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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-06

John Harvey, well known in this
city and chihuahua, is IN Jimenez.
and he and former associates are
bringing a suit to recover the now
famous CigarrerO mine, between il
menez and Parral
Gentry Waldo. division freight and
passenger agent OF the Southern
Pacific, has gone 10 Houston on a
business trip.
A meeting to organize a society
1Or the prev entl0n OF cruelty 10 an
imals VIII be held in the courthouse
tomorrow night at s o'clock
The El PasO Nationals once the
Remnants. took the third successive
game from the Fort Worth visitors
at Athletic park yesterday afternoon,
winning by a score Of eight TO seven
Now that the bull fights have
started in Juarez, the merchants and
saloon men in that city have begun
10 feel the effects Of the American
gold left there every Sunday after
room, and they claim that business
in the curiO stores and saloons is
now as good on Sundays as it was at
any time last fall
The work on the new G. Fl. SHOPS
is progressing at a rapid rate. The
floor has been laid and a force OF
iron workers are putting ND the
braces and supports for the shaftiu-
and other overhead work
El P3so is 20 have another hand
some hotel and IL viii be right i'm
the heart Of the city. on the plaza.
along with the others. The new
kOhlberg building at the corner Of
Oregon and Main streets is 10 be "A
motel and IL viii be one Of the finest
i'm the city Ar kOhlberg has lust
made this announcement. and this
explains the delay in completing the
structure since the foundation was
finished
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-06

Wuzzy, the musl5rat lady
houseleeper. Of uncle Wiggily one
morning The rabbit gentleman was
in his vegetable garden
Why" answered Mr.. Longears. 4
am thinking which next Of my crops
OF beans. potatoes. squash. pumpkins
or corn I shall bring in the hollow
stump bungalow cellar 10 keep all
winter"
Why don't you bring in the pota-
toes neXt7" asked nurse Jane. They
might freeze"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-06
IA Years Ago Today
q From The Herald Of
n = this Date, 1903.

1HERE were fifty-elght building
permits issued by city clerk
. Ben Catlin last month. repre-
senting an aggregate cost OF S99,425
This is eloquent testimony Of the
rapid growth OF the city. A large
part Of the permits are for residences.
although there are in the list perm
its for some business blocks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-06

Gun repairing our specially. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co. 404 y. Oregon St
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-06

~ , HAT are you doing now?7
M asked nurse Jane Fuzzy
Wuzzy, the muskrat lady
The sun., 1917-11-19
BRITISH CRIPPLE
GERMAN SHIPS
One Enemy Light Cruiser
Afire and Another Damaged
After Chase.
HELGOLAND BIGHT FIGHT
Mine Sweeper Sunk; Other
Vessels Driven Within 80
Miles Of Shore.
HELGOLAND BIGHT FIGHT

LONDON. Nov. 1s--German light cruis-
ers which Ned through Helgoland Blight
yesterday before British warships Of
similar type were pursued to within
thirty miles Of Helsolsnd. where they
came under the protection Of the German
battle fleet and mine fields. the Ad-
m,ralty announced to-day.
One Of the German light cruisers was
observed to be In flames and the ma
chincry Of another seemed to be dam
aged.
One German mine sweeper was sunk.
The British light forces returned without
losses with but little material damage
to the ships and slight casualties among
the personnel.
An early announcement made by the
Admiralty to-day aid:
There Is no further detailed informa-
ton yet regarding the operations OF
orr light cruisers In the Helsolsrd
Blight yesterday, beyond the fact thlt~
the enemy light cruisers were chased
by them to within thirty miles Of
Helgoland. until they got under the
protection Of their battle fleet and mine
fields. when our light forces returned.
One OF the enemy's light cruisers
was seen on fire. another appeared
damaged in her machinery. Ms she was
dropping astern. An enemy mine
sweeper was sunk In addition. We
had no losses and only slight material
damage in ships. Our casualties In
personnel were slight.
A despatch from Ynuiden says I. Is
officially reported that Dutch lugger
has been sunk by German naval forces
one man being drowned and the rest
being taken to Wilhelmshaven II also
is reported that the lugger Jacjba has
been sunk and all her crew drowned.
The sun., 1917-11-19
BRITISH TROOPS
CAPTURE JAFFA
Gen. Allenby's Men Ride Into
Palestine City as Turks
Flee NOrthward.
ROSEBERY'S son KILLED
Modern Crusaders Advance in
Campaign to Take Holy
Land From Infidels.
ROSEBERY'S son KILLED

