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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
WILL APPOINT
JUDGESFRIDAY
Precincts for Saturday Ir-
rigation District Election
to Be Listed.

Precincts and election judges for
the county election to be held Satur-
day for the purpose of creating an ir-
rigation district viii be named Fri
day, according to a statement Thurs
day morning by Judge z. B. Nc
Clintock. Of the county court.
In essnt the voters Of the county
ratify by their votes the organization
Of the new district, irrigation and
drainage improvements will be taken
from the supervision OF the FL Paso
Water Users ASSOCIATION and placed
in the hands OF 4 board OF five di-
rectors. to be chosen by the resident
farmers in the county after the cleo
ton.
Clint Farmers Favorable.
Valley farmers residing near Clint,
Tex. UNANIMOUSLY endorsed the pro-
visions Of the irrigation district bill
recently passed by the state legis-
lature. at an enthusiastic meeting
held Wednesday night at Clint, and
presided over by Homer Wells, sr-
Brief addresses were made by project
engineer L. II lwson and engineer
Ora. NcDermith, OF the reclamation
service and president J. A Smith d
the FL Paso Valley Water Users as
ISOLATION. in which the provisions OF
the bill were outlined for the benefit
of those who did not understand
them Many questions were asked
Tonight a meeting is announced
for Socorro, Tex, and on Friday night
one will be held at fsleta 20
thoroughly inform valley farmers OF
the purpose Of the election
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
1000 DELEGATES ATTEND
PRESBYTERIAN GATHERING

Dallas. Texas. Nay 17.-Approxi-
mately 1000 delegates from all sec
tons of the United States are here TO
attend the 129th annual general as
sembly Of the Presbyterian church of
the United States, which opened
nine day meeting in Dallas TO-DAY.
Msuv pre-assembly conferences
were held yesterday sfternoon and
last night. the principal meeting be-
ing addressed by DR.. John a Mar
ouis, of Cedar Rapids, Ia, retiring
moderator.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
FAVORS.
LARGER.EXPENSE
Tells Texas House to Hold
Membership; Wishes $780,
100000 Expense.

Austin. Texas. May 17-while
waiting for the free conference COM
mittee to report on the appropriation
bills, speaker Fuller addressed the
house today. He declared himself as
being opposed to any reduction in the
membership il the house He also
took occasion to say that he longed
to see me day when the appropria-
lions FOR the support of the state
government viii reach S50.00OO00,
instead of S25. 600. 600. as it will show
the great progress being made in the
development OF the state.
resolution was introduced in the
house requesting the free conference
committees to cOnfine themselves TO
existing differences between the
house and senate, and not insert new
items in these measures.
The house spent considerable time
by members making farewell ad-
dresses Indications are il viii be
late this evening before the reports
of free conference committees are
presented for action
Both branches of the legislature
today adopted resolutions permitting
the use of the hall of the house and
senate chambers by the state farmers
institute. which is to convene here
on July 1921. There was some dis
cussion of the resolution in the SEN
ate, but it was finally adopted
Ranger Bill Up to Governor
The senate bill by Hudspeth. prOvid
ing for an increase in the state ranger
force to maximum Of 1000 men and
carrying an appropriation Of $4,000
was passed by a vote of Il to IS. An
effort was made to reduce the amount
Of the appropriation to $4,000. but
this failed by a vote Of a TO So. 1t
Will not become effective for 80 days.
having failed TO pass the house BY
the necessary vote TO put il into i'm
mediate effect. It failed by four votes.
as 76 affirmative votes would have
made II effective Immediately upon
receiving the approval of the gov
ernOr. This viii not. however. deter I
the governor from proceeding with I
his plans for increasing the ranger I
force.
Railroad Bill Passes
Both branches Of the legislature f
passed finally a bill introduced Mon I
day, granting an extension Of time to
certain railroads in which to COM I
plete branches and extensions. While T.
this act is general in its nature. it
is understood it applies only to the .
Kansas City. Mexico & Orient railway. .
which desires an extension of time t
to complete an extension from san .
Angelo to Del Rio by way Of Sonora. I
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
DENVER-LARAMIE RAILWAY
IS SOLD AT AUCTION

