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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
BILL TO INSURE U. S.
SHIPS INTRODUCED

Washington. D. C, Aug. 19.-The ad-
ministration bill 10 create a govern
ment bureau of war risk insurance in
the treasury department for American
ships was introduced in the house to-
day by representative Alexander. Of
Missouri, chairman of the house mer-
chant marine committee. This bill
would authorize the insurance Of
American cargOes or vessels whenever
the owners are unable to secure ade-
quate protection equal TO the insurance
granted foreign ships by countries
dealing in war insurance
The measure apprOpriates IS, 00O. 900
10 pay insurance losses, and 500. 700
Tor administrative expenses. It was
agreed on at a white house conference
attended by representatives Underwood
and Alexander and senator's Simmons
and Clarke and approved by the COM
mlttee Of business men summoned to
Washington last week TO confer as TO
emergencies arising out Of the Euro
pean war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
LIGHTNING AFFECTS
LOCAL POWER PLANT

When the lights burn low and the
fans cease TO hum during an electrical
storm II is a sure sign that there is
trouble at the electric power plant.
When lightning is flashing over the
city, some OF the electricity from the
elements is carried into the power
plant on the heavy feed wires
This causes the machines in the
plant to be overloaded, the Electric
Railway company's engineers say. and
the lights are dimmed for a short time
the fans cease whirrinE and electric
light users are reminded Of the davs
when candles were burned.
In the residence districts lightning
often strikes a transformer box caus-
ing the lights on that particular circuit
TO go out until the repair crew can
repair the burned out box
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19

fired down on the fleeing Germans"
Attached Value to Pledge.
The Times gives an account OF the
final interview between the BRUSH
ambassador at Berlin. Sir Edward
GOschen, and the imperial chancellor,
DR.. Won -Hollweg-
Speaking with great irritation, &C
cording to the Times, the chancellor
expressed his inability to understand
England's attitude, exclaiming-
why should you make war upon US
for scrap Of paperE 800
guaranteeing Belgian neutrality
Sir Edward replied. in effect that ne
comprehend the British action. but that
England attached importance 10 the
scrap Of paper because II bore her Sig
nature as well as Germanys-
Deny Request for Passage
A dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram
company from st. Petersburg says thaI
a Unofficial denial has been issued
OF the Vienna report that Russia has
requested Turkey to permit free pas
sage of Russian warships through the
Dardanelles-
Prince Visits wounded soldiers.
A dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram
company from Brussels. referring TO
reports that the German crown prince
had been wounded. says lie Patrlote
states that the prince is reported TO
have visited wounded spldlers at
Herck-Le-Ville-
lie Peuple states that measures viii
be taken soon 10 submit to the Social
Democratic leaders Of Germany a MANI
feSto stigmatizing the attitude OF eIn-
peror William and imperial chancellor
DR.. Won -HOllweg as in con-
tempt Of international law
ships Captured Worth S3OO,OOO,OOO.
The Daily Express estimates that tne
number Of large German vessels cap
tured at sea by the British, French and
Russian warships total 200. with ton
mage Of / 1000, 900 tons and a value Of
$500, 900. 900.
The papers say there are stu re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
MOREHEAD Is RENOsIINATED
EOR GOVERNOR. Is RELIEF

Lincoln, Neb., Aug 19.-With returns
from the 90 counties Of the state COM
ing in slowly. all indications point to
the denomination Of Gov. John h More
head on the Democratic gubernatorial
ticket by a vote that will equal the
combined total OF his two chief Oppo-
ments, Robert L Metcalfe, former civil
governor Of the Panama canal zone,
and George ". Berge.
p Beecher Howell, Republican na-
tiOnal committeeman, is leading in the
race for the Republican nomination for
governor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
AT SHANGHAI TO
BE CONSIDERED NEUTRAL

New York, Aug. ia statement
given out by the far eastern bureau
says that at a conference Of the foreign
consuls in Shanghai it was agreed that
the chairman Of the consular union
should issue a proclamation Of strict
neutrality to be observed by all nations
engaged in commerce at that port.
The business Of Shanghai is divided
among the Americans, British, Germans
Japanese, French and Russians, who
express themselves sincere in their sup
port Of the consular unions action. The
market is greatly affected by the
European war and business is tempo
rarily disorganized.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
COL. ARRASMITH is
GOING TO PHILIPPINES

