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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
HIGH OFFICERS
FOR ARMY TRIAL
Four Generals viii Head
Court Martial Of Negroes
e oI4I- T-,ro,,4y.vr
of 24th Infantry.

Within the next 10 days It IS be-
lieved the court martial trial Of the
negroes Of the battalion Of the gath
infantry charged with being impli-
Gated in the Houston, Tex, riots on
Aug. %. will be started at Fort Bliss
It viii be determined meantime by the
board OF inquiry whether all the en-
tire 164 negroes confined IN a stock
ade at Bliss viii be tried or whether
only a part Of them who are believed
guilty viii face trial
Information has been received here
that the court martial viii consist OF
four brigadier generals, two judge ad-
Focates and seven members with rank
higher than that OF major. Col John
A. Hull and Maj. Dudley Suthpin have
been named judge advocates. The 9TH
OF members Of the board have not yet
ben ANNOUNCED
Board Of Inquiry at Work
The board Of inquiry Of which Capt
Homer Preston path infantry is chair
man, continued Thursday its probe at
Fort Bliss. The informed negroes are
being examined by the board which
has already completed rs work at
Houston and at Columbus n. NJ It
is expected that q statement VIII De
received by the board from each one
OF the negroes before the court mar
tial is started
Inspector Col. Cress Coming.
Col. George o. Cress, inspector gem
eraI OF the southern department, is eN-
pected 60 arrive this week to take
charge OF the preliminary probe
The segregation Of SO Of the pris-
oners recently from the remainder
caused a report 20 be circulated that
strong evidence had been developed
against these men by the board OF
inquiry. Leg irons obtained by the
officer OF the guard and powerful
searchlights illuminate the stockade
at night
Bell Defends Illinois Negroes.
Advices received here from Houston,
Tex. said that MAJ. Gen George Bell
commanding Camp Logan there, has
issued a statement saying that Hous-
ton would be to blame If more trouble
occurs between whites and negro sol
diers. He vigorously defended the ne
gro soldiers of the eighth Illinois in
fautry. who. ne said. had taken deep
Is 10 heart the episode Of the 25d Of
August and are endeavOring by their
conduct TO make amends for what
happened" Gen. Bells statement also
said that the negro soldiers had been
ordered TO remain IN their camp until
the present hysreria" has subsidized
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
HOUSE FAV0RS
ARMY INSURANCE
Allowances Are Too Small;
Says Heating; Others Urge
Higher Rate Prohibitive.

Washington, ID. c., Sept 13.-The
soldiers and sailors insurance bill was
again the subject OF debate in the
house today, with advocates Of the
measure expecting O final vote by
night Provisions granting monthly
allowances Of from s. TO $50 10 de-
pendeuts OF men in the service were
approved tentatively. The optional
insurance section yet remains to be
disposed or
Strenuous efforts Of representative
Heating, Of Colorado, speaking for
various humanitarian organizations,
to have the allowances raised, Ialled-
He maintained that statistics proved
that the proposed allOtmeuts would
not hermit families to live in ordinary
comfort, but administration leaders
replied that higher payments would
Rate Of Allowances.
In addition 10 the government al
lowances. the bill provides that an
equal amount if not in excess Of So
monthly, shall be given 10 depend
ents from enlisted men pay These
are the amounts in addition 10 any
sums taken from the pay, that the de-
pendents would receive monthly
Wife, no children. SIS. one child
s25: TWO children. $3.50. and IS addi-
tional for each additional child.
One motherelss child, s.; two chill
dren. $3.50 three children, $50, four
children. $50. and s. monthly addi-
tional for each additional child
One parent, SO; both parents. $50;
each dependent Erandchild, brother Or
sister, S..
Special provisions are made for the
allowances Of divorced wives.
same for Officers and Men.
The same compensation for depend
ents Of officers or enlisted men in
death and disability cases was pro-
vided in m amendment adopted today
by the house over the protest Of the
committee in charge Of the measure.
The bill also was amended TO in
crease COmpensatiOns for all depend
ents The new rates per month adopt
ed We're
Widows. $50: one child. $40; two
children. $3.50 and an additional s.
for each child up TO four.
One motherless child. 500 two, S35;
three, SIS and SO additional for each
child 10 10 five.
No $500 For Officers Dependents.
A widowed mother would receive
$50 a month No family allowance
original draft OF the bill the COM
pensati0n for officers dependents
might have gone as high as $500 a
month
The change fin the measure was
marked by great enthusiasm on the
part Of every member on the floor
except a few committeeman.
An amendment 10 provide that wild
ows marrying soldiers or sailors with
in ten years after the date Of injury
should be entitled 80 the regular
compensation also was adopted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
SOLDIERS MUST
Be KEPT SOBER
Col. Talbot and Mayor
Davis Agree Strenuous
Steps Must Be Taken.

