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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
2, ZOO, 900 ACRES In TEXAS
LEASED FOR TESTS For OIL

San Antonio. Tex. Feb. 12.-Leases
on four tracts Of Starr county land, to-
falling 100000 acres, have been OBJ
tanned by F. 3. Ranger. of Los Ange-
les. Calf, according 10 an announce
nnent made today at Falfurrias. Tex
The leases require the boring OF two
test wells for oil on each tract yearly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
GERMANS STORM
RUSSIAN LINES
Petrograd Official Report
Says Attack Made Dur
ing a Snow Storm.

Petrograd. Russia. Feb 12.-Today's
official statement says
The enemy, taking advantage Of a
snowstor1n. attacked about one COM
pany strong. the sector north Of Mix
Lovkha. about s1-2 miles north OF
KiseIin CVolhynia) occupied By two OF
our companies. On the front held by
one company the attack was beaten
back but on the left flank, in the sec
tor occupied by the other company. the
enemy succeeded in entering our
trenches. By the aid OF the nelgh0or-
ing company he vas driven back and
our position restored
''South Of Galitch, the enemy. about
four companies strong. crossed the
Dnfester on the ice and attacked our
field posts In spite Of a strong in
fantrv and barrage fire the enemy sue
ceeded al first in pressing back our
fieId posts. BY a counter attack the
enemy was repulsed and our troops
reoccupied their original position
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
CONNAUGHT TO INSPECT
BRITISH OVERSEAS TROOPS.

London, Eng. Feb. 1.-THE duke
of Connaught. formerly governor gem
eral Of Canada, will be appointed in
spectOr general OF overseas troops. &C
cording TO the Times The paper init
mated that the duke will investigate
the question of the promotion Of Cana
dian officers. which has been a sub
iect of criticism here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
BRITISH TROOPS FAIL
IN SIX HARD ATTACKS

Berlin. Germany. Feb TT Wireless
to Sayville.) British troops last night
made six successive attacks against
the German wrecked trenches along
the front from Serre TO the Ancre river,
says the official statement issued to-
day by German army headquarters. All
the attacks were repulsed and the
British. the statement adds. suffered
severe losses in the hand to hand fight
Ing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
MICHIGAN SERCEANTS GIVE
DINNER TO I6TH'S NON-COMS.

Tie se7gaants Of the 10Th United
States infantry were entertained by the
sergeants Of the SD Michigan infantry
~ dinner held ia the mess hall of the
$50 Michigan at Camp Cotton. sunday
night About 150 sergeanJs We're in
attendance Speeches were made bE
Mai Guy n. Wilson, Sergts- q. 4 SIC
Cali {. A Keskey. Fellows and Ber-
nard Brueker. 4 program Of songs.
music and recitations was given
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
GERMANS DESTROY 1902
ZOE AIRGR AH,I 10 IAN. n

Berlin. Germany. Feb. l2.-sBy Wire
less 10 Sayville.) Prom the beginning
Of the war to Jan 81. 1917. German
battle planes and anti-aircraft bat
teries destroyed 1902 hostile machines
according to official statistics In the
period stated. 1909 hostile aviatOrs
were put out of the combat and ma
chimes valued At 50. O00. 900 marks de-
stroyed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
YIN. c. A. OPENS SPANISH
CLASS TONIGHT FOR MEN

a new Spanish class will be opened
at the Y. N. c. a. tonight at 1880
o'clock, making three classes for this
season Each class meets two nights
a week. There will be a Spanish class
every night in the week for men only.
Spanish is being taught by Cesar
Canseco. formerly of Mexico City. The
class Is open to all men of FL Paso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
LAST OF PERSHING'S TROOPS
ARRIVE IN CAMP STEWART

-Four batteries OF The Fourth United
States fieIt artillery and the regimen
tai HEADQUARTERS commanded by Col
Iucien .. Berry, and provisional am
br7-au e co.nnanfes aud G. COM
rnandeI 10y capt Richard Derby, ar
rived from Columbus Monday morn
ing These troops complete the move
meat Of the punitive expedition from
Columbus here. The artiIl ~ and am
bulancc companies have been encamped
a Camp Stewart
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
FLAGS FLY. But No PUBLIC
OBSERN ANCE OF LINCOLN DAY,

Flags were flying from FL Paso
homes and business buildings and
streets were decorated Monday in OBJ
servance OF the anniversary of the
birth OF Abraham Lincoln There was
no public observance. Banks, post
office and public offices were open all
dar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
GERARD PARTY
IN SWITZERLAND
Americans Glad to Be Free
of Petty Restraints I'm
posed in Germany

Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. II tvla
Paris. Feb. I2.)-Most OF the members
Of ambassador Gerard's large party
gave a genuine sigh OF relief tbs af-
ternoon when the Swiss border was
reached. for the strain OF the last few
DAYS had told more or less on the ma
jority of the travellers. Ambassador
Gerard met cordially the horde OF
newspaper men who crowded about
him on his arrival at Zurich. clamoring
for interviews for papers all over the
civilized world. but ne kept rigidly 10
his determination not to speak Tor
publication until after he has reported
TO president Wilson al Washington
The strain of the situation for the
Americans in Berlin had been height
enes toward the end by the efforts OF
the German authorities 10 induce Mr..
Gerard 20 open negotiations for an
amendment to the Frussian- American
treaty OF 1893
At the same time the German news
papers We're flooded with reports OF
the seizure OF German ships by America
and with stories OF difficulties and
indigniLies encountered by count Won
BerlstOrff Ambassador Gerard was
refused permission 10 communicate in
cipher with Washington and the au-
thorities ignored all densals of the
pers until an official message, received
through the Spanish embassy. made Il
clear that the stories were false Prior
TO this. ambassador Gerard's telephone
wires were cut his mail and telegraph
ic privileges stOpped-sO that ne could
not even instruct the American consuls
and he was, in his own words, pris-
oner.
Pass the Buck.
The combined result was uncertainty
and petty friction. which was only in
creased when the foreign office and
military authorities shifted the respOn-
sibility for the delay in Gerard's de-
parture from one to another. No Amer
could obtain any definite information.
il was pointed OFT to the officials in
vain that their measures were only ap
plicable 10 actual war Delay followed
delay and one excuse was made after
another until Friday night, when the
foreign office suddenly announced its
Willingness to permit Mr.. Gerard 10 de
part on the following day The names
of correspondents and OF other persons
were added TO the list. but even then
petty delays and uncertainties followed
until shortly before the train was
boarded.
Mr.. Gerard's farewells were said in
friendly. though formal manner. Many
Germans We're in the throng at the sta
ton, which consisted partly Of Ameri-
cans who had not received permission
10 depart on the embassy train and
must await the police routine before
being allowed 10 leave. The fact that
Il was not generally known that Mr..
Gerard was departing reduced the
demonstrations at the south German
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

are fnterned as prisoners for the dura-
ton Of the war under provisions OF IN
ternational law and The Hague conyen-
ton
Merchant Crews Not Prisoners.
The status OF the war bound German
merchantmen is different and so is the
status Of their crews The merchant
ships are not interned in any sense or
the word. but are remaining IN harDor
of refuge. They are free 20 put to sea
at any time and take their chances
with the enemy warships- Their crews
are in the same status as any other
aliens coming TO the United States
ANY one OF them may be admitted to
the country upon fulfilling the immi-
grafton requirements
Are Confined on ships.
While they are in the status OF
aliens. they are for the present con
fined aboard their ships by the immi-
grafton authorities in accordance with
the steps taken against the destruc-
ton Of property or menace to navi-
cation in American harbors- Il Is be
lieved that Germany's inquiry is %
clear up misconceptions widely cir
cuIated there that Germans in the
that German property has been cOnfis-
Gated. President Wilson has announced
that all foreign rights are TO be re-
spected in every sense
Would Prevent Aiming ships
Senator La Toilette today introduced
d resolution to make il unlawful for
any American merchant ship IN time
Of peace to depa- armed from any
port in the United States Tor any port
in another country. It was rot de-
bated but put on the table sTsscct 70
call
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
PAYMENTS on FIVE GERMAN
LOANS TOTAL ~ BILLION MARIN :

Amsterdam. Holland, FeD- IL
telegram received today from Berlin
says the payments on the fifth German
war loan have brought the total paw
ments on the five war loans to 4I-20o.-
600 600 marks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
BON|LLAS NAMED
ENVOY To j. 6.
Takes Place of Eliseo Are
dondo Who Was Mexico's
Ambassador Designate.