Denver. Colo, May 1.-THE prop
critics OF the Denver. Laramie &
railroad were sold at
auction here today for s123,91L35 to
Morris :. Radetsky. general manager
of the Coloado Iron and Metal COM
pany.
The road has been under a receiver
ship five years. Marshall B. Smith.
receiver has been retained by the
purchaser to reorganize the road.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
DIR. S. L. TERRELL MOVES BACK
AND BUYS ]. A. WRIGHT HOME

DR.. s L. Terrell, a physician from
Dallas, who has moved to Ell Paso to
locate, has bought the two story,
eight room residence of Jos. A
Wright. 1920 Federal street. in Man
haitian Heights addition. for $1,000.
DR.. Terrell is an old time resident of
this city, having been located here
nearly 20 years ago in the federal
service. Heehas followed Ell Paso's
development since and recently de-
cided to return here permanently.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Pne.er Pnrkinr Ordinances.
PREACHER SAYS CHURCH
Is WITH NATION IN WAR

''The church is behind the nation
in this war, and viii do all it can to
bring about a successful issue, be-
cause it believes II is a righteous
war" said Rev. c. K Campbell pas
tor OF the Asbury Methodist church.
in addressing the weekly meeting
of FL Paso & Southwestern shopmen
" ednesday.
The meeting was held under the
auspices Of the Y. NJ c. A. repre-
scented by Howard +. Durkee- Miss
Julia Pool entertained with a number
of piano selections.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
ALHA1IBRA-HIGHwAY OF HOPE.

Kathlyn Williams and House
Peters make an ideal team for such
2 picture as The Highway Of Hope"
This is a mining picture and has to
do with fortunes OF a maid of all
work-Lonely LOu-and steve King,
a cowboy, who marries Lonely Lou
when he is intoxicated The for
tunes of this couple in their search
for gold on the lone desert. the at
tempt OF the husband TO commit sui
eide. the wife thinking that her hus-
band has tried to poison her. their
Separation and then the wife finding
a gold mine OF fabulous wealth is the
plot on which the picture is built. The
scenes are laid mostly in Death Val
lev" California This picture will be
at the Alhambra today only. Prices
are 1Oc. 15c and 25c.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
~FOx- COMEDY, ~sELIG TRIBUNE

The Fox comedy and the Selig Trib-
une will be the offerings at the BIZ
jou today. Tomorrow the BijOu will
show a special bill. and one you will
be well pleased with. Clara Kimball
Young and Earl Williams in Loves
Sunset" a powerful production pro-
duced by the Vitagraph company. and
the Country Life Stories" a new
idea in silent drame which will appeal
strong to the ~kiddies.''-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Railroad Bin Passes.
MEXICAN Roy SHOT.

p. Flares. who lives at 209 East
Second street. was shot in the right
shoulder while on his way home We'd
nesday night, about 10 o'clock, as he
was crossing San JacintO street az
Second He was taken to the emer-
gency hospital, where he was treat
ed He was later sent to his home
1t was not learned who did the shoot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

o. h Jackson, of the Ell Paso Y.
~ g A. left Thursday morning for
the Y. NJ c. A training school at
Estes Park. Colo, where he will at
tend the school during the summer
and engage in additional educational
work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Texas 6 Pacific Shopnlen
AtBip Springs Raise Flag

Big Springs. Tex. May IA big
flag raising ceremony took place here
today at the T. & P. shops The flag
was purchased at a cost of 500 by
the shop men. Business houses Of the
city closed during the raising and a
parade was held from town to the
shops
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
VISIT MINES AT FIERRO.

c. ". Hoyt, a stock broker OF Bos-
ton, Mass. IN company with d. c.
Sutton, consulting engineer of the
Chino Del Norte Copper company,
have returned from a visit to the
company's mines at Fierro, y. NJ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
MORE THAN ESQ WOMEN FILE
RECORD OF OWNING FIREARMS

approximately 1000 FL Pasoans. in-'
Guiding more than $50 women, have
registered their firearms and ammu-
milton with the city clerk. Jack Daw-
son Until closing time Wednesday
evening 1878 persons had registered.
and Thursday morning more than 600
had filed their cards.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
SO DFNVFR RAKFRs sTRIKE.

