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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Italian Lad OF Ills Gi0en
Medal, Promoted By King

Rome, Italy, oct. king Victor
Emanuel has just conferred the medal
for valor in warfare. with the grade
of corporal major. on a boy OF u years
Of age. Matteo Plata, who has seen Il
months active service on the Italian
front Tie lad quilted his native vii
lage Of Avoscau to join his father in
the trenches. and succeeded in getting
himself incorporated with an infantry
regiment
He remained at his fathers side IN
the front line until the latter fell
Thereupon Matteo sought an inter
view with the colonel Of his regiment.
before whom he soiemnly swore TO
avenge his parents death.
The boy has just left the hospital
and has been transferred to an Alpine
volunteer CORPS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
New Department Jumps
From Two Men and Table
TO 5000 ActiUe Workers

London. Eng. oct. The ministry
OF munitions. which has Just reauisi-
toned the big building Of the Consti-
tutional club. started Is months ago
with a minister. David LlOyd-George,
an under secretary and two tables.
Now it numbers 5000 persons and is
growing at the rate Of 800 a month.
Despite the size Of this staff the
administrative cost altogether works
out at only One-seventh of one per
cent of the expenditure. The ministry
occupies p separate buildings. It df-
reefs the millions or munltiOn workers
throughout the country. Recently il
added to its responsibilities the pro-
vision Of all the mechanical transport
for the British armies and much Of
those OF the Allied nations It has
supplied one-third CT the raw material
FOR the French muntion industry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Tristan Do Cunha To Be
Modem ST. Helena If
Germany Loses Wa.
100 RESIDENTS ON 3
VOLCANIC ISLANDS
First Mail In Ten Years
Reaches Spot Far In
South Atlantic.

7 oNDON. Eng. Oct TT Is report
ed here that the British govern
ment is planning to exile a high
enemy parsonage meaning, OF course
the kaiser. when the war ends. at Iris
tan da Cunha- a group OF three small
volcanic islands in the south Atlantic.
Mail Once in Ten Yesrs.
No mails had been received there for
ten years until on September II
bunch OF parcels and letters was de-
posted there. The mailings ill he
continued An official in . ritfsb
postoffice said in regard TO new
mail service:
This is not due to sentiment. but to
an offer made by the owner Of 2. whale
bound for the south Polar regions. He
will carry the mails as far a. South
Georgia, whence they will be taken on
in sailing vessels TO the lonely islands
We expect quite lot Of mail stuff a.
doubtless many charitable people viii
send parcels"
Has 100 Residents.
Edinburg Settlement Is the head
quarters OF most Of the permanent
residents, who number about 100. MANY
OF these are centenarians- There are
two Germans who live in the middle
island. known as Inaccessible"
The Dostoffice official added that the
only news received at Trittan da Gonna
IN the last ten years was conveyed By
a steam yacht which touched there l.
months ago, when the first and only
news OF the accession of king George
and the outbreak OF the great Euro
pean Conflict reached the Inhabitants
The Islands are said TO be the health
lest spot IN the world. Their volcanic
peaks are 1000 feet high
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Russia Adds Hungaria1s
To War risoners at Work

Petrograd. Russia, Oct Orders
have been issued bv the minister of
agriculture 10 include Hungarian pris-
oners Of war along with the Ausfrian
prisoners now employed in the Russian
factories and on farms
Four hundred thousand Austrian
war prisoners are working under the
control OF the department OF agri-
culture. The German and Hungarian
prisoners who have been sent to work
along with their Austrian allies in the
fields. bring the total up 70 500. 00a
II is stated that ali the enemy war
prisoners now in Russia EXCEPT those
invaded. are engaged in some EN-
ployment for the good Of the state
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
To MAKE PEACE
PROPOSALS To
COMbATANTS
Expects President Wilson
And King Of Spain
To Assist Him.
TO MAKE EFFORT
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Hint Comes From Cardinals
Journal That Head Of
Church viii Act.
. ERLIN. Germany. Oct. The Co

