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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Street Car Smashes Into Tree

score Of passengers were bounced
and jumbled about in their seats and
finally thrown to the floor when Wash
ington Railway and Electric car No. Sc
left the tracks at Fifth and F streets
northwest last night, ran across the
street and smashed into a tree. No pas
sengers were badly hurt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
q S. GOLD TO DEVELOP AFRICA
London Financier Announces Amer.
leans Are to Put in Large Sum.

London. March II-For the first time
American capital is to be used to assist
the development Of gold-mining proper
ties in the Rand district of South Africa
Isaac Lewis, of the banking firm OF
Lewis & Marks announced today that
American financiers have promised finsn-
cial aid TO project for the development OF
properties on a big scale. More than
SIS, 10000 lie involved.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Turkey Seeks Peace, SAYS Rumors

London, March l7.-An exchange
telegraph dispatch from Berne states
that Naby Bey. Turkish Ambassador
to Italy, who negotiated the Turko-
italian peace, has been appointed to-
arrange a separate peace between|
Turkey and the allies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
U-Boat Policy Forced Tirpitz Ont

Amsterdam. March lit is learned
from a high German source that the res
ignation of Admiral Won Tirpitz as Ger
man minister of marine was due to differ
ences with the Kaiser over the German
American submarine controversy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Portugal Greets Allies.

Lisbon. March 1.-THE Portuguese
Parliament sent a message Of greet
ings to the allies today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-18
Throm or cold. and PrcYent orin.

When you feel cold coming on, take LAXATIVE
BRoMo QUININE. II removes cause Of Colds and
Grip. Only One "BRoMo QUININE." z. w
GROVES signature 90 boa. DC.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
MESA DRIVE MAY COST-ONLY $3.50;
MAYOR HAS NEW PLANFOR RIM ROAD
Property Owners Suggest New Course for Scenic Drive
way on the Mesa Which VIII Cost City Nothing
y But Expense of Election to Close
Streets Mayor Declares.

have to be called for the purpose OF
having the people pass on the matter
OF closing certain streets. as provided
for by the state law Of 1913.
Election Costs Only EXPENSE
IF this plan, which is on the point
OF consummation, is carried out the
city viii have d scenic driveway at a
cost only Of an election. which would
not amount 20 more than $3.50
There IS one objection to the drive
way IN that a certain point of il is
loo feet from the rim Of the mesa
But to my mind this makes no dir
ference, as IL saves the city the ex-
pense Of putting in retaining walls:
and, II the property along the rim OF
the mesa were condemned by the CITY.
III all probability the city would have
TO pay from $4,000 to 500. 900 in con-
demnation proceedings. I believe that
IL would be better for the city TO oh
tain II according TO the new plan.
Mayor Thanks ID. Storms
Ny sincere thanks are extended to
D Storms who has aided me in this
ma tier. and while he does not pose as
philanthropist, yet il this plan goes
through he will deserve the Verv
sincerest thanks from the people Of
e PasO
The city would also like TO pur-
chase a block and a half more west
o. Scenic Point. which would give us
a three block park" said the mayor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
TODAYS ADJUSTMENTS


The Cuique's special attraction fo-
today. tomorrow and Sunday will be
Olga PetrOva in The Scarlet Woman"
a Metro wonderplay in six fascinating
acts
The Scarlet Woman was written
especially for Nine Petrova by Aaron
Hoffman the author OF all her latest
successes The feature was directed
by Edward Lawrence. and no expense
was spared TO make IL an artistic and
complete success in every particular
There are scores OF big scenes. includ-
Ing many interesting situations photo
craphed in famous Broadway hos
telry- More than one hundred persons
appear I'm these scenes. which are alb
Soiutely true TO New York cafe life.
Aargery Dale the daughter Of Alan
Dale. the famous dramatic critic -,aI-a=
her debut in motion pictures in this
scene. playlng 2 Small rnIa-AdE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
PREPARE FOR
PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE

III who walk or stand should fortify
their feet by shaking Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder, into their
shess- Il removes and prevents the
soreAsss, smarting and aches that
eorne with Summer days and activity.
L takes the friction from the shoe and
tests the feet over 100000 packages
Hre being used by the troops in the war
bone For acute aches sprinkle Aliens
FoOt-Ease in the FOot-Bath and soak
and rub the feet Sold by Druggists
7nd Department Stores everywhere. CSC.
Don't accept any substitute FREE
Trial Package by mail Address, Allen
5 Olmsted, lie Roy, ". Y-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
SCENIC driveway that win

