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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

1.-THE western half Of the early even
ing sky for March presents the
most beautiful consultations in
the heavens and as an added attrac-
tion TO this gorgeous setting it viii
be studded with the planetary gems
Jupiter. Venus, Saturn and Mars Nep-
tune is also in the field of view in
Cancer. but IL is a telescope object
only, being Of the eighth magnitude.
By the last of the month Jupiter Will
be too near the sun to be seen.
Andromeda is dropping below the
northwestern horizon and soon viii be
followed by the winter consultations.
In our zenith is Cancer with its Won
derful star cluster, the Bee Hive, a
beautiful telescope object in the small
est telescope and interesting in a field
or opera glass. East of this is the con-
stellation Leo in which we find that
well known. formation Of stars, The
Sickle" The end star in the handle of
which is the striking first magnitude
star Regulus, whose brilliance is
dimmed at this time by the ruddy Mars,
a short distance west Of it Virgo is
creeping up the eastern Sky, and an
hour later than our map is arranged
for, Spica, the sparkling first magni-
tude star Of this constellation, VIII
come into view Spica marks the wheat
heads held in the left hand Of Virgo.
Spica has a companion star which is
immeasureably distant from us, beyond
lne range OF the most pOWeIlul lele-
scope, and was discovered only by
means Of the spectrosccpe. It was while
Hipparchus was plotting the position
of the visible stars that he found a
slight discrepancy between the places
given to Spica by himself and another
Greek astronomer, who had observed
about a hundred and fifty years earlier
which led to the discovery Of what is
now known as Procession of the Equi-
noXes.
The Sea Serpent.
Hydra, the Sea Serpent, draws half
Of its great length across the sky this
month. its head being directly below
Cancer. This constellation is about
one hundred degrees in length and will
not come fully into view in the early
evening until next month. The Egyp-
tians are said to have found in IT a
celestial counterpart Of the Nile. It
has only one conspicuous star-Alph-
ard. which will be found below the
head.
The Great Dipper is now coming
finely into view swinging around from
the northeastern sky To those having
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
PInnetnrv ConfIgurntIon.

March /, p. m.-Mercury greatest
elongation west % degrees 6 minutes
March 1, S:G9 p. m.-Mercury and
moon in conjunction; Mercury south So
minutes.
March 2, :32 g. m.-Uranus and moon
in conjunction; Uranus south 1 degree
81 minutes.
March 4, 6:52 p. m.-Mercury and
Uranus in conjunction; Mercury south
S minutes.
March 5, 1908 p. m.-Jupiter and
moon in conjunction; Jupiter south s
degrees minutes.
March 7, 500 a. MENUS and moon
in conjunction; Venus south 4 degrees
so minutes.
March 10. 1853 a m.-Mercury in
ApheliOn.
March II, 1852 a m.-Saturn station
airy.
March II, 1852 a. m.-Jupiter greatest
helinOcentric latitude south.
March 10, 1855 a. m.-Saturn and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

Mars is finely placed for observation
this month between the consultations
Leo and Cancer. It can easily be dis
tinguished by its strikingly red color.
1t was at opposition last month and is
now recedng from the earth.
Jupiter will be very low in the west
the first of the month and viii be lost
to view in the suns rays the latter part
OF the month.
Saturn is still finely placed for OBJ
servatiOn in Gemini. 1t will be in quad
nature with the sun, 30 degrees east,
on March 80, and will be on the merid-
ian about sunset
Uranus is in the morning sky in Cap
ricornus.
Neptune Is favorably placed for OBJ
servatiOn in Cancer. It will be on the
meridian at $3.50 p. m. on the first and
at 1880 p. m. on the 31st.
The sun crosses the equator, going
north. On March 90 at 5;S9 p. m, and
spring commences.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26

moon in conjunction; Saturn south 2
degrees As minutes.
March 49, p m.-Mars in Aphelion,
March Il. GIG p. m.-Neptune and
moon in conjunction; Neptune south 81
minutes.
March IS, SAB p. m.-Mars and moon
in conjunction; Mars north 4 degrees
Is minutes.
March 20. 3:39 p. m.-Sun enters
Aries, spring commences
March %, 5.32 a. m.-Mars stationary.
March 29, 11;17 a. m.-Uranus and
moon in conjunction; Uranus south I
degree 90 minutes.
March 80. 11:52 a. m.-Mercury great
est heliOcentric latitude south.
March so, 1852 p. m.-Saturn in quad
nature with sun, 80 degrees east.
March 81, S;52 a. MENUS in peri.
heliOn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
RECEIVERSHIP is ASKED
FOR BANK IN SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 26.-In a pe-
tition filed in the district conrt ~
Friday, stockholders of the Federal
Bank and Trust company asked fine
appointment Of a receiver. The nett
ton contained serious charges against
the Officers Of the bank as individuals
and collectively.
Hearing was set for March 4. The
bank was closed several dave eeo b,,
the attorney generals DEPARTMENT
pending an investigation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-26
March NIonn Phnres.