Washington. D. c. Feb. I2--iguacio
Bonillas, one OF Gen. Carranza's repre-
sentatives on the Mexican American
joint commission, has been named am
bassador from Mexico 10 the United
States
Ramon Deneeri. who has been in
charge OF the Mexican embassy since
the departure of ElIseo Arredondo. am
bassadOr-d designate, was informed to-
day OF Mr.. Bonillas's appointment.
Mr.. Bonillas is now at Palm Beach,
Fla i is expected he viii come TO
Washington this week TO present ms
credentials. at almost the same time
that Henry T. Fletcher, the American
ambassador 10 Mexico is received by
the Mexican government
Mr.. Bonillas has been the minister
Of cOmmunica tons in the Carranza can
met and is one Of the few men who
is reputed to have the entire confidence
a the Massachusetts, Institute Of Tech
nology and married an American
woman.
Mr.. Bonillas was a member Of the
Mexican branch Of the American-MeXi-
can Joint commission which met in the
United States 10 attempt TO settle pend
ing difficulties between the two coun-
tries.
He takes the place of Eliseo TIRE
doudO who was named am basSador
designate soon after the United states
recognized the Carranza government
Mr.. ArredondO left the Up.ted states
and returned TO Mexico about the time
the commission ADJOURNED. II was re-
ported at the time that ne had been
permanently recalled by his govern
ment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
CONE JOHNSON TO RESIGN
As LANSING'S SOLICITOR

Washington. d -. Feb. 1o-Cone
johnson. solicitor OF the state depart
ment. had an engagement with presi-
dent Wilson today TO present his resig-
nation to take effect March l. He viii
return to his home in Texas 20 resume
practice OF law
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

Canada has 2,1Ss,0o0 women between
The ages Of l. and so.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

New York carpet sewers receive SIC
ner week Of = hours.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

Women are barred from We
mems clothes II Munich. Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

are interned as prisoners for the oura-
zion Of The war under provisions OF in
ternational law and The Hague conven-
Evening star., 1917-05-11

is due to our artillery. Their trenches
were just q mess of craters. We walked
right through to our company objective,
which was their third line, and we cleaned
1t right up-not q German left standing.
We ought to have stopped right there
and 1t was bad soldering not to do SO.
But we could see Germans scuttling away
from the far slope and, orders or no or
ders, our men simply broke away and hit
it up for those retreating enemies for all
they were worth. l was hit during this
pursuit and crawled back up the slope to
a dressing station
A Canadian sergeant, who was a real
estate man in an American great lakes
city before the war, expressed keen ad-
miration for the technical side of the
British performance 1T is a great push"
he said, land the reason of it, in my opin-
ion. is that nothing was left to chance. 1t
was an assured success before it began.
My battalion had done the whole thing
over and over again behind the lines.
I've been studying organization in bus-
ness ever since ] was boy, but / never
dreamed of a more perfect organization
than has been going on behind our lines
since last autumn. People talk of Ger
man organiza ton. l don't believe the
German army people can touch what is
now opposing them. If they could. they
would have smashed the allies to atoms
In 1914 and 1915. when they had a ton of
metal to every hundredweight against
them, and more. Today the odds in
Evening star., 1917-05-11
EMPOWER T.R.
TO FORM D. C. DIVISION

Representative Murray Hubert of
New York has introduced a bill de-
signed to permit Col Roosevelt to or
ganize a division as part Of the Ma
bia. Mr.. Hubert stated that when the
selective draft bill was under considera-
ton, he voted against the Roosevelt
amendment, because he did not believe
that he could consistently vote to pre-
fer a selective draft over the. volunteer
system, and then favor an exception in
the case of the Roosevelt division.
1nasmuch as the National Guard fs q
volunteer organization. and 10 national
of Columbia is concerned, the provi-
sions of his bill are practicable. and
afford a consistent method by which
legislative authority may be provided to
in the seiective draft to volunteer their
services and accompany Col. Roosevelt
to the trenches in northern France.
Evening star., 1917-05-11
KEY BRIDGE BIDS REJECTED.
Work Will Be Done by Government
by Day Labor.

On the Recommendation Of Col Will
liam L Fisk. the engineer oficer in
charge Of the work, tho War Depart
ment has rsjected all the bids recently
received for the construction Of the
substructure of the Key bridge across
the Potomac at Georgetown, and has
directed that the work be done by the
government by days labor. The low
est bid received for the work was that
of Thomas Sheahan of Hagerstown,
Nd, at s32s,963 which amount is more
than 100000 above the estimates of
the army engineers.
Col Fisk was of opinion that 1t was
unlikely that reasonable bids would be
made In the present high state of the
market for labor and material: and
said he considered the plan of building
the bridge by days labor ito be the
most economical and advantageous to
the government" 1t is stated that the
construction of the piers and shore
abutments will be started as soon as
the necessary arrangements can be
made
Evening star., 1917-05-11
MORE SUBMARINES SUNK
BY FRENCH AND BRITISH

