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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-20

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-20

The women of Trinity Methodist
church were entertained Tuesday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. f. L. Daniels
on Montana street. with Mrs. Daniels
Mrs. F. Gordon Perry, Mrs. J. Mack
Crawford and Mrs. ". r. Mckenna as
the hostesses. The afternoon was spent
in sewing. Mrs VIII T. owen and Miss
Anne Lee Rix sang. Refreshments were
served by the hostess. Among those
present were: Mesdames Ross z. Bryan,
G. Wesley Webdell, S. S. Birchfield. En-
press Arlington, ". A.. Bond, II. ".
Blum, o. A. Danielson, ". L. Care. II.
p Hadfield, Barney Hughes T. J. Ayers,
NJ T. Collier. J. B. Sisk. of Toyah. H. i.
Graham. a. NJ Grambling. c. c. Hen
derson. J. c. Griffith, W. p. Hart G. I.
Jones, J. o. 5iIey, E. Ford. H. p Hur-
ley, j.. Hurley, D. NJ. Smith. J. A. Ran
dolph, II. 4. Schrock. Il NJ. Smith. W
A. Trayler, L. J. Trotti, E. r. Williams,
Mary Webb, I. n Winans. E. Ford. Da-
vid Roberts Adine II. owen, VIII T.
owen, J. d. McMurtrey. G. B. Oliver,
e. McHenry and A. A. Lawler.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-20

Officers Of Western Rebekah lodge
No. 191 We're installed for the coming
year at the lodge meeting Tuesday
night in the 7. Q. O. i. hall. Miss Fanny
+. Pickles, district deputy of the order
for this section, was the installing Of
ficer. The officers installed were: Mrs.
Mabel Dobie, noble grand: Mrs J. w.
Amis vice noble grand; Mrs. c. /. Van
Eaton, recording secretary: Miss FANNY
d. Pickles. financial secretary: DR.. Net
tie Satterlee, treasurer. After the in
stalation ceremonies the lodge members
were given a very delightful surprise.
rs Arthur Borcherding and his mother.
Mrs. A. J. Borcherding, entertained the
lodge members with banquet Of six
courS>s, which was served at a long
table, decorated with pink carnations
and ferns Assisting Mrs Borcherding
IN serving her guests We're Or. Satter-
lee and Mrs. c. i. Van Eaton and Miss
Grace James.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-20

Our Organizations was the discus
sion topic of the meeting of the Cal
vary-Houston Square Baptist church
missionary society Tuesday afternoon
at the church parlors Mrs. Stanley
Bevan was in charge Of the program.
Mrs J. J. Outzs read the Bible study.
Mrs. F. A. Hodge and Miss Edith Scott
led an interesting discussion on In
teresting and Uninteresting Societies"
Mrs. 7. NJ. Jones talked on the standard
to which missionary societies should
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-20

Following Miss Lanes report, Mrs.
d. W Detwiler, chairman Of the nOmi-
mating committee, presented the names
Of the following members for election
to the board of directors: Mesdames J.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25

LONDON, Oct 24-Althoush the government has not yet announced a conscripticn policy, thousands of Englishmen are now on the move, fearing that conScription is soon to be resorted to to fill the ranks of the British armies. Every boat leav- ing the seaports of the British Isles is crowded to the guards with men, large numbers departing on steamers bound for America. Wo- men. too, are participating in the overseas flight, following their hus- bands brothers and friends into voluntary exile.
 The people have been led to their belief that conscription will soon be resorted to ty the recent appeal of King George for volunteers, par ticulally as but very few 'nNH who are eligible to enlist have responded. It is also a well known fact that a large number of the members of the house of par lament, as well as of the cabinet, have long favored conscription, hay ing only been kept from passing such a measure by the eloquence of England's war lord, Lord Kitchen CT, who has stated since the open ing of the war that Englishmen would respond to the call of their country when needed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Shoots to Height
 Of 10000 Feet