March 3. S:O7 p. m.-New moon.
March II, 1:43 p. m.-First quarter.
March 10, 1896 a. m.-Full moon.
March 90, 9:32 a. m-Last quarter.
The moon will be at apogue on
March u, and at perigee on March 26.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
METHODS OF LO0TlNG
BANK ARE DESCRIBED

FORT SMITH, Ark. Sept. 16.-E.
l.. Richardson, bookkeeper in the
dciunct American National bank which
failed to open It's doors on March rs.
testified today in federal court TO the
alleged methods employed in looting the
institution, in the trial OF r. w. N.
Boone, president OF the bank, charged
with making false report, TO the comp.
troller OF the currency, OF conspiracy
and Of embeIilement
Richardson testified that within
forty minutes after II. L, Machen, q no.
tional bank examiner began the en-
animation Of the institutions books Ne
was given note he believed 10 have
been written by +, N, Dickinson. o..
sistant cashier directing him 10 credit
three accounts with total OF $751; 10
make the cash book balance The no>e
which was introduced a. evidences,
was given Maehen by Richar isou n.
fore the bank was closed. Dieksaseo
has been convicted in eounectiou VisS
the banks failure
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26

Wal jbs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
WANTED, BIDS AND PROPOSALS
In Answering Ads. Please Mention Times.
NOTICE
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
GrIInnI. nIfII .ntNn

NOTICE.
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SCHOOL BUILDING.
Notice Is hereby given that on tho nth
day OF October. 1915, a. the hour OF
1000 o'clock n. m, nj thu office Of the
County Clerk OF Oklahoma County, In
the Court House In Oklahoma City, said
County, the Board of County Commits
s'oners Of Oklahoma County. Oklahoma,
VIII receive sealed bids for the construe-
ton Of n school building, to he cU,struct-
cd under the Separate School Laws of
the state OF Oklahoma, same to be con-
structed according TO plans and spccifi.
cations now on file In tho office Of said
where same may he inspected and cs-
companied by certified check for 10 per
cent Of such bid, and to he for the us.
Of Oklahoma County, n such bid be ac.
cepted and such bidder fails or refuses TO
enter Into q contract therefor, and give
bond In such amount NJ may be fIred
ny said Board OF County Commissioners
for the faithful performance Of said con :
tract Bond Ia he approved by the Ros rd
Of County Commissioners
BOARD reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids.
Said building 10 he constructed and
completed to turn key Job not later
than March 1. 1917
r. |. SHELDON.
Chairman BOARD Of County Comm,ssiop.
ers Of Oklahoma County. Okla.
m M CORNELIUS.
County Clerk, Oklahoma County.
Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
HOMES
s, n, BROWN

HAS splendid homes In the siiss ana
700 Baum bldg Wal ial3
A BARGAIN In a modern bungalow: IN
built-in features; strictly up-to-Aats;
northwest OF city: close to Classen Hivd.
Price $4,000 for quick sale. Phone ".
?0ls or call At 20 Terminal Arcade.
BUILDING SIZE. 56Iil6 north 'front.';
splendid location In 800 block EGat
Twelfth; price $3.50. Another In TIE
soo sv"r, ,,ocn n,'S west h,Sn'esnth sositc. sosth
decker, sl2 Am. Natl Bank wal IFS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
Burton's Bio Tent,

Burton1 blp Tent
beautiful southern play, Kentucky
toms big tent The characters n de
play are drawn from the mountain aAh
'Plue GRASS" districts OF Kentucky. The
recetrack scene In realistic and exciting.
Fair visitors will receive q hearty WeI.
come. "wednesday night. Hearts Adrift.s
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
IN Answering Ads ri-ss. M.o,ion IImss
HOME BARGAINS

etc fine home. slao f,c-room modern.
three full lots. ON " ljth street weft
Belle l-le car line. for y 600 on cosy
terms; wo have number ~ good bar
galns that viii not last but a Few DAYS
". " JOYCE.
Wal t0s 50i-3 Baum Rldg
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26

trsclsss stock ranch well improved well watcrad; $50
am acres well improved splendid grass AMI water price
$50 acres well well wstered: price SO per acre
fnr la on
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
BUILDING MATERIALS AND
LUMBER.

