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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
Won ECKARDT TELLS GERMANS
IN CHIHUAHUA OF "OVATION''

Americans VINO arrived from Chihua-
hua Monday said that the proceedings
Of the pro German demonstration
which took place in the Mexican cham
Der OF deputies at Mexico City a week
ago were telegraphed TO German con-
sui F. H Goeldner at Chihuahua nv
German minister Won Eckhardt and the
telegram posted on the war bulletin
board at the German consulate IN Chi
huahua.
The account of the demonstration IS
written in Spanish and says that the
German and Austrian ministers were
extended a grand ovation by the mem
bers OF the chamber Of deputies" &c
cordine 10 the arrivals who claim 70
have seen the telegram
The German colony held at celebra-
tion in Chihuahua on receipt Of the
message. the Americans said
Reports from San Antonio. Tex,
Monday said that a similar message
from Won Eckardt was given much
publicity in the city OF san Luis POtOsi,
but that the announcement was the
subject of unfavorable comment by
Mexicans and forei gners.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
K COMPANY
GUARDS BRIDGE
Part of Ell Paso Command
Is Sent to Logan, N. M,
for DUTY.

Logan. \. NJ April ga detach-
ment of company K. Fourth regiment
Texas national guard. arrived in Lo-
gan yesterday moTnirg and are prepar-
ing permanent camp and may remain
here several months. They were sent
here to guard the bridge over the Cana
dian river, which is only one mile from
town Those with the detachment are
First Lieut. Cliff Elliott. Sergt F. =
Ross. SerEL G. q. Gerlack, Corp. T. c.
Lind Corp. ". B. Prothro. cook Miller.
priVates Anteau. Dempart, Feathers.
Hall. Hall. Height. Halle. HUddlestOn,
Jones Norris. Osborn, Parker, Ventura.
Wristin and Jacobs The detachment
came here from Elephant Butte. where
they had been for the past two weeks
Lieut. Elliott is accompanied by hrs.
Elliott.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
arizona Burros May
Supply Var Sausage

Tucson. ARK, April 23.-The Ari-
iona food conservation congress at the
university has developed some interest
ing ideas. DR.. A f Vinson. bio
chemist at the university, suggested
that bUrros be made to furnish ma
terial for the manufacture of "eisel-
wurst-" a sausage said TO he toothsome
and in high favor in Italy and Ger
many Heretofore, r H Williams. ami
NAL husbandman on the university
staff, has suggested that burros best
could be used to supply a meat supply
for chicken feed. He SAYS burros can
be secured for 81 a head and that the
hide is worth 80 cents The carcass
viii furnish 300 pounds of good chicken
feed. at a cost Of only half a cent
pound II is claimed that in certain
sections of the state the little animals.
no longer used for the TRANSPORTATION
OF ore. are becoming nuisance
troublesome in themselves and ex-
pensive in that they eat grass that
should be saved for cattle and sheep
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
GUARD SANTA RITA LINE;
DYNAMITE ON THE TRACK

Silver City, y. n, April 2S.-FolIow-
ing the discovery of what is believed
TO have been a deliberate attempt to
blow OF Santa Fe train on the Hur-
ley-Santa Rita High Line" branch Of
the Santa Fe railway. extra precau-
tons have been taken to guard both
railroad property and The extensive
milling plant and mine works of the
Chino Copper company.
sack containing eight sticks of
dynamite was found on the Santa r
track at Hurley by a track walker.
The explosive had been placed in the
sack and the sack carefully seWed
up Whether il was intended to de-
stroy a passenger train. or TO
wreck an ore train, operating between
the two copper camps has not been
determined
This is the first attempt to destroy
property following the declaration Of
war against Germany by the CnItei
States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
G. O. P. AND PROGRESSIVE
LEADERS OUTLINE WAR AIMS

New York, April 23.-Republican and
Progressive party leaders issued a
statement last night, pIedging their
support 10 the administration war
plans and outlining measures which
they believed Immediately necessary.
These included universal miIitarv
service; universal industrial service:
an official guarantee that the govern
ment will buy at stated prices all ag-
riculturai products offered: govern
ment control Of rent food and fuel
prices, federal and state guarantees 20
wage earners that their rights shall
not be lost through temporary sacri-
ices in war time; government cooper
alton TO develop the efficiency of law
ful enterprises, a graduated income tax
by which an increasing part OF the
larger incomes may be conscripted for
public use. a limit on profits and
supertax on excess profits, conserva-
ton OF grain; full voting franchise for
women by state and national legisla-
ton, and retention by the government
Of all state and national resources now
held by the government
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
NEW MEXICO IS
POWERFUL SHIP
Latest Battleship is Closely
Guarded During Launch
ing Ceremony.