NEW YORK. Oct PA recent arrival here from Belgium asserts that the Germans now have a gun which will shoot to a height of 10000 feet with all of the accuracy of one of the long range cannon. It is light in weight and can b. moved with ease to any position de- sired It's projectiles are also stat cd to be less costly than those man. ufactured for any other big gun.
 The gun was secured for the pur- pose of stopping the British and French aerial raids. which have lately played havoc with the Ger man bases of supply in Belgian ter ritOry
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Caribbean Doings
 Puzzle Officials

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 24.- The mysterious happenings of the past week in the Caribbean sea which have just been authortatively reported, are greatly puzzling the government officials. Several ships report having been attacked by 2 mysterious craft in the southern wa ters, but no two of the reporting masters describe the craft ill tn" same manner.
 The officials are therefore at {, loss to know what action to take. Some are of the opinion that the Germans are beginning a commerce raid in the Caribbean, while others elnh that the raids are the result of a Mexican filibustering plot. Oth- think that it is a German raid, but that it was organized in the United States.
 A British oil tank steamer is re ported to have been among the yes sels attacked and captured by the my sterious raider.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Northwestern Back
 At Seattle Again

SEATTLE. Oct 24.-The steamship Northwestern arrived here from the north last night. Her captain re ports that she weatheed the recent storms on the Alaska coast in safe ty, although some of her plates were sprung SO badly that he had to keep the pumps going continually. The boat will not be dCcked anC repaired.
 The Northwestern brought the first over the trail mail of the 5easCn from Fairbanks. A number of people from the Interior metrop- oils also arrived here on the boat. They report a good trip with the exception of the stormy weather
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Attempts Holdup
 And Then Suicide

EVERETT, Wash, Oct. 24-Violet Udell, young lady 16 years of age, was the victim of an attempt ed holdup on the streets of this city last night. Her screams at tracted other pedestrians and the man who attacked the girl was caught and sent to jail.
 Shortly after he was committed to the city bastile, the man who at tempted the holdup tried to commit suicide by cutting his wrists was a piece of glass, but was caught be- fore he succeeded. The police be lieve that he is implicated in a number of the robberies which have been perpetrated here recently.
 When the girl was attacked bt the man, boy 19 years old wa her companion. He did not stay tn assist the girl, but ran away and did not give an alarm. As soon as the girl was able to describe him and give his name he too was taken into GUS tody by the police under the sus- picion that he was concerned in the plan to rob the young woman.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Says Farming Is
 Not Profitable

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 24.-Pro- lessor Mead, of the University Of California, has issued a statement in which he advises those who are agriculturally inclined not to take such a step unless they are pre- pared to stand from five to seven years of famine, as 1t were. He has made the public statement for the reason that thousands of people now living in the city seem in clined to settle on farms, his advice in the matter having been asked numerous times.
 In hi~ statement. Professor Mead says that he has made exhaustive research into the subject, and has discovered that farming does not pay the average settler for the first five years at least, unless he knows something about it. In other words, five years of experience are neces- sary to successful farming. He claims that fully 90 per cent of the farmers of the United States are failure for their first five years, or during their years of gaining knowledge and experience of their life work.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
OFFENSIVE WAS BIG FAILURE.

BERLIN, Oct PA report on the casualties accosioned by the recent offensive of the allies on the western battle front has just been made public It shows that taking everything into consideration, the offensive was a failure, as the allied troops succeeded in advanc- ing their lines only 10 miles at a cost in lives exceeding anything ever before known in history.
 It is estimated that fully one mil lion men, British French, Belgian and German, fell during the of fensive movement. The German loss alone, in killed, wounded, and miss ing, is estimated at 150,000 men. The gains made by the allied troops were therefore counterbalanced by the enormous loss of life sustained by them, the men being sacrificed without regard to whether they lived or died In places the dead were lying three deep.
 The estimate of the war office also includes the number of men killed n the Russian armies fighting on the eastern battle front. The Aus tro-Germans are now stated to be fighting along battle line, which, if extended in one place would reach for 1000 miles.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Alaska Trade Has
 Increased Greatly

SEATTLE, Oct. 24.-Figures SC cured from local shipping concerns md transportation companies. and compiled by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, show that the trade of Alaska, during the first ten months of the year 1915 has increased 39 per cent. The increase is undoubt edly due to the work started on the construction of the Alaska railroad, and also to the fact that larger quantities of supplies have been ship ped north this year than since the Dalmy days.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
BATTLE IS EXPECTED SOON
CITIZENS OF TEXAS WILL ASK RELIEF FROM BORDER RAIDS BY MEXICAN BANDlTS-WiLL PROBABLY SEE PRESIDENT WILSON IN THE MATTER.

