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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
JAIL TIRE CLAIM
Of $4,000 FILED
Parents of Percy Woods,
Holocaust Victim, Pre-
sent Claim to Council.

A claim for s15. 600. made by Mr. and
Airs. s. j. Woods OF Boulder county,
Colorado. the parents of Percy l.
Woods. "a victim Of the city Jail hola-
caust % March @. and whose death oc-
CURED on March %. has been filed
with tho city council. At the meeting
of the council Thursday morning the
petition was referred TO the city attor-
ney and the council as q whole.
Healthy Week.
The weekly report OF the sanitary
&C. mulssiOner was made. The weekly
report 81 the city health officer showed
81 deaths, Of which eight were Ameri-
can and "a Mexican. Births numbered
p, Of which five were American and
20 Mexican. OF contagious diseases,
there remained 80 Of measles, nine Of
scarlet fever. six of smallpox, three OF
typhoid fever. nine Of diphtheria. six
81 chicken poZ and six of typhus fever.
Petitions Filled.
The following petitions were received
and referred; Police, fire and building.
d. OterO, for permit 10 install gasoline
storage tank al 1904 East Second street.
tsNation and finance. City National
bank and r. T. Burgess, for cancella-
lion o. penalties, Septima Lakeland. for
cancellation OF penalties and interest.
OctaEiano Tribe, FOR cancellation of
penalties, water and sanitary. IL r.
fcnstord Tor sewer connection to block
y, Manhattan Heights: j. A. Frazer. for
permit 10 continue corral and wagon
yard at Kansas and Second streets.
streets and grades. property owners. to
place Campbell street from Curri TO
Hague streets, on grade: A. H. Gilmore.
for arc light at Elm and Wheeling
streets council as a whole property
owners, to pave Los Angeles street
from Epson avenue to California
street
me following petitions were granted:
a. j. Baron. for permit to construct
nalconles at the corner OF Myrtle and
cotton avenues, VIM. Baehr. for can
collation. Of assessment, Mrs NJ A.
Pichard, for correction Of tax rolls:
Manuel hernandez. for correction OF
tax rolls S. ID. Ambrose. for cancella-
ton OF taXatons; property owners. for
sewer extension TO block 4. East Ell
Paso; !. ii. Richardson, to continue
Court House corral at Overland and
campbell streets; NJ F. church, for
exemption from taxes
Bids for balances.
Bids for the city depository were
opened. The bids were all ~ percent
per annum on daily balances. The dir
lerent banks bidding We're: III Paso
Bank d Trust Co.. American Trust q
Savings bank; Security Bank & Trust
Co, and Texas Bank d Trust Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

drawing 4 per cent at the savings
bank with no other security except
the windy protests of an honest man
who lost his conscience at the same
time he lost his roll.
It is comparatively easy to be honest
when everything is lovely and the
goose hangs high, as the poet Keats
said. If there were not so much
wealth and ready money in this coun-
try, there would be more sympathy
for the unfortunate duffer who is out
Of both and needs food more than he
does kind words The church and the
lodge teach a high grade Of honesty,
but a sack of flour donated at the
right time can do wonders to brace
up a wavering brother
II old Diogenes were alive today he
wouldn't have to comb the country
to find an honest man and waste good
money on tallow candles. We have
any number Of honest men, and some
Of them in congress, where the tenn
ptauOns TO remain honest are not
thick enough to cause discomfort. The
man who doubts everybody's honesty
but his own needs two things-religiOn
and watching.
Honesty is said to be the best DO.
Icy because it is not followed by A
death-bed epentance.-Protecte By
The Adams Newspaper Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

