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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

scans in the ballroom OF Hotel Coro-
nado the evening previous Referring
to Mr.. and Mrs Picchi anc Mr.. Van sur
dam. the paper says:
''Senor PiechFs powerful bass and
sonora P1cchis gorgeous soprano dem
onstrated 10 last night audience WHY
they have been such favOrites during
tnelr engagement. Just concluded, with
Lne Constantine Grand Opera. company
Mr. Van Surdam. always a favoriate at
coronado, was compelled to take many
encores-"
Tuesday afternoon. the three singers
gave a concert on the stage in front of
the great Spreckels outdoor organ in
side the exposition grounds Referring
in advance to this attraction, the Union
says:
In the Hour OF Grand Opera' TO be
given Tuesday afternoon at the expo
sitiOn organ pavilion by three such
popular opera singers as Signor and
Madam ltalo Picchi ana r. +. Van Sur
dam. the exposition music committee
feels that II IS offering an event that
measures up 10 the high musical stand
ard OF the community ana that will au-
peal generally 10 the temper Of the
music loving public tuesdays concert,
in the hands OF such a capable trio of
singers, promises to be one OF the
greatest free musical events ever Of
fered at the exposition.
Madam Picchi IS comparatively new
10 American audiences. having been in
the United States only seven months
Signor Picchi has appeared in grand
opera for 20 years, in practically every
European. South American and Mexican
tneater Of note lie knows 10 roles
which is said TO be a record among
contemporary singers. Signor and
Madam Picchi recently appeared with
the California Grand OPERA company
with success. and next season will be
with La Scala Opera company on a
tour starting from New York citv.
Van Surdam. who is nationally known
as A football player and coach. pos
sesses an unusually pleasing tenor
voice From his appearances in past
years with OhImeyer's Tent CITY band
and at the Hotel del Coronado. he is
well known TO local music lovers.
Charles r Stickney, formerly librarian
win Ohlmeyer's band and accompanies
with Ohlmeyer's orchestra. viii accom-
pany in the Tuesday afternoon con
cert"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
CLoudcroft Notes.

Clo1dcroft. " NJ. June 2s.-AIr. and
Mrs. Louis Greenburg are spending a
few days in ClOudcroft After Mr.
Greenburg's return TO FL Paso. Mrs
GreenbIrE and Mrs. A L Cox will have
the futile cottage for the summer.
Mrs ". K Ramsey. who has been
spending the last few days in FL Paso-
is expected TO return soon.
Miss Gail Leamaster. who has re-
turnel from Ramona college. Claire
mont Calf, is spending the week with
Miss Ruth Aorriss at Llama Vista"
cottage
Mrs John Tsppan has taken the Petit
colas cottage for the remainder Of the
season. Mrs. steinburg is visiting Mrs.
Frank Coles is IN CIoudcroft for
short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r AIcClintock and
their small daughters. Josephine and
Harry Olga. who motored TO Cloudcroft
for the weekend. have returned 10 81
Paso.
A J Fullen. who has been visiting
his family at "PincOning," mas returned
to FL Paso-
Mrs George B. Ryan and Virginia.
who spent the wAak-end in CIoudcroft.
have returned to II Paso.
Ms Allen Wilkinson and her little
daughter are in Cloudcroft for the sum
mer.
Visitors to Cloudcroft will be glad
TO know that J. Riddle is again run
ming the engine from AlamOgOrdO TO
Cloudcroft, and that T. o. Riley is
conductor. and ". l. Smith brakeman.
Branche Craig. jr, gave a musical
this week Thalia Smith. Gordon Dunn
and TIE host rendered solos. after which
the snail guests were served with re-
freshmeuts
Mrs. Il. D. Slater will entertain with
a birthday party for Adele Letcher on
next Monday afternoon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
BRITISH ADOPT
TRENCH RAIDING

rrI1Isr Headquarters in France Gu
neSday. June 28.-(vIa London June
29D-Uausually heavy artillery Ilrliis'
with numbers of trench raids, have con
tinued all along the British front the
last "a hours. Here and there were IN
tense outbursts from artilley concen-
traitors on both sides.
The British used both gas and smoke
to cover their trench raids In the pres
salient. We're found the bodies OF Ger
mans killed By gas The Germans re-
taliaJed BY bombardment Of the cana
dian positions at observatory ridge ana
SOrreI Hill.
The ease with which raiding parties
under cover of bombardment can rush a
trench. inflict losses and bring DacA
prisoners is such that il has become
systematic nightly business along thS
whole front on a scale not attempted
before
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
To Keep Skin in Fine
Condition All Summer