Col James N Arrasmith Of the
Sixth infantry, who has been spending
a leave Of absence from his regiment
at the Preside in San Francisco, has
been notified OF his transfer to the
Philippine Islands He viii sail for
Manila, at the expiration of his leave.
Col Alfred c. Sharp, who was for
merly connected with the 23d infantry,
while IL was stationed at Fort Bliss,
and who has more recently been an in
spectOr general Of infantry, will be
retired from active service on Sept r.
Lieut. Sam P. Herren, retired, who
had been on duty as military in
structor at the North Dakota Agricul-
tural college, at Fargo, n. D., has been
relieved from that duty and is detailed
70 be professor Of military science and
tactics at the New Mexico College Of
Agriculture and Mechanics. at MesiIla
Park His new duties viii begin on
September l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
CHARGED WITH MURDER,
INNES IS UNDER ARREST

Eugene, Ore, Aug. 1s.-Word was re-
ceived here today by local authorities
from the office Of the governor or
Oregon that officials with requisition
papers are on their way from san An
tonic, Texas, to Salem. Ore, to take
back Victor lines, who was arrested
Tuesday night
A warrant for his arrest. charging
him with the murder Of Mrs. Dennis
and Miss Beatrice helms, was received
here today.
Mrs. lines IS under surveillance on
q farm near Springfield, but viii prob
ably be brought to Eugene today or
Thursday. She was too i'll to be moved
Tuesday night, IL was said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
CONSUL HOSTETTER
NOT UNDER ARREST

Washington. D. C., Aug. 19.-Rear ad-
rniraJ Howard reported today that
Louis Hostetter. the American consul
at Hermosillo. Sonora, reported under
arrest, is safe and had never been
molested Nanzanillo IS completely
evacuated by federals, ana sauna Cruz
is the only port on the west coast I'M
der federal control The "Constitu-
tionalists' are preserving good order
everywhere and the admiral says there
IS no foundation for rumors of dis
turbances.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
ASKS THAT ENNIS
BE HELD IN OREGON

Austin, Tex. Aug 1s.-Pending the
arrival OF the application for a requi-
sition for the extradition OF Victor
Ennis, now in the state OF Oregon and
wanted at san Antonio in connection
with the murder Of the helms girls,
governor Colquitt today wired the gov
ernor OF Oregon to hold Ennis until
the papers arrive
The governor will issue the reQuisi-
ton This action was taken by the
governor at the request OF the sheriff
Of Bexar county
Deputy sheriffs are en- route here
today from san Antonio TO secure
reCuisition papers from governor Col
quith, for the return to Texas Of Mr..
and Mrs. Victor E. lines, of Eugene,
Ore4 who are wanted in connec-
ton with the mysterious disappear
snCe Mrs. EIois helms Dennis and Mis-
Beatrice helms. sisters, from Atlanta,
Ga, last June.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
SAY COAL STRIKE WILL
INVOLVE THREE GELHE-s

IndianapOIs, Ind, Aug l9.-The
strike Of coal miners in the eastern
district Of Ohio is to spread into
western Pennsylvania and West Vir-
GINA. according to a decision reached
Tuesday by the executive board of the
United Mine Workers Of America in
session In Indianapolis
According TO officials Of the union
members Of an association Of operators
IN Ohio have refused TO sign the new
wage scale and the strike in Pennsyl-
yan1a and West Virginia is said TO be
designed as an effort to force the Ohio
operators to accept the scale.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
KAISER LEADING
The GERMAN TROOPS
LContinued From - One.l


Noonanued From Page One.)
Brussels dated TODAY saws cannonad-
ing was distinctly heard at Brussels at
Luck this morning
,,r1je7-s,SSolIt espondents adds that II IS
, ---,-Si T -oou that a German army IS
- SIIllg TO Brussels by way Of Huy
-, - Souolgne, the latter being on al
sells. 'iiie from Llese -
Germans Kept Busy.
The A5Glogether the indications are that
tj-s5 ~ mans are attempting TO push
$3.50 g across almost the whole OF
80 ~ a one and the same time, so
drsy, -S Belgian troops cannot with
go LOLn any particular point 70 Tor
- any one place. With the German
ttoCps necessary for this attack and
S --oSS required to attack the French
-,., - m Alsace-LOrraine, military eX-
PSLts estimate that 100000 Germans
are e, engaged in the western campaign.
me; 1ue Servians are keeping the Aus
fa tas 50 well engaged that Franz
SSA VIII have few men available to
70 Ine assistance Of the kaiser.
3, Hostages May he Shot.
a dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
80 ~ pm company from Rome, sent from
C-...Clty tuesday, says a message from
CS1llhJe states that the MOntenegrin
1lIny is within two hours march OF
80 usa' fortified seaport of Austria
Al Dd4llaLla, miles nQE III
west Of Cattaro.
hlng Nicholas, the message adds, has
en noIl1led by the Austrian authori-
yes that II his army attacks. the large
number Of prominent Servians and
4lontenegrins held at Ragusa as hos
lases VIII be shot. Among the hos
tages is count Ivo Vopiovic, a brother
Of king Nicholas.
Germans Fire on Italians.
A dispatch from Rome states that
refugees from Germany report that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
SARGENT HAS BEST
GOLFING SCORE, II

