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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
ASKS MEXICANS
REMAIN HERE
Texas Governor Issues a
Statement Telling Mexi-
cans They Are Needed.

Austin. Texas May I'm an off =
ciaI statement issued today 10 the
Mexicans residing in Texas. governor
Ferguson urges them not 10 leave
Texas for fear of conscription into
the federal army; that he does not
believe there is an prospect of the
president ordering Consumption of the
Mexicans residing in this state. Be
sides, he points out that the Mexicans
are needed on the farms and ranches.
He also asserted that the Mexicans
need not fear because OF the proposed
increase in the state ranger force
and says he will appeal to president
Wilson to permit "our Mexican people
to continue in their occupation" thai
is. Of farming, ranching and railroad
work
7 want our Mexican people to IN
derstand that they need have no fears
at this time of not receiving full pro-
lection under the laws Of Texas" says
the governor.
Need Not Fear Rangers.
The governor also assured the Mex
leans they need have no fears of the
laws Of the state. I intend to use
every power as governor 10 prevent
unlawful violence being committed
against the lives and property of our
Mexican people; I want our Mexican
people to feel at perfect liberty TO
write me or wire me any information
in reference to outrages or abuses
being practiced against them by any
peace officer in our state"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
THE COURTS.
EIGHTH COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS
). r. Harper. j.. +. Higgins and 4. VI.
MaIthall, justices.


Notion granted-H- d Camp vs..
First aNtional bank Of Alpine ct al,
from Preside. appellee. banks. mo-
ton for leave to file motion for re-
Motions overruled-NIrs. Anna II.
Price ct al vs.. Traders National
bank Of Fort Worth. ct al. from
Tarrant. appellee. banks. motion for
oral argument on motion for a re-
hearing
w n Newly ct al VS. W T. Raw
leigh Co. from Erath; Kansas City,
Mexico x Orient Railway Co vs. D.
Trammell. from Nolan: Zimmerman
Land * Irrigation Co. VS.. Rooney
Mercantile Co. from Pecos; W. G.
Tharp 81 al vs.. Airs. Addie Striker,
from Knox Auto Sales co. Is. r. J..
Bland. from Taylor; B. c. MORE et
al vs. p. c. Coleman. ct al from
Mitchell; opinion.
Affirmed L. N Crawford vs..
Texas Improvement Co from FL PasO:
Mexico & Orient Railway CO. from
Nolan; Felix Jones VS.. Wichita Valley
Railway Co from Taylc-: ollie Allen
vs. T. ID. Orear ct al from Comanche;
" A Wells ct al. vs.. Commissioners
Court OF Preside county, from Presi-
do
Reversed and remanded-KeI Mill
ing Co. VS.. H. Q. Nooten Grocery Co.
from Taylor.
Reversed and rendered.. c. Mason
vs. n H Slaughter. ct al from
Set for May s1-Texas & Pacific
Railway Co. VS.. Z. J. Schelb, from FL
PasO; r. L. Pate vs. Frank Whitley.
from Palo Pinto; International
Travellers association VS.. F. y
Powell, from Erath; E r. Holland
vs. NJ F. Wood. et al. from Palo
Pinto.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Dallas Banker Giues
Away $40 Gold Pieces,
But They're Only Ads

Lang Wharton. cashier OF the City
National bank of Dallas, Tex has
given away 1000 imitation $50 gold
pieces in FL Paso. 1t is an attractive
advertising scheme, as on one side of
the coin" is engraved a statement OF
the finances IF the bank on Nay L,
showing resources aSgregating more
than $4,000. 900 and deposits tOtaling
over s12.0OO,0 600.
IF you viii take a look at our
banks's advertisement in the Banking
Journal for May" said Mr. Wharton,
you viii see that we feature Dallas
and FL Paso as the two big cities Of
Texas Our advertisement shows the
skyline of each
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
BODY OF F. c. BATES, FOUND
DEAD, BURIED In C0NC0RDIA