q In Answering Ads. Please Mention Time.
NIW and used lumhSr. garages poul-
try houses; MI Kinds fence and posts
a20 = Waller Wal i3p
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
OUT OF CITY,
In Answering Al. Please Mention rime~


GARAGE in first olsss location and husi.
ness for sale a. right price: for m.
formation write Tho Mou1ingo Agency,
fnirvlcw. Okla
lNNESTMEST Wanted manage, general
store, win invest 81 ooO to s. mo Isaac
y. Powell Perry, Kan
LOCATION for general merchandise store
wanted Address Powell a PARK Perry
Kan
BLACKSMITH shop and tools for sale
bargain. G. " Frcdrokson, Murtaufh
Idaho
FOR SALE-A No ! hardware and i'm
plcmeut business In Hardtucr Kan
large territory large German trade. fine
location, II YOU want an tshllshed bus
lucss that will mako you money right
nom th" start. investigate this Sec
l.. u. Benton at Peoria Tractor exhibit
on Fair grounds or Lee Huckins hotel or
address BENTON 4 Ives. Kowa, Kan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
In Answering Adj. Please Mention Tines.
NOT ICE

seven room ootsse two modern
apartments. rent, W Sn; clo.. In on
East 9Th 81 hni lt0 acres on land In
Usage County. rifht m the oil field both
clear, price S. .0hf, Want 10 sschsnse for
home Phone VA $50 Or call al Room
a3o. lee Ride hufricht
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
Folly.

Beginning today the Favorits Sertet
OF singers and musicians. which Appeared
last summer AZ the Colcord AirdofnA, viii
become an established feature Of folly
programs First-run feature and comedy
photoplays will be presented in slgHt.
reel programs. six times daily. Tho IA
each day. 2i6. I o'clock, 7.W and 3
o'clock. Mary Mac Laren In Wanted.
A Home a beautiful nve-sct nlusbird
drama. is the chief screen attraction TO.
day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
REAL ESTATE WANTED.
In Answering Ads. Please Mention Time.
WANTED

For BALE Close IN. modern apartment,
good location g. 500 rash will handle
Maple $50 Mrs. Douglas, 52i w. Eighth
ST
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
Liberty.

Liberty crowds are growing nightly a.
is the popularity OF "Ali for q 0lri." tho
brilliant five-act musical comedy rad
today aud tomorrow Jimmie Ac7SSS.
unusually clever In the present bill, Sad
beautiful Jean Tynes, = young WOMAN Of
the Mrs Vernon Castle type" continue
TO captivste large audiences Thirty peo-
pie are enrolled In the cast with twSoty
~ them pretty chorus girls Matinee
today at 3 o'clock.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
@EeTARATRBS;' ;

Empress.
State fair visitors a. we'll A. local pho.
toplay fans. will find The Half Breed :"
an Emprsss attraction today and N0d-
nesday. ono OF the best films OF the kM
season. Douglas Fairbanks AppNaPe in
this Triangle version Of Bret HartSe fa-
nous novel. In the CarQuints Woodo, -
dealing with m outcAst Indian half -6eood
in the pioneer days OF the California mIn-
inG district. The play was produced IN
sie Barriscsle cSmes Thursday in The
Payment"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-26
MISREPRESENTATION.
In Answering Ads. Please Mentisn Tlmss.

HEAD alwsysAlsads wSNo, II comes
TO footwsar-othsrs follow; our
prices $3.50 TO StsS. why pay more,
i2sn W. Main.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
OREGON MILITIA
FIRST To START
Secretary Baker Orders Bat
talon of Third Oregon
To San Diego, Cal.

Camp Withycombe, Ore, June %
The Third battalion OF the Third regi-
ment Of infantry OF the Oregon ma
tionaI guard was ordered today to en-
train at once for san Diego. Califor-
mia. and there a1.ait final disposition
for service on the Mexican border.
The order vas directed to Captain
Kenneth P. Williams. United states
army mastering officer here. and
signed by secretary OF war Baker.
Not Fully Mustered In.
Can't Williams advised the secretary
that the battalion had not been fully
mustered in. was short Of items Of
equipment and advised delay until not
later than Monday or Tuesday. he
was answered with a second telegram
from the war department confirming
the order to move at once.
Authorization for newspaper CORE
spondents TO accompany the militia
men as far as the border was interpre-
ted by some to mean that there was a
likelihood that the guardsmen might
see servic across the border.
The troops are expected to leave to-
morrow morning, as the Southern Pa
cifie railroad advised Capt Williams
that necessary rolling stock was in
readiness for immediate entrainment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
MILITIA
IS Modified
Washington Militia is Only
Unit of Western Depart
ment Up to War Strength.

