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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
U. S. TAKES OVER sHIPYARDS
Board at Washington TeIegraphs Or
ders Affecting 100000 Tonnage
In America.

Washington, Aug. THE shipping
board has telegraphed orders to "a OF
the country's largest shipyards requi-
sitioning all ships Of $500 dead weight
tonnage or more now building. Man
agement of the yards will be In the
hands of the present owners, but I'M
der government direction.
About 675 ships are affected by the
governments order. Their aggregate
tonnage is more than 100000. In
Guided are many English. Norwegian
and other vessels on foreign account
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
o. KS REVISED WAR TAX BILL
Most of New Taxes for War Expenses
Come From Incomes, Excess Prof
it's, Liquor and Tobacco.

Washington, Aug. 8.-1The war tax
bill finally revised to inset latest es-
Inmates was favorably reported by the
senate finance committee on Monday.
1t proposes to raise $2,016 100000 by
taxation.
Most of the new taxes proposed I'M
der the revised bill for war expenses
Of the present fiscal year would come
from incomes, war excess profits,
liquor and tobacco taxes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Illinois Exceeds Quota.

Washington, Aug. Establishments
from Illinois in the regular army now
total 4.151 in excess of the states
quota. Fifty-two enlistments were re-
ported, bringing the total up to 1922.
The states quota was 11,276.
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NINE U. S. GUNNERs LOST
Twenty-Four Members of Motano's
Crew Also Drown When Ship
Is Torpedoed.

Washington, Aug 6.-Nine gunners
and "a men of the crew of the Ameri-
can steamer Motano were lost when the
vessel was sunk, the state department
was officially advised on Friday. Nine
wer saved.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10

either sour milk-alE that the BIRDS
will drink-or in case sour milk is not
available, commercial beef scrap. One
fourth Of the ground feed should con-
sist Of beef scrap in case this is used.
The importance of keeping grit and
oyster shell before the birds at all
times cannot be oveTestimated and Isl
especially important during the win
ter months.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Detroit. Coal Rates Upheld.

Washington, Aug. Answering
complaint of Detroit coal companies,
the interstate commerce commission
held railroad charges of So for recon
signing coal at Detroit are not unrea.
Sonable or unlawful.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
CANADIANS WIN AT LENS
Make an Advance on, Front Of 1000
Yards to Depth Of 200 Feet
French Gain In Flanders.

British Headquarters in France and
Belgium, Aug. 1.-THE Canadians have
made an advance onSunday on front
Of 1000 yards to a depth of 200 yards
towards Lens and consolidated the new
position.
London, Aug. Further progress
has been made by the French north
west Of Bixschoote, on the Flanders
battle front
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Jan shipwriqhts on Strike.

Nagasaki, Japan, Aug. 8.-Demand-
ing an increase Aof 30 per cent In
wages, 10000 workmen employed at
the Mitsubishi shipbuilding yards went
out on strike. The men claim they
should share in Japan's prosperity.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Two Bills to Wilson.

Washington, Aug. 8.-The priority
shipment bill and the bill increasing
the membership Of the interstate COM
merce commission from seven to nine
were adopted by the senate and now
go to the president for signature.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
ST. JULIEN WON BY BRITISH
Haig's Troops Win Back Position-6,-
1922 Germans Captured In
Drive.

London, Aug. 6.-Northeast Of Ypres,
In FLANDERS, Field Marshal Haig's
troops again have established them
selves in the town of st. Julien, from
which they were driven early this
week, says the official statement from
British headquarters in France on Fri
day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
WAR DECLARED BY CHINA
i Declaration of HostiIlties Against Ger
many and Austra-Hungary Made
at a Special Meeting.

Picking, Aug. 8.-Acting President
Feng Kwo-Chang approved the unani-
nous decision reached on Monday at
a special meeting of the Chinese cabi-
net to declare war on Germany and
Austria Hungary.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Kaiser Orders Salute.

