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The Washington times., 1916-10-13
Loan Board conferring With
Department Of Justice Men
to Block Fraud.
SCHEME IS NATIONWIDE
Agriculturists vIctimized to Ex-
tent Of $4,000 by One
Company Alone.

Seeking to head off what they be-
lieve IL developing into one Of the
greatest financial frauds the United
States has known. the Federal Farm
Loan Board today conferred with the
Department of Justice.
Clear across the continent ina strip
OF States from Virginia to California.
the board reported to the Justice De-
partment, organizations, either DELHI
erately fraudulent or at best illegal.
have sprung up to defraud farmers
through their ignorance OF the new
rural credits act. In one single in
stance Il said. farmers have been VIC
ttmized to an aggregate of ss5o.ooo.
Governors Victimized.
Governors of States and members of
parties to some of these illegal oper-
af1ons. It II said, the promoters TAX
Ing advantage OF them, az well as of
ths, farmers. Prominent men in all
walks OF life have been involved,
their names being used in some cases
simpiy to lend respectability.
Tho board believes II will be able to
ynsecute successfully. Some time ago
v announced q ruling that no proposed
5ofuk stock land bank will be chartered
n n has spent money for promotion.
This was designed to hold the expense
II operation down to q minimum in
order that the interest rates to farmers
may be the lowest possible. In the face
q this ruling. II IL said. promoters have
continued TO sell stock In proposed land
banks and to take part OF the proceeds
for their own services
Concern Failed.
One Of these concerns failed before
q could even have applied for q char
ter. but It had sold stock to the amount
OF several hundred thousand dollars to
farmers. In many cases the stock has
been sold with the understanding that
the company 10 to apply for a charter
under Che now Federal law. when there
has been no such intention on the part
Of the promoters.
The board today would not mako
public the names Of the concerns to
which It is calling the Justice Depart
ment's attention. and refused to give
their locations. save tifAt by coinci-
dence they have appeared in the belt
of States across the. middle Of the coun-
try. comprising some Of the most pros
porous farming sections.
The Washington times., 1916-10-13
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
KILLING TERMINATES FIGHT
OF TEXANS FOR CHILDREN

Snyder, Tex, Dec. 1s.-As a result
Of the killing Saturday Of Edward C.
Syms, Sydney Johnson. q brother of
Syms's divorced wife, Mrs GLADYS
Syms. was today awaiting 4 pre-
lininary examination.
Witnesses of the shooting told rem
reSentatfves Of the sheriffs office that
dispute over the two Syms' children
Drecipitated the affair. Syms and his
wife were divorced several months ago.
The two children having been claimed
by both father and mother at aI4er-
nate periods since that time. Syms re-
Gently married again
Saturday Syms arrived in town here
shortly after Mrs Syms came in from
the ranch OF her father, W. A. John
son, president of the First National
bank OF Snyder. syms stopped his
automobile near that Of his former
wife. and, 1t is alleged, tried to take
the two children from their mother
Mrs Syms protested The dispute con-
tinued, witnesses asserted, until Mrs
SFms fired several shots from a small
pistol, wounding Syms twice About
the same time, q heavy discharge from
q shotgun was fired into Syms's right
side. causing almost instant death
johnson later surrendered TO the
sheriff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
CHEAP TOURS Of
EUROPE At END
Travel After War as Ex-
pensive in Europe as
in U. S., Claim.

