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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
MAN
ELUDES OFFICER
Policeman Hodges Returns
Fire of Man Elected From
Dance Near River.

A trail OF blood extending more than
four blocks along a narrow cement
sidewalk near the Franklin canal on
Eighth street is TIE only clue police
officers have TO man who on Satur-
Gay night is reported to have fired two
shots at officer W. \ Hodges, and was
wounded when the officer returned the
fire. The blood was trailed to a small
house on Eighth street and out again
The residents Of the house disclaim
knowledge of the identity Of the
wounded man. stating that he applied
for admittance, which they refused
Officer Hodges. according 10 his
statement. went 10 q house near the
El PasO Milling company where a dance
was in progress. He forcibly elected
one man from the building, and was
fired upon a short time later two bull
lets from a pistol whistling close to
his ears. The officer returned the fire.
he said. and pursued his assailant tt
was seen that the wounded man was
being aided by someone. the officer
said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
MARGUERITE CLARK.


Marguerite Clark has played "a lmost
every conceivable character on the
screen from the delightful little Molly
Make Believe" and Little Lady Eileen
who believed in fairies to Snow
White" who was a sort OF fairy prin-
cess herself But during the time that
she has been appearing on the screen
the Famous Players have never given
her the role Of an actress until she
played Fiji in The Fortunes OF Fiff'
which is the Paramount picture
at the Alhambra theater today only.
The story. which was written by
Molly Elliott Seawell, concerns a little
French actress and her aims, ambitions
romance, near tragedy and final good
fortune In il Miss Clark does some
Of the most delightful work of her
screen career, playing the actress with
a delicate touch that is refreshing and
irresistibly charming.-Adv.
THE BILL At THE BIJOU.
Inc abuse Of desertion and non SUP
port laws is dramatically presented in
a special release. "Desertion and Non
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
ISAN ANT|DOTE
FOR THE BLUES
Teal's King of Patagonia"
a Musical Comedy That
Has Many Hits.

II there IS anyone DESTROYS OF hav-
inS a case OF blues dispelled, just lei
him take little time off and 90 TO the
Texas Grand, where Raymond Teal and
his musical comedy company are play
ing a popular comic sketch entitled
The King Of Patagonia The uproar-
Gus comedy presented Sunday night is
one OF the best musical productions
that have ever been seen on the FL
Paso stage, and this includes the pre-
vious performances Of the Teal COM
pany-
a jargon OF dialects, jokes cracked in
the argot Of the enlisted soldier. much
10 the amusement of the large number
of khaki clad visitors, and other scenes
Melted around an interesting little love
story. interpreted with splendid musi-
cal numbers 80 10 make the program.
Fritz Fields Makes Hit.
Fritz Fields as Ignatz Jasbo. is the
hit Of the show, although running a
close second is Roy Kinslow as Anto-
Mo. the cook who creates a laugh by
the flourishes Of his big butcher knife
and his consistent woOing OF the ''mer-
y widow" Miss Pansy De Lacour
Fields starts out as special bodyguard
and aid 10 Lieut. Chester Mutt, ably
acted by Homer Long. but IS informed
plays the part TO perfection until he is
almost blown up by Antonio's bomb in
the second act
Homer Long. and Miss Hazel Lake
as Resale Jones. are the lovers in a
scene which Is supposed 10 be laid on
WAIKIKI beach Honolulu, Hawaii. Long.
as Lieut.. Chester Mutt. returns to the :
home Of his father, and is surprised
when he is told that his future wife +;
has been picked out He objects, !
stating that he is in love with A Span 1
ish girl. and is banished- Rosalie,
however, having previously met her 4
lover in Hawaii turns out 10 be the 4
Spanish girl with which Lieut.. Mutt
was in love, and the lovers ara united.
Hawaiian Sextef Sings.
The Hawaiian seXtet rendered two
exceptionally good numbers. Homer
Long ard the chorus in NO Place Like !
the Z. S. A." and Miss Jessie May
Walsh and the chorus in Puppy Love
were called back repeatedly. Miss De
Lacour received applause when she
sang It's Lonesome Here" 4 special
y by Orville Harris, Roy Kinslow and
Fritz Fields caused amusement
The scenery was well handled under
he direction Of Art Phillips It was
announced that the company would !
play tonight Tuesday and Wednesday
nights. and would then 90 away for a /
our days stay, returning next Monday.
s. r
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
NEW PICKFoRD FILM SOON.