4 SCENIC driveway that will cost
n the city only the $50 needed
L = the city only the $3.50 needed
BY mayor Tom Lea, according TO an
announcement given out by him Fri
cay morning.
4 have now a petition signed by two
Il the largest property owners whose
property would be affected. asking
that certain change be made in the
road on the rim OF the mesa, and
have the maps prepared showing the
line Of the highway and property af-
fected- Ali that is needed is the sig
IA gures Of about seven property own
'srs Whose property would be affected
viii hold meeting within the next
few days with the persons, explain
Ping TO them the map and showing
them how their property will be af-
Eected.
III they agree. then an election will
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
WORK Of HOUSE
ABOUT FINISHED
Lower Branch of Congress
viii Adjourn From Day to
Day, Waiting on Senate.


Washington. D G. July 14-Demo-
cratic leader Kitchin reported to presi-
dent Wilson today that with the pass
age OF the corrupt practices bill the
house viii have completed the entire
legislative program suggested to con-
gress by the president He asked il
any additional legislation was desired
and Mr. Wilson replied that he was
satisfied with the work done by the
house and had no further recommends
tons.
Mr. Kitchin said the house would
mark time by adjournidE from day to
day until the senate catches up with
its work He estimated that congress
should be able TO adjourn by August o.
The legislative program suggested TO
congress which has been completed by
the house included the Philippine and
Porto Ricau bills. preparedness legisla-
ton, the revenue. Mississippi flood con-
troll shipping. rural credits and con-
servatiOn bills
No Republican Opposition
While representative kitchin was at
the white house, senator Galliuger the
senate minority leader. was announcing
on the floor that Republicans OF that
body never contemplated a filibuster
against government shipping. revenue
or any other legislation pending and
that they would cooperate with the
Democrats to complete the program and
adjourn.
VIII you support the constitutional
amendment for woman suffrage SEN
ator Thomas asked senator Gallinger.
The senator from New Hampshire
will" replied senator GaIlinger, "but I
cannot speak with authority for my
associates regarding that measure"
Wants Compensation Bill Passed.
President Wilson decided today to
write a letter TO majority leader Kern.
Of the senate. urging that special
efforts be made to secure the passage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
SAYS DEFICIT
IS S27. 202.6688
Auditor Masquelette Sub
mits Report on Books of
Collector Watson.

| Sharply censuring the methods en-
| ployed in the office OF VIII L Watson.
| county tax collector, F. G. MasqueIette.
| special auditor. reported 10 the commits
! sioners late Thursday afternoon that a
! deficit OF s2E2O2-OS was shown by Mr..
Watson's books
The books and records in this Of
( flee were found TO be in very poor con-
dition." says the report. we must Sc
severely criticize the methods and pro-
cedures, especially with reference 10
the handling and recording Of cash. II
has not been the custom to balance the
actual cash received. either daily or
periodically, and apparently no effort
was made to deposit in the bank all
collections as received.
No Control Over Cash.
The actual cash in the office was ap-
parently accessible to all deputies
there being no central accounting con
troll either over receipts or disburse-
ments-in other words. no one person
seemed to be held accountable for the
collection and deposit OF all moneys.
DisreEards Auditors SuEgestiOns.
No attention was paid TO the sugges-
lions. and recommendation contained
IN our previous report The collector
mas not complied with the statutes re-
curing him to enter in the fee book
all moneys or fees collected for the ac-
count Of other officers. neither has he
made the quarterly reports OF such col
lectiOns
Old Collections Not Reported.
we may direct your attention 10
such collections prior to December l.
1914, which were not reported or en-
tered by the collector, hence he has not
been charged with same. This should be
done. such fees collected and belong
ing 10 oIher Officers or persons not
paid over within four years must re-
vert 70 the county and be deposited in
the road and bridge fund
Difficult to Secure Information.
We experienced a great deal of diff :
flculty in securing information relative !
perhaps owing to the continued absence !
Of Mr.. Watson This applies particular
" 10 the bank account and the receipts I
issued for the collection OF fees due the ]
county clerk. We called for the pass /
book on June 30. but were unable to
get it. We finally were obliged TO call
on the bank for Information relative TO
Mr. Watson's account. which infOrma-
ton we finally received on July 3. 1916"
Alleges Deficit of 27,2O2-0S.
The report covers the period between
December !, 1914, and July 6. 1916. The
balance to be accounted for on July
is stated to have been S33.11g.5S. OF
which the collector had on hand So
$3.50, leaving a deficit Of S27.2O2.OS-
Mr. MasQuelette's statement is SUD- 3
7lemented b. a detailed list OF the
ash receipts and disbursements and
! comprehensive analysis OF the alleged
ieficit
Demand Bond Made Good.
The commissioners accepted the re-
'ort- ana the county attorney was in
tructed 10 take up the matter Of max
nS good the bond with Mr.. Watson and /
us bOndsmen-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
TEXAS SALOONS DISREGARD
DALLAS "SUNDORND DECISION

