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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
SAYS MEXICO IS
PRO-GERMAN
Remains Neutral, Using U.
S. for Money, If Possible,
SAYS American.

Mexico viii remain neutral in the
world war. But by remaining neutral
it clearly indicates that the sympathy
Of the government is with Germany.
Mexico is pro-German- Whenever
Heinrich Won Eckhardt the German
minister, rides through the streets Of
the capital he is applauded by the
populace-
Mexico realizes that It cannot az
ford TO ally itself with Germany. 1t
States for financial assistance But
its sympathy Is with Germany"
Returning from Mexico CITY. an
American. who is now in Fl Paso,
made these statements TO a Herald
reporter Friday morning in discuss
ing the Mexican situation. Because
OF business interests in the southern
republic he said he could not permit
his name 10 be used The American
left Mexico City several days ago
and when he was there. he said. there
was more prO-German feeling evil
dent than ever before.
Germans Aid CarranEa.
There have been no anti-American
demonstrations, he said. But there
has been a steady undercurrent OF
favor for Germany This is due
many reasons. The principal ones
are that Germans in Mexico have adj
vanced on numerous occasions big
loans to the Mexican government
These loans were advanced at a time
when Carranza's government was tot
terinE and the money aided him in
keeping his seat. Naturally he is
friendly to the Germans, as is his
cabinet. with possibly one or two ex-
ceptionS This is the reason why
Mexico viii not. in my opinion. ever
join the United States in the war
against Germany
The Germans in Mexico have. In
my opinion, loaned the money to the
government at the suggestion Of the
'n1nerial government in Berlin. 3
There viii undoubtedly some time be
unearthed in Mexico a sensation re- I
EardinE German influence he Amer ]
lean said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
HIGH NUMBERS
FOR FL PA5OANS
Old Company K in 144th;
Newest Companies in
141st u. S. Infantry.

Fort Worth, Texas. Sept. 2s.-El
PasOans in the First Texas infantry
will after October 1 be directed to add
to their designation in the, 25th di-
vision the fact that they belong to
the list regular infantry for the
period Of the war. The list infantry
brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen
Henry Hutchings. includes the old
First Texas and Seventh Texas. some
companies OF the latter coming from
the vest plains. The First Oklahoma
infantry also is in the brigade and
TO be known as the 142d infantry,
merged with the Seventh Texas.
FL PasO's men in company K. Fourth
Texas, viii write the 14fth infantry
preceding their home name This new
o~iment viii absorb the Sixth Texas.
also.
re First Texas cavalry. troops OF
which cana from the Panhandle. will
be converted into an artillery reEi-
ment during the war.
Out Of Fl Paso's hospital company
No the list and 1s5d field hospital
companies viii be formed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
20 MEN PLEAD GUILTYN
U. S. COURT; SENTENCE LATER

Twenty accused men. each named in
grand jury indictments charging sell
ing liquor to soldiers. were brought
before Judge Duval West in the
United States district court Frfday-
and entered pleas of guilty. The court
Withheld sentence. The accused were:
BIZ Taylor, sam L Lilly. Fred Nc
Cleskey, Macario Ocosta. Manuel Hor-
casitas. Oscar Petersen. Tomas Salata.
VI j. Dorsey, Judge" Walker. J. w
Patrick. Pedro Delgado. r. p. Burch
Joe German, George Frydendau Anas-
tacio Pagan. H. o. Ecker. Rafael Lo-
PEE, Fred Fogelson, E. + Taylor,
Anastacio Lincon.
4 partial report was filed by the
grand jury Friday morning. There are
said TO be II indictments in the re-
r'r+- och alleging the sale OF liquor
to soldiers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
TROOPS
GET MEAL HERE
Two Trains Garry Com
panies of First Infantry;
Band PLAYS at Station.

