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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
MUCH
MORE FOR CARS
L Locomotives Also Much
More Expensive; Santa
Fe Buys Equipment.

amarillo. Tex. July lit IS am
uouuced that the Santa Fe viii spend
millions iu new equipment for it's
system. r. g. Parker. of Amarillo,
general manager of western lines,
said. -Our road proposes to maintain
and even increase it's efficiency Con-
tiuuinE. Nr. Parker said There has
been much complaint about car short
age. The Santa Fe has ordered $500
new freight cars that are 10 De de-
livered iu the next three months This
includes 1910 coal cars. 4ltu STOCK
cars. 500 refrigerator cars and 500
tank cars IL takes engines go move
trains. $50 We have ordered $50 loco
motives. so t1 be delivered In August.
55 before January 4. and 90 ia 1915
days of rising prices goes without
saying The $500 cars ordered today
cost Ss.tlU.N0u- We pay today S-5uo
for coal cars that WEE bought for
Sl2s5 in 1918. and stock cars at $1,000
that cost SluS9 in 1916
The Santa Fe is paying $6,50o,Q00
for the 1870 engines or $4,000 apiece
lu 1915 We bought the Identical en-
CINE for Sa3,-6I each The p bag
gage cars just ordered cost $l5.51U
each as against S10,2S7 in 1914 The
ten passenger cars today cost S2o,53s
each as against S16.152 in 1914.
This total equipment Just ordered
means an outlay in cash OF Sl5,s52,esl-
The santa te believes that in this
emergency OF the United States that
the road should keep its equipment
mp TO the highest standard and main
tain its efficiency
The headquarters. Of the western
lines are also increasing their
quarters in Amarillo. An addition 20
the general office building is under
construction at cost Of 100000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

~ HE three charming daughters OF
Mr.. and AIRS. ~ B. Davis, who
L are Mrs Lee Orndorff. AIRS.
Olive Davis Simpkins. and Miss Hazel
Davis. are all eligible TO the Daugh-
tiers Of 1872, by descent from two dis
tinct lines OF ancestry Mr.. Davis's
grandfather. Benjamin Adsit. was
made a lieutenant by Gov. Daniel d.
Tompkins. OF New York, in the war
OF 1912. This was Mr.. Davis's
mothers father, and his commission
is still preserved I'm the Davis home
on Rio Grande street
on his fathers side, his grand
father also served in the war. and
when he felt il his duty TO go. his
only hesiJanry was for his wife, TO
whom he was greatly attached, and
whom he would have TO leave with
"a large family OF children. After
talking it over with her, at last he
said. But what viii you do for fuel
she replied: oh bye and bye the
bark will peel from the trees. I can
burn that and we shall get along"
This brave and patriotic reply is
an fveufrarfon TO the women of what
we shall later remember as the war
The daughters of Mr.. Davis will
eli Join the National Society OF the
found TO be others who are eligible
and interested. q charter chapter viii
later be organized in FL Paso-
Mrs David HolEuin and Mrs O. A.
Critchett. Of FL Paso, are already
members Of The order
The library Of the Equal Franchise
league has just been presented with
its first made in FL Paso book by
the author, Mrs Lizzie AVirett. who
aH- Fn-= a
has most OF friends here. She has
spent a life time as a musician, and
is held IN affection by many as
having laid the foundation of Nellie
May BOwen's musical career but not
so many knew that Mrs. AVlretr had
an avocation as well as vocation
However. here is this book TO prove
1t. published i'm her 63rd year, just
for private circulation among her
friends Mrs. Avirett is admitted 10
the entire southwest and for great
many years taught .. largely attended
class OF adults in the First Presby-
terrain Sunday school
The book is entitled "a Memory
Review Of Prophetic interpretation
by p. < o. watson" Nj Watson was
a TuruersvilIe, Texas, man, now de-
ceased. and Baptist minister IN
addition 20 the review OF M Wat
sons book. which is out Of print the
volume preserves several papers writ
ten bv Mrs. Avirett for different local
clubs. and reprints several articles
which appeared originally In the II
Paso Herald. one chapter, entitled
THE Beast" deals with the place Of
the present war in Bible prophecies;
others are The Antichrist,' The
BibTe and the Creeds," and articles
on three Of the distinctive teachers
Of modern times, Mrs Eddy. pastor
Russell. and Billy Sunday
Mrs Avi-ett was for many years
associate vice president OF the Texas
Music Teachers association and in
1905 was the only representative from
Texas 10 the Music Teachers N2-
tfouaI association, which met in New
YORK CITY. Mrs Aviretts only son,
Abby De Avirett. well known IN Fl
Pse6 inherited her talent and com
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