Austin. Texas. July 12-Accordinr 70
Information received by the controllers de-
partnent. no attempt Is being made by any
q the saloons In Texas 90 follow the sun
down decision Of the court or civil appeals
az Dallas. that court having held that the
$50 closing law meant sun time and not
standard time
When this decision was rendered. Con-
troler Terrell declared that the retail LIQUOR
dealers would better net follow this ruling
II they wanted 10 retain their liquor IL
ceuses-
The Department has just completed the
Issuance OF about $500 renewal permits which
covered all Of the licenses which expired
on Suly IL There are about $500 saloons
in the state and the other 1000 licenses
expire al other periods OF the year
Makes EN- lay or bust WHAT Our
scratch feed Southwestern Fuel and
Feed Co., 81 n. Ochoa 81. Phone SCI
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
DTSTIN EARNr,r

Dave Crockett" the romantic drama
tnat had such a long and successful run
= stage play. when presented bv
r rank Mayo has been made into a
screen play by the as-Paramount
company with the celebrated Dustin
Farnum in the name part The screen
producuop. while closely following the
stage version. has an added adva1tape
oy reason Of having been staged i'm the
Dpei- Justin Farnum and Winifred
Kingston. who take the part Of ne
lovers are ideally adapted for this line
OF work and succeed in making a
charming and captivating portrayal OF
this famous old play-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
ROY McFADDEN KNOCKED FROM
MOTORCYCLE; LEGS ARE CUT

knocked from his motorcycle when il
was struck by an automobile driven by
y A Lane. at Montana and Dallas
streets Thursday afternoon. Roy Nc
Fadden, a collector Of the Rogers Fur
niture company. sustained a number
Of severe cuts on his legs. he vas
removed TO the New Rolston hospital
at Montana and Piedras street. and he
was reported 10 5e i'm an improved con-
dition Friday morning
According to witnesses Of the acct
dent, McFadden was en- route down
Montana street riding directly behind
an automobile He was not seen BY Mr..
Lane until he attempted to turn into
Dallas street. the automobile striking
the motorcycle and knocking 10 several
feet McFadden vas carried TO the
front porch OF Mrs F. r Burns. Ar
1901 Montana street, and given first
aid treatment by DIT. L. O.. Wftherspoon
until the arrival OF a Peak ambulance
" hen he was removed TO the hospital
The motorcycle was badly damaged.
but the automobile escaped injury.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
a I'D GRECIAN rnnAr-

william Collier. famous Broadway
star. and vivacious Nae Busch are the
principal Fun furnishers in the roIlicI1-
ing Sennett Keystone Better Lat,
Than Never which comes 70 the Gre
cian as a special return showing today
ana tomorrow This comedy Is full
OF the usual almost impossible compli-
cations. which come so fast and furious
that one wonders how in the world III
Is ever going to come out. but the emo
comes sure and swift and 10 the entire
SATISFACTION and merriment OF everv-
BODY As laugh tonic Better Lat.
Ihan Never is a big, full-measure dose.
Adv o9~-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
FATHER OF CAPT. TUSTEN
DIES IN MONTEREY; WAS IS