Denver, Colo, May 17.-Eighty
bakers in three of the largest shops
in Denver struck today. They de-
mand recognition of the union. Lead
ers of the strikers said others will
join then tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
BESSIE BARRIsoALE-LAsr DAY.

Today is positively the last day to
see Bessie Barriscale IN the powerful
modern society drama The Snarl"
In this picture Miss Barriscaie
plays the dual role of two sisters,
who look alike but are totally I'm
like in nature. One is sweet, charm
ing and good; the other is vain, sell
fish and bad.
In these two parts OF wide contrast
Miss Barriscale does the greatest
work of her career.
The Snarl" is a sumptuous pro-
duction. there being many scenes OF
splendor depicting life among the
wealthy classes. Miss Barriscale
wears some wonderful gowns
throughout the play.
The Snarl" viii be seen at the
Grecian today for the last time
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

Hemstitching and picoS edging done
in the best manner on all kinds of
material at moderate prices; all work
guaranteed. Singer Sewing Machine
Co., EOS S. Ell Paso St Phone 4ss.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
SPECIAL SERMON AT TEMPLE.

At the regular service at Temple
AR Siami Friday evening at s o'clock.
rabbi Zielonka Will discuss H. q.
Wells's Mr.. Britling sees IT
Through" with special reference 20
the God Idea" as discussed in the
book
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Tenement Ouners.

Are you getting all of the money
your house should bring? ASK Lee
Newman. 1 specialize on tenements.
Phone 1904. sos 1-2 5. FL Paso
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

Iowa club women are urging con-
servation Of states natural scenic
features. EZsH
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY
Will Be Held in Springdale Thurs day Night, April 26-Fayette- vile, Springdale, Hilton and
 Elm Springs Combine

The ninety-eighth anniversary ce- lebration of the founding of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows will be held in Springdale, Thursday even ing, April 18th. The lodge at this place has extended an invitation to the lodges at Fayetteville, Elm Springs, and Hilton Lodge to join in the ami versary, and they have accepted, and will send a delegation. The anniver- sary will be the largest that has been attempted by any local order here in some time, and will probably be the largest attempted in this section of the state
 The celebration has a double signi- ficance, in view of the present crisis in national affairs, and the meeting will be open to ali Odd Fellows, the;r friends, and their families A SUD- per will be served following the pro- gram.
 The following program has been arranged, the music to be furnished by a string orchestra:
 Welcome Address-J. S Ewalt, of Springdale Lodge.
 Response-To be supplied
 Address, What Does the D. D. Ad- vocate to Advance the Order in His District During he Present Year ?"- D. D. c. NJ. W. L. Tunstill. of Hilton Lodge.
 Address-Mr. Wheat, of Rogers Lodge.
 Address-A C. Flowers. of Fay ettevile Lodge.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
Prepare to Feed Yourself BONE DRY" BLOCK ADE RUNNER Captured Near springdale Sunday Evening With Good Supply of Li
 quor Apoard-Drew Fine of
 s100 and Costs

While rumors have been afloat for the past month that cars were opera tag through spri9gdale. from Nonett to points south, he frs actua! cap tare n this section by local officers occurred Sunday eyenine-and t was clearly accidental Had the driver Of the ill-fated Ford been nore fami- lar with the highways Of this section, ne and cargo would probably be safe at their destination by this time, and the greater part of the cargo disro- sed of to purchasers.
 Sunday evening, late, Deputy-sher- ifT Donaldson and Tom Carrel were re turning from Fayetteville, where they had been to place prisoner in the county jail, when they noticed Ford car in the road way. They stopped, and the occupants of the ear inquired ne way. The suspicious of the off ger was aroused. and he proceeded to investigate the cargo carried by the south bound car He found fifty-one quarts of "bone dry remover, in some localities called whiskey.
 The car, cargo, driver and passen- ger were taKen in charge, and to the iail at Fayetteville
 The hearing was held before Jus tee Atwood here Wednesday morn ing at ten o'clock. E. Templeton, who vas driving the blockade runner" denies any connection with the trans portation c the liquor, except that he was hired b drive from Monett to Jenny Lind, and he did not know what the ear contained, and it was loaded without his knowledge.
 Frank Curott, who seems to be the conductor in charge of the car, did not deny the charge, but plead guilty and was given 2 fine of s100 and costs. amounting to $121.25. He paid the fine and costs The liquor was de stroyed. Templeton will have his hearing Saturday. April 21. Curott says his home is at Jenny Lind, and Templeon comes from Haekett City, both towns in Sebastian county, in the eaal mining sect on
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
NEVER AGAIN" SAYS ED
Ed Johnson Arrested Tuesday Night Had Grip Containing Over Supply of Liquor-Claimed for Per
 sonaI and Family Use

