davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23

owned by the Bitulithic company
said mayor Lea Il have only this to
say, that ] am proud OF the relation
ship between the city council and the
FL Paso Bitulithic company, and I hope
there will be nothing laid in the city
in future but bitulithic- We know
what il is"
The petition Of property owners to
have Curri street graded from Mesa
avenue to Campbell street, and have
North Kansas from Blacker to Curri
improved. is A part of the proposed
scenic driveway, was granted.
The request of city assessor and col
lectOr W P. B. McSain for authority to
make proper credits on delinquent tax
rolls was granted.
The February report OF the chief OF
the fire department showed sc alarms
and losses of S3163.50. Property in
vOlved was valued at $24139644. con-
tents at S142,297.35, with S261,9 900 in
surance in force.
48 Deaths; 20 Births.
The weekly report OF the city health
officer showed As deaths. of which II
we're Americans and "a Mexicans,
Births numbered IS, of which u we're
Americans and IA MexicanS There
were remaining at the time of report
"a cases Of measles IA scarlet fever,
p smallpox, two typhoid fever. seven
diphtheria. three chicken pox, and 13
typhus. A total Of sos pounds Of meat,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
COUNCIL ORDERS
STACKS WRECKED
Report Shows 60 Crowded
in Unsanitary Huts That
Are Menace to Health.

In an enclosure between Ell Paso and
Santa Fe streets in the 500 block, there
are at least 60 people housed in is or
pipes stuck through the sides. four
horses, a COW and a calf according to
a report made by building Inspector
n. A. Comstock, city health officer W.
G. Klutz and J. r. Burton. assistant
building inspector, to the city council
Thursday morning.
The toilets are in fearful condition,
with only three for the so people. the
report continues. The shacks have all
been built without any permits and in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23

Of city property"
Although the order to collect all
army clothing that has drifted out by
unlawful methods during the past year
has been in effect but a short time a
large number OF shirts have already
been turned in" said Lieut.. II. L. Lewis
quite a number of persons found wear
ms the shirts have been picked IN by
members Of the guard. but a majority
have brought the clothing 10 the police
station where the headquarters are To-
Gated, and given them up. Some Of them
stated that the shirts had been pur-
chased while others were gifts"
=
All OF the cutters on South Stanton
and East Overland are getting a thor
ough washing from a large amount Of
water that is being pumped up from
the new Popular store excavation where
the pipes are being cleaned" said B. 3.
Gibbs. There is a continual flow OF
water down the cutters that is sweep
ing all the waste away and giving them
a cleaning that they have not had for
several months"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
By Or. c. c. PIERCE, of the q.
Public Health Service.

~ DR.. q q. RAEAtLAls OF inc - -
Public Health Service.
- My a few years ago the origin
OF most diseases was some
- thing mysterious. Many attrib-
uted sickness 10 some great unknown
power and referred to illness as an
sffliction OF providence. Now We
know that many diseases can be easily
avoided by simple rules. The doctors
have found that malaria and yellow
fever arc caused by the bite of a mos
quito; bubonic plague, by flea bites
typhoid fever Is spread by flies. and
now comes typhus fever. spread by
the bite Of lice. A circular recently
prepared by the L. s. public health
service should be read and observed
by all that live in close proximity to
the Mexican border
Rules for Typhus.
This circular contains the following
rules
Typhus is a serious disease. giving
death rate of from to 30 percent
Iyphus is contagious. the ContaEion
being transmitted only by lice that
have bitten a person sick with typhus
fever and later bite a well person. The
body lice. or white lice, are the most
dangerous.
As it is not possible to know which
lice are infected with typhus all lice
should be killed.
Persons sick with typhus are not
dangerous, If they have no lice on their
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
THE COURTS
STH COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS.
James r. Harper. E +. Higgins and 4
N. WalthaIl. justices.

