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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
Of
DAM POSTPONED
Structure Near Rincon to
Be Finished in August;
viii Aid Irrigation.

The completion Of the Percha dam
which is being constructed on the Rio
Grande about 80 miles above Rincon
and upon which work was begun in
June, 1916. has been postponed from
August 10 November. according to ad-
vices received by L. NJ Lawson, man
ager of the Rio Grznde project
The Percha dam is one of the four
dams constructed below the Elephant
Butte dam to divert the water into the
irrigation channels. Those which have
been constructed or are in the course
of construction are the international
at FL Paso, 2 dam at Leasburg, one at
MesiIIa and the Percna dam Another
dam will be built by the government
in the FL PaS0 valley when the In
creased demand for water warrants
the construction" said a reclamation
official. Saturday.
The gates and the main part Of the
Percha dam have been constructed
under the direct supervision Of II >
mer Gault, but in order to finish the
Dam 1t would be necessary to shut
off the water supply and for that rea-
son the placing Of the last section has
been postponed
The dam is being constructed of
concrete and when finished will come
$780, 600" said Mr.. Lawson The Ele-
plant Butte dam was constructed
solely for storage purposes and the
distribution of the water TO the canals
is left TO the diversion dams con-
structed at intervals"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
VILLISTAS ARE DEFEATED
SOUTHEAST OF 0JINAGA

Preside, Tex, June s.-Mexican
consulate here received reports Of a
battle fought on FL Pusblito ranch. 50
miles southeast Of Ojinaga, between
$50 villa followers and a government
force commanded by Gen Cordova Es-
pinosa- The Villa followers fled,
leaving many dead and wounded on
the field.
Reports of depredations by Villa
and his men continue 10 be received by
the consulate here. The consul was
advised of the execution by villa Of
Atilamo Carrasco. manager OF the
Tuperipleto ranch. Tiburcio Viezcas,
a peaceful citizen living on the
Mimbres ranch. was also shot down.
Three young Mexican girls from the
same vicinity were the victims Of
Villas brutality, and one Of them was
carried off by him, according TO the
consuPs reports.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09

Anthony Man atents
DeUices To SaUe Labor
In Rapid Hay Baling

George W. North. of Anthony, N
NJ, is the inventor Of two devices
designed to eliminate much OF the
manual labor in the process Of baling
hay by the substitution Of machinery,
the patents for which were taken out
by attorney F. z. Hunter on June 5.
The first device eliminates hand
labor in feeding hay to the baling
machine and enables the baler TO
press about 1000 daily. whereas the
average hand baler presses only
about 500 bales per day.
The second invention is an auto
matte block dropping device and wire
threading machine The bales are all
made OF uniform length and are auto
matically measured to determine
when the block should be dropped by
the machine. The ordinary baler re-
quires two men to do the wiring
OF the bales but this invention does
the wiring and stretches each wire to
an equal degree Of tautness in addi-
ton to securely tying and cutting the
wires.
The complete baler as designed is
said TO be a relatively simple affair
as compared with many clumsy ma
chimes manufactured. The motive
power Is gasoline and the machine
can be easily moved around by horses
or motor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
FIGHTING At
ORTIZ, REPORT
Villa Said To Be in Com.
mand of Troops There;
Caraveo Takes Town.

Fighting between Villistas and Car
rancistas occurred Tuesday at Ortiz,
south of Chihuahua, according TO ar
rivals from chihuahua City. II is be-
lieved by them that Francisco Villa
was in personal command of the WI
listas in the battle. The outcome Of
the battle was not learned
Marcelo Caraveo. a former Orozco
commander. who was imprisoned at
Mexico City over a year ago. has cap
tured the city OF Conception del ORC.
Fac, according to authentic advices
reaching here.
Eight hundred Carranza troops from
Ojinaga passed on the Mexican side
opposite Ruidosa, Tex, going to
Bosque Bonito, according to messages
received here Friday. Villistas were
reported TO be at Bosdue Bonito-
Seven hundred Mexicans went south
on Fridays passenger trains from
Juarez.
Gen. Francisco Gonzalez. comman-
der of the chihuahua military zone.
left Juarez for Chihuahua Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
SHERIFF HOLDS
MURDER CAR
Believes Auto That Carried
Thos. Lyons to Death Is
in Laws Grip.

