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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
DREADN0UGHTS .
To. De SHELVED
England Will Finish Those
Now Building, but VIII
Start No More.

London. Eng. Dec. 15.-England
probably never will lay down another
dreadnought, says one of the foremost
shipbuiIders IN this country who. for
obvious reasons, cannot be quoted. All
the dreadnoughts, according to this au-
thority. which have been laid down
will be rushed to completion, but no
orders will be given for any more YES
der serious consideration when the
AudaciOus went to the bottom, and the
recent loss of the BulWark has only
served to confirm the opinion that the
battleship as fighting craft is
doomed.
All new construction in the British
shipyards consist of heavily armed
cruisers of great coal carrying capaei-
ty, destrOyers and submarines. For
10 miles along the Tyne in coming into
Newcastle the passengers on the boats
of the din of steam hammers, most Of
which are making destrOyers and sub
marines.
When Sir Percy Scott expressed his
doubts of the efficiency Of the dread
nOught just after England had placed
her seal on it. as the premier fighting
unit of naval warfare, his unOrthOdoxy
made him the strategic hereto of his
time, but this war has come near to
vindicating his theory, for thus far not
single success can be placed to- the
perimental, almost despised. submarine
has won most of the naval laurels.
France is also reported as hurrying
the construction Of submarines, while
Russia is said to have asked for ten
ders on a submarine of 1000 tons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
Notice to Rnnt pn[---

Beginning January LIST, 1915, the under
signed signed! banks, members Of the 81 Paso
clearing House Association, viii handle
only. 0-i md Lu'4'5
=, This change is due to the regula-
ton Of the Federal Reserve Bani-s
which requires that all notes WbiH31
tney accept from affiliated banks shall
bear interest from maturity This does
not apply to notes secured bv vendor
Liens, Mechanics or Material Nc
Liens or to Deed Of Trust Liens on real
State National Bank.
First National Bank,
City National Bank
Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co..
III Paso Bank & Trust Co.
Union Bank & Trust Co,
Commercial National Bank.
Texas Bank & Trust Co.
Security Trust & Savings Bank.
American Trust & Savings Bank
Dated December 3, 1914.
ADVERTISEMENT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
CARRANZA Is PREPARING
ANOTHER PROTEST TO U. S.

Veracruz, Mex, Dec. 15.-VenustianO
Carranza is preparing an additional
protest against any contemplated ac-
tion by the United States in using
force at NaCO, Sonora, to halt firing
across the American line. He will en-
phasize the unfriendliness of such an
act. Carranza has already disclaimed
any responsibility on the part of Gen.
Hill, commanding at Naco, for the fir
ing over the line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
REVOLUTIONARY FORCE
IS FORMING NEAR MARIA

Maria, Texas, Dec. 15.-Reports have
reached Maria that a Mexican revOlu-
tionary force is being formed near
Radford and at other points in that
vicinity on toe border to invade the
state of Chihuahua. At FL MulatO, on
the Mexican side, there is said to be
much excitement and preparations are
being made to resist the invasion. It
is not known to what faction the force
belongs, but it is believed here that it
is being recruited for Salazar.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
TURKS TOSS SHELLS
INTO RUSSIAN PORT
tContinued from rage ons.N

regarding Russian and French official
reports:
Claim Statements Are Fiction.
Southeast of CracOw we continued
our offensive. We took several Ger
man guns and machine guns and made
about 1000 prisoners
Not one man, not one gun, nor one
machine gun there has fallen into Rus
sian hands.
THE official Paris bulletin of De-
cember u states:
Northeast of Vailly one German
battery was completely annihilated,
and at Deuxnouds, to the west of
Vigneulles Les Hattonchatel two Ger
man batteries were destroyed, one Of
heavy caliber and one destined to fight
acrOplanes. In the same region the
French have destroyed a blockhouse
and several trenches
"All this is pure invention"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
j. s. IS WAITING
ONE DAY LONGER
Gives Mexicans at Naco
More Time to Fire Freely
Into Arizona Town.

washington, D. c., Dec. 15.-The
United States is allowing the Mexican
factions at NacO, Sonora, another day
Of grace today, though both president
Gutierrez and Gen. Carranza are known
to have transmitted orders to cease
firing upon American soil. 1t is be-
lieved that unless Gems. Hill and Nav
torena comply today, the American
batteries will Open fire tomorrow.
A cabinet meeting is expected to con-
slider this phase OF the matter today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
MAYTORENA FORCES LOSE
AT CUCHUTA, SAYS REPORT

