. according
to J. S. Curtiss & CO. The new high
records for 1919, which were recorded
Saturday. were wiped out by further
gains in new top prices registered
Monday in all Of the red metal is
sues. Chile Copper sold up TO % and
Inspiration advanced to 6S. Shattuck-
Arizona. a stock which has long been
dormant, advanced rapidly to Il on
favorable reports Of milling opera
tons. Utah Copper sold at new
high price Of 90 and Butte & Superior
did likewise at 81 Kennecott regis
tered a high at - IS
On the curb United Verde Extension
was a spectacular feature. advancing
to SIS per share. the highest price
ever recorded for this stock. New
Cornelia made a fractional gain, be-
ing quoted at . to % IL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14
RISES ON
FEW OFFERINGS
European Food Shortage Is
Also Bullish Factor, AS
Is Foe Trade Renewal.

Chicago, Ill, July 14.-Scarcity Of
offerings brought about a sharp ad-
vance in the corn market. The fact
that oats had risen to new high record
prices had much to do with the lack
of selling pressure in corn European
shortage Of foodstuffs, together with
the resumption Of commerce with the
central powers, continued also to
exert a bullish influence Opening
quotations. which ranged from I to
7-Sc higher, with September S196 to
S1-97 and December S1-66 to sI671s.
were followed by additional gains
although moderate temporary set
backs interviewed.
Oats Market Stimulated.
Unfavorable crop reports tended TO
stimulate advances in the oats mar
ket and so too did improved ship
ping demand. After opening Z to
I &c higher, including September at
1879 TO soc, the market. reacted a
little, but then assembled again.
Trade in provisions was nearly at a
standstill- Values averaged some
what higher. though. with grain
Subsequently, reports of welcome
rains in Kansas led to declines. The
close was unsettled. Z to &c net
lower, with September s1.s5 to S1.95K
and December s1.62 IS to S163.
Later the gains were more than
wiped out when corn turned down
grade.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14
BIC SCHOOL BOND
ISSUE IS ASKED
Council and School Board
Decide On Total Of
100000.

A bond issue Of 100000 for new
buildings and permanent improve
ments for the school of FL Paso Will
be asked at the next bond election,
according to a decision reached at a
meeting Of the city council and mem
bers OF the school board Monday
morning.
Figures given out by the commit
tee representing the school board show
that $4,000 is needed for improve
ments at Franklin school. $50. 900 for
teh Aoy school and $4,000 for the
Beau school. To relieve the conges-
ton at Alta Vista school. approx
mately $4,000 will be used in erect
ing a new school building on the
Manhattan school site.
To Purchase Grandyfew school.
The purchase of Grandview school
Will according TO present available
figures. require $4,000. There is at
present $4,000 left from a previous
ing some immediate improvements
improvements at Beau, Franklin
and Aoy schools are badly needed, ac-
cording to the committee from the
school board Figures submitted to
the council by DR.. r. L. -kamey. presi-
dent Of the school board. show that
the school census for Franklin dis
trict is 1908. Aoy 1861 and Beall 22SS
Census figures for other schools are:
san Jacinto, s6s: Villas. 709; Morehead.-
952; Bailey, S72; Lamar, 1853: Alta
Vista. 1903. and Highland Park. Al.
Besides this list. there are 321 negro
children Of the school age in the city
School Property Inspected.
Further inspection Of the property
at Grandview school was made Non
day afternoon by a committee, con-
sisting Of councilman r. C. Semple,
building inspector Percy 1lcGhee. IT..
and John Lowrnan- This committee
was appointed by the city council 70
arrive at the valuation OF this prop
erty before final purchase Il made
by the city.
Representatives of the school board
who conferred with the council were
Walter Clayton and Crawford Harvie
and A. H. Hughey, superintendent of
city schools.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14
Livestock Market