It would be much better for the skin II
little cream. powder or rouge were used
during the heated term Mixed with per
spiration, dust and CRIME. these things are
anything but beautifying- Ordinary mer-
coIizsd wax will do more for the complexion,
and without giving oily, streaked-
spotted or pasty appearance Il Is the ideal
application FOR the season as il not only
keeps the pores clean. but daily removes
particles Of scarf skin which have been
soiled by dirt or weather. BY constantly
keeping the complexion clear white. satiny.
II does more toward perpetuatinE a youth
1ui couutenance than any OF the arts or
articles commonly employed. One ounce
Of mercolized wax, ohtsinable at any drug
store. will completely renovate the worst
complexion II is applied al night ike cold
cream and washed off in the morning
To keep the skin from Saying or y7rf-lz-
ing or 70 overcome such condition. there's
nothing better than a face bath made BY
olssolFlng ] ounce powdered szLolfte in Il
pint witch Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
ATTACK CALLED
INSULT To FLAG
U. S.. Demands of Austria
Apology and Reparation
for Petrolite Affair.

Washington. u. ., June 29.-Tha
United States government has laid be-
fore the Vienna foreig3 office a com
munication demanding aa apology for
the Austrian submarine attack On the
American tanker Pet oiite. together
with punishment or the naval officer
responsible and payment OF a suitable
indemnity in reparator
The note. sent a week ago Wednes-
day. describes the attack as a DELHI
crate insult 10 the flag of the United
States. an invasion or the rights OF
American citizens"
The attack on the Petrolite. a Stan
dard oil tanker, occurred in the Medi-
terranean. December 5. > protest sent
soon afterward on preliminary reports
from the tanker's captain and crew
brought the Austrian communicate ton
10 which the new American note re-
plies
COntrndIets Austrian Assertions.
The reJOinder. which = IN the form,
OF memorandum from secretary Lam
sing 10 ambassador Perfeld at Vienna,
IS in part as follows,
Evidence obtained from the captaiu
ana members Of the crew f the steamer
PetrOlite and from an examination
made or the vessel under direction OF
the navy department convinced this
government that the Austro-Huugar fan
government has obtained an Incorrect
report OF the attack on The steamer
No shot Fired to Stop.
NO shot was fired across the how
81 the steamer as a signal to stop.
When the first shot was fred the cap
tain was under the impression that an
explosion had taken place in the en-
CINE room Not until the second shot
was Tired did the caIiain and crew
sight the submarine which was astern
OF the steamer and they positively as
sert that neither the FIRST nor the sec
ond shot was fired across the bow OF
the vessel"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

Paris. France, June 2s--After vio-
lent bombardment which lasted the en-
tire day, the Germans attacked the
French positions northwest Of Thiau-
mont in the Verdun sector but were re-
pulsed with heavy losses. according to
an official statement issued by the war
office today. The French machine gun
and curtain Of fire is declared TO have
devastated the attackers
The statement adds
I'm the Champagne district, near
Tahure, in a surprise attack. we cleared
IN certain first line trenches OF the
enemy and penetrated at several places
as Tar as the second line. Here we
bIevy mn a number Of sheltering works"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
MISS MARBRY HENNLNG IS MARRIED TO
HENRY PONSFORD AT TRINITY CHURCH

- NE Of the most beautiful we'd
- formed at the Trinity Methodist
church on Wednesday evening by Rev
W. F. Packard. when he united in mar
rage Miss 81arbTy Henning and Henry
T. Ponsford at s O'Clock The rostrum
Of the church was banked thick and
high with vases Of Shasta daisies. Mar
cisus and smilsX. tall white French
baskets Of pink seIadiolas and potted
ferns and palms. The vases and hanole
OF the baskets were tied with pink ana
white tulle.
AS the friends Of the young couple
gathered Mrs Y. L. Bean played an
organ solo Of her own composition
The Moonlight Serenade-" She then
accompanied her daughter, Miss var
e-inia L. Bean. who played The Sere-
made" by Arensl1y, on the violin as
the bridal party entered the churcH
they played the wedding chorus from
''Lohengrin-"
The groom and best man entered
first from the right and were met az
the chsncel rail by George Easter anG
Bradford Hardie, ushers- who passed
down the main aisle together NeAR
followed the bridesmaid, Miss Peal
-PonSford with Norman Morrison an
other usher. Miss Mineta Henning
the maid of honor and sister OF ths
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Cards.