Your habys happy cOO-Ing-and
perhaps his life-depends on his
health and comfort through the sum
mer- Most mothers appreciate the alb
solute necessity OF bodily cleanliness
both inside and QUITO tne little
one Most Of baby's ailments start
from his tender stomach. therefore
babies and small children should be
fed only the simplest and purest Of
foods always. IN case Of even q
slight illness call a doctor If the
doctor prescribes for your child send
us your prescription and rest assured
it viii be filled accurately Of the
purest and freshest Of drugs For
both baby's and mothers comfort we
have pure soaps, talcums, and hun
dreds Of other toilet requisites OF
merit We also have any Of the
standard baby foods stop I'm or phone
any OF our three stores
scott White and Company.
Mills Bldg Roberts Banner Bldg.
3lA san Francisco St.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
MOGOLLON MINES MAKE
DAILY ORE SHIPMENTS

1ToGoII0n. " H. July 14-Dalv
shipments Of ore are being made from
the Pacific. Little Charlie and John
son mines
The oaks company installed hoist
on the Central shaft during the week.
the head frame is uearin- completion
and sinking in for the general deveI-
opmeut Of the central group viii soon
be under way. Drifting is now being
done from the first level New ore
is being found iu the Maud s mine
and daily min runs are being made
The company also made Slfuuarr
from the Eberle mine during the
week
The district tonnage for the past
week amounted r1 $500 tons Active
geFe.onuenr work is being carried on
iu -ll the principal mines. The pres
emit price OF silver Isl the highest for
20 years or more. and lower grade ore
can now Bee handled at a profit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

"Cordova" stands for the most eX-
quisitely hand-modeled leather goods
produced. Each article is a master
piece Every detail of the craftman-
ship IS done BIZ hand The designs
are charmngly original and charac-
terized by distinction and refinement
The marvelous beauty Of their color
ings are too subtle TO describe.
Articles in c0rdova leather cover a
wide range. There are wOmen's hand
bags tra'a---s bags. sofa cushions.
cigarette cases, desk sets, bill books
and a hundred and one other articles.
In addition any leather article in any
design may Be made 20 order EN-
Quisite Cordora masterpieces are
worthy OF beiaE treasured. Ask to
see this unusual line on your next
visit TO the stoTs
W. T. HiEson COmpany-JeVvelers.
Mills and Lssa-On the Plaza-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
At THE SWIMMING POOL.

Editor Fl Pas0 Heraiu-
We talk Of civic pride and other
things Of benefit to the city of El
Paso. but nothing has happened for
many days that needs the city behind
il as badly as an incident at Wash
inEton park Thursday evening at the
bathing pool
A sunday school was having a lit
tie outing for ITS members and as
there are so few swimming pools IN
the city for children, the little girls
as well as some Of the older ones,
were allowed 10 go IN for a little
while. but it was not long before three
BOYS. % 10 Is years Of age, made
ready for a swim, their bathing suits
being porous knit underwear. One OF
II an used sticks 10 pin his nakedness
from view, one other using nothing
and said he didn't care, when he was
Not being able 10 find the park po-
Iiceman, they were ordered out Of the
pool by one OF the Sunday school
party. These boys were not Mexl-
cans.
If we are TO have this pool which
is certainly needed, there should be
some regulation as TO dress
A. Visitor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