n ERLIN. Germany. Oct. The Co
logne Volkszeitung. the organ Of
cardinal Won Hartmann. publishes
dispatch from Switzerland which
hints that the pops intends to take
steps to end the war by making def
mite peace proposals before Christmas
The correspondent of the paper says
he gets his information from a high
dignitary OF the church. who stated:
Expects Wilson TO Assist.
The holy father is awaiting the out
come OF the Franco-British offensive
On the western front If he becomes
convinced that the German line cannot
be broken and that France and Bel
GUM can only be cleared by sacrifice
ing millions of lives he will act 10 end
the awful slaughter. His holiness is
assured OF the cooperation OF the king
Of Spain and believes thai president
Wilson Will also lend his aid to the
cause OF humanity
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
FRENCH PAPERS
SUGGEST UNIQUE
PLAN FOR PEACE
Would Have Conquered the
Land Owned Jointly By
Allied Nations.
DIVISION WOULD
CAUSE CONFUSION

n ARTS. France. Oct. Since the
- Allies started their successful Of
fensive in the Picardy. the French
papers have been again discussing the
peace conditions and they now make
demands which three months ago
would have been considered impossible
even by the French public.
Almost unanimously the press in all
sections Of the republic insists on the
complete Acknowledgement Of Germany
and Austria-Hungary and the annexa-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Letters OF Soldiers Are
Legal Wills, Says Court

Berlin Germany. Oct BY = decision
just rendered. the Reishcgericht. the highest
tribunal Of the German empire. holds that
letters Of soldiers killed in the field must
be considered legal wills II they contain
" ishes OF stipulation in regard 90 the distri-
button Of the property Of the writer in case
Of his death The letters do not even havs
70 be signed with the fullnames Of the slain
soldiers. the first names being sufficient
The decision is OF the highest importance
because. since the beginning Of the war.
thousands OF men Of wealth have been killed
and left no other wills than the letters they
trore 20 their families and friends at home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07

ton OF the best parts OF the two en-
pires by France, England. Russia and
Italy.
Suggest Jaint Ownership.
A startling new proposition is made
by the Petit ProvencaL" This in
1luential, widely read southern journal
says
The Central Powers cannot be per
mttted to continue their existence in
their present form after the war. bur
problem and fun Of dangers for the
future The division OF Germany
might lead to quarrels between France
and England, and Rumania and Servia
may object to the annexation OF Ger
tain parts Of Austria and Hungary by
Russia
1t would almost be impossible to
divide the defeated empires without
creating new points OF friction. but
this difficulty can easily be Ovsrdone
IN thoroughly practical way by plac-
ing under joint administration OF the
AllieS what IS left Of the countries OF
the Huns after France and Belgium
have taken Alsace-LOrrafne and the
Prussian and Bavarian provinces west
Of the Rhine, while the eastern part OF
Prussia Bohemia. Galicia, Transyl-
Hania. Bosnia and Herzegovina and
Tyrol, as far as the Lake of Constance,
have been united with Russia, Ru-
mania. Servia and Italy.
Would Not BE Difficult.
The transformation Of Germany,
Austria and Hungary into jointly
owned possessions OF the Allies pre-
sents no great difficulties It viii
only be necessary 10 treat the empires
as conquered provinces and to place
them under the administration OF q
commission in which France England.
Russia and Italy are equally repre-
scented, and Belgium. Rumania and
Servia also have a voice
IF this plan is carried out there
will be no trade war, because the
Allies can destroy all German indus
tries as far as they do not want to use
them for their own purpose. In the
distant future. 50 or 100 years from
now. they may be given 4 certain
measure OF self government again. but
when that time comes their proud
national spirit will have disappeared
and they viii be speaking the Ian
Euages OF their masters
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Kaiser's Sister
Gives Up Struggle

Athens. Greece. Oct While the
tide seems TO have been turning against
the kaiser in the war theaters. his only
sister. the queen Of Greece. has fought
a long and heroic fight for him here
and gone down struggling. She realizes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
New Method SdUes Time
in Building Big Freighter,

Belfast. Ireland. Oct The great
shipbuilding firm Of Harland and
Wolff viii soon begin the construction
Of three freight vessels on the stand
ardized principle The firm has orders
for other series of ships to be built on
the same principle. tt is asserted the
new method viii save about a third
the first cost in construction and ex-
pedite the time of delivery . per
cent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
kieH University and
Colleges To Reopen In
Belief War is Near End

Kieff. Russia, oct The general
opinion prevails in Russia that the
Germans viii not be able to make any
offensive on a great scale The Rus
sian military authorities have promised
to allow the education departments,
which evacuated this city a year ago,
70 return very soon The faculty of
the university has already returned
Such a thing would have been impos-
sible If the strategical position were
unsatisfactory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Al Russian Grand Dukes
Are in Army or Navy Nou