Men Of the First Oregon infantry,
here at noon Friday, Travelled in two
sections under command Of Col John
l. Nay, bound for Camp Greene, Char
Iotte, y. c. Company ], from Wood
burn; company K, from Cornvillis, the
machine gun, headquarters and sup
ply companies were on the first sec
tion and company II on the second
second section. Practically all the
men from Corvallis were students in
the Oregon Agricultural college.
Several Of these companies, organ
lied so years ago, took part in the
campaign in the Philippines in 1895
80. and all the field officers. and some
Of the other officers, are veterans OF
the Spanish-American war. For the
last six months the men have been on
guard duty in oregon, against actiYi-
ties of the J. W. VS. and alien
enemies.
Guard Spruce Forests.
Contracts with the allies for spruce
have made the situation in Oregon
critical, as the J. ". WIS have Uieu
to fire the forests, the soldiers said.
Nine hundred Of the Oregon infantry
are still on duty in their native state.
Band Plays For Red Cross
The band Of 30 pieces, Capt John
LOCUS, gave a concert TO the Red Cross
women Of II PasO as they served the
men refreshments and provided them
with reading matter at the union sta
tion.
The city Of Portland provided s10,-
600 worth Of motor vehicles, and the
mothers OF the men OF the Third in
fantry bought a $500 ambulance ana
presented it 10 the national guard of
the state.
Have Indians and German.
Two fun blOOded Indians are among
the men, Dick Adams, a Siletz, and
John S Pablo. NeZperce, from Idaho.
Carl Hamann, cook in company /
was for three years a soldier in the
German army.
Lieut. Phil Livesly Of company 7, is
q brother of Frank n Livesly. chie1
dispatcher Of the Southern Pacific at
Il PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
GEN. CROWDER'S COUSIN
IS INCLUDED IN DRAFT

Denver, Colo, Sept 2S.-George L.
Crowder, q cousin OF provost marshal
general Crowder. in charge OF the Sc
lective draft, viii be among the draft
ed men who viii leave for Camp Fun
stOn. October 8.
He was summoned for the second
contingent but did not receive formal
notice OF the call Crowder is a trav-
cling man. living with his parents
here. He passed physical eXamina-
ton at Ardmore. Okla, September %.
and then hurried TO Denver TO prepare
for service His father is a wealthy
mining man.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
SAY It MEANS
MINESGLOSE
Americans Here Protest
Against Carranza s Latest
EXPORT Decree.

Adding to the prohibition Of the ex-
port OF gold and silver coins Of Mex
leo and gold in bars, a decree OF pres
ident Carranza received in cipher and
decoded by Mexican consul GuilIermo
n Seguin Friday morning brought
the news that exporters Of mineral
ores or concentrates containing over
six grams Of gold per ton viii have to
reimport in gold bars for coinage, or
in foreign gold, an equal value to the
gold contents Of the ores or conceu-
trates shipped out Exporters Of silver
in bars or ores or concentrates con-
tanning over 90 grams OF silver to the
ton must also reimpOrt IL gold bars,
or other foreign gold, IS percent Of
the value Of the silver bullion or ore
shipped out according TO the new law
Americans Cannot submit.
American and other foreigners who
own gold and silver mines in Mexico
ana other mines OF which the ores
bear a good quantity Of gold and sill
yer, said Friday the decree means that
they Will not be able 10 resume or op-
crate. Until the decree Is changed or
revoked they say they cannot reopen
their mines. Protests Will be sent 70
Washington, several Of the operators
said, regarding the decree. One Amer
lean mine operator said the decree
practically means cOnfiscation Of
their properties.
May BE German Influence.
Whether the decree was in obedience
to German influences at the Mexican
capital was not ascertained.
The provisions Of the decree as re-
ported by counsel SeguIn. follow:
"First-The general prohibition 10
export gold or silver Mexican coins
SeCond-From this date the expor-
tation Of gold in bars is absolutely
prohibited.
Third Exporters Of mineral ores
or concentrates Of all kinds contain
ing over six grams Of gold per tou
viii have to reimport in gold bars
for coinage or in national Or I0re4zu
gold coins an equal value to the gold
contents, as per assay Of the minerals
or concentrates exported.
EOUrt h-ENDOrter OF silver in bars
or mineral ores or concentrates, con-
tanning over 50 grams Of silver per
ton must reimport in gold bars for
coinage rln national or foreign coins
Is percent Of the value OF the silver
contents Of the bars, mineral or con-
centrates.
Mexico VIII Rate Silver.
'Fifth-To ascertain amount Of
gold TO be reimported, the silver viii
be valued at the rating made by the
treasury department for the collection
Of duties on the date Of the expOrta-
ton OF the ore.
''Sixth-Exporters OF silver in bars
or minerals and gold or silver con-
centrates must give a bond TO the
custom house Of point Of export or to
the treasury department for the
amount of gold they must reimport.
Gold Goes To Mint.
SeVenth-GOld reimpOrted must be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
HELPING FIND
FAMILIES ROOMS
FL Paso Soldiers Commit
tee Offers Aid to People
in Need at Deming.

