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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
JCFFRE WILL BE
ARMY'S COUNSEL

Paris. France. Dec. 1S.-In conform
itE with the change in military COM
n.-nd announced Tuesday night. presi-
dent Poincaire today signed a decree
naming Cen Max Joffre. commander
in chief OF the French armies. 'techni-
cal counsel OF the government regard
ing the direction of the war"
Another decree declares that the COM
manders in chief of the armies of the
north and northeast and of he army Of
the orient shall exercise command in
conformity with the DEGREES of October
Is, 1913, and December I. 1918. which
made the commander In chief of the
armies in the field responsible directly
to the minister of war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
BRAND WARNS
FRANCE Of TRAP
Premier Declares He Has
No Faith in Germany's
Offer of Peace.
CONTINUED from page Onc.D

that they can desire Our enemies, to
give our Reople all the means to pros
per that they can desire. Our enemies
offer as aims consent not 10 annihi-
late us. After the Marine. after Yer
dun, France, for resisting firmly. is Of
fered this Such a document must be
Thoroughly meditated upon to see to-
ward what objects it tends
There was loud applause at these
words and deputy Thierry-Cazes shout
ed: The country thinks as you do"
Premier BRAND then concluded;
From this rostrum l must say that
there is a vancouver to separate the
allies. disturb the conscience and de-
moralize the people of the French re-
public In circumstances such as these
one will not do less than the conven-
ton"
Chamber AppIauds Loudly.
The chamber applauded unanimously
when he affirmed that the war gov
eminent OF France would not follow
the policy of Germany He asked.
g however, for power TO regulate al
questions concerning the national de-
fence, including the possibility Of
requisition, but said that II the latter
step was considered necessary II would
not be carried out inconsidera tely- The
chamber applauded when ne announced
that the government would ask for the
suppression of the liquor traffic
throughout France
Premier expressed the certainty that
many have behind them the object OF
intensifying the war next spring when.
he said, she will have stronger armies
10 face.
Expect Another Onslaught.
In the senate Thursday the new
ministry faces another. onslaught This
time Georges CIemenceau. who char
acterizes the new government as an
attempt to mend the broken down en-
zine by putting on a new pair of tires,
RawnnUpT AuT1nm trauuIn
Nillaine intend TO ask the premier
about the general situation
Total Prohibition OF Strong Drink
Total prohibition throughout France
Of the consumption Of such alcoholic
beverages as whiskies brandies and
liquors. has been decided on by the
government. This is shown b. the text
in the Journal Officiel today OF premier
Brands declaration before the cham
Der OF deputies on the subject The
premier said:
THE government viii ask you to give
il the faculty OF solving by DEGREES all
questions of interest in regard to the
national defence which the laws are too
slow to regulate. 4 particularly grave
question which can be regulated only
in war times. the solution Of which in
wolves the life of the country and It's
salvation is the total suppression Of the
consumption OF alcohol"
The premier's reamrks we're greeted
with loud applause from many of the
benches Deputy Mayeras interjected:
In the army also%
Yes in the entire country said the
premier
Beer Not Included.
The use of the term alcohol in this
connection is understood in France TO
include such averages as absinthe,
brandies and liquors. but not /
wines or beers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
FIRST ARTICLE N MEXICAN
CONSTITUTION Is ADOPTED
By Assoelatsd Fress

Queretaro, Mex. Dec 1.-THE con-
stitutiOnal convention was today con-
sidering various measures proposed 1or
INCORPORATION in the new constitution.
The first article was adopted Wednes-
day.
The article provides that every citi-
zen shall enjoy the guarantees which
the constitution stipulates and that
they may not be restricted nor sus-
peneded except as provided for in the
constitution
An effort to amend the article TO
specify more clearly that no citizen
could renounce his rights failed OF
adoption. An article prohibiting slavery
also was adopted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