Petrograd- Russia. Oct All the
grand dukes Of the Russian imperial
family between the ages of 20 and a.
are now serving in the Russian army
or navy.
The cars brother. the grand duke
Michael who is 20. has been promoted
70 the rank OF lieutenant general
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
New Uniform for Leeds
Women Has DiUided SRirt

Deeds. Eng. Oct THE city gov
eminent has Just provided a new uni
form for women street car conductors.
It is a divided skirt. but is so con-
trived that it looks like an ordinary
skirt, except on close inspection
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Russia and japan Are In Trade Pact
-:U'- -:I:- -:II:- III -:I:-
Joint Chamber OF Commerce Is Formed

n EIROiRAD Russia Oct IA has
Toxic
O the ehamber to the
closely together CONNIE
Is he in
under the immediate patronage and support and
other leading political personage.
The object Of the medium and jap
leading in both countries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Russian Msatless Days Are Increased
-:I:- -:l:- -:I:- -:ll:- ILL.,
COnvicts To Be Added To the Army

n IR05TAD Russia Oct 7Accong 7less dav
Russia
" ''' ii'"' are 7NIlliH!
inc Russian government has decided oncts provided
Niihe the army Only who
arc held Tor Offences opportunity to oin the army
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Has Crew of SeUen With
Total Age Of 478 Years

London. Eng Oct "A Lowestoft
fishing boat the Sussex. now at work
off Scarborough. contains a war time
crew OF seven men whose united ages
total 4s6 years. The youngest is s.
years old. and the Oldest 70.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Girl Workers in Munition
Plants Extraoagant, Claim

London. Eng Oct Compliant is
made that in numerous muuitiOn areas
IN Yorkshire the girl workers a'-e
spending extravagant sums in high
boots and silk stockings. paying as
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07
Reuenue Of Great Britain
in Year, SI,686,O0O.OO

London Ems oct. Great Bri-
tains total revenues last year. 30 is
announced. were Sf6>f.eoo. 600. Of this
England alone supplied more than 81
per cent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07

the game is now over. hut up 10 the
last moment she stuck by her guns. II
is reported the final switch Of king
Constantine TO the side Of the entente
caused her most bitter sorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-07

ton OF the best parts OF the two en-
pires by France, England. Russia and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24

kissed her. It sounds too sudden,
but that. is the way those things are
done.
''UncIe Josh, you old black
devil" said young Mr.. Burroughs
little later, pressing a five-doIlar bill
into the darky's hand, what docs it
mean?"
why, boss, I guess Miss Esther
wouldn't stand for a man what
whipped tied horse" said Uncle
Josh. $50 1 jest told him that Miss
Esther didn't like a man what let a
horse best him, and said he'd bet
ter give him a beating and then ride
him. That's all Thankee, boss"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24
FRS ALBERT BOND LAMBERT

Dresses made of grass and worn
by society folk were features of a
Hawaiian ball given by Mrs. Talbot
Hanan in the Casino at Narragan-
sett Pier, L. L The picture shows
the COSTUME awarded first prize, worn
by Mrs. Lambert of st. Louis.
Some married men are glad they
have the privilege of thinking as they
please.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24
TODAY IN Illinois HISTORY

Aug. 24, 1766.-GeOrge, Croghan,
deputy Indian agent for the colonies,
held a conference at Fort de Char
tres at which the twelve Indian
tribes of the western confederacy
acknowledged the king of Great
Britain as sovereign of the country
and promised to allow the British to
take over the posts ceded to them by
the French.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24
BY Betty Brown

by Betty bTOWH
This military little maid is very
proud Of her brass buttons and her
pockets. Both brass buttons and
pockets are seen on many of the
dresses for school wear. This little
frock is made of plaid suiting with
collar of white pique. The pockets
and belt are bound with white.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-24

