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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17
JUAREZ MAKES
THEFETE PAY
Visitors Leave Probably
$4,000 While They Cele-
brate Independence.

Between 10000 and 1900 people
from FL Paso Sunday wendell their
way across the international bridges
to join the populace Of Juarez in the
celebration of Mexican independence
day. The visitors shouted the -'grito,
gave cheers for Mexico and enjoyed
/ the program arranged by military and
municipal officials.
As a result of the sightseeing crowd
/ Of FL Pasoans. Juarez is more than
$4,000 richer than on Saturday It is
estimated that at least this sum Of
money was spent by Fl Pasoans dur
ing the day
Gamblers Take II in Barrels.
Gambling was wide open and this
attracted the FL Paso contingent The
sky was the limit and there was more
heavy betting in the Monte Carlo than
since the outbreak of the Mexican
revolt some six years ago. It would
take several barrels 10 hold all the
American silver. gold and paper that
the gambling house took in during
the celebration
bankers Point the Way.
When the automobiles and street
cars turned into Gale Concrete
-barkers" with their megaphones
standing in front Of the gambling
houses and amusement places an
uOunced the places TO visit TO spend
your money" It's safe bet that, ac-
cording TO population, Juarez reaped
bigger financial harvest Sunday
than any other city in Mexico At
the keno hall il was almost impossible
all day and evening 10 get q seat Men,
women and children were playing
a COIOrfuI Layout.
American men and women mingled
with the crowd and took a chance for
their money Beautifully goWned Me@-
lean senoritas mingled with the gaily
bedeckec girls Of the peon class.
Dashing army officers dressed IN all
cOlOrs and uniforms were there 10
enjoy the festivities Cabaret shows
and saloons came in for their snare
Of the .-rakeoff-" JuareZ reaped a
harvest. but the FL PasO visitors en-
joyed themselves The bullrlng was
crowded TO witness a famous Mexican
maradOr fight for hours with Chi
ness bull fighter
Rain Makes Streets Muddy.
Rain made the over river streets
sea of mud, but this did not mar the
celebration. Men rolled up the cuffs
played gay hose IN crossing the
streets and no one seemed TO care
for a little mud.
Extra street cars were operated all
day, but each one going and coming
was taxed 10 its utmost At one
time Sunday evening there were more
than 1900 persons. mostly MeXicans, ]
lined up from the American end of
the international bridge TO the Juarez I
custom houses waiting to be inspect /
ed and passed.
4 military pageant was held at II Z
o'clock Sunday morning in which the .
entire garrison participated. one
thousand school boys also marched. 3
Owing TO the heavy rain only a part I
Of the athletic events carded at the I
race track were held.
Saturday nights program Of cXer- I
cises on Plaza Constitution brought F.
out a big crowd and patriotic speeches I
and music
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17

The skirts hang in perfectly straight lines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17
MASS MEETING
T0DRAW MANY
Recuperation Camp Project
VIII Be Discussed Fully
Tuesday NIGHT.

Approximately 800 business men
and other citizens OF FL Paso are
expected to attend the mass meeting
at the chamber Of commerce Tues
day evening for the purpose OF dis
cussing the advisability OF Fl Paso
making an effort to secure one of
the army recuperation camps to be
established by the government.
Since a meeting OF the directors Of
the chamber Of commerce Friday
night. in which members Of the board
were somewhat divided on The ques-
sion Of whether to try and have one
Of the camps located here the mat
ter has been 77i5el- discussed by
citizens. Many OF the leading citi-
zens have gone on record as favoring
the camp and say &c IS not only q
good thing for FL PasO from bust
ness standpoint but that the cltl-
zens should be only too glad TO as
sist the boys who contract tuoercu-
losis fn foreign service to recover
their health The climate and alt-
tude here IS one OF the best cures
for weak lungs and for this reason
many Of the business men want one
OF the camps located here
The Rotarians sanctioned the effort
to have cGe of the camps located
here and a committee appointed at a
recent Rotary luncheon made short
talks at the recent meeting Of the
directors Of the chamber Of commerce.
Among these men was DR.. r l.
Ramev and Edgar W Kayser- who
said they favored such a camp be
ing located here and that the loca-
ton Of one Of the camps here would
Of approval on FL PasO as health
resort They said this would give FL
Paso great publicity and bring here
many wealthy persons who are
health seekers They also spoke Of
the large number OF prominent FL
Paso business men who came here
for lost health. recovered it, and
helped in the building up OF the
city.
other business men contend that
If the camp IS located here IL would
have a tendency TO keep other home
seekers from coming here. It was
after the divided discussion that
president John n Wyatt called the
mass meeting for Tuesday evening
Short talks viii be made by per-
sons who desire TO be heard
Matter Probably Settled.
Dispatches today from Washington
announce the decision TO establish
recuperation hospitals at various
large cities in the United States-0ne
Of these at Denver The Denver Post
of Saturday, SAYS the government has
decided TO establish a tuberculosis
sanatorium al that place. The chances
are. therefore, that the matter is set
tied but the FL PasO meeting viii be
held anyhow. as more of these camps
may be distributed later. and ii is
the desire Of the chamber Of commerce
officials TO know the sentiment OF the
people here on the matter in event
such a cauconuenr is available
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17
MEXICAN HOLIDAY CAUSES
No DISTURBANCES HERE