San Francisco CaliE, June 26.-
Mobilization Of the national guard Of
the three western seaboard states was
practically completed today All Of Ore
sons militiamen were awaiting orders
at Camp Withyeombe and the remain
ing four companies Of the California
and Washington regiments were ex-
pected to arrive today at the camps at
Sacramento and American Lake, re-
spectively.
Troops OF the other states Of the
western department were Fastening
their preparations for service. The
Montana national guard was ready for
orders today
WashingtOn's militia. however. was
the only unit of the western depart
ment recruited up to maximum
strength, according to a report Of the
adjutant general Of the department
Idaho reported that enlistments in one
regiment totaled S31 men and the Mon
tana reports said s64 men were in the
II companies Of infantry in the state
California. Saturday reported 37S7 en-
listed men and Utah 574 men
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
Lenre Recruit. Rehind.
ENLARGING HOSPITAL
TO CARE FOR MILITIA

At the base hospital at Fort Bliss
arrangements are being made for en-
larging the base hospital TO care for
the additional number OF patients in
cident to the encampment Of the na-
tiOnal guard. The hospital has been
built by units and will be added 10 as
needed. At the present time there are
$50 patients in the hospital. which has
a capacity for 500. But this number is
expected TO be increased as soon as
the guard regiments arrive. The hos
pital is in charge Of 10 medical corps
officers, seven sergeants OF the first
class. IA sergeants, u female nurses,
seven cooks and So hospital corps men.
1t is expected that this number will
be doubled at once and the hospital
enlarged as rapidly as II is needed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
DR.. JORDAN HERE
To TALK PEACE
Wants to Prevent War With
Mexico; ''Doc" Bryan
Expected Here Later.


To prevent war with Mexico; to put
stop to the raiding on the border
and. generally TO straighten out and
adjust differences now existing be
tween the United States government
and Mexico-these are the purposes for
which DR.. David Starr Jordan has come
t. FL Paso. Associated with him in this
big peace preservation movement VIII
be William Jennings Bryan and Frank
P Walsh, for the American people.
Dr. Jor an reached FL Paso early
Monday morning coming from Okla
homa City, where he was lecturlng
when he received the message asking
him TO undertake the work. TIE re
quest came from the American Union
Against Militarisni, and was signed oy
Amos Pinchot, Lillian d. Ward, oswald
Garrison Willard. Frederick Lynch,
Crystal Eastman.
Bryan Coming Later.
Mr. Walsh, accompanied by Baney
Gallant and Modesto Rollau. left Kansas
City Sunday. and should reach FL Paso
this afternoon" said DR.. Jordan, at the
PasO del NOrte Monday morning
"Mr. Bryan viii come later, but I do
not know yet just when he viii arrive
Until the several members reach here,
and We perfect our organization. 1 can
not undertake to say upon which exact
line we will proceed.
Il presume our meetings will be held
here in our parlOr, and I do not know
yet how near public they Will be our
recommendation may be transmitted
openly to Washington; and. it is pos
sible that il will seem better to have
Washington make the work public Mr..
Bryan, Mr.. Walsh and myself have been
asked by this American Union Against
Militarism TO meet Modesto Rollan,
noted engineer: DR.. Att, editor OF a big
- L z
ROjas. director OF the national library
OF Mexico City. We hope through con-
ferences with them TO devise plans
whereby trouble may be averted-
Purpose Of Meeting.
Our standing is altogether unoffi-
cial. and we viii serve as a mediation
committee Here is the substance Of
our mission: We are taking a long
chance on being able TO accomplish
something OF good results Although IL
is a long chance. it is one well worth
taking Any statement that I might
make now possibly would have to be
changed later after the committee has
begun its sessions.
eff Intervene. Let It BE Upon Merit"
IF our duty is to intervene. then the
Intervention ought to stand upon its
merits, and not because OF clashes with
irresponsible bands OF people. do not
care yet to discuss the subject of in
terventiOn- Mexico needs schools: its
lands must be taxed; the drink problem
is to be worked out The people of
the United States do not want to con
quer Mexico; whether or not it may be
a duty or a necessity to intervene, do
not care TO discuss at this time. People
in Washington tried hard to make the
flag episode a preteZt for intervening
As I have said. II il is our duty to in
tervene in Mexico. I would like TO see
that intervention stand upon its merits.
and not by reason OF any miserable pre-
text"
DR.. Jordan has been asked by Euro
pean powers 10 serve on a mediation
committee when the time FOR that work
arrives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
ALL EXPORTS To
GALES STOPPED.
Transferring of Supplies
From Douglas to Aqua
Prieta Is Halted.

