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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

~OOD roads in Texas are not 50
far distant-lf the war does not
- knock this and other progress
slve features galley west as some fear
for the state now has a highway
commission and is able to cooperate
with and receive aid from the federal
government.
Just what sort OF aid the United
States can give is set forth in a letter
by Capt J. D. EaDntleroy, district en-
gineer in the Office OF good roads for
the United states 4 copy OF Capt.
Fauntleroy's letter has been received
by chairman Adrian Pool and the
committee on automobiles and good
roads OF the chamber OF commerce.
anticipating that, as soon as the
Texas Highway commission is or
ganizeds IL will be urged by various
counties and districts for the appor-
tionment Of state aid. and also that it
viii receive many requests for federal
aid TO be used in the improvement OF
local highways, II seems to me advis-
able to make clear Just how federal
aid monies Will be allotted for high
way Improvement" says the letter.
The United States government can
not take the Initiative in the matter
the use OF federal aid. 1t is required
by law that tfk state highway COM
mission shall recommend to the de-
partmeut OF agriculture the roads on
which federal aid monies are desired,
and It then rests with the office Of
public roads and rural engineering,
acting as the agent OF the secretary OF
agriculture to make necessary inspec-
tons 10 see whether the roads recon-
mended are eligible for governmest
aid.
1T should be borne in mind that the
federal aid funds are to be used TO-.
the improvement Of roads over which
the United States mails now are OF
may hereafter be carried This means
that the federal aid monies will be
approved only upon those roads over
which rural Iree delivery routes now
exist o. viii be established in the
near future or over roads trayersed
by United States Star routes. or which
will n the near future become Star
routes
TT is. therefore. hoped that county
and other local officials applying for
federal aid viii bear this limitation
in mind, and will not apply FOR fed
eral aid on any roeGs which are not
either rural free delivery routes or
Star routes, unless such roads, in all
probability, will become either rural
delivery routes or Star routes upon
the completion OF the proposed I'M
provements.
There seems 20 be a widespread
rniSconceptiOn IN parts OF Texas re-
garding the Socalled national high
ways in that many people believe
that, because a road has been desig-
mated as a national highway by the
National Highway association, II nee
essarily will receive government aid
As a matter OF fact. many miles OF
these socalled national highways
are through mountainous or desert
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
nEFENDs FIREMEN.

Editor E. Paso Herald:
IN Justice to the fire department. /
feel constrained TO write letter for
publication.
was next door TO the one which
burned on the night Of May l.
To the credit Of the soldiers, VIII
say they arrived early on the scene
and rendered prompt and valuable
service, but the firemen also arrived
promptly and did everything within
their power TO keep the flames con-
fined to the one dwelling The frtc-
ton between the soldiers and the
firemen was due 70 the former ques-
tioning the authority OF the fire chief.
Seeing trouble threatening among
the recruits. I told them that the au-
thority of the chief must be recog-
nized, otherwise there could be no
system in fighting fires; that his word
as to the fighting OF a fire must be
final and observed by everyone help
ing. We appreciated the assistance
OF the military. but il is to the fire
department that people look TO pre-
vent fires from spreading.
Some of the soldiers wanted to push
over the walls OF the destroyed dwell
ing, but the chief would not permit il
because the standing walls would
keep the cinders and embers from
spreading and causing other damage
Before the chief left. he came to ne
and asked 4 someone could watch the
ruins awhile to see that no sparks
were blown away. and expressed him
self as desiring 20 stay as long as
that the criticisms made Of the fire
department on this occasion are en-
tirely without foundation.
Volney 3. Leonard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
By J. d. PONDER.