g. p. Putnam. formerly city super
inteudeur of schools and a member OF
the executive committee Of the sum
mer normal said The normal school
work il the teachers college, as 7 uu-
derstaud 10 viii be under the charge
Of renowned educator who is due
here soon from the east and the teach
ers college viii give an entire four
years course Iu normal instruction
leading 10 q college diploma and a de-
Eree It VIII run all the year around
So that teachers can enter at any
time The work Of the college is co..
Crdinated with that Of the University
of Texas. with which 10 is affiliated
and has The same standing. its courses
OF studies having been arranged ac-
cord ne 10 the recommendation Of the
bureau OF standards Of United States.
so there is no excuse for any student
wishing TO go far away for education
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

The attructireness Of our engraved
wedding announcements. invitations
and visiting cards is wei worth the
difference ~ the cost Of ordinary
printing We know we can please
you Let Us snow you our many
styles FL Paso Printing Co, los Main
streef.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
e DOMESTIC MINING
COMPANIES CHARTERED

Santa Fe. ". A.. July 1f-DurinE
the past six months f9 domestic min
ms corporations filed ircorpora ton
papers with the state corporation
comm sion The total Capitalization
was sS4-I-s.1sa. Dos OF the companies
being capitalized at S1.01ope0 or
more
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

eral state legislatures OF Texas to
see the great need Of a normal school
I'm FL Paso. ] have gone into untold
correspondence and made iluumera b .e
visits TO the state capital The teach
ers' college fulflls wy ambition and
the ambition Of many teachers of the
southwest. as Be- offers training
school for teachers open all time of
the year for entrance and instruction.
1t is the 0penu- wedge towards
making Fl Taso the educational cen
ter of the southwest and 7 look to
see ft become pan American ia its
scope
The Road Prepared.
Doctor H. n. stark. treasurer OF the
executive committee. said
'lu turning over the normal school
work go the teachers COLLEGE Of the
College Of the City of II paso we are
doing our duty 90 the city and 90 the
southwest. We have pioneered the
way and now Jet the teachers college.
backed by the intelligent citizenship
Of FL Pas0 and the southwest do the
rest. The city Of Cincinnati found
that factories would NOT come 20 that
town because college advantages were
not offered 90 the sons and daughters
Of the factor officials and The factory
employees The city thereupou taxed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
You Move Wien You can $500.

II you are getting ready to move or
send your furniture to storage, teie-
phone 5000 Orr big padded moving
van Is the modern way 10 move
city Service Co.. II. ID. Camp, Mgr
Autos. Bagrare. Taxis.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

CHURCH SOCIETIES.
Editor FL Paso Herald
Customs change All the young
peoples societies used TO disbaud for
the summer as soon as vacation time
arrived The park and movies looked
more inviting than the church and
the faithful half dozen would finally
give up and disband- Then when au-
tumn came, iC took six months 10 set
started again. But all this has
changed. Most Of the societies strug-
gle right through the summer months
and find il pays Some Of the Christian
EudeavOr societies, EpwOrth Leagues
and B. Y. p. Us are actually planning
new work for the summer. such as
providing good, wholesome entertain
ment for the soldier boys
Anyone who is interested in this
work and has not planned TO attend
elsewhere, is cordially invited TO at
tend the Christian EndeavOr service
at the First Christian church 1t $50
Sunday evening
The topic for this evening is- God
Our Helper" Psalm 121-1-S. Every
body welcome
Eudeav0r Soldier.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

Early fan styles Of the latest de
signs IN satinz velours and French
felts arriving daily. ). ". Hale. EN-
elusive hilihery, 4IG y. oregon St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
TRAVELLING MEN
IN A NEW MOVE
Local Travellers Form As
ISOLATION Following the
Globe Conference.