PARIS. May 11.-Both French and
British statistics on submarine sink
ings during the last week show a cer-
tain improvement in the situation, says
Marcel Hutin, a usually well informed
writer on the subject. He adds:
II understand that our means of
fighting submarines is increasing daily
and without giving details 1 can say
that the number of submarines put out
of action in the last few days has
risen in a very satisfactory manner"
Evening star., 1917-05-11

brains, material and organisation, are all
heavily against them
I'VE knew exactly where ~ WefO when
We got to their trenches. and the whole
operation ran on wheels"
Evening star., 1917-05-11
American Casualties at War Front

OTTAWA. Ont. May 1.-The war rec
ords office announces the following Amer
lean casualties:
Killed in action-W Gould. Detroit: J.
F. Sullivan. Albany. N. Y; @. w Wood
life, Cambridge Mass.
Wounded-F. f. Watkins, Newell.
Mich.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

has been removed from the chief COM
mand of the army on the northern
front. He remains. however. q MEM
ber of the council Of war.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Gen. Russky Loses Command.
May n.-Gen. Russk
Evening star., 1917-05-11
100000 US. FORCES
ARE NEEDED BY France
English Critic Says America Should
Send Troops at Earliest Pos
sible Moment.
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Times mill
tary correspondent today says that
moment, is military aid from the
United States.
The question Of the nature and time
| of the military support OF the oniteo
States must necessarily be decided Dy
America alone" says the correspondent
| but it is very important that America
should understand that France needs
help as quickly as possible. 1t is fore
seen that it would be best if America
were willing to send at least 100000
American recruits to be Incorporated
in and trained by the French army as
soon as the ships can bring them.
Cannot Afford to Wait.
| France cannot comfortably afford to
| await until next year for the military
support now in order to keep the
French ranks full And there Is al
ways the chance that in view of the
certainty of a great army coming from
America Won Hindenburg, may change
his plans and try for big stroke in
the west before the Americans come in
full array"
Referring to the recent Paris con-
ference and the American, British and
French naval agreement, the writer
says:
The United States has sent us in
Rear Admiral Sims. an officer of the
modern school, clear in his views.
quick in thought and eminently sane
in judgment. He has made great
impression on all whe have met him
and promises to be tower Of strength
on the allied side
Scouts Early End to War.
| The correspondent has no encourage
ment for those who are anticipating an
early end of the war. He says there
| Is no conclusive military reasons why
| it should end soon. He sets against
the numerical superiority of the allies
! and the potential strength added from
America 'the loss of authority and
| discipline entailed upon Russia by the
revolution"
! The writer maintains that "in gen.
erai our superiority is not such as to
guarantee the immediate or even the
early crushing of the enemies armies
while the economic pressure upon the
| enemy is severe it does not afford
certain ground for anticipating an
| early cessation of hostilities.''
!, The conclusion is inevita bic. he says
t that the war must continue for a long
| time and that it is the allies business
to prepare for a long war and to
| legiSlate for it.
| Must Not Gamble.
The writer expresses the opinion that
| the position is one prohibiting any at
tempt at a gamble for victory or the
! Indulgence of soaring strategy. until
the new forces of Great Britain and
| the forces of America arrive to deliver
the final blow"
Neither we nor France can afford
| the losses of a great general offensive
| for the moment" says the writer in
conclusion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-27

Nlrren and family were Rockford Wis
tors Sunday.
Mrs. Sheridan Sellers entertained
the Merry widows" at her homo
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and daughter
of Granville visited at Lewis Warren's
last Wednesday and Thursday.
On Friday evening of this week the
Boy Scouts will give a moving pictur,
entertainment in the church. Admis-
sion and 10 cents.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Ferguson and
children, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Adair
and Mrs Adair Of Triumph visited at
Ray Wileys Sunday.
Mrs. Justine Johnson will entertain
the Bi's at her home Thursday after
noon October 4.
Leander Fogg of Earlvile visited at
Fred Cody's Friday night and Satur-
day.
Carl Bretzloff visited Champaign
relatives from Wednesday until Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs s. NJ. Wright visited
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-27