Chicago. Ill, Aug. 19-G I5ecI5 Sar-
n . With a good Il, bettered Tues
davis scores in the elimination rounds
OF the national open golf tournament
and Midlothian today. Charles Evans,
jr, western champion, took ~ Tor the
7 NTcDermott, Of Atlantic City,
American born professional who won
the open title in 1911 and 1872, took
Il for the first round, taking 40 for
the first half
made a good II in the morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
BEARDED CHINESE ENTER Z. $.
As STUDENTS, THEN DISAPPEAR

Seattle, Wash, Aug 19.-How 116
Chinese, many of whom wore fun
boards. have been brought into the
United States IN the last three years
under the guise Of students, only to
disappear soon from schools, and Il
others we're carried across the line
from Vancouver in the tender Of a
freight engine was developed BY the
federal industrial relations commission
here in hearings which closed Tuesday
night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
STATE DEPARTMENT MEN
RETTRN FRONI CHILL III

Paul Fuller, who is said TO have been
on mission TO Villa for the state de-
partment at Washington, returned from
Chihuahua Wednesday and left for
Washington George C Carothers, spe-
ciaI agent Of the state department. who
also has been comforting with villa,
returned to the border with Mr.. Fuller.
Neither would talk Of their mission.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
SHIP REGISTRY BILL
Is SIGNED BY PRESIDENT

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1g.-Presi-
dent wilson Tuesday signed the
to the Panama canal act
under which foreign built ships can be
admitted TO American registry for the
over seas trade. The measure becomes
effective at once and Is expected to aid
materially in solving the problem Of
handling Aemrican exports while the
European nations are at var
The president also signed the bill to
regulate dealings in cotton futures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
OPERATING COST OF STATE
PRISON EARNS Deere sT-s

Austin, Tex, Aug 19-There has
been a net decrease Of S1S1. 365.76 in
the operating expenses Of the state
prison farms for the first seven months
Of 1914 as compared with the same
period in 1913, according to 4 statement
filed with the governor by Sidney ].
Bass, member Of the prison commits
sion, who has direct charge of the
management Of these farms under the
prison system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
BY JAPAN'S
FLEET is EXPECTED

Pekin. China. Aug. 19.-The governor
Of Kiao Chow, the German colony in
China. today issued a proclamation
saying that an attack was imminent
1t is believed the Japanese fleet is
near.
Although the garrison at KiaO Chow
is under 1000. the Notifications are
believed to he formidable. Since the
war began. the harbOr has been mined
and the land defences strengthened
with wire entanglements earthwOrks
and mined zones.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
RIFLES ARE SEIZED
AT SANTA FE BRIDGE

United States soldiers OF the 9Th in
fantry, on duty at the Santa Fe street
international bridge, captured % con-
traband rifles Tuesday night about 10
o'clock. Five men in two automobiles
attempted TO cross to Juarez with the
rifles swung underneath the chassis of
the cars
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19

German, English, Austrian, French
and SerTtan armies preparing for war
viii be shown in motion pictures at the
ALEXANDRA theater Friday and Saturday
nights Also includes views Of the va
raOus naTtes. II is the greatest picture
ever bOOlZedfOr Fl PasO.-Advertiseme
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19

German. English, Austrian, French
and Servian armies preparing for war
will be shown in motion pictures at the
Alhambra theater Friday and Saturday
nights. Also includes views OF the Va
rious navies- II is the greatest picture
ever bOOkedfOr FL PasO.-Advertiseme
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
COAST LEAGUE PITCHER
GOES TO CHICAGO AMFRTCAy-