temporary organization has been
effected by new association Of tray
cling men in Arizona. New Nfexi-, and
west Texas. with headouarrs-s in ID
t's'- The association. which has been
named the Ell Paso-Arizona-N
Mexico Travellers was formed by Is
men travelling out Of II Paso and had
IT'S inception iu an informal meetinz
OF some of the travellers in Globe.
ARR, recently. Il is planned 10 add
90 the membership and perfect or
--.it--.t ZION az meeting 90 be held
later DO TT Ias0- There are auD~uyf-
A.alriF 900 travelling men i'm the ter
llleFE covered. and iJ is expected TO
gather good portion OF these in Oh.
organization
Has - Organizers.
me 20 organizers of the ass0cia-
ton are Morton Levy. Il. ID.
Brown o. F. Mallady. j. j.. McC0urt.
d. d. - beWden, a.. W. Moss. Vivian
" ll-1n' Louis CrONtOu. Leo Gale. a.
A. Gossard. Willie Forbes. w o.. Ban
Semer. W. I'D. Shea. T.. T. Weber lack
a- gar {, Hal ID sharp. Charles
Iishon. Tommy sutton. r. B. Grace.
T. rank sweeney. Ross Jennings. james
J. D. Draper.
Temporary officers have been
chosen as follows Temporary presi-
dent Morton Levy. temporary treas
urer, r ID Brown, temporary secre-
tary, Frank SN eeney-
itself for a college and established and
maintained the College of the CITY Of
Cincinnati, with the result that those
factories that had refused 90 come TO
tne CITY changed their minds at once
ana came 10 Cincinnati Other factO-
rIrE followed their lead and tr1-e.r-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

portant branch Of the College Of the
City OF II Taso-"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

Indian Saszets-au makes-35c up
Beach's Art Saop, city Natl Bank
Bldg-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
T ETTERS to THE
IL HERALD
CHLRIH snCIETIEs.

