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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
SEVEN. STEAMERS
 SUNK BY SUBS.
SUBMARINE WARFARE RESUMED
Two British, Two Norwegian, Two Victims of German Undersea War ships This Week.

LONDON, Nov. 18.-Lloyds today reports the sinking of seven steam ships during the past week by Ger man submarines. The British steam ships Mattarrazzo and Trevarrack, the Norwcg,an steamers Vega, Tors dal, the Greek steamers Styliana Be- bis and Ivannis and the Italian steam CT Sangiovauni, are cfficially reported as having been victims of the subma- rine warfare.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
Printers Testify in Court

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1S.-Com- posing room employees of the Los Angeles Times were, called to the stand today to tell of the explosion which killed twenty fellow workers and destroyed the Times building on October 1, 1910, at the forenoon ses- sion of David Caplan's trial for mur- der in connection with the disaster. Twisted steel beams from the. ruined building, used in previous trials of the Times dynamiters. were in court as exhibits.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
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WHITE AND NEGRO
 ROB SPOKANE BANK

SPOKANE Nov. 1S.--Two robbers. one a white man and the other a negro, attempted to hold up the cashier of the. Union Park bank here today. Frank Margart, groceryman. who entered the bank was shot by the robbers, who then fled. They were captured later near the bank.
 Margart is believed to be serious ly wounded.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
COST OF DYING IS
 ALSO GOING UP

NEW YORK, Nov. 18.-The Eu- ropean war is held responsible for the increase in the cost of burial supplies and a consequent advance announced today by undertakers for funeral services. Owing to the war, it was said undertakers' hardware, name plates and coffin handles has risen in price from 20 to 40 per cent. The cheapest coffins cost $5 more than formerly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
Senator Borah Improving

CHICAGO Nov. 1S.-United States Senator Vim. E. Borah, of Idaho. who was taken i'll at Fond Du Lac, Wis, several days ago, while cam paigning in the state for the repub- lican national ticket and compelled to cancel his speaking engagements, arrived in Chicago today and said he felt so much improved in health that he expected to resume his tour after a days rest
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
HOLD CONFERENCE
 ON. SUB POLICY
LONDON REPORT FROM BERNIE
Story Is Sent Out that the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Visited Berne to Confer With German Chancellor.

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-A report from Berne, Switzerland, states that the Austrian Foreign Minister, Baron von Burian, has visited Berne for a con- ference with the German Chancellor regarding the continuance of the Ger man submarine policy, and thus avoid a rupture with the United States. It is said that the Premier is reported to have asserted he had received a verbal warning that President Will sons patience was exhausted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
CHRISTMAS SHIP TO SAIL FOR SYRIA

NEW YORK. Nov. 1s.-lt was an poqnced here today. by the: American National Red Cross that, 8 Christmas ship, a United States naval. collier. will sail from this port about Decem- Der 1, carrying 5000 tons of food and 1000 tons of clothing for war sufferers in Armenia and Syria. The destination of the collier will be Be- irut, Syria.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
GERMAN PRINCES WILL !.
 LOSE BRITISH TITLES

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-Premier As quith told the house of commons yesterday that the government would a bill providing for the re- moval from the peerage of those members of the house of lords. for instance, German princes, who are now in arms against the Allies"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
OPEN AIR MOVIES ITO AID 7
 IN. SECURING RECRUITS

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S.-In an attempt to rouse interest among prospective recruits -opep air movies are to be used here tomorrow night by the army recruiting service. Typi- cal scenes of army life will be flashed on screen on a down town side street. The display will be taken on a tour of the state later.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
ALASKA sTEAMsHR COMPANY
 TO INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK

SEATTLE. Nov. 17.-At a meet ing of the stockholders of the Alaska Steamship Company held yesterday. it was voted to increase the capital stock of the company from s3,0OO,- 900 to s4.5Oo,ooO as recommended by the board of directors short time ago. .f
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
'Dewey's Old Ship Busy.

CHARLESTON, s. C., Nov. D. The old cruiser Olympia, Dewey's flagship at Manila Bay, was commis- stoned yesterday for active service here with Capt. B., B. Bierer com ,manding, She will become the flag ship of the cruiser squadron in De- minican waters, supplanting the transport Prairie.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
FRESNO PHYSICIAN GETS
 27 YEARS IN SAN QUENTIN

. SAN JOSE. Cal, Nov. 17.-Dr. A. L. Gibson, who was recently found guilty by jury of murder in the second degree for the death of Mrs. Madeline Silveria, following crim- inal operation, was sentenced yester- day to 27 years in San Quentin pris- on. Gibson's motion for new trial was denied.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18

A German medical authority main, tains that 15 minutes exposure to the suns rays during an aeroplane flight at high attitudes will kill all the tu-i berculosis germs in a mans system.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
ROOSEVELT AND. WIFE
 WILL GO TO THE FIJIS

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-It was an nounced here this morning that Col Roosevelt and his wife would leave next month for the Fiji islands to re- cuperate from the strenuous .labors of the campaign just completed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
Bread Goes to 15 Cents.