As a result OF a visit OF Lieut. Col
E NJ Talbot. district sanitary in
spector. and provost marshal captain
D. r. Rodney TO mayor Charles Davis
Thursday morning, the city admin
istration Will take strenuous steps to
prevent the sale OF liquor to soldiers
Col Talbot said the sale Of liquor
TO military men had reached enormous
proportions and cited the case Of four
men who died during the past month
as a result OF drinking wood alcohol
connections served them by civilians.
the last having died Wednesday
Says They Are Traitors.
The men who sell liquor to soldiers
are traitors" said Col Talbot. they
are selling that which injuries the
health OF the army men and decreases
their efficiency, and they are worse
than Germans. who might be traitors
TO their adopted country because OF
blood ties with German kinsmen- The
men who sell liquor are more despic-
able, because they are prompted
merely by a desire for money gain
VIII Adopt Strenuous Measures
The mayor agreed that the stu
alton was bad and was sorry to have
TO admit il, and agreed that strenuous
measures would be adopted at once
Two extra men would be put on TO
watch borroOms that are furnishing
civilian clothing to soldiers and are
furnishing liquor to booueggers who
peddle il to military men, and the
county authorities viii be asked 10
revoke the license OF any saloon
found to be supplying soldiers with
liquor, directly or indirtcely.
New Law For Jitnes.
AS 70 jitne drivers. some OF Wnom.
said the provost marshal, are selling
LIQUOR TO military men, comprehen-
sive city ordinance regulating auto
mobiles is being prepared, said the
mayor. and Will deal specifically with
this question Capt. Rodney said he
found one line that was violating the
law and complained 10 its owner, VINO
discharged two drivers.
Fine City shouldn't Suffer.
i am making this complaint, SAID
Col. Talbot, because I don't think
il is fair that a fine city like Fl Paso
should suffer on account OF sucn 2
reprehensible traffic"
He mentioned also the drug
habit and the fact that some soldiers
have obtained drug from pedclers
here. THAT has been very bad" SAID
the mayor, but We are looking into
il and our detective force IS trying
to stamp out the practice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
FRENCH TUBERCULAR SERVICE
TRANSFERRED TO RED CROSS

PAis, France, Sept 15.-The trus-
tees Of the '7Tubercule de Ia Guerre'
transferred the activities Of that or
ganization to the American Red
Cross this afternoon IN the presence
Of the American ambassador and Red
Cross and other philanthTopic work
ers-
The property Of the organization,
which was one Of the first 70 under
take the battle against tuberculosis
i'm France. consists OF four sani-
tariums, about 100000 francs, sew
eraI automobiles and large equip
ment Of blankets. food and other ma
terials.
Mai. Grayson G. P. Murphy. head OF
the American Red Cross commission
to Europe. received the gift on behalf
OF the Red Cross and announced that
the work would be continued in &C
cordance with the purpose FOR which
the organization vas founded
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
j. s. IS SEEKING
CANNON RANGES
Cantonments for 10000 to
10000 Troops to Be Built;
Committee BUSY.

san Antonio, Tex, Sept 15.-Here
is q chance for another southwestern
city to get a cantonment il it is not
already provided with one
With the. departure last night OF
Col. NJ c. Mcfarland, general staff
CORPS. Mai F. W. Lewis and Capt.
Paul c. Potter on an inspection tour
Of sites, announcement was made THAI
the war department viii purchase two
tracts Of land, each Is TO 20 miles
square. somewhere in Texas or Okla
homa, for artillery practice fields.
Scarcity Of suitable grodnd in
France is given as the reason for the
proposed purchase. With location OF
the tracts. 1t was said, work on can
tonments to accommodate 10000 10
10000 men at each tract would begin.
one tract viii be used for machine
gun practice and the other for field
artillery.
Learning from newspaper dis
patches that an army board was IN
Texas investigating possible sites for
additional cantOnments and firing
ranges for field artillery, the FL Paso
chamber Of commerce on Thursday
took steps TO bring the advantages
Of vacant land along the Franklin
mountains to the attention Of the
board. The military affairs commit
tee. headed by Alfred P Coles. de-
cliued TO make any statement In re-
gard to the negotiations begun
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
JURY IS BEING PICKED TO
TRY TEXAS ANTI DRAFTERS