The funeral Of +. G. Bates. - years
of age. an Australian by birth. who
was found dead IN his room at 3I41s
South Fl PasO street. Tuesday morn
ing. was held Thursday morning from
the chapel of the J. J. Raster COM
pany at 10 o'clock Interment was in
Concordia cemetery Rev. ". NJ Fair
ley. Westminster Presbyterian church.
Officiated-
John Keith. who was formerly Of
White oaks, y n. where he was fore
man Of a mine. and for whom Bates
worked about two years ago. was here
and arranged for The funeral
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
MAYOR WILL ATTEND TRIAL OF
MAN ON ''PICKETINGD CHARGE

On a charge OF having violated the
ordinance against 'picketing in
front of the Java restaurant on San
Antonio street Tuesday afternoon,
Tom Stout will this afternoon be tried
before judge Charles z. Pollock of
the corporation court The defendant
was arrested while patroling in front
of the restaurant with a sandwich
sign" announcing that the restaurant
was unfair to union labor This is
the first trial to be held of a person
arrested for violating the new anti
picketing ordinance.
Mayor Charles Davis announced
Thursday morning that ne has in
structed the police department TO ar
rest all persons guilty OF having vio-
lated the ordinance prohibiting
''picketing." The city executive eX-
poets to attend the session OF police
court this afternoon when Stout faces
trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
SOLDIERS TRY
To STOP RAID
Peace Officers of FL Paso,
Taking in Games at Lynch
vile, Assaulted.

Constable Lon Garner. deputy
sheriffs Z. ". Mabus, Iva Fenley,
John Boone and three provost guards
in charge Of corporal r c. Partridge,
privates Joseph Janskai and Clyde
DIN. and George Smith. who were
driving an automobile belonging TO
sheriff Seth B. Orndorff had narrow
escape from possible injury Wednesday
night about o'clock when a crowd
Of about 500 soldiers gathered around
the Il Paso officers at Lynchville.
Fl. Bliss, and tried to prevent them
from raiding alleged dice games and
arresting players at that place.
The authorities had placed eight
men under arrest, charged with gam
ing and running a game, When the
soldiers. il is reported, tried 10 inter-
fere and started to stone the Il
Pasoans and close in on them
Garner Tells of @Serap.-
Constable Garner said Thursday
morning, in talking OF the trouble
7 want TO give the provost guards
credit for the way in which they
came to the front and the GOODNESS
with which thew took the trouble and
helped US TO handle the situation /
an afraid that we would not have
come out as well as We did if they
had not done just what was done.
After we found that We were in Tor
a lot Of trouble, the three soldiers
started to shoot over the heads Of
the crowd This drove them back and
we were able to get our prisoners 20
the waiting machines and on our
way to Fl Paso. After we were on
our way someone in the crowd fired
four shots at US. Two Of them struck
the car Smith was driving, one max
ing a hole in the back OF the BODY
and the other going through the cur
tain in the rear.
Fines Men $3.50 Each
Justice Of the peace A J. Han heid
2 special session for the men ar
rested. charged with gaming. and
fined them 81 and costs each, amount
inr to a total OF 1880 each. The
men fined gave the names Of g. Mil
Ter. B. Mentally, A Turley, E Mason,
G T Mcneil. n. Maliken, " Night
and G. Ingram They were all mem
bers Of the goth infantry, it was re-
ported
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
BANKERS TO HEAR MEXICAN
BAND ON PIONEER PLAZA

Complimentary to the visiting mem
bers Of the Texas Bankers associa-
ton the Mexican Music as
ISOLATION band will give a concert in
Pioneer plaza this afternoon between
the hours of and :. A squad of po-
lice will be detailed TO the plaza by
chief B. J. Zabriskie TO move the au-
tomObiles parked there in order to
make space for the band, which con-
sists or 80 pieces The concert will
be directed by professor Reymundo
s Gonzales. Among its members the
band numbers some of the most prom
inent musicians of Mexico.
S G. Gonzales, manager of the band.
rendered its services to mayor Charles
Davis Thursday afternoon and ar
engagements were made for the con-
cert Immediately.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Candnza Fears Mexico
MGu Be Drdwn Into Wor