The murder car in which it is be-
lieved by local authorities. Thomas
Lyons. millionaire stockman OF Silver
City, was murdered. or his body car
ried on the night of May 16 TO a "a
vine in Highland Park, was discovered
by sheriff Seth B. Orndorff. Friday
It is being carefully guarded in
garage.
Blood spots were discovered on
cushion and floor Of the machine. Sew
eral gray hairs were also found on the
front seat. Sheriff Orndorff said Sat
urday that the finding Of the machine
will result in the authorities obtain
ing the last necessary link 20 convict
the men who plotted and carried out
the murder of Thomas Lyons
Car Owned ny Ell PasOan-
The machine is the property Of a
wealthy Ell Paso stockman, whose
name is being withheld at this time
by the sheriffs department Parucu-
lars regarding finding OF the macnine
and the circumstances under when II
was found are also being withheld oy
sheriff Orndorff. owing to the fact
that other arrests are expected soon
Analysis Report Made.
The carpet and seats of the auto
mobile were taken TO the laboratories
Of DR.. W. W. Waite in the Roberts
Banner building to be examined Dr.
Waite has completed his investigation
and has submitted his report TO Nj.
Orndorff. Nothing will be disclosed
on the subject until the preliminary
hearing of the men now under arrest
is held before Justice J. NJ DeaVer
next Wednesday, IL was said Satur-
day.
Three Men Are Held
Three men are confined in the coun-
~ jail They are T J. Coggin and NIL
lard Coggin, stockmen of this city,
and Felix r Jones, OF Fort Worth
They are all charged with murder in
connection with the investigation Of
the death OF Mr.. Lyons. The state ex-
poets to produce a number Of witness
ses at the hearing whose testimony
will prove sensational.
Clerks at Hotel Angelus today tden-
titled Jones at the county jail as a
man who registered at the hotel on
May IS. He checked out on the morn
ing of the 18th, they said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
Bis DECREASE
IN SHIPMENTS
Ranges of the Southwest,
Needing Rain, Afford
Grass For Cattle.

