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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
SPECIAL RELIEF MISSION
TO BE SENT TO PALESTINE

New York. Nov. 2g.-PermissiOn TO
send a Jewish relief and administra-
tive commission TO Palestine is be-
ing sought from the British govern
ment by Zionist leaders in London.
il was announced today by the pro-
visional Zionist committee in this
country
Advices received by Zionist leaders
are that the British army in Palestine
has mounted a special guard over the
Jewish colonies there, guarding
native interests. During their retreat
the Turks did little damage except for
coufiscating livestock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
]. 8. SOLDIER
ESCAPES HUNS
American Leaps From a
Train, Gets Out of Coun-
try and Returns Home.
(Continued from Page One0

prisoners under a strong guard in
his compartment when O'Brien, as a
ruse. had the window opened by COM
planning OF the smoke.
Jumped From Train.
When the train was go miles INSIDE
Germany and travelling 30 miles an
hour. O'Brieu jumped from the train
SHINING the whole side Of his face
reOpeninE the wound in his lip and
losing consciousness. Tt was about
Z o'clock in the morning and the
darkness shielded him. When he re-
covered he was living in q field Then
for q days he was a fugitive travel
ing only at night. He trudEed through
fields and swan rivers and canals IN
Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium
before he reached the Dutch frontier
piece Of sausage on which he SUD
sisted several days, after which his
sole susteuance consisted of turnips
and other vegetables found m fields
Belgian Aided Him.
O'Brien did not know the German
language. but he used q little French
on q kindly Belgian who was so
happy 10 meet an American in British
uniform that he sheltered him for
several days The Belgian then gave
him old clothes TO cover his uniform
and directed him 20 the nearest route
TO the frontier. O'Brieu swan the
river Meuse near Namur and the neNt
day was challenged by German SEN
tries who decided he was a peasant.
Shocked BY Wire
But his narrowest escape was re-
served for his last day s a fugitive
when he could sec Dutch territory To
circumvent the charged wires O'Brien
built n bridge in q nearby wood and
threw il across the wires. But IL
broke under his weight and O'Brien
received a shock which he says he can
stiu feel When he recovered he dug
with his bare hands a tunnel under
the wire and although IL was slow
progress. after several hours he had
a hole big enough 20 crawl through.
lie then hurried 10 the nearest Brit
ish consul who arranged FOR his
transportation TO London
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
NEW RUSSIAN COMMANDER,
BUSINESS COLLEGE TEACHER

Amsterdam. Holland, NOV. 2s--Ihe
new Russian commander IN chief
NikoIai Krylenko. according to a
Lublin message. is native OF that
city. where he was a commercial col
Iege teacher. When he lived in Lub-
lin he already had espoused the Next
malist cause.
He spent his first year in Switzer-
land as a political refugee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
GERMANS ATTACK BELGIAN
LINES But ARE REPU LsED

London. Eng Nov. "a hostile
attack delivered against Belgian po-
sitions in the neiEhbOrhood Of
Aschoop was beaten off after sharp
fighting saws tOday's official COM
munication. south OF the Scarpe riv-
er we captured a few prisoners during
the night in patrol encounters. on the
remainder of the front there is moth
ing OF special interest 10 report"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
REPORTED NEW OUTBREAK
N RUSSIA PROBABLY OLD

New YORK. Vow. 29.-Cable adyices
received today in regard TO the Rus
sian situation made no reference 10
a Petrograd dispatch 10 the London
Mail. forwarded from London last
night. which reported q new outbreak
of disorders IN PetroErad and the
woundinE Of several persons. II is
probable the Daily Nails dispatch is
a DELAYED version OF events which
followed the Bolsheviki EFEs&ng
few weeks ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
NORWAY's KING Is GLAD To
BE OFT OF THE WAR

Christfana, Norway. Nov. 29.-The
Scandinavian conference was opened
with speeches by king Haakon. OF
Norway and king Gustave OF Sweden,
after which the ministers represent
ing the three nations conferred sew
eral hours. At a banquet last night,
king Haakon, proposing a toast to the
visiting monarchs, said:
There are mournful times for Eu-
rope. Our own countries also come
under their shadow. but we are for
tunate in having been able to keep
out Of the war"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
CONGRESSMAN AND son
NnVETEn. EUHDEEu