~ INCE congress was not invited permitted to
counsel with the administration in formulating
and defining policy toward Germany, congress
now only ratify repudiate what the president
has done in the nations That is the alternative
presented result Of the presidents determination
technical point of executive preTogative.
The presidents message to congress, and the note
10 Germany Of which the message is paraphTase
powerful state papers from whatever standpoint re-
garded They direct, vigorous, fOrcefu unequvOca
logical they state clearly the position the adminStra
ton has assumed and the grounds that deemed to
Justify the taken. This assertion Of the essential
strength of the documents public papers does
mean that either the message the note will be uni
versally convincing to American readers, that the
presidents course will be universally approved
Any aggressive act by the administration by
the United States against Germany and her allies would
be welcomed by the bitter partSans of the entente
express active sympathy with Britain and her cause
good many of these bitter partisans are not only
noisy but they also somewhat careless of the ul
mate results Of the policies they advocate, upon the
permanent welfare Of this nation. Besides the in
teectuas and clericalS in America who stand in
whelmng majority against the central powers there
another large group, too well informed but always
ready follow the crowd and shout for the leaders
partly to avoid being made unpleasantly conspicuous
by being called different. There who having
limited world vision, do not to think about the
possible results Of any act of this nation but are
quite prepared to trust to luck Americans always
have done in the past.
The presidents indictment Of Germany is terrific;
his words thunder and crash with the mighty power
righteous invective. To make Germany ashamed Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
A Chautauqua Is A Big Show For Little Money
Best Talent This Year In History OF The West

soldiers are constantly tramping TO
prevent violations Of the government
neutrality laws. AT one time there
was a perfectly level road leading from
America to the Island. but now this
has been rendered impossible by
wire fence"
Gambling OF no gambling. Juarez
has not lost its glamour for the tourist.
and they are visiting that place in
numbers every day" said y. G. Perry.
FL Paso, not including Juarez. is one
Of the most interesting places in the
world, but when tourists come through
the city, they refuse to continue unless
they go over to Juarez and look over
that battle SCARED town.
u never realized that there was such
a pretty custom in the southwest as
the band concerts and promenade at
the Juarez plaza in Juarez on Sunday
afternoons" said ]. G. Glass THE in
teresung way in which the young
women walk upon the inner circle and
the young men upon the outer and
their exchange Of bows and flowers is
as attractive a pastime as I ever OBJ
served. While the music of the band
is some Of the best L ever listened to-
1t is a wonder to me that more people
in FL Paso do not attend these con-
certs"
1T often puzzles men what becomes
Of the men who lead monstrOus lives.
said Percy Thomas. Il know very well
that there is a continuity OF person
ality, just as there is a continuity OF
the substance that makes up our bod
les. How we profit by our past ex-
periences is open for debate but GER
tainly to have a past like Pancho Villa
is no pleasant commentary for the fu-
ture careers that lie before him. Per
haps he is n BOrgia manifest again: or
an Egyptian pharoah or a Roman en-
peror."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

CIT L PAso's chautauqua will be
the biggest ever offered in the
west" said G. A.. Matteson, rep
resenting the Allison White Chautau-
qua company. who is now in the city
working with the local committee for
the coming event. sour concern has
spent thirty per cent more for talent
this year than ever before" he con-
tinued, and there is no doubt but that
II is going to be a big thing. / saw
this without deriving any benefit from
1t for myself or the company, for you
know the FL Pasoans behind the move
ment ha contracted for our per-
1ormances on a guarantee basis. This
protects us and gives the people of FL
Paso the cheapest high class attrac-
uonS they have ever had. The chau-
tauqua stands for the promotion of the
highest ideal Of American manhood and
womanhood. Up to a standard and
down TO price is the motto. so that
everyone may enjoy the best in enter
tainment, music and lectures. It will
be a seven days feast OF profitable
enjoyment and education. Every per-
son will take something home that they
viii remember each Of these seven
days The chautauqua will run from
May L to Z.
prices have gone sky high on most
products that are consumed by the gem
eral public" said Ed. Haight. Il have
received a schedule of prices issued by
one manufacturer that indicates what
the European war has done for the
people of the United States. This sched-
ule shows that spelter has increased
2S2 per cent, copper 146 per cent lead
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

