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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
QUESTIONABLE
I5ABUGABOO
Every Registered Man Must
Answer and a Big Job
Is on for Boards.
By II. :. HUNTER

One Of the most interesting OF our
war preparations is coming to US very
soon. 1t is the questionable Really
the word ought 10 be capitalized, for
it is going 10 loom up before most
people either because they themselves
have TO wade through it or because
lots OF their friends have 70 and they
themselves will be asked for advice
or help with It.
The QUESTIONABLE applies TO all
men registered for the draft who are
not now in actual military service or
" no have not been passed FOR service
and are awaiting orders TO be trans
ported 10 cantoument. It applies 10
about 100000 men
The questionable is rather formld-
able document Of Is pages Of instruc-
tiOus and questions A copy VIII De
sent TO every registrant except as
above indicated. He must read the IN
structions and fill out the blank
places in the pages with answers TO
the questions propOunded as there In
dicated The QUESTIONABLE is In
tended to bring out in writing every
thing about his identity, age. char
acter. physical condition. occupation,
family relationship. education and a
good many other things And there are
frequent affidavits TO be made. Having
filled out the QUESTIONABLE and ou-
tanned the necessary supporting am
davits. the reEistrant submits It 10
the local board with which he is reg
istered and then awaits the mex
move, which VIII be the effort Of the
board 10 classify him In one OF the
five classes Of reEistrants as pub
nshed in the papers recently Inc
reEistraut may be called before the
board for further examination and
s.anr q h..
testify orally regarding the regis
trant. In the end, when the board IS
satisfied. the registraut viii be classl-
fled. Some OF the classified tons mean
service almost Immediately or soon.
others mean service only far in the
future, II ever, while still others mean
practical exemption or discharge
And this will apply 20 every reg
istered man in FL PasO. It viii apply
to every registered man in the United
States. Perhaps You have been exam
ined and granted exemption for de-
tendency or discharged for physical
disability. Forget all about that The
questionable states specifically that
the new regulations revoke and an
null any and all previous exemptions
or discharges, together with certfl-
Gates granted IN such cases
If the examination Of the COMPARE
lively few reEistrants required 10
secure $751; men for the colors was
a great task. and all boards found ii
so, this one viii be many times great
er. Every local board in this
country viii be swamped IN
less other citizens patriotic
ally inclined get in and help
them. Doctors 20 help with physical
examinations viii be needed Lawyers
who can keep hours at the headQuar-
tiers Of the local boards and help reg
istrants interpret and answer the
questions properly are greatly needed.
and q great many teachers. stenoE-
raphers, clerks and others OF educa-
ton and ability viii be needed to help
the boards with the clerical work
M-lcl VIII be vow cnrsileralla
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
Practically All of FL Paso's
Drafted Contingent Are
Ammunition Men.
Ey CORP. o. 4. IIcCUIN.

Camp Travis, Tex. Nov. I7.-Of the
men in the first caisson company,
315th ammunition train, 81 are from
FL Paso. Out Of 20 noncommissioned
officers in the company Il are from
Il Paso. This is for one company.
and shows the kind OF material FL
Paso furnished for the national army.
Practically all the FL Paso quota IS
assigned to the 315th trains and milf
tary police, and came in for a liberal
share Of the promotions.
The following boys from FL Paso
are made "noncoms" IN the first Gals
son company Supply sergeant. Chas.
J. Arnold; stable sergeant William
". Baird; sergeants. George B.
Seharff. William F auberry. Claude
r Lucas, hurry n Johnson; corpor-
ais, Frank r. FOrras, William Il.
Phillips. Gather F. McCuin, Roy +.
Jones. James L. Carr.
The progress Of the company since
organizing has been rapid, the boys
having advanced 10 the point where
and the semaphOre arm alphabet, as
well as scout patrol and outpost duty.
Tests are given under simulated con
dftiOns the company being split NJ,
OUTPOST EELlLlLAHLlEl anu "A SCOUT
ing party comes from an unknown di-
rection and try to get through the
lines.
Expert riders are being made OF the
boys studying hOrsemanship. They
are required to ride over hurdles four
feet high. without stirTups, reIns
dropped and arms raised over head in
q vertical position
The company has been under quar-
antine for a few days on account OF a
case Of humps and measels being dis
covered in camp. No cases developed
in this company, so the quarantine
is lifted and joy reigns in camp again
since the pass TO town privilege has
been restored
Baseball, football, basketball, swim
ming. wrestling and boxing are among
the sports on Wednesday afternoons,
the equipment being bought with
money from the company fund, raised
BY popular subscription
The swimming hole is popular
place on Wednesdays from 10 10 i.
The whole company is marched to the
creek and all 90 in for a dip singing
is ENCOURAGED while on the march, the
most popular songs being Ttperrary
and Hang the Kaiser 10 q Sour Apple
Tree. A marching song Is being ar
ranged specially for the company and
viii be ready soon.
The morale OF the boys Is good
and every one Of them is fun OF the
stuff they call pep" and are hungry
for the kaiser.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
IOWA MUSICIANS CAMP CODY
MUSIC SUNDAY AT THE FORT

