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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
CROWD
EXPRESS OEEIGES

London, August i.-Americans to da Y
crowded the Offices of the American
express companies and the steamship
! lines. trying TO get checks cashcd and
secure passage home. The express
companies aided many of those in fl
nancial straits. and the steamship COM
panics booked hundreds OF passages,
although it is probable no sailing
guarantee will be given until safety
is assured by the navy.
The greatest demand was for berths
on American liners Persons who
usually travel III the most luxurious
cabins were buying bcrths in the steer
age at greatly increased prices.
The main office OF the International
Mercantile Marine was damned all day
with Americans, and like condition
prevailed at the offices Of the Cunard
and Canadian lines, all of which are
still doing business. The German line
Offices are dismantled.
The express companies Offices which
opened at an early hour were crowded
throughout the day They were we'll
supplied with currency, and honored
checks up to $50. Tie American EN-
press Company supplied the temporary
wants of more than 5000 persons from
the time the office opened until .
for the day. There were still hun
dreds in the line desiring gold in cX-
change for their checks. They were
told to return tomorrow.
The Wells Fargo Express Company,
which issues checks chiefly TO Western
ers, was open all day. During the
morning the cashiers wero busy hon
oring checks, but the rush stopped
early in the afternoon. The company's
manager said he could meet the tenn
porary requirements of holders OF
drafts for some time to come.
Individual Americans are helping
their countrymen by advancing money
to enable them to tide over temporary
Inconvenience.
Herbert c. Hoover, Californian
opened an Office to-day in the Ameri-
can consulate and advanced amounts
of $50 and upward to persons unable
to get money by other means.
Many Americans tell pitiful tales OF
trials on their flight from the Con-
tincnt. Those from Paris and nearer
points had hard time, but those who
had come from Germany, or places
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
SCARCITY OF FOOD
ADDS 'rO HARDSHIP,

PARIS. August 4.-The scarcity of
provisions in Paris and the withho old :
ing OF money by the French banks
to-day increased tho seriousness of the
situation in SO far as Ii affected Ameri-
cans.
Henry w. Dicderich. the American
consul-g general, sent II cablegram to
Washington asking for relief ship.
Ebert II. Gary and II. p. Harjes,
chairman and secretary. respectively.
OF the committee, formed TO aid Amer
leans in Paris, have issued circular
which reads. in part. as follows:
The secretary has received the
names of many hundreds Of Americans
who are here, and he is learning their
particular circum stances and desires
concerning transportation, and so forth
The committee is obtaining the facts
relating TO their financial condition
and the means OF departure from
France"
The committee asks that the Ameri-
cans be patient and calm
we believe there is no cause for
alarm" says the circular
The United States embassy yester-
day issued about 1000 certificates OF
American nationality, and the con-
suiate- general handed out AS many
more. All day at the embassy the
crowd never numbered less than 1900
All the men employed in the a.nbas-
sador's house have now gone, or are
going, to join the colors. The embassy
is so short OF capital. owing to the
requests Of American citizens, that
there was not enough money to pay off
the servants in full.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05

ton with the French fishing cruiser
Friant and the British cruiser Essex.
but We managed TO dodge them on ac-
count of the fog. We were able to
send no news ourselves for fear of be
ing located. We got news from the
Long Island coast and as far down
as Norfolk that every ship was keep
ing within the thrce-mile limit, and
that We were being watched for. SO
we could not ask If the line to New
York was clear for fear of betraying
our position. We, therefore, came
north. We did not want TO go to Port
land. and Bar liarbor was nearer and
safer.
".it no time" ne concluded. were
we pursued By warships as far as !
know
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
WARSHiP WILL CARRY
RELIEF FOR TOURISTS
CONTINUED From FIRST Pagc)

CONTINUED From First Pagc)
The state Department estimates that
OF the 100000 or more Americans in
Europe, about 10000 urgently want to
return. The others have money enough
20 stay in Europe until second trip
IS made. Should more Americans want
10 depart, the only Thing administration
officials think can be done. is to char
ter the vessels possibly owned by neu-
trail countries.
Details OF the transportation problem
will not be worked out for several
days. Secretary Garrison voiced the
view OF the administration officials
that there was no particular reason
FOR alarm.
There can be no peril to America
abroad" he said, AS the first thought
of the warning nations naturally wou,i
be 10 look out for the safety OF for
cigners. particularly Americans. do
not feel disturbed In the slightest de-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
Acid Stomachs Are
Dangerous
Common Sense Advice by Distinguished
Specialist.