1881 \ few months later. T. VI
Conklin erected a little two story
brick building on san Antonio street
Ryan's drug store.
Last Friday mayor Davis and the
aldermen were down on West San An
tonic street watching the fire depart
ment eXtinguish a fire which was trv-
ing to destroy an old adobe house set
ing several feet below the grade OF
the street II probably never occurred
to the city officials that thew were
watching the burning Of one OF the
Oldest houses in FL Paso and a house
with a criminal record.
Another Old House Has Historv.
Horace Blum remembers that in
1888 he lived near that old house and
used 10, when a boy, play around IL.
and he frequently peeped IN and saw
Lopez, the notorious counterfefter- in
the house coming silver dollars and
halves He didn't know then that Lo-
PEI was DOING anything wrong One
day he saw Lopez bury something in
the yard which he thinks were co11n-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
Corner Saloon First Brick Business House
Priority Established By Old Time Tragedy

X EVERAL days ago several Of,
timers were disputing as TO
- which was the first brick hbuse
erected in Il Paso. and had about
I agreed that the State National bank
building was the first brick business
house 10 be completed in FL Paso,
when George Look came forward
with a statement that ". ]. Jewels
old Parlor corner, on San Antonio
and Ell Paso. was the first brick
building
Tragedy Fixes Date.
Air. Look remembered that the
brick for the old Parlor saloon had
been hauled and piled up on the
northeast corner Of San Antonio and
FL PasO streets and that cOnsta BILE
Johnson was sitting on the brick
when he was killed. and all agreed
that Johnson was killed before the
State National bank building was
erected.
Stoudenmeyer had just been ap-
pointed town marshal and he and
because Stoudenmeyer would not give
the constable the Keys 10 the town
jail. Johnson was sitting on the
brick with his shotgun beside him. He
saw Stoudenmeyer and Doc" Cum
mings coming toward him on san An
tonic street and when they were so
feet from him he raised his gun and
fired at them
The load or buckshot passed be-
tween the two men. touching only
their clothes. Instantly Stouden-
meyer and Cummings drew their pis-
tolls and opened fire on Johnson each
flrinS-tour shots. Johnson was killed
before he could fire q second time.
saloon Finished First
The Parior saloon was compisted
ahead OF the state National bank and
was therefore tho first b-ick buildinS
II Paso knew. The State National
bank building was put un in Aprff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

LaFonette and Bryan are conspicu-
Gus by their silence But then the
country can well afford to have more
Of that-Milwaukee Sentinel
Even II there hadn't been any war
probably a majority OF the June brides
of last year would have become nurses
this year.-Galyeston News
The brotherhood Of man idea would
get along faster II the doctrine meant
giving OF good 10 others instead Of
standing in the receiving line
Houston Post
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

place and I believe the Carranza
government will be able to handle
the situation and bring peace and
prosperity out OF chaos"
=
cts certainly about time that some
action should be taken in FL Paso 10
regulate the price Of foodstuff,'
said George L Pennywirt, Of Chicago.
Hotels and restaurants here are
now charging 10 cents for bread and
butter. No other hotels or restau-
rants IN the country that I have Wis
tied are making such a charge Then.
too. the price OF food in hotels and
restaurants in this city Is higher than
that charged in the larger hotels OF
Chicago, St Louis and New York"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
nErEcmyFs AND ExA1Is.

biSDGes AL4A-s MAY o
Editor Fl Paso Herald;
Just a few lines in regard 20 the
civil service examination that IS now
gripping your city detective depart
nent-
The ability OF a man TO climb a
creased pole or jump over six foot
tape does not in any way indicate he
will make 2 good detective. A good
detective IS born and not made by a
civil serviVe examination a detec-
tive must be a lawyer, scientist and
philosopher, as well as a policeman.
These qualifications are found in
small men as well as large and the
department should not be hampered
in the selection of men who can per-
form the work
New York has abolished the physi-
cal stadard OF the detective bureau
and il is true IN other cities. Men
Of small stature often prove better
detectives than the large, and in any
event will show up equally good.
Trusting no one viii steal the fire en-
CINE from the police station, I am,
4 Pinkerton Man.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
(BY H. S. h

at the principles upon which this government was estab
lished and by virtue Of which it stands.
Such practices occurred Corpus Christi and
apois Chicago and New York and other cities They
have been all too N FL PaSo There is evidently
need for publication, such publication brings
But not the necessary purifier such these
Rather speedy prosecutions and prison with
alternative of fines needed Let Az good
example for the rest of the country TO fofA>v.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
The Battle Call


NA( double
enlisted?
yOu2 you gon bury
parting persisted
song story glory you'll Adnn
youthe Big strong
fted. haven't enlisted?
Copyright by George Matthew Adans MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
As TOM HOOD MIGHT HAvI

With muscles weary and worn.
Knee deep in the Sputtery mud
4 man stood with a hoe in hi. mftf
And sang the song of the spud:
is hoe. hoe hoe
TIL the rows have all been dug,
Then n losing fight from morn till
light
With the rude and rapaeiouS bug.
It's oh TO be in the Jug
With the guys that burgIe and rob
And deal hard knocks TO the pile Of
rocks
II this is a gentleman's job.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
Two Daring Officers.