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 19.-George Kelp-
fer, pitcher, now with the Venice club
Of the Pacific Coast league, has signed
with the Chicago Americans for next
season, It was announced today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19

manning at sea about 100 German ships
liable to capture at any moment These
have a total tonnage of 100000 tons
and a value Of 500. 100000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19
The New Dress Material:

Are beautiful and moderately price,
values.
NOVELTY SILKS-One entire ia
bic is devoted to the newest de-
signs in pretty Novelty silks of a
superior grade, shown in either
stripe or figured effects, in a broad
choosing OF the new fall shades.
Specially priced, 7E
yard ..--.---.......... ~
KIMoNO SATTNS-Cheney Bros.
new designs IN Kimono Satins.
full Sc inches wide, are shown
in magnificent gathering of both
patterns and colors. Specially
priced o. ~
yard .------.- " \ \ ~
SILK SHIRTNGS-An entire
new assortment Is Offered in
these handsome silk fabrics for
shirts-full SO inches wide, in
crepe or plain effects, In stripes
Of every desired eolor-nE
Specially priced, yard. SCC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-19

Novelty laces viii be extensively
used and many unique effects viii be
fouRd in two-tone net tops. In the
better grades The pattern Is very
sheer, frequently appearing IN nar-
row border form. Colors Will be much
used in the softer tones, such IS dull
old blues, the new mole shade, called
Sphinx" and many dull, rich shades
on the old gold, cream and ecru order.
A distinct novelty viii be laces with
the central motif loosely applied, so
that it swings free with every move
ment of the lace. These will be par
ticularly appropriate for dancing
dresses. where the constant move
ment Of the dancer makes the loose
design particularly effective. Metal
laces will be much favored. Gold.
silver, steel and gun metal effects
viii be shown in profusion. Steel.
however, will be the most used. In
the net tops. Filet's are destined to
lead-in fact, the Filet idea Is pres
ent in practically all of the new laees.
Filet-Venise effects are extremely
light and sheer. Black chantillys are
strongly favored, being particularly
effective over white satin, both in
bodices and skirts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-08
Sporting Nez0S OF the Day

10, Winthrop. Mass, High at Port
land; Feb. 20, Biddeford High at Port
land: Feb. 81, Mechanics Institute at
Portland; March 13, Freeport at Port
land; March 2S, Portland High at
Portland.
The Biddeford High school basket
basket ball team will play about a
dozen games this winter and spring.
There is no available hall In Bidde-
ford for basket ball games at present,
which handicaps the local five. 1t is
hoped arrangements can be made for
National hall. The schedule: Jan. Z,
Edward Little High at Auburn; Jan.
g. Gray's Business College at Bidde-
ford; Jan. 16, Morse High of Bath at
Biddeford; Jan. 23, Sanford High at
Biddeford; Jan. %, Kennebunk High
at Kennebunk: Feb. 6, Edward Little
High at Biddeford; Feb. 13, West
brook Seminary at Westbrook; Feb.
27. Sanford High at Sanford; March
4. Morse High at Bath; March 6,
Westbrook Seminary at Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-08
The Federal League, What 1t Is,
What 1t Means and Its Prospects.

anyway, and anybody who has been
forced to endure losing team demands
a change.
The Federal League will get a fair
trial from baseball patrons and the
press, Other independent organiza-
tions have sprung up from time to
time, but they were founded mostly
on wind and could not command re-
spect from anybody who knew the
conditions.
The Federal League has made good
to the extent CT going through one
season, but not to the extent of fur
nishing big league ball. Now, with
some advice from old baseball men.
some new hackers. and some big
leaguers, who are willing to sell their
services at high prices. they are max
ing a bid for favor that will be inter-
esting and instructive to the vast ar
my of baseball enthusiasts.
There has been some complaint that
the press has not treated the Federal
League fairly. In answer to this 1t
may be stated that the press has been
called on every winter to support
some visionary scheme, until baseball
writers have ceased to pursue visions
and demand tangible proof OF why
consideration should be shown. AS
for discussing Federal League affairs
with levity, that will always be done.
The affairs of the National and Am
erican leagues are subject to the same
levity, but it does no harm that we
can see.
The average fan does not concern
>s,xot ffof ira
of baseball. He criticizes league or
club owners for what he may consider
nlggardly or foolish policies. Most OF
his information is drawn from news
paper articles written by men who
suppose there is vast interest in
them.
The fan criticizes a player for what
he does or does not do in game OF
baseball Newspaper articles do not
change his opinions; they only cause
him TO wonder that newspapers can
employ baseball writers who are al
ways wrong.
Neither has the fan any particular
sympathy for the player. They con-
slider he gets good money for what he
does. Nobody censures Joe Tinker for
going to the Federal League for much
money; at the same time, the aver
age fan cannot see where Tinker was
badly treated when he was offered a.
$4,000 cash bonus to sign Brooklyn
contract. The average fan would be
pleased to sign anything for slo,ooo
There is always sympathy Tor the
under dog" and that sentiment Is. or
course, with the Federals. But sentf-
ment has no place in baseball. The
people who pay the dividends want
winning team, and will not support
a locer out of mere sentiment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-08
BOXING NOTES.