LAREDO, Texas. Oct. 24.-AIi doubt that General Venustiano Car ranza has been recognized by the government )f the United States as the head of affairs in Mexico was dissolved today when an official or der arrived from Washington per. hitting the passage through United States territory of 5000 CaranZis- tas. They are moving toward the north, where they will join other tack on the stronghold of the Vil- listas, at Agua Prieta.
 It is understood here that Gener- al CarranZa has asserted that he now intends to do all in his power to put down all rebellion in his country. He also states that he will, to the best of his ahility, protect the lives and property of Americans and other foreigners.
 VLLlSThS GATHERING.
 DOUGLAS. Artz Oct. 24 -Advicas received here are to the effect that a large force of Villas men is near ir~ Ae7'n Prieto. Several thousand of them have already gathered there. It is expected that they will shortly be taken to the east to engage in battle with the forces Of Carranza.
 CITIZENS TAKE ACTION.
 BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. q. Driven almost to desperation by the raids of bandits on the ranch CTS of this section of the country. a delegation of citizens Is now pre- parine to leave here for the east, They will first go to San Antonio to see General Frederick Funston, and then to Austin to see the governor, in an effort to see if something cannot Ie done 10 prevent the con tinued raids They will then pro ceed to Washington and will secure an audience with President Wilson if possible.
 All of the ranchers of this vici- nifty have become terrified with the frequency and ferocity of the Mexican raids. Life is not safe at any time, and excepting few of the bolder spirits, most Of the ranchers are afraid to stay at their homes. and have come to this city for military protection.
 VILLA MAY QUIT.
 FL PASO, Texas, Oct. 24,-It is reported here that General Pancho Villa the Mexican bandit, as he Is now beginning to be called. is pre- pairing to leave his country and countrymen to their fate at the hands of General rarranZa. To that end, according to the report, he is gathering all of his gold and other ill-gotten gain together. It is un- derstood that he will come to Texas and throw himself upon the mercy of the authorities.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
WAR EXPERTS
 MAKE ESTIMATE.

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Oct. 24.--- War experts here estimate that at the present travel of the Austro- German armies through Serbia, 1t vii! take six months to reach Constan tinople They base their estimate on the progress so far made by the Teutonic forces and are allowln 5, for the resistance which is ex- pected to be made.
 It is understood here that Kaiser Wilhelm has announced that he will eat Christmas dinner at Con stantinople, but if the predictions of the war experts prove true, he will do well to be there by the sec ond anniversary of the opening of the all-world war
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Woman Arrested;
 Dies Of Fright
POLICE RAID A FASHIONABLE POOL ROOM IN
 NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct 24.-One woman died of fright and a num- Der tainted when the police raided a fashionable pool room here last night. More than 50 women, all told, were taken into custody. All of them fur nished bonds for their appear ance in police court on Monday. An attempt was made to keep the matter quiet, on account of the prominence of some of the women involved. but the pool room raid is the chief sub ject of conversation of the gambling element of the city.
 The pool room in question was located in fashionable apartment house. It has been patronized by number of so- ciety women for a long time, but it was only recently that the police received an intima- tion of what was going on there.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Red6eld Planning
 For Our Exports

WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. 24.- Secretary of Commerce William c. Redfield today announced to the newspaper men that he has formu- lated a plan which he hopes will solve the foreign commerce question which is now confronting the peo- pie of the United States on account of the war He has not yet put his plan in operation. but states that he will probably start action to that end within the coming week,
 The plan Is to form an overseas trust company to cooperate with the United States government in the handling of the exports of th, United States. It carries with a guarantee to the warning nations of Europe that none of the mer- chandise will be exported to any of their enemies.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Brands Rulers
 As Murderers