I T0ME day the American people may give to a yCung
naval lieutenant the title of 'the who hit fIst.'
- He Is the commander of the naval gun the
American liner Mongolia credited with having successfully
sheled German submarine at 1000 yards with only the
perscope for target HonOrs viii be awarded him in
this country when his name, not published for h9
that it would especially expose him to cruel Gtnan
prisals, is proclaimed
For the present he must remain man of mystery but
things about him be told. He of the first
junior officers Of the navy to apply for assignment to
mand gun crew On an American merchantmen. He was
appointed to the naval academy from Massachusetts,
1908, commissioned in 1907 and took postgraduate
course at the academy gunnery and engineering He
the author of handbook on engineering which has received
considerable commentator He is studious scientific
young man, who would scarcely be singled of
crowd to perform daring exploit.
Far more likely it that the commander of the Nh
goiia himself would have performed such feat had he
Rice Who though only 20 years old, has commission
captain IN all the waters OF the world He quarter
master the scoutshp Harvard in 1ses and it he
who wigwagged admiral Sampson that the Spanish fleet
was coming out Of Santiago harbor.
lew years ago, when the Mongolia plying the
Pacific from San Francisco to Japanese ports Capt Rice
during typhoon the Yellow which blew the Mon
goa violently about exhibited great daring rescuing
the Japanese of sampan which had overturned in the
gale and result Of his brave act he decorated by
the mikadO.
The Mongolia was only recently transferred from the
Pacific the Atlantic and the submarine shooting occurred
her third tTp Since the navy department has
allowed the ships exploit known public interest
VIII be keen In seeing whether the Mongolia viii continue
to survive the dangers Of the barred bone 1t is certain
that VIII atop as long as an ntrepid
commander and quick shooting naval lieutenant can keep
her there.
In exhOrting his subjects reduce their bread con-
sumption king can always produce better Impression
by announcing that he has first applied the advice to
himself.
Germany nay not consider herself at war with the
United States but from the way she destroys our armed
ships, It is mighty hard to see the distinction.
Col Roosevelt Is better known for his energy and en-
huSiasm than for the moderation and self control ne
urges upon the Russian people
As befts leader IA time of war; president Wilson has
discarded golf clubs and become the man horseback
The last thing man desires TO his previous
years bundle of rent receipts
In peace in war the Lord loveth cheerful scrapper
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Thomas Davis, \ contractor OF this
city. left last night for a short visit 10
Beaumont, Texas.
Mrs Z. G. Carpenter left last even
ing for her husbands ranch near
Toyah, where she Will make her fu-
ture home.
Miss Marguerite Mott. who has been
visiting Mrs J. \ Rawlings for some
months, left last evening for her
home in Kansas City.
Mss Nellie Payne left last evening
Tor her home in Kansas City, after
having spent the winter here with the
family OF Judge 4 NJ Walthau
\ new brick building IS to be built
on South Stanton street by c. D.
Freeman
The city council met last night and
transacted lot Of business, mostly
IN the line OF routine work, but no
ponce appointments were made. All
Of the aldermen were present except
Geo. Look. who is out Of the city. The
council decided 70 20 after the Door
telephone service IN the city. a written
report by the COMMITTEES denounced
the telephone company in no re-
stricted terms.
a meeting Of the directors Of the
Country club viii be held this after
noon at o'clock to discuss plans for
the future Tney have decided to give
up the idea OF Washington park and
near there.
Postmaster T. B. olshausen has re-
celved an invitation to attend the
Texas State Postmasters' convention
at Marlin on the 18th and 18th of
June, but viii be unable to 20 on ac-
count Of the shortage Of help at the
postoffice.
Fourteen cars OF fat beef cattle
were received in Fl Paso TO-DAY from
Mexico for F'enchler brothers. for dis
trioution in the surrounding section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
But There's No Hurry 4bout n

OF course, II eth, lost province OF
New Mexico" is res ored to Mr.. Car
ranza's republic We can change the
name Of our new battleship.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
II VIII Seem More Natural.