Abilene. Texas. Sept. 13--Indica-
lions that readers Of Socialist papers
viii be challenged for jury service in
the conspiracy trial Of - men here.
were given by United States district
attorney O'Deu in examining tales
men TO-DAY He asked each If he was
a reader Of The Rebel. Appeal 10 Rea-
son. RipsaW. or The JeftersOnian-
None was a iegular reader, however
F c. Williamson, Of Eastland,
was excused when he admitted that
he formerly was a member Of the
Farmers and Laborers' Protective as
ISOLATION and had taken the oath Of
that organization.
c. r. Leib, OF Albany, said he was
Of German descent. but entirely loyal
to America and qualified on the panel
Most OF the day viii be given 10
selection Of the jury.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
Jack Tar Comes to See
Mother; Learns She Is
In Far of Hospital

Three sons Of Mrs. Minnie Palmer,
1921 Wyoming street, who some
months ago enlisted I'm the navy, have
completed their training and have
been assigned To- ships for active duty
on the high seas.
Samuel W. Palmer. who has been
training ~ san Diego. Cal, has been
granted a leave Of absence he ar
rived here Wednesday to visit his
mother. only 20 learn that she is at
Rochester. MINI, recovering. from a
surgical operation His stay has been
extended so that he can see his moth
er before he boards ship
Cecil r Palmer has been assigned
to the cruiser Pueblo. Another broth
er, Philip A. Palmer. has been as
signed TO the cruiser san Diego.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
MOBILIZATION WILL OCCUR
ON SEPT. 10 AS PLANNED

Washington. D. c. Sept 13.-Mobi-
lizatiOn OF the 40 per cent quota OF
the national army viii proceed Sep
TENDER 19. according TO schedule, all
over the United States, the war de
partment announced today, except for
some OF the districts whose recruits
are assigned to Camp Dix Wright
stone. \ J.: Camp Meade. Admiral,
Nd. and Camp Upton Eaphank, l. !
Throughout the country the moblli-
zation will be in progress for five
days. one fifth Of the quota moving
dailv TO avoid Oyertaxing the rail-
roads.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
DEMING MAN PLANS RAILROAD
FROM COLUMBUS TO COLORADO

Deming, \. NJ, sept. IA rail-
road that viii cross all the counties in
western New Mexico from the Next
can border to the Colorado boundary
is projected by George Estes. Of this
city. who formerly was an attorney
in FL Paso. A Mexican extension OF
the road is also planned TO run from
Columbus over the old Mormon grade
by COlonia Dublan toward the states
Of Durango and Zacatecas. The
northern terminus Of the surveys
made is Pennington. y. n Right Of
way has been secured between Co
lumbus and Pennington, Mr.. Estes
said
The road. to be known as the Colo
RADIO. Columbus and Mexican. would
have a length in New Mexico OF $50
miles and would open an outlet for
the farms, fruit orchards and stock
ranges in san Juan county. which
are cut off from New Mexico by a
tedious route through Colorado,
would penetrate the traffic OF the
san Juan valley OF that state. coal
fields at Popolota and timber in the
White mountains. Points to be
touched by the rails would Tyrone.
MOgollon and Gallup
Mr. Estes claims the construction
of the road will be financed in New
York city by a bond issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
SOLDIERS shoot
OVER THE RIVER
Mrs. Max Weber Claims to
Have Been Fired on by
u. S. Patrols.

Airs. Max Weber. widow Of the for
mer German consul in Juarez, filed a
formal complaint with the military
authorities here Thursday. claiming
that American soldiers fired three
shots at her from the American side
OF the river as she was riding over
her farm, which is opposite Washing
ton park
An Investigation is being made by
the military. Mrs. Weber claimed she
saw one Of three soldiers fire at her.
claiming two Of the bullets passed
close over her head
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
Regiments eriers"
Learn War Yells and
Skill In "Fadeawdys'

one Of the regiments Of troops at
Fort Bliss viii be able 10 send over
the top" several units OF terriers
when the course OF training this out
fit is getting is finished The Ter
riers1 are being taught variety OF
yells calculated to strike terror TO
the Boches. as well as skill in plant
ing fadeaway" bombs in the enemy s
lines where they viii cause the great
est results
An FL Pasoan who has seen the
pIatoons training said II was an in
spfring sight to see the marathon
advances they make and TO hear me
fighting wells they utter, which. he
said. reminded him of a national
league game where all are down IN
the home stretch, except the runner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
EVERYTHING IS FORECAST