62.5 per cent, tin 81 per cent. anthony
$50 per cent, brass rod 1856 per cent,
brass tubing $50 per cent. soft steel SO
per cent, tool steel 80 per cent, sheet
copper ll6 per cent, maleable 10 per
cent, acids $50 per cent, glycerine SO
per cent, carbOrundum and emery to
20 per cent. felt wheels a. per cent,
wire nails SO per cent, brass wood
screws 100 per cent, leather betting
40 per cent, self hardening steel 400
per cent high speed steel 400 per cent
and waste 20 per cent. These increases
are over prices prevailing in 1914 and
1915. There has been a big advance
in drugs and was recently informed
that at least two drugs that come from
Germany are entirely off the market.
Higher prices are predicted. and no
one can tell where the end will be-
~
THE people Of the city are gener-
ally complying with the new ordinance
said B. j. ZabrisKie, city sanitary COM
missioner. Most Of the Americans have
provided metal cans for garbage and
for ashes and are classifying their
garbage as required by the ordinance.
The city has been pretty lenient in the
nance and the spirit with which our
requirements have been met by people
generally is gratifying
X x
'Many comments are made on the
peculiar curve Of the Rio Grande that
is responsible for what appears to be
a large chunk OF FL PasO in Mexican
territory, and which is known locally
as the Island" said S. 3. Findley.
'This piece Of land shoots over into
American territory and is caused by
the old bed Of the river. as water at
one time flowed around the horseshoe.
The only thing that protects the boun-
Diary line at this point is a wire fence,
and along this thin line, American
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
ID YEARS AGO TODAY
From The HernId ID III Date. 1a0e.

The management Of the Rock Island
Railway company is preparing to take
care of an unusually large amount Of
cattle and other live stock this year
especially from this territory. A great
deal Of building material is coming
over the railway consigned to different
points and carried in cattle cars. which
VIII remain at this end OF the line in
readiness for the great amount Of live
stock shipping that is expected.
County surveyor A H. Parker left
this morning on a trip to different
parts Of Mexico.
T. C. Pugh and Edward Kneezeu
are spending a few days at Santa
Rosalia, Mexico, taking baths.
e Craig left on an eastern trip to
negotiate the sale OF some Of his min
ing properties in Mogollon, n. NJ.
Approximately $50 FL Pasoans left
for Dallas. Texas, to attend the state
Confederate reunion in that city.
\. B. Urmston returned to his home
in Casas Grandes. where he will load
several cars Of cattle for shipment over
the Sierra Madre railway in the near
future.
II. T. Edgar. manager Of the electric
companies OF this city, was elected one
OF the directors Of the Southwestern
Gas, Electric & Railway association at
recent San AntoEio meeting.
The tentative agreement between
Democratic factions OF the city seem
to be off, and it looks as II there was
J. H. Boone and Jim MagOffin for
sheriff.
Billy Smith. special officer Of the
FL PasO-ROck Island railway, returned
from a two weeks trip up the line.
He says that all the bad men who
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
BOY SEARCHED; RIBBON FOUND;
HOSE STOLEN; HOUSE ROBBED

Charged with entering the Badger
Fuel company office and taking stamps
from a drawer. Ynez Flores was ar
rested by the police Thursday morn
ing at ten o'clock. The boy had a
quantity Of new ribbon in his posses
sion when he was searched at the police
station
a trunk containing a kit Of tools
was stolen from an automobile owned
by AdOlph Buquor Thursday morning.
Burglars entered the home Of NJ. H
Quinliven at g16 Magoffin avenue
Wednesday night. They entered with
a pass key through the front door and
took a gold watch and pOcketbOok.
Fifty feet OF cotton hose was stolen
Thursday morning from in front Of the
Pierce Furniture company on Texas
street.
A sample case was taken from an
automobile belonging to J. T. Williams.
of 1117 Williams street, Thursday morn
ing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

were operating up - that district some
time ago are gone4nOw-
General manager J. p. Ramsey, OF
the Sierra Madre railway, has a motor
cycle that is propelled by gasoline.
and requires little exertion TO the rider
except in holding on. The wheel at
tracted much attention Saturday as it
went putting down the street.
n distinguished visitor in Ell Paso
is Col. Joseph HampsOn. of Mexico.
and with him in his private car is
Henry c. Waters. Col Hampson is
one OF the most noted Americans in
Mexico. The visitors are being enter
tanned by Capt. Charles Davis, Mai.
w J. Fewel, Fred Fenchler and others
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
Progress

had
w indeed;
till biste
lOa whole
civatOr tall and wide that hill the
prandg seds hundred fd along
achieve
The farmers these modern days know naugt old time me they
to
Doodle growing rank, and have to stack i in
protected by the Adams Newspaper s.c,J MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
JUSTIN WHITE QUITS MILLING
co. TO GO TO CHESTMONT. \