Acid" stornachs are dangerous because
acid ir!itates and inHsmcs the delicate lining
OF the stomach. thus hinderins and prevent
ing the proper action OF the stomach and
lending TO probably nine -Icnths OF the cases
OF stomach trouble from which people SUI
fer. Ordinary medicines and medicinal treat
meuts are useless in such cases. FOR they
leave tho source Of the trouble. the acid In
the stomach, dangerous ever. The
acid must be ncutralized. and its for,uat ion
prevented. and the best thing for this pur-
pose is It teaspoorful o: b!surated inagnesa,
- simple antaCid. taken in little warm
Or cold water after eating, which not only
neutraiizes the acid. but also prevents the
fermentation from which aCidity Is dcvei-
oped. Foods which ordinarily cause distress
may be eaten with impunity II the meal is
followed with little bisuratcd nagnesia,
which can I've obtained from any druggist.
ani should always be kept handy.-Adveg-
iiscmcnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
Refrigerators
Reduced
r ofhert & Co.
Fourth and Broad
Quick, Safe Way
to Remove Hairs
croilet Talks.)

Keep little delatone powder on
your dressing table, and when ugly,
hairy Growths appear. make a paste
with a little of the powder and some
water, apply and let remain on the
hairy surface for or minutes, then
rub off, wash the skin and the hairs
have vanished. This treatment is
quite harmless, and rarely more thar
one application is required; but to
avoid disappointment, care should be
used to buy the real delatone.-Adver-
tisement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05

even more remote, were forced to go
several days without sleep. and in some
instances without food
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
DIPLOMATS ARE DOING
ALI. IN rHElR PIONEER

BERNIE, SWITZERLAND. August 4.
Pleasant y. Stovall, American min
lister and American consuls through
out Switzerland are doing all in their
power to aid American tourists. Trains
for italy are running irreguiarly.
1t is difficult to estimate the number
of Americans in the country, hut il
probably exceeds 10000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05

BY Cabinet order of His Majesty. the
German Emperor. the mobilization Of
the Imperial Army and Navy has been
ordered. The German ships In the
district OF this Consulate are warned
who have to serve in either army or
navy are summoned to return to Ger
many.
IMPERIAL GERMAN CONSULATE
Richmond, Va, August 3, 1914.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-05
RECEIVE NO REPLIES
10 CABLES EOR AID

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, August &.
Americans stranded here who tele-
Sraphed to their homes two days ago
have received no replies, presumably
because telegraph lines in France and
Germany are in the hands of the mill
tary. lioteliccpers are crcditine Amer
leans freely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
HAD TUBERCULOSIS
OF GLANDS-N0W WE'LL

GIanduIar tuberculosis has yielded 10
Eckman's Alternative when other remedies
failed. Read what it did in this CASE
257 Lauriston St. Philadelphia, Pa
.'GentIemen.-In March. 1893. my doctor
pronounced my case tuberculosis in the
Glands and a number Of operations in
hospital failed TO benefit me. In the mean
time a friend Of mine advised Eclzman's
Alternative The wounds in my neck were
still open and in q friEhrful condition when
started to take IL. After using two bottles
I found I was improving having gained
weight could eat and was able TO sleep.
continued using il until I was we'll On
November Il. 1910. I started to work and
since that time have not lost one days
work through sickness. I highly recommend
E.ckman's Alternative TO anyone who is suffer
ing fran tuberculosis" (Ahbreviated-)
(AfddayitD- JOSEPH B. WHITE
Eckman's Alternative is most efficacious IN
bronchial catarrh and severe throat and
Jung affections and upbuilding the system
Contains no harmful habit-forminE
drugs Accept no substitutes sold by Lead
ing druggists Write Eckman Laboratory.
Philadelphia Pa. for booklet Of recoveries-
Kelly q Pollard. Knoblauch Drug Co,
Peoples Drug Store--Advertiseme
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Ont OF Tomn Visitors.