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The British army
operating in Palestine has taken the
city Of jana and the Turks apparently
are continuing their withdrawal north
ward. having offered no opposition when
the forces OF Gen. Allenby advanced
to seize the city. Jaffa Is on the Med
iterranean and ffty-four miles from
Jerusalem by railroad. though the air
line distance is only thirty-five miles.
The official statement OF the War Office
says:
Yesterday Jaffa was occupied by
Australian and New Zealand mounted
troops without opposition. The enemy
appears to be continuing his retire.
ment to the north.
The Evening Standard reports that the
Hon. Neil Primrose. NJ. p. youngest son
Of the Earl Of Rosebery. has been
killed In Palestine. He was a Lieutsn-
ant In the Bucks Yeomanry. In the
present Government ne had been Parlia-
mentary Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs and Parliamentary Military Sec.
retary to the Ministry OF Munitions.
He was born in 1852.
The sun., 1917-11-19
JAPAN CUTS OFF
DEAL FOR SHIPS
Says Vessels Sought by q. 8.
Cannot Be Spared From
Her Trade.
NEWS TO WASHINGTON
Last. Negotiations There Left
Only Price to Be Fixed
for Tonnage.
NEWS TO WASHINGTON

TOXIC, Nov. 1S.-The Department Of
announces that the ne
sotiations with the United States by
which Japan was seeking to have the
American embargo on steel raised to q
certain extent in Japan's favor, have
been broken of, to Japan's regret, be-
cause Of the differing circumstances in
which the two countries are placed.
Americas demand for Japanese ship
ping In return for the concession vir-
tually would destroy Japan's European
trade. the statement declares, while the
equivalent offered was an inadequate
one. Japan's assistance TO her allies,
the statement points out. cannot reach
the extent Of infringing upon the necessi-
ties to her national existence.
The sun., 1917-11-19
Send Your Bit To-day
For Funds Xmas Gifts

Is your name written thereon
THE SUN Tobacco Funds
list of contributors? Those spe-
cial Christmas packages which
carry tobacco and holiday cheer
to the American soldier boys in
the French camps. and trenches
will be treasured all the more il
they carry the knowledge that
EVERYBODY is thinking about
them and longing to help them.
But the time is growing short.
Send your contribution to-day!
Many splendid entertainments
are on the funds calendar.
This week come the Ansonia con.
cert and the Liberal Clubs an
nual dance. Read of these splen-
did features and a good many
others on another page.
Don't forget the contribution
boxes in the United and Schultz
cigar stores. Collections from
some of the United stores late
last week swelled the fund by
$l,422.3l and enabled that gen
erous company to cross the $2O,-
900 top. Every smoker can help
the campaign by depositing his
coupons and certificates at the
stores of either firm.
WARNING! THE SUN TO.
BACCO FUND has no connec.
ton with any other firm, organi-
zation or publication. It en-.
ploys no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1917-11-19
ITALIANS READY
TO MEET CRISIS
Heavy Losses Fail to Check
Determined Hammcring by
AustrO-Germans.
GREAT BATTLE GROWS
krObatin'S Effort to Drive
Wedge From North May
Be Deciding Factor.
GREAT BATTLE GROWS
Special Cable Despa,ch 10 Tur Sun.