According to a message received
Tuesday by the -Carranza consulate
from Aqua Prieta, the Maytorena
forces that captured Fronteras Sunday
have been decisively defeated at Gu
chuta by the Carranza forces of Col.
Samaniego and Maj. Camou. During
the action, the message states, Col.
Gomez, Of the Aqua Prieta garrison,
sent reinforcements and machine guns
by automobile.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
GERMANS ADMIT REPULSE
INFLICTED BY RUSSIANS

Berlin. Germany, Dec. IA retreat
of the German forces which attempted
to strike at Warsaw, Russian Poland,
from the north was acknowledged in an
official communication given out today
at army headquarters The statement
follows:
The German column which had ad-
vanced from Soldau, east Prussia, by
way of Mlawa, in the direction of
Ciechanow, has had to reOccupy its old
position, owing to the numerical s'E<
periority of the enemy"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
GERMAN CRUISER CORMORAN
INTERNES AT GUAM FOR WAR

Washington. D. c., Dec. 15.-The
German cruiser Cormoran with p off
GERS and 355 men, has interned for
the war at Guam, according to a dis
patch received late today from Capt.
Maxwell, American naval governor Of
that island
The cruiser had put into Guam Mon
day, and was given "a hours in which
to take supplies and leave port or be
interned She is sister ship of the
cruiser Geier, which interned recently
at Honolulu.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
CARRANZA TROOPS TAKE
SASARE TT Is REBnRmE

Nogales, Ariz., Dec. 15.-The band
Of 200 Mexicans., alleged to have been
recruited in Arizona for service in
Mexico, is reported TO have crossed the
line west Of here and captured the port
of Sasabe, taking possession Of the Gus
tom house and its moneys. This band
was first reported to be a Maytorena
command. Now it rs claimed to be
for CarranZa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
PRESIDENT OF FRONTERAs
IS REPORTED EXECUTED

Douglas, Ariz.. Dec 15.-As a result
Of the capture Of Fronteras by May
torena troops Jesus Arvizu, presidente
of the town, is reported to have been
hanged with two others whose names
were not given. The town was cap
tured last Friday night. It is said that
Arvizu refused to flee with other Car
rama officials when the AIaytorena
trops approached the town
It is reported that Col ItUrna's forces
which occupied Fronteras were en-
gagged Monday near Cuchuta by the
Carranza troops Of Capt Camoss. The
outcome is unknown.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

itch till I would
scratch the blood
out Of my skin and
then it was Just nl1s
fire. I could not
sleep at night until
Il got Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. I
-,,Tg T,,kI,e =, --,-,1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
TEXAS SAILS FOR TA,1p1co

Neracruz, Mex, Dec 15-The United
states battleship Texas has sailed for
Lamplco to relieve the battleship Rhode
Island which has been ordered to come
70 ., Neracruz- On the arrival here of the
wolf proceed homeward. rear ADMIRAL
Mclean Mclean transferring his flag to the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
RELEASE OF AMERICAN
AT

Washington. D. c., Dec. 15-Ameri-
can consul Simpich, at Nogales. So
nora, IS seeking to release a British
supJect, h Perry Meaker. imprisoned
al NaVa1oa, Sonora, by Maytorena off
Gals, charged with "trangportine- enc
mics Of the state"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
Campaigns In sOuth.


Orders have been issued in Juarez de-
claring as void all Durango money
signed by Domingo Arrieta, who has
declared against Villa. Additional or
ders have been issued requiring all
holders Of Villa money, Of whatever
issue, to appear before the city treas
urer to have the money officially
stamped This must be done before
December 81 or the bills will be de-
Clared void.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
GEN. TTURBE CAPTURES
la PAZ, ADMIRAL REPORTS

Admiral Howard, commanding the
American squadron on the west coast
OF Mexico, has learned through the
cruiser Denver at Ensenada that q
Carranza force Of 1890 under Gen.
Iturbe has taken La Paz, Lower Cali
fornla' and that quiet now prevails
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