Capt Frank Tunstsn. commander OF tho
FL Paso G. A. r. post, received a message
Thursday announcing the death Of his
father. r r. Tunsten. at Monterey. Call
fcrnia- on "wednesday afternoon.
Capt Tunsten's father was IS years old
and had lived IN California for the last Is
years. the greater part OF the time a Nom
lerey- Capt Tuuvten visited him there lase
winter his death was caused by paralysis
Tn addition % his son in Fl Paso. the de-
Ceased is survived by F. A. Tunsten. y
shreveport La He was q native OF Wis.,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
PUBLIC LIBRARY SENDS
BOOKS TO CLOUDCROFT

There is a deposit of 100 books from
the FL Paso public library which is
being cared for AT the W. c. a. cot
tage in Cloudcroft- These books are
for the use OF people spending the
summer there.
To persons wishing extra time on
books for vacation reading. the library
issues all II day books for a period
OF four weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
F B. HOUSTON DROPS PISTOL

5. C. Houston was not the wstcbr O,,
~ me Electric building who accident
narrowly escaped a serious accident
: & Houston is a groceryman on
Montana street and says thai ii vas
3 Houston and not himself who
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
lIONITTON

MoNIIlON- Notice is hereby given
tial Jnere has been seized in this col
lection district for violation Of the
= > customs laws. one brown mare
inuie with Mexican brand. which viii
pc sold at auction I'm front of The n
: custom House at 10 a. m. SATURDAY.
! uiN p Any one claiming the 1ro6.
cry Is required TO appear within the
S,ll,-f prescribed by law Zach Lamar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
COMPANY TO
HAVE FL PASO OFFICE

Austin. Texas. July 1f-Permit u
40 business in Texas was granted to-
DAY 10 Bagwen q Co. Of Albuquerol1s
y NJ The capitack stock is so. 900
ana the purpose the accumulation and
Ioan OF money The Texas head01Iar-
tiers are at FL paso
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14

Of the 1IcGilIicuddy compensation bill
Tor government employees injured in the
FEDERAL service and the pending child
labor bill Both measures already have
passed the house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them with a Veil: Remove
Lhem With the nlhlne Bre.crlnrInn.

Them with the Othine Prescription.
This prescription for the removal OF
rreckleS was written by a prominent
physician and is usually so successful
In removing freckles and giving a
clear. beautiful complexion that liz is
sold b. Potter Drug Co. or any drug
gist under guarantee to refund the
money If il falls
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil- get an ounce OF Othine and remove
them Even the first few applications
should show wonderful improvement.
some Of the lighter freckles vanishing
entirely
BE sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine; il is this thar
Is sold on the money back guarantee
advertisements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14

Making money Is not our sole aim.
We desire to make friends. as we 20
through life. We believe our methods
Will do both. Southwestern Fuel and
Feed Co., 5l1 No. OchOa ST. Phone 53i.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-14

Mexican rents a speciality. Phi. 4sOt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-19
Pacific Coast League Star
Hammers Out Two Hits
for Three Bases.
HEATING AND Triple
VICTIMS OF SLUOGER
Yankee Regulars Take Yam
nigaus Into Camp Before
500 Fans of Macon.

Macon, Co.. March Is. Bill Dono-
vans Regulars, thoroughly recovered
from the celebration which the fanni-
gans INDUCED in on s.. PatricA's Day.
resumed their custom OF picking on the
second team this afternoon. l. wGs the
final weekend engagement Of the New
York forces st the local ball park and
about 500 home fans sat in to cheer the
boys along.
Ideal training weather favored the
athletes. and they went through their
work as if they enjoyed il. As the spec
totors also took q lively interest IN
the proceedings, II is perfectly SAFE 70
assert that "a good time was mad by All.
The score Was TO :.
Bill Donovan derived lot Of pleas
uro out Of the pitching form displayed
bv three boxmen vino are being counted
upon to Go considerable work for has
forces during the coming championship
race. Ray Fisher. Ray Heating and
George Mogridge scted as good pitchcc
ers are supposed 10 act, ana most oil
the scoring done against them was
helped along by errors.
Dan Triple. for whose ransom kup-
pert and Hustor tossed out flocN OF
DIS Lass summer h49o
had q fling. but the expensive Daniel
must wait until another day before his
brow can be deckcd With any laurel
But for the chance the Regulars
took on the bases while Triple was In
action the casualties on he vannigan
side might have been much heavier. All
the honors which were not collected by
the pitchers must be passed along 70
Joseph Gedeon, fence buster exIraord-
mary, from the Pacific Coast League.
Joe displayed ell his 1915 tendencies
ms q hitter and was alone responsible
for more runs than the fannigans col
lected. In the second inning Gedeon
rocked tho LETT field barrier for q triple
While Ray Heating was pitching, and in
the sixth lie greeted Triple with an
other three-base wallop, which sailed
over Don Browns head in centre. lie
scored after both hits and counted also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-19
Kelly AmdzeS Galveston
with His Marvellous Arm