special Cdbe Despdfck 10 The SuN.
ROME. Nov. IS. - Operations on the
italian front are nearing their critical
phase. The Austro-Germans. regardless
of heavy losses. have intensified their
pressure on the Piave River line. which
they are determined to cross despite the
repeated failure OF their efforts. At the
same time the bulk Of the Austro-Ger-
man forces are striving to overwhelm
the Italian defence and force the barriers
against invasion from the north.
Optimistic predictions of the outcome
are unsafe. but a reassuriny indication
as to future developments is afforded by
the rapidly increasing resistance Of the
Italians and their growing readiness to
open the battle along the entire line.
The sun., 1917-11-19
UNCONFIRMED HERE.
Last Negotiations Concerned Price
TO De Paid for Ship..
Special DssposcA to TEE Sux.

WARRINGTON. Nov. 1S.-Comment by
oancials here who have had . part In the
Negotiations with Japan looking toward
hRinG Of the embargo on certain guam
dties Of steel desired by that nation
Sives no support to the despatch from
To.ie say!ns that Hesotiatisas have been
Many dtfncoseaes have hedked- tHe ne
ROTATIONS since they started immsdi-
ately After the United States placed an
enbarxo on steel TO all foreign Countries
excepting our allies. and then only when
the eteei was 10 be used for purely war
purposes. Just now the matter under
chief dispute is the price the United
States is to pay for ships in exchange
for tn steel. The official statement
from Toxic indicates a feeling on the
part Of Japan that her national inter-
ests would be Jropardised and her trade
destroyed by tr. demands the United
states has made. There Is an opinion
here. however. that this feeling is not of
such weight As to prevent the consum-
nation Of an agreement II the Japanese
Representatives were satisfied with the
financial consideration.
For this reason officials do not think
the probability Is great for a discontin-
uance Of the negotiations In apite Of the
pessinistlc statement from Toxic l'nis
Government has been willing at all times
to pay fair prices for the materials il
gets. The dealings with Japan will not
be an exception. officials say.
The difference of opinion has come
because under war conditions the price
Of ships has gone to unprecedented
heights. The Shipping Board for the
purpose of insurance and In its building
operations estimates the value OF a ship
at about &l75 a ton. In the market,
however. the inhsAed value has reached
in some cases twice that amount.
The Japanese naturally would like to
dispose of the ships upon which the
United States insists on exchange for It's
steel at or near the high rates which
prevail. This Government has sought
to reduce them materially. and this, 1t
IL said Is what has brought about the
apparent impasse.
The negotiators on behalf OF this Gov
ernment had represented to the Japanese
that the steel would be sold to them at
exactly the price the United States is
getting II. which is much lower than the
market before the price fixing arrange
ments went into operation. Japan, it
was suggested. ought to reciprocate by
selling her ships at less than the prices
In the open market.
Originally the basis for negotiations
was 100000 tons Of American steel In
return for 100000 tons OF Japanese ship
Ding. The Japanese at FIRST were dis
posed to insist on chartering their ton
mage, not liking the idea of losing II ems.
ttely. This obstacle. however. has been
overcome. Japan agreeing to the sale.
Japan Is new customer of the United
States In the steel market. Before the
war Great Britain supplied this COM
modify to Japan. but for the last three
years has been able to export only small
The sun., 1917-11-19
PERsHING VISITS U. S. GRAVES.
Displays Interest In Markers of
Trench Raid Victims.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE
Nov. lS.--Gen. Pershing. on a trip to the
front. visited the newly made graves In
which lie the bodies OF the three victims
Of the recent trench raid. They are OF
green hill, overlooking small village.
Gen. Pershing showed especial interest
in the simple markers upon the graves,
recording the name. company and reg-
ment OF each OF the Americans buried
there and In a wreath OF native flowers
hung within the enclosure. upon which
had been placed. in French. the follow
ing inscription
Here lie the first soldiers OF the great
republic OF the United States who died
on the soil OF France for Justice and
liberty November >. 1917"
The sun., 1917-11-19
VERSION FROM BERLIN.
British RepuIsed In Helgoland
Bight, Say Germaas.