Furthering the work already insti-
tuted through the secretary's office Of
the chamber Of commerce. Mrs. Donna
KlugeI, Of the soldiers recreation
committee. is listing all vacant rooms
and apartments in Fl Paso for the
use Of the families Of officers and en-
listed men stationed at Camp Cody.
Deming. All persons having quarters
which may be rented TO families de-
string TO be near men at Deming, are
urged by Mrs. KluFel to list their
rooms with her. at her office. room 10.
chamber Of commerce building. tele-
phone $50.
Says Deming Overlooking.
"Au the desirable places in Deming
have been taken by the families OF
officers" said Mrs klugel Friday
According to reports received re-
Gently. many officers have sent their
families TO FL FasO- Some difficulty
has been experienced by these per
sons, because they were not familiar
with the city 1t viii be the aim OF
this office TO give complete infOrma-
ton as TO rates. location, and desir-
ability OF rooms in all hotels and
rooming houses"
All persons having rooms or apart
ments for rent are being urged TO list
them with the chamber Of commerce
at once in order that inquiries may be
answered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
MEXICO CUTS RED TAPE ON
LABORERS RETURNING HOME

Mexican laborers in the United
States who desire TO return to Mexico
viii not be required TO secure pass
ports. according to information re-
ceived Friday morning by G. n
Seguin. Mexican consul general, from
Mexico City. The telegram he re-
ceived announces that Mexico is short
f laborers and will give free trans
Dortation to all Mexican who desire
% return to their country.
It is estimated that 10000 women
have been employed in the Wall street
district Of New York since the begin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
TMn 1InRE EnR 49,

Two recruits enlisted in the navy
Thursday at the local recruiting sta
ton and left Friday for san Fran
cisco. They were Douglas Nighten-
gale, fireman of the second class
and Hawley D. DunsmOre, ships cook
Of the fourth class
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
IONS L. 5. AXIATORs.

To join the medical department OF
the aviation corps, J. Mack Williams
viii leave tonight FOR Fort worth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28

A bill has been introduced in the
Porto Rican senate which provides
that women VIII be given the right TO
hold office as well as the right to vote
which they now have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28
$50 REWARD IS OFFERED
FOR DRAFTED MEN MISSING

Washington, .. c.. Sept. 2s.-With
4 reward Of $50 for the delivery OF
each deserter, the provost marshal
generals office today began a drive
70 round up at once all drafted men
who have not reported as directed.
All such are considered deserters.
.here delinquency is shown not 10 be
wilful they viii only be delivered 70
che proper camps Wilful deserters
viii be taken before courts martial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28

delivered 20 the mint for coinage
within 80 days from date Of introduc-
ton into Mexico. The mint will only
charge coinage expenses.
-Reimportat ious Of gold
must be made within 10 days OF the
expectations which they cover. it be-
ing understood that failure TO make
the reimportations viii be punished
by the forfeitures Of the bond"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28

ArOuses the Liver and Purifies the
Blood.
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, arouses the liver to action.
drives Malaria out Of the blood and
builds up the system. For adults and
children 60C-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-28

'seventh-GoId reimported must be
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
MISS RATLIFF RE TANNED
BY CROWN POINT BOARD
High School Boy Disciplined
for Tearing German Songs
From Text Book.
CBx II. r. CROSSE

CROWN POINT. IND, Dec. Miss
Mary Ratun. teacher of German in the
Crown Point high school. is to be re-
tained
w. E. Wilmer. member of the board
Of education. today came to the defense
Of the teacher and announced to a re
porter that Miss Batlin had been greatly
wronged by the rcflectiors cast ON her
patriotism and that he hoped she would
be put right before the public again.
The disturbance started when the
county council Of defense. acting on re-
ports made TO it. instructed the Crown
Point board OF education TO Investigate
reports that Miss Ratdin had made un-
patriotic remarks, and had her class
sing German songs. The latter So am
gered ono pupil. Dean Courtwright. that
he tore the offending songs from the
German book.
1T is not true that Miss Ratlth made
unpatriotic remarks" stated Mr.. Wilmer
today. and the songs We're in the reg
ular program Of the German course.
Dean Courtwright has been disciplined
for tearing the leaves out OF the auth
orized text book. I consider that Miss
RatHG has been greatly wrouged."
Mr. Wilmer stated that the board of
education did not hear any testimony
by the pupils at its meeting. and that
the board is satisfied as TO Miss Rat
un's patriotism.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
WAR EDICT
ADOPTED
BY SENATE
tBULLETIN.)