Bread Goes to 15 Cents.
 HELENA, Mont, Nov. 9.-Bread advanced to IS cents a loaf or two for quarter in Helena today. The price has been 10 cents or three for a quarter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-18
$1 a; Dozen for Eggs Is Prophesied.

$1 a Dozen for Eggs Is Prophesied.
 PITTsBURG. Nov. 1S.-Fresh country. eggs are now selling at 75 cents a dozen an advance of 25 cents in the last week, and of more than 100 per cent since October. 1915. Dealers predict that eggs will be sell ing at $1 dozen before the middle of winter and perhaps go even higher.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
.INSURANCEFRAUD
To Be REVEALED

Creston. Ia. Sept 26.-The operations
OF a large gang Of insurance swindlers
who are said to have been working in
the middle west for the last nine years
are about to be brought to light by
the arrest Of a number OF its members
Recently Mrs Lille Lewis. OF Sewal,
Ia, an alleged member Of the band.
pleaded guilty in the United States
court 10 conspiracy and was sentenced
to two years Imprisonment This il is
said. was to protect the rest OF the gang
BY preventing a trial Of the cases Since
then more evidence has been obtainei
and II became known here today in
oictments have been returned against
another woman and two men Their
names have not yet been made public
One means Of swindling insurance
companies which was often used was
the presentation OF the carcass of a
worthless horse with the claim that il
was a valuable one which had been in
sured for a large amount and had been
struck BY lightning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
ISIT JUST A Cold?
e PasO People Should Ask Themselve.
This Question

Don't say It's just a cold"
It may turn into backache. rheumatic
aches. achy joints
Or other serious sickness that comes
from weak kidneys.
Colds are due to congestion.
Congestion makes the kidneys over
work to filter the blood.
Colds often leave the kidneys weak.
First break the cold;
Then use Doan's Kidney Pills to
avert the kidney dangers.
Let this FL Paso resident tell you
about them.
W A Haigh, carpenter. 713 Lee St,
FL Paso. says: Ny back began to
trouble me and I think the annoyance
was brought on by a cold. which set
tied in my kidneys I had dull pains
across the small OF my back, which
bothered me considerably. I heard
Doan's Kidney Pills highly spoken Of
and got a box from the Octavia Drug
Store They entirely removed the pains
and have had no kidney trouble
since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr..
Haigh had. Foster-Nnburn Co. Props.
Buffalo. n Y.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27

ELEGATES to the annual state
convention Of the Daughters Of
Il the American Revolution were
elected by the Rebecca Stoddert chap
ger Of the D. A R. at a called meeting
held the first Of the week at the home
Of Mrs H. ". Broaddus. on Boulevard
The delegates elected were Mesdsmes
L L Robinson. regent, Mary Ross
Kiester, H H Stark and Lee Orndorff
The alternates elected were Aiesdames
G. F. Hawks. Carolyn Evans. ] R Nc
Leod and Lee Jones The convention
viii be held in November at Fort
Worth. The Rebecca Stoddert chapter
will hold its meetings this year in the
D. A r room Of the Woman's club
building and as the club is not vet
completed the first meeting Of the year,
which was 10 have been held on Oc
tober . has been indefinitely post
poned and will be announced later
The usual weekly meeting of the
Fl PasO Equal Franchise league viii be
held Thursday afternoon at the office
of H. P. Corbin. 623 Mills building, in
stead of the chamber Of commerce,
which is the regular meeting place OF
the league These meetings viii be
held at this place until after the In
ternational Soil Products exposition
spending the summer in New York
city and Mrs Horace A Lay. who has
also been east all summer will be the
principal speakers OF the afternoon,
talking on the various phases Of suf-
frage work that came under their OBJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
The GOSSIP CORNER
Bv RUTH MONRO AUGUR.

