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L PASO HERALD
Tuesday Tun 13 1911. r 3
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BIG ill
FLOODE
.(Continued from Page 1.)
"hasty belief. But the old fellow's opin-
don was ruthlessly shattered that same
night.
The !ght of the "Biff ItaiaJ'
"On that night of the 9th of July
JL D. 1881 there was an unusually
large assemblage in the lobby and
dining hall of the . old Grand Central
hotel which was run by John Dougher
and which stood between the site of
the present Herald building and the
Mills building now weing excavated
lor the newi plaza block. 'The elite of
the town were there to greet the new-
ly arrived postmistress Mrs. Porter
who with her family had just come all
the way from Washington with the
appointment in her pocket While the
hungry guests were seated around the
supper tables eating their ham and
eggs and hot cakes with coffee which
by the way was the invariable menu
of those old El Paso hotel days for
breakfast jdinner and supper the rain
came The guests were suddenly si-
lenced in) the revelry of the banquet
as they sipped their dessert of El Paso
j.t- ji . . i .
beans.about half past eight oclock. It
was ata unearthly noise a commingling
S&? boomings of cannons and roaring
ot some mighty cyclone. The cry
started that the old adobe hotel was
falling down and all started to run for
their lives. The Calif ornians shrieked:
it's an eartnquaKfc ana xne -
sourians and Kansans shrieked: 'It s
a cyclone..
Hotel Begins to Fall.
4A panic ensued women cried and
fainted away and one stampeded for
the front door toppling over tables
and chairs in the grand rush to get
out into the 'open in the plaza. Boom
boom overhead was tie terrifying
sound as the adobe walls of the upper
story as yet unroofed and uncom-
pleted fell one by one on the old roof
helow' covering the old lobby and th&
dining room. These . dull thud-like
.sounds were accompanied by startling
claps of real thunder and all accom-
panied 'with the fearful roar cf a
mighty wind. When we flew into Pio-
neer plaza it was inky blackness and
a gale of seething foam mist mud and
water beat into atoms by the terrific
gale -was visible with every flash of
lightning. The monster whatever it
was seethed hissed shrieked and
roared like 10000 demons. Suddenly a
crash was heard across the piaza
where the Lobby saloon now stands as J
down fell Lucas's wooden structure
filled with tinware ana the bang clang
of pots cans and all Kinds of tinware
rattled through the j..aza. 'Surely' we
thought 'the end of tTie world has
come. Then as suddenly as it came
the storm subsided into a gentle rain.
"Wall of Water Comes Down.
"But the horror of the night was not
ended yet. For suddenly down -North
Oregon street .rushed a mighty flood
of water roaring like Niagara and
majestically sweeping everything n
Its' path dredging a deep channel
through San Jacinto plaza eight feet
deep and 20 feet wide finally covering
the whole park with a body of moving
water four feet deep flushing through
the narrow street between the present
sitkjOf the Sheldon and the Mills build-
ings the rapid deluge poured from
the upper plaza down into the present
Pioneer plaza carrying on its bosom
all kinds of material. Telegraph poles
railroad ties and lumber shot past the
old corner like arrows on their way
down. El Paso street. iiie cause of this
deluge was a giant cloudburst that
had dropped and spent its watery bur-
den somewhere on the watershed be-
twen Mount. Franklin and the head of
Oregon street canyon.
Grove "Washed "Dp.
"The sights around town the next
morning baffled description. El Paso
San Antonio and Overland streets were
the canals of a mudtown "Venice. Soon
all the boys were paddling rafts made
of stray boards through the main
thoroughfares. Among the strange flot-
m;mvs;sZWa
A
"Light"
Often
for k
people
Kgnt
o'eer
avoid a bi$er
to
taste.
Pabst
BludRibbcp
Tke Beer of QuKty
Would please tnem.
ricn not neavy
and has a delicate
appetizing flavor
found in no otner
Deer.
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mJm - m JL 'A I I iJ .- ccdimc Nk.tr tuv m iini otcsiia 1 I
3 OrJcr a case today. U I v P'T'V- J""' f W Jfc&3 (7 MK M1 FLOWERS TO
fc lag e a art ' m ' i . i I .i i . ii. i K i ui ii ii ii '
t
sam and jetsam were the bodies of
dead snakes rats rabbits coyotes
dogs and cats. Mexican serapes and
old hats also floated about. Even the
silent grave yard was not neglected by
this storm. Several bodies were ex-
humed along upper Oregon street. Just
in the rear of the present Herald
building the flood had actually moved
the newly laid railroad track togeth-
er with a huge locomotive pushing
them south the full width of the track.