We wonder If the golfers who are
farming their course have caddy boys
following them around to carry the
hoes and spading forks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
MORE Truth
Iva Than Poetry
By JAMES J. MoNTAGF
Economy First.

Let's delay the purchase Of our new
straw hats till We find out whether
We will be wearing steel helmits this
summer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Can il be possible that the linden
burg line is the same kind OF a line
as the equator?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
ETen If You,re NatnsaIIy sympnthrtic.

somehow, you juSt can't feel sorry
for the food speculator who loses a
million dollars because Of the Iikeli-
mood OF government control.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
Big. But Not Prohibifory.

Why talk OF peace at any price
when We can secure Il for seven bill
lion dollars?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

The gun that sunk 4 German sub
marine had been named Teddy
Roosevelt The colonel got into the
way. even II he had 20 do ir by rtoxv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Couldn't some way be FOUND TO pUt
all the food spectators in the first
lire trench.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

nisky IS 10 be made into high eX-
plosiyes. though II IS sufficiently
deadly IN its raw state.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Frettv NenrIv TIm..

We didn't start this war, but were
going to end II, il we can
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

We have been taken off the British
blacklist whichs IN view OF the fact
tnar we have undertaken nothing but
to win the war for her is really hand
some treatment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

As bets leader time of war, president Wilson Ia,
discarded golf clubs and become the man on horseback
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

IEhMAN PEitE IEtNI>.
Miami Ariz., May D.
Editor FL Paso Herald
] will be obliged il you viii answer
the following question: Did Germany
make a definite statement of any
terms on which she would make peace
with the allies; If so what were Jhey?
IL. c Savage.
mo Official statement OF peace
terms. acceptable 10 Germany has been
made public.-Editor.l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Longuemare left with her and will be
her guest for part Of the time. Mr..
Skaters venerable grandmother, who
has been here since December, also
left last evening for Chicago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Col Roosevelt better known for his energy and en-
huSiasm than for the moderation and self control hs
urges upon the Russian people
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
T ETTERS to THE
~ HERALD
GERlIAN PEACE TERMS.

fAII communications must bear the sig
nature OF the writer. but the name VIII be
withheld Il rsQuested.l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

The last thing a desires to see Is his previous
years bundle of rent receipts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

In peace as in waI the Lord IOveh cheerful seEapper
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

Germany may not consider herself at war with the
United States but from the way she destroys our armed
ships, It IS mighty hard to see the distinction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
"A Years Ago Today
From The Herald Of this
- \ Date, 1905.

RS H. D. SLATER left last
NJ night for Washington. D. c, 70
l. = visit her parents. Miss Marie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

In exhoring his subjects to reduce their bread con-
uInption, king always produce better impression
announcing that he has first applied the advice to
imself
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08

II this is a gentleman's job.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-08
Getting Federal
Conditions Under

.OOD roads in Texas are not 50
- far distant-lf the war does not
- knock this and other progress
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-11-07
COUNTY NEWS
WINTER HARBoR.


Richard Farrar has opeped hi. ha.h..
shop for the winter.
Dr. A. e. Small and George Phillips OF
Bangor were rece mt visitors here.
The annual grange fair will be held this
month, the date to be announced later.
Alice Gerrish and sybil Hammond who
are teaching at Gouldsboro spent the
weekend at home.
One Of John Hancock's horses received
bad cut last W eek while EMPLOYED on
the State road.
Mrs L. Z. Hamilton Of Prospect Harbor
was recent guest OF her daughter. Mrs.
Charles Grover.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Guptill and daagh-
ter will motor to Norridgewock for a
visit with relatives.
Everett orcutt has purchased an auto
mobile. He and his family will 90 to
East Bucksport for the inter.
MIR. and Mrs. Nathan Sargent have
gone to Milbridge, where Mr.. Sargent
has employ ment for the winter.
Capt. II. z. Tracy, Engineer Frank
Davis and Vernon Sargent, all OF the U.
>. ). patrol Cherokee, were weekend
guests at their homes here.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Miner were recent
guests OF the j. S. Braggs, while packing
their household goods preparatory to
moving TO Caribou. They carry with the m
the best wishes OF the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah Leighton and
children are visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Leighton, at Mark island.
From there they will go to Bath for the
winter.
At a recent meeting OF Rubie chapter,
0. +. s., pleasant surprise was rendered
Rev. NJ. c. Miner and wife, when they
were presented with purse Of S12 by the
chapter. Refreshments were served and
pleasant hour enjoyed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Pendle-
ton Childs were held at the Baptist
church Wednesday afternoon. The
many floral offerings showed the esteem
in which she was held. Rev. f. 8. Drew
Of Harrington conducted the services,
assisted by Rev. NJ. L. Miner. Mrs.
Childs leaves mother, several sisters, a
brother, husband and three small chill
dren, to whom the sympathy OF the
community is extended.
Nov. 5. s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-11-07
Ltgai Noilrfs.