Can communications must bear the sig
nature OF the writer but the name viii be
withheld u reQuested.p
Evening journal., 1917-08-03
SHIP board MOVES
TO SEIZE TONNAGE
Need of Vessels in TranSat-
lantic Service Forces Com
Wandering Plan
JAPAN'S STEEL
TRADE IS CUT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-lrhe impera-
tive need Of ships in the transatlantic
service was disclosed yesterday in ln-
dications hat the Shipping Board is
preparing TO commander all Ameri-
can tonnage and in an order issued
by President Wilson which has the
effect OF cutting of steel exports TO
Japan unless Japanese vessels are di-
veriod TO war uses.
The Shipping Board probably will
announce a communicating program
within a few days 10 viii call for
The requisitionihg OF ships under an
thority recently given TO the Prcsi-
dent by Congress and probably viii in
clude arrangements for turning the
vessels back TO their owners for ac-
tual operation. Tho government it
is said. has no desire to operate the
vessels ITSELF but through control OF
charters can direct trade routes and
at the same time can lower ocean
freight rates.
Coastwise tonnange and vessels TAX
en- Off South American runs to be put
to carrying supplies 10 Europe prob
ably would be replaced in large part
by neutral ships. A resolution pend
ing IN Congress, drawn by admins
tration officials. would permit ves-
sells OF foreign registry TO ply be-
tween American ports
The British and American Govern
monts have about reached an agree
ment for a join. control OF all the
worlds tonnage and The Shipping
Boards move toward Communicating
Is preliminary stcp in that arrange
ment. Under the plan the United
States would operate most of the neu-
trail tonnage and Great Britain would
have allied ships under It's control.
The arrangement would be used also
TO bring down freight rates.
Great Britain, IL was learned is
about ready TO recall British ships
that have been put at the disposal OF
her allies. Continued sinhngs are said
90 have made 1t necessary that every
Butish-Nessel be used in supplying the
British people and armies.
The Presidents instructions. which
viii bring Japanese ships into tho At
lantic. were issued to the division RI
export licenses and provide that no
steel or iron products shall go 10 al
lied countries unless thoy are TO be
used for actual war purposes. or will
contribute directly 10 prosecution OF
the war Japan has been a large
buyer of American ship plates and
has been building up great merchant
heet About per cent. Of her tom
mage is I'm tho Atlantic and tho re-
malnder Is carrying I'acifc cargoes AZ
extremely high rates.
The shipping Board has Just put
into operation its control over coast
wise freight rates and will begin with
In a short time 20 hear complaints. II
has no power 10 fix rate schedules, but
on complaint can order specific rate
cuts n they are found discriminatory.
Evening journal., 1917-08-03
SURVEY OF PIER
Possibilities
IS latest MOVE
Continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page.
cation will take several months in or
der TO post the harbor board and the
citizens OF Wilmington as well on the
business and earning possibilities Of
such an enterprise.
Tho results OF such a study have
an impOrian. bearing on the type OF
wharf 10 be adopted and the develop
ment of terminal warehouses on
heavily constructed piers, or as an al
Tentative prOopsit on. az the rear OF
piers thereby permitting lighter and
more economical construction OF the
mors proper.
Based upon tho extended Inquiries
of me Harbor Board affecting Mr.
Richardson and his past work il is
the be iei OF the board thar Mr. Rich
ardsOn lis as we'll qualified as anybody
wf0 could be secured from broad and
practical eNper ence as business
man in making a survey OF this ma
ture.
For twelve years Mr.. Richardson
was connected with several OF the
large railway sys ems OF tho South
as general agent IN the freight de-
partmout
From 1908 to 1913 he was secretary
OF the Board OF Trade OF Jacksonville
Florida During this time the cnem-
bership OF the board increased from
four hundred 10 over one thousand
He was also appointed secretary Of
the Rivers and Harbor Committee.
which was instrumental in having a
special session Of the Legislature OF
Florida called to pass a bill enabling
the City of Jacksonville TO borrow
one and one-half million dollars for
construction and operation OF muni-
cipal docks and terminals The mat
er wac submitted TO the voters and
Mr. Richardson had chorge OF the
publicity canpaign 20 work up senti-
men. I'M favor OF the loan Result
showed over sevoniy-hye per cent
Of the electorate voting and over 10
pcr cent voted I'm favor of the loan.
In 1914 Mr. Richard7on became gen-
oral European agen. for the Southern
Settlement and Development Com-
many with headquarters In London !
While with THIS company he made |
trps through Canada Pacific Coast
district and Canal Zone, studying
conditions -Nar put an end 20 the
company's plans for colonizing the
South and position OF European !
agen had so be abandoned
Since that time he has been en-
nloyed as special representative OF |
the Board of Por. Commissioners OF I
Jacksonville on some special publicity I
work presenting the advances Of /
The port 10 tho public and large ship T.
Dors. railroads etc. While engaged /
on this work he made several trips (
through The Southern States giving
addresses before commercial bodies.
rotary clubs etc.
Evening journal., 1917-08-03
Thief Gets 81 IN
four HOUSE RAIDS
IContinued IRON First pageJ

iAoNliHutu Nlon flaSl GdHe.J
William r.. White. Entrance to the
White homo was made through a rear
window and the downstairs was
searched thoroughly, 81 in cash be-
ing taken from this house.
The robber made several other at
tempts to enter houses in the neigh
borhood but finding no open win
dows. he went to the home OF John
Godfrey. No. 2203 West street and
TO the home Of George +. Kolb, No
2205 West street, where entrance
was effected through the removal Of
screen windows. Nothing Of value
was taken from these properties.
The visit OF the robber TO the
houses was not known until this
morning when the occupants on aris-
ing found their rear doors open and
the contents Of their sideboards and
kitchen closets scattered about. The
police were notified and within a
short time Sergeant Of Detectives
Green was on the scene and had
measured footprints OF the thief
which we're found in the soft mud in
the yards So far the police have
made no arrests but they say they
have several cues.
Evening journal., 1917-08-03
GOVERNMENT bureau
GEIl PLACES FOR many