HAn OBAaA UF AlNlL AEIbALss
james r. Harper. E +. Higgins and A.
N. WaIthaII. justices.
Motions submitted-H d. Camp vs..
First National bank OF Alpine, Texas,
ct al, from Preside, appellee's motion
for rehearing or to certify; a. L.
Thornton ct al vs.. r. l. Daniel ct al
from FL Paso, appellants motion for a
rehearing.
Motions for rehearing overruled-
Frank Lull Worden vs.. Otto p. Kroeger,
from FL Paso. opinion; William Harrell
ct al VS.. Geo. NJ Holmes, from FL Paso,
opinion; Jesus Nunez VS.. John T. NOEL
roy, from FL Paso; Josephine Crosby ct
al VS. II. B. Stevens ct al, from FL Paso
Motions granted-Kansas City, Mex
leo & Orient Ry Co. VS.. r. T. Durrett
from PecOs. appellants motion to post
pone submission. to be reset later: Elk
abeth A Grant VS.. Houston & Texas
Central Railroad Co. from Harris. agreed
motion to dismiss at the cost Of plain
tiff in error.
Affirmed-Marvin Reinhardt VS.. W.
F. Borders ct al from Ward: AtchisOn.
Topeka * Santa Fe Ry. Co. VS.. William
s Starnes, from FL PasO.
ubmitted-kansas City, Mexico 4
Orient Ry. Co. VS.. J. S. Oates, from Pc
cos; Jones Reinertsen vs.. E. ". Ben
nett & son ct al. from PecOs; Kansas
City Mexico & Orient Ry. Co. VS.. Jno.
NJ Odom. from Pecos; Cayetano Muela
vs. Max MOye, from Ell Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23

LLxT SEEMS to me that living con-
ditions in Chihuahuita are worse
Il than they have ever been" said
district attorney W W. Bridgers
There seems to be more congestion and
more idle men standing on street cor
ners than have ever seen before. This
is the impression have gained from a
recent trip through that portion Of the
city, and it seems 10 me that more dras-
tic measures should be taken towards
lettering living conditions. If the CITY
would take steps to condemn the poorer
class of buildings, il would create
demand for better habitations for the
Mexican element. Many OF the habita-
tons are set in holes where there is no
sewerage and where water is bound to
stand during rainy weather. There are
many denominations OF garbage and
trash in some places The Herald has
for many years consistently agitated
better living conditions in Chihuahua,
and IL is matter that the public
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
Typhus Is Not Ar Afflictior OF Providence
Body Lice Are Sole Cause OF Dreaded Plague

One-half hour the head should be thor
oughly washed with soap and water.
Where the hair is very thick and there
are many lice, more than one applica-
tion Of this remedy is necessary. as all
lice will not be killed by the first
application.
In case of children or men infested
with head lice. II is best to clip the
hair with clippers and then wash the
scalp with soap and water. This Will
be sufficient. The hair removed should
he collected on a newspaper, rolled up
and burned.
All persons infested with lice should
be required to undress and all clothing
worn by them boiled for five minutes
This means retained in the water after
il starts to boil for at least five min
utes.
Battle OTTER.
While the person is naked they
should be made to take a bath with
warm water. il II can he obtained, and
use plenty of ordinary soap; or bath
with gasoline, or vinegar and kerosene,
equal parts
Clothing that is boiled once each
week viii remain free from lice. Iron
ing clothing will also kill lice eggs
that have been attached to the seams
and folds of the garments. A person
that battles two or three times a week
and keeps his body clean will not be-
come infested with lice If he will
change his underclothes at least once
a week, and wear only underclothes
that have been boiled when they were
washed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23

rs pounds OF fruit and three hogs were
condemned
The weekly report Of the sanitary
commissioner showed S27 loads of gar
bage and ashes hauled. a total OF $50,
900 pounds
Petitions Referred.
The following petitions were received
and referred:
Taxation and finance-Joe Dunno.
for cancellation OF taxes Z. D. willing
for cancellation of tax penalties: Mrs.
NJ J. F'ewel, for cancellation OF tax
penalties
Council as a whole-Property owners
TO open California street, between
Stanton and Kansas streets.
Streets and grades-George Look, for
permit to erect two electric light posts
in front of Fisher hotel; NJ NJ Gamble.
for sewer extension to lots 1-3, block
9S, Franklin Heights; II. D. Johnson, to
maintain corral at 4SS Erie street;
Continental Soap company to operate
at 31O1 Pera street; Jesus J. Ornelas, for
permit OF continue feed stables at 61S
South Stanton street.
Petitions Granted.
The following petitions were granted:
Marker & Yonge. for gasoline filling
station at $50 Texas street; Frank Scott
and +. Q. Hoty for correction of assess
ment; R W. McGOwn. for cancellation
of tax penalties; A. p. Coles & Bros,
for sewer extension to lots in blocks
% and 80, Cotton addition; E. II. Grit
fifth, for sewer extension TO block 30.
Heights.
The petition Of W. d Mosley, for
sewer extension to block 1S9. East FL
Paso, was filed the connection already
having been made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
Spring Song

VERY
Il the old
- find a beasv wed
appoint the
but the
composing fill
everything that draws the flies let clean and
Delights the Oh, the lily
ought to silly balderdash about the
rattle folks their
and
Protected WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
65TH DISTRICT COURT.
ballard CoIdvreII. nresidinE.