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 24.-Henry Ford, the automobile man, who is visiting this city, when interviewed today, stated that if he had his way, every ruler of the warning nations of Europe and every sol dier engaged in the war would be branded with the word murderer" MT Ford also stated that he is planning peace campaign. He says that he is willing to give a million dollars toward such a cam paign, but that he will wage it throughout the rural communities of the United States, being of the opinion that the newspapers of the cities of the country are subsidized or controlled by war advocates.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
T0URCE HIS PLAN
 AGAIN
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ANNOUNCES THAT HE WILL AGAIN URGE CONGRESS TO PASS THE ALASKA DEVELOP MENT BOARD BILL.
WOULD BE GOOD FOR ALASKA
TERRITORY WOULD THEN BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD WHICH WOULD BE ALL POWERFUL EXCEPT IN THE MATTER OF MAKING LAWS

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Oct. A. Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane has announced to the news papers that when congress convenes n December he will urge the pas, age of the bill to create develop ment board for the purpose of admin istering the affairs of Ala5lt lie also states that he feels sure that it will ultimately be passed, althourh he expects that some opposition will te offered to his plan. How ever. number of the Legislators who have the best interests of Alaska at heart. have already exp-es- sed themselves as in favor of the bill
 It is supposed that the bill as in troduced at the coming term of con- eress will he much the same as was the old bill, which was shelved at the term ending last spring If so, it will provide that the Goyelor- ment board consist of five members, to be appointed by the President. three of whom will be residents of the territory. to have supervision over everything pertaining to Alas ka except the making of the laws which govern the territory.
 As explained by the secretary the passage of the bill will have the effect of saving thousands of dol, lars to the government annually The bill will provide that the head quarters of the board will be at Juneau. where it can work iu active conjunction with the gover- nor and with the Alaska legislature when the latter body is in ses- sion.
 The passage of the bill, however, will have more the effect of say ing time than money. As things now are, congress passes upon bills almost without number, those per taining to the development of Alas ka being but few of the matters brought to the attention of the legislators. but if the board is ere ated and given the power to do things pertaining to the territory as con gress would do them. great deal of time would be gained, for the board would have nothinG to do other than TO administer the af- fairs of the ,erritory
 The bill will provide that the present functions of tre Fur and Fisheries department, the Forestry department and the United States land office come under the jurs- diction of tine board. The matter of titles to property and patenta would be handled by tho board if 1t handled the affairs of the land Of flee, while the conservation of tha forests and the use of the lumber of Alaska would fall to the lot of the board, as the official representa- tive of the Forestry bureau. Th. amount of taxes which should be paid on the fish industry of the territory would also be one of the important items handled hy the board.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Broker Buying for
 Allies Is Murdered
CHICAGO BROKER WILL DEAL NO MORE IN NUM-
 TONS OF WAR.

CHICAGO, Oct 24.-Franklin Voorhees,, a prominent broker of this city, was discovered cold in death at his residence in this city this morning. evidently the victim of murder. as the body was lying in pool of blood. The weapon used was a knife. Mir Voorhees, had evident ly been attacked while in bed and that he made a hard fight for his life after the first blow was struck, was evidenced by the condition of the room and the body.
 The police are now making a thorough investigation of the case. Voorhees, had recently been engaged in purchasing mu- nitions of war for the allies, and the police are therefore work ing on the theory that his work was objectionable to someone inimical to the allied cause. As yet no arrests have been made, although several persons are sus- Dpctpd
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
ROUMANIA AND GREECE WANTED.