WASHINGTON, Dee. THE sennte
adopted the war resolution. The vote
was unanimous. Ia Toilette not pres
ent. The resolution declares a state Of
war against Austria Hungary. With
the sennte'S approval il was certain the
house late this afternoon would take
the same nefion.
The senate's vote followed stirring
war speeches by Senators stone, Lodge
and Hitchcock.
Senator Hitchcock said his ohjec-
tIOns to state of war against Austria
were cleared away by President VIII
sons stand assuring Austria free ac-
cess TO the Adriatic.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
ranking Republican member of the for
eiEn relations committee, spoke against
Including Bulgaria and Turkey Mt this
time, but he added:
.The only reason for leaving Turkey
out is the danger to American lives
and property i'm Turkey.
I've do not touch Bulgaria in a mill
tary sense, but we have bulgarian
legation at Washington, and If the Of
ficiaIs are frieadIy to they arc
traitors to their own country and its
ally, Germany"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
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(By United Press.)

HALIFAX, Dec. North Halifax IS
a vast funeral pyre today. Many bodies
are 5ncinerated in the burning ruins of
this city OF desoIation and woe. Snow
is nantehng with a cloak of white
greet b1ackaned areas where the flames
have swept hiding unknown horrors be-
meath. Hospitals are crowded with in
jured. Dead line in ghastly ranks. A
bitter wind is sweeping through shat
tered windows Of ruined houses.
The police estimate Of 2,ooo dead is
the latest statement of the death toll.
An equal number of seriously injured
are being cared for.
Exhausted relief parties are digging
desperately IN the confusion of debris
hoping to find among those buried some
still breathing. Many Of the rescuers
have toiled increasingly since yesterday
morning vvhes- the French rsunition ship
Mount Blanc blew up after colnding
with q Belgium relief vessel and its
exploding death broadcast.
Aid the chaos OF destruction, grief,
pain and horror which is sweeping the
city a few episodes more terrible than
the rest stand out in all their frightful-
ness.
Eeneath one pile of wreokage lay a
girl inploring God to end her agony.
The rescuers worked feverishly to reach
her. But when the last timber was
lifted the girl was dead.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
COL. RILEY CHOSEN
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN
Appointed Head of Thrift
Drive for Tenth District;
Will Appoint Aide.

SOUTH BEND. IND, Dec. Col. W.
J. Riley Of East Chicago has been ap-
pointed district chairman for the Tenth
in the five million state thrift drive.
South Send viii be headquarters for
Indiana for the campaign for the sale
Of thrift stamps and war saving
stamps During 1918 the goal OF the
Indiana committee. OF which T. d. Oliv-
or of this city is chairman will he ask
cd to borrow t5.300.O00 for the govern
ment. The executive committee is com
posed OF NJ oliver. Win II. Hayes OF
INDIANAPOLIS and Frank l. Herring of
this city.
AIR Heriuz is secretary and viii have
as his assistants r. NJ HUTCHINSON. W.
*. I.ampot and i. 5. Simms. who viii
be in charge of speakers. advertising
and publicity and work through the
public schools.
The executive committee has appoint
ed the following congressional district
chairman: First. r. 3. Enlow Evans
VILE. Second. Il. w. Aiken. Sullivan;
Third. Samuel ElsIey. New Albany:
Fourth. W. II. O'Brien. Lawrenceburg;
Fifth. James s. Royse. Terre Haute:
sixth. t. IT. Hawkins, ConnersyiIIc;
seventh. stoughton Fletcher. Indianap-
oils: Eighth. Frank Ball. Muncie; Ninth.
George Dinyviddie Frankfort: Tenth.
Walter j. Riley. East Chicago: Elev-
enth. Frank NJ. Kistler. Logansport
Twelfth, samuel Foster Fort Wayne !,
Thirteenth. Rome c. Stephenson. South
Bend
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
HICKMAN
DENIES THE
VILE: STORY

