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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
SPEAKER SUGGESTS
PRESIDENT ISSUE
COOL DRESS UKASE

While President Wilson is regu-
lating the price of coal to keep
people warm. he also should
regulate the texture of dress
suits to keep them cool, Speaker
Clark thinks.
II told the President last night,
at the dinner to the Japanese
mission" the Speaker said to-
day. that he should issue n
ukase right away, providing for
the wearing of white cloth dress
suits from June 1 to October 1"
The Speaker also said that he
had been making an unsuccess-
full search for q heavy white suit
for winter wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
Senator King to Speak.

Senator King is to deliver an address.
Assistant Secretary Carl Nrooman of
the Department of Agriculture will
preside Representatives of the Hoover
food administration are expected to be
present.
The two communities in which the
experiments have been conducted are
those around the Thomson School and
the Emery School. At the former school
the experiment has been dual in its ma
ture-co-operative buying was begun
by the community last spring under the
auspices of the Home and School Asso-
citation of the Thomson. With the end
of school the bulk of this work was
discontinued, purchasing being limited
for the most part to eggs and butter.
On the first article, about cents a doz-
market price, while a saving OF about
10 cents a pound has been effected on
butter. This work is to be resumed
with the reopening of schools, on
larger scale than heretofore.
With the opening of the school as
canning center IL was found that In
order to make the best of opportunities
food to be canned would have 10 De
purchased in large quantities This has
been done. with the result OF large
saving to the Gamers
In many instances purchases have
been made directly from the farmers.
Here are a few of the prices:
Tomatoes Is to 40 cents q busheL
Corn, 10 cents q dozen ears.
Lima beans, 20 cents q quart. 4
String beans, s1.25 bushel- \
Each Day Devoted to Vegetable.
One day at the peoples cannery" is
known as lima bean day." another day
is devoted to a second vegetable and
SO on. Thus difficulties of delivery are
minimized.
Residents in the vicinity of the
Emery School are making their pur-
chases from cooperative store. The
method is different in certain respects
from that followed at the Thomson
School. but is said TO be effective
Many problems have to be solved in
order to assure the success of com
munity movements of this kind. say
those in charge of them Their adj
yocates can see no mammoth handi-
caps to be overcome, however. and
look to the extension OF the system
throughout the country as an effective
means of lowering the higa cost OF
living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
4. c. Hoover Going to Chicago,

Herbert c. Hoover. the food administra-
tor, win leave for Chicago today for o
flying twelve-hour visit. during which he
Trade Commission who have been investi-
eating the meat-packing industry; with
the packers themselves. and with editors
o. O. rarm papsrss . Lne psGxer1 have asked
Immediately Mt the conclusion Of the con-
ferences the food administrator viii re.
turn to Waahiugton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
Secret Hearings on Hardwick Bill.

After somewhat heated arguments. the
Senate military affairs committee to-
day decided not to hold public hearings.
requested by Senator Hardwick Of
Georgia on his bill ne prohibit the send
ing of American soldiers abroad with
out their consent. The committee de-
cided IL would hear Senator Hardwici<
alone for one hour next week, but re-
fused to hear a delegation OF Georgians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24

ATHENS. Thursday. August ga
second fire is burning in saloniki. where
great damage was done last Saturday
by n confederation which destroyed
considerable part Of the city. making
10000 persons homeless. Thus far q
Thousand houses have been destroyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
Welcome aratifies Toxic.

The Secretary Of State has been in
formed by the American charge at
of foreign affairs. had said that he had
been profoundly touched by the won
derful reception that the United States
gave viscount Ishii and his party, and
that the warmth Of the welcome is a
Japanese government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
THREE AMBULANCES
GIVEN TO RED CROSS