Mexico City. Mex, May lin a
farewell banquet TO Gen. Aware Obre-
gOn yesterday. president CarranZa
said that Mexico against its will
might be drawn into the world war
and in that case Gen ObregOn's ser
vices would be invaluable and in
dispensable, He said no one at the
present time had any right 10 retire to
private life because the republic was
not yet saved
This is the first official indication
that Mexico might not be able TO
preserve neutrality and might be
drawn into the world war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
MRS. M. P. HICKERSON, WIFE
OF LOCAL TELEGRAPHER, DIES

Mrs. Minnie Patterson Hickerson.
% years OF age. died Wednesday
evening in a local hospital She sur
vived the birth Of her baby boy three
days Her body will be sent to Lead
vile. Colo. tonight for interment- The
body Of the baby was buried in Ever
green cemetery Monday afternoon
Mrs Hickerson is survived by her
husband c. +. Hickerson, 13 Austin
apartments. who is a telegraph opera
tor in the employ of the q. II. < S a
railroad Deceased is also survived
/ by her grandmother, Mrs. Charles
| Pa t-ersOn. three brothers, Milton,
/ Frank and Edward Patterson, and a
sister. Ethel Patterson, all Of whom
/ line in Leadville Mr.. and Mrs. Hick-
erson had resided in FL PasO only a
short time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
MRS. WOODSON REELECTED
WOMEN BANKERS PRESIDENT

Mrs. ". W. Woodson. of Waco.
Texas, was reelected president of the
Texas Women's Bankers association
at the annual session held Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock at the PasO del
Norte hotel. Brief speeches were
made by members Of the association
in response to the call of the chair
man. in which the current year was
characterized as one of the most pros
porous in the history of the entire
state
Mrs. Anna Martin, of Mesa, Texas.
was elected vice president, and Mrs
W y. Philpott was reelected secre-
tary- Mrs. Philpott has held that po-
sition for several years and is the
wife of secretary William A. Philpott,
OF the Texas Bankers association
Mrs. H H. Weineart, of Seguin, was
reelected treasurer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

friend told me about Cuticura Soap and
Ointment so sent for free sample.
1t did so much good bought more, and
now am entirely healed, and my face
is as smooth and soft as a bzby's.-
(Signed) Mrs. Elsie Cough, K. z,
GLADYS, Va. August p, 1915.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are not
only wonderful healers but are also won
derfu preventives of skin and scalp
trUublesifusedexclusively. TheSozp, for
daily use IN the toilet, cieanses and puri-
fies, the Ointment soothes and heals any
little skin troubles
For Trial Free by Return Mail ad-
dress postcard: '+Cuticurz, Dept. b,
Boston" Sold throughout the world
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
YEAR OLD BABY son OF
JAPANEGE COTpTE m

Michiyi Okasaki. the one year old
son OF Mr. and Mrs. Y. Okasaki. who
live at Fl PasO and Sixth streets.
died Wednesday morning at their
home. Interment was in Evergreen
cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 4
o'clock Many cOuntrymen OF the
Okasakis. who are japanese, attended
the funeral
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
SALAZAR KILLED in DUEL
WITH CANO, SAYS REPORT

An unconfirmed report was received
at the Carranza consulate Thursday
that Jose Ynez Salazar was killed last
week in a duel with Chico Cano, 4
ViIlista leader, near the IT o" ranch.
TIE duel resulted over a division Of
the spoiIs obtained in the T. o"
ranch raid. a week ago, the report
SAID
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

pies winch were IN great
blotches, and they irri-
tated me. They itched
so badly l could not
help scratching and they
would burn so l could
not rest at all.
81 tried everything /
could, but my face grew
worse and Worse. A
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

in each. Meanwhile. a reception for
the visiting women was in progress at
the Woman's club. About 10 o'clock
the men went 10 the WOman's club and
the rest of the evening was spent in
dancing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
VIRGIL HOMAN

Virgil Homan, IS years of age. com
pany I. 18th infantry. died in the base
hospital Wednesday afternoon His
rela tives. who are in Ohio. have been
notified. The funeral viii probably be
held Friday morning at II o'clock in
the chapel Of the Peak undertaking
company. The body will be sent to
Ohio.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

held Wednesday evening at ; o'clock
Interment was in Concordia cemetery
Deceased had been in FL Paso only a
few days. coming here from Silver
City. y. NJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Mrs. RERTHA MANMELL.