Mary Pickford's newest Aircraft pro-
duction presents the well known play
and story BY Eleanor Gates, A Poor
Little Rich Girl" produced under the
able direction Of Maurice Tourneur. In
this picture Americas Sweetheart ap-
pears in a role particularly ADAPTED
to her inimitable talents. The picture
will be shown at the Wigwam next
Monday-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

A varied program, including Chaplin,
Mutt and JEFF. Hearst-Pathe News and
a Christie comedy will be today's show.
Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne
in the seventh episode of The Great
Secret" Will be shown Tuesday and
Wednesday. and Nine. Petrova in
Bridges Burned" will start = four
days engagement Thursday-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

support At the Bijou today. George
LarNin will be seen also today in a very
exciting picture.
Coming. Wednesday. the Fox comedy
entitled THE Bon Bon Riot" and it's
some riot Attend the day shows II
pOssible.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

To the Stockholders Of the Southwest
srn Portland Cement Company:
You VIII take notice that a general
meeting OF the stockholders OF the
southwest Portland Cement COMPANY
has been called by the board OF di-
rectors TO be held at room SOC Two
Republics Life building, in the city OF
III Paso. Texas, at two o'clock D. m
on the 18th day of March. A D., 1917
At such meeting amendments to the
oy laws Of the Southwestern Portland
Cement company will be offered and
considered. authorizing the holding OF
meetings of the stockholders or direc-
tors at Il Psso. Texas, Los Angeles.
California VictOrville. California. or
such other place and places as the
stockholders may deem advisable
Also amendments 10 the by laws OF
eaid company will be considered to
change, alter, regulate and determine
the salaries to be paid to any and all
officers of such corportion.
BY order Of the board Of directors.
lSignedl Carl Leonardo
Attest President
o. J. Binford, secretary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
Eat Silver King Cafe. 2Os San Antonio
Naval OffIcer Retnrn.

New York. Feb. zs.-Commander
Pnilipp Williams. L. S. y, arrived here
{ooay on the steamship Saga, from
Brlzil, where he had been instructing
me brazilian navy in gunnery. He
has been on a leave of absence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

san antonio, Texas, Feb. Esther
mometers at san Antonio registered
% degrees at o'clock YESTERDAY after-
noon This is said to break all records
for February in 80 years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
Eat a savOy. DO 5. Stanton.
Fire Destroys Grain EIeya,o--

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 2s.-Damage az
gregating more than 100000 was
caused by fire here last night which
destroyed the elevators of the KEN
lucky Public Elevator company and
several score of freight cars. Approx
lmateiy 100000 bushels of wheat, corn,
rye and cats were destroyed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
MIGWAM=A DOUBLE BILL.

There is 4 double bill today at the
Wiswam. THE House of Mystery" the
most weird and unusual story in the
whole Purple Mask series, will be
on the program. as Will Dirty Work in
a Laundry. This is one OF the old time
heystones, with Ford Sterling featured
Those old time Sennett productions are
always acceptable. no matter how often
they are run--Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. 2e.-Four ner-
sons were killed and three injured in
a wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad
near Bristol, Pa, today. The wreckag.
caught lire and score of freight and
express cars were DESTROYED
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

says Homer y. HOEue Missing.
The United States consulate OF
Juarez. temporarily located in the fed
eral building. FL Paso. has an inquiry
from G. R. Hogue. Henryetta. Okla,
asking assistance in locating his son.
Homer y. HOgue, who is said TO be
missing since January 70. on which
date the inquiry says he was in Juarez
but would leave the following morning
for home by way Of Fort Worth. His
father expresses fears for his sons
safety.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

Carpets and rugs cleaned the hes,
way. Wilson Millican Cleaning WORKS
Phone observation-disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
DoMntoyEn store Room ZOE R.nt

EOS Texas St Fine sement 5oxSo
Electric elevator. We are moving to
Everybody's Bldg, because We need
more room FOR our continually grow
ing business Il Paso Piano Co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
Lo.ft One horsa- b.