Camp Cody Blues" IS the title OF
fox tr0t the hand OF the Fifth cavalry
viii play as the seventh number in its
Sunday afternoon concert at Fort
Bliss, from $3.50 TO 4:45 o'clock. The
program follows:
March, Hawaiian Butterfly .--...
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Baskette
Overture, lie lac Des Fees. .Auber
Medley OF popular songs, "Remicl's
Hits 1S-A" ...........La mpe
Waltz "Sphinx'' -....-.-.-...P Poppy
HumoresQue, What's the Matter
with Father ------------- Lampe
Excerpts from musical comedies.
Broadway Review" 100000 Lampe
Fox trot, Camp Cody Blues"
Harry Baisden, Second Iowa Inf
Finale, Fifth Cavalry March" .. Cain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
TONNES SUCCEEDS CARTER
AS TEXAS DRAFT OFFICER

Austin, Texas, NOV. ~ .
Townes. IT., an attorney OF Houston.
was today appointed by governor
administration OF the selective DRAFT
law in Texas, working in cooperation
with the adjutant generals depart
ment Mr.. TONNES, who has assumed
his new duties. fills the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Col
George H. Carter. OF Marlin. who had
been holding this position since the
seIective draft law became effective.
Mr.. Townes is a son Of judge J. c.
Townes, Of the law faculty OF the
University OF Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
u. S. Soldier In France
Murders French Woman;
Is Tried and Executed

washington, d. c, Nov. 17--An
American soldier Of Cen Pershlng s
command has been convicted by court
martial Of assaulting and numbering
a French woman. he has been exc
cuted by a firing squad.
All details Of this first death
penalty imposed since the American
troops landed in France are being
withheld by the war department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
CERTIFfES SEVEN MORE FOR
SELECTIVE DRAFT SERVICE

City army selection board No. ?, J.
7. Williams chairman, has certified
seven more men TO the district board
at san antonio, as ready for service
as follows:
Austides KantyavalonA Chicago,
Ill
T. Leslie Lind, san Francisco, cal
John Miller, 409 South Santa re
street
J. 5. Buck, care wilson & Co. II
Paso.
n H 0steusOn. Omaha, Neb.
7. Forester. SIS wyoming street
George z. Hawkins. 705 North Flor
e1ce street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
WILL NOT Join
GUARD Of TEXAS
Home Defence League De
cides Against Such Pro
iect: Adopts Uniform.

Members OF the board OF the e
PasO Home Defence league who met
last night at the court house decided
they would not go on record as IA
voring any connection OF the organi-
zation with the Texas national guard
It was pointed out that the constitu-
tion and organization OF the league
gave the board no Jurisdiction in the
matter. and that the league was en-
tirely distinct from the national
guard.
When questioned Saturday morning
regarding the matter, Roy D. Barnum,
one Of the captains. said; "The Ques-
ton came up through some story
which got aflOat that some OF us were
In favor Of joining with the national
guard II any Of the members want
10 join the new guard il is up to them.
As for the league as a whole, such a
move would be Impractical"
says League Desires support.
Lieut.. Col. Harry o. willard. e. s.
army Intelligence officer. made a
short address. giving the Defence
league his endorsement saying il de-
served the active support OF all good
citizens.
The matter OF the shooting at the
firemen by Mexicans in the river bot
toms Friday was Informally discussed,
no action being taken.
Forty new members were elected
and Il was reported that company a.
Of which j. V. Brown is captain, now
has q membership OF 9S. The steel
gray uniform exhibited q couple
weeks ago has been definitely de-
cided upon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
ALL FINNISH WORRMEN
EXCEPT ON RAILWAYS. STRIKE.

HelsinEfors. Finlond. November To-.
"A general strike OF all WOrkmen,
including those on the railways, is in
progress and business life is at n
standstiu except for the light and
water plants and the hospital service.
Russian troops have united with the
prOletariat Red Guard and are in con-
troll The bourgeois has organized
white guard, which also IS well armed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
SETH APPOINTED ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN n.