AMSTERDAM. Nov. ls.---Strong British
naval forces for the first time since
early In the war attempted to break
into the German Blight (Helgoland) on
Saturday morning. says a Berlin des-
patch to-day. quoting an official state
ment dated Saturday.
The British were located by the Ger
man guard ships on the Horn Reef
Terschelling line tabout sixty miles ou;
from Helgoland Island) and the advance
German naval forces. by speedy
counter thrust. easily repulsed them II
is announced. without losses on the Ger
man side.
The sun., 1917-11-19
WAR WI7HAUSTRLA LIKELY:
US. TROOPS MAY YALDITALY;
BLISS CONFERS ON PLANS


oNDoN Nov 1sCo. Edward head Of the American
mission has received cabgram from President Wilson stating
that the United States that unity
essential to achieve just and permanent peace
President Wilson emphasizes the fact that this unity must be
accomplished the
used the best advantage
heads OF the allied Governments with achieving
possible cooperation.
ME- Wilson has asked Col meeting
Supreme War Council with Gen. Taske Bliss military adviser
hoped that the meeting will take place Paris
end Of the month.
The sun., 1917-11-19
BERLIN FEARS C0NF1SCAT1oN.
stirred by Reports on Enforce ment
of Enemy Trading. Act Here,

BERLIN. via London. Nov. ls.-There
is apprehension here through reports re-
ceived from Washington by way OF Lon
don that the widest Interpretation will
be given to the trading with the enemy
act and that its enforcement will rss,,I,
in the sequestration and contisca tion ~
German property and private rights in
the United States, as has been done in
England.
Except the law enacted in August last
payments to the United
States Germany, II is declared, has taken
no steps to curtail the property rights
Of American citizens or corporations in
Germany.
The sun., 1917-11-19
ALASKA STEAMSHIP WRECKED
Mariposa's 20b Passengers Lande d
Safely, IL Report.

SAN FRANcIsco. Nov. l8.--The Al1bka
Steamship Company's steamship Mari
posa, one OF the nnest vessels on the
Alaska route. was wrecked on Straits
Island. Sumner Sound. southea st ern
Alaska. to-day, according to advices re-
ceived tonight by the Chamber OF Com
merce here.
II was said that all Of the ships .S5
passengsrS we're landed safely.
The sun., 1917-11-19
NEW BARRED ZONE RULE SOON.
IinOr RevtsiOns Now Being Made
At the white House.
Special Despotch 10 THE srs

WAsHINoToN. Nov. 1s.--The new regu-
lations governing the actions OF enemy
aliens in the United States have been
signed by the President, and only the
necessity OF making minor revisions Is
preventing public announcement from
the White House Of the stricter rules
The only point on which there has not
been official assurance thus far is the
distance the barred zones about navy
yards. munitions plans. wharves. piers
and other points OF Importance will be
extended. At present II Is half a mile.
The general belief is that 1t will be
doubled.
The sun., 1917-11-19
NAY ADOPT C0NsCRIPTIoN.
Newfoundland Must Find Some
Way to Maiatain Overseas Forces.

ST. JOHNS, N. r.. Nov. ls.-Selective
conscription may be adopted In New
foundland a. In Canada to maintain the
strength Of the colony's overseas forces,
IN the opinion Of Governpnent officials
here. 1t was asserted to-day that the
stream Of reenforcements which has
sent 5000 men from the island to the
firing line In the last three years. vir-
tually has dried up. notwithsta nding a
vigorous recruiting campaign. and the
Colonial 0ovsrnmsnt has been advised
that the Newfoundland regiment. which
has figured consipuously In ofhcial state
ntents. both 1t 0aliipoii and on the
western front. must soon be Withdrawn
unless more men are forthcoming.
Some speakers have sst the number
Of men that should be raised 1t 1000.
II 10 pointed out that ~ there 10 q
Union Government In the colony the
solution Of the problem should b easy.
The sun., 1917-11-19
Pope Joyous on News
Crescent Has Fallen
Specie, co0ls DespotcA TO TEE sus.