New York. April 23.-The utmost
precautions against any untowsrd in
cident have been taken for the launch
ing Of Uncle Sans newest sea mon
ster the dreadnought New Mexico. at
the Brooklyn navy yard this morning.
The customary invitations. the lunch
con and other festivities were omit
ted. only naval officers and newspaper
men being admitted TO witness the
big warshop take the water
The New Mexico's sponsor was Miss
Margaret c. De Baca. daughter Of the
late governor Of New Mexico, who was
selected for the honor by the eX-gov-
ernor. William c. Mcdonald.
Rear Admiral Conducts Ceremony.
Rear admiral Nathaniel Rusher. com
handing the New York navy yard. was
master Of ceremonies. chaplain Isaacs
OF the yard read the invocation and as
sistant secretary OF the navy Franklin
D Roosevelt represented the govern
ment- There were no speeches
Others in the party Of sponsors were
Miss Helen Kelly. OF Las Vegas. y NJ,
Miss Irene Malinari OF Padillas. y. ".
and Miss Katherine French and Mss
HOldegarte Hurley. Of Santa Fe-
The largest battle ship ever con-
structed at the New York navy yard.
the New Mexico, is the sister ship TO
the Mississippi recently launched at
Newport News. Va. and the idaho, I'M
der construction at Camden y J.
The New MexicO is q sIscs- ship OF
the Mississippi recently launched at
the works Of me Newport News Ship
building & Dry Dock company, and
Of the Idaho. still on the ways at the
works of the New York Shipbuilding
company. Camden, y. J. These vessels,
when completed, viii compare favor
ably in size and both offensive and
defensive power with any battleship
afioat- Their principal dimensions are
as follows
Length over all SEA feet: breadth,
extreme. TO outside of arnor- 81 feet
mean draft. 50 feet speed p knots
The armament carried by these yes
sells viii re p 14-inch guns. % 5-inch
guns. tiree-Pounders. { anti-aircraft
guns and two torpedo tubes.
The New Mexico Will be manned by
IS officers and 1141 men, She viii
burn oil exclusively and will be the
first battleship built by this or any
other nation equipped with the electric
drive. This system OF prODul sion has
been thoroughly tried out in service
OF the collier Jupiter, where IL has
proven extremely satisfactory
The keel Of the New Mexico was laid
on October Il. 1915 Although her con-
struction has been materially delayed,
due 10 difficulty and delays in OBJ
tainings material and to the scarcity
Of skilled labor. II is expected TO fin
ISL her within the SO months allowed
by the contract. She is now about O.
per cent completed
As soon as the New Mexico has been
launched preparations viii immediate
" De begun for the LAYING OF the keel
Of the Tennessee. the next battleShip
to be Constructed at the New York
yard \ large amount Of the struc-
tural material for the Tennessee is al
ready in the yard and considerab bic
progress has been made in fabricatinS
this material preparatory 10 commeuc-
ing the erection.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
HAS TILL MAY 5 TO GET
ITO MORE MEN FOR NAVY

The El Paso naval recruiting station
has obtained 23O recruits of the 900
quota assigned for this district 10y the
navy department The recruiting sta
ton was given until April % 20 obtain
the 400 and now has been given an eX-
tension until MAY 3 to get the remain
ing lie
The applicants enrolled Monday in
cluded George 3. Heron. I. j. Payne.
g. Wolfe, Walter Fiuney. William Mar
tinez, c. ". del A L johnson. CLAY
ton Betz. J. n Ross. J. f DreXle and
r P Roberts.
Chief yOeman Henry J. BOehme. OF
the navy recruiting station. addressed
the Ministers alliance Monday morn
ing at the Y N. Q. A on the educa-
tiOnaI value OF the navy.
Thirty-five students from private
schools in the Amarillo and Canyon
CITY, Texas. districts arrived here Sat
urday 10 enter the United States army.
The students were recruited at the sub
recruiting station at Amarillo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS. FEVERISH
IF CONSTIPATED
California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm tender stom-
ach or bowels.