Vienna, Austria. Dec 1s.-Cheap
tours through Europe are considered
over forever by men qualified to speak
on the subject. The days in which a
dollar doubled and trebled in value by
crossing a border are considered gone.
The increase in the cost Of labor. taxa
ton due to the war. the wear and tear
on all means Of travel augmented by
the neglect which the war brought
about, and the great and general
economic loss and waste Incident to
the present times have removed cen
Cral Europe from the list OF places
where one could spend a few weeks In
great comfort and still save the price
OF a first class steamer ticket. Travel
after the war will be as expensive in
Europe as in the United States, II not
} more so. some believe
No Empty Rooms in Vienna Hotels.
At the present time such a thing as
an empty room in g Vienna hotel has
ceased 10 be. Nowadays a room worth
having in Vienna hotel can be OBJ
: tanned only by getting ones name on
the waiting list, and even this is i'm
possible If the would-be patron Is IN
known TO the management.
visitors still under the impression
that Vienna hotels are run on the old
basis usually spend hours after their
srrival trying to find room and then
end I'D by sleeping in some hotel corri-
Cor on q cot at a price which formerly
would give them a good room. Those
anlucky enough TO reach Vienna with
r q night train may spend their first
night in the station
At one of the best Vienna hotels
the price for a suite Of two rooms
and bath went up by % crowns a few
days ago, this increase being incident
70 a general rise which added from ,
70 crowns to even the plainest rooms
In Budapest conditions are possibly
. Erifle worse Even Sofia is seeing
a rise in prices in hotel accommoda-
Iion which is unprecedented IN the
Balkans and Constantinople, boasting
OF but Two first class and three sec
ond class hotels has become alto
gether impossible for the ordinary
traveller.
Is One General Cause.
The cause for this is the game
everywhere. The war prevents people
from going 10 the wintering places IN
The south, and amusement is therefore
sought in the large cities. Refugees /
from districts in the war zones and
the many officers on leave OF absence !
or convalescense- not to mention in
Vulnerable government agents and
purchasers, also make heavy demands 1
or transient living quarters
Vienna has opened two large hotels
since the outbreak Of the war, and is
ABOUT TO open a still larger one In /
budapest a high class hotel was on
tne verge OF going into bankruptcy
OWING to lack Of business. when the !
war started It is now running full I
mast and making money. /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
Train Is Wrecked, Tuo
Are Killed, When Tree
Falls Across the Track

Hoquiam. Wash, Dec 1S.-TEo en-
Einemen were killed and a Northern
Pacific local passenger train wrecked
near here late Sunday night when q
engine approached
The locomotive, tender and baggage
car passed over the trunk. but iT1n,e-
oiately after~ard, the tender teIe-
scoped the engine cab, crushing the
engineer and firemen so that their
nodes could not be removed until
Wreckfng apparatus arrived.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
FAMILY Of SIX
DIE IN FLAMES
Husband, Wife and Four
Children Perish in Hotel
Blaze at Cheyenne.

Cheyenne. WyO.. Dec. 1S-Roy A
White, Of Bayles, Calf. his wife and
four children lost their lives early to-
day when fire destroyed the Inter Ocean
hotel, where the Whites were guests.
The bodies Of Mrs. White and two sons
were found in the ruins today. while
q nine months old baby rescued by fire.
men died from burns. One child is in the
amoldering wreckage.
White was killed when he leaned from
the third story Of the hotel and fell
among electrical wires. Fifteen guests
were rescued by firemen.
While search continued in the ruins
today for additional victims. hotel Of
ficials declared their belief that all had
been accounted for
While the department was engaged in
nghting the hotel flames. fire broke out
IN the paint shops and storehouse of
the Union Pacific railroad. Only the
walls were left standing. The loss was
estimated at $4,000. Both fires were
believed TO have been caused by de-
fectiVe wiring.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

New York. Dec. 1S.-Cuba's Yield for
1916-1S1z viii be a record breaking
one. according to cable advices re-
ceived here by the federal sugar re-
filming company. The current crop
viii amount 10 3.466,0O tons. as COM
pared with 3.OO6, 900 tons last year and
2.5S2,245 in the previous season, &C
cordinS to the messages
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