LoSti One horse, bay gelding. age 5
years, height IS hands, 3 Inches brand
ed I 5. on left shoulder and 5Os7 on
h0oL $1,000 reward II returned to sun
Ply officer. 9Th Field Artillery. Fort
Bliss Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

Hed OAK, Iowa, Feb. 26.-Judge Hor-
zee Z Deemer, % years old, oldest
member in point of service of the lows
supreme court died at his home early
today after an illness of several weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
san Antonio Has Warm Dov.

How about your spring suit See
horehead, the Tailor. 403 y. Oregon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

George u. Hunter. general passenger
agent Of the Texas d Pacific, and Mrs.
Hunter and L VI. Griffin. assistant
freight traffic manager. are in El Paso
en- route from their headquarters at
Dallas. Texas, to California.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
Passenger Agent Hunter Visit

Doctor J. d. stevens. Dentist, now at
.es-S Martin Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
PhOtOgr aphy--

| ne power of photography in the business and social
life of today not to be underestimaed
Pictures are necessities to the modem newspaper and
magazine
Photography furnishes 90 percent of the Oords anuse
n1ent-fhe n1o0ies
The kodak preserves for tomorrow the events Of TODAY
Use your kodak TO the end that each picture tells
don snap any old thIng-then bring your films to US
for finishing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

ton Of madame Schumann Heink. the
opera contralto. two OF whose ribs were
broken In a taxicab accident Friday
night. is slightly improved, physicians
announced.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

Cypress for ditch work can't sag. farm
safes Burton-Lingo Lumber Co. Phone
lumber so.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

Geo. D Kendall, 22s Mesa Avenue
Makes Glasses Right ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

g r McMullen, superintendent Of the
Texas 4 Pacific at Big Springs Tex
Is in FL Paso on an inspection trip.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
supf. +. c. McMuIIen Hero.

Try Mrs. CIark's Cafeteria, eos Mesa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
BREVITIES.
fAdrnr+ir.-n-A.A


All afternoon and night trains for
today are reported on time.
DR.. Bauehert. Dentist. Mills bldg Phi 1851.
LOngwell-Be careful OF your baggage
checks. Leave at LOngWelrA Tel L
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
DR.. Anna Reum. BpckIer. Bid. over Eli.
Iowa Supreme Court Judge Dies.

ThOrnhin. Florist. $50 Myrtle, Phi .174.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

-Four Killed i'm Wreck.

Eat at Pickwick. 4O5 N. oregon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENT.

ANNOUNCEMENT.
On Feb. 2Sth Capt. Thos Franklin.
who has been the superintendent OF
the FL Paso Dairy Co, in charge Of
their herd and dairy since March list.
1911. will leave their employment for
the purpose of starting a dairy of his
own. Announcement OF its name and
location will be made later.
Spanish Books and stationery at the
Ideal. sos South FL Paso street.
Nine. Schumann Heink Improving.
ST. Louis. No, FEB. 25.-The cOndi-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
a dramatic club VIII he added 90 tbs
WOULD PREVENT
COAL SHORTAGE
Businessmen Urge Action Now
to Obtain City Control
of Fuel Supply

Urging that the city administration
take prompt steps TO prevent an
other such shortage Of coat "a oc.
Cured last winter. even 10 the point
OF establishing municipal coal yards.
the Affiliated Societies and BUSINESS
men OF Northeastern Detroit is en-.
listing cooperation OF all civil or.
CARNATIONS in its movement TO &C
quire adequate control os tho fuel
supply for next winter
The organization recently adopted
resolutions, stating that II believes
that the coal prices have been raised
arbitrarily by dealers who created
fictitious conditions which caused
the supply 20 appear limited
Citizens. especially workngmen.
must be protected next winter. the
resolutions state. and tho mayor and
council are asked 10 establish city
coal Yards n they deem u necessary
The committee in charge OF the
movement is composed OF John BOIL
Peter. Scheuer, Adam NeG and Phil
J. Van Colt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
BANDITS HOLD UP
RESTAURANT AND
ESCAPE IN AUTO