T didn't know Arkansas had gone bone dry, or l never would have brought the liquor with me. l won der why the saloon man didn't tell me that Arkansas did not permit whis- key"
 This was the excuse offered by Ed Johnson in Justice Atwoods court Wednesday morning, when making q statement with reference to his grip containing 20 and a half pints of whiskey, brandy and wine. Most of the wet goods" were packed in half pint vials; handy way to carry it", according to Ed.
 Johnson was taken in tow by De- putty sheriff Donaldson Tuesday night and when his room was searched at the East Side Hotel the liquor was found in locked grip. The officers here had been tipped off as to the sup ply carried by Johnson.
 Johnson claims to have been in this section last DtCtlHDtI btlNit lIIe "bone dry law became effective, and said that he came here intending to go to the home of his brother, near Spring Valley. He purchased the supply of booze at Monett. and inten- ded to use 1t for family purposes; his wife, who is in Georgia, at the pres ent time, not being well.
 The story failed to prove effective with Justice Atwood, and Johnson was fined S100 and costs-total $116.- 90.
 Beng unable to pay the fine he was taken to jail at Fayetteville-and the family supply destroyed by order of Justice Atwood Nhe breaking of the bottles created some Etle excite ment, locally. Wednesday morning. and the local town branch has been under the watehful eye Of some of the local dry fans, for fear the lit t!e fishes may become intoxicated and need help
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
Prepare to Feed Yourself"
BOARD REFLECTS TEACHERS
Board Satisfied With Work of Teach CTS Selects Entire Corps for Next Year-Slight Advance in Sal
 ary for Some

1t meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of the local schools held Tues day evening, the entire corps of teachers, now serving, were reelected for next term 1 slight advance in salary was gwen to teachers in four grades at the Grammar School.
 The teachers elected for next year are: High School-Supt F C. Robb; Prof J. L. Bond: Miss Helen McNabb; Mrs Emily Morrow; Miss Gussie Gardner. Grammar School Principal, A. L. Woodruff; Miss Min. nie Bowers; Miss Ollie Reed; Miss Lee Davis; Miss Lydia Reed; Miss Lena Lane; Miss Lora Sanders and Miss Ola Watson.
 The school term proper closes next week, but the High School Will con- tinue one week longer, in order to make up for the time lost during the winter on account of the furnace, and for other causes. The Grammar school will dismiss Friday, of next week, the High School one week later
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
DO YOU WANT IT.?

\ number of Springdale people have expressed the wish the past few days that The News issue daily edi- tion so as to afford the town the lat est developments in the war situation We have ample facilities for issning q small daily. but before undertaking the work We must be guaranteed the support and cooperation of the public. The publication of daily newspaper, however small 1t may he. is a big un- dertaking, but we are perfectly will ing to undertake it if we are assured there is real demand for t. Dur ing the Spanish war The News issued d small daily, which ap- parently met with much favor, and there seems to be more of demand for such d publication now than there vas at that time. In order to get 1t be made for subscribers and advertis- ing. and If We can secure sufficient en- c0uragement the work will be under taken. If the paper is issued it will be printed in the afternoon about the hour of four o'clock and will contain sufficient telegraph news to keep the reader advised right up to the minute on all the big happenings. This tele graph news will be furnished by one of the big press associations which covers the entire country and supplies news to metropolitan newspapers. Do you want such newspaper in Spring dale? If so be ready to sign up when our solicitor calls. Fayetteville. Rog- CTS. Bentonville and Sloan Springs have such newspapers, and We do not believe the people of Springdale are less enterprising than the people of these neighboring towns.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
INSPECTION FRIDAY NIGHT