To all persons interested in either OF the es-
tates hereinaftes named
At q probate court held at Ellsworth, IN and
Tor the county OF Hancock; on the eign
teenth day Of October, in the year OF our
Lord oue thousand nine hundred and seven
teen, peing an adjourned session OF Inc
October, .. d. 1917. term OF SAID court.
THE following matters having been pre-
seuted for the ac'ion thereupon herein
after ipdicAi ed, 1t is bereby ordered: TnAt
notice thereof be given to all person inter
ested. by causinga copy OF this order to pc
published three weeks successfully In the
EIlsworth American, newspaper published
A. Ellsworth, in said county, that they may
an near at probate court to be held al ELS
worth. ON the thirteenth day OF November. .,
1917 at ten Of tne clock In the forenoon,
and be heard thereon II they see cause
Maria w. Lowell. late II Bucksport. In said
county, deceased. A certain instrument por-
norting to be the last will and testament OF
said dec ased together with pe,i, ion for pro-
trix without giving bond, presented oy MARY
a Patcn. the eye cutrix therein named.
Asoph 8. Lowell. late OF Bucksport, IN sala
county deceased. First and mai account OF
MARY 4 Patch. administratrix. hitd Tor set
Frsa u. Reed, late Of Brooklin. In said
county, deceased. First account Of Ciaud l..
Rad al mill istrator filed for settlement.
w,,ne,s BERTRAND q. CLARK. Judge Of
ss,d Court at Ellsworth. this eightt entn
day of DC .ober, in the year OF our Lore one
thousand nine hundred and seventeen.
Roy @. HAIHEs, Register.
a i1e . as..sst:-RoY 9. HArsss, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-11-07
FRANKLIN.

Miss Beulah Tracey is at home from
Bar Harbor.
Miss Koch is holding evangelistic meet
ings at North Franklin this week.
at the grain store, the past two weeks.
Mrs. Carroll Biaisdeil of Newport is Wis
Ting her parents, W. E. Bragdon and
wife.
Miss Gertrude Bragdon Of Lamoine has
opened millinery rooms at Mrs. Hannah
Doyle's.
Mrs. Jennie Hartwell OF Bar Harbor
has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Daniel
era btree.
The Methodist and Baptist churches
will conduct union services on alternate
Sunday evenings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gray have moved
to their new home, the house recently
vacated by II. &. Bunker.
The primary classes OF the Methodist
Sunday school held social at the church
vesrry Saturday afternoon. Thursday
evening the senior classes will have a
socis. at tue vestry.
EDWARD phd rps has bought Mrs. Mary
A Bra2oon's hone al hyened. Mrs.
Bragdon he's bought and vii. soon occupy
the Fred Donneil home. MIR. Donnen
will move 10 his new home, formerly
owned by o. calvin Havey.
Nnv A X.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-11-07
NORTH BROOKLYN.

Hartwell Candage has purchased ne W
automobile.
William Hale has position as foreman
in a canning factory in Union.
Miss Lucia X. Pea body closed her sum
mer cottage here, and left Monday for
Boston. She is the last OF the summer
people to 90.
Charles Sherman and wife have closed
uGroyehurst,"and left Monday for Seattle,
Wash. TO spend the winter with their
son, who is IN business there.
Nov. s. AENoPHoN.