Justin c White. chief clerk in the
general sales department Of the FL
Paso Milling company. has resigned
70 accept a position with a big lumber
company at Crestmont, North Carolina.
Mr. White has been connected with
the Pearson interests since the pres
emit organization took charge and was
located IN MADEIRA. Mex. before the
exodus OF the Pearson company Off
-lals- lie has been a resident Of FL
Paso for the past four years. He will
he associated with p. G. Thede. former
general manager OF the Fl Paso Mill
ng company. at Crestmont.
Mr. and Mrs. White and children
wiz leave sunday for Houston. where
,ney VIII visit Mr.. Whites mother and
Mrs Whites parents before going 10
their new hon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
To UUaN-Tr rrUaE ~

Hamilton Fish camp, Spanish War
Veterans, viii have n muster and flag
day exercises at the First Christian
church Friday evening at eight o'clock
May Tom Lea. the G. A. R. and Con-
federate Veterans and all Spanish War
Veterans have been invited
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

TIL Teller with tn badger gray mus
tache haint worryin' about tn shortage
o dye stuff so long as shoe blackin' holds
put. Miss FawD Lippincut says tn new
dances are jest like sittin' on tn daven-
port, 'cept you walk around.
lProtected by Aaams Newspaper service).
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
SPECIAL AGENT c. E. LEWIS
WILL RETURN TO Ell PASO

O.. =. Lewis, formerly special agent OF
The treasury department in FL Paso.
district
He viii take the place made vacant
recently by the transfer Of special agent
Locke.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
y HOWARD Z. RANN-

4 their small change. It is a risky pro-
ceedings to part with money that IS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20
SMASHED WINDOWS. BEHIND hans.

- = II . " - HIIIII-NU UNENs
Pancho Becerra smashed the win
dows in his home at 1929 Finley street
Thursday morning, using a piece OF
lead pipe TO do the work Pancho is
now in Jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

The Pennsylvania railroad employs
over 100000 people.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

Somebody defines culture Something which if you
are conscious of, you don't possess"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

lPEo,eoted p Aaama NeWspaper seEvIeel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

Pershing has applied for the job of confidential
secretary to the Sphinx.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-20

blds Tor the city depository were
opened. The bids were an ~ percent
per annum on daily balances The diff
Ierent banks bidding We're: FL Paso
Bank a. Trust Co.. American Trust q
Savings bank; Security Bank & Trust
Co, and Texas Bank a. Trust Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
=. Finance. Real Estate Insurance =.
 STOCK MARKET

New York. July 17-Opening- ranging from material fractions to point or more attended the opening of todays market, but these were not long maintained, renewal of last weeks liquidation and short selling being again encountered. Motors and allied issues, including Crucible, Mex ican Petroleum and Industrial Alcohol were among the weakest features, to- gether with. Reading, which reacted sharply. United States Steel also yielded to moderate pressure after a slight initial advance. Dealings were light at the outset but increased as prices fell.
 Noon-A very large percentage of the mornings business was confined to motors. munitions, Alcohol, Marine pfd. and U. S. Steel, all except the lat ter showing less power of resistance. Alcohol made an extreme decline of five points with to almost for the motors, z for Bethlehem Steel pfd.; six for Gulf States Steel and 1 to 2 for Mexicans, Tennessee Copper. Amer ican Can. American Zinc, Baldwin & Westinghouse. Selling was largely of bearish origin, though further offer ings of weakened, bull accounts were indicated. Irregular rallies occurred before noon. Bonds were irregular with nominal dealings in the more ac- tive issues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
"GERRYMANDER"

The first use of the word gerry mander" was in 1872, and ever since the term has been in common use to designate ''an arbitrary, unnatural and unfair arrangement of voting districts, designed to favor one political party or candidate" Elbridge Gerry, whose name has been thus immortalized by incorporation in a new word of the English tongue, was born in Marble head, Mass, 172 years ago today. He was a signer of the Declaration of In- a member of Congress for several years, governor of Massachu- sets from 1910 to 1872, and vice pres ident of the United States from the latter year to his death in 1874. It was while governor of the Bay State that he signed a law rearranging the senatorial districts of Massachusetts so as to give the advantage to the Demo- cratic party. In some sections the of the district, in rela a- ton to the towns, was singular and absurd. Russell, editor of the Boston Centinel, made a map of Essex county
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
ALEXANDER ZAIMIS