Between 'Magoffinville and the S. P.
roundhouse a large lake was made
covering 4iiAiiy w;i w xii. vw-w .
ror nearly a je" wi nam emu. ...
became a favorite resort for ducA
"hunters. Down El Pso street which
was several feet below the present
grade the water was held for a long
time being damned oy the acequla
bank on Second street. The morning
I following the storm the counters of
the stores of Schuster ana otners down
near the present Bijou theater were
under water. Board sidewalks were
built on stilts along both sides of the
street so people cou'd get down to
business or get a di-nk at the Pony
and Gem saloons. The .old-time Ei
Pasoans smiled at the newcomer tri-
umphantly " and askea: 'Didn't I tell
you It rained here.' The newcomer was
kept busv 'setting 'em up' to the old-
timber until he not only saw snakes
floating on the water bu tin v his boots.
Rains In Cycles.
"The late judge Allen Blacker held
the theory founded on hearsay and
personal knowledge that rainy seasons
are periodic and follow in cycles in
this section of country. These cycles
said the judge are completed and re-
newed every 30 years. If this be cor-
rect another big El Paso storm and
deluge is due this season. Corrobora-
tory of this theory is the following
experience related by Gen. W. H.
Emory in the government report of
the boundary survey oetween Mexico
and the United States when he and his
party were encamped on the site of the
San Jacinto plaza in June 1852.
'Tn th middle of the night of
-- k overcast
June ne js uks crvtorv OD-
on Vht i.iTinrs at the observatory ob
structed. We had all retired to bed
when I was awakened by a Toarlng
noise which I supposed o be a wind.
I called on Mr. Burns my assistant
who was in charge of my zenith tele-
scope to take the usual precaution
against high wind. He answered that
it was not wind but water; adding if
we did not leave camp pretty soon we
should all be drowned. I had made the
selection of my camp on a spot which
I supposed secure from all any possi-
ble inundation but on stepping out
of my blankets I found myself knee
deep in watter which was rising rap-
idly. Only two men near enough to
assist me and neither of them could
swim. As we advanced the water came
up to the chin and he soft ground
under foot gave way. Jt was with the
greatest difficulty we reached the hill
(old McGinty hill) with our precious
load the chronometer and notebooks of
-no survpv to sav nothing of our lives.
The night was inky dark. Our Mexican
helpers panic-struck had take to the
hills and refused to return tm i"'"-
ing A tremendous rain on the adjacent
mountain had fallen during the erly
part of the night. Throughout this re-
gion such deluges occur.'"
Mutt and Jeff are with us. Another
appearance today on Classified page.
Every day in The Herald hereafter.
THE ALA3IO I' MOVING PICTURES.
One of the greatest productions ever
attempted by a moving picture com-
pany and one of more than ordinary
local interest will be shown at the
Bijou tonight. It is called "The Im-
mortal Alamo." and is said to be a
faithful reproduction of the memorable
seige. It was produced under the
personal direction of Gaston Melies
the veteran Wench moving picture
man. at San Antonio and on the his
toric soots. The Alamo itself was used I
bv special permission of the San An-
tonio mayor and the societies control-
1 ling the Alamo. It is said to De cor-
rect in every oetaii auu aevciai Hun-
dred people appear in it.
KEW TVATIOXAL. GUARD
OFFICERS C03I3IISSIOXED
Santa Fe X. M. June 13. Governor
Mills has commissioned the following
officers of the national guard after
accepting the resignation of Capt.
Adolph Hill company E at Shnta Fe
of the first infantry: First Lieut. Pa-
checo to be captain of company E;
second Lieut. Jame's Baca to be first
lieutenant; Sergt. George W. Armijo
to be second lieutenant; Sergt. S. R.