their customary brother act on the
mound. They can 90 through with It
now absolutely without rehearsal.
Schuppie goes along nicely for few
innings, and then issues some vases,
allows few hits and the opposition
makes a few runs. His calls for help
arc answered by the indomitable
Schaucr To-day Ferdic allowed two
hits and gave two bases on balls, but
he mixed them UP ell in the fourth
frame, and two runs came over and
made the score tie. Schauer took up
the business OF pitching in the sixth
inning and was effective.
Schauer allowed only one hit, but he
made two wild pitches Immediately af-
terward, and the runner got TO third,
10 score on az infeld out.
Artie Fletcher was right 81 his best
a. shortstop. and the fans may be rea-
sonably sure that Doom Knight of the
Crimson Crest. will be in the battle
front this season, ready 70 share the
burden Of catching with Bill Rariden.
Charlie caught his usual stylish,
heady game. and gathered unto himself
u nice clean single TO left field
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-19
NO SEATS SOLD
ON FIGHT NIGHT
State Approves Plans for
Handling Crowd at
Big Bout.

Plans for handling the crowds ex-
pcctcd for the willard Moran fight at
Madison Square Garden next Saturday
night have been completed. In order
to simplify the work of the police no
tickets Will be sold on the night of tho
battle. Ambitious gate crushers will
find il difficult to get within reach OF
the entrances.
Fire Commissioner Adamson has
dampened the spirits of the picture
writer's. lie mas announced thst no
smoking will be permitted in the Gar
den that night Consequently, the ven
cradle but always picturesque state
men. that "the two men were battling
beneath pail OF tobacco smoke will
be missing. Il will be q smokeless bat
tie.
The Boxing Commission is now sa.-
jsned with everything and everybody
connected with the bort. Chairman
NCnck Gas issued proclamation,
ukasc or something Of the sort, to thai
effect The WenckOnian edict reads 20
this effect:
"The show corporation which is con-
Quoting the bout has shown every de-
sire 10 comply with our wishes in re-
gard 20 H. SO much has been said and
written o. the bout that the commits
sion has been very careful 10 insist
upon arrangements which would pre-
clude, 50 fer a. possible, any criticism
which would hurt boxing in this s,ate.
For instance. the rule against smok-
ing. The rule against smoking, We
have been told, will be strictly en-
forced next Saturday night.
I'VE are also in accord with the ar
rangements whereby no tickets will be
sold on the night OF the fight. thereby
preventing u Jam in front and around
tho Garden. The policing of the
streets 20 insure order. We have been
informed, will be- very thorough.
The sale Of seats has actually
passed the 100000 mark, and there re-
main about $4,000 worth Of paste
boards in the boX Office. The 81 and
81 seats will 90 on sale next Thursday.
We are satisfied with the arrangements
in the Garden and with the selection
OF the referee The Boxing Commits
sion is as anxious as tho promoters TO
see that the bout reflects credit on the
law permitting boxing in this state
Chairman Wenck, when asked about
the rumors Of exorbitant prices de-
nsnded and paid for tickets. stated
that he had heard OF the matter, but
that the fight management had con-
sistently abided by the prices adver-
tiscd and in no case had raised its de-
mands
81 have heard" said Wcnck, "of q
United States Senator paying $1,000
for q box. know that certain Judge
has paid $50 for his chair, and that
Mayor OF New England city is re-
ported to have paid exorbitsnt prices
for his seats But this has been the
result of outsiders getting the tickets
and demanding big price for their
Sagacity. The Garden management is
not responsible for that state OF sf-
fairs.
$50 far az the commission has been
able 20 watch things every prccaution
has been taken 20 prevent any scandal.
and | believe the fight promoters have
lent more than a willing hand