Madison, Wis, Nov. 29.-Congress-
man John N. Nelson. and his son, By
ron, were indicted by a federal grand
jury yesterday on a charge Of con
spiracy TO violate the registration
laws The senator's son previously
had been indicted charged with fail
ure to register. They will be tried in
December.
CONGRESSMAN Nelson was charged
with advising his son not 70 register.
Young Nelson now is on his father
ranch in Canada.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
SIERRA BLANCA RESIDENT
IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Sierra Blanca, Tex. Nov. 29.-While
out hunting about one mile north Of
Sierra Blanca yesterday afternoon.
W J. AffIerbach suffered a severe
wound just above the left knee from
an occidental discharge Of a 20 sage
shotgun in the hands or Miss era
J.ue- his companion
~ AffIerbach was taken to an FL
Taeo hospital on train No. lOl last
might. Dr. Galway. Of the army hos
pital corps. examined the wound and
save first aid treatment and thinks
thar the wound Is only a flesh wound.
Dir. AffIerbach who was brought to
Hotel Dieu i'm Fl Paso Wednesday
evening for treatment, was said at
noon Thursday TO be getting along
nicely DR.. Hugh Grouse, who attend
ed him. said that the wound was not
serious. and that the shot had been
removed from the fleshy portion OF
the thigh where It had entered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
KYRONEN WINS FIVE MILE
CROSS COUNTRY RACE

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. Nov. 81
Villar Kyronen Of the Millrose Ath-
letic club. New York, today won the
five mile foot race OF the Meadow
Brook Athletic association over the
Cobbs Creek course in 81 minutes, y
seconds Cummings and McHale, OF
the University Of Pennsylvania, fin
ished second and third.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

western front there has been
strong artillery activity
Italian Crisis Past
The crisis In italy has passed,
according 70 Mai. Gen. Maurice OF
the British war office. The Ger
mans in that region have not at
tempted any new attacks IN
strength, their latest effort ap-
parentiy lacking the vigOr or
those earlier IN the week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
SENATE IS TO CONSIDER
la TOILETTE CASE HRIEFLf

Washington, D. c.. Nov 2q.-The
senate privileges and elections com
mittee which is investigating the al
legged disloyal speech made BY senator
La Toilette, at ST. Paul, viii meet
next Monday 10 discuss plans for
further hearings. Chairman Pomerene
conferred yesterday with president
Wilson Afterward he denied reports
that no further hearings would be
held but declined TO discuss the COM
mittee's plans.
Belief is general around the capital
that the investigation will terminate
after former secretary OF state Bryan
appears TO answer statements made
by the Wisconsin senator.
You Move vvbe, W., CIR TOO ALL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
GERMANY TRIES
TO SAVE CLOTH
Requires Two Worn Gar.
ments Returned When
New One Bought.

Berne, Switzerland. Nov. 39--To
conserve the diminishing supply Of
clothing in Germany the German gov
eminent has imposed regulations re-
quiring that. for all articles Of linen
or personal wear 70 be purchased.
three similar worn articles must be
returned. This increases the scope
and rigor Of the clothing cards in
troduced less than a year ago.
The regulation applies 10 cotton
stockings. gloves. collars. table linen
and cloth materials for various
household purposes. For every suit
or overcoat two well worn or one
in good condition must be surren-
dered. The only articles OF ordinary
wear or use that are exempted from
card regulation are wooden shoes and
silk things
Women Defeat Effort.
More than year ago there was
much talk I'm Germany Of reducing
ing patriotic minded women 10 re-
turn to the old but fashionable tight
skirt The maximum quantity OF
material, in meters, which should he
used for a dress was even stipulated.
The economy was not successfully
man women. though they shortened
their skirts appreciably, wore them
wide and full
NOW therefore. there is pending a
rigid specification limiting the num-
her OF yards OF cloth which may be
devoted 10 any garment OF given
observation-disclosures upon the size
OF the prospective wearer. And II
the wearer needs linen and other
garments than outer clothes. she
must turn in three corresponding,
WORKOUT pieces Of lingerie.
Many Try TO Evade Law.
The strict rules and regulations
that are growing stricter each month
have led naturally TO an increased
amount OF deception and countless
by those who possess stocks
OF clothing 20 evade the card system
by selling at abLOrmally high prices
10 those who cannot procure cards.
The latest reports from Berlin tell
Of the arrest OF a woman who was
found to have concealed a stock OF
1890 dozen pairs OF stockings. These
she was peddling in little cafes and
resorts where there was a minimum
danger Of her discovery and at Ut
terly disprOportionate prices Cor
Of the Associated Press)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

LAXATIVE BROMO OCININE re-
moves the cause. There is only one
'Bromo Quinine." .. ". GROVES sig
nature is on box. 3Oc.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
Arouses the Liver and Purlfies the
Rlnnh