Washington. D. c., Sept 1S.-Addi-
tional congressional legislation for
government control OF the prices Of
virtually all commodities for the
period OF the war is recommended in
a referendum TO ascertain business
opinion on government price control
which was sent out today by the
chamber OF commerce Of the United
States TO business organizations
throughout the country.
Firty-five days are allowed for dis
cussiOn and a vote.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
6-FoOt Negro Trooper
OF 10Th Thanks Red
Cross Women For Lunch

why. Lawdy-to-g goodness. ladies'.
we wants TO 'spress our thanks fer
dis most Iaborste affaih; it's the fust
time in four year white women has
ever fed US. Yves suah some ticSledH
Standing six feet two, a negro
sergeant Of the. Tenth cavalry, with
his campaign hat in his hand. ad-
dressed the above remark TO Mrs b.
r. Jenkins and the members Of the
refreshment committee Of the Red
Cross at the union station Wednesday
afternoon after a trainload Of black
troopers had been given coffee and
sandwiches by the committee Part
Of the Tenth was en- route some
where east when the train stopped
for a short time.
''Say. mfstah." the big sergeant said,
as the negro troopers filed out the
depot gate. "dat was some eats and
Ne suttinly extends our most per
found thanks"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
CONFEREES START WORK
ON THE WAR TAX BILL

Washington. D. c. Sept 13.-Cou-
ferees on the S2.400.0OO.000 war tax
bill today began the task OF recon
Cling differences between the two
branches Of congress over the legis-
Iatfou House conferees were in
structed TO disagree TO all senate
amendments.
The chief difficulties ahead are over
the bills income, excess profits and
second class mail matter provisions.
Confidence is expressed on all sides
that an agreement will be reached
shortly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
TENTATIVE CONTRACTS MADE
FOR DESTROYER PROGRAM

Washington. D. c.. sept 13.--On the
expectation that congress viii appro-
pirate quickly the necessary 100000
900 for the great destroyer building
program. tentative contracts have been
drawn with the Cramps. the yards at
New York, Fore River. Newport News
and the Union IronwOrks at san
Francisco on a percentage basis not
vet fixed, with the understanding that
the full force Of the government Is
behind every concern 10 facilitate the
most rapid construction
All specifications have been agreed
upon and arrangements made for clos
ing subcontracts without delay
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
CAPT. M'LAUGHLIN Is SENIOR
INSTRUCTOR AT LEON SPRINGS

san Antonio, Tex. Sept. 13.-Capt
CIenard Mclaughlin, formerly with
the Seventh cavalry at Fort Bliss, has
been appointed senior instructor at
the Leon Springs officers training
camD. coming from Fort Logan H
Roots. Ark TO relieve Col. c H.
LAMA who has been assigned TO the
18th field artillery.
The two field artillery companies
at Leon Springs will be sent TO Fort
winfield Scott. Cal, at the end Of
this weeks training, to practice with
big guns
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
AUSTRIAN EMPRESS SAYS
HER SAY PLAINLY TO WILHELM

Geneva, Switzerland. Sept ia
dispatch from Innsbruck says the
Austrian empress has written a long
personal memorandum TO the German
emperor dealing with the coming
fourth winter OF the campaign
The empress exposes many facts
which have been hidden so far by
Vienna statesmen and diplomats. and
the memorandum Is reported TO be
a striking document
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
JAPANESE SHIPS MAY BE
TRANSFERRED TO ATLANTIC

washington, D. G, Sept 13.-Possl-
bilities OF a general reduction in
ocean freight rates on the Pacific
were discussed at a conference today
between viscount Ishii, head OF the
japanese mission, and chairman Hur-
leyaof the shipping board A propO-
sal TO transfer japanese tonnage to
transatlantic service also was taken
up.
The shipping board IS about TO re-
duce all freight rates charged by
American VESSELS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
HOLLAND OFFERS
USE Of BOATS
viii Help Our Coastwise
Trade If U. S. Allows
Her to Get Food.

washington, D. C.. sept. l9--JoosI
Van VoIlenhoven. head OF the Dutch
mission, conferred with food admins
traitor Hoover today on the food sit
uatiou in Holland and the status OF
Dutch ships loaded with foodstuffs
held in American ports.
The commission is expected to pre-
sent 2. new formal proposal offering
a Large amount OF tonnage for use in
American coastwise trade in exchange
for food shipments
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
Established
April. 1881.
AUTO GOES OVER CLIFF,
LANDS IN TREE; 5 ESCAPE