ROME, Oct 24.-That both Rou- mania and Greece will enter the war on the side of the allies if their demands are complied with, is the report reaching this city. Both are desirous of protecting their interests at home in the event that they decide to participate in the war, being afraid of the violations of their borders on the part of the Bulgarians, Austrians and Germans
 It is understood here that Rou- mania has forwarded a demand to the capitals of the allied countries asking that an army of 500-000 men be dispatched to the Serbian war zone as her price for participating in the war, i'll addition to othe! considerations claiming that that mum Der will be necessary to insure her protection from the Austro-Germans in the event that she decides to enter the conflict.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Electric Strike
 Is Now Settled

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Oct. 24.- The strike which has prevailed at the local plant of the General Flee tric company for the past several weeks has now been settled, and the electricians and other laborers will return to work Monday morn, ing.
 By the terms of the agreement reached between agents of the strik- CTS and the officials of the company the workmen will work but nine and one-half hours per day and will get an increase of five per cent in wages The strike was for an eight-hour day and a ten per cent increase in wages
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Blinds Prince and
 Commits Suicide

ROME, Oct. 24.-Prince Ferdinand a nephew of Prince Leopold, of Ba- varia, is permanently blind as the asrlt of having acid thrown in his eyes by girl, the daughter of 8 policeman. Immediately after throwing the acid in the prince's eyes, the girl committed suicide,
 It is stated here that the reason for the act was that the prince had wronged the girl. The princes gen eral condition is stated to be very serious, and it is certain that he will be blinded for life.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Mining Conference
 Proves F allure

FL PASO, Texas, Oct. 24.-The Clifton mining conference, which has been in session here for the past several days, has proven to be an entire failure, as the mine operators declare that they will not compromise with the men on the questions involved. The operators claim that the delegates sent to the conference by the laborers who are now striking were dominated by the Western Federation of Miners, and they state that from this time on they will not employ men be- longing to that organization.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
WOULD CONSCRIPT UNMARRIED MEN.

LONDON. Oct 24.-Practically all of official Great Britain is now con- mencing to see that the only man ner by which the armies of the em- pire can be recruited to their full strength is through conscription Whether or not it will be reported to is not stated officially as yet but the newspapers of the city are urging that it be the next move on the checkerboard O war. as far as England is concerned
 Lord Derby's plan of first con- scripting unmarried men is grow ing in favor among his companions in the house of lords. As conse quence, all of the unmarried men who are afraid that they will be com pelled to join the army who can the casualties occasioned by the
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
AUSTRO-GERM MANS
 EFFECT CROSSING.

LONDON, Oct 24.-Despite the opposition ol a good sized force of Serbiane- the AustTo.German forces have succeeded in crossing the Drina river at Vishegrad, just north of the Montenegrin frontier. It is believed here that this movement on the part of Ire TeutOns is preliminary to the opening of a campaign against Montenegro.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
HOUSEWIVES SEIZE BUTTER.

BERLIN, Oct. 24.-Following the announcement made yesterday that the government will soon take charge of the food supply of the empire. there was a rush on the part O. the housewives of this city to SC cure supplies which were short in their particular households. Butter seems to be the shortest of any ac- tual necessity, and a riot was mar rowly averted yesterday at one of the markets when it was discovered that the commodity had been all sold out
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Theodore Third
 Makes Appearance

NEW YORK. Oct. 24-Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and wife are the proud parents of son, born at their home in this city today Con- gratulations are being showered on Grandpa Roosevelt by his admirers all over the country.
 It is understood that the boy will be called Theodore the Third. Some of the local papers, in commenting on the birth, call the infant Prince Theodore"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
GOVERNMENT TAKES CHARGE OF FOOD.

BERLIN, Oct 24.-According to an official announcement made to- day. the German government will shortly take charge of the food supply of the empire. It Is stated that there is no shortage in any particular line, and the precaution- ary measure is being taken for the purpose of preventing any such shortage, if possible. It Is believed that the order will have the effect of stopping unnecessary waste, and that the food supply thereby con- served will be sufficient for all.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-10-25
Wilson Will Wed
 Early In November
WILSON WILL WED

WILSON WILL W ED
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 24.- Although no announcement concern, ing the date for the event has yet been made by President Wilson, it is stated by close friends of both the President and Mrs. Galt that their wedding will take place dur ing the first week in November. Nor has the President given any intimation of where he intends to go on his wedding trip. Therefore, nothing is known beyond the fact that the presidential yacht, May flower, is being renovated, which leads to the belief that the Presi- dent and his wife-to-be contemplate a sea voyage.