Hobbie to be second lieutenant of light
battery A at Roswell; J. W. Chisum
and O. W. Chisum of Roswell to be
second lieutenants unassigned; private
Thomas W. Nolan (to be first lieuten-
ant of company IX t
The Hall Room Boys
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BAPTIST-WORKERS IN
A MISSION MEETING-
Problem of Educating the
jSTegro Is to Be Dis-
cussed. Philadelphia Pa June 13. Leading
workers of the Baptist church from all
parts of the country and Baptist mis-
sionaries in the "home field" which
embraces Central America f South
Amerlba and the West Indies are as-
sembled here for the opening tomor-
row of the annual meeting of the
American Baptist Hocffe Mission so-
ciety. The sessions will be held at
Grace Temple Baptist church every
morning afternoon and evening until
Friday when the meeting will come
to a close. '
Prominent among the matters to be
discussed by the society is the problem
of educating the negro. Dr. George
Sale the society's superintendent of
education will report on the progress
made during the last year "The mis-
sionary and educational work among
the Spanish-speaking people of Mex-
ico Cuba and Porto RiCo will be told
of by the superidntendents of the mis-
sions in those countries. Dr. H. G.
Beekman of Waterlooo la. will de-
liver an address on "The Conservation
and Reinvigoration of the Rural
Churches" and Dr. Charles A. Eaton
of New York will speak on "The Con-
servation and Captaincy of Our Forces
in Our Great Cities."
Fred A. Wells of Chicago president
of the society will preside at all ses-
sions. EXCELLENT STYLE
OF STEAMER COAT
For the going away girl this steamer j
coat of striped tweed presents "".
points of excellence. It is loose enough
jad light enough to be thrown over
ST&Wg
any gown -without destructive effects
and its long straight lines are just
what the most exacting tailors now
Insist upon. The heavy automobile
veil wound coquettishly about the
head suggests that the coat is just as
suitable for motoring wear as for the
steamer deck upon a cold day.
FLOWERS .
SWATT
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" . fczw tf no ME A FWOR AND I'LL BLOW OUTC Cw . ZF?T
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The Ample
Capital and
Surplus
of tlais bank enable it t
care for its customers at
11 times. You don't
often need help when
you do you want to get
it. The business wants
of our customers are our
first concern. Why not
open that account now?
Gapital $600000.00
Surplus' $200000.00
Deposits ..$4500000.00
4:fa on Time Deposits
and Savings Accounts
First
National
Bank
ews
Brevities
Train Bulletin.
Train No. 7 from the east over the
S. P. due in El Paso at 6 p. m. is re-
ported 50 minutes late. All other trains
are on time for Tuesday afternoon !
and evening.
H. F. Wright M. D. D. O.. Herald Bldg.
Dr. Cameron Dentist 228 Mesaave.
Reliable destistry reasonable prices.
Dr. Pearce Osteopathic 'Physician
moved offices to Roberts-Banner Bldg
Bride Ivll'cd In Wreck.
Colorado Springs" Colo. June 13.
Mrs. T. B. Cavender a bride of five
days who was injured in the Short
L'ine wreck near here when an obser-
vation car overturned died at St.
Francis hospital without having re-
gained consciousness.
Mexican Urerald on Sala
At Ward's Pharmacy in El Paso. Com-
plete and reliable news of what happens
in Mexico.
Mclvee for paints and wall paper.
We Are Specialists
Wie don't run a general merchandise
store with embossing and engraving
as a side issue. We make a speciality
of it.
J. B. Sutton Co. 117 X. Stanton St.
Elevator Crushes Child.
London England June 13. The lit-
tle daughter of Marshall Roberts
grandson xf the late Marshall O. Rob-
erts of New York was killed in an
elevator accident at her father's resi-
dence on Grosvenor square. The child's
head was jammed between the eleva-
tor car and the We'll and it was neces-
sary to demolish the wall before the
body could beliberated.
Dr.'Ebert 216-21S Mills building.
C I BillInsrtoH 70 b Magoffin. TeL
1489 painting paperhanging decorating
Wanted- Tor Xs. S. Army.
A'-ile bodied unmarried men between
ages of 18 and 35; citizens of United
States of good character and temperate
habits who can speak read and write
the English language. For information
apply to Recruiting Officer. Coles Bldg.
El Paso. Texas.
Most Valuable Cotton Crop.