his brother members that they would
be well repaid by a visit TO the great
edifice. Allen II. Hughey. the principal.
has arranged to accommodate the BO-
tarIaus in the cafeteria
Ma HeSsinEcr was called upon to
tell how il felt to be the father Of such
an accomplished child as little Frances
He said il felt fine and added some
pleasant things about her teacher. Mr.
Evans lie paid tribute to f. PasO's
accommodation of the soldiers. and
praised the facilities afforded here for
the handling OF such q large extra body
o. men
things Of life in the glow OF our ma
terial prosperity urged Mai Hey
singer by not establish an Il Paso
conservatory and an FL Paso symphony,
as well as build a good play house,
which will attract the great opera com
panies OF the east2"
Tribute To Climate.
The major closed with a tribute 20
II Paso's ~salu0riOus cline" and pre-
dicted that If the city gave more at
tentiOn TO the arts. il would in time
be unequalled by any other city in the
Jos. \ Wright moved that a vote Of
thanks be given to the performers for
their excellent program The motion
was carried.
The prizes were won by Mr.. Wright.
Mr.. Evans, and A. c. Foster. VIII +
Winch was declared the goat
At a directors meeting held after
the luncheon. ". NJ Laughlin and Julius
krakauer were elected associated mem
bers from The Herald and krakauer,
FORK d MoEe's successors, respecuvely-
4 regular meeting of the directors
viii be held in the office of the presi-
dent. Or. r l. Ramey, next Tuesday,
CT $50 D. m
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
EMILY STEVENS TO-DAY.

Emily Stevens in The Wager" viii be
the Unique today Miss Stevens who
made such a success in The Unchas-
tened Woman" The Soul OF Woman
The Wheel of the Law" and The
House Of Tears" is said to bring her
rare talents more actively into play in
The Wager than in either OF the first
mentioned plays. The Wager" was
written and directed by George D
Baker and the cast includes many noted
actors. 1t is the best entertainment
ever put into q motion picture is found
in The Wager" The shows start at
1915 a m. L, 1:15 o m. ESQ, 5:45. 3,
6.I5. 30. SIS and 10-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
GOV. MCDONALD TO VACATE
EXECUTIVE MANSION DEC. rs

Santa Fe. y. NJ. Dec 14-Governor
Mcdonald is preparing to vacate the
executive mansion on December IS.
The family OF governor-elect Z. c de
Baca is preparing to move in shortly
afterWard.
It is nov confidently expected that
Mr.. deBaca will be here to take the
oath even should he be compelled for
health reasons to return TO California.
However, his physicians declare that
his health is improving, that he is not
suffering from pernicious anemia, but
from persistent digestive troubles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
THEDA BARA AT THE BIJOU.

Iheda Bara VIII be seen at the BIZ
jou theater today only. in The Eternal
SaphO-" William Foxs greatest film
production. When the above picture
was shown at the Bijou recently il was
almost impossible TO handle the crowds
II viii be shown today for the last time
in FL Paso. and the management ad-
ViSes every one who can possibly DO so
TO attend the day shows. The time OF
the shows is: / a. m. 1915. 1880. 2:45,
5:l5- $50. 7:40, $50. 10 p. m--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
JUAREZ TO IMPROVE BOTH
ITS POLICE AND SCHOOLS

At meeting OF the city council Of
Juarez lasting from 7:3O Wednesday
evening TO 3 o'clock Thursday morning.
il was decided to supply the police OF
the city with uniforms. to add sew
eraI new schools to the system, and
to make a great number Of other
municipal improvements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
PLAINVIEW CLUBS UNITE
TO HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE

Plainview. Tex. Dec I4.-All the
clubs of Plainview Will unite in ar
ranging for a municipal Christmas tree
The tree viii be erected on the main
business street. Broadway. Carols will
be sung from the band stand on the
public square Large pines will be i'm
ported from Louisiana. local lumber
concerns donating the trees
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
LAsT nAN FnR ..THE CORNER.,

the Conner winch Is oelng SHOWN
at the Grecian today for the last time.
is truly a timely play II shows how
one man corners the food market and
how many are forced to literally starve
because OF it, It also shows very wildly
the effect this corner has on one lit
tie family: how the husband is forced
20 steal and the wife is made to sell
her honor just to keep the children
from starving. This picture is in four
reels, the show lasting Just one hour.
snd there are many thrills damned into
that space Of time. The price OF admis-
sion today is 10 cents for adults and ;
cents for children.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
ABOUT 5000 ATTEND BIG
NATIONAL FEAST AT JUAREZ