The Federal inspection of the To- cal company of Arkansas Guards will be held Friday night, of this week, according to telegram received here Monday. The inspection will be made by Lieut.. Walker, U. S. 4. All mem bers of the company will be at the in spection, and in uniform, and hurried messages have been sent to the var ious members of the company, rela- tive to the inspection, who are not in Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
WILL HAVE SANITY HEARING
Evangelist NountcastIe to Be Tried on Insanity Charge at Fayette vile Soon-Arrested Here
 Sunday Evening

Rev W. II. Mountcastle, of Tenn essee. who claims to be an evangelist, and who has held several revival meetings near here. was arrested Sun day evening, and taken to jail at Fay etteville
 The evangelist is peculiar in that lie has a habit ef floating worthless paper Local parties have been vic t,ms of some of his bad paper. He was here some time ago. and at that time gave checks on a bank in Tenn essee for lucal automobile hire, and she checks were found to be worthless. Nounteastle carries credentials that seem to be perfect, but since his ac- tons, they are believed to be for%er- ies.
 While in springdale Sunday he stated to local part es that he was without funds. and on his talk he was gwen courtesies in the way of supper and cigars. Later he hired local tax to take him to Huntsville, and while on his way there ne was ares ted He has very pleasant appear anca. and the fact that he has held several revival meetings in this sec ton. and was at one time dated to hold one in Springdale will cause his case 10 be interesting to several local paarIa
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
Prepare to Feed Yourself
NOW IN CIVIL SERVICE
Recent Order Places Post Offices of This Section in Civil Service-Lo-
 cal Office Affected

On March 31 President Wilson fs- sued the following order, placing ali first, second and third class postmas- ters in the Civil Service:
 Hereafter when a vacancy occurs in the position of postmaster of any office of the first. second or third class as the result Of death, resignation, re- moval, or, on the recommendation of the First Assistant Postmaster Gener- al, to the effect that the efficiency or needs of the service requires that a change shall be made, the Postmaster General shall certify the fact to the Civil Service Commission, which shall forthwith hold an open competitive examination to test the fitness of ap- plicants to fill such vacancy, and when such examination has been held and the papers in connection herewith have been rated, the said commission shall certify the result thereof to the Postmaster General, who shall submit to the President the name Of the high est qualified eligible for appointment to i'll such vacancy, unless 1t is es- tabIished that the character CT resl- dence of such applicant disqualifies him for the appointment No person who has passed his sixty-ffth birth day shall be given the examination herein provided for
 "fsiened1 Woodrow Wilson
 This order has the effect of placing postmasters Of every grade in the classified service, President Taft hav- ing hlanketed fourth class postmasters into the service during his admins tration Present incumbents of off ees are not affected by the recent or der, but in the future when vacancies occur as the result of death, resi- gna- ton or removal. the civil service com mission will hold open, competitive examinations.
 In commenting on the order Post master General Burleson made this statement:
 Incumbent postmasters rendering good service and who continue to ad- minister the affairs Of their offices with ability will not be disturbed in such offices hy any recommendation made by the head of the department. It Is due them however, at this time to make t clear that hereafter super visory officials of the department will be more exaeting in the enforcement Of those postal rules and regulations which make for increased efficiency and postmasters will not only be ex- pected to devote their time during office hours to a proper administra- ton of their respective offices but they will be required to thoroughly ac- quaint themselves with the various postal activities under their charge and in the future to occupy such part of their time not properly given to administrative work to the perfor- mance of some part of those activi- ties"
 The local post-office is affected by this ruling. als, the offices at Fayette vile, Rogers. Bentonville. and other towns in this section. The present postmasters, nder the neW railing will remain in office unless removed for ineifieieneV 0r resign. CT dle
The Springdale news., 1917-04-13
WON FIRST PREMIUM

The many Springdale friends of Miss Irma Petross, daughter of Mir and Mrs L D. Petross, will be pleased to hear of her splendid success in 3 cooking contest conducted in Fort Worth, Texas. by the Star-Teleeram Hiss Irrna is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 4 E Dimes, in Fort Worth Mrs Dimes being better known to lo- cal people as Miss Cora Pritchard
 Miss lrma entered the contest in the layer cake division and won the first premium, a $75 Buck range IT connection she also wen q barrel Of Bewley's Best four. and five pound can of Calumet Baking Powder. There were i5s entries in the layer cake d. vision, Miss Irma being No 1855