visiting at the home of her mother
Mrs W. b. Danison on Church street
for a week.
Mrs. Fred Hill and Mrs. Joseph
Ielder Of Peru, was visiting at the
home of Mrs. c, B. Cary. on the north
Bluff Wednesday.
Mrs. Patrick Neary went to Rock
Island Tuesday to visit with her
daughter Mrs. C. Dickman. for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Richardson and
son nave gone to Canada to yisi,
with relatives for a few weeks.
Urban Amy, who is in training at
camp Grant, in Rockford, is visiting
at the home Of his parents in Utica
for few days
Tom O'Donnell is visiting at the
home of Miss Alice Neary north of
Utica for a week.
Joseph Hunter has moved his house
mold goods out OF William Fowlie's
house into his own residence on Lin
coin street.
The Woodmen lodge will entertain
the Royal Neighbors in their club
rooms tonight. Lunch will be served.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-27
ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL GAME
Little Chance That Big Grid Contest
viii Be Played This Year-Sec-
rotary Bakers View.

There IS little chance that the Army
Navy football game will be played this
year. Newton II. Baker, secretary Of
war, declared that he was opposed to
having the contest played, even for the
purpose of raising war fund.
Mr.. Baker explained that the Army
Navy game had been discussed by him
with Secretary Daniels and Col. Pal.
mer Pierce, L. S. A. head Of the Ma
tional Collegiate Athletic association.
The decision reached was that so far
as West Point and Annapolis were con-
cerned, every ounce of energy ought
to be employed toward the prosecu.
ton Of the war, even ut the temporary
sacrifice Of athletics.
AT West Point Secretary Baker OK
planned Il system of very intensive mil.
itary training has been initiated, while
arrangements ARE being rushed to grad.
uate two classes ahead.
Mr.. Baker also pointed ont that the
feeling between West Point ana An.
napols was naturally such that play.
ing Of the football match would in.
vove much training and preparation.
He does not think that this energy
should be devoted at this time even for
the advantage of raising Il war fund.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-27
PLAYERS PRAISE EACH OTHER
Jack Coombs Says George Burns Is
Hardest Batter to Fooi--Latte
lauds Pitcher.

Some time ago Jack Coombs, the
brooklyn pitcher, was discussing his
work and his methods of pitching to
the different bnttcrs. He was asked
what batter he found it hardest to
pitch to. THAT'S hard question to
answer he replied. "They're all
hard and any batter in the league no
matter how carefully you figure him
out, is liable to cut loose at any time
and upset all your calculations"
When asked to name the bntter who
gave him the most trouble, he named
George Burns, the Giants left fielder.
George Burns is a good batter" said
Coombs, "and it's hard matter to fool
him. because he rarely strikes at
bad ball. He's pretty tough propo-
sitlon for pitcher" Some time later
Burns was asked what pitcher he
found hardest to hit. He didn't hest
tate moment. That's easy" ~
said, Jack Coombs."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-27
FREEDOM

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt we're
Rochelle visitors Sunday.
Mrs. viii Snyder, Miss Emma Aren't.
sen and Herbert Arentsen visited at
the O. t. Friestad home in Mendoza
Sunday.
Miss Ruth Hall visited Ottawa
friends part of last week.
Mrs. Arthur Lampson left Monday
evening for her home in Bluemound,
Kansas. after visit with relatives
here
Mrs. Ida Smith suffered last week
with blood poisoning in her hand
Wayne Hall was on the sick list part
of last week.
Miss Flossie Reeder of Mendoza is
visiting at Mrs. Frank Olmsteads this
week.
Justine Johnson mad Theodore Tof-
tee were Freeport visitors last Thurs
day and Friday.
Mrs. John llinkey st. of Ottawa is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Benz
Doldcr.
Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Malaise of Grad
Ridge were Freedom visitors Sunday
ester Mcclure was a Mendoza Wis
itor Sunday.
Miss Pearl Benson of Ottawa visited
at the Edgar Thompson home part Of
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gregg and family
of Wcnona visited at Joseph Greggs
in Harding Sunday.
Wilbur Stockey has a new ord road.
ster.
Miss lnea Johnson of Sheridan and
Miss Marie Larson of Leland visited
at Justin Johnson's part of this week.
Twenty-Five relatives and friends
were entertained at the home OF Mrs.
Mccutcheon last Sunday
Miss Gertie Hyde and Mr.. Geo. Hyde
Of Paw Paw have returned to their
home after p visit with Mrs. Donald
Dunn.
Mrs. Charlotte Warren. of Abingdon
ILL.,. Is visiting relatives here. She is
on her way home from Bloomingdale,
Mich, where she visited her son, Her.
man, and family.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Hall and Mrs
Leeman and Willard were Mendoza
visitors last Thursday.
Burt Olmstead nd family and Dan