The body OF Mrs Bertha Maxwell.
q years of age, who died Saturday
evening at Las Vegas. N NJ was
buried in Evergreen cemetery We'd
nesday morning at 1880 o'clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
9th DISTRICT COURT.

=. n Price. PreHIdInE.
5 J. Meziel VS.. v A Joy ct al sui
for $1,000 damages; filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Face as Smooth and
Soft Asa Bahy's
Made So by Cuticura
Writes Mrs. Cough

MY skin became rough and would
crack open and sometimes bleed. Later
It began to break out in small red PIN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

Miss Charlotte Baylies and MISS
Edith SignOurney, prominent in BOs-
ton society, have passed the examina .
ton for radio operators and are now
doing duty in the navy department.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
1900 PACHUCA MINERS
STRIKE FOR WAGE RAISE

Mexico City, Mex, May 14--I- is
reported here that 1900 employees
of the mines at Pachuca are on strike
for a so percent increase in wages.
Brighten the home win Sole Proof
CoIored Varnishes- Lander Lumber Co.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
s4TH DISTRICT COURT.
4IsT DISTRICT COURT.

~ H. hAoNc- EEcsAuluE-
H E Cross vs. Mabel Cross. suit
for divorce; on trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

Daisy z. Stanley vs.. Alberta stan
ley. divorce; filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
MISS MARIA HaGEISFER

The funeral Of Miss Maria Hagei-
J sieb, 81 years OF age. who died in a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

Refined Entertainment.
CampbelTs Cafe. Music and dancing.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17

Confined from Page ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-17
Summer Fares
From Ell Paso

Tickets on Sale daily to
September 80. Return limit
October 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
CALAMITY
A m e RI c a n Engineers
Gave Lives at Front
Semi Official Communication Tells
Story of Great Heroism Before Cam
brai-Constructed Trenches and
Showed Great Goodness Under Fire

With the American Army in France,
Wednesday, Dec. 5.-tBy the Associated
Press) How American railway engineers
calamity fought and died with their Brit
ish comrades in arms on the British
front before Cambrai last week was told
today in a semi-otticial statement,
Two and one-halt companies OF rail-
way engineers" the statement says, with
a strength of eight officers and 800 men.
were encamped at Fins on NOV. 80. nay
ing completed their work IN the neigh
borhood. At $50 four officers and 80 men
went to Gouzeaucourt arriving at I. ana
starting to work with Canadian engineers
The entire contingent was under Cana
dian major and an American captain. Inc
area was three miles in the rear OF tne
line and none OF the troops We're armed.
AT lis German barrage nre moved on
GouZeauCourt after heavy shellng TO the
east. A number OF losses were sustained
at this time and also among the men,
who cut off by the German advance. mad
taken refuge in dugouts. Some OF these
men who had been cut off succeeded in
joining British combatant units ana
fought with them during the day Mean
time there was active shellng against
Fins, and the men there were ordered TO
scatter in the fields.
AS the men returned to camp they
We're assembled under arms and in
StructionS We're asked from British
headquarters. At 3 o'clock they We're
instructed to dig and hold trenches,
and the men moved up and started
work shortly afterward At 6 o'clock
the trenches We're finished sufficiently
for the entire command, and division
headquarters directed a withdrawal to
camp and that the men be held in
readiness to man the trenches. Two
small details We're sent out to repair
a distant break in the new track and
to assist in transferring ammunition
to another point.
The list of casualties is relatively
small and will be issued tomorrow. 1t
is stated by British officers that the
conduct of the regiment was most
satisfactory. They praise it's GOODNESS
under fire. and the ability of the men
to work without interruption is re-
garded as most commendable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
PRES. WILSON THANKS
Advertising Forces of
Country for Aid in
Publicity Work for
L. S.