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow Children simply Will nor
take the time from play to empty tbei-
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look al the tongue, mother: If
coated, or your child is Hstless, cross.
feverish. breath bad. restless, doesn't
eat heartily, fun OF cold or has sore
throat OF any other children's ailment.
give a teaspOonful OF California Syr-
up Of Figs" then don't -orry, because
II is perfectly harmless. and in a few
hours all this constipation poison. sour
bile and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels. and YOU have
q Wei, playful child again. a thorough
inside cleansing" is oftimes all that
IS necessary 1t should be the first
treatment given in any sickness
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 90 cent bottle
Of California Syrup Of Figs" which
has fun directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle Look carefully
and see that il is made by the Cali
fornis Fig syrup Company. ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
MURGUIA MOVING TROOPS TO
MOCTEZUMA TO STRIKE VILLA

Having inflicted a severe blow to the
villa movement by defeating his main
body OF troops at Babicora a few days
ago. it is said, the Carranza army IN
der Gen Francisco Murguia is return
ing to JuareZ from the Casas Grandes
district and Will make another strike
at the remaining Villa forces at an
other point.
Gen. Murguia arrived with four
trains Of troops at Juarez Monday
morning and more OF his tropOs are
expected during the day II was an
nounced by CarranZa authorities that
Gen Murguia and his troops viii go
to Moctezuma and start the campaign
from that point
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
"ONLYTHINGTHAT
EVERHELPEDME'
Ry. mail clerk says Tanlac
overcame severe case of
rheumatism.

The remarkable results being Oh
tanned from Tanlac IN Il Paso and
vicinity is further evidenced In the
case Of Elva Jones a well known and
Davis street Mr.. Jones is a mail clerk
and runs on the Rock Island from Fl
PaSO to Tucumcari. New Mexico. a dis
lance Of three hundred and fifty miles
Mr.. Jones came in Kelly & Pollard COM
pany's drug store recently for his third
bottle of Tanlac and in relating his eX-
perience with the medicine said:
You may know Tanlac is doing me
good by me coming back for more It's
The only thing 7 have ever been able
20 get that helped me and I'm going to
keep on taking IL as long a s IL does me
GOOD I have been afflicted with rheu-
matism for the past four years and the
trouble kept getting worse in spite OF
II / could do At times my legs and
arms panied me so bad / could hardly
bear 20 touch myself Even the weight
Of my clothes hurt me. and il was al
most impossible for me TO get out OF
bed in the mornings. Ny arms and legs
were stiff and at times my back and
sides panied me terribly. Ny appetite
left me I YVES nervous all the time
and had no energy and during the past
year / had grown very much worse
In fact, the situation with me had
become critical 7 had already been
compelled to lay off several times and
knew If I couldn't get relief 1 would
have to resign my job. / had spent
hundreds Of dollars for treatments and
medicines Of different kinds. In fact
for several months at time I had paid
ont nearly all my salary but failed to
get relief.
I met up with a friend Of mine one
nay who urged me to try Tanlac and
lost no time in getting a bottle. for
7 certainly was feeling bad and was
Just about out Of commission. Well. sir,
after taking my first bottle I simply
felt like a different man. ! have Just
now finished my second bottle. my
rheumatism has entirely left me and
the pain and soreness 7 suffered so
terribly from have disappeared Ny aD-
petite is so big / can hardly eat enough
10 satisfy me I'm feeling fine all the
time these days I can go back and
forth on my run and do my work with
ease and it's a real pleasure TO live
Tanlac has certainly done great things
for me and Pm glad TO recommend IL
Tanlac is sold in Fl Paso by Kelly &
Pollard company. Inc. under the per
sOnal direction Of a special Tanlac rep
reSeufatfTe-AdE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
ONLY u. S. FLAG CAN BE
RAISED IN BISBEE IN WAR

Bisbee. Ariz-. April 25.-OnIy the
American flag should be raised in Bis
bee for the war time is the recommen-
datiOn Of the local authorities. 1t has
come about through a complaint made
by a local British resident who raised
a large American flag and thanked II
with the flag Of England and the Scot
tish lion ensign. The British flags
were pulled down by high school boys
and SO complaint was made TO British
vice consul Alexander Baird at Doug
las, by him 10 be returned officially TO
Bisbee- The city attorney and marshal
decline to prosecute the lads, stating
that trouble may be avoided by flying
only the Stars and Stripes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
.FLIERS DOING
BRILLIANT WORK
American Aviators Win Re
nown on Battle Front; in
Thickest of Fight.