Berlin, Aug. Emperor William
on the occasion of the capture OF
Czernowitz, ordered that flags be hoist
ed and that salutes be fired in Prussia
and Alsace-Lorraine. He telegraphed
Fluctuations to Archduke Leopold.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
HEAVY Rains in Kansas.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 8.-The first
heavy rain that has fallen over Kansas
for two months is on. Rain averaging
from one-half to three inches has
fallen over practically the entire
state.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Mackensen Directs Operations.

Petrograd, Aug. 8.-Field Marshal
Won Mackensen has been appointed
commander in chief of the Austro-
German armies on the eastern (Rus-
sian) front. The appointment was
made by Emperor William.
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pnesians to Continue TO Floht.

washington, Aug. 8.-The state de-
nartment received a dispatch on Mon
dav afternoon from Ambassador Fran
cis at Petrograd saying the Russian
authorities and people intend to fight
fine war through.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10

Harry Chapman Gilbert of Washing
ton, D. c., the first man selected by
the draft for the new national army, is
perfect physically, and is the son OF a
soldier. He should make first-class
"Sammie." Parental objection alone
prevented his demonstrating his fitness
for the work earlier as member OF
a Canadian regiment. GiIbert's father,
who was formerly cavalryman in
the United States army, has been an
employee at the White House for
many years. Gilbert some time ago
took the examination for a commission
In the regular United States army. He
was recently informed that he has
been recommended for commission
and will probably be called before he
will be enrolled under the draft.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10
Dutch intern German Airmen.

-
Amsterdam, Aug. IA German air
plane landed Sunday on the island of
Ameland on account of motor trouble.
The occupants Of the machine were In
termed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-08-10

Miss Katherine LeckIe, veteran
newspaper woman and now publicity
expert with busy office In New York,
is city editor of the food conservation
section of the food administration In
Washington. She directs the issue OF
the sections daily news, assisted by a
competent staff Of women.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
To OCCUPY NEW
PRISON IN JULY.
County Prisoners to Aban-
don Old Jail for New
Quarters.

Prisoners confined j. the ole county
jail on South Campbell street will be
moved to the new prison on the high
est story of the courthouse the first
week in July. Contractor J. Z. Nor
gan said Friday that the new jail
would be sufficiently completed by
this time to have the prisoners trans
ferred- The jail VIII be completed
a week OF two later
Work in completing the courthouse
has been greatly delayed by reason
OF the fact that all the elevators have
not been installed. one elevator is
low operating and this will be used
in taking the prisoners to and from
the new county jail The elevator
system is finished, with the exception
of the patent locks for the doors and
for this reason all the elevators will
not be operated for passengers until
the locks arrive, as the county would
be liable for damages in case of acct
dents, il was said When the patent
lccl1s will arrive is not known.
Contractor J. E. Morgan's contract
for constructing the building reads
that it will be completed by Novem-
Der 1 under penalty of 4 forfeit for
each day after this period that it
requires.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
THE ISLE OF KOW TOW"
AT CRAWFORD, GOOD SHOW

! Taken from a scenic standpoint,
The Isle Of Kow Tow" the latest
Teal offering at the Crawford, is one
of the best produced recently. As the
scenes are laid on one of the Japan
] csc islands. there is much scope for
I the Introduction Of scenic effects. full
/ advantage of which was taken by the
scenic artists
! The story Of the play centers
around princess Kimino (Pansy De-
lacour). the beautiful daughter of
king Kamura (Orville Harris), had
been betrothed to prince Ito (Homer
Long,. but on account Of the prince
having offended the king. he is
banished from the island, the king,
announcing that the princess was to
wed the first stranger landing on the
island.
The king instructs Ivy Cohen CRoy
Kinslow) to keep an eye open for a
victim, who soon appears in the per-
son Of 1gnatZ Jasbo (FritZ Fields). He
is quickly married to the princess. but
Icy neglects to inform him of an old
custom prevailing on the island that
II the princess should die, her hus-
band was to be buried with her alive.
The husband. however, has the pri-
vilege of naming q substitute II he so
desires Not relishing the idea Of be-
ing so buried, he soon finds a sub
stitute in the person of Prince Ito.
who returns disguised as a great ply
restoring the princess fast failing
health. She feigns death and is
buried. The disguised prince volun-
teers to be buried with her, and,
after entering the tomb, a great com
motion takes place when the discov-
cry is made that the princess is alive
and well and the prince discloses his
identity and all is forgiven
An unusual number of very good
musical numbers are introduced, of
which the solo by Roy Kinslow. 7
Can Dance With Everybody" PITY
Ny Piiful Plight" by Pansy Della
cour and Ducklings; Japan" by Or
vile Harris and Ducklings; Love is
a Wonderful Thing" by Frank ia
quet and Ducklings; wedding OF The
Sunshine and The Rose" by Homer
Long and Ducklings; You Can't Put
Beauty Back" by Bessie Walsh and
Ducklings; a duet by Fancy Della
cOur and Mr.. Long and Underneath
The japanese Moon" by Hazel Lake
and Ducklings, stand out most prom
inently.
Art Phillips played several selec- |
tons on his one string cigar box fid-
die with telling effect and the /
moving picture number in
troduced by Fritz Fields, Frank ia
quet and Hazel Lake was a very
clever piece of work and received !
much deserved applause
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
NORMAN MORRISON IS NOW
A FULL PLEDGED LAWYER