xsv York. Dec. ga message from
,,.sident Wilson was read last night
II, opening of the three-day war
ono rnn,cntion of the Association of
,.,,oral Advertisers. The President
..I.yr,,m which expresses his gratitude
80, tnr fun measure Of cooperation rf
..o ady. rising men follows:
~ rreel chairman of the commit
a.. trhI, information. has told ne
~. generous mobilization of the
.,crrielng forces of the nation in
',,ort 81 the effort of the government
=. inform public opinion properly and
sdequatel.
.,merlca asks nothing fer itself that
dnc, not ask for the rest of the
.r.d our devotion to great principles
ro stained by any selfishness This
~, - purpose commands absolute
aanuc,s in every approach to our peo-
.pd tho peoples Of the world.
fin. Great advertising bodies consti-
.... , Medium peculiarly fitted to make
,-,nI presentation of Americas mean
my and purpose in an hour when full
..rder,'ardIng is so essential to sue
,.ss accept your services with graf
Iva. ard deepest appreciation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
N0RR|DCEWOCK

Mr.. and Mrs Ben Everett left Tues
day for Medtield, Mass. where they
have employment in the straw shop
They started in their auto, but on ac-
count of the deep snow had a hard
time in getting to Waterville. They
intended to ship the auto and complete
the rest of the trip by train unless they
found the roads in better condition.
Mrs. Nettic G. Sawyer has returned
home, after passing nearly two years
with relatives in North Dakota and
California.
Mrs. Ada w. Drake was called to
Auburn Tuesday on account of illness
in the family of her son Clarence of
that city.
Miss Martha Haynes is passing a few
days with Mrs. Sara Frederic, before
leaving town for Skowhegan, where
she contemplatcs passing the winter in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bur-
Sess.
DR.. D. J. Ames is soon to leave for
New Mexico, where he expects to make
his home. Ogden Traviss and family
ere thinking of going to the same place
a Mr. TraviSS is in poor health and
tie doctor advises a change of eli
mate.
Mrs. Ben Bulmer is to pass the win
ter with her father. Mr.. Wilder, as Mr.
Bulmer is gone into the woods and will
not return until spring.
The chairman of the Red Cross COM
mittee of this town makes the follow
ing report: SO sweaters, IS pairs OF
socks. 13 pairs of wristers, II muflers,
helmets. More knitters are needed
and it makes no difference whether
you are a member of the Red Cross or
sanitation or not, any one has the
privilege Of knitting. All the ladies
should be interested in this work and
do all they can to make the soldier
boys comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
REFUSE TO ALLOW DIR.
Won MACH TO VISIT HAAS
Or. Edmund Won Mach's Request Do.
MED by Offic iaIs-Mrs. Haas Allowed
to Call on Her Husband but Accom-
panied by an Official

Boston, Dec. 6.-Federal ofricials toda,
refused permission to DR.. Edmund Won
Mach, who at one time was active in ef-
forts to have shipments or condensed miltt
sent from America to Germany Tor the
benefit of German babies. to see CIemena
A Haass, a former German army orficer.
who was taken into custody yesterday.
DR.. Won Mach, who was accompanied byi
Mrs. Haass. said he wished to see Haass
on purely social matters. Later Mrs
Haass was given permission to visit her.
husband in company with a representative
oe the department Of justice, to make ar
rangements for furnishing food and clotn-
ing to the prisoner.
Haass was arrested on a charge OF hay-,
ing violated the enemy alien act. He iA
said to be a friend OF Count Won Bern
storff, former German ambassador TO theI
United States. ReceAsIy he has peen,
treasurer Of the Tate Manufa curing CO. !
of this city, manufacturers OF cordaga.
and wire goods.