I their owners moods. II you want 70
I see someone having a hugh lot OF en-
! jOyment in living without letting on
| very much about il. watch Lieut. Frit7
! =. Lindh's eyebrows,
Why are certain Of the Massachu-
sets National Suardsmen looking so
woehegone and glum2 Why have they
suddenly lost all interest in social
frOlics. they that were only a few days
. ago looked upon as the leaders Of the
society men Of the brigade2 Why II IS
I that the only time they brighten up
and take interest in life is at mail call .
The answer OF course. you've guessed
it. THE girl has gone back to the Uni
versity of Texas. TO devote her time
thoughts and attention to deep study.
while her desperate admirers lanquish
behind
Dorothy Williams. Helen Stewart.
Birdie krupp and Jane Burgess, the
ringleaders Of fun and sports in their
particular set Of school girls. are all
going TO be out Of town this winter
and they are most assuredly going to
be sOrely missed The rest Of the crowd
depended upon them TO a great extent
TO start things, and they we're equal to
finish everything they started. too.
Taxing prominent part in all their
school activities with a splendid school
spirit they were the leaders there as
well as in the social activities outside
or SchOOL Helen and Dorothy have al
ready gone. and Birdie and Jane viii be
leaving next week.
Katherine Harper was frisking about
the other dav in an awfully becoming
blue frOck. with a blue hat Of the exact
same shade. One dominating color for
the whole costume is usually becoming
TO most people and is certainly more
pleasant to see than the color medleys
some folks deck themselves in
High school students are in the
Watchful waiting state for the compile
ton Of the street car line which will
take them TO the new building. The
poles marking the way the car track
will pass represent all OF the street car
line there is at present. so the pupils
have to trudge many blocks uphill
through the deep dusty road to school.
This has side Of real tragedy. too.
for how is a susceptible youth going
20 impress the girl Of his latest crush.
with his virtues as a dapper model Of
young masculine perfection. when he
looks like a Charley Chaplin imitation
Of AlkaH Ike by the time he has waded
through the dust and landed at SCHOOL,
Now don't laugh at the dear young
things. those first love affairs are
usually much more real and poignant
than after they get the habit when they
are older.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
.El Pasoans Awau.

Miss Carmen Gillian, OF FL Paso. was
at La Mesa for few days visit.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence $. Pickerell
have gone to California for a visit Of
several weeks at the beaches.
Miss jamie StolarOff viii leave shortly
for New York City to continue har
studies in the Benjamin school
W A Leach leaves today for Phoe-
nix, Ariz.. where he Will join his moth
er- Mrs J b Leach, TO make his home
there.
". K. Brown. Of the high school
teaching staff. has been called TO Fort
Worth by the death of his father. which
occurred Monday.
Miss Genevieve Bannell left TUESDAY
for Chambersburg. Penn, where she
viii enter the Penn Hall school Mrs
W L Hawkins and her daughter. Miss
Grace Hawkins. left on the same train
Tor Baltimore, Nd. where Miss Haw-
kins will enter Goucher college
J ;. Curtiss. OF Curtiss. Manning &
company. and ". W Lawhon. OF
Douglas. Ariz-. left today on the Golden
state limited for New York. where
they will attend TO bringing out the
santa Rita Development company stock
on the New York market Mr. Curtiss
and Mr. Lawhon expect TO be gone
about two weeks.
Mrs. T. J. Stafford and Mrs J. J.
Platt viii leave Thursday for Topeka.
kans, where they will be Joined in
short time by Mr. Stafford The three
VIII tnen start on an extended trip
through the east visiting in Chicago.
New York, Boston and Washington d
{ Mrs Stafford is a graduate OF the
National Park school of Washington
and she viii visit there for a short time
Lney viii return by boat TO New Or
leans- VISITING there and in Mr.. stat
lords home in Alexandria. la. and also
IN Houston They will be away for
about two months
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
Part;es.

Mrs f r. Lee and Mrs J. B Clement
entertained recently with a mfscellan-
eous shower complimentary to Miss
Winnie Nay Marks whose marriage 10
W A. Baltic will occur in the near
future Miss Marks received many
beautiful and useful presents Refresh
ments were served The following
guests were present Misses Winnie
Nav Marks Mia Leslie. Mary Leslie.
Lillian Rhodes, Chloe Symes and Fran %
els Wst- Messrs ". A Baltic. Julius
Olsen. J. : Danielson. Chas- hitchel.
F. jolly and Robert Lee. Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Mcknight. Mr.. and Mrs J. 3. elem
ent. Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Green and Mrs.
May Rhodes.
Mrs. NJ. o. stockmeyer entertained
recently at her home in Sunset
Heights with a surprise party as a
farewell for Miss Guadalupe Herman
DEE. who returns to chihuahua soon.
AS the guest Of honor is fond OF tennis.
the decorations OF the room were sug-
gestive Of this game, and the tables,
where the game OF hearts was played.
were each decorated with a miniature
tennis scene The score cards were
racket shaped and the favors were
diminutive tennis rackets and balls
Miss Octavia StOckmeyer won the first
prize for the girls and Alfonso Larriba
for the men Hiss Emma Monies and
Edward Hernandez received the cOnso-
lation prizes The guest OF honor was
presented with vanity case.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
Weddings.