Norman J. Morrison, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. S. Morrison, has returned
home from the University of Texas.
where he has just received his IL E.
degree in department Of law He re-
ceiyed his & A degree Of 1915 Nj.
Morrison is an Ell Paso boy. having
been born and reared in this city, and
being a graduate of the high school,
with hundreds of friends who are ex-
tending him congratulations on be-
coming a full nedged lawyer. Mr..
Morrison is a former Herald carrier
boy and spent one of his vacations in
The Herald business office. He will
enter upon the practice of law in II
Paso and has the best wishes of all
his friends. At the university ne was
one of the best known and most popu-
lar among the students. He was a
leading member Of the Della Kappa
Epsilon fraternity
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
WIGMAM-GAIL kANF.

Today is the last showing Of
Whose Wife," the unusual society
drama in which Gail Kane is appear
ing at the Wigwam-
Whose Wife," is the story of
girls unfortunate marriage on the
advice of her mother. The theme as
worked out is perfectly within the
bounds of possibility and reason but
presents situations that are out Of
the ordinary. There is no part of the
story that is not perfectly reasonable.
It is not overdrawn but IL is so I'M
usual and the unlocked for appears so
often that one is not able to forecas-
the result nor anticipate the action.
Whose Wife2" is a remarkable
production and one which the parents
Of manageable daughters should all
see
Tomorrow, Jimmie Dale" thriller
viii be shown.
Sunday, the most unusual produc-
ton of the year. "Zeppelins Attack
New York" will be the bill 1t IS
a spectacular picture in which areo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me All women who have female
trouble Of any kind should try Lydia E.
PInkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. ETA DoRJoN, Ogdensburg. Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
40 nomore, but often the most scientific
treatment IS surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists it pays to
write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass, for special free sdvice
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
ELFERS QUALITIES TO ACT
AS STATE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

E. B. Elfers, assistant district at
torney, has qualified to represent the
state in any case in the FL Paso dis
trict- This new position results from
one or the new laws enacted by the
recent session Of the legislature. Prior
to the new law he was paid by the
county, but VIII now receive his COM
pensation from the state He was
sworn in by c. NJ. Mckinney, district
clerk.
Attorney Frank J. Lyons has been
appointed assistant distriN attCl ney
to take Mr.. Elfers's place. He was
given the oath by Chris Amanda, chief
deputy county clerk.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
GOVERNOR TO CALL ELECTION
FOR HUDSPETH COUNTY SOON

Governor James E. Ferguson is ex-
pected within a few days to issue a
proclamation for holding an election
20 name the county officials for Huds-
peth county, which will be sliced Off
OF Ell PasO county. with Sierra Blanca
as the county seat IN his proclama-
ton the governor will APPOINT board
of commissioners TO name officials
for hold the election and candidates
for the various offices will be ex-
pected to announce themselves.
At the last session OF the state
legislature bill was passed creating
the new county of Hudspeth- Until
the election is held and the officials
take the oath of office the portion
of FL Paso county that will become
Hudspeth viii remain under the Juris-
diction OF the county commissioners
OF this county. In all probability the
election viii not be held until late
this fall, it was said Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
FIRE MARSHAL WILL ENFORCE
LAW REGARDING GASOLINE