The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, arouses the liver to action,
drives Malaria out OF the blood and
builds up the system. For adults and
children. 60c.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

You Move When You Call 35OO.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

prisoners under a strong guard in
his compartment when O'Brien, as a
ruse. had the window opened by COM
nlaIning Of the smokc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

You Move When You Call sSOo.-Ad,
Evening star., 1917-05-15
10 PROMOTE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Your Patriotic Duty-Buy 1917
Liberty Bond!' Is the Slogan.

your Patriotic Duty-Buy a 1917
hfberty Bondr; slogan adopted by the
Treasury Dept ftment in its campaign
for subscriptifns to the current bond
issue-appea7 lat the bottom Of every
page OF the latest issue of the weekly
public health bulletin. This is appa-
rently the first regular publication of
the government that has undertaken to
spread the gospel Of subscription in
this fashion. with the single exception
Of the Oficial Bulletin. Other govern
ment publications are expected to fol-
low suit.
Purchasers of '1iberty bond" are to
be given by the government a button
which will be adorned with the God
dess Of Liberty and bear the legend, II
own Liberty Bond These buttons
are now being made
All banks of Washington are enlisted
in taking subscriptions for liberty
bonds. One banker estimates that the
District of Columbia will subscribe
from $7.000,000 to $10,000,000 The to-
tai subscription yesterday was $3.50, 900.
John Poole. president of the Federal
National Bank. is chairman Of the COM
mittee Of Washington bankers in
charge of the campaign for promoting
subscriptions to the bond issue.
Evening star., 1917-05-15
Another Stacker.

That citizen is somewhat
phoney who hastens into matri-
mony that he may dodge the fray !;
it ought to shame his soul, dog
gone him, to see how people look
upon him upon his wedding day.
Methinks l see him humbly kneel-
ing, his voice all choked with
1naudlin feeling, before some
maiden fair: The thought, he
says, "of doing battle out where
the noisy cannon rattle, is whiten-
ing my hair. So long as I'm re-
manning single, the chances are
Ill have to mingle with men
whom / abhor; I have no use for
soldiers labors, / have no use for
guns and sabers, / have no use for
war. I'd rather hear my neigh
bors hoot me than have a husky
German shoot me, or prod me
with sword; I'd rather men
should call me rabbit than fall
into the beast1y habit of being
carved or bored. So marry me,
sweet Isabella! Have pity on a
eringing fellah, who hates the
thought of blood, for if you won't
avert disaster by chasing with me
to the pastor my given name is
Mud" You'd think the girls
would deem him dotty, that they
in angry tones. and naughty,
would order him away, but Stacker
prospers in his wooing; girls like
his billing and his cooling, and
wed him every day.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-05-15
GOLDEN CROSS RECEPTION.
Feature Tonight Of Biennial Session
of the Order,

A public reception this evening in
Congress Han Hotel will be one of
the principal features Of the biennial
meeting Of the United Order of the
Golden Cross. which opened with a
business session this afternoon at 2
o'clock in the hotel William T. Gal1i-
her will welcome the visitors on behalf
OF the District, while Joseph p. Bur-
1ingame. supreme commander of the
organization. will reply. Past Grand
Commander Mrs. Mary A. Dow will
give an address of welcome on behalf
of the local branch of the organiza-
tion. Wilbur H. Powers, supreme ad-
wiser, will respond to this address.
A musical program also is to be
given. including vocal solos by Mrs.
Melvin d. Lindsay and Herbert 8. Nor
ton. A recitation is to be given by
Miss Lillian Harig. The visiting mem
bers will be taken to Mount Vernon
fhnrsday. The meeting will last
through Thursday.
These representing the District at the
meeting are Arthur G. Cole and j. H.
A. Fowler.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

him to the ground, infiicting serious
injury. He is represented by Attorneys
T. Winship Wheatley and Meyers &
Consaul.
Need for Fairgrounds, domestic sci-
encet and manual training classes was
discussed by Rev. DR.. John Van Schaick,
1r., president of the board of education,
In an address before the Gage School
Parent-Teachers' Association last night
at a meeting at the school.
The Warrington Chapter of the
Alumnae Association of Notre Dame
college, Baltimore, at special meet
ing last evening at the La Fayette
Hotel. drafted suitable RESOLUTIONS with
reference to the recent death of Sister
Mary Meletia, superior of the college,
to be sent to the faculty. DR.. Laura
FenWick Shugrue, who represented the
chapter at the funeral services, which
took place Saturday at the college, gave
a report of the arrangements and was
appointed chairman of committee to
raise funds for memorial of the late
superior. to be presented to the col
lege. Mrs. John L. Walker was ap-
pointed vice chairman, the other mem
bers to be selected by DR.. Shugrue.
No. 25 engine company yesterday aft
ernoon responded to a call received
from the premises of Orem Ruefly, Liv-
Evening star., 1917-05-15
HIGH PRICES ON sHAD
HAVE NO JUSTIFICATION