Mrs A. @. McCanr entertained the
members OF her neishborhOod club at
her home on HueCo street Wednesday
afternoon, at bridge There were two
tables of players who are members
No prizes are given by the club for
high score Of winners. but Mrs c +.
Hart had the highest score of those
present An ice course was served at
the close Of the game Mrs Ernest
Digger assisted the hostess in serving
the Eeusts- Those present were Mes
danes q. J. Allen. g i. Hart. Howard
Wells. Frank Daniels J. B. Nelly. Har-
vey King and Miss +. CCrum-
The WOmen's Catholic order OF For
esteIs entertained a number OF friends
and members with a card party at their
hall in the Lanier building on Wednes-
day afternoon. About IS or 40 people
were present Bunco was played by
some who did not care for 500, the game
Of the afternoon There were six tables
OF 500 players The first prize in 500
was won by Mrs J. y. Neuttman and
Mrs J. Aber carried away the second
The buncO prizes were won by Mrs. D.
Ferd for high score and the second
prize went to Mrs H Crawley- At the
drawing contest that took place follow
ing the games, Mrs s L Gullard won
the Prize. At the close OF the games.
an ice course was served by the com
mittGe in charge. Mesdames N. L Cues
mel chairman; E Warner, and Isabelle
SpellEan-
The Carnation club OF the Degree Of
Honor mad q card party at the home
of the president Mrs R S Peterson,
on Myrtle avenue. on Wednesday after
noon The house was decorated in
ported plants. Punch was served dur
ing the games and piano music was
enjoyed by the players At the close
Of the games an ice course was served
by the committee. Mesdames r s Pc
terson. ". L. Wilson, Charles Meme
mar and George Bowers. Previous 10
the games an election Of officers was
held and Mrs. Peterson was reelected
president and Mrs. NJ Mclean was
elected vice president The first prieZ
in 900 was won by Mrs. V. Pacettf. a set
OF half a dozen silver teaspoons: the
second prize, q silver sugar she'll and
butter knife was won by Mrs J. J.
Murphy, and the third prize, a crochet
dolly, was won by Mrs R E Black In
the bunco games. Mrs r H. Dalton won
the first prize. a large flower vase; the
butter knife. went to Mrs John Bow
third prize, a hand painted china plate.
The drawing prize was taken by Mrs.
5. J. Fennel Those present we're
Mesdames R. f. Black, W. L Wilson
Charles McMemara. George Bowers, s.
J. Fenneu. William Wallace. Charles
Heidrick. J. ThOrnhiI. F. H. Dalton, j.
J. Murphy, J. T Cain, II. o. Dow. y. B.
LaRock. E J. Bartholomew F C.
Schwinker. J. T. Rogers. Isaac Houston.
NJ H. Fliey. H. 9. Buchoz. c V Pa
cett. John Bowman, ]. B. Prothro, g
g. Hull and Beffie Taylor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

1rehension. It Is a natural treatment. safe
'or the mother, has no drug effect whatso-
syef ana for this reason must exert a most
beneficial influence upon those functions d.
-ectly connected with motherhood. In a
--ery interesting book the subject is freely
discussed and copy viii be mailed free to
~ eApect9nt mothers b. Bradfeld Regulator
o., 200 Lamar Bdg., Atlanta. Ga Gef n
iotue or Mothers Friend" today Of auv
irugglst. Use as directed and you viii then
snow why mothers for nearly half a century
ave used and recommended this splendid al
motherhood. Their letters are MESSAGES
u eAeer' that breathe comfort in every word,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Dances.

The third of series OF post hons
for which invitations were extended
some time ago, was enjoyed at the
post hall on Wednesday evening In
the receiving line were Col a. Has
brOuCk and Lieut. and Mrs. q East
man. Punch was served through the
evening to the dancers. who We're Col.
and Mrs. Joseph Garrard, Capt and
Mrs. George c. Barnhardt. Lieut.. and
Mrs. T. Spalding. Lieut. and Mrs Vic
tor Foster Lieut. and Mrs. Cushman
Hartwell. Mr.. and Mrs j. ". Crow
dus. Mrs .. Aleshire. Misses Enid
Ainsa, Mary Lewis, Valeria Garrard
Floy Barnhardts Marian Ainsa. Alice
Taylor Marion Moses. Lues Trippet.
guest and sister OF Lieut. and Mrs
Spaulding. Col Charles ". TAYLOR
Capt Graham Parker. Lieut.. Theodore
Barnes. John Burr. Julian Barnes r.
s Hartz, Welton Modisette and Rich
ard Vidmer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Three Ell Paso Singers GiUen
Praise By San Diego People