Miss Nellie Thomas and Walter E
Thayer were married Tuesday evening
in the chapel OF the Church OF St
Clement Rev Henry Easter performed
the marriage ceremony, which was at
tended only by few OF the most init
mate friends OF the young people. The
groom is the son OF Mr. and Mrs " r
Thayer. They will make their home in
FL Paso.
George Freeman. a Las Cruces mer-
chant, surprised his friends Monday by
returning from 2 visit to FL Paso with
a bride Mr. Freeman and Miss NOrian
Henderson. OF Nicksburg- Miss. were
married in 81 Paso by Rev. Q X Camp
bell, Of the Highland Park Methodist
church. the wedding occurring Saturday
al noon Mrs Freeman. five years ago.
was a resident Of Las Cruces. living
with htr brother.
Miss Mildred Churchill Hughes and
Julius Sterling Daniels viii be married
Thursday evening at the home OF the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs Frank
Ellsworth Hughes. in Palms Court Rev
Charles L Overstreet will perform the
ceremony. The wedding VIII be very
quiet. with only the relatives and most
intimate friends present Dr. Daniels
and his bride will make their home in
the Hatred apartments. on Boulevard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
ELECT DELEGATES TO STATE MEETING
BY RUTH MONRo AUGUR.

servatiOn- In the evening the Fran
chise league will be in charge Of the
program, to be given at the base hos
pital. Fort Bliss, for the entertain
ment of the convalescent soldiers. Mrs.
r. 2. Corbin is the program chairman.
Mrs. Jack Burton will sing; Miss Lois
McChesney. DR.. Helen Corinne Nc
earthly and Mrs. H A Taylor wills give
readings; Miss Lois Shaw viii perform
a fancy dance. Mrs. Georgia Ferguson
viii give whistlinE solos and Miss
Margaret Price viii present a fancy
dance.
Glasses in parliamentary law. his
tory, literature, economies. Spanish,
first aid to the injured and other sub
jects are being organized in the Young
WOmen's Christian associati ton. 10 be
gin the first week of October. Richard
F. Burgess viii instruct the class in
parliamentary law and as ne is an
authority on this subject this class is
expected TO be of special interest TO all
club and organization workers and
business women. 4. r Jones. assist
ant principal of the high school. viii
ing, IT.. viii have classes in either
economics or literature Dr. Paul
Gala CHER will probably be the teacher
Of the first aid to the injured class
Mrs. Irene Shirley Frickelton viii be
the director Of the dramatic club work
Officers Of the woman's guild Of the
church of st. Clement were elected at
the meeting Tuesday afternoon. held in
Kendrick hall Mrs. Homan c. Myles
was elected president; Mrs. Horace ".
BrOaddus, vice president; Mrs. John 3.
Watson, second vice president: Mrs.
George Rogers, third vice president;
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
CATCH JUDGES
ALLEGED SLAYER

Birmingham. Ala. Sept 26.-David D.
Overton, accused OF the murder Of pro-
bate judge W T. LAWYER. in Huntsville.
last June, was arrested today at smith
vile. Tenn The murder Of judge Law
Ter in June marked the climax Of bitter
political troubles in Huntsville and is
generally believed to have been respon-
sihle for two suicides in the town
shortly afterwards
The state militia was called out at
one time and remained in Huntsville
two weeks Overton disappeared from
his home June L and the search for
him has been over the entire south and
in Canada
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
GREAT PREPARATIONS MADE
FOR FIREMEN'S FIRST BALL