Santa Fe. y NJ. Nov. III. o. Seth.
Of Albuquerque. has been appointed
assistant T. s attorney TO succeed
Charles Ralph Eas,ey. resigned. the
appointment being made by L. s at
torney Summers BurkharL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
TWO AMERICANS ARE
GIVEN FRENCH COMMISSION

American Training Camp in France.
Nov. 1.-Two Americans. after grad
uating at the FOucainbleau artillery
cshOol. have received comm issions in
French artillery regiments. They are
Alden Brooks, a writer. and John
Monroe son OF Henry Monroe, 4 New
York banker.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
ALL SOLDIERS ARE ORDERED
AWAY FROM ELEPHANT BUTTE

ELEPHANT Butte, n. n, Nov. IL
states infantry, who have been To-
Gated here for the past few weeks.
have been ordered back to their reEi-
rent at Columbus. y. NJ. and have
left This leaves Elephant Butte with
out military guard at present
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17

Acting first sergeant OF the provost
guard Jack Scott was relieved OF
duty Friday, and will soon leave for
Leon Springs to enter the officers
training camp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
Public Warned
Against Rats

In this time Of high cost Of living. ev-
erybody should help 70 kin rats. a pest
that destroys over se0o.000.00o worth %
food stufts annually besides distributing
disease germs that cause the deaths Of
untold numbers Of human beings The
easiest ana most effective way % rid the
house, barn. store or ether buildings OF
rats is with Stearns' Paste. which can be
bought for q Few cents at any store. IL
also effe-rul-ly destroys mice. cockroachea
and warCrhvEs that prey upon foods--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17

three troops are besieEed in the
kremlin AT Moscow by $1,000 B0lshe-
wiki, who are batteriug the ancient
walls and buildings with heavy artil-
lery, according TO a well authenti-
Gated report received here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
NUXATED IRON

a E. Ryan always carries it in stock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-17
lIusical Numbers Given.

There was CONGREGATIONAL slnslns
and the duet, Teach Ne To Pray
(Jewitts) was sung by Mrs Ada Nor
ris and L / Carbon with Mrs Edith
Doan accompanist Bishop ? II
Hurst presided and introduced the
speakers. On the platform were also
A. j. Pierce. D. Y. FaruswOrth and
= -r-.r--- - L. Ill nhurch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
BOY SCOUT PAGEANT PLANS.
Demonstration Saturday to Include
1000 PARTICIPANTS.

Arrangements have been completed
for the Boy Scout pageant which is to
be held here Saturday afternoon. Head
ed by a special escort of mounted po-
licemen. with Maj. Raymond W. Pull
man. superintendent of police, in the
lead. the 1000 Boy Scouts of this city
will march up Pennsylvania avenue.
Starting at 4 o'clock from the Peace
monument. the parade will wend it's
way up the north side Of Pennsylvania
avenue to the Treasury Department,
then on the east side of 18th street
again to Pennsylvania avenue, then the
north side of that thoroughfare to 18th
street. and on the south side of 18th
street to the White Lot. where exhibit
tions will take place.
When the boys reach the White
House ellipse, a special bugle call will
be sounded for the Eagle. Star and Life
scouts to form around Representative
J. Hampton Moore Of Philadelphia, who
will speak on Patriotism of a Ma
ton" Surrounding them will be the
scout organization, arranged according
to their rank.
After Representative Moore's address
the boys will show their support of
the President by special scout yell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
KAISER HOLDS THE ALLIES
ARE 'TORTURING MANKIND

AMSTERDAM. via London, February
10, 5:4S am.-The German newspapers
print kilograms from Vienna describ-
ing a conversation between the Ger
man emperor and DR.. Hans Mueller
the poet of royalty" at the Hofburg.
DR.. Mueller mentioned the emperor's
letter to Chancellor Won Bethmann
Hollweg supporting the peace offer of
the central powers. The emperor re-
piled:
THE letter had to be written. Now
the entire world knows who is impos-
ing further tortures on mankind Is 1t
already forgotten that the entente pro-
| tects the>murderers of Archduke Fran
els Ferdinand? When 1 saw today the
| land steward of my late friend it was
strongly reimpressed upon me that
from the beginning the shadow of crime
has been hanging over our enemies
"On our side are right and morality
and to make these triumph every clean
! weapon must be welcome to us. Lool
at the European neutrals. Read the
Swedish reply. 1t is a document writ
| ten as if for eternity. Now, all neu-
| trails know how they must estimate
our strength and also our will TO:
peace. For the first time, in a certain
| sense, the declared will of small state
| is against the Anglo-Saxon world. Ne
| poleon's continental blockade become
| a reality which hits England harde
\ than anything heretofore"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
LECTURES ON T0LsToI.
Bliss Perry Tells of His Influence on
Modern Literature