Herman Bosse. a merchant OF Tor
reon. is in FL Paso transacting bust
A P. Springer. Of Tauadega, Ala
bama, is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
W White.
Mrs. Dr.. Roy Abott. Of Chicago. Ill,
visiting her sister. Mrs p + MossOn.
al 1912 Mesa Ave
James Webster, Of Douglas. Ariz
passed through FL PasO Tuesday. en-
route home from d visit in New York
Miss Anabel Teter, of Corpus Christi,
is visiting Mrs George Teter and fam
lily. She Will remain here all summer
Mrs : L Whitney, formerly Of FL
Paso. is visiting in the city. the guest
Of Mrs John Woods, on Overland
street.
C. S. Foust has returned to his home
in AlamOgordo, having recovered from
his recent illness, which necessitated an
operation
Jose Terrazas. a nephew Of Gen. Luis
TerraZas, millionaire Chihuahua refu-
gee is in FL PasO from Mexico City
He is accompanied by Jose Vale.
r. @. Aastra, representative OF a Eu-
in Mexico, arrived in FL PasO this week
from New York to attend to business
matters
H C. Diukins, EeenraI agent in Mex
leo City of the T. & 2. railway for
many years, is here on business. He
left Mexico at the time Of the general
American exodus. M Dinkins has been
on an extended trip through South
America for several months. From
here he viii join his family in Los
Angeles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Dinners and Luncheons.

Mrs. Paul Ginther was hostess at a
surprise dinner. given Monday night
at her home on Montana street, in
honor Of the birthday anniversary Of
her husband Yellow and white ill
lies and daisies decorated the table in
an attractive way a plaque OF white
lilies with the daisies. and a base OF
ferns. formed the centerpiece OF the
table Dinner was served in eight
courses. and the guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harris Walthau Mr.. and Mrs D.
V Fennessy, Mr. and Mrs. ". W. Stew
art Miss Paz Creel, judge Leigh
Clark. A J NcQuaJters, J. s John
son. ". J. Freeman and r Allison
Later in the evening a number Of the
young people came as the surprise to
Mr.. Ginther from his daughters, and
a delightfully."- informal dance was en-
joyed for the remainder Of the even
ing In this group were the Misses
Estella Moliuar. Virginia Molinar. Lupe
Creel. Carmen, ArrellanO, CleOsas Ar
rellano. Margaret Ginther, Grace
Ginther and Nessrs Miguel Marquee.
Benjamin Marquee. Jesus Creel, Juan
Creel. Alfonso Molinar, FREDERICK Cts
MEGA, Lorenzo Arrellano. Lee Leuette.
Julio Cortezar.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Hair Uniting
Made Easy

Many thousands Of women have put
up with streaked and gray hair be-
cause they knew Of no absolutely safe
way TO overcome this robber Of youth
and attractiveness.
After all, one Of the chief pleas
sres in life is that OF appearing in
as attractive a manner as possible
"Brownatone" Hair Stain viii help
YOU in just this emergency. With II
you can touch up the CRY spots IN
stanrly-or YOU can in a few mo-
ments' time give TO your hair that
rich soft brown. so much to be ad-
ufred or. YOU can make il a glossy
black If YOU prefer All this without
the possibility Of detection. failure or
harm TO either hair or scalp.
No previous experience Whatever IS
necessary when you use "Browna-
tone" Just brush or comb II into
the hair
A sample and a booklet Will be sent
YOU upOn receipt Of 10 cents.
All Of the leading drug stores sell
'Brownatone." Two sizes. 25c and
SlOQ. Two shades-one for golden or
medium brown, and the other for dark
brown or black
Insist on "Brownatone" at your
hairdressers-
Prepared by the Kenton Pharmacal
Co. 554 F. Pike St. CovingtOn- KY
For sale at all druggists. Kelly &
Pollard, ributers--Advertis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Church Affairs.

The EpwOrth league Of the First
Methodist church will meet Friday
night at the home of Miss Grace Nor
IelI in Orchard Park.
Complimentary to Miss Isabelle VAL
entiue and Miss Madeline Fisk, who
have recently returned from out OF
town schools, the Aid society Of the
First Methodist church will entertain
on next Tuesday evening at the home
Of Mrs Joe Carpenter, on Rio Grande-
Circle One, Of the First Methodist
church Aid society. met Tuesday after
noon at the parsonage Of the church and
spent the afternoon making articles OF
bead work and baskets About 25 were
present With the completion Of the
afternoons work, dainty refreshments
were enjoyed, the hostesses Of the day
being Mrs. John Bertch. Mrs Harris
Bethea and Mrs. H. L. Aiudd.
The auxiliaries Of the Baptist
churches of the city met Tuesday al
ternOOn at the Highland Park Baptist
church About IS women were present
The Baptist girls, school Baylor col
lege. was the topic Of the papers and
discussions. A general history OF the
start Of the college was given by Mrs.
a. NJ WalthalL Miss Ernu Tankers-
ley described the cottage nome CON
nected with the college. quiz about
the college was held and after the pro
gram refreshments were served and
social time enjoyed
The girls OF the Junior Philathea
class Of the Calvary Houston Square
Baptist church entertained the boys OF
the Junior Baraca class Tuesday even
ing at the home Of Mrs A 5. Howard.
About 81 young people were present
Games and contests afforded the enter
tainment Of the evening, and in the
games Crawford Williams and Virgil
COwart were the first prize winners,
and Miss Mariory Livesley and V d.
Scott were the consolation prize hold
oh ed d a
evening, and later an iCs course was
served Mrs. Howard was assisted "
Mrs. ". Z. Robertson and +. L. Hd1-
loway in entertaining the guests. On
the class entertainment committee
were Misses Erna Tankersley and Jo-
sephine FrankenberEer, and on the re-
ception committee were Misses Flor
ence Robertson and Edith Robertson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01