TUST five days till Christmas.
/ Herald readers can facilitate
I - Christmas shopping by reading my
! column every day. Advertisers who
are not represented can get this service
/ by telephoning 2O2O. Ask for
DOLLY KRNGLE.
Beautiful Christmas trees for sale at
me First M 2 Church. Lee and Mon
l tana SITS.
FL Paso Book Company's selection of
Xmas cards is exceptionally beautiful
and reasonable You should make your
= So a1,5 nef4re the rush It's Handy"
Wouldn't she be delighted With a box
OF LoWney's Chocolates? Put up IN
pound and half pound boxes We de-
liver. too. Warner Drug Co. Phone 7sf.
You will find here just what Won
would Ike to give; from a Brownie"
- 70 the largest size kodak. Camera
Shop. 81 North Oregon.
why Not
SILVER FtHgree Butterfly Brooches
I5o to $1.75. Beach's Art shop 1OI CT
National Bank 2ldg.
v,,
Flowers. giants, biroa gold fish. holly
Mreaths- Christmas decSrations. d. e
Hartman, III n Stanton s..
Fountain Pen for Christmas. This
Christmas. At Scott White & Co To1
viii find Parker. Waterman ana IN
other makes OF fountain pens suitabIe
for gifts.
Slft suggestions" is the title OF 3
little brochure that is issued BY the
W T Hixson Co. This little Christ !
~ mas Sstalog is free for the asking or :
m II
Can up 5Ss for Gallup Coal In the !
rush OF Christmas buying do not over 4
look the fact that Coal is a most i'm
portant factor in making home chez
fnL Gallup Coal will be supplied bv
the Santa Fe Fuel Co. in both stove and
lump size.
The Gaming and pressing depart
Inent at the FL Paso Laundry will put |
your clothing in shape for the HoIi- /
GAYS "a Just send the garments to be
eieaned with laundry bundle Tel. 40. !
A Christmas Reminder.
For Christmas Business. Baggage or
call Three-50O
City Service Company.
A Metropolitan Service
Indian Bicycles for Xmas gifts. Allen
d cycle Co. zo4 N Oregon
Be sure and have your eyes examined
IND glasses fitted right before Xmas.
Z VIII give you more pleasure Geo.
=; Kendall, rs Mesa Ave. Makes
classes Right"
Let Santa Claus see that you use
:err1llos White Ash or Swastika Coal
his Xmas. IL will please him, alsJ ]
-ourself. Southwestern Fuel and Feed /
% Phones 531-4444 :
skates for Xmas gifts Allen Arms q
Z Cycle Co, 404 n. Oregon. {
SuPernuOus hair, moles and all facial 7
lemishes removed Features corrected I /
liss Grace a Benson, Face Specialist,
. Buckler Bldg. '
Why Not d
Navajo Rugs for your living room. L
. per cent less this month. Beach's 4
TT shop, City National Bank Bldg. d
Lorgnette is 8 most acceptable gift
)r some one on your list You will | N
nd what you want at the FL Paso
pticaI Co.
"hiller Aade'' bungalow aprons and ! Ii
Duse dresses for Christmas, sI25 and | ::
The Miller Made Co.. "a
q East Missouri St Phone 1872 | h
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

hansas cry, Mo, Dec TT n.
Felis and John Houlehan. policemen in
uniform. were shot Sunday night, Hou-
lehan. il IL believed, seriously, when
they attempted to question a man pass
ing them in the residence district Their
alleged assailant later was found in a
barn and surrendered to a detachment
OF officers prom police headquarters
He gave his name as Charles Matthews.
- years old Of Los Angeles, Calf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
1000 Men Get Wage Rai.e.

Gary, W. Va. Dec 1S-The United
states Coal and Coke company, a sub
sidiary of the United States Steel com
pany, announced today that IL would
give its 1000 employees a Christmas
present in the form Of a ten percent
increase in wages. The increase viii
become effective at once.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

Indian Land To Be sold.

Billings. Mont, Dec ls.-Approxi
mately 10000 acres Of land in ne Rie
morn and Little Big Horn River VaIIeV
within the Crow Indian reserrsti 80 . ~ :,
70 be offered for sale at public auction
AT crow agency. Jan. >. All bids must
e9ual or exceed the appraised value OF
ne ne land, which averages $50 an acre
The proceeds will be divided ar1o1e- 9o0
Indian beneficiaries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
MRS. KERNS' ADVICE

To Weak, Nervous, Rundown Women
So Cumberland, Md--"FOr a long
time 7 suffered from a nervous break
down could not eat OF sleep and was
go weak I could hardly walk Nv hus-
band heard about Vinol and got me TO
try it Now I have a good appetite
sleep sOundly and am Wen and strong
Every nervous, weak, rundown woman
should try VinOl-Mrs. D. ". Kerns.
We guarantee NinOI to create
= ealthy appetite. aid digestion and
Wake pure healthy blood. Kelly &.
Pollard, Druggists, El Paso. Texas. also
at the leading drug store in all Texas
roFns--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

Texas * Pacific train No. /. due a
.V-SO a n. Is reported 10 arrive at I0.9l
q m Texas d Pacific train No. ;, due al
90 ?; n rs reported TO arrive at I2.35
h .ight trains for today are reported on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

Independence. Kans. Dec 1S.-Crude
oil was advanced ten cents a barrel
here today, according to an announce
ment posted by the Prairie Oil and
Gas company. making the price S1.20.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

Denver, Colo, Dec 1S.-Denver DO
ice today were searching for the as
saliant Of c. Reeder. who told the au-
thorities he was shot SUNDAY night bv
an unknown companion. who robbed
MN Oh more than $500 and escaped.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

storms in the history OF Yucatan, Mex.
cut down the production of sisal so that
receipts Of the product at Progr esso
during November were 45.7 percent be
low normal according to information
received here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
Eat at Pickwick. 4O5 n. oregon.
Tennessee Has Hand snor Storm.