True to the prediction Of some of
the southwestern cattlemen ship
ments to northern grazing lands have
decreased considerably during the
week and were but little over one
fourth as great as they have zen for
the past two months, as is SHOWN by
the reports which the inspectors of
the Panhandle and Southwestern
Stockmen's association forwarded to
the secretary, ". L. Ammonet. in FL
Paso.
THE decrease in shipments indi-
cate that the southern ranges are
able to afford grazing for the cattle
which remain in this country" said
J. n. Sanburn, assistant secretry,
land it is more than possible that any
shipments made during the remainder
of the summer will be the usual pc
riodical transfers which take place
throughout the year."
Grass Good at Carrizozo.
Inspector J. B. Baird Of the Car
rizozo district reports the grass IN
very good condition but the weather
dry and warm and IN need OF rain
W. NJ. Reilly Of Carrizozo, n. NJ.
sold one car OF one and two year old
steers, to A c. H Tanner at Amaril-
10, Tex.
Thomas Mcdonald Of Carrizozo,
olds to Robertson and Farr Brothers
at Winner. S. D.
Dry, Range short at saragosa.
Inspector H. c. Slack Of the Sara
gosa district reports the weather
dry and the range short
shipped so cars cows to Pecos.
Fred Snyder shipped nine cars
cows and calves from Riverton to
c. H. Ross of Riverton. sold one
car bulls TO Benton stone at Roswell,
c. L. Harbert Of saragosa sold one
mission company at Fort Worth, Tex.
Dry Around Odessa.
Inspector Hall J. Arman OF the
Odessa district reports the range IN
very poor condition and the weather
Clayton Brothers Of Odessa sold Is
cars cows to J. E. Booy-Scott in Ok
N. W. Bronson shipped nine cars
cows from Midland 10 Kansas City
grazing lands in Kansas
3. n. Aycock shipped two cars
yearling heifers from Midland 70
Kansas City
shipments From CanAo1ans
Inspector Paul Hoefle Of the
Canadian district reports the weather
and grass in fair condition and the
following shipments:
The American Cattle company OF
Hoover, Tex, sold 22 cars two ana
three year old helfers to Robert
Drake at Dalhart, Tex
George Gulach shipped one car
calves and yearlings from Canadian
10 Wichita Falls, Tex
Plains Shipments Reported
Inspector John Arnot OF the Pan
handle City and Amarillo district re-
ports the following shipments;
z. c. Britton of Amarillo sold six
and Woodford-
W. W. French shipped five cars
three year old steers from Panhandl=
City to Kansas City
George Simms shipped two cars
COWS and calves from Panhandle City
10 Kansas City
n. Callahan shipped one car cows
and calves from Panhandle City 10
Kansas city.
cows and calves from Panhandle City
to Kansas city.
Dry Around Shamrock.
Inspector 7. J. Potts of the sham
rock district reports the range very
short, dry and in need Of rain.
Horace Small of Shamrock
marketed two cars mixed cattle at
Oklahoma City.
Harry Mundy shipped one car
mixed cattle from Shamrock TO graz
ing lands in Oklahoma
car cows and calves to James Muse
~ Derrha TeT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
FRANK N. THAYER SUES WIFE
FOR DIVORCE; SHE IS AWAY

Suit for divorce was filed In the
41st district court Saturday by Frank
n. Thayer. of this city. against his
wife. Stalia Thayer. who now resides
in New York city. The suit was filed
BY attorney Gunther Lessing OF the
firm of Jackson, Isaacks and leasing,
representing Mr.. Thayer-
The plaintiff has been resident OF
FL Paso for the past four years,
coming here from New York. He was
at that time connected with motion
picture company that filmed pictures
Of the Mexican revolt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
BANDEEN WILL COMPLETE
REPORT ON CITY AFFAIRS

Dewitt A. Bandeen, director of the
FL Paso County Taxpayers associa-
ton. announced Friday morning that
he would complete during the after
noon his report on the city govern
ment and the manner in which the
various offices are being conducted
This report will be printed and copies
distributed among members OF the
association.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
CuIberson Votes Bonds.
ANTONIO SALAZAR GETS SIX
MONTHS SENTENCE In JAIL

Found guilty on a charge OF aggra-
waited assault in the 34th district court
Friday afternoon. Antonio SalaZar was
sentenced by judge ". D. Howe to six
months in the county Jail. Salazar
was charged with slashing at A C
Narela on May with butcher knife
The defendant testified he did not
know Varela and when he suddenly
entered his home he thought It was
knife
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
CHARGE WOMAN VIOLATED
IMMIGRATION RULES

FilOmena Miranda, VINO vas
arrested Friday by federal authorities
on a charge Of violation OF the immi-
grafton laws, waived preliminary
hearing before United States commits
sioner Samuel L Kelly Saturday
morning and was bound over TO the
federal grand jury. which will meet
here in October. Her bond was fixed
It $3.50 but she was unable TO furnish
this sum. She is charged with having
entered the United States without
having complied with the immigra-
ton regulations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
ELKS AND D. A. R. WORKING
ON PROGRAM For FLAG DAY