K +. Aber Has gone 10 Denver. Colo.
for a few weeks business trio
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Given and little
son have zone east, TO be away for
about six weeks.
Mrs. A S. Bronson and son have gone
TO Albuquerque. y. N, where they Will
spend several weeks.
Miss Edna WellbOrn left Fl Paso
" ednesday morning for Clifton. Ariz-,
where she will make her future home
Mrs. Paul Atkinson and baby will
leave within a few days for California,
to spend the summer with her mother,
Mrs. Ella Connolly, at Los Angeles
Felix Martinez VIII leave W Wednesday
night for short visit to his farming
properties near Denver. Mr.. Martinez
intends to be away about 10 days.
Dr. and Mrs James Vance left We'd
nesday for Louisville, KY, where they
Will spend a few weeks visiting rela-
tives. Louisville is the old home Of Dr.
Vance.
California, where she viii spend the
summer. While away she will visit
in Los Angeles, San Francisco and
Oakland.
George D. Coon. Of Pecos City. Texas.
who has been visiting at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. F D. Baird has
gone 10 Deming. n NJ, for a short
business trip.
Miss Ruth McCurdy and Mrs. C. ".
Badgley left "Wednesday for Denver.
Colo. Mrs Bagley will spend the
summer visiting her mother and Miss
McCurdy viii visit friends and rela-
tives-
Claudius Smith, who has been spend
ing the past month at the Y. NJ c A,
camp in Mountain Park, returned to FL
PasO the first of the week and left
Wednesday for Engle, y. NJ for a
months stay
Mrs. Lear Grosheider and daughter,
Miss Florence Grosheider. left Wednes-
day for Cloudcroft, n. NJ. where they
viii remain through the summer. Mrs.
James W Givan and daughter, Miss
Ellen Givan, viii be their guests in
ClOudcrOft
Miss Josephine NJ Frise will leave
next week for Los Angeles and San Di
ego. Cal. where she viii remain
her grandmother. Mrs. r J. Mackley,
and her uncle. B. E Mackley. in san
Pedro, Cal, and Miss Cawley, in san
Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S Howard and their
children, accompanied by Fred Morris
and Miss Edith Robertson. Will leave
soon for PalaCiO, Texas, TO represent
the CalEary-HOuEtOn Square Baptist
church at the annual Baptist Young
Peoples union, which Will be held from
July s 10 July %
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J. Patterson left Wed
nesday morning for Hail Center, Texas.
in the Panhandle district. They will
be away for a month and Will visit in
Fort Davis on their return homeWard-
Mrs J. c. ROus and children will
leave within few days for Los An
geles and the beaches, where they viii
spend the summer
Mrs. Ralph J. Wilson and baby; Mr..
and Mrs H F. Durkee and children
and Miss Ida " Barnes are planning
to leave at the end Of the week for
CloudcrOfL Mrs Wilson and Miss
Barnes viii spend about two weeks in
ClOudcrOft, and Mrs. Durkee and her
children viii remain for the balance Of
the summer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Short Jaunts for Little Money in
Glacier National Park

When people fully understand what this
country offers them in the Glacier National
Park Of Montana. many more hotels and
picturesque chalets will have TO be built
there to accommodate visitors. I tell you the
combination Of high rlountains, great
chasms, mysterious glaciers. those moving
rivers Of solid ice. and with all. the health
giving climate. the wonderful invigoratinE
air, IS a gracious gift that IS being offered
by nature TO all those who will take the
trouble TO inquire and find out II a trip to
the Glacier National Park is possible thing
for them
want 20 send you the folder. short
Jaunts for Little Money / want every fam
lily in the country 10 realize that II is pos
sible. without great expense to go to the
American Alps and spend q few delightful
weeks there. trout fishing and taking little
trips on foot. or in automobiles or on horse
back or by boat, which cost only from 81 10
s. per day
Write Glacier Park on a postal card.
send IL 10 me and ] viii give you complete
Information about the trip Mark Ford. Gen
eral Agent. c B. & Q. r. R. Co. COZ South
western Life Bldg, Dallas, TeXas.-Adyer-
tsement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Weddings.