When a woman marries she not
only takes the mans name, but
everything else he has.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14

showed that the men had beer
catapuiated over the northern en-
bankment OF the speedway into ths
held beyond the track.
Limberg was dead when aid ar
rived. Palotu was barely breathing
Both men were rushed to the Coney
Island Hospital by DR.. Salzman. Pa
lotti died before he could be placed
on the operating table.
STAN physicians of the hospital
stated that Ltmberg's skull had been
fractured and almost every bone In
his body broken. Palotti suffered a
broken neck and several fractured
ribs.
Jack I.ocain, an automobile driver
rushed Mrs. Limberg to the hospital
IN the wake of the ambulance. She
collapsed at the side of her husband
News Kept From Other Drivers.
News OF the fatality was kept from
the drivers. Resta and Decigne from
their pits asked after Limberg and
his companion. They were told that
both had escaped with slight injuries
Hastily they climbed back into their
seats and resumed tho mad whirl
about the oval.
Limberg gained fame as a bicycle
rider before he entered tho ranks of
motorists. His experience has been
CHIEFLY on earth tracks In the West.
Both Limberg and Palotti were thirty
five years old. They were known as
two of the most daring motorists in
America.
Because OF the accident tho Kemble
cup race. which was to have been
run for the winners, was post.
poned until the Aston Cup race in No
vemben
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14
PRESIDENT AND PARTY
TAKES TRIP on JAMES

Newport News. Va. May 13.--The
yacht Mayfiowsr, with the President
and Mrs. Wilson aboard for week
end cruise. anchored OF the shipyard
here this morning from Washington.
The yacht Eylph was awaiting the
President OF Newport News, and soon
after his arrival here he and Mrs.
Wilson. with two secret service men,
were taken from the Maynower to the
Sylph In q launch. The Syiph then
left for . trip up the James River. 1t
was expected the President and Mrs.
Wilson would visit the ruins at James
town.
In accordance with the Presidents
wishes, no salutes were fred AZ the
Mayflower passed Fort Monroe and
several battleships anchored in Hamp-
ton Roads. The presidential nag was
not flown, in order that the President
might attract as little attention as
possible. When she arrived here the
Maydower anchored near the Appam.
che British steamer brought here by
a German prize crew.
Cruising slowly up the James River
the President stopped at several spots
and waited points of historic interest.
President and Mrs. Wilson have
with them Mrs w. H Boiling. mother
OF Mrs. Wilson; Miss Bertha Boiling.
sister Of Mrs. Wilson, and one of Mrs.
Wilson's brothers.
They planned to rejoin the May
flower OF Newport News tonight and
remain in this vicinity until tomor-
row.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14
APPAM CASE EVIDENCE
ABRUPTLY CONCLUDED


Norfolk, Va. May i9.--When Judge
WaddUi adjourned the United States
District Court here this afternoon the
evidence for both libellAnts and the
defense in the Appam case had been
completed, The proceedings came to
an abrupt conclusion when Robert
Hughes. of counsel for the German
government suddenly announced that
the evidence for the defense was COM
pleted. Loss than two hours had been
consumed following the closing of the
ltbellants case. Not single witness
had been placed on the stand -fer-the
German government.
1t had been expected that Lieutenant
Berg, commander of the prize ship
when she was brought into Hampton
Roads, would testify and the failure
Of the defense to place him on the
stand disappointed those who had gath
cred i'm the courtroom in hope of hear
ing something of the adventures of
the Germans and the movements of
the raider Moewe.
The defense merely introduced doc
umentary evidence which II sought to
have read into the record. Some of
VI WAS admitted. and some, on ohjec-
tiens by counsel for ihellants, was
held up pending disposition by Judge
Waddnl OF the points raised. These
will be argued Monday before the final
argument of counsel In tho case is
heard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14
EIIless EMPLOYEES
DODGE FLYING BULLETS
pssyss oMss .mx Drop fate
General 0wm Practice.

Tho stAeosto sounds of pistol shots
and the whis OF dying bullets threw
the office force and employees OF the
Southern Express Company into panic
Ing the day, was visited by the said
Perry, ceiored. worker IN the ship
ping department. chased William Cur
tia also coiored. and employed by
the company. through the building
with q revolver which he used with
the abandon written about the natives
or ihs western wf1ds.
witnesses OF the chase ran about In
q state of confusion seeking any place
that offered safety, some lodging be
hind counters, others making for pro-
tectfng walls and stu others crouch
ing on the floor to escape the bull
ieets that few over them. There were
about atty employees In the building
at the time. and as the TWO negroes
msde their wild run in and about the
place, and half hundred scattered with
the energy that only safety Frat
can generate.
1t ali started on account OF coat
II appears that Perry who works dur
ing the DAY. was visited by The said
Curtis started on run. and Perry
around the express office until he is
ready TO report for night duty. The
two negroes FIRST entered into mild
dispute about the garment, and then
advanced the arg 1ment to the more
serious stage when Il is said Curtis
threatened the life Of Perry. Perry,
who IN described "a being small and
yellow, believed he should protect him
self from ths more robust Curtis. aud
forthwith showed military activity
Curtis started on IA, ana Ferry
followed nrinR three shots, aud en-
danrerin9 the lives aBd disturbing the
comfort of two score and ten. but in
juring none
orcer Grafton Was called to the
scene of possible carnage, and placed
both Of the participants IA III" blood
less drama under arrest II was SAID
tina, Curtis ALEC had gum which he
did not use. but the police we're unable
to dikcovsr II. Later tho coat, the
cause 81 q all was found IN cor
ner
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14
r. n. TO PREACH PREPAREDNESS
IN HOME OF HENRY FORD