Carrizozo. y. ", Sept. 13.-Five oc-
cupants OF an automobile were carried
over a precipice on Nogal mountain
and escaped death by a narrow mar
gin. when the car lodged IN a tree
50 feet below. according 10 a report
received here But for the tree stop
ping the car, a fall OF nearly 400 feet
would have been the fate OF the car
and its occupants. IL is said Accord
ing TO the information received. the
car contained a Mr.. and Mrs. O'Neiu
and their baby and Mrs. ". P. Laugh
cry and her son. O'Neill was driving.
He was severely injured. but the other
occupants Of the car escaped with
bruises, il is said. The car was
brought back from its position in the
tree with a block and tackle.
Union barber IN Berlin. German axe
fighting hard 20 keep women out q che
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
GEN. RUCKlIAN TO FIT. SILL.

san Antonio. Tex. Sept l5--Gen-
John Ruckman. commanding the
southern department OF the army. ac-
con1panfed BY Col. Malvern Hill Bar
mum. has gone to Fort Sill, Okla, on
an inspection trip. It was not an
nounced whether Gen. Ruckman
would inspect the troops at FL Paso
and other posts in the department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
DOCTORS TNFRIENDLY TO
l. anE ANNA So q. 4 u

san Francisco. Cal. Sept Is. A
warning that doctors unfriendly to
the United States are administering
drugs to men called for the selective
draft army in efforts to secure ex-
emption on physical grounds, was
given today by Don s. Rathsun. spe-
cial agent OF the department OF JUS
tice TO local exemption boards
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
c,pT nROwDFR no TRAVIS.

CaDf. H \. BTOWuer. QudfItI ms =
reserve corps. who has been cashier
and credit man for the c. IT. Finley
company for some time, Is in uniform
and under orders TO proceed to Camp
Travis, san Antonio. TO take up his
duties in the cantonment there. He
expects TO leave soon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
Russ NAVY To COOPERATE
WITH ELECTS OF ALLIES

Washington. D. c. Sept. 1S.-Co-
operation OF the Russian navy with
the allied fleets Will be discussed by
the naval commission from Russia
presented to secretary OF the navy
Daniels today and headed BY vice ad-
miral Koltscnak-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
SAYS Ell PASOANS WORKING
LIKE TROJANS IN CAMP

writing to J. n Cunningham, Of
the Paso del Norte hotel. from the
training camp at Leon Springs. Tom
Baird. Of this city. stated the men in
the Officers reserve camp are work
ing like Trojans. '"rhe work IS GER
tainlv hard and many men who are
not able TO stand the grind are drop
ping out" he wrote. Others are be-
ing dismissed All the FL Pasoans
are working hard for commissions
and soon hope to see active service"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
Corn Pain
Stopped Quick

Corns Lift Right Off with @Gets-It''
Blessed relief from corn pains is
simple as A B c with "Gets-IL"
When you've been Iimping around
for days trying TO get away from
4 heart-drillinE corn or bumpy cal
lus, and everything you've tried has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
Fancy AIfalfa seed

Weite or call for sample and price
on our extra fancy new crop Alfalfa
Seed. FL PasO seed Co., 525 E san An
tonic St Just below Court HOUSE
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13

onlv made 10 worse, and then you
put some "Gets-It' on and the pain
eases. right away, and the corn peels
right off like a banana skin
amt IL a grand and heavenly feel
ing7"
~Gets-It" has revolutionized the
corn history Of the world. Millions
use IL and IL never falls Ladies wear
smaller shoes and have paiu-free feet
We old fellows and young fellows for
get our toes and feel frisky as colts.
Everybody with a corn or callus needs
.'Gets-It" We viii all walk about
and enjoy ourselves as we did without
corns. Get a bottle today from your
druggist. or sent on receipt Of price
bv u. Lawrence g. Co, Chicago. Ill,
CSC is all you need TO pay--rAdv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13

Gov. Lowden has said drastic meas
ures would be taken 10 control the
situation and martial law is spoken
OF as a possibility.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
GUARDS To BE BROKEN Up
As LITTLE As POSSIBLE

washington, D. G. Sept Ike
newed assurance that national guard
units will be broken up as little as
possible in the army reorganization
was given today by the war depart
ment. It was explained that IN many
cases II viii be necessary TO change
the status or unity OF organizations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13

1t pays to paint with Fatton's Sun
Proof Paints. Lander Lumber CO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13
BANKING BY MAIL

bAVhIIVU NIf1LL
sent 10 US
accounts by mail card will bring il
operate the State Of
& TRUST COMPANY
PasO.
crest Paid On
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-13

Union barber In Berlin. Germany. axe
gh-inE hard 20 keep women out o. che