In report 20 Mayor John w. Law
ION. A. G Beckhart. ac,ing director
,f employment. Zone OF Delaware,
Nth Offices at Sixth and King streets.
'aid
During The month Of June. 1917.
be local Offices received 40 requests
Tor help calling for an indefinite
humber OF workers OF an classes. The
humber Of persons applying for em-
ployment were 226; OF these 2li were
directed 20 employment. and 1913 were
actually employed. During the year
,nded juno 30. 1917. this branch re-
,eived 349 applications for help OF
All classes. calling for an indefinite
1untcr OF work people sos persons
dled applications for employment
l.4if were directed thereto. and pa
we're actually employed
"a summary or activities OF the
United States Employment ServicC
FOR the month of June 1917. nhiG
include the above figures and those
OF Zone pennsylvania. Delaware
nna Wes. virginia.. shows that o..
s59 applications FOR help were ne
ccivcd calling for as 124 persons
AZ 0S7 applications for employment
we're fled 40 SSt being directed to
employment. and 80 053 were actually
employed Of whom 2.762 were fe-
males
"With tho beginning OF the current
fiscal year. July 1. the STATE OF Della
ware was created a separate zone OF
he United states Emp oyment Ser
vice with headquarters at Whining
ton as heretofore. ihe present officer
in charge beng designa ed acting
director of employment This change
is due 20 the great demands on this
scry &c part cularly In ihe present
emergency
Evening journal., 1917-08-03
STOCK DIVIDENDS
SHOWN IN ANSWER
Confinuod from wrist Paro

bonds were sold and the amount OF
the receipts attributable to the 4. c.
DUPONT stock SIS 81 ,297 .5640S.
r. =. duPonts answer shows that DE
received bonds attributable 90 the +. G.
DUPONT stock 30 the amount of 50. AIS,
625ll lie sold these Tor s. POS, $1,000.
and has no bonds remaining.
lammot iuPont received bonds at
tributable 10 the n. c. DUPONT stock
amounting TO 5000 569l3. lie scld bonds
of thc par value of $500 5O0.l3 realizing
S7G99l3.6O. lie still holds bonds re-
oeiyed from the DUPONT Securities Conn
pany TO the amount of 100000
a. Felix dupont received through Tie
/ T. g.. DUPONT stock bonds 90 the par
value Of S4S9, ,ij40S OF these ne has
sold Sl3f l5iSN par value for Sl27.-
53263 leaving in his hands bonds 20
/ the value of S3553oO
j. p. laGcy received through the r.. c.
DUPONT stock bonds to The value Of
. Sil 52i 4G, an of which remain n his
possession
Il. r. Brown received through r.. G.,
DUPONT stock bonds 10 the value Of
4 Sl03.s03.6G. an Of which remain IN bis
possession.
William Coyne received from same
source bonds TO the value OF S103.-
S036S, which he sold for S99. .s63.34.
having none rema ming in his posses
, sion.
Irenee DUPONT received through the
, / r. c. DUPONT stock bonds OF the par
, value of s9O9.56913 all OF which he
, holds.
Harry G. Haskell received through
b the n. C. DUPONT stock bonds valued
at Sl03.S03.66. which he sold for S99+
. 3S9.41. and has none still In his pos
session
r. r. NJ. Carpenter received through
the r. c. dupont stock bonds 10 th'
par value Of Si1S9O0. which he sole
for S39S. .0S6SO. and has none in hi
possess on.
John J. Raskob received through
the T. c. DUPONT stock bonds 30 the
par value OF S103 SO3,66. which h'
sold for 500 093.60. retaining none.