Rise in price of shad on the local
market is absolutely .unjustified by any
economic reasons, according to DR.. H.
F. Moore, deputy commissioner Of the
bureau of fisheries, who has been
asked by Secretary Of Commerce Red
field to point out to the people of Wash
ington this fact at this time.
Inquiry by the fisheries officials of
express companies brings out the fact
that no Delaware river" shad are
being shipped to this city. nor have
been shipped here this spring, despite
the claim Of some dealers that Potomac
river shad were in poor condition and
they were selling Delaware river shad
in their stead.
Evening star., 1917-05-15
New Hampshire Society Election.

Oficers Of the New Hampshire Society
were elected as follows at a meeting at
the Dewey Hotel last night: Representa-
tive Edward H Wason. president; George
=. Whitford. first vice president; Mrs.
Allen c. Clough. second vice president;
Homer ]. Brown. corresponding secre-
fary: George A. Buswell, recording Sec
retary, and II. NJ. Fulton, treasurer. II. L
johnson and George G. Hazelton made
addresses eulogizing the late Representa-
tive Cyrus Sulloway. Frank Buxton read
an original poem dedicated to Representa-
tive 6ulloway's memory.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

on the public" declared DR.. Moore.
''The Potomac river shad are in fine
condition, and the quantity available Is
as great as in any year. The shad
fishery at Bryans point is our best sta
tion OF its kind.
are being brought here is just another
case Of claims Of getting foodstuffs
from distance In order to run up the
prices on the public"
Evening star., 1917-05-15
CITY ITEMS.

3 Lbs. Tomatoes, 25c, Onions. &c Lb.;
Our Best Tea, 4sc; Wonder Coffee. zoe;
Sweet Wrinkle Peas. 10c; Red Kidney
Beans, 15c; Asparagus. 15c; Regina
Peaches, 14c; N. o. Molasses. 15c; Fat
Norway Mackerel. 12kc; Oats. TIC;
Wheat Food, 12kc; Corn Flakes, &c;
Pure Pepper, 35c; Crystal Salt, &c;
Seeded Raisins, 10c. Phone to us if
you want your order delivered. 412 4th
Sc. and all the J. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

ingston road near Oxon branch. where
there was a fire in stable. The fire
was Of unknown origin, according to
the police, and $500 damage resulted.
An automobile belonging to Du1in &
Martin, 1915 F street, caught fire yes
and 18th street. It was only slightly
damaged.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

Flowers for weddings.
Consult GUIDE about flowers and floral
decorations. Estimates given. 1914 F.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

The Most Pleasing Floral Effects
for weddings. Shaffer. 800 14th. NJ. 2416.
-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

Military Manuals. Complete Courses in
civil service. $1.25. Pearlman's, 931 G.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

KOdaks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co., 1894 N. Y. ave
Evening star., 1917-05-15

Edie 8. Pollock today h1ed suit I'm the
District Supreme Court to recover
Railway and Electric Company for al
legged personal injury. He asserts that
as he was attempting to board car at
14th and F streets northwest April s
last the vehicle was started and threw
Evening star., 1917-05-15

The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year and the serving Of refresh
ments will feature the final meeting of
the year of the Henry-Polk School
Mothers Club, scheduled for the kim
dergarten room Of the Polk building
next Wednesday at pm.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

Clifford Julian Downing, a bricklayer,
last night committed suicide in his
apartment at 1868 Willard street by in
haling Illuminating gas He was
Evening star., 1917-05-15

thirty-five years old and unmarried.
Coroner Nevitt was told that Downing
had previously threatened to kill him
self ~
Evening star., 1917-05-15

New Stanton, 9Th and G Sts. ME.
TONIGHT-WM. 8. HART appears in per-
son. Also w. Lucas Constance Talmadge in
'TruxtOn, Florida Ave. 4 North CAP.
'rODAY-FRANCINE LARRIMORE. in THE
Evening star., 1917-05-15

Academic and industrial work done
by the colored schools of Prince Georges
county is being exhibited at the Fair,
mount Heights School. Fairmount
Heights. Nd, today.
Evening star., 1917-05-15

Home, 1850 @ st. ME,
TODAY-BLANCHE SWEET, in .sUNPRO-
TECTED." Also BLACK DIAMOND CON-
Evening star., 1917-05-15

While I'm Patterson woods with q
young companion yesterday afternoon
Frederick Maloney, fourteen years old,
625 Sd street northeast. was accidentally
shot in the hip with small rife. He
walked to Casualty Hospital, where
physicians said his wound was not a
serious one.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-17
SALE M.