Specie, cools Despasch to TEE sus.
ROME, Nov. 18.-The belief
is strongly held at the Vat
lean that the Crescent no longer
flies over the Holy Land.
The Pope Is eagerly awaiting
confirmation Of news to that ef-
feet which has been received.
He considers the recovery Of the
Holy Land one Of the greatest
triumphs Of Christianity.
The sun., 1917-11-19
PROPOSES SOLDIER FARMS.
senator Harding AdvOcatcs Land
Award to All serving Abroad,

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.--A proposal
that every soldier In the American Army
abroad have opportunity on his return
to become the owner of small farm
was made to-day by Senator Harding of
Ohio. who will seek to put his Idea into
effect through legislation when Congress
resumes
Mr.. Harding believes the farms should
be made available to the soldiers at q
price regulated by the Government and
on the basis Of moderate instaiments.
The sun., 1917-11-19
WILSON IS DISTURBED.
Regrets That NorthcIiHe Men.
toned Anglo 4 nscrlcau Nelatio,,

Special Drspctch 10 Tine sr>
WAsHlSGroN, Nov, ls,--Lord North
cliffe's refusal to accent a portf,lio in
the Lloyd George Cabinet is being
strongly criticised by high Administra.
tion of1'cla!s. Whatever may have been
his reasons for refusing, the manner in
which he did refuse Is looked upon here
by ofihcials close to the President as bad
taste.
The letter to the British Premier from
The sun., 1917-11-19

BOSTON. Nov 1S.-Henry Howard. di-
rector of recruiting for the shipping
Board, tonight announced the appoint
ment OF John r. Lewis Of PHILADELPHIA
~ chief OF section . OF the free Govern
msnt navigation and marine engineer
ing schools. He succeeds Prof, Carl c.
Thomas. who will do special work for
the American International Shipbuilding
Corporation
The sun., 1917-11-19
GERMANS BRINGING -
GUNS FROM RUSSIA
Artillery Battle on Passchen.
.ANais Front Il Terrific.
~ PERRY ROBlNsON,
Specal csbIc Desputeh 10 THE Sun from fAe
London Ttmcs

special csbIc Despatch to THE Sun from fhe
London TtMcs.
Copyright. 1917. all rt0Sfs reserrrd.
BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Nov. 1s.-The great artillery
battle on the Passchendaeie front con-
tinues urlpeasingly with only small in
fAntfye operations. Prisoners say many
new German batteries are being brough.
from the Russian front
The enemy will not be able to keep
his guns in their present positions. for
every night our battery FIRE In becoming
more destructive. Every prisoner taken
tells US that the German army is hoping
for bad weather that will put d stop to
our terrible artillery and infantry at
tacks.
The methods now employed by the
Germans are similar to those preceding
the retreat on the Somme. and perhaps
the Germans are preparing a retreat on
the same scale in Flanders.
The sun., 1917-11-19

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-The artillery duel
continued on the Flanders front to-day,
according to the statements OF the Brit
ish and German War Offices. although
Berlin says that the firing was within
moderate limits" -
On the French sectors. however,
further to the south. the big guns were
more active In the Chemin des Danes
region and north Of Hill 344. in the Ver-
dun sector. In a raid at Mont Carnillet,
on the Champagne front, the French
took some prisoners. The British made
successful raid near Monchy lie Preux.
Early this morning the Germans at
tackled the British trenches near Gi,le-
mont Farm. southeast Of Epehy, and
won footing III them. but were elected
after sharp fighting.
The sun., 1917-11-19
Embassy In Petrosrad
Acts % Save Americans
T .ONDON, Nov, 19.-The Amer.