A lecture on ''Toistoi's Theory OF the
Fine Arts as illustrated in Modern Poetry
and Literature" was given last evening
by Bliss Perry, professor Of literature at
Harvard University. before the Washing
ton Society of the Fine Arts, in the audi
forum of the National Museum.
Mr.. Perry said Count Tolstoi was a
combination, as 1t were. Of Wordsworth
and Walt Whitman, a complex dual per-
sonality. bat one whose influence could
be traced in ali modern literature He
gave In one line an account Of Tolstoi' S
life, noting these events which served as
determining factors in the development Of
his character. In Illustration, Mr.. Perry
quoted frequently from Tolstots writings
and finally he paralleled these with the
works of American authors of the pres
ent day, showing how his theories are
finding exemplification in cotemporary
literature and poetry.
MIR. Perry will remain in Washington
for two months. having taken an apart
ment here for the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Argentine System Model.

The staff bill. which is understood to
have been modelled on the Argentine
military system to some extent. was
drawn by committee of four officers
of the general staff, headed by Col.
Lockridge. Ten attached officers. on
duty at the War College, aided in the
work. Estimates of cost and numbers
were included in the report of this
committee. which was subsequently
handed to every officer of the general
staff for his Endorsement. Minor diff
ferences of opinion developed, but on
the urgent desirability of passing a
universal service bill, the staff officers
are said to be unanimous in their be
lief that the country can have no as
surance of adequate defense unless
some such system is provided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
ARMY STAFF PRESENTS
MILITARY SERVICE PLAN
Differs From Chamberlain Bill by
Providing Full Year Of
Training.

A detailed plan for the esta blishment
of Il national policy of universal mill
tary training and service has been laid
before Secretary Baker by the army
general staff. 1t differs radically from
that provided for in the Chamberlain
bill. fl orably reported Saturday by
the Senate military committee, in that
a full year of training would be re-
ouired as the absolute minimum. The
training.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Rentuckians Favor Exhibit Here.

The Kentucky Association last night
fell in line with other state societies
in the District which are actively pro-
noting the suggestion for the estab-
lishment in Washington of a perma-
nent states exposition At it's regular
monthly meeting the association adopt
ed a resolution favoring the mainte-
nance here by each state of a perma-
nent display of it's resources. reso-
luton to be later drafted into a bill
allowing citizens of states residing in
Washington to vote by mail also was
adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Appeals by Night Letter.

Appeals by Night Letter.
Special efforts are being made today
| to get in touch with the alumnae of the
Notre Dame Academy, not only in the
city but in verious parts of the country
Night letter appeals will be sent to
| many of those who have been taught in
the school.
There are many instances of sacri-
fee told of by the teams in making
their reports, one contribution last
night coming from widow with nve
children. She was given n cheer for
each of her five children. John 1gnatius
O'Brien, twelve years old, came into
headquarters last night with his small
savings bank and emptied the contents
on the desk of one of the teams.
The teams last night brought in
s7,4S5.75, of which s4.3SS.25 was turned
in by the women's division. s2.Ss2.50 by
the mems division and S215 by the
executive committee. This brought the
grand total to date to $50, 16465.
Team z, in the Women's division, Miss
Annie c. Raedy, captain. with S463. car
ried away the championship honors for
the day, while Team 2, J. e. Cotton. cap
tain, with $1,000, carried the banner in
the mems division.
Contributions of 500 or More.
The following contributors of 500
or more, whose names will be added to
the bronze tablet to be placed in the
school. We're announced:
John O'Donoghue, in memory Of his
father. Morgan O'Donoghue, $500.
Charles H. Ross G. Co. of Baltimore
Md; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Donoghue
$500
Mrs. Mary E. Rover, $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Phelan, James A.
sullivan and family, DR.. Thomas
ORelly and family, $500.
Marsden family, s175.
Alice. Mary and William f. Mattingly.
in memory of deceased members Of
Mattingly family; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Raftery, William H. Sario. $125.
$100-Miss Teresa O'Brien, in memory
of George and Catherine Lautner; Mr..
and Mrs John A. Foley. in memory
of Daniel and Ellen Foley. deceased; e.
p. Carlin. George S. Becker, in memory
of Bernard ]. Becker; Mrs. ]. r. Free
man, in memory of Joseph r. and c.
Elizabeth Freeman; Mrs. Johanna Glee-
son, James W. Brown, Lansburgh &
Bro, Wade H. Cooper. Mr.. and Mrs.
James c. Nealon, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Mcdonald and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas F. Quill A. F. Jorss, Mary
and Edward Nesbitt, in memory of
Catherine S. Nesbitt. mother: James
and Catherine Sweeney. in memory of
John and Margaret Sweeney: Mrs.
Elizabeth Healy Poston and Patrick
Healy in memory of Michael J. Healy
and family: Joseph F. A. O'Brien. in
memory of his father and mother Pat
rick J. O'Brien and Bridget O'Brien.
and his sister, Mark X. Mcmahon; Mr..
and Mrs John T. Eagan, in honor of
their baby; Johanna Reese, in memory
of her daughter, Mary E. Reese; the
Eckloff familyyin memory of Joseph e.
Eckloff; Edward f. Howley. in memory
of his wife. Winifred G. Howley; Mrs.
Ellen Shields and family. in memory of
Peter Shields. deceased; Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Histon. Mr.. and Mrs. John ].
Carmody. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Heartily,
Michael J. Hanrahan, Mrs. Daniel W.
Eyer, in memory of her mother; Mrs.
Beha, DR.. and Mrs. Robert B. Bacon, NJ.
Goldenberg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Not Officially Endorsed.