Realities of warfare and the zeal of
Americans to help was demonstrated
yesterday afternoon on the grounds Of
the Department Of Agriculture when
three fully equipped ambulances were
exhibited to a big gathering Of citizens
and turned over formally to the Red
Cross as a gift from employees Of the
federal department..
With the ambulanceS, which repre-
sent an outlay of $3.50, was given also
a check for $3.50 in payment for a
kitchen trailer. which has been ordered
for Red Cross work.
Two Of these ambulances are to be sent
to France as soon as possible, prob
ably with the Rainbow Division" of
National Guard troops, which includes
the Field Hospital Company. n. G. d. c.
The other ambulance is to be used for
Red Cross work at the mobilization and
training camps about Washington.
Presented by Charles J. Brand.
Charles J. Brand. chief Of the bureau
of markets. representing the employees
| of the department. presented the ambu-
| lances to- Carl Vrooman. the assistant
secretary. who in turn presented them
| to Maj. Gen Carroll A. DevoL chair
man Of the District Chapter Of the Red
! Cross.
Mr.. Brand especially commended the
spirit in which the funds were raised
Oberiy and her assistants on the COM
mittee. q
In turning over the gift to Gen. De-
vol, Assistant Secretary vrooman said
! that the sacrifice youth was making
| for country in this war is the greatest
| gift IN the world on the altar Of sacri-
\ fee.
| Gen. Devol said: IT do not know how
many bandages and ambulances may
| be needed before we get through with
| this awful war. but one thing In GER
| compiimentec the employees Of the de-
partment on the good example they had
| set
A concert OF patriotic airs was xiysr
~ q section Of the Marine Hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24

Employees Of the navy yard ut Ports
mouth. N. H.. sent to Secretary Daniels
today an Endorsement Of the memorial
mouth men assured the 0ecretary 81
their hearty corporation Ia the work
Of the Navy and OF thar loyalty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
ALL FACTIONS TO SEND
DELEGATES TO MOSCOW
Army Also to Be Representatives.
man Plan to Separate Ruma.
mia Seen.

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, August 24.-Premiel
Kerensky will preside over the extraor-
binary national council which is to be
held shortly at Moscow. The list of the
delegates has not yet been completed, but
it is announced that there will be loo
representatives present from the councils
of workmens and soldiers and peasants
deputies. five from each Of the national
tiles, ten from the cossack council, fifteen
from the Petrograd municipality. fourteen
from the universities and in addition dele
emies Of science and arts. the women's
unions and the Orthodox Church.
The army will be represented by
delegates from committees at the front
and from other army committees.
Lieut. Gen. Korniloff. COMMANDMENT
chief of the Russian armies, will at
tend the council and deliver an address.
On behalf OF the government. Pre-
mier Kerensky, Vice Premier Nekrason.
Minister of the Interior NJ. Avskentieff
and industry, will speak. No resolu-
tions will be submitted to the con-
ference for voting.
Situation Not Hopeless.
Gen. AIexieff. former commander-in-
chief OF the Russian forces. In an In
terview at Moscow, asserts that Ger
many's strategy Is aimed at driving
the Rumanian army from all its posi-
tons in order to compel Rumania to
conclude a separate peace or to enter
into an alliance with the Teutonic
allies The seat of the Russian gov
eminent. Gen. Alexieff continued. must
be transferred to Moscow although
Petrograd at the present is not really
sian front. he added. though serious.
is not hopeless.
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Berlin Admits Reverse.

BERLIN. August "a, via London
The evacuation by the Germans OF Hill
800. the famous stronghold on the
yerdun front. Is announced by the war
once 1t Is said 4 weak garrison was
left there
On the British front, the statement
says. the Germans today wrested from
their opponents the gains recently
made by them south of the Ypres-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24

fortified zAxns captured BY Us yester-
day north OF the Ypres-Roulers rail-
~ay was repulssd BY our machine gun
IRE.
I'VE have advanced slightly to the
Northeast OF Langemarck.
Fighting Il Severe.
During the last week the fighting
IN the air has been incessant and more
severe than at any other similar period
since the beginning Of the war. Yes
fsrdsy the activity OF the enemy's air
craft was less marked and his pilots
appeared disinciined to engage when
close up to the lines.
None the less. great number OF ngnts
again took place, in which our machines
were favored by q change in wind As
result Of the fighting, twelve German air
planes were brought down and six others
were driven down out Of control. TWO or
ours are missing, one OF which was seen
to erect q landing on the beach at Ostend.
Throughout yesterdays attacks our air
planes successfully co-opcrated with our
artillery and infantry. The usual bomb
ing and reconnaissance work also was
carried out. In the course Of the day and
night 1--WE tons Of explosives were dropped
on various detectives behind the enemys
lines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24

The mission will visit the Naval
Academy at Annapolis tomorrow Ar
irving some time in the forenoon, the
visitors will be received with official
courtesies. The regiment Of midshipmen
will be paraded in their honor on Worden
field. Then they will be escorted on a
tour Of inspection of buildings and grounds.
Following this. Supt. Eberie win be host
at buffet luncheon at his residence The
commissioners will return to Washington
about O'Clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
JITNEY. MAN HAS
VTALITAS VIEWS
Tells of Astonishing Results
That Follow This Ma
ture | treatment.