IIaFaHa' Cuba, Dec,T15.-Ysidro Fe-
bella, former minister in Carrsnza's
caolne 4, IN Mexico. arrived here today
t I'm vedaGruz- He declined to be in
l leItIeWed but said he would issue a
fairs. N-oA4cah al
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
ANIMONS TO MEET PRESIDENT;
I-RGES WITHDRAWAL OLE TROOPs

washington, D. c., Dec. 15.-Governor
AmmOns is expected at the white house
this week to discuss with president
Wilson the withdrawal of federal troops
from the strike district of Colorado.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

A Spanish Lace MantfIla for Tier
Christmas gift, at
Beach's Art Shop,
4OS San Francisco St.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

Hair hatbandS, mounted with pure
silver trimming, at Kline's old reliable
curio store, 40 San Francisco St-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
ITCHING BUMPS
COVERED BODY
lust Like Fire. Could Not Sleep At
Night, Baby Also Had Breaking
Out on Ear. Cuticura Soap and
Ointment Healed.

Route No. ,. Cooper. Te1as.-"I was
taken with an itching and ny whole body
got covered with little red bumps. 1t would
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

water with Cuticura Soap and then put on
the Cuticura Ointment and I got well quick.
Two weeks from the time commenced TO
use Cuticura Soap and Ointment was
sound and well and I have not been bothered
since.
MY baby had breaking out on his
ear and behind it and he would claw the
slrIn Of 1t spread and his little ear was
nearly r0tted OF. I washed it good with
the Cuticura Soap and then put on the Cuti-
cura Ointment and they healed ib up"
(5lgned) Mrs. Mary Boles, Jan. IS. 1914.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
SampIes Free bY Nall

II you, wish a skin clear Of pimples and
blaclZhesds, hands soft and white, hair live
and glossy. and scalp free from dandruf and
itching. begin to-day the regular use Of Gu
ticura Soap for the toilet, bath and shampoo.
assisted by an occasional light application
Of Cuticurs Ointment. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold everywhere,
a sampls Of each with S2-p. Skin Book viii
be sent free upon request. Address post
0ard: " Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

Athey eloth-lined weather strip keeps
out the cold. Rathbun-Nix Co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

FulI-WOrth ROOfinE--S1O 90. S125 and
$3.50 per roll Burton-Lingo Co., phone
50.-Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
Chinese Use DUN Blood
in Writing Peace Appeal
To American Ambassador

Pekin. China, Dec. 15.-The Ameri-
can minister, Paul S. Reinsch, has re-
ceived. several letters from Chinese
signed with their own blood One or
two of them appeal for mediation with
the Japanese, others ask that America
attempt to cause a cessation Of the war
in Europe.
It is the custom Of Chinese to sign
letters or even to write them with their
own blood in place Of ink, when the
reason for writing is grave or nObly
inspired The saying is that the writer
"cut off a finger and wrote with his
blood" but as a rule a small puncture
in the skin supplies sufficient blood
for the writing Of a letter.
man sentry is expressed generally by
the newspapers here. The sentry was
guarding wire entanglements- He was
found dead. with his ears cut off
The day following the finding Of the
body an officer of the French infan try
appeared before the German position
under a flag of truce and expressed to
the German commanding officer the
adherence Of his regiment at the &C
ton of the cuIprit, who, he said, al
ready had been condemned and shot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15
GERMANY SENTRY MUTILATED;
FRENCH EXECUTE SLAYER

Berlin, Germany, Dec. .15.-Apprecia-
ton of the quick justice melted out by
the French to the mutiIator of a Ger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-15

Russian and French official
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
BIG MOONSH|NE
STILL DESTROYED
Five White Men Bound Over
as Result Of Raid BY
Marshals

Following preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge r. B. Watts, United States
commissioner, five white men, charged
with Illicit distilling, were bound over
to the federal grand jury in the sum
of $500 each. and one was discharged
The arrests were made early yester-
day morning by a posse of federal
officers and followed the raiding and
destruction of a 50-gallon still and
500 gallons of mash" The still was
located four miles north of Quito, Shell
by county. The men placed under bond
are alleged to have recently moved
from Cleburne county. and were ar
rested on information.
There was no one operating the still
when located by the officers and no
whisky was found at any places of
abode of the defendants. At the hear
ing yesterday they denied any knowl-
edge of the still and represented that
they were all working at Morgan's
sawmill, at which camp they were ar
rested. Those bound over were:
Bart Mccormack, Charles McCor-
mack, Jim Junior. Coon Junior and
Joe Cheatwood. Sam Howard was dis
charged.
The officers making the raid were
Capt. G. c. Willis. w. B, Ford. w. o.
Bass and r. Bates, deputy United
States marshals; S. e. Cunningham,
special agent of the United States
treasury department.; Golden Howell
and N. w. Benefited, deputy collect
ors of internal revenue.
The defendants failed to make bond
last night and were placed in tho
county Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
SEEK DISSOLUTION
. OF COMPANY AND
REMOVAL OF COOPER
Cooper Denies Every Allie
CATION of Compliments
Against Interstate Mort
gage and Bond Co.