II HREE FL Pasoans-H. E. Van Sur
dam and Mr. and Mrs. Italo Pfcchi
are making = blk impression
upon the people Of San Diego with their
singing
The San Diego Union Of Monday
prints group picture OF Mr. and Mrs.
Picehi and Mr.. Van Surdam. and a very
laudatory article regarding a grand op-
era concert given by the three EI Pa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
FIGHTING ON EASTERN FRONT
IS NOW AT STANDSTILL

Berlin, Germany. June 29.-For
several days il has seemed that the
fighting on the Russian front had
come virtually 10 a standstill. the
Russians having reached the noun
famous region or Bukowina. which the
Austrians had selected for a strong
stand and that neither side apparently
was able TO make substantial progress
In VOlhynia.
The lacOnic announcement in the
general staff bulletin Of the capture
of Linewka village in Volhynia. how
ever. reflects an important German
success. but Il gives no indication Of
the terrible fighting there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Out OF Town Visitors.

Mrs. c. P. Dunn, Of Phoenix. Arizona.
and mother. Mrs NJ BritueIl. Of Clifton.
Arizona. are the guests Of their sister
and daughter. Mrs Charles Owen, for
several weeks, at he home on Tula-
rosa street.
Lieut.. and Mrs / Spaulding have as
their house guest for two or three
months Miss Lues Trippet. of Waco.
Texas Miss Ir-ppet is the sister Of
Mrs SpauldinE a 81 has already formed
number Of friends in FL Paso military
and social circles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

the future. But in the
meantime, during the
anxious period Of ex-
pectancy, there is a
splendid remedy known
as Mothers Friend'i
that does wonders. II
IS for external use, re-
lieves the pains OF
muscle expansion.
soothes and quiets the
nerves, extends its in
huence to the internal
organs and removes to
a great extent the ten
=
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

Chl Rho Fraternity Mr.. Ponsford i
IN the contracting and building -
city. d" TINS
A very pretty wedding. that has no+
been made known before. was ma -
MISS Er.erine Kincaid and GUY Rerr,-
WnlCh look place on June 10. at s-56
O'clock al the residence of Rev r
Brlce. on Sacramento street The house
was decorated in smilax vines and
SW eer cas-. The mantel in the Dar1o-
WneFe the ceremony took place ,t-aq
oecked nigh with vines. The bride en-
tered on the arm Of the grOorn's father
Dave Berry. who gave her in MARRIAGE
me groom was standing with the min
lister and took the bride as she an
proa ched The ring ceremony was
used Rev T. j.. Brice officiatfne-
ankle length dress. made i'm Jack
ct effect with a fun flarina skin
She wore satin slippers and hose 10
match Her picture hat was black Milan
an arm bouquet Of white roses The
bride IS the popular niece Of Mr. and
Mrs W L Wilson, having lived in FL
Paso ( bout a year. Mr.. Berry is a col
lector on the T p. railroad and is well
known among many FL PasOans this
having been his home for a number of
years. Following the ceremony. the
young couple went to ClOudcroft. where
they spent their honeymoon They are
now u home TO their friends with the
brides uncle and aunt on Myrtle ave
nue..
At a very pretty reception at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maxon. on
Pera street Wednesday evening. the
newly married Mr. and Mrs. James 7.
Neeson were the guests fhonor. The
receiving line was composed of Mr. and
Mrs. Neeson- Nlr. and Mrs. James L.
Jordan, Mr. and Mrs Maxon Miss Lena
Geiger and Dan Long. The house was
decorated in sweet peas. ferns smilax
vines and Shasta daisies The color
scheme OF pink and white vas carried
out in the refreshments served dur
ing the evening. On tn table in the
dining room was a large Battenberg
lace cloth. on the center OF which
rested a large wedding cake on a re-
Hector The chandeliers were wound
with smilax vines and ferns Extend
ing from the chandelier TO the four
corners of the table were streamers Of
pink and white tulle tied in bows at
the corners Around on the table were
strewn ferns and sweet peas. Mrs Nee
son cut the first slice from the cake
and then the other guests followed her.
The ring was in the Slice cut by Mrs H
f MOseley and in Mss Katherine Fas-
sett's cut was the wish5one Baked
into the center of the cake was a wine
glass. This was filled with brides
roses and ferns
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
FRANCE PROTESTS AGAINST
GERMAN EVACUATION ORDER

Paris, France. June 29-Premier
BRAND has sent a protest 10 the neu-
trail powers against the action OF Ger
man authorities on ordering the evac-
uation by civilians of the towns OF
Lille. BoUbaix and Tourcoing. accord
ing to the Petit Journal The protest
is on the ground that the order IS con
trary TO The Hague convention.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
R0TARIANS FAVOR
AIDING MOTHERS
Endorse Movement to Have
Mothers Pension Law
Adopted in Texas.