lean Della o identified with the E.
PssO Jitney service, whose home is
SOS l. : Stanton street. says ne has
been made into a strong and healthy
man BY natural Nitalitas.
I think il a powerful blood tonic
he says 1t brings about astonishing
Improvement in your spirit, appetite
and general condition / am very glad
10 talk about NitalitaS. being made in
&c z strong and healthy man after SUI
TerinS as long as 1 did. IL is enough
% make me rejoice. 7 am glad 70 en-
d0rse Vitalitas because l know what 1t
has done for me-"
Large numbers of FL Paso people are
finding new health and freedom from
disease from this new remarkable pro-
duct OF Nature. Il IS nOn-alcohOiic and
is drugless. Nitalitas is recommended
for chronic Indigestion. rheumatism.
liver, kidney and blood disorders. stop
In and have a free sample drink OF
Nitalitas NJ Kelly & Pollard's Drug
store Also sold by Taiber's Drug
store. Las Cruces: Columbus Drug
store, Columbus. Douglas Drug Store.
Douglas. and Bisbee Drug store, Bis
Eee--AdV-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
WIDOW OF Ell PASO MINING
MAN DIES IN SAN ANTONIO

telegram received "wednesday at
the home OF Henry WeIsch 1000 Pros
pect avenue, conveys word that Mrs.
: II. Mueuzenberger. Of san Antonio.
VIII leave that city tonight for III Paso-
accompanying the body OF her sister.
the former CITY.
The decedent was the widow OF
Adolph Muenzenberger, "A mining man
VINO formerly lived in hi Paso Upon
the death of the husband. several years
ago, the widow moved TO sam AnfoDfo
Mrs MuenzenberEer viii arrive i'm n
Paso on Thursday evening at $50. The
funeral VIII be held from the undertake
~ Pariors OF Mclean. Simmons and
Hartford on FRIDAY, probably
ME IN FL PasO. Mrs. Nuenzenberc-
t er wliI he the guest OF Mrs Hen )
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
GERMANY STOOD
PROBLEM WORSE
Eggs 16 to 20 Cents Apiece;
Cheese Not on Market;
Potatoes Scarce.

Stockholm. sweden, Jan. 1.-THE
food situation in Germany has grown
much worse during the last six months,
according TO the experience of an As
ISOLATED Press correspondent who has
returned from a trip to Berlin.
Potatoes are so scarce that this
weeks per capita ratio in Berlin was
less than four and d half pounds. This
IS attributed in part 10 the farmers
Withholding shipments until February
l.. when higher prices Will be per
mitted. but il is not denied that the
potato crop is insufficient TO meet nor
NAL demand
No cheese had been on the market
since August and eggs are UnOotaln-
able. except surreptitiOusly at 10 TO 70
cents apiece. Berlins daily milk sup
ply is about $4,000 litres against a
normal 1.000.0 900 and IT is Impossible
10 buy clothing. shoes. stockings or
blankets except by permission OF the
police.
Chief burgomaster Woermuth. as wen
as the heads of other cities. complains
that the larger towns are compelled 70
suffer unnecessary hardships because
the system Of distribution Of toodstuILs
has failed in many respects
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
Hears Coughing Outside
OF WmdOw; Calls; Gets
Large Rock As a Reply

]. c. Greek. of So North stevens
street. is wondering who heaved me I'VE
Mound rock that ne found in his bed
room Wednesday morning
About 10 o'clock last night, Just as 1
was trying TO get TO sleep. / heard some
one coughing outside my WINDOW.
said M. Greek "Wednesday afternoon
- shouted our. Get il out and in
response some one threw a large rock
through the window. smashing the
glass This morning my son traced the
FOOTPRINTS to the Fl Paso brewery ana
back. The tracks were made by Two
men wearing spiked shoes. it seemed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17


back Few years ago" said
alderman J. P. O'Connor. re
minds me Of how 1 once expected to
own third interest in the 100 feet
front on san Antonio street. now occu-
pied BY the big Caples block. Along
about 1896 Dick Caples. Louis Hammer
ana IL E. BarnharJ paid about $1,000
for that corner and erected 2 single
story building on H. Some time later
l told Ar- CsDles 7 was thinking Of
buying Hammers interest in the prom
erty. as he wanted 20 sell for $4,000
Soon after that Mr Caplcs went 10
California, and. stopping at Phoenix.
bought Hammers interest. and. return
ing home. paid Barnhart the same prfce
for his interest This made the entire
property cost Caples a little more than
$4,000 Today the ground itself is cas-
lily worth $3.50, 000."
Until the present customs house was
built an adobe house on the CapIes
corner was used as a custom house. On
me opposite corner. where now stands
the Popular building. was another
adobe house, occupied by Amzi Berla, a
plumber.
Another prominent business corner
Texas and Mesa-was lying idle until
alderman z. 3. Stevens saw it along
about 1898. when he paid $500 for il. !
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
JUSTICE COURT.
4. j. Hall. preSidinx-