The Mexican holiday. with the
large number Of visitors 10 Juarez
from this side Sunday. resulted in
no more than the average number
OF arrests. and in no accidents Of any
consequence. according TO Monday
mornings police reports sgt J. T.
Thompson, IN command Of the force
Sunday night, said that less trouble
had been experienced by the depart
Enent than during any previous Meyi-
Can ipdependence holiday that he
aInew Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17

Except 90 prove the rule that all Fan lines are
straight III the frocks that narrow slightly toward
the ankles.
Many of the girdles are fastened with buckles
Some high collars are shown.
They have quantity designed pockets
The girdles and bOdiceS are often embroidered
The materials are lovey-beautiful satins that
glow softly as they catch the light. Rich RUSTY
taffetas, shimmery crepes de chine and exquisite
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17
POLICE CHIEF THINKS
"WOBBLIES" WILL PASS BY

Abiding TO the statement that
members Of the J. W. W. now moving
out Of Columbus, n. NJ. might attempt
to stop in FL PasO. chief OF police B.
j. Zabriskie said Saturday night that
he was Of the contrary opinion. add
there have been an average Of two a
week arrested here. and that the
members Of the organization at Co
lumbus had been tipped Off that any
Of them coming here would not be al
lowed TO remain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17

pussy willows, and the much wanted navy blue
serge.
Many of them have Georgette sleeves of the same
shades as the body of the dress. Often they are
collared with white satin. Many are trimmed with
satin cOlOred buttons.
Choose them in Persian blue. navy, beige, taupe
tobacco brown or black You'll not have another
such chance for many moons, to get dresses as
lovely as these for SIS and S25. Fifth Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-17

Purple and French blue, sand color
with navy blue, also deep blacks, rich
ePurple and browns are worthy of
note.
But to really gain an idea of how en-
tranCfng these new hats are, you must see
hem immediately-while the displays
are at their best.
Prices are S., $50 and $40. May we
expect you tomorrow? Fifth Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
GERMAN RAIDER RIDDLED.
Slips Into Dutch Port With Many
Holes. in Her Sides.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. April 81. w.
]. Welter Of Soerabaya, Java. who is here,
told today of the exploits of German
raider named the Marie, which arrived
recently in Tandjong- Prick. the port of
Batavia. She had many bullet holes in
her sides and her crew numbered only
twenty men.
when the Marie was boarded by the
Dutch authorities" said Welter, 'the
men. all Germans, said the vessel was
formerly a British freighter. which they
had captured off the coast of Africa near
Zanzibar. The men said they had been
members of the crew of the German
cruiser Koenigsberg. which had been
driven by British cruisers up a river in
East Africa and blown up after her guns
had been taken inland. In the action off
the East African coast in which the
Marie was captured the ship was riddled
with shots from the shore. She was
afterward chased and damaged by a
British cruiser. but managed to slip into
the Dutch port. where she was interned."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
BEN JOHNSON RETAINS
DISTRICT GUARDIANSHIP
Kentuckian Reelected Head of Com
mittee Handling Capital Affairs.
Six New Members on Body.

Representative Ben Johnson of Ken
lucky is to head the House district
committee during the sixty-fifth Con-
gress. He was nominated by the demo-
cratic members of the ways and means
committee and elected by the House
yesterday afternoon. Mr. johnson has
served as chairman of the House Dis
trict committee in the last three Con-
crosses.
The other democratic members of the
District committee are Robert Crosser
of Ohio, James A. Hamill of New Jer-
sey, ]. Willard Ragsdale of South Caro-
lima, Benjamin c. Hilliard of Colorado,
Andrew R. Brodbeck Of Pennsylvania
Christopher D. Sullivan of New York,
Milton A. Romjue Of Missouri, Albert
F. Polk of Delaware, ]. J. Mansfield of
Texas.
Only four of these served as mem
bers of the District committee in the
last Congress-Represent Crosser,
Hilliard. Hamill and Ragsdale.
Representative Brodbeck of Han
over. Pa. was a member of an
earlier Congress; Representative Sui
livan is new member from New
York city; Representative Romjue
is from Macon. also a new member;
Representative Polk of Georgetown
Del. succeeds Representative Miller in
Congress. and Representative Mansfield
of Columbus, Tex, is member of the
House for the first time.
Two democratic vacancies remain to
be filled. Last Congress the District
committee was composed of thirteen
democrats and eight republicans. 1t is
expected that this Congress the COM
mittee when completely organized will
be composed Of twelve democrats and
nine republicans
OF the new democratic members. Mr.
Sullivan is a brother of the late big
Tim" Sullivan and a former state
senator.
Mr.. Romjue was formerly judge of
the probate court in Macon county
Mo. He succeeds Representative James
Lloyd in Congress
Mr.. Polk is a lawyer. Since 1898 he
has been secretary of the Sussex Coun-
ty Bar Association in Delaware.
Mr.. Brodbeck was a member of the
Sixty third Congress. He is manu-
facturer and a director of Urstnus Col
lege and Hoods Woman's College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
PAC|F|ST'S APOLOGY
PROCURES RELEASE
Senator Lodge Agrees to Drop
Prosecution of Alexander
BannWart, His Assai|ant.