Washington D. C June .14. The-cot-
ton crop of 1910 is announced to be the
most valuable
ever produce! m tne
The crop was valued
United States
7VJ
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Are You
If you are interested in buying Men's
Furnishings or Hats for less than
you ever bought them before or wiU
ever buy again come to
THE FAMOUS
As We Are GOING OUT OF BUS
8NESS and the Entire Stock ant
Fixtures Must Be Sold.
220 San Antonio St. Corner broad way
at $963180000
compared with S12 -
090000 for 1909.
Dr. A. T. Still OiteoiathIc Infirmary
Dr. Ira W. Collins physician in chief;
Dr Amelia Burk Dr. Grace Parker Dr.
Paul R. Collins consulting physicians.
201 W. Missouri street.
Dr. R. D. RoblnsoHr diseases of chil-
dren asi orthopedic surgery 700 Mesa
Dr. Crowder eye ear nose and
throat; moved to Roberts-Banner Bldg.
Drs. Brown & Galloway dentists
have moved to the Mills Bldg.
Strike on Pere Marquette.
Grand Rapids Mich. June .3. Two
hundred men employed by the Pere
"Marquette railroad boilermakers ma-
chinists blacksmiths helpers" freight
office clerks and repairers struck fol-
lowinjg"he refusal of general superin-
r '
J
Interested
A $25.Q0 Suit for $14.75
A $20.00 Suit for $11.75
A $5 Pr. of Pants for $3.50
A $4 Pr. of Pants for $3.00
A $3 Pr. of Pants for $2.25
?
m
Ttendent Trumpt to consider the wage
increase aemanaa.
McKee frames pictures sets glass.
Dr. XTraiston moved to Mills building
Our Engraving1 and Embossing-.
Is best because we employ only first
class workmen each an expert in his
Hn4
Is quickest because you do not have
to wait to send to Chicago cr Denver
for a plate or die we do our work in
El Paso;
Is cheapest because good stationery
pays in the long run.
J. B. Sutton Co. 117 X Staatoa St.
Chicago Bias Largest Bask.
Chicago 111. June 13. Chicago now
has the largest bank in the United
States. The Continental and Commer-
cial bank which consolidated last win-
ter took over the"l3lbernian. Banking
association today giving it total as-
Oonynsht. 1911. by the Neir Tcrk Erenlag Joaatl
Publ&UBg ixnspanT.
OH - IS THIS TOU MISS BETSY?
HOW &REY0U ? WHT T Wf. -
HnWMlCl'. YES. ruk SURELY
BE OVER
uying
;i
If you "want the best
I meats at the lovest
prices call
Opifz Market
Both Phones
sets of ?265000000. The annotmce-
ment was made by president Geo. iL
Reynolds.
.!
Card of Tfcaaks.
TVe wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness duringr
the death of aur sister ilrs. E. F
Carter.
Mr. and Mrs; August Meyer.
Dr. Prentiss diseases of stomach and
intestines. Roberts-Banner Bldg1.
May Excel All I Attendance.
"Washington D. C. June 13. The re-
ception which the president and Mrs.
Taft will give on June 19 the 25th an-
niversary of their marriage probably
will be the most largely attended func-
tion ever held in the white house. More
than 3000 invitations already hava
been sent out and each day the presi-
dent is suggesting more names so that
the lowest estimate is that 4000 will
be invited and that of these at -least
three-fourths will attend.
In Tacoma.
"Who are they 'recalling today?"
"Oh it's the mayor again. Some of
the women folks claim that he sqninta
and is bowlegged."
Stop Experimenting!
Take a 'GascareF
Xcarly all our 'ills come throaK Inac-
tive Uier and bowels. 3I111Iohs of
folks keep feeling- good with
Casarets.
One must keep the bowels cleant
Da it just the same as you keep your
skin clean. INot by severe applica-
tions applied at rare interyals. Bur
by gentle and regular efforts'. It pays
Immensely.
Many people dread physic. They
think of castor oil. of salts and cathar-
tics. They shrink from the after-
effects griping and -weakness. So
they postpone the dose until they are
costive or bilious. Then they do th
cleaning1 in & heroic way. That is all
wrong.
Cascarets are a gentle laxative.
They are just as effective as anything
elsef and more natural. And they are
pleasant a candy. They are made to
carry with you. Take oca just as soon
as -you need it. Tou'll know. The re-
sult is your bowels are always active.
You always ieel at your best. Try a
10 cent box of Cascarets. You'll never
again go without them.
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