TWO masked bandits held MP the
city restaurant at No $50 Michigan
ave. at o 80 o'clock. Tuesday morn
Ing and stole $50 from the cash reg
lister after intimidatng George
Baremus the manager. and several
patrons with revolvers. They es-
capped in an automobile
Willard Perkins. No 200 Rath-
bone ave, was knocked unconscious
Monday night when he was attack
ed by an unidentified man AT Ellis
mere-ave and Krupp-sts. When ne
revived his watch. valued at $40.
and g. in cash were gone.
Avis Rice. No q Eliot-st.. report.
cd 70 the police he was sho, ~
early Tuesday while driving his
automobile on Gratiotave.. near the
city limits The bullet shattered
thew indshield and grazed his
shoulder He was unable 10 nc
count for tho shooting
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
DETROIT HOME
GUARD FORMED
$50 Sign Enlistment Roll at
First Meeting; VIII Not
BE Exempt from Draft

With 450 out OF 500 persons pres
ent signing an enlistment OF three
years, the Detroit unit OF the Mich.
igan state troops. which viii be
known as the Home Guard was or
gained az a meeting in the Hotel
statler Monday night The organ
tzation Is TO take the place OF the
Michigan National guard. when the
troops are called into the federal
service. Brig Gen G. W Harra1.
retired formerly commanding .osl-
Ger OF The National Guard In Nichi
gan hopes hat 900 will enlist in
the Detroit unit lie presided at
the meeting
The state troops viii boz conduct
ed as the national guard was before
II came under the federal control.
Gov Sleeper viii have control Of the.
organization, and commissions viii
be hold by mon appointed by him
No rigid physical test will be re-
quired of those who enlist and
membership in the organization will
not exempt anyone from the selec-
tive draft
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
KENT FUNERAL To
Be WEDNESDAY
Noted Lawyer and Former l..
of VI. Instructor Dies
al Age of 81

Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon, az $50
o'clock. for Charles ARENAS Kent
one Of Michigans most noted law
ycrs, who died Monday IN his home
40 90 Alfred.st. AZ the age OF 81
years The services viii be held in
the Kent residence, and burial will
be in Elmwood cemetery.
Champion OF Detroits public
school system in rs earlier days.
professor OF law in the University
OF Michigan for is years. member
OF the state tax commission. and
counsel I'm some OF the most i'm
portant cases decided by the Michi.
gan supreme court. Mr. Kent's ca.
rcer was distinguished one.
he was admitted 10 the Detroit
bar in 1850. after having been
graduated from the University Of
Vermont He was professor at the
university from 1865 to 1885. and
in those DAYS became an intimate
associate Of Justices Campbell and
Cooley In 1876 and for several
wears thereafter he was active IN
behalf Of Dtroits school system
bsins one ~ the leaders I'm the
movement for the development 'of
the high schools
With an his professional affairs.
he also took an active interest in
Jhe congregational church, and in
tho Prismatlc and Unity clubs. 10
an ~ which he belonged
MI, --f+t-t----tt-vtved by two sis
tcrs. Mrs W z Chittck and Miss
Mary Kent Of Detroit two nieces.
Miss Geneyieve Hinsdale. Of DE.
trot. and Mrs MCGEE. Of New York,
and nephew, Henry Kent. OF New
Brunswick. ~ j.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
TROOPS TO
Be VOLUNTEERS
No Drafts from the Regular
Ranks VIII Go With
Engineers

WASIIINGTON May & About 300
officers az the engineers reserve
corps VIII be selected 10 accompany
the nine engineer regiments soon
going TO France.
The only drafts from the regular
army TO aid this expedition the
first TO carry the flag abroad-wlll
be colonel and adiutant OF the
engineer corps 10 head each regi
ment
u is assumed that the reserve
officers viii give the men basl'
military instruction. and that It viii
not be necessary TO call upon Tho
regular establishment for training
purposes.
The war department anticipates
that the railway brotherhoods viii
aid in the work OF getting trained
railway men who shall rebuild worn
out railway lines and create new
means Of communication behind
the battle lines.
II is understood that America
will soon furnish equipment for the
railways OF France Much rolling
stock and trackage ia in bad con
dition from the strain OF constant
hard usage during the war. while
II has been nearly impossible 10
give the equipment the proper care
10 maintain il Ia anything like nor
NAL condition
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
BOY SCOUTS To
TILL THE SOIL
Army of 1850 Volunteers
Services to Increase
Supply Of Food