The Round Dozen gave one OF
their members, Mrs. Fred Townsend,
genuine surprise Thursday when
they arrived at her home with well
filled baskets. In very short time
"a sumptuous repast was served and
jest and merriment reigned supreme.
The Dozen presented Mrs. Townsend
with a beautiful china salad dish.
Glen Foss and Max Weeks depart
ed Friday for Ottumwa. From there
to Des MONIES. Two of Salem's
bright young men gone to enlist in
the national guard.
F. T. Cramer has returned to
Damsel, Mo, after spending several
days with his father, c. Cramer, who
has been quite ill
Raymond and Irma Smith spent
last week at Birmingham with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith.
After several months visit with
his brother Albert Lamm, Jesse
Lamm returned to Allen, Nebr.
w. o. Hoggatt has received his
commission and is now Salem's post
master
Mrs. Jerome Campbell went to Mt
Pleasant Wednesday and remained
until Friday, guest of her sister
Mrs. Frank McMillen and family.
Mrs. I. o. Power who was visiting
her friends Mrs. E. J. Keller and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-17
BECAUSE

years ago, you ought to save $500 q
year now to be doing as we'll IN
short, there ought to be an effort on
the part Of every one to readjust his
living expenses, in view of the new
conditions, so that he saves an
amount not just nominally the same
as that he used to save in year
when his dollar would buy more, but
also relatively the same.
And if you can save more than
you did, both nominally and rela-
lively, so much the better, because
there is such a strong tendency In
the other direction nowadays.
"a large life insurance company
made an investigation of its death
losses of $1,000 or more, finding that
after seven years 80 per cent of the
benefciaries have either lost or spent
the entire amount received. The
statement has also been made that So
per cent of men over sixty-five years
of age in this country are dependent
for support either upon their chill
dren or upon public charity. And this
in country where men are better
paid for their work than in any other
place in the world
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-17
Mrs. w. A. Edwards. has returned
tn

to Pulaski.
. Miss lola Lamm, instructor in Mt.
Hebron institute, Mt. Hebron, North
Carolina, arrived home last week.
Following an extended visit with
the J. w. Rhode family at Keokuk,
Peter Knight and daughter Laura are
at home.
Rev. William Thome Of Washing
ton was a Monday guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Ingrim.
Miss Viola Smith who has been
conducting evangelistic meetings at
different points, has returned home.
Mrs. J. T. Calhoun is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Vincent, at Fort
Worth, Texas.
Miss Nellie Etghme is home from
q visit with relatives In Chicago and
Milwaukee, Wis.
Two Salvation Army leaders from
Kansas City held meeting on the
street Thursday night.
Mrs. Philip Brody and little daugh.
ter are visiting relatives in ST. Louis.
J. T. Ingram has been visiting his
daughter Mrs. T. B. Safer and fam.
lily at Danvil1e.
The Purdy family of Primrose
were guests at the R. W. Foss home
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-17
YOU KNOW YOU Need
A GOOD COURSE OF MEDICINE
We Recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla |
and Peptiron Pills.

It is found that many people who
feel the need of good tonic, an
immediate uplift, of pure blood and
stronghold wonderful help, perfect
satisfaction, in course of Hoods
sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is especially
recommended for conditions that are
radically or Enthusiastically scrofu-
lous or dependent on impure blood
Peptiron Pills are recommended for
conditions that are radically or char
acteristically anemic and nervous.
All the ingredients in this comb.
nation work together in harmony,
and are absolutely harmless. No
opiates, no heart-depressants, no
habit-forming drugs.
Why not begin taking these two
medicines-one before meals, the
other after-as soon as you can get
them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-17
Tho Growing Girl.

A girl when in her teens is pass.
ing through critical period of her
life. The transition from childhood
to maturity is not always easy; con-
sequently, in many cases health
breaks down entirely and the girl
goes into a decline and dies young.
If she escapes this fate, she may
fall into state of permanent ILL
health. 1t is of the utmost import
ance, in order to insure normal and
healthy development, that proper
precautions be taken, and nothing
has proved more helpful than the
faithful use of Lydia e. Pinkham' s
Vegetable Compound, the great
woman's medicine and tonic.-Adver-
tisement.