Oyster Bay. N. Y, May 1s.--An-
nouncement was made here tonight
that Colonel Roosevelt next Friday
will carry the fight for preparedness
directly into the home of Henry Ford
Responding to an invitation from q
group of prominent Michigan citizens
Mr.. Roosevelt will leave for Detroit
on Thursday afternoon and at noon the
next day will speak there at public
meeting, which has been called for the
purpose of hearing his views on the
national issues.
Henry Ford is not among tho sign
ers of the invitation. but 1t was UNI
derstood here tonight that he viii in
all robability be among the Detroit
business men who will welcome the
former President upon his arrival
there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14
VERDUN KEY POSITION
FOR DEFENSE OF FRANCE
BY GABRTEu HANOTAUx.

SfAbANLbAA A1kA1NoxAS-As
Paris, May l3.--It must be made
perfectly plain that in our defense of
verdun. we are fighting not only for
victory but for the very fate OF our
country.
The Kaiser has concentrated an his
strength for the capture OF this town.
II the attack fails. the whole pam
Germanio system oollapsea. the body
Of the German colossus falls to the
ground. and his only hope can be to
prolonE his agony.
It IL typical * the German etan 70
group all their resources and employ
them in mass to crush the enemy q
principal force. At the beginning of
the war and now stall our principal
force lies In the east along what ID
known popularity as our Iron from
tier" OF which verdun liz the apex.
verdun commands the Meuse Valley
and 10 tho hinge between our eastern
and northern provinces.
We can only fres our country from
German servttude by holding verdun
to the death; otherwise there remains
no connection between I1flls and
Nancy.
II the Germans get veriun they
will place themselves in unassaiIAble
possession Of the important mineral
supplies Of Briey basin. verdun IL the
strategic key to these supplies and one
Of the principal reasons why Germany
began the war was the hoped-f for
acquisition OF this from ore.
Joffre was right when he ordered
the army at verdun. as on the Marine,
20 conquer o rperish
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14
nO0sMvExr nuT@FArus
Hxs OYSTER mar rRxnHns.

Oyster Bay. l.. l.. May is.---'T notios
cur friends who were exercised over
the requirement of the Canal xops dur
ing my administration don't return the
Panama Canal" said Col. Roosevelt
this afternoon In an informal talk with
the Bible Glass of ST. Paul NJ ID.
Church. of oyster Bay.
The class, most OF whom are old
neighbors of the colonel. were his
guests at a reception which also in
cluded two squadrons of Boy Scouts
and the pupils of the Cove Public
School.
After shaking hands all around with
his old friends. the colonel led them
into the famous trophy room where he
Identified for them some of the price,
less relics of his career.
He showed them the Spanish cannon
which occupied point on the summit
of San Juan Hill, the two regimental
flags OF the Rough Riders and the
trophies of the chase.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-14

White Stone. Va, May IB.-LaucaBter
County was greatly shocked Wednes-
day afternoon when a sad tragedy oc-
CURED in this village. Miss Carrie
Fvsus, tfghfy esteemed young lad"
was found in her bath room, all robed
with burial garments and reclining
upon & pillow, bullet through her
brain from "a tiny pistol in her own
hands caused her death
Fer sometime Miss Evans has been
in poor health-in fact, almost nerv-
Gus wreck. due 10 physical disabilities
and recent over-work in nursing the
sick
She was native OF AIlddlesex Coun-
~. She wss adopted as daughter IN
the fomily OF Robert II Dunawav
treasurer OF Lancaster County, IN
whose household there were no chill
dreu. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunaway were de-
voted to their foster child and In re-
~ent months. when her condition De
came matter OF uneasiness. every
thing was done TO try TO recuperate
her sptrits and physical health.