Nashville, Tenn. Dec IS-AIiddle
Tennessee was under a driving snow
storm today which seemed to reach its
greatest intensity at Nashville Six
inches of snow had fallen here at s
q IN. and IL was still falling. The tenn
perature was "a degrees. Street railway
traffic was gretly impeded
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
Try Mrs. CIark's Cafeteria. POS Mesa.


Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 1S-Gov. Rive.
sunday, operated traffic officers
semaphore on a downtown corner. hold
ing uD traffic. while business men and
young women sold papers TO occupants
OK vehicles to raise a Christmas fund
TOT the poor More than $4,000 was
IA ised
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
Wilson'S Celebrate Welding AnnIver.,rx

Washington, d. c. Dec. IS-Presi-
ueilt and Mrs Wilson today celebrated
the first anniversary Of their MARRIAGE
A family party will be entertained Al
dinner at the white house tonight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
NEW FINANCIAL CONCERNS
SHOW NEW MEX. PROSPERITY

Santa Fe, n. n. Dec. 1S.-New
banks are being organized in New
Mexico almost daily, an indication of
an influx OF capital and of prosperity.
A new bank has been organized at
Mountainair and will incorporate
shortly Another bank in Torrance
county has been incorporated It is
the Encino State bank, with $4,000
capital
The Carlsbad Cattle Loan company
has been granted a charter by the
State Corporation commission 1t also
Is n the nature Of a banking cor
porstion. Its capitalization is $4,000,
of which $4,000 have been subscribed.
The Tyrone, New Mexico, Copper
fields. a new mining company, has
filed its papers with the State Cor
DOratiOn commission Its headquarters
are at the mining camp of Tyrone.
Grant county The capitalization Is
$500, 600. OF which S300.O00 is paid up.
Roy Beal. Of Tyrone. statutory agent,
is one Of the incorporators and di-
rectors with 1880 shares. the others
being Charles c. Dunn. FL PasO. 81 $50
William p. Bird and 5. H Casey. Ty-
rome, and J. Marmuth, Of Silver city;
each 1000 shares
For the Best Feed and Fuel
Phones 53I-4444.
Southwestern Fuel and Feed CO-AdV.
4 Christmas Reminder.
For Christmas Business, Baggage OF
PLEASURE. call Three-50O.
City Service Company,
A Metropolitan Service
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

We get you there anu back Nom
tana Auto Service. Phones 265-T575.
Cars $3.50 per hour. Snort trips made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

osteopathy may cure you. Try it! Drs.
Mccarthy, Osteopaths. 502 N oregon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

ROTARY DIRECTORS To MEET.
The board OF directors OF the Rotary
club viii meet Tuesday evening at
80 in the offices of DR.. R L Ramey.
the president, in the Mills building.
Considerable business Of importance is
TO come up.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

Storm Reduces Sisal Production.
New York. Dec. 1S.-One Of the worst
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
NEWS BREVITIEs ss... ~:
AdysrtissmsaG

Reeder is in the county hospital SUI
fering with a bullet wound in the
mouth.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

DR.. Anna Reum- Buckler Bid. over Elite.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

The Victor Book of the Opera is
one Of the most entertaining and
instructive books on the market.
Price S1.0O.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
RECORD Brcaking SUGAR CroD.

LOnEweII-Be careful or your baggage
checks Leave at LongwelFs. Tel /.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
Jingles Wednesday.

The prize winning Jingles will be
published on Wednesday. Dec 10th. A
typographical error made the previous
announcement read "27th. ADV
Roller Skates. Allen Arms and Cycle
Co, 404 n Oregon St-Adr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
The Latest Popular
Hits

and rag-time by the same artists
that amuse the patrons of the
Broadway theaters and cafes
will keep you right up to date on
popular music. To lovers of
light melodies, this aspect of the
VictrOla is invaluable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

EVERYONE loves music-young and old,
rich and poor, the debutante and the
business man. The problem of having
music to enjoy has been solved for years by
the manufacturers of the Victor Victrola
and the Columbia-Grafonola. We carry
both makes, and thousands of records The
ideal Christmas gift, for it gives pleasure
to the whole family.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18

For results-Use Herald Want Ads
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-18
The Worlds Greatest
Operas

no of them-have been record
ed on the Victrola. You may sit
at ease in your home and listen
to the great arias and Overtures
that were once the exclusive
pleasures of the millionaire.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Miss Anna Montague to Become Bride
 of MeafOrd Man.