Grand Headquarters, with the British
Army on the French Front. April %
From a staff Correspondent OF the
Associated Press The disappearance,
after an aerial engagement. OF sgt.
James r MacConneI. the American
aviator, calls attention once more to
the brilliant work Of the Lafayette
squadrilla. composed entirely of Amer
lean volunteers. except the two French
officers in charge. Capts. Georges The
nault and de LACE de MeuS-
Since its formation last year the
squadriIla, whose official designation
is the Ma" has undergone some
changes Of personnel
The new men are living well up TO
the traditions Of those who have passed
through its ranks, some of whom have
made the great sacrifice for France
in return for the help she gave TO
America during the revolution. while
others have had 10 retire owing to
wounds or injuries
Bring Down 30 Enemy Machines.
BY their daring and skill the young
Americans have won not only the ad-
miration Of their French comrades but
also the wholesome respect of the Ger
mans opposed 10 them Up 10 date
Al least 80 enemy machines are known
TO have fallen victims 10 the American
squadrilla and it IS probable more have
been brought down over the German
lines but without certain proof OF their
destruction no credit IS given to the
aviaTors for these
The members Of the corps, which is
purely a fighting unit whose duty Is
the protection Of observation and bonn
harding squadrillas. live together IN
their cantonment at the front, more
on the terms of clubmen interested in
the same branch of sport than ike
military body In fact the combina-
ton is known as the Winged club
Decorated For Exploits.
Many Of the members have been
decorated with medals and crosses for
their exploits in Alsace, around YER
dun and on the Somme- Their desire
to be in the midst of the hottest fight
ing is generally gratified and the
squadrilla is always TO he found IN
the vicinity Of greatest activity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
CAMP BELL MAKES
ECONOMY APPEAL
Issues Proclamation in Line
With Defence Council
Work in Arizona.

Phoenix. Ariz.. April 23.-~In view Of
the necessity OF protecting life and
property within the state Of Arizona
and Of conserving her resources Of
range. farm and industry" governor
Campbell has issued as proclamation
a message to the people prepared by
the executive committee of the Arizona
Council Of Defence
Conservation And Economy Urged
Conservation and economy are urged,
as well as elimination Of food wastes.
while the boarding Of food is de-
precated Dealers are asked to take
joint action TO prevent arbitrary IN
creases in the price Of food Waste
places should be made to bear 1000
products. 10 be planted al once The
mineral resources must he fOstered and
developed to provide materials for war.
All industrial activities must be main
tanned at Lheir greatest capacity.
Aliens are called upon TO unite with
citizens for the public good Every
individual should realize his duty and
uphold the law. not repeating idle
rumors or gossip. giving all assistance
to the officers of the n " The presi-
dent should be supported in his plans
for national defence Soldiers and
sailors should be provided for the ma
tfonaI defence and honor -1ven their
service. Universal service is given es-
pecial commendation- Cooperation IS
asked Of every commercial body. labor
union. patriotic society. church and of
every similar organization
At least one concrete plan has been
presented the governor. backed by T.
w McDevitt of the Southwest Cotton
company He proposes to utilize about
500 mules and the power and mechanic
al equipment that has been used for
cotton planting in the preparation Of
ground. at least 5000 acres. for ans,
milo maize. corn or other sumner food
crops. the work TO be done under the
agricultural staff Of the state univers-
ity, the crops to be sold at such prices
as the defence council shall elect and
any profits turned into its treasury
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
MAY KEEP DR.. HANSON AND
ENLARGE THE CHURCH

PIans Tor The erection OF an addition
to the First Congrega tional church will
be discussed Tuesday afternoon at a
meeting which viii be held at the
home OF Charles B. Stevens. 215 West
Boulevard The members Of the con-
gregation viii also make arrangements
at the meeting TO retain Rev. Miles
Hanson as their pastor. Nj. Hanson
recently gave notice that ne intends
leaving Fl Paso for Boston. Mass. and
an effort viii be made by the cOngre-
cation 10 retain him here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
GEN. LEE CHRISTMAS, SOLDIER
OF FORTUNE. TO HELP OUT US

New Orleans, la, April 23.-Gen. Lee
Christmas. a native of Memphis. Tenn.
but for nearly % years connected
either with governments or revolution
airy parties in Central America. arrived
here today from Honduras en- route for
Washington where he will offer his
services 10 president Wilson He re
signed his post as military inspector
for Honduras when he heard the United
states had severed relations with Ger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
LES DARCY ENLISTS IN
RESERVE AVIATION CORPS