Suit seeking the dissolution of the
Interstate Mortgage and Bond COM
pany and the removal of b. H Coon
err as receiver was filed yesterday in
the city court by George M. Motley OF
Gadsden, counsel for half e dozen
stockholders of the company. The
style of the suit Is II. NJ. johnson. 1.
Zemurry. W. G. Bellenger w. A. Bel
lenger, T. w. Morrow, w. II. Porter and
S. N. Thompson VS.. the Interstate Mort
cage and Bond company a body cor
porate, b. II. Cooper +. d. Kirven, I.
Il. Lovejoy and the Alabama Fidelity
Mortgage and Bond company.
The bill of complaint alleges that on
October II bill was filed against the
company by #. d. Kirven, who claimed
to have acquired more than two thirds
of the capital stock in which he sought
to have the affairs of the company
wound up. 3. Fl. Cooper. president of
the company, was named as receiver.
1t Is alleged that Kirven was acting
for some other party and that the re-
ceiver has dissipated $4,000 of the
companys funds that there has been
terstate company, and that it Is valued
at about 100000.
The bill prays that the company be
dissolved and the proceeds distributed
among the stockholders. 1t also asks
that B. H. Cooper be removed from the
receivership.
Mr.. Cooper stated last night that
the bill was filed by a few disgruntle ed
stockholders and that be denied every
allegation made in the complaint. He
said the $4,000 alleged to have beer
dissip ated is an estimated rental value
of piece of property owned by the
company which has been vacant for
sometime. The complainants, he said
contend that he ought to have kept II
rented. He further said the company
was entirely solvent and that an an
swer to the bill would be filed immedi-
alely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
MUSICALE POSTPONED
Enrico Aresoni to Sing at Tutwiler
November 20 Instead of Nov. %

The initial musicale of the Sunday aft
ernoon series to be given at the Tutwiler
under the auspices Of Mrs. Sharp and Mrs.
Frazier, has been postponed from Novem-
Der % to November 20. The attraction will
be Enrico Aresoni, dramatic tenor, of
,grand opera fame. He Is known in must
cal circles as one of the greatest recital
artists, as well as operate stars. in this
country.
Miss Jenny Dufau, the coloratura So
prano who had been announced for No
vember %, will come probably In Febru-
ary According to the present schedule
Burnham, piano virtuoso, will follow Are
soni-probably in December.
Davil and Clara Names, violin and
piano. will, it is understood, appear in
the series early in the spring.
Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Frazier have sold
many season tickets for the Sunday musi-
Gales, but they have some unsold. In or
DEF to make these recitals a complete
financial success every ticket must be
disposed Of. The price Is the same as in
previous years-$5. The ticket admits two
persons to each of four or five perform
Ances.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
LOCAL BROKER SELLS
$4,000 GALLONS OF
GASOLINE TO ITALY
Will Be Shipped From Re-
fineries Immediately-Ala-
bama Barbed Wire To
Be Sold Abroad

A local broker. who maintains cor
respondence with Italy and other for
eign countries. was able yesterday to
cell $4,000 gallons of gasoline for ex-
portation to that country. The request
came from the Italian connection of
the local broker. Quotations were Sc
cured in Birmingham and the gasoline
Will be shipped from a refinery with
in short time.
This incident is one OF many devel-
oping during the past few days show
ing the dependence upon American
goods felt abroad. The statement was
made yesterday that Alabama barbed
wire was to be sold to one of the
armies engaged in the European war
and that a local plant would be given
the order. In addition it Is generally
believed that large number of Ala
bama horses will be bought in this
city to be sent away. There Is also a
strong probability that some shrapnel
will be manufactured here for the Eu-
ropean countries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
BULGARIAN LION"
IN HANDS OF POLICE.
Wrestler Caught In New
Orleans Result of Letter
TO BE BROUGHT HERE
Have Heart" Telegraphs Friend
of Sandow to Man Here Who Pre-
ferred Charges-Said To
Have Secured $1,000