Clark Bishop VS. George Paul. tres
pass to try title; on trial
FL Paso Ice & Refrigerator company
vs.. r C Semple. suit on account: filed.
W. L Pringle VS.. J. c. White and Mrs
]. c. White. suit on notes and foreclos-
ure of lien. filed.
P. d. Freeman vs.. Galveston, Harris
burg & San Antonio. suit for $50 900
damages for personal injuries, filed.
Hartwen S. SOrreIl VS.. Grace C. Sor-
rell, divorce: filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
MacGREGOR HELD ON CHARGE
OF IMPERSONATING OFFICER

Charged with impersonating a United
States secret service man. Harold Mac
Gregor was placed under a $1,000 bond
by L. s commissioner c. B. Oliver
Wednesday afternoon. and bound over
to the action of the grand jury.
MacGregor is said TO have assisted
i'm the arrest Of Nillareal. a former
Nillista, and to have passed himself
off as a federal officer when that ar
rest was made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
34TH DISTRICT COURT.

Dan VI jackson, presiding.
State vs.. Herman Bloch, receiving
and concealing stolen property; with
jury.
Marie r Zimmerman vs. J. r. Tim
norman, divorce; divorce granted.
nellie Leah Lawless VS.. Harold Rich
ard Lawless. divorce; divorce granted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
JUSTICE COURTS.
J. VI. Deaver. presiding.

State vs.. Cosme Rivera, seduction:
dismissed.
state vs.. Josefa Martel disturbing the
peace; defendant pleaded guilty and
was fined 81 and costs.
j. J. Murphy, presiding.
State vs. II. Cornell speeding: de-
PENDANT pleaded guilty and was fined IS
and costs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
NEW NORTH SIDE PARK
10 BE NAMED CASTLE HEIGHTS

VI Paso's new park, located in the
northeastern part Of the city, will be
known as Castle Heights park.
The property IL located i'm Castle
Heights and in a portion of Manhattan
Heights and comprises about 20 acres.
1t was recently purchased by the city
and will be beautified as soon as pos
sible
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
Do You Know That

There lis no federal institution in
the continental United States for the
reception and care OF lepers?
Plague is disease Of rodents?
House screening is good disease
preventive
Fingers. flies and food spread
typhoid fever
pellaEra may he prevented or
cured by proper dict2
The United States public health
service believes that the common
towel spreads trachoma. a disease
OF the eyes
Children from sanitary homes adj
vance more rapidly i'm school than
those from dirty premises?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
Asst DTsTRICT Court.

p. II. Price, presiding.
Fearl Fronsoarger Bolt VS.. Tom Bolt,
divorce; filed.
Coggin & Demere VS.. Texas & Pa
cific, suit for damages to cattle ship
ment; on trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23
COUNTY COURT.
Adrian Pool, presiding.

A s. Thurmond. temporary admins
traitor, VS.. P. A Mclaughlin, suit for
damages: filed.
Fl. f. Williams VS.. Southern Pacific,
suit for damages; filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-23

and plaintiff given custody of minor
child.
Nina Meyer vs. R. A Meyer. divorce;
divorce granted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
Why is a Platformi