Memphis. Tenn. April 23.-Les Darcy.
the Australian pugilist who has been
unable to engage IN any ring battles
in this country because he was charged
with being a Stacker" today enlisted
IN the reserve aviation corps OF the
United States army at the Memphis
training camp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
COL. STARK SURGEON GENERAL
NV CHARLESTON DEPARTMENT

Lieut.. Col. Alexander y Stark, dis
trict surgeon at FL Paso. has been ap-
pointed surgeon general of the newly
organized southeastern department
with headquarters at Charleston. s c.
He will be under Gen. Leonard Wood.
senior major general of the army. who
will have charge of the new depart
ment. Col Stark will assume his new
post on Nav /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
BEGIN INSTRUCTIONS TO
1900 IN TRAINING SCHOOLS

Instruction in the six Officers train
sng schools which We're opened at Fl
Bliss Friday. began Monday morning.
The schools have an enrolment OF be-
tween 400 and 1900 students
All OF the students are noncommis-
stoned officers from the cavalry. infan-
try and artillery brigades stationed at
FL Paso. The instruction opened with
the theoretical course in military
training. which the noncommissioned
officers viii need in fitting themselves
for commissions in the regular army.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
FIRE IN NEW MEXICO COAL
MINE CONTINUES UNCHANGED

Los Cerrillos. y NJ. April 23.-Ef-
forts 10 check a fire, which started in
a hard coal mine here early Sunday,
by use of dynamite had not been sue
cessful early today. Miners. who we've
At work when the fire started. escaped
by way of the air shaft.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
RECRUITS FOR COMPANY
TAKE STATE OATH AT DAM

Thirteen recruits from Fl Paso for
the Texas national guard We're sworn
into the national guard service OF the
state at Elephant Butte Monday morn
ing by Lieut.. William GOOch. company
X. Fourth Texas infantry, according to
telephone advices received by the
chamber OF commerce
The recruits were taken TO Elephant
Butte Saturday night by VI Lippman,
who enrolled them at FL PasO-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
RFCRTITS ARRTVE FOR anuy-

4 SPECIAL nam arrIVed IN IN Pas0
Monday morning carrying Is cars OF
army recruits from Jefferson Barrac ok 5
TO stations at Fort Huachuca and
Douglas, AriZ-- and Columbus, y. NJ
Another train Of recruits viii arrive
Wednesday. A special train is expect
ed 10 arrive April q, transporting re-
cruits from Fort Thomas Ky 10 Dor
der organize tons. many Of them to be
assigned to Fort Bliss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
1T. ELLIOTT TO OPEN STATION
FOR RECRUITS FOR COMPANY K

Lieut.. Cliff Elliott. company K.
Fourth Texas infantry. arrived Monday
from Elephant Butte. y m. 10 open a.
recruiting station in FL Paso for COM
pany h The office Will be opened in
the chamber of commerce and Lieut..
Elliott viii endeavor TO secure enough
recruits TO place the company on a
peace basis, in order that II can be
sworn into federal service. About 20
men are needed TO place the company
on a peace basis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
sTRRENDERs 70 RIFLEs.

Thirty three Winchester rifles which
have been stored for several months in
the Fl PasO storage warehouse, 4O5
south Santa Fe street, were surrendered
TO United States marshal John H Rog-
ers Monday morning. The warehouse
company turned in the rifles. The rifles
had been stored IN the warehouse by
q group Of MeXicans-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
TO SELL FInMERs.

4 memorial week benefit flower sale
for the United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy viii be opened in FL Paso
April 16 by the Wade Hampton chap
ter Of the order. The flower booths
viii be located in the principal stores
Of the CITY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
CAPT. JAMES BACA NAMED
ADJUTANT GENER Al OF y. VI.

Santa Fe. y II April 23.-CapL
James Baca. commanding company +,
First New Mexico infantry. of Santa
Fe. has been appointed by Gov V. r
Lindsey as adjutant general of the
New Mexico national guard To succeed
Harry T. Herring.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23
scr. wv DTGAN MISSING.

Paris France. april 25.-Sgt. VII
liam Dugan, one Of the American avia-
tors with the French army, is report
ed missing He was % years old and
was born at Patchogue, Long Island.
but lived latterly in Rochester. y. v.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-23

II was said that the food situation in
England is not as acute as has been
represented but that Great Britain.
having pooled her resources with her
allies is called upon TO supply food Tor
France and ITALY where the situation
before AIR fslfour leaves the United
States he may be- invited to address the
senate