About 5000 persons attended the
feast OF Santa Maria de Guadalupe, the
u,arron saint of Mexico. which vas held
I'M the church that bears her name, in
Tuarez. Tuesday The altar was lighted
in the rational colOrs OF Mexico, a mill
rarv band furnished the music. and folk
dances were given in the patio by Iuu-
FLOODED Indians from the C1necu Indian
settlement in the Juarez valley. Father
Jose Marquee is the curate OF the
church.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
Ell PASO COURTHOUSE AND
JAIL BOND ISSUE APPROVED

nun of FL Paso, was here today and
obtained the approval of the attorney
generals department for an issue of
$3.50. 600 FL PaSo county courthouse
and Jail bonds in connection with the
completion of the courthouse and Jail.
The bonds bear ~ percent interest
and mature in 40 years.
Swastika Coal-Wood and Kindling too
Phones 53I-444A
Southwestern Fuel & Feed CO.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
MEXICO IS TO RESTORE
PROPERTIES C0NFISCATED

Washington. D. g. Dec 14.-Semi Of
fetal dispatches received mere IToiu
7ie,rico civ announce q decree has been
issued restoring to the owners various
properties seized by the de facto govern
ment since ~the reasons which impel4e1
the government TO exercise IT'S powers
of intervention no longer exist
The message said the property 10 oe
restored included 81 city tracts. cosby
in Mexico City. and numerous ranenes
in the states Of Puebla, Neracruz, Hidal-
20. TIaxcala and COahuila-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
VILLAS ARMY IS
MOVING ON TORREON
Continued from page one.)

I have received no intimation that
Gen Gonzales is 70 leave his post, and.
so far as I have heard the higher au-
thOrities are satisfied with his work
here"
10000 Troops To Stay on Defensive.
The general reports that there are
about %, 600 COnstitutionalist soldiers
in the state OF Chihuahua at present
ABOUT 1900 Of whom are stationed in
Chihuahua City he expects a few thou
send OF the capitals garrison to be
set out for operations against the
bandits. but believes that al least 10
600 viii remain 10 defend the city
against any further attacks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

Jose Moralez. Of u East Fifth street,
was bruised about the body Wednes
day afternoon At Third and Oregon
streets when he was struck by an auto
mobile. the identity OF the driver OF
which is unknown AIoralez was taken
To the emergency hospital and later
sent to his home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
GERMAN SUBMARINES SINK
COAL AND MUNITION SHIPS

Amsterdam, Holland, Dec IA Ber-
lin dispatch says that German sub
marines between November $ and De-
cember 8 sank off the French Allan
tic coast. among other vessels, steam
ships carrying coal cargoes amounting
10 Il geo tons which were on the way
TO France and also an English steam
ship with 5000 tons of war material
which was proceeding from New YORK
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
BRITISH PLAN TO RAISE
ANOTHER MILLION TROOPS

London. Eng, Dec. IA supple
mentary estimate issued today provides
for an additional 1000, 600 men OF all
ranks for the army service during the
present fiscal year. The original esti-
mate was for 4.0OO,0 600 men.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
PEACE PROPOSALS ARE
DELIVERED TO ITALY

Paris. France. Dec 1.-THE peace
proposals of the central powers have
been delivered 10 the Italian govern
ment- No definite indications are given
as TO the conditions upon which peace
negotiations might be attempted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
ALLIES ABOUT TO MAKE
CERTAIN DEMANDS OF GREECE

London. Eng. Dec. 14-Fully alive
to the dangers OF delay in dealing with
what he termed the unsatisfactory sit
uation in Greece. lord Robert Cecil told
the house of commons this afternoon
that the entente allies were about TO
present certain demands TO the Greek
government for the purpose Of clearing
II up.
Guns for Rent-Ailen Arms and Cy-
Gle Co. 404 y OregOn.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
BORLAND RESOLUTION REPORTED

Washington. D. c. Dec 1.-THE Bor-
land resolution ordering the federal
trade commission TO Investigate all
angles of the high cost of living was
favorably reported today by the house
judiciary committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

John RIilholland father of Mrs. Inez
Hilhoilaud BOissevaiu. who died re-
Gently. viii carry on the universal
peace work started by his daughter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
Notice. Tenem.nt owners.