Have heart, if you're man-have a
heart"
This is the plea sent forth in a tele-
gram received yesterday morning by O..
Christoff, the well-lnown electrical con-
tractor, requesting the immediate release
of Alexander Sandow, the Bulgarian
Lion" an alleged wrestler. row under
arrest In New Orleans on a charge of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
Christoff turned the telegram over to De-
tectives Jones and Propst, and also SO
to pay the expenses of Detective Edward
Jones in bringing Sandow back to Bir-
mingham. Detective Jones left last night
at 10 O'Clock for the Crescent City.
According to Christoff. there will be no
mercy shown Sandow He will be pros
ecuted to the fullest extent of the law for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
SOLVENT CREDITS CASES
Property Owners Asked To Settle
Cases Before Board Of Revenue

All property owners against whom
solvent credits assessments have been
made by Capt. J. ". Allen, tax commits
sfoner for Jefferson county, and who
have been cited to appear before the
board of revenue to show cause why tho
assessments submitted by Captain Allen
should not be made final, are requested
to appear before the board at once and
have the matter adjudicated.
More than half of the cases have been
disposed of, with the others still pend
ing before the board. In these cases
default judgment will be taken unless
the property holders avail themselves
of the opportunity to appear before the
board in this matter
At the hearing yesterday a number
of cases were settled by agreement and
one or two dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
DIR. Green To Lecture Here

c. A Brown, principal of the Birming-
ham High school, announced last night
that the original plan to have DR..
Thomas e. Green on Friday night. No
yember 20, will be followed. Dr. Green
will speak at the High school auditor
ium on The Burden of the Nations"
DR.. Green has just completed his latest
tour around the world and his lecture
is study of conditions, as they ex-
ist in the various nations at this time.
The tour which DR.. Green is now max
ing is his last in the Lyceum field, as
he has announced on numerous occa-
sions that he will not be booked for
future engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
RELIEF FROM STOMACH ILLS

Why suffer from constipation ana
stomach trouble when Mayr's Wonder
full Stomach Remedy. a simple prescrip-
ton of French oils, will give relief and
free the body of all poisonous matter?
IL you have fainting spells, sick head
ache. distress after eating. pressure of
gas around the heart or constipation.
get a bottle today. DO not delay longer
1t has brought health and happiness to
thousands. Mayr's Wonderful stomach
Remedy IL now sold here by Eugene
Jacobs Drug Store, 1904 Second Ave-:
Berney Drug Co., Enslsy. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
RESERVE BANK OPENS UNDER
FAVORABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

under the most favorable circum-
stances said Major Kettig. There is a
great deal of preliminary work to DO
done yet but considering everything
the situation Is advancing well. The
bank is ready for business and the
indications are that the banks and
bankers intend to take full advantage
CT every convenience offered by the
system.
Il am fully convinced that the OPEN
ing of the banks ali over this country
viii materially help the financial sit
uation. business has been getting bet
ter every day for the past week and
1 confidently believe that it Will con-
tinue this way until ali traces of un-
satisfactory conditions are removed.
Il am sure that there has occurred
durirg the past few Gays a complete
change in the sentiments of the peo-
pie. The general opinion is now that
we nave struck the upgrade again and
nothing can restrain the upward ten
dency. As far as the local business is
concerned we are getting along in good
shape"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19
w. I'll. Kettig,>a Director, Re-
turns From Atlanta, After
Attending Opening Mon
day Morning

Maj. W. II. Kettig. director of the
regional reserve bank of this district,
returned yesterday from Atlanta,
where he attended the opening of the
bank Monday morning. The opening
of the regional banks in various cities
of the country was of unusual interest
to financial and business men. Major
kettig said yesterday that there was
very little to be said at this time ex-
cepting that the opening was very
suspicion and that a great deal of
good would result from the new finan-
cial operations.
THE regional bank in Atlanta opened
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-11-19

the telegram. "Why should | let him go SO
that he can skin lot more like me and
the others he fooled In Birmingham? Not
much. I'm going to see that he works
for little while now.
For me, l don't mind | am In busi-
ness. and the $50 he got won't hurt, but
through using my name and my conf
depce he got nearly $500 from hard work
ing boys. and that's dirty shame.
Therefore. | don't think Sandow deserves
any sympathy ! think all wresters ought
to be placed in jail as none of them are
honest"