FL Paso lodge 1s7. B. P. o. Elks,
and the Daughters OF the American
Revolution. jointly will hold nag day
exercises June II at Clebeland square
The program for the patriotic dem
onstration is now being compiled by
both organizations There will be a
number Of patriotic addresses. band
concerts, and thousands OF miniature
American flags will be given TO the
children by the Elks. The program is
expected to be completed the first OF
the coming week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
IMPORTANT
To small Merchants and Other

To small Merchants and Others
The FEDERAL. INCOME TAX LAWS now
make 1t vitality necessary and imperative
that you keep strict and accurate book ac-
counts OF your business Anyone evacing
these laws is subject to heavy penalty We
adjust your accounts. open your books
start YOU off right and keep you straight
You know daily how you stand We stop
yoIr leaks and systsmatize your business
All transactions strictly confidential span
ish- spoken Charges moderate. Out Of town
business solicited.
CITY ACCOUNTING COMPANY
Expert Accountants Phone Izsl.
Run. are "Reminiscences bdg. FL Paso. Tex
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
EIGHT INCH STEP THROWS
BONE IN FOOT OUT OF JOINT

Stepping Gown from the front
porch Friday evening. at his home,
1881 Montana street. G. A Martin met
with an accident that proved very
painful for a time Though the step
was only eight inches, his right foot
careened in such a manner that a
bone in the foot was thrown out OF
Joint. II was reset at Rolston hos
pital. and the victim was able TO be
out today, though limping-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
MUCH INTEREST in Ell PASO-
Fl. WORTH HIGHWAY PROJECT

Sierra Blanca, Tex, June 9.-Engi-
neer Meriwether and secretary Starr
of the Fort Worth-El Paso Highway
association, visited in this city yester-
day. Much interest is being taken BY
the people in this enterprise. Com
missioner Walling will attend the
joint meeting of the Fort Worth-El
Paso Highway association and the
Texas Good Roads association to be
held on the 18th, goth and 21st OF this
month at Mineral Wells. The recently
appointed state highway commits
sioners will attend this meeting,
which bids fair TO be the most i'm
portant highway meeting ever held
in the state.
CuIberxon Votes Bonds.
Van Horn, Tex. June 9.-Culberson
county citizens are much interested IN
the coming meeting on the 18th, goth
and 2Ist of this month OF the Fort
Worth-El Paso Highway association.
to be held at Mineral Wells
This county has already voted funds
TO be used in the construction Of this
highway across the county.
Judge ]. c. Hunter and a number
OF other good roads enthusiasts will
attend the above meeting from this
point.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
ROSWELL MERCHANTS TAKE
LIBERTY BONDS IN PAYMENT

Roswell, n n, June s.-lf q sug-
gestion BY the chamber of commerce
of this city meets with approval
among local business men, which IL
is thought It will, $50 Liberty loan
bonds viii be taken at their face
value by merchants IN payment of
current accounts. Endorsement was
received quickly here, when the prof.
-ect was mentioned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
Attention W. o. W. and wOodmen
EfrrFet

All w o. ". and Woodmen Circle
are cordially invited to meet with US
at Odd Fellows Hall at $3.50 p m,
Sunday, June 10th. TO attend unveil-
ing ceremonies at Evergreen Gene
terry.
ADV ". S. Barnes, Consul Com.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
Notice Farmers.

I will pay eight dollars (sS.oO) per
ton I'D TO three hundred tons, for
kaiffer corn or milo matzCi in the
shock one month after cutting, II
field is within seven miles of Ysleta-
A. L. Mcknight.
Adv.- FL Paso. Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
Sing while Car Burns.
Notice, Tenen

Notice, Tenement owners.
Lee Newman can get more money
out of your property. at less cost
than anyone else Ask his clients-
Phone 1904. sos IL s. FL Paso.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
FINE THIRST QUENCHER
H--wF.rdsu Arfd phOnuhnfR

A teaspoonful in a glass Of water,
with a dash of sugar, relieves excess
sive thirst Superior to lemons--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
ESCAPE
DEATHS CALL
Party of Night Riders Hurt
in Auto Turnover and
Fire, County Road.