Douglas. Ariz.. June 26.-United
States customs officials received in
structions here today 20 stop all mill
tary exports into Mexico. even to food
stuffs and supplies Of all kinds for the
army. Work Of transferring two car
loads Of supplies from the American
side Of the boundary to Aqua Prieta,
which began Saturday. was halted by
the new instructions from Washington.
Quiet prevailed in the vicinity OF
Douglas Reports from NacO. Tomb
stone and Fort Huachuca said nothing
had occurred in those districts. al
though alarming rumors had caused
much uneasiness among residents
Two hundred recruits for the United
States army arrived here They were
marched to the camp just outside the
city to begin their military training.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
MILITIA SNEARS
To FIGHT ANYONE
Federal Oath For National
Guard Requires Three
Years of Service.

National guard officers and men who
take the federal oath and become a
part Of the cOuntry's war machine,
must swear that they will defend the
constitution Of the United States and
Of their state against all enemies
whether foreign or domestic, and must
agree to serve for a period OF three
years in the active service and for
three years in the reserves. according
to the federal oaths which have been
announced from Washington
The statement issued by the war de-
partment to the adjutants general of
the different states, including Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona, regarding
the federal Oaths, together with copies
Of the oath for officers and enlisted
men. reads as follows:
Commissioned officers OF the
national guard Of the several
states territories and the District
of Columbia now serving under
commissions regularly issued shall
continue in office as officers Of the
national guard without the issu-
ance of new commissions
Provided that the said officers
have taken or shall take and sub
scribe to the following oath OF Of
flee;
swear that I will support and de
fend the constitution Of the United
states and the constitution Of the
state of -- against all enemies,
foreign and domestic; that I VIII
bear true faith and allegiance to
the same: that I will obey the or
ders of the president OF the United
States and OF the governor OF the
state Of -. that I take this
obligation freely, without any men
tai reservation Of purpose or eva
sion. and that I viii well and faith
fully discharge the duty OF the
office OF in the national
guard of the United States and the
STATE of upon which / am
about to enter. so help me God
The oath TO be taken by recruits
enlisting in the service follows
I do hereby acknowledge to have
voluntarily enlisted this - day
of -. Is. as a soldier in the
national guard or the United States
and the state Of - for the
period Of three years in service
and three years in the reserve IN
der the condition prescribed by
law. unless sooner discharged by
proper authority, and do solemnly
swear that I will bear true faith
and allegiance to the United states
OF America and the state Of -.
and that I viii serve them honestly
aud faithfully against all enemies
whomsoever and that I viii obey
the orders Of the president OF the
United States and the governor OF
the state of -. and OF the OF
ficers appointed over me, according
10 law and the rules and articles
of war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
NONE OF CARRIZAL WOUNDED
HAVE REACHED FORT HOSPITAL

None Of the wounded from the Carri-
zal fight have yet been sent to the base
hospital at Fort Hiss and none are ex-
pected soon. The wounded are expected
to be sent to the cantonment hospital
at Columbus, y. N
The most seriously wounded Will be
given treatment at the field hospital
until they can be removed TO Columbus
Those who can be sent 10 the base
hospital viii be brought in by order
lies as soon as they cen be moved and
the less seriously wounded will be kept
in the field hospital at COlOnia Dublan
until discharged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-26
CARRANZA IS HOPEFULLY
WAITING. Is REPORT

Mexican consul Andres G. Garcia's
daily bulletin from his government at
Mexico City said Monday that there is
no appearance Of excitement in the ma
tional capital and that the attitude OF
the leading officials IS one OF hopeful
waiting.
The bulletin said that the statement
OF secretary Of state Lansing that the
United States did not propose to inter
vene. but would merely defend its ter
ritOry against invasion. relieved the
tense situation and IL was believed that
il would result in amicable arrangement
OF some kind which would Obviate dam
ger Of an open bre-r.