Fire marshal r. r. Deason asks that
all persons who use gasoline make
themselves familiar with the follow
ing ordinance, as he intends to arrest
every violator and no one viii be
overlooked. he said:
Amendment 10 an ordinance rect-
lating the storage of gasoline Wilhelm
the city limits: II shall be unlawful
for any person. firm or corporation TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
MISUNDERSTANDING FARNUM.

American Methods a William Fox
production. starring William Farnum,
will be shown for the last time today.
Those who saw this picture Wednes
day and Thursday say it is the great
est picture that William Farnum he's
ever been seen IN. William Far
mum plays the part of William Arm
strong, an American business man,
who falls heir 10 an estate in France.
An iron foundry is included in the
heritage. Upon arriving at the sleepy
little French town, William Arm
strong finds the iron foundry little
short of a joke. The American takes
told, however. and builds up a pay
ing iron works. How he marries a
selfish .'aristocratic'' girl, whom he
believes TO be all that Is sweet and
good until the eve of his wedding;
how he wins her respect and love,
and the respect of the community is
beautifully told in the picture. Be sure
and see American Methods" today
at the Alhambra- There will be no
advance in prices-10c, 15c and CSC
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
ONE KILLED.; Z
HURT IN WRECK
Engineer Loses Life When
Train Is Derailed in
Colorado.

Grand Junction. Colo. June o.
One man was killed and two seriously
injured when a work train Of the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad was
derailed near Una station, not far
from Dubuque. today.
The dead man IS Charles Gibbs, of
Glenwood Springs, engineer of the
train
The track had been weakened by
the flood waters of the Grand river.
which earlier in the week washed out
tracks at Tunnel station The train
was carrying supplies for repair Of
the road. Gibbs was pinned beneath
the engine. The fireman and brake
man were severely scalded.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
UNIQUE. eTHE DANGER rRAIL.-

The Danger Trail" which is being
shown at the Unique theater today
and until Sunday. is a big, virile story
of the far north The snow scenes are
Of understandable pictorial beauty, they
will remind you of that great play,
Gods Country And The Woman" as
will the fight make you think of
The Spoilers"
In a way this film is a combination
OF both of those great successes, it is
of the same big. outdoor type and
with characters as intensely interest
ing.
See this picture at the Unique to-
day or tomorroW.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

repatriation of at least $1,000 Ameri-
cans now serving in allied armies in
o,der to permit their Incorporation in
American forces is favored by the
government. State department Of
ficials said legislation TO permit it
was necessary as Americans who have
taken the oath of allegiance TO a for
eign nation or sovereign have lost
their American citizenship FOR the
length of the war and it can only be
restored by act of congress.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
GET MAMMOTH LOCOMOTIVES.

The Ell Paso and Southwestern rail-
road received on Wednesday two Of
the mammoth locomotives which have
been ordered. The others are ex-
pected by the end of July. The en-
gines were given a final inspection
at the railroads shops previous ID
placing them in service. The engines
are Of the latest improved coal burn
ing type and cost the railraod about
S45. 900 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
E. p. $. w. OFFICERS TRAVELLING.

G. f. Hawks. general manager ..
the FL Paso and Southwestern rail-
road. left Tuesday for several weeks
vacation IN California.
W. C Vaughn, of the general
freight office. returned Wednesday
from a two weeks vacation in the
southwest.
W c. Barnes. general freight
agent, returned Thursday from a bust
ness trip in New Mexico and ARIZONA.
Garrett King. general passenger
agent, will return Friday from a bust
ness trip to Chicago. III.
Eugene Fox. traffic manager. left
on business trip to Chicago
and it is expected that he will be there
about a week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

London. Eng. June ga dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company
from Amsterdam says that 80 percent
Of the Dutch miners of Limburg are
on strike for a minimum wage and an
eight hour day. Many Belgian in
termed soldiers who have been work.
ing in the mines Joined the strike
which involves about 40, 900 men.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
Labor Supply Improves.