Chicago. H.. July 1f.-Hogs-ReceiDts,
$4,000; steady: 2se lower. most sales l0c
10 15c lower. mixed and packing grades
Weakening most Top, s22-s5; bulg. s2155
diumweight- s21-75T 22S5: lightweight.
s2L75 22s5; hght-Ight. s2O-35 q 22-60;
heavy packing sows. smooth s2i-25 q
2l-75; packing sows, rough. 5000 Q z1-15;
cattie-Receipfs. 10000: firm. Beef
steers, medium and heavyweight. choice
and prime. s16-25 1880; medium and
good. sS13.soT16.25- common s11.351
1880: lightweight, good and choice. sl4.5o
dI7-oo; commpn and medium, $lO.f04
1870: butcher cattle. heifers. Ss-25 1900;
cows 5000 1875; Gamers and cutters
ss-50HS-cO- veal light and handyweight-
stS-2591s-25s feeder steers. $500 1850
stocker steers. ss-25 G11-75-
Sheep-Receints. 1900. firm Lambs.
81 pounds down $500 2 1850; culls ana
common. sa.25G1465. yearlinE wethers
s1Os0aIA5O- ewes. medium good and
choice, s7-o0Gs.25; culls and common
kansas city livestock. Close.
Kansas City. No, July I 4 = Hogs-Re--
ceiuts. 1900; steady. Eeavies. s221O9
% g: lights. s21- 700 2255: sows. $4,000
22oo; pigs. $500 921-55-
Cattle-Receipts. 5000; lover steers
s10.Oea15S5; heifers. $40 014oo; cows
s5.S5 0125o: calves. $1,000 1876 stock
shsep-Receipts. 10000: higher. Lambs
IL
Denver Livestock. Close.
Denver. Colo. July 1f-Cattle = he-
ceipts. 1000. slow and lower Beef steers,
s12OGG1450; cows and heifers. Sl-fS1
1850: calves. s12.e0G1s.0o-
Hogs-Receipts. 1000; steady 70 lee
higher. TOP. s2225; bulk. s2L75 @ 22l5-
Receipts. 45oos higher year
Iinrs. ss5oTe.75- lambs, $3.50 2 1l.9vi
wethers. ss-75G1o.o05 ewes. $3.50 SOU
Fort Worth Livestock, Close.
Fort Worth. Tex, July 14.-Cattle-he-
CENTS u noo- market slow Beeves, $50
Ris-75. stockers. $3.50 q $50; COWS. SOU
6sa5: heifers, $3.50 $50; cows. ss.os9
9 .: heifers $3.50 712-5os bulls, s6-OV4
80: calves. s6-o0015-o0-
Hors-Receipts 1000; market actiEe-
Heavy. sz2.25 q 22.5e; medium. s2z-oe Z
21-75: common, $3.50 @ 21-5o; pigs. Slo-oo
sheep-Receipts. 50Os market unchanged
Lambs sla0Om15.00; wethers- SS.o9q
$50; ewes. s7.o0G $50; culls. $500 100
gots, s4O067-00.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14
RICH SEDIMENT
IN RIVER WATER
Soil Chemist of Chamber Of
Commerce Analyses the
Rio Grande Water.

Waters CT the Rio Grande are un-
usually heavy with rich sediment
which is proving a benefit as a fer
tilizer to the valley farms. according
to A A. Laferriers. soil chemist at the
chamber OF commerce. Mr.. Leferriere
has recently conducted experiments
with the sediments and finds that
when the waters Of the Rio Grande
are used for irrigating purposes by
the valley farmers a slit rich IN fer
tilizing qualities are deposited upon
the fields.
The Rio Grande has always deposit
ed a certain amount Of slit. according
to Mr.. Laferriere. but an unusual sed-
iment deposit has been made recently
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-14
RESERVE BANKS
PROMISE help
Federal Officials to Pro-
vide Funds to Be Loaned
to the Cattlemen.

Washington. D. C.. July ITEMS
congressman and representatives
from other cattle states today asked
governor Harding OF the federal re-
serve board to deposit several mill
lions OF dollars in the fedeal reserve
banks. which in turn could distribute
the money to national banks for the
purpose OF increasing the loans on
cattle paper There Is a large de-
maad for these loans particularly in
Texas where the price OF cattle on
the hoof has suffered q severe decline
recently
Representatives Hudspeth. Lansam
and Parish participated in the confer
ence- Mr. Harding assured the dele
cation that whatever sum is needed
to aid the cattlemen viii be deposit
ed in the bank
Another conference Will be held
Monday with officials OF the war
finance corporation Tor the same pur-
pose.