After he had made an apology and
given assurance that no similar occur
renee would take place. the charge
against Alexander Bannwart, a paci-
fist, from ssachusetts. of having as
saulted Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of
Massachusetts,. yesterday at the Capt.
tol. was dropped.
Bannwart, who was released on $1,000
bonds yesterday, appeared at Ponce
Court this morning and answered to his
name when the collateral list was
called In company with several other
pacif1sts. he visited the Office of As
sistant United States Attorney Ralph
Given, and in the presence of the sec
retary to Senator Lodge said he meant
no harm when he went to the Capitol
yesterday. He assured Mr.. Given that
he had no feeling against Mr.. Lodge
and that he would not repeat the Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
CAPITAL MAN ON AZTEC.
John E. Eopolucci Was a Member
of Naval Gun Crew.

John E. Eopolucci. son of Mrs. Annie
N. Eopolucci of $40 I street southeast,
was aboard the American steamer AZ
tee, which was sunk without warning
off the coast of France. Unofficial re-
ports indicate that all the bluejackets
were saved. Mrs. Eopolucci has not as
yet received any official notification
from the Navy Department.
Mr.. Eopolucci is a boatswain's mate.
f1rst-class, and was a member of the
protective crew placed aboard the
steamer by the Navy Department when
she sailed.
He is twenty-seven years old and has
been. in the navy eight years In his
are two brothers, William A. and Sam
uel Eopolucci, and four sisters, Misses
Florence. Mary. Marian and Mabel
Eopo1ucci.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
Tarnowski's Recall Likely.
EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA
AGAIN TO SEE KAISER

AMSTERDAM. April "A telegram
from Vienna says that Empress Zfta of
Austria Hungary, having expressed the
wish to make the acquaintance as soon
as possible of Empress augusta Vic
toria of Germany. Emperor Charles and
his consort departed last night for Ger
man headquarters for short visit to
the German emperor and empress.
Inasmuch as the visit will give op-
portunity for the German and Austrian
rulers to discuss political matters, En-
peror Charles will be accompanied by
his foreign minister, Count Czernin.
The German chancellor, DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg. IL at German head
Quartsrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
Realizes the Consequences.
TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION DECLARING
STATE OF WAR WITH GERMANY EXISTS.

The resolution approved by the Senate committee
foreign relations is follows:
Whereas the imperial German government has COM
mtted repeated of against the government and
the people of the United States of America therefore
be 1t
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-
of the United States of America Congress
bed That the of between the United States and
the imperial German government which has thus been
thrust upon the United States hereby formally declared
and that the President be- and he hereby authorized
forces of the United States and the of the gov
eminent to carry against the imperial German
government and bring the conflict to successful
all OF the Of the country hereby
pledged by the Congress of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
RAIDERS CAPTIvES LANDED.
Consul at Rio Janeiro Reports
Names of Americans Taken There.

Names Of the American sailors taken
from ships In the south Atlantic by the
German raiders and taken into Rio
Janeiro on the French bark Camb-
rome, are reported by Consul Colts
chalk, as follows:
Killiam Alfonso Clark, Berkeley, W.
Va: Luther feathers, Van Vert.
Ohio; John E. Rondoni. San Jose. Cal:
Ernest Ray Gilbert. Kirkland. Wash.
and Manuel Guerrero. Guam.
All the men have been turned over to
Consul Gottschalk. whose report adds
nothing to the news dispatches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
LABOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
President Gompers of A. F. Of L.
Selects National Defense Aids.