Lee Newman can get more money out
OF your property, at a less cost. than
anyone else. Ask his clients.
Phone 1904. sos 4 :. FL PasO.
ADVERTISEMENT
Il. trnnhI.. C. srann go Mills BID
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

The luncheon on the first Thursday
in January viii be held in the cafeteria
OF the new high school. at the sug-
gestion OF MI Martin r. J. Tighe viii
preside at the meeting. Mr.. Martin
paid "A warm tribute to the modern
equipment Of the school. and assured
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

Eye trouble: see Braun. s12 Mills Bid.
ADV.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
OHIO STATE LEAGUE
Officials and Directors To Meet Her,
In MaysVilIe On Sunday, Feb
ruary IL To Discuss Bust
ness Matters.

The officials and directors of tn,
Ohio State League of Baseball Clubs
will meet in Maysville on Sunday, Feb
ruary ID at the Whitehall to discuss
business affairs and matters pertain
ing to the welfare of the league.
This meeting was to have been held
tomorrow, Sunday, February 6. but
was postponed for several reasons.
When the league officials meet here
the matter of forming a Blue Grass
League will be gone into as well as
making the old Ohio State League an
eight-elub circuit
This meeting will be one of the
most important TO be held, for upon
II depends the continuance and sue
cess of the Ohio State. II is expected
to be largely attended
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
SPECIAL TERN OF COURT MONDAY

Monday the Mason Circuit Court,
with Hon. G. ID. Newell presiding, will
convene in a special term, during
which the mandate of the Kentucky
Court Of Appeals on the liquor ques-
ton in this city will be read. During
this term Of court it has been decided
to try the case of James Moore, held
at the county Jail on the charge Of
lunacy. Moore is the man that OFF,
Ger Dudley Bloomhuff arrested sew
eral weeks ago for carrying concealed
weapons. lie was also one of the
principal witnesses for the prosecu-
ton in the case Of bootlegging. tried in
Squire Fred Bauer's court. Since his
confinement in the county Jail Moore
has been acting queerly and it is
though he may be insane.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
TOMMY LEACH WANTS TO MANAGE
THE Burnley CUBS.

Rumors that Tommy Leach, the
small veteran outflelder of the Gin
cinnati Reds, wishes to take the active
management Of the local Ohio State
League team during the coming sea-
son are current. Now that Josh De-
wore, the former manager, has signed
up with the Phillies, Leach would be 4
good man to fill Josh's place. Wee
Tommy has been a big Lacquer for a
number of years and knows the game
and would make a good leader.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
SUBMARINES COAL BARGE.

During the recent high water a
skin belonging to one of the ardent
rivermen of this city, was stolen and
for several days search up and down
the river failed to reveal the missing
boat. When the water receded the
coalfloat of Gable Bros. refused to
move and after some trouble it was
discovered that the skin loaded with
coal had summarized the float. The
suppositon is that a skiff was stolen
and was being loaded with coal from
the barges when il sank.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
SIGNS HEALTHY CONTRACT.

Col. John Devore, former manager
Of the Burnley Cubs, has signed a con-
tract for $4,000 a year with the Phil
adelphia National League Thursday
Devore, who was a former big Lacquer,
will play one of the garden positions
for the Phillies. His many Maysville
friends wish him unbounded success
on his return to the majors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
MEETING OF KINGS DAUGHTERS

Mrs. George Dodson will entertain
the Kings Daughters of the Episcopal
church OH Monday afternoon at the
family residence on East Third street
She will be assisted by Miss Curtis
and Mrs w, Dern. The hour of meet
ing will be 3 o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Mrs. T. j.. Jones, living near Au-
gusta, was operated upon in a most
successful manner Saturday morning
at Hayswood Hospital for the removal
of gall stones.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Field Goals--Smoot 6, Hampton s
Wood 3, Shea 2, Parker, Everett, Hay
den 2. Adair
Foul Goals-Hampton 8, Burnett 2
Referee-Mance.
Attendance-30O.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Our price this week for butterfat,
81 cents Maysville. Bring it in any
day, any time of the day. and receive
your check promptly.
NASHVILLE MODEL CREAMERY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY.