/ ,ONDON, Nov. 19.-The Amer.
lean Embassy at Petrograd,
according to . Reuter- despatch,
has requested that train be pro-
vided to convey 200 members Of
the American colony in Petrograd
TO Harbin, Manchuria. From this
point the Trans-Siberian Railroad
runs two branches, one going to
Dalny and the other to Vladivo-
stok. At either Of these ports
passage to the United States can
be obtained.
The sun., 1917-11-19

lon.souRNH. Australia. Nov is.---An
earthquake Of unusual intensity was
recorded here to-day and also at sgd
proximatsly in the Ksrmadec Islands. q
small nsitish archipsisso o6 ths east
csast ee AustrsliA
The sun., 1917-11-19
FEW DAYS TO DECIDE.
Tide May Be Turned ~ Piave Line
SIN Holds.


ITALIAN Headquarters IN NORTHERN
ITALY, Nov. iS.---The battle OF the Piave
River. as 1t will 1e knowa, has de-
reloped to stage where the enemy's
irst attempts to make n breach In the
Italian lines have failed. This defensive e
result not only has been accomplished
by the Italian army. but time has been
secured TO effect that recovery from the
retreat which will permit the army to
resume its offensive power as well as
its defensive.
The enemy was taking full advantage
OF tte delicate period after the retreat,
knowing that every day counted for the
restoration Of the so!dity OF the Italian
offensive force. In this knowledge. too,
the Italian supreme command is pro-
oeeding methodically. giving ground
here and there and holding else where,
as all this is part o. systematic plan
TO bring to the army offensive qualities
10 deal blow at a chosen moment.
The sun., 1917-11-19
Tide May Turn soon.

One hears talk in high quarters that
IL the Piave line holds another few days
the tide will be turned, as It's successful
defence through SIX fearful days has
established that the enemy has his lin
itations.
Thus far nothing beyond battalions
have crossed the river, and no corps
or brigade. much less division. has
passed the deadline. Only at Zenson
and Grisolera are there any serious
Judgments on the west bank of the
Piave. and yesterday the enemy was
forced back to the river at Zenson and
elsewhere, with more than n thousand
men captured while the flood waters
bar him before Grisolera.
IL is because the Piave has resisted
so well that the enemy is turning his
attention to the north and trying to
make breach there which he failed
10 make on the Piavc. The line on the
north run along Asiago. C!smon and
Quero, and there the Italian position re-
mains virtually unchanged In the ca st
where the mountain line joins the Piavc,
the Italian position has been moved a
little further back not in giving ground
but 10 solidify the whole northern front
from Mont Tondarecar on the west to
the Piave on the east. thus consolidating
the defence al the centre and on both
northern wings.
The sun., 1917-11-19
Allies Desire TO Follow Him.

Continued on Second Page.
The sun., 1917-11-19
Flood Causes Desolation.

\ trusted man was sent by the cor
respondent in an automobile to the
lower Piave yesterday to inspect the
inundated district. and ne has returned
with details OF the fearful scene of desc
lation made by the release OF the flood
waters by the Italian engineers to bar
the progress of the enemy.
What was smiling farmland ten
days ago Is transformed into vast
sheet Of water stretching for miles. Above
the level OF the water roofs and the
upper stories of farmhouses can be seen
here and there. Great fiocks OF sea fowl
have come In from the Adriatlc and
their mournful cries add to the weird
ness OF TIE scene.
Intense silence hahEs over the desc
late waste, broken only by the sea birds
and the muttering OF guns at the mouth
Of the river. Some OF the upper floors
OF the farmhouses still are occupied
by the local constabulary Of the valley.
Impa assab for Enemy.
The extent OF water interposes an I'M
passable defence to any advance OF the
enemy In that quarter, and under this
sheet Of water Is soft mud. now soaked
to quicksand. about six feet deep. max
ing II impossible for enemy artillery or
horses to enter without sinking The
nrst party which got across has been
forced back and Is now held at bay by
the food
The enemy. whose forces exceed in
number the Italians on the northern
line. has thrown fresh divisions into the
battle In a supreme effort TO break
Continued on Second PoQS