Washington, D. C. June e2.-Com-
missioner general Caminetti, of the
immigration bureau. who has Just re-
turned from a trip through the middle
west reports an Improvement in the
labor supply with no unusual lack Of
men for farm work. Kansas state
officials have asked that no men be
sent there except upon special re-
quest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
APPLIES FOR INJUNCTION
AGAINST SOCIAL CLUB

APPLICATION rOr an Injunction
against Ramon Gomez and the Next
can Student society, A sOcalled social
club. was filed in the 34th district
court Friday morning The applica-
ton was filed by county attorney W.
II. Fryer, who is seeking TO secure a
restraining order against the opera
ton OF the club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
MARSHALS ARREST THREE
ON SOLDIER LIQUOR CHARGE

Three arrests were made Thursday
and Friday by deputy United States
marshals Jere Dubose and n. F. Work
for alleged violation of the liquor
traffic among soldiers. The men ar
Reyes and J. +. Kern Thet were ar
eRyes and J. F. Kern. they were ar
raigned before United States commits
sioner Samuel L. Kelly and the bonds
of each were fixed at $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
VIOLENT PRICE CHANGES
IN COTTON NOT DESIRED.

New York. June IA statement
expressing opinion that pronounced
movements in cotton prices are mimi
cal TO the best interests Of the United
States is contained in a letter sent
today to all members of the New York
cotton exchange by the president,
George NJ. Shut.
The board of managers, the commu
nication said, will look with extreme
disfavor upon action OF any member
of the exchange which will tend to
cause unnecessary and extreme varia-
lions in prices Of cotton"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

Chicago. Ill. June 22.-Every baker
in the United States is to be asked to
after July 10, as a measure
for food conservation. the practice of
taking back unsold bread from retail
ers. This was announced today by the
war emergency council Of the baking
industry, meeting here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
Proposed Purchase Anger. Gorkx.

Petrograu, Russla, June 1Z.-Ihe
Novoe Nremya prints a big advertise
ment from an unnamed American cor
poratiOn which declares that il has
assigned $50, 100000 for the purchase
in Russia Of antiques. pictures, pOrce-
lain an tapestries. Maxim Gorky has
issued furious protest describing the
plan as robbery Of our national
treasures"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
GRECIAN-NEM CnMEpY. IrEEkIr

Today only the Grecian VIII show
two brand new Triangle comedies
featuring keystone favorites, and a
new Pathe Weekly. This bill. in
ing timely events are the main at
fractions, should appeal to all who
do not care for the heavy stuff at
this time OF the year Prices today
are ten cents for adults and five cents
for children.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

Paris. France, June "a dispatch
from Lyons says that Vendony Mem
dona, formerly a Brazilian depty. has
been arrested in Geneva charged with
having approprlated the proceeds of
which he was entrusted by the Bra
lillian government with placing in
France.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

and every Sunday until further no.
tice. the Bijou will show the favorite
joy makers, Johnny and Emma Ray
in a single reel comedy Yes all Of
you have long roared with mirth at
this noted team in its successes on
the speaking stage and you will
laugh your heads off when you see
them at the Bijou Sunday for their
first time on the screen.-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22
Try Mrs. CIark's Cafeteria EOS Mesa


Washington June 22.-Treasury Of
ficials have reached a tentative de-
cision that all subscribers to the Lib
erty bond offering in amounts OF So
600 or less. shall receive their fun
subscriptions Any reductions neces-
sary because of over subscription will
come on higher amounts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

New York, June zE-=Capt. john
O'Brien, best known as Dynamite
Johnny one Of the most famous OF
filihusterers. died at a hotel here last
night of pneumonia. He celebrated his
S0th birthday anniversary on April 20
last at 4 reception arranged here in
his honor by the president OF Cuba
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-22

pans Ike a knife
through my back
and side. I finally
lost all my strength
so / had to go to
bed The doctor
advised an oper-
alton but / would
not listen to it. 1
thought Of what !
hadreada Lydia
z Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
tried It The first
bottle broupht great