All arrangements have been perfected
for the first annual ball Of the local
Firemen's Benefit association to be
held Thursday night at the Fraternal
Brotherhood hall. Overland and oregon
streets 4 report that the ball was
TO be given Friday night was denied by
the firemen. there having been some
misunderstanding about the date Of the
affair. which was scheduled for Sep
TENDER IS
The membership committee Of the as
ISOLATION has been working faithfully
for the past few days in an effort to
get everything in readiness for the
great crowd Of guests that are expected
TO attend the ball. the grand march
OF which viii start promptly at s
o'clock.
Among the guests will be mayor Tom
Lea, the city councilmen. and officers
of the FL Paso military district.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27

day evening by Mrs. Marie Tobias Fol-
lowing the dinner, the guests VIII mo-
tor TO the West Ysleta Country club
dance. Those in the party will be
Misses Hartmann, Margaret Bryan,
Mary Stedman, Frances Earle, Mrs. c.
A Hartmann. Mr.. and Mrs W. p. SchU-
macher. Donald Hartmann. Lieut. E.
Bow, Lieut. W l. CJnnel. Lieut. VIII
liam Wallace and Lieut. Jack Hutchi-
SON
Mrs. George T. Morgan entertained
Tuesday with an informal afternoon
tea at her home in the Masonic tenn
pie in honor Of Mrs Mary Webb, who
leaves today for California to make her
home there, and also in honor OF Mrs
A. NJ Beville, who has come here from
Clarendon. Texas. to spend the winter
Orange and red nasturtiums and lilies
decorated the rooms attractively- The
guests were MeSdames Mary Webb. A
NJ Beville, H L Stevens. F H Terrell,
D. W Harrington. F. R Lattimer, c. L
Gillespie, d. r BIankenship, L. Rey-
nOlds. A Mcmillan. O. D. Butler. r Mil
hgan, F E Stevenson, William Keilar.
p F. Ebert, H B. Ogg. : 7. Cross and
Miss Eta Beville, Miss D'Laural Beville
and Miss Martha Blankenship, assisted
the hostess in entertaining
Miss Eva Silverman, whose marriage
10 Albert Kleinberger Will occur in the
early winter. and Miss Hannah Vein
stem, who is visiting HI. and Mrs. Reu-
ten Weinstein, will be the guests Of
honor at a luncheon bridge party. to
be given Friday afternoon BY Mrs. J.
StOlarOff. al the tea rooms on Montana
street. Miss Silverman. Miss Vein
stein and Mrs. Karl Goodman. of Los
angeles. a recent bride. viii be the
guests Of honor at a luncheon to be
given on Monday at Hotel Paso del
Norte by Mrs. Maurice Goldoft and Mrs
Nathan Goldoft-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27
ards.

The 500 club was entertained by Mrs.
Harry G. Buchoz Tuesday afternoon at
her home on North Virginia street The
prize winners were Mesdames c. h
Bussing, N H Fliey, and J. 3. Thew
Mrs. Earl MaxOn viii be the next host
ess of the club.
Mrs A s Cochran was the hostess
at an informal bridge party Tuesday
afternoon, given at her home on Mon
tana street Mesdames W 7. Hixson,
o. 4. Baum and R l. Ramev were the
prize winners Following the games. a
two course luncheon was enjoyed. The
guests were Mesdames b II Worsham.
Dora Mcdaniel R L Ramey, 0. Il.
Baum, William Elliott, F. r. Hunter,
VIII s. Crombie. Winchester Cooley,
Charles H Leavell, Zach T. White. W.
L Gaines. Homan G Myles, c. H Fin
ley, NJ O. Wright. ". Z Miller, ". ".
Turney. R. B. HOman, ". L Foxworth,
Frank Feuille, jr.. James T. Bowen, and
Myron Harris, Of New York, and Miss
Gladys Johnson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-27

Mrs n. 4. Meisel. secretary. and Mrs.
c. NJ Lyman, treasurer. The guild
viii meet again next Tuesday TO plan
the work for the year.
There viii be q meeting OF the Mex
lean village committee Of the Woman's
club at the chamber of commerce
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. to
complete the plans for this feature OF
sition-
The Aid society of the First Con-
gregational church viii meet Thurs
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs
Roger L. Conant 13S Tobin place
There viii be a meeting Of st. Pat
noon at 3 o'clock at the home OF Miss
n g Doyle. S07 Epson avenue.
An interesting program was given
Tuesday afternoon by the social service
committee OF the WOman's Missionary
society Of Trinity Methodist church.
in the church parlors. Mrs. 8. s Birch
charge of the program. Mrs J. c.
Ballard and Mrs. H y. Miller sang
duet Miss Eta Heflin talked on set
tlement work Miss Virginia Booth
gave the scripture lesson and Mrs.
I. y. Winans led the opening prayer.
The meeting was well attended.
Next Tuesday. October >. viii be
Blue Box day at St. Clements for the
woman's auxiliary to the board OF mis-
sions. The custodian. Mrs. Carl Smith
of the blue boxes, expects to leave for
the triennial convention in St Louis
about October 1e.