In numerous public addresses Secre-
tary Baker has made references to
compulsory service which have been
interpreted by some army officers as
an Endorsement of some such system,
but neither he nor President Wilson
as definitely committed himself With
the staff and Senate bills now available
many officials believe the question will
be given serious consideration at the
White House. particularly in view OF
strained International relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Ohio Passes Suffrage Bill.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, February 15.-The
Ohio senate yesterday afternoon passed
the Reynolds bill, giving Ohio women
the privilege of voting for President
The vote was 20 to 16. The bill already
had passed the house and Gov. Cox has
intimated he will sign it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15

Miss Fawn Lippincut's cousin
% Roundhead, Ohio, is visitin' her.
He looks good deal like Teller
that would go UP on tn stage if
a magician invited him.
Late Bud has a sister that don't
smoke or drink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
INAUGURAL BANQUET
GIVEN BY CAL|FORN|ANS
State Lauded by Secretary Lane as
Epitomizing Best American Culture
and Refinement.
here is epitomized the

In California there is epitomized tn,
culture, the refinement, the knowledge
and the best fruit Of American civiliza
of the Interior. addressing the mem.
bers of the California State Associa.
ton at its inaugural banquet held las
night at the Ebbitt House The toast
master. Senator Phelan, was presented
by the newly elected president of the
association, Representative Nolan OF
California. Senator Works of Califor-
MIA. who retires next March, eulogizeo
ne beauties of the state.
Representative Francis J. Heney con
graduated the state of California on its
suffrage for women, saying. I'VE are
not afraid in California to acknowledge
women as our equals. We are as fitted
now, confronting present day condi-
tons, to promulgate laws and constitu-
ions as were our forefathers of 1875
years ago. with the conditions apper-
aiming at that time
Representative julius Kahn in a
speech bearing on the Importance of
California to the nation said that Cali
fornia, rated as the twelfth state in the
Union, at the next census. in 1920.
would be up the list to sixth position.
New Officers of Association.
The retiring president of the associa-
ton. NJ. F. O'Donoghue, told of the OBJ
ject Of the organization.
Entertainers on the program included
Mrs. Audrey Rooms and Miss Elizabeth
Leckie, who sang. and limitations by AL
bert B. C~;fith. Mrs. John E. Raker
read the story of California roma nee
of the early days.
The evening was en1ivened by a YER
bal tile between the POSTMASTER and the
speakers, most of whom are from
southern California, touching on the
relative virtues of the rival cities of
The Golden state, Los Angeles and San
Francisco.
Officers of the association elected are:
Representative John l. Nolan, presi-
dent: John T. Waldorf. vice president
A. B. Foster. second vice president;
Mrs. John e. Raker, third vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Marie H. Smith. fourth vice
president; Joseph J. OBrien, secretary
Mrs. Helen s. Rapley. financial secre-
tary; c. T. Vogel, treasurer; A. J. Boy
er. historian. and Rev. DR.. Mott, chap
lain.