Chairman McCombs of the democratic ma
tonal committee. has just written the Arkansas
democrats that the Baltimore presidential pri-
mary plank is merely a suggestion" and not
binding on the party. Which raises anew the
old question. why is a PLATFORM" The Balti-
more document was labored over very earnestly
and very patiently by Mr.. Bryan. who produced
Il a masterpiece of political buncombe, full of
promises and recommended as binding for what
It contained as we'll as for what It omitted IL
has since been rudely buffeted, and in its pres
emit battered condition bears but slight resem-
blance to the carefully polished production so
whoopingly adopted as expression of purpose
by one its most important planks have been
splintered by those pledged to their preserva-
ton. until now the dogma of 'let the peepul
rule" boes by the board to Join the sacred
ratio"
Two points on which extra emphasis was laid
were the presidential primary and the one-term
pledges. Both these were solemnly taken in the
name OF democracy and on them the nominee,
now the president, took his stand. Ribald scott
ers were put to scorn by the sincerity with which
the nominee and his sponsor asseverated the
sanctity Of these planks. And the voters believed
them! The platform built to stand on. Now,
look at the burned thing!
II is difficult in this connection TO refrain
from recalling the fact that Mr.. Bryan was
chosen delegate to the Baltimore convention by
a referendum through which the voters also ex-
pressed their preference for Champ Clark as
presidential nominee, and that this instruction
was no more followed in letter or spirit than the
platform which he imposed on the party
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
Out of the Ordinary

Wine tasters, employed in their profess
sional duties. never swallow the wine they
taste. They merely hold sip OF the
beverage in the mouth for few moments
and breathe through the nostrils.
Mrs. John Roberts, while fishing from
the municipal pier at Hermosa Beach.
Cal, caught five different kinds Of fish
on five hooks ri the same time The fish
we're mackerel. tass. Jack smelt, yellow
lin and barracuda
A foghorn which has recently been con-
structed for the United states lighthouse
service is so large that a man may easily
step inside of IL. 1t II said to resemble
half OF a submarine boat, and may be-
heard for twenty-five or thirty miles at
sea
The first monument I'm America to
Adam was erected in Gardenville, Md
The memorial TO be claimed first Of the
species is a square of concrete with a
sun dial on top and the inscription on one
OF its faces: ITO the Memory of Adam,
the First Man"
Hoolock, a lonesome monkey in the
Central park zoo, New York. was miser-
able until the curator conceived the idea
OF taking Photographic records Of his
whining chatter. Now Hoolock listens to
his own talk, thinks he has a companion
and is perfectly happy.
The wise ones have risen to proclaim
that Harvard men are now known. not
by their walk, but by their mouths; the
reason given being the size of dining hall
soup spoons. which enable youths to dis
pose of the liquid in record time, the
process accompanied by disastrous
stretching.
IL Is told OF British soldier, supposed
TO have been blinded beyond cure in bat
tie, that on hearing well-loved song the
tears which came into his eyes restored
his sight completely. Another soldier.
whose memory had been wrecked. hear
ing the song, Mother Machree,'' kept
repeating the word mother" until Il
proved the key to his recollection and
unlocked the whole of his previous exist
ence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
End Of a Trust, Prosecution.

Trial OF eleven directors of the New York,
New Haven Hartford railroad company, &C
cused OF misdeeds in connection with the man
sgement OF the road, has resulted in the &C
quittal OF six and disagreement of the Jury as to
the guilt OF five. The outcome shows the fu-
tility OF the governments course in its pursuit
OF so-caled trusts" or "big business" 1t is
thing for an investigating committee tc
make discoveries and another to establish the
criminal intent or responsibility Of those blamed
by the committee. The New Haven case. it is
commonly styled, on the surface exhibited signs
OF fragrant abuse of corporate power and ap-
parent disregard for rights of stockholders and
the public we'll. AS such II was looked upon
as one that would serve to expose the interior
working OF the money trust" and end its malev.
client sway.
The case was thoroughly presented, with all
possible information going to the jury. Former
President Mellen. presented as the lieutenant of
the late J. p. Morgan in the handling OF the New
Haven line, was on the stand for weeks and told
the whole story of the deals whereby the New
Haven system built up. All the maneuvers
explained TO the jury. which finally de-
cided that the accused directors we're not crimi-
nails. In plain words. the government failed to
prove what it had alleged.
In principle, the case involved the question
OF cooperation or competition. This is not go
ing to be settled by law salts nor by the enact
ment of antitrust legislation, but by the process
OF normal development OF business The po-
litical aspects Of the New Haven case. which in
clude democratic efforts to entansle certain re-
publican leaders. as well bringing a former
associate of Attorney General Gregory from
Texas to try the case. will not be entirely over
looked by the public in finally making up its
judgment.
Better means for publicity. and closer and
more effective official supervision, is the APP
proved remedy for the evils that Turk in such
ventures as the New Haven expansion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
Signs Of Progress