Three women, said 20 be Mrs. D.
Smith, Mrs. Mary O'Neii and Babe"
Deering, and four men, one Of whom
is reported TO be Farmer" Lancaster,
public service automobile driver.
were more OF less injured Saturday
morning about l o'clock. when a new
Studebaker seven passenger car.
owned by B. Tom Smith. of the Home
auto stand. S22 Mesa avenue, plunged
down a nine foot embankment on
Doniphan's drive, quarter mile north
Of the Santa Fe railroad crossing
and, in turning wheels upward. pinned
the seven persons beneath IT. The
names of three Of the men could not
be learned from either public service
car stands or authorities. It is be-
Iieved they were not seriously hurt.
The Deering woman was in a local
hospital and the other two were taken
to IA Brown street Lancaster, it
was said, had his back and head hurt
Soldiers save Seven From Death.
The big Studebaker caught fire
from a short eircuited battery after
the turnover and was entirely con-
sumed by the flames, but after the
seven persons had been rescued by
soldiers from the camp Of the Second
engineers train infantry, near the
Courchesne bridge, a short distance
from the scene OF the accident The
injured were brought to e Paso after
Dick Keyes. driving another public
car containing party following the
one wrecked. had gone TO the soldier
camp for aid 1t is reported the
wrecked car turned too far out OF
the paved road to pass car moving
northward-
Sing While Car Burns.
In the light of the fire, when the
Studebaker's gas tank exploded. a
party of soldiers and women sang
Hawaiian songs and played a concert
on ukeleles and guitars. according to
4 report Saturday morning. Mr..
Smitl. Of the Home stand, said that
the loss was $500, covered by insur-
ance, and that the charred debris Of
the machine was hardly worth pick
ing up. He drove TO the scene Sat
urday morning. It was said that
city motorcycle officer made a trip
to the scene, but il was also said at
police and sheriffs headquarters sat
urday at noon that no report had
been filed. The license number Of
the CIR was 1901.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09

Inspector I J. FOLLs OF lH5 oIIaIlI-
rock district reports the range very
short. dry and in need Of rain.
Horace Small of Shamrock
marketed two cars mixed cattle at
Oklahoma City.
Harry Mundy shipped one car
mixed cattle from Shamrock TO graz
ing lands in Oklahoma
Jack Muse OF Shamrock sold one
car cows and calves to James Muse
at Percha, Tex
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06

N NOsAAA-S
The people of Knox county will de we'll elect J. W. Mes
County Attorney He and reared Knox
county good family and is straight shnge His father
his oil dealings and died about the time Billy
HIS mother left widow without and has
worked hard live. and of could not help Billy He
ospe she has been invalid since their
child She has been bed all the time for
able to do work. Billy has had hard time
paying bills paying cooks and wash bills lots of the time
doing his cooking washing and house work. and making their
living between times.
fought bravely worked hard and made good living
keeping plenty and till to-day he has four
and educate + " wv cav ~ ~ ~ .
sp OF these drawbacks he has educated himself fairly
as we have in the county ~ ~ ~ e 'e 49,
FROM every angle ne is equal if better qualified
any man asking be County Attorney has had experience
not only the law but in lines of he has
had to follow lines of work. from cooking up make his
famiy's support. ~ - ~ 80
IT elect him will not regret it. will serve Won abv
and WELL He will appreciate His wife will love Won and
thank His four little children will call YOU bless.
ed while his aged mother whose limbs lettering under the
weight OF of fe burdens be made to rejoice
her old days will bless the praise God whom she loves
and serves for the helping hand have extended to her oy
son.
These friends the why candidate for
County Attorney
Why not vote for Messamore where your vote will count so
much for good? 80 ~ -
Truly your friend,
10 I-Zr NJ G. HIGNITE
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06