Women's small size shoes in Patent
lid and Gunmetal. button and lace
sizes , to is; 50 to 81 values at %
cents pair
BARKLEY'S SHOE STORE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Eewest idea in pen points, velvet
touch, twelve styles, Esterbrook ra-
dio pens, 15c dozen, $3.50 gross.
j. r. KACKLEY G co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED.

For all grades OF whlskies and
nVlors. Our prices are right. Order
today Poyntz Bros. covinston. Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

such a wonderful hit in the New York
and Chicago shows, will be on exhibit
ton at Mike Browns, the Square Deal
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

The Aberdeen public school has been
closed for a two-weeks' period on &C
count of an epidemic of scarlet fever.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
Home.

Special--Allen & Jackson, Fleming
county, 1890; G. c. REESE, Lewis
county, $3.50; Hunter Bros, Mason
county, $11.6S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Mrs. E. NJ Gardner of Aberdeen, will
leave today to join her husband at De-
troit. Mich.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Mr.. G. f.. Slatterheld of Bracken
county, was a Maysville business Wis
itor on Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Man, for a few days, beginning Sat
urday, February 5. A very remarkable
feature; don't miss il.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
Liberty.

Pounds sold ...............2 25, $3.50
Block sale. Market strong.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05
TOBACCO MARKET
Sales On Maysville Loose Leaf Floors
As Reported BY the Various
Warehouses.
Farmers.

Spocial--J. A. Blagg, Bidwell, o.,
$685. J, w. Craycraft Mason county
1879; J. r. Rains, Mason county
Sl2.sS! T. ~ Dickson, Mason county
.$121S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Mr.. Harry Apperman of Augusta
was in this city Friday on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Mr.. II. H. Moore of Augusta, was a
Maysville visitor Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Great bargains in Shoes at Barkley's
Removal Sale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

Mr.. II. Stafford of Augusta, was in
this city Friday on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-02-05

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church will meet
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-11
INDICTMENT DROPPED.

New York, June S.-The United
States district attorney has quashed
an Indictment against Representative
j. Thomas Hefin, of Alabama, re-
turned eight years ago, charging the
representative with assault with
dangerous weapon against a negro.
Back in 1908 Mr. Heflin took pot
shot at Lewis Ludny, negro, follow
ing a scene in a stree- car, in which
the negro had made himself obnox-
ious to women passengers.
The Helm bullet missed the flee
ing colored man but found a place in
he anatomy of a bystander, who de-
yeloped a case Of lockjaw, but later
recovered Time was when Southern
statesmen carried their shooting
irons in Washington and used them
as occasion required, as witness the
Heflin indictment.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-11
RUSSIANS RE-TAKE
FORTRESS OF LUTZk

London, June 8.-Having captured
Lutzk, one of the triangle Of Russian
forts in Volhynia, from the Austro'
Hungarians, the Russians are pres
sing their adversaries westward. III
numerous places not only have the
Russians gained the banks of the
Ikwa and Styr rivers, but have cross
ed the streams and continued their
offensive against their foes
In the region of Kovel, midway
between Lutzk and BrestLtovsk, and
in the vicinity of Roveney southeast
of the fortlsss, Russians have begun
action against the Austro-Hungarian
troops.
Likewise in Galicia there has been
no let-up in the Russian attacks
against the soldiers of the dual mon
archy from whom they have captured
along the lower reaches of the Stripa
river heavily fortified positions. In
the fighting the Russians have mate
rally added to their prisoners and
their stores of captured guns, ma
chine guns and war material.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-11
DIPLOMAS ARE AWARDED
TO FORTY YOUNG MEN

GAINESVILLE, June 8-The sixty
fourth commencement of Gordon came
to close with the graduation exer-
cises Wednesday evening before an
audience which completely filled the
large auditorium. The program was
an interesting one. President Edward
7. Holmes awarded diplomas to forty
young men and young women.
During the commencement two no
table addresses have been made, one
by Dr. |. R. McElroy, of Columbus,
who preahced the commencement ser
mon, and the other by Justice Bever-
ly ID. Evans of the state supreme
court The people who heard them
have been high in praise of the SPLEEN
did efforts which they made.