The United States produced in 1914 IT,
2s6 short tons of tale and soapstone for
the manufacture of talcum powder
More than sSooOO.OOO worth Of gold has
been taken from the Juneau gold belt,
the first TO be worked In Alaska.
Five per cent Of the population Of this
country earns its living directly or in
directly in the electrical business.
Brazil has employed an expert from the
United States to conduct experiments by
which that country hopes to increase its
cotton crop.
A French system of rapid telegraphy,
by which It is possible to send 10000
words an hour. has worked successfully
for distances of 800 miles in that country.
Paper automobile tires. made expert
mentally in Europe. seem to have the
strength of metal and the resiliency of
rubber.
The bureau OF standards has found that
better glass melting pots can be made
of clays found in the United States than
of clays imported from Germany. here
tofore believed necessary.
An electrical smoke abatement device
has been invented whereby the particles
OF SCOT are charged by current led through
fine wires in a smokestack until they
unite and become heavy enough to fall
into a receptacle.
According to the manufacturing plans
OF the thirty large rubber tire companies
In the United States their output during
the present calendar year will exceed
100000 tires. OF an average value OF $40
at retail.
The Wall Street Journal calls the
period between 1910 and 1920 the ERA of
the silo" in American agriculture, add
ing: THE silo is the fortress by which
the American farm restores and develops
the fertility of the farm acres TO pris-
tine productiveness."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
People and Events

Three kisses in ten years regarded by MIS-
Fannie w. SRnbOrn OF Scranton, Pa, wholly in
adequate proof OF love. Wherefore she granted
an absolute divorce from her cold-storage husband.
The lure of his money taking wings impelled Chris
Dahl Of Spokane baretooted and in pyJsmas TO chase
a porch-olimber considerable stony ground. but
rewarded by recovering $40 OF the 500 stolen
from him,
Hope transformed into hopelessness is responsible
for the death Maud. famous Indiana mule, at the
age OF A. In the famous first battle OF 1896 Maud
and It's owner W. r. Berridge OF Petersburg. fur
nished picturesque feature for democratic parades
Maud voclperated cOpiously for the free silver ami
booked for the Bryan inaugural parade. Brysn's
successive failures chilled the hopes OF Berridge.
Maud. crippled by the weight OF years. given the
chloroform route TO glory.
The late Joe Murphy who Just passed away AZ
-. generated the pleasure with which memory Is
enshrined. He presented clean wholesome characters
the stage which appealed TO and entertained all
classes well people OF Irish descent. 20 whom
he catered. There have been many variations his
Kerry Cow and shaun Rhue," but equsled
these favortes In originality freshness and pAthos
when Mr. Murphy retired in 1903 he was worth g. .
10000 and said TO be the wealthiest actor in the
United states. .....-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
Around the Cities

st. Joseph. Mo. Is peeved because the
railroads daily about depot improvement
plans. The Commercial club has advised
the city council TO grant no more favors
until the railroads give the city something
more substantial than promises.
Over 1900 children were brought into
the childrens courts of New York City
last year. OF those finally classed as de-
linquents only ~ per cent were girls.
Nearly half the cases were chargeable to
improper guardianship and the negligence
and ignorance OF parents.
New York city street traffic Is the
hugest In the world ana snuffs out a life
every thirteen hours. A census taken last
November shows that S.7O4.OO0 vehicles and
15,6t5.745 pedestrians passed the traffic
squads 40 posts between the hours OF
$50 a. m. and p. m. in one day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-11
Appeal for the Poles.

The Poles of America have sent an appeal to
Premier Asquith asking that the blockade be
suspended and that relief ships, carrying car
goes for Poland, be permitted to pass through
This request made in the name OF humanity,
should be granted without delay. 1t is one Of
the anomalies of war that a submerged people
should be forced to endure the dreadful conse-
quences of conflict that have overtaken Poland
This unhappy land has been overrun by contend
ing armies, bent on errands in which its people
have no part and from whom they can look for
neither sympathy nor succor. No section of the
battle front has been more completely devas-
tated than Poland. whose inhabitants are now
left without food shelter. and subject to still
further trampling from battle Aid in plenty is
promised and ready in America, and the only
question now. that of getting 1t through is put
up TO Asquith.