Miss Maggie Sterling and DAVIS Y
Thornton were quietly married Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of the brides
parents. 316 ToruillO street only init
mate friends and relatives were pres
ent. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton wiz make
their home in FL Paso-
very quiet wedding occurred Tues
dav afternoon when Miss Meta Helen
Becker and Frederick Hees were mar
ried at Ysleta The bride is the only
daUghrer of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Becker
of 1907 North oregon street and has
many friends both in Ell Paso ana
Mexico. where she has lived for years
lTr Hees holds a responsible position
with the American Smelling and Re
filming company and will return TO
Mexico as soon as conditions there
become settled The marriage cere-
1nony was performed by justice Of the
peace Folk. and Rev. J. f. Abbott gave
the nuptial oath and beendiction- Mr.
and Mrs Hees viii reside in FL Paso
until affairs in Mexico permit their
return to that country
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Cards.

Mrs. Ed ". White will entertain the
Thursday auction bridge club Thurs
day Afternoon at her home on Bliss
street
The Thursday Luncheon Bridge CluG
entertained in honor Of Mrs. Thomas b.
Owens. OF Fort Worth, Tuesday after
noon, with a very delightful party at
the kenilworth Inn at Ysleta. 4 dainty
three course luncheon was served at a
table decorated with American Beauty
roses Following the luncheon the
guests spent the remainder OF the al
ternOon playing auction bridge, and
MIS- ". c. Raum was the winner Of
the highest score. securing the prize.
Among those forming the party were:
Mesdames Thomas 2. Owens. Of Fort
Worth; Frank ". Mcconnell, Maude
Deane. J. NJ Lewis. 7. N. Waller. A J.
Fullan, Charles Vouertsen, Vincent An
dreas, W. c. Raum. L J. Gilchrist,
Henry Spinelli and Miss karma Deane.
The party motored down from Fl Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Autonobing.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Happier and family
left Wednesday for the RuidOsO on a
weeks camping and fishing trip They
went in their automobile, a REQ Fifth
g ". Harvey and three sons, Paul.
Rufus and Charles Harvey, who are on
a motoring trip in their Studebaker car.
have arrived in san Diego Cal They
will tour the state OF California and
return 10 e. Paso by way Of Salt Lake
City and Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Elliott. with their
daughter, Miss 2eba Elliott, and Miss
Beatrice Pateman. will leave Tuesday
morning in their Ford car for an over
land trip to san Diego, Calf. En- route
they will visit Mr. Elliott's mines in
the Dragon and Santa Rita mountains
for a day OF two. and will stop over in
Tucson and Phoenix, Ariz- In san
Diego they viii visit Mrs. ElliOtt's
mother, Mrs. J. NJ Moore, and will later
motor up to Los Angeles and the
beaches. They viii return to FL PasO
about the first Of September
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Ell Pasoans Returning.

Miss II. Collins. who has been visit
ing for the past two months in the
east. will return Saturday TO Fl Pas0.
Miss harma Deane has returned to
Texas.
Miss Henrietta Buckler, daughter Of
Judge and Mrs. Julius 4. Buckler, has
returned to her home on Montana
York City.
Mrs. J. r Williams Mrs. Waters Da-
Wis. Mrs ". B. Latta. Mrs. E. NJ Bell
and Mrs. Ben SherrOd, who have been
tv in CIoudcroft, as the guests Of Mrs.
A p Coles, have returned to FL Paso-
Mrs Coles accompanied them and viii
remain in town for a few days before
returning to Cloudcroft-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-07-01
Inn. AaeHAA
Takes Children For a
Walk; Fails to Return

When the Mexican maid tok the two
Appel children. a girl aged and boy,
aged 4 years, out for walk Tuesday
afternoon and did not return that night
Mrs. Sam Appel living at 169 Brown
street, in her distress, appealed TO the
CITY detectives Wednesday morning.
The detectives located the missing
children at the maids home on Chi
huahua street. near the FL PasO laun-
dry. The woman explained that she
had Just taken the children 10 spend
the night with her. She did not be-
lieve Mrs. Appel would worry.