Boy Scouts OF Detroit. about 1850
Of them, are going to do everything
in their power 70 increase the sup
ply OF food Individually and as
troop units, the boys THE summer
viii cultivate plots. and this work
VIII be continued in succeeding
years II the war does not end. &C.
cording to A d Jameson. scout ex
ecutive, who is directing the cam
paign
To awaken tho people Of Detroit
TO the need for increased food sup.
ply. the boys plan a parade and
demonstration for May - They will
march thru tho downtown streets al
? 30 o'clock. each carrying an out.
az OF gardening implements The
recreation commission will pillow tho
ground for the boys. who VIII fur
nish their own seed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
AID. WARTELL
SERIOUSLY ILL

Aid Moses Wartell of the Fifth
ward. was stricken With paralysis
on Woodward ave, near State-st,
Monday afternoon. The hrst sign
OF illness came when ne stumbled
over q newsboy lie managed to
board street car 10 go 10 his
home. No. 32S Ferryave east. but
was unable 10 lift his right arm 10
reach a strap and fell over several
persons occupying seats. A pass
ing auto was hailed and the alder
man was rushed 10 his residence
His condition Is said 10 be serious
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
BOARD Of
HEAL TIL IN
QUANDARY
May Lose DIR. Inches
and One Member
Thru War
FORMERS PLACE
HARD TO FILL
Position May BE Ten
dered to DIR. John
T.. Clark

Members OF the Detroit board OF
health are now In quandary as
what 20 do for health officer when
Or. James ". Inches IL called away
with the Detroit College OF Medi-
cine base hospital unit. Or Burt
r. Shurly. lleutenant-colonel in
charge Of the unit. SAYS he has
every reason 90 believe that the
hospital viii be ordered into service
during the present month. Dr
Inches is a captain in this unit
The health ofYlcer has had more
military experience than almost
any other physician on the. stan
He has long been on the medical
reserve corps and has frequently a..
tended military training camps and
has been drilled IN field hospital
work u is known he Is cnthusi.
--stic over the prospect OF a milf
tary life and was one Of the very
first 20 interest himself in recruit
ing FOR the officers reserve corps
here
when this country got into the
war. Or Inches received telegram
from the war department asking
when he could report for active
duty and his reply was ION the
next train II necessary"
Notwithstanding this. Il Il known
that members OF the board ofhealth
arc trying 10 persuade Ut Inches
10 remain in Detroit and abandon
his ambition 20 serve his country
during The war They are pleased
with the manner IN which he has
handled tho scarlet fever epidemic
and they do not want 10 lose his
services The board will be rather
hard BIT az 1T Angus Mclean. lieu
tenant colonel in charge Of the Har
per hospital base hospital. is mem
ber OF the board and he "a likely 70
go 20 the field before Or. Inches Is
called
While members OF the board have
uTEed Dr. Inches 20 reconsider his
determination 20 go into the field
with the base hospital unit. Il Ia not
considered likely that no viii yield,
IN view OF his wellknOwn patriotism
and enthusiasm He recently re-.
marked that ne would rather go
with a hospital force into war torn
France than 20 90 20 heaven" In
view OF this the members OF me
board are looking about for can
dldate OF experience Much of the
talent Is already enrolled in one Of
Detroit's two base hospitals or in
the reserve corps
One OF the leading physicians in
the city has suggested that Dr. J.
r. Clark. county chemist. might
take the place purely as a patriotic
duty. TT Clark is considered well
suited for the work. and as he has
passed the war age. II Is thought he
would serve in this capacity. tho he
IL very busy with his other duties
The matter has not come formal
Iy before the board. but all the
members are giving the matter
serious thought
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-08
Wehster under the knIf..

IL ,lsae-4--AA-sAe+.A4 7-..4 s-.-.4t -.+-l-e---
elect underwent an operation IN
Grace hospital Monday f1r an In.
Jury he suffered during his cam
paign He will Dc confined 20 Tho
hospital about two weeks. IL Is an
nOunced