STATE vs. p. F. Dawson, speeding,
fined 80 and costs.
State VS.. Aejandro Bells. disturbing
the peace; fined 81 and costs.
State VS.. Luis Salas, disturbing the
peace; fined 81 and costs.
State vs. J. Yanes. speeding: fined So
and costs.
State vs. c. o Roberts. speeding:
fined So and costs.
state VS.. T.. F LonsesS. sDeedinc--
fined $3.50 and costs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17

, But there was no business on Texas
and Mesa then, barring a blacksmith
! shop where the Morgan building now
! stands.
arrived in FL Paso with $4,000 III per
fectly good money which ne wanted TO
invest. 4 friend recommended the
Stevens corner TO him. but Stevens
wanted more than S50.00U for il. al
though it was unimproved. Mr.. Leavell
went into the real estate business and
few months later. acting for q client
he offered Mr. Stevens $4,000 for the
same property and was informed that
1t was not for sale.
Asked Tuesday il he would take
100000 for the corner Mr.. Stevens re-
piled that he would not. that it was
not for sale.
Hanging in the office of Leaveu 4
Sherman is an interesting curio in the
shape Of a map OF the town OF FL Paso
as surveyed and plated by Arson Mills
IN 1853 In corner Of the map is a
legend reading that J d. Gillett. II. 6.
Gillett. J r Crosby. ". T. Morton. V.
St Nrain and ". T. Smith were the
proprietors of FL PasO."
The map. shows the surveyed lines OF
the town to be bounded on the north
by Franklin street, on the east by Kan
sas street on the west by Durango
street and on the south by the river
These boundary lines marked the limits
of the town. As the blocks showed the
names Of the men who owned them in
those days. il can be seen thar Gen
Arson Mills. the Crosby estate and the
T. H. Conklin estate are the only
original names still on The tax rolls
OF Fl Paso-
In $3.50 years later-another map
shows the limits Of the city extending I
north 10 California street. east 20 Dali
las street. south 10 the river and west /
10 the lines OF old Fort Bliss
But returning 10 the 1859 map. il is /
interesting to note that the old Fl Paso (
iceQuia came down san Francisco {
itreet, passed through Pioneer plaza /
ma ran through the blocks now occu- !
lied by the ROberts-Banner building. :
ne Commercial National bank and the
lew Martin building. 4 branch OF the
cequia passed through the place now I
occupied by the Rio Grande Valley
ank and ran down san Antonio street.
men called the San Antonio trail as
was the stage road from FL Peso
o san Antonio Later. by special per
lission, a ditch ran from the ace0uia
iadre through the yards Of Can't Gas.
avs. Judge Nyndham Kemp- Mai ;
y j. Fewel and judge Joseph Magoffin
1r the irrigation of their mint beds. !
1880 judge Kemp and Capt Davis (
ppeared before The council 10 protest
Salnst taking Eheir aceouia AVA (
ON them Judge Kemp made an I
lrneSI and humorous plea 10 save the !
mt beds OF judge Magoffm and Mai
ewel-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
WOMAN HOLDS MAN AT POINT
OF PISTOL UNTIL AID COMES

Discovered in a room Of the residence
OF Mrs. Samsdora, at 1919 North Flor
ence street. Teusday night r. RosaIes
was held at the point of a pistol until
the arrival Of police officers. who took
him 10 the city jail on charge OF bur
siary.
Mrs Samadora, according TO her
statement TO the police saw Rosales
N the room and getting a pistol. told
MIN TO stand still Rosales turned and
lied out OF the room pursued by Mrs.
Samadora. who forced him to halt. \
neighbor then notified the police
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
RivaI- lIoewc'< Record.
GE0RGIC AND KING GEORGE
BOTH CARRIED CONTRABAND

Philadelphia, Pa. Jan 1.-The Brit
lSn steamer Georgia, Philadelphia for
brest reported sunk by a German raid
et- mad IN her cargo 1900 horses for
rance \ la~ge quantity of cattle feed.
'o-Vyy bushels of wheat. 10000 barrels
Of lubricatinS oil ana $50 cases Of rifles
we're destined Tor Liverpool
Inc cargo OF the kim George PhiIa-
deiphia and Wilmington. Del. for Man
chester. also reported sunk carried
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
SEEK BETTER DRAINAGE.