Joe Mandot and Johnny Grifiths will
meet in Windsor Ont, Jan. IA.
Freddie Welsh and Mike Sheridan are
billed to box in Kansas City Jan. 15
Frank Loughrey and Joe Hirst will
meet in Philadelphia next Monday night,
Joe Rivers is to get $1,000 for boxing
Ad Wolgast in Milwaukee.
George Chip and Gus Christie have ac-
cepted the offer of the Milwaukee pro-
NOTED to box Jan. II.
AS the lid has been taken off the game
In Grand Rapids. Ad Wolgast has con-
sented to meet NJ. Rodgers there Jan. 10
or IL.
Stacking young and promising boxers
against champions, as was the case when
Ed Moy was sent against Champion Kill
bane. is poor business.
The Melrose A. C. will stage the follow
ing bouts at its meeting next Monday
night: Tony Lorenzo VS.. John Ware,
Bud Sturgis VS.. Johnny Murphy of
Brighton, and Joe Allen VS.. Young Burns
Battling Nelson did not stay in retire
ment long, for he has agreed TO meet
Young Togo, another has been." in Ev-
ansville. Ind, Feb. %. The promoter
may change his mind before that time.
A defeat does not keep Bat Levinsky
from getting matches. After Bob Meal
lister got through with Levinsky in New
York Monday night. Levinsky was signed
to box Soldier kearns in the same city
Jan. 20.
Bob Vernon, the New York boxing fan
representing a. body of English boxing
enthusiasts, is out with challenge to
Willie Richie. the lightweight champion
of the world, on behalf of Freddie Welsh,
the recognized champion of Great Bri-
tain and holder of the Lord Lonedale
belt Vernon is authorized to offer a
purse of SOS 900 for a match of 20 or %
rounds. and said that he would back the
little Briton for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-08

What and why is the Federal
League?
This question is now being asked
seriously by persons who are in the
habit of investing in baseball either
for pastine or profit. The fan is
interested to the extent of wondering
whether the new league will be able
to live up to promises of first class
baseball. The men with money in
vested in so-called organized base
BALI are preparing for a legal con-
fiict if the validity of players con-
tracts is attacked in the competition
for talent.
Both magnate and fan will base
their opinions of the new league en-
tireiy on the extent to which the Fed
erals can make good their promises.
If they can secure enough players of
established reputation to draw at the
beginning of the season and will fur
nish high class ball, they can at least
divide the patronage with their es-
tablished rivals.
If they cannot deliver these goods
they will not thrive. The fans will not
go to see mediocre teams perform,
even though they are labeled big
league" The bait of lower prices will
not catch and hold paying patronage.
In the larger cities the Federals will
be handicapped by inferior parks, and
in most cases inadequate transporta-
ton. A baseball fan cannot be drag
ged out to see games between mediocre
teams in the established big leagues,
and Re certainly will not go out of his
way to see the same ball under another
brand.
Some of the men promoting the new
league realize this, and are concen-
trating their capital and effort on get
ting players who have a market val
ue and attending to the building OF
parks afterward. 1t will cost many
hundreds of thousands in cash for the
Federals to start right. They Will be
Judged solely on what they show In
the field. Public sympathy or any
amount of publicity will not insure
success.
What may be classified as public
sentiment" is with the Federals In
their fight for a foothoid. This feel
ing is stronger in cities which now
have representation in only one league
and especially so in cities where the
one team is not q winner. The base
ball fan welcomes any ;nterloper who
promises him better baseball than that
which he has been seeing.
The success of continuous big league
baseball in five large cities is due to
tl,a fact that ono team or the other
usually has a fighting chance for at
least part of the season. The fan,
wearying of seeing one team lose day
after day. welcomes even another loser
Going from bad to worse is change