Alexander Zaimis. the Greek states man who recently became for the third time the Prime Minister of Greece, has long played a prominent role in the affairs of the Hellenes. Unlike his predecessor, Skouloudis, who was pronouncedly pro-German in his sympathies, Zaimis has always been noted for his friendship for France. Since the beginning of his public career he has looked upon France as the best friend of Greece. He comes of an ancient and honored family, and inherited a large fortune, as Greek fortunes go. His father was twice premier of Greece during the reign of the late King George. Alexander Zaimis was first called to form a government in 1897. The country was then plunged into debt and greatly humiliatedr by the defeats suffered in the war with Turkey, and Zaimis confronted a grave situation. He won a distinct triumph in bringing about the restoration to Greece of Tessaly. which had been taken by the Turks. He was returned to power in 1901, but his administration was brief. Ten year ago M. Zaimis was appointed governor of Crete, and he distinguished himself in his conduct of the governmental affairs of the ''isle of unrest" AS an orator it Is said that he can remain silent in all the leading languages of Europe-a rare accomplishment for a Greek, for since the days of Demosthenes 1t has been the ambition of every son of Hellas to win fame by practicing the arts of eloquence. Zaimas has long been the personal friend and political associate of Venizelos, the fiery Gre. tan who has been the \bitterest of the opponents of the pro-German policies of King Constantine, "the faithful brother -in-law."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
World of Finance

which they may draw, thereby afford ing possibility of profit. if exchange upon Russia rise before the maturity of the loan. It is also provided that the American syndicate shall have the privilege of purchasing Russian gov ernment 5 k per cent. bonds to the amount of $55,OOO,OOo, payable in the aforementioned ruble credit at the rate of 33 # cents to the ruble. While the transaction has not been definitely closed, it is understood that 1t is likely to be carried out, and that it will af- ford a basis for the placing of further large Russian orders for munitions,
 railroad supplies, etc., in this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
OBITUARY
PETER s. HANSEN.

The funeral of Peter S. Hansen was largely attended from his late home, 547 Central avenue on last Friday af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The funeral services at the house were conducted by Rev. MT. Lewis of the Newfield M. E. church and at the grave in Park cemetery the burial services of Sam uel H. Harris lodge, No. 99 and Den mark lodge, No. 37 were read. The floral tokens were large and unusually handsome. Delegations were present from the Trolleymen's union, of which MT. Hansen had long been a member, and from Harris lodge, No. 99. and Denmark lodge, No. 37. Pallbearers were members of the above lodges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
SEWER PROPOSALS CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

Proposals will be received by the Paving & Sewer Commission until Thursday evening, July -20th. 1916, 7:3O p. m., at the office of the Secre- tary, Room No. 22, City Hall, for the construction of sewers in the following named streets, to wit:
 Wade street; Ellsworth street; Mo- Kinley avenue; Hollister avenue; Mon- roe street; Helen street; Walnut street: Auburn street; Smith street: Herkimer street.
 Plans and profiles can be seen at City Engineers Office.
 The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
 A certified check for five per cent. of amount of bid must accompany each proposal.
 PAVING & SEWER COMMISSION
 Bernard Heating, Secretary. PA b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
A New Russian Loan.
Such a succeA attended the re,

Such a succeA attended the recent placing of a Russian government $50.000.0 .000 threeyear 61s per cent. loan or credit in the United States that the former bankers who conduct ed the operation have given an option for its duplication. The second credit, if it be definitely arranged, will be for the same amount and at the same rate, and will again embrace the granting to the American bankers of a credit for 15o.00o.000 rubles at the Imperial Bank of Russia against
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
PLUMBERS TORCH ExPLoDEs.

Central Village. Ct., July 17-Ebcn Dan, head of the c. E. Barber Hard ware Co.,. lit his plumbers torch to- day much as he had done many times before. But the torch back-fired, the gasoline exploded and those nearby rolled him on the ground to put out the fire. He was seriously burned. The building, in which is the post. office, took fire but the damage was
 tvtal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
stratford Town Clerk Ill

Town Clerk Harold c. Lowell of King street, was taken to the Bridge port hospital today suffering from an attack of blood poisoning. MT. Lowell was walking around the store Satur- day evening and stepped on rusty nail. jDr. De Ryter Rowland was call ed and removed the nail. An infec- ton developed yesterday and the fam fly physician ordered his removal to the hospital.