The FL Paso Rotary club has gone
on record as favoring the enactment
OF a state law providing for mothers
PENSION The action was taken at the
regular weekly luncheon. held in the
grill room of Hotel Sheldon on Thurs
day. following talk by judge Henry
Neil Of Chicago. father of the law
for the pension Of mothers"
Cnnont supply Mothers Love.
You can build fine buildings and
provide every facility for the educa-
ton of dependent children. but you
cannot give them the mothers love-"
declared judge Neil We say IL the
taxpayer must hear the burden OF car
ing for and educating dependent chill
dren. give the money TO the mother,
provided, Of course, she IS the proper
one to have custody Of her children,
There are now IS states in the
union that haze enacted laws proyld-
ing for a mothers pension Hnere lhe
taxnayer in any event must support
the children, and last year SlO,oeO,OOg
was expended in pensions, continued
judge Neil Vow. We are gong 10
make an effort 10 get the Texas leglS-
lature next spring to enact similar
law in this state The movement has
the support Of numerous institutions
IN the sta le-
Rotary Club Endorses Movement.
A motion was promptly made and
carried that the Rotary club endorse
the movement and ask other Rotary
clubs in the state 10 support the move
ment.
Claiborne Adams. who has just re-
turned from the meeting of the Ma
tional Credit Mems association. spoke
briefly Of his trip. Everyone he stated.
was Interested in the border situation
and in FL Paso.
800 to MuItiamen's Families.
A telegram stating that the wash
ingtOn Rotary club had appropriated
$1,000 for the relief and comfort Of
families Of militiamen called 10 the
colors. led to a motion that the FL
PasO club appropriate 800 for a SINH
lar cause. This was amended TO pro-
vide that it go to dependents Of mem
bers of company X, il being stated
that there wers five or six such fami-
lies in the city in destitute circum-
stances The money will be distrib-
uted through the Associated Charities
A !. Fraser received the weekly
present and r b White was chosen
the goat for next week
President R L Ramey announced
that the matter Of attendance was TO
receive the attention of the directors,
IT. an effort to weed out those who are
not interested in the club
H R McClintock. OF the entertain
ment committee promised n number OF
stunts to be offered soon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
RUSSIANS TAKE IO,5OO
MEN IN LATEST BATTLE

Petrograd. Russia June 2q.-Russfan
troops fighting in Volhynia and Cali
cia Wednesday took prisoner z21 off
GERS and 10.285 men. says the official
statement issued today by the Russia
war department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
ITALIANS STORM FORT
ON The TRENTIN0 FRONT

Rome. Italy. June 2s.-The Italian
continues on the Trentino
front The official report OF today
says that in the Arsa valley the Ital-
ians stormed Fort Mattassone and car
ried the ridge OF Monte Trappola-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
GERMAN PRINCE WnI-NnFn-

Munich. Germany, June 2S.-Prince
Henry. of Bavaria has been wounded
in the head and left hand on the battle
field His condition is not serious.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Why Not

Buy the youngster a Cowboy Play suit,
Sl5O and Sl-t5- Beach's Art Shop. City
Natl Bank Bldg=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
A Church Bond of Union

7 received the other day a
Bond of Union from a church
in the East 7 add the words
in italics. and then we have
good presentation of the
spirit or the First Congrega-
tioual Church
WITH QUIET REVERENCE
FOR THE UNSEEN. in the
Freedom OF Truth. and in the
Spirit Of Human Brotherhood.
ana in the end that the best
meaning Of these words may
open in our minds and fiji our
lives. and make us strong and
bear a helpful part in our
community. We enter into a
Covenant of Love and SerV-
ice and Right EndeavOr with
each other.
our Doctrinal Beliefs we
hold always open to re-
statement. as Growing
Thought and Purer Life re-
veal new Truth.
Any who can join on such
a Bond We invite to our fell
lowship.
MILES HANSON.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
1900 Rio Grande.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

A dollar saved by buying goods pro
duced elsewhere IS dollar thrown AZ
your neighbours birds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Ell Pasoans Returning.

Geo X. Mitchell has returned TO FL
Paso. after a week end visit to Cloud
croft
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

See the statuettes. hand made Of wax.
9l.25 and S175. at Beaeh's Art shop
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

lawn mowers sharpencd. 400 y. Ore
gon st. Allen Arms & Cycle Co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29
Home Celebration
Of Wonder Interest

The arrival of a baby In the household
Completely changes the entire asDect nj
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-29

: NE Of the most beautiful wed.
dings Of the season was per-
formed at the Trinity Methodist