Z. T. Hickman. a former wcIi-known
Hammond man wrote yesterday TO Ser
geant Welch regarding the slandcrous
story circulated hyA pro-Germans in
Hammond. that his son had been shot as
a desorter.
New York. Dec. 3. 1917.
Dear Sir; 7 received word from my
daughter a few days ago. stating YOU
had called her by phone asking if there
was amy truth in a report that has been
circulated in Hammond that my son
Charles. now in the coast artillery. sta
toned at Fort Constitution. \. H.. had
deserted and sentenced TO be shot. As
soon as received her letter I immed-
lately started an investigation and got
the commanding officer Of his company
on the long distance phone. He stated
that Charles was there in good health
and not In any trouble Of any kind, and
for me TO write or wire you at once
and deny the rumor. and TO state that
they had not had a desertion from that
fort during the past six months
Later We received a letter from
Charlie and he said he had also received
word before I phoned that such a re-
port had been circulated about him. but
that YOU had denied it in the Hammond
Times If this is true. please accept
my thanks for your prompt action in
the matter.
For your information viii say that
I have Visited the fort where Charles
and thes8Iammond high school boys are
located twice in the past two months.
and they are all in the best Of health.
and doing fine, and it is a shame such n
report was circulated about any of
them.
we received a menu of their Thanks
giving dinner this morning which was
printed on very elaborate card with
the American flag in colors embossed
in the cover. Il gave a roster of the
three companies of regulars stationed
at the fort, and the menu didn't look
like army rahons. but more like the
menu Of our swell hotels
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
REPPA To Be:
CHICAGO
CON 7 ROLLER
Mayor Elect Leo McCor-
mack Gives Out First
Authentic News of His
Cabinet Appointments to
Times.

East Chicago's great fight Is over.
Nayor-elect Leo Mccormack today
authorized THE TIMES to make known
the first authentic list of appointments.
J. X. Reppa is to be city controller
and the man who will be mayor should
anything happen to AIayor-elect Nc
Cormack. NJ f. Critics will be city at
torney. Tom williams, one OF the city's
most popular men will be new chief Of
police and Abe Otteuheimer. president
of the board of public works.
The full list of the appointments Civ
en- out by the Mayor-elect is as follows:
City Controller. kalman Reppa.
City Attorney-M. Z. Critics.
Board of Public Works-A often
heimer, Noble Morrelli. Sam Wechsler.
Board OF Safety-James Clements,
James Johnstone and James Calvin.
Board of HeaIth-Dr. F. l.. Townsley.
DR.. J. A. Teegarden and James Nc
Quade,
City Engineer-C. X. wallace
Street Commissioner-Joh ohm Lundeen.
Building Commissioners LandheId
city Mechanician-War Kipp.
Electrical Inspector-W. II. Peppln.
Chief Of the Police Department-T
.. Williams
Asst Chief of the Police Dept.-wil-
liam Hughes.
Chief Of Fire Dept.-C. A. Spencer
Asst Chief OF Fire Dept-Chas
Smith.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07

EAST CHICAGO MAN
GIVES UP HIS LIFE

The first East Chicago man TO give
his llfe for his country is Dolph Bied-
zy1i, 4S57 Magoun avenue. who died in
France the day before Thanksgiving of
heart failare. This information came
to the young mans family in the shape
of a cablegram from Col. Burgas with
the Engineers Corps OF the American
Expeditionary Corps. somewhere in
France.
Biedzyki was - years Of age and en-
listed months ago in the service. He
was a molder single. and had been en-
ployed both at the Green Engineering
Cos plant and the Hubbard Steel
Foundry.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-07
BY William PHILLIP sINnas.

(By United Press cabIegram.)
WITH THE BIRTHS ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Dec. The British
army expects Germany's-and perhaps
hnal-eifort of the war shortly.
General Eyng's retirement from Bour-
Ion was regarded today as the hrst
precautionary measure fer the Rrit-
ish 20 withstand sUch IN assault. AS
tho British sec it Germany Is now ut
the zenith of her military power.
with Russia out Of the war Germany
is enabled TO draw an increased arm
power heretofore held along the Russian
lines. she IS apparently preparing to
throw every ounce into 4 supreme at
tempt at military victory before arrival
Ct American troops on the fighting Lne.