The engagement of Miss Anna Ju- liette Montagu of this city to Robert Louis Tryon of Medford, Mass, was announced last evening at a house warming at Tryon's bungalow at Con- gamOnd Lake. The announcement was made during fancy dance by Miss Elinor Hedges of Westfield, Mass.
 The bungalow and surrounding grounds were prOfusely decorated with flowers, ferns and Japanese lan- terms. During the evening dancing was enjoyed on the spacious verandas. The guests numbering about a hun dred came from Boston, Springfield, Westfield, Holyoke, New York, Hart ford and this city.
 Miss Montague is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Montague and is a graduate of the local High school and of Smith college in the class of 1913. MT. Tryon is the son of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Tryon of Medford, Mass, and is in the sporting goods business.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
SAYBROOK ACTIVITIES.

pr. and Mrs. Chandler entertained the two house parties, being chap eroned by Mrs. w. F. Doolittle of 30 Vine street and Mrs. A. Wallen of 30 Warlock. street. About forty guests were present and the evening was spent in singing and those so inclined enjoyed dancing. Several piano se- lections were greatly enjoyed and the refreshments were served on the spa cious veranda. As the guests were departing the assembly call was sounded on the buglc by Sterling Woodward of East Berlin and the happy crowd responded with three hearty cheers for their host and host eSS.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
ADMITS HE HASN'T
 WORKED IN TWO YEARS
So Judge Meslxil1 Sends Lazy Prisoner to Jail Where He Will
 Have to Work.

Today's session of police court was unique in that each of the five prison CTS was charged with drunkenness and four of them were arrested by Officer John Carlson. Officer James McCabe arrested the other. All of the ac- cused offered varied excuses for their condition but the only one that car ried any weight was given by Thomas LeBlair. His home is in Lowell, Mass, and he has been employed as a hostler for the French government engaged in transporting horses be- tween Boston and Marseilles His boat docked in Boston on Monday and he came here to visit friends On his promise to leave town he was given a suspended sentence
 Frank Carroll, William Herbert and Thomas Sullivan were arrested at the corner of Park and Bigelow streets where they were sleeping in door way. Carroll said he comes from New Haven and was headed for Hartford. Herbert said he came from Philadel- phia and was headed for Bristol. Sullivan was asked by Prosecutor Klett how long it has been since he did any real work and he replied: "Oh, a little over two years, guess" ''Where are you headed for?" the prisoner was asked, but before he could reply the judge remarked that all three were headed for the Hartford County jail and would be there for fifteen days.
 James Waddel came to the town farm at 3:45 o'clock this morning in drunken condition and tried to force an entrance. He was sentenced to the state farm for inebriates at Norwich for six months.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
PERSONALS

Miss Lillian Berg of Springfield, Mass, is visiting with local friends.
 The following party chaperoned by Mrs. Dempsey of Hartford will spend the coming week at Laurel Beach: Misses Ruth Munson, Emma Linn, Agnes Ross, Esther and Anna Wick strom, Helen Pearson, Bertha Daniel son, Gertrude Olson, Signe Sandberg and Grace Walsh.
 MT. and Mrs. R. R. Healey will spend the next two weeks in Massa-
 Physical Director Slater and Mem hership Secretary Gripp of the Y. M. C. A. will return from their vacations next week. Boys Secretary Yergin and w. c. TIultgren will start next week.
 Miss Sadie Butler of Fremont street has returned from a vacation at Stony Creek
 Misses Rose and Hazel Mcclure of Newark, N J., and John F. and Helen Malarney of Paterson, N. J., will re- turn to their homes next week after Q vacation spent with local friends.
 Mrs. Charles J Elliott, Mrs. Charles Rehm and daughter, Rose, left today fer two weeks stay at Kingston, N. Y.
 Misses Margaret Glover and FA>n Sullivan will spend the weekend in Winsted.
 Joseph Ryan left today for so- jcurn at Block Island.
 Mrs. L. B. Williams and daughter and c. F. Hubbard are spending the summer in the White mountains.
 Miss Irene McCue is spending a two weeks vacation at Ocean Beach.
 Harold E. Dickinson, employed at the B. c. Porter Sons store, will leave tomorrow for a two weeks vacation to be spent at Portland, Me, and Block Island.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Edwards of Chestnut street will spend the next week in Boston.
 J. E. Sheriden of New York is visiting at his parents home on Stanley street
 The Misses Corrine Suneson and Ruth Warner of Pleasant street will spend the week end at Indian Neck.
 Miss Lillian Kolodney will spend the next two weeks camping in the White Mountains.