cows. do Jour house work. and
work ouri garden. and we have
an awful lonesome time while
father isgone. NY father says
that If he is elected. he will be
at home with us all the time. |
ask and implore the people Of
this county, will you please vote
for him? A vote for him means
a vote for us children, and | do
believe that God will bless you
all for helping orphans. | want
to thank you all for what l be-
lieve you will do for him on Aug.
A, 1917.
Your friend.
Ida Blevins.
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06

to run that may desire, but it
certainly would be a great bless
n,to me and my depedent fam
this nonn-would only give me
| could be with Cor this one time.
them the attention tnajly, give
er should give his children, th-
give them an education that viii
fit them for the battles of life.
If the people will elect me tc
this Office, | solemnly promise
that / will always be found on
the job, thatI will so conduct the
office that you will never
have cause to regret having
elected Blevens as jailer of Knox
county.
Beat or elected l will stand by
the nominees of my party, and
work for the party in the future
as | have in the past, and l will
always be found doing all can
for the upbuilding of the county,
and uplift of mankind. Voters,
will you stop and consider this
appeal? Will you help the man
that needs your help worst? The
one that will appreciate your sup
port most, and return your kind
ness in any and all ways posi-
BILE?
| want to thank you for the
favors that | believe you will
confer on me on August 4th, and
you that it will be greatly
appreciated by my neighbors,
my family and myself.
Your friend,
~ R. j. Blevins.
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06
T0king Biz Chances

1t is a great risk to travel with
out bottle of Chamberlain's Chol-
ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, as this preparation cannot
be obtained on the trains or
steamships. Attacks of bowel
complaint are often sudden and
very severe, and everyone should
go prepared for them. Obtain
able everywhere.
Mountain advocate., 1917-07-06
Church Of Christ Notes.

Rev. VIM. Ross Lloyd, pastor
of the Church Of Christ, next
Sunday will preach on the follow
ing subjects: 1045 a. M. The
Supreme Desire of Gods Heart"
1870 p. M, THE Difference Be-
tween Christ and U.s." These
services are abort and lively as
the spirit Of worship and dignity
will permit. The singing is inspir-
ing and the glad hand is extend
ed to all, strangers especially.
One of the most remarkable
things ever known in this county
is the great interest shown in the
classes of men and women in this
Bible school. Last Sunday THE
loyal men," taught by ]. M. Rob-
sion, had between 95 and 100
present.
THE loyal women" taught by
Mrs. Robson, had 65 present,
and a happier lot of noble souls
were not to be found anywhere.
There were about 260 in all and
the offering went to the Red
Cross work, and was some $40. 90,
and more yet to come in.
DIR. J. w. Tye, President of the
board of deacons, appointed the
following committees for the en-
suing year: Finance, DR.. j. G.
Tye o. G. McClung j. E. Archer
R. H. hewitt T. D. Tinsley; Pro-
perty, Douglas Fuller, @. O. Nc
Clure Speed Moore; Housekeep-
ing, J. R. Tuggle, Thos. Fuller,
G. w. Tye; Walters, 0. C. Nc
Chung, A. c. Vaughn.
Mrs. Anderson, wife Of DR..
Victor Anderson of Boston, made
very interesting talk to the
Bible class Of Loyal Women"
last Sunday morning. DR.. and
wife have been visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. c.
Payne, and are to return to Bos-
A ~itt5hin a few days.
unanimous ;Pp was passed by
ordering the eldea5 the church
to make an Every em99eacons
vass" for missions and benanl-
lences within this month. This
subscription is for all missionary
and benevolent work of this con-
gregation, and is to avoid the old
way of taking up a collection
separately for the various in
.stitutions of the Disciples of
Christ. When people go to church
they become tired of being called
on so often for contributions.
This way avoids that annoying
custom. All the members are
requested to be ready to receive
their officers when they call up
on them with a spirit of welcome
and good cheer,