T. Clamp. president Of the Elepnant
Rtfrte Watcr Users asSocia ton, and
l.. I. Young. attorney for this asso-
citation LETT Tuesday afternoon iu-
Washington 20 confer with government
officials in an effort 20 secure more
efficient drainage systems in the dis
tr.ct irrigated 10y the dam They VIII
meet senator elect ~ A. Jones OF New
Mexico 1T Chicago. and ne VIII accom-
rauy them TO Washington
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
DISTRIBUTES BIRTH CONTROL,
LITERATURE. Is SENTENCED

Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. 17.-Dr. Ben /.
Eeitman- Of New York. today was
found guilty OF distributing birth con
troll literature after the Jury had de-
liberated 13 hours Police Judge Call
fined him $1,000 and sentenced him 10
six months Imprisonment in the work
house. He was held in jail under $1,000
bail motion for . new trial viii be
heard January 20
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
BLANCETT is BEING BROUGHT
TO NEW MEXICO FOR HEARING

san Francisco. Calf. Jan 19--Albert
Rlancett. alleged to DE wanted in A.
buauerque. TO answer TO charges Of the
murder OF Clyde y. Armour. left last
night for that city ia custody OF chief
of noIice J. r Galusha- The prisoner
sDent the DAY ut a municipal hospital
having been brought south on q stretch
er from Friday Harbor, Wash. where
he wounded himself in an attempt 10
end his life when arrested
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
SINKING OF RADNORSHIRE
OFF BRAZIL - CONFIRMED

New York. Jan. 1.-THE sinking OF
f.razilian coasr was confirmed today
bv cables received here by the cotIee
importing firm OF Hard ard Rand
Joseph Purcell. member OF the flzIn.
said his firm had 2u,oee bags OF coIIee
on board
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
CORP. ROY Sanford.

Corp Roy Stafford. company NJ.
ciSnth OHIO, - years old. died II
nephritis AT the base hospital Tuesd9 =
night His home was in Mansfield
ONO He is survived by his father. A
brother and three sisters.
The body will he shipped TO Mans
field for burial this afternoon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
IN MEMORLAM

tNotites under this heading accented 10,
publication at the reading notice -ate)
We are very grateful to our pastor
and friends who by their presence.
flowers and sympathy helped TO light
en- our grief during the loss of a dear
mother and sister.
George F Reed,
Dell VI. Potter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
AMERICAN VETERINARIAN
IN ONE OF SHIPS ~ Nh

WATERFOWL. y Y. Jan II--Dr- or
vile r. NcKim. Of this city was a pas
esnaer on the Georgia. believed 10 nave
heeD sunk by a German raider Dr.
8fcKim was veterinarian surgeon
and had been in charge Of cargoes OF
horses shipped TO the allies during the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
3fTH DIsTRICT COTRT.


- hthts
state vs.. W l. Tuley and J. l.. Berry.
injunction: filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
4IsT DISTRICT COURT
T.. II. Price. pre.idinr

Benancio Apodaco vs.. Andres Olsuin,
suit for damages and breach OF con-
tract; filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
THE COURTS.
65TH DISTRICT COURT.
Ballard COIdweII. presiding.

F. ". Bray vs. James Murphy e. Al,
trespass 70 try title and TO remove
cloud. filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
TWO NORWEGIAN SHIPS
ARE REPORTED SUNK

london. Eng Jan 1l--LIoyds N
nounces the Norwegian steamers SOL
wang and Otta have been sunk
The SoIvaug. of 2970 tons gross. was
last reported as arriving at Leghorn, on
Dec. l.. from the Tyne
Ia. from Schiedam for Barry according
10 The latest marine report
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17

1.1e9.I00 pounds of powder from the Du
FONT powder works. valued at Ss5i-u9v-
Included in the general cargo was 40
600 bushels of wheat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17

coast, near Fernambuco. last Friday.
The message was addressed TO all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
CAPLES CORNER COST ITS OWNER
ONLY $4,000 WHEN HE BOUGHT It
Ground Alone Now Worth S150OOO According to Alder
man o'Connor- Alderman Stevens Bought His Corner
for $45O0-Map of 1859 Shows Six Men "Owned Ell
Paso"-Extreme Eastern Limits Kansas Street
By J. ID. PONDER.

st-ADKING about realty values
back Few years ago" said