Samuel Gompers. president OF tho
American Federation Of Labor. has select-
ed the executive committee Of the COM
mttee of labor subcommittee OF the
advisory commission to the national coun-
ell defense, following a meeting Of the
committee of labor yesterday
Besides Mr.. Gompers, chairman, the
executive committee will be composed of
the following: Secretary William b. Will
son of the Department Of Labor. Everit
Macy James Lord. Elisha Lee. Warren s.
stone. Frank Morrison. Lee K. Frankel.
James O'Connell. A. Parker Nevin and
Louis B. Schramin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
WORK PROGRESSES IN CONGRESS ON
RESOLUTION FORMALLY TO DECLARE
THAT STATE OF WAR EXISTS.
Cabinet Called In Session to Consider Extension
of Credits to Allies, Taxation AMI
Other Warlike Measures.

The United States really is at with the German empire to-
day, awaiting only the formal recognition of Congress
Every moving grid the nation against the
which President Wilson, his address Congress- csrac
terized natural foe to liberty.
Work Congress the resolution declare formally state
of existing forward rapidly The Senate foreign relations
approved the resolution introduced without change in
within
predicted by opposing The House foreign affairs
delayed by the fact that the republicans had
named its members of the committee The committee will
consider the resolution
Consideration of the resolution in the Senate forced
until tomorrow by objections Senator La Toilette and the
House delayed by lack of organization of the foreign affairs
committee 1t expected for action in both Houses
Soon after the Senate adjourned House adjourned
Both House and Senate former
lateral am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
IS CHOOSING ALDERMEN.
Chicago Holding Election for Thirty
Six Members of Board.

CHICAGO. April 3.-Political leaders
do not expect more than one-half the
registered vote of the city to be cast
today in the election in which thirty
six aldermen will be chosen. Outside
estimates placed the probable vote at
425.000.
The democrats assert they will win a
sweeping victory. as they claim the
solid backing of the wet" forces for
their candidates as a rebuff to the city
administration for the Sunday closing
of saloons. Republican managers in
sisted they would gain many demo-
cratic votes on account OF the factional
fights in several wards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03

Credit Extensions to Allies.
The cabinet, at a war session. was
called to discuss the extension of cred
its to- the nations already at war
against Germany; the raising of money
by taxation for use of the United
States in the war: the equipment of
the snavy to the fullest state of eff
cheney to cope with the submarine
menace, and the raising of great
army on the principle of universal liza
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03

bility to service-the first increment of
which is to be 100000 men.
The council of national defense and
its advisory commission in joint ses-
sion continued the work of mobiliza-
ton of the national resources to
bring the government of the German
empire to terms and end the war;" as
|the President expressed it.
The War Department and the army
general staff were ready to present to
Congress it's plans for raising an army
just as soon as the legislative body
asks for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
Maine Votes Million for Defense.

AUGUSTA, Maine. April 3.-The legis-
lature of Maine today appropriated ST.
ooo, 900 for general defense purposes.
This action was taken under suspen-
sion of rules Immediately after the
Joint assembly had received a message
from, GOV. Mink on urging that the fun6
be provided by bond issue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03

Ushant. One boat from the steamer
has been found with nineteen survi-
vors, who were landed this afternoon
yesterday at Brest Twenty-eight
persons are still missing, and although
two patrol vessels are searching for
them. the stormy condition of the sea
and weather renders their rescue doubt
full
names of survivors, Will cable fur
ther details as soon as possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
DAY IN CONGRESS.
SenateI
Met at noon.

Met at noon.
War declaration resolution re-
ported by foreign relations commit
tee.
Universal military training bill
introduced by Chairman Chamber
lain of military committee.
Espionage bill. to prevent spying
on military secrets, which failed in
House at last session, reintroduced.
kilograms, letters. petitions and
resolutions for and against war
with Germany laid before Senate.
Adjourned at 1903 until 10 tomor-
row.
HOuaes
Met at noon.
Adopted republican committee as
signments, merely continuing hold
over members on same principal
committees as in the last Congress.
Delegate Sulxer of Alaska sworn
in.
Democratic leaders conferred over
war legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
Ambassador Sees Devastated France.

PARIS, April 3.-United States Ann
ba ssador Sharp. under instructions
from Washington, has visited the dew
astated regions evacuated by the Ger
mans. Mr.. Sharp was in Chaulny. Ham
and Roye on Saturday. and cabled the
State Department an account of what
he saw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
Willing to Drop Prosecution.

Upon the suggestion of Mr.. Given,
the senator's secretary communicated
with Mr.. Lodge the statement of Bann-
wart. A short time later Senator Lodge
telephoned to Mr.. Given and said that
if the government would be satisfied he
would not prosecute the case. The
senator explained that he is very busy
at the Capitol at this time and could
not very well leave to attend court. He
stated further that he knew Bann-
wart in Massachusetts, and that with
the assurance that the trouble would
not be repeated, he did not care to
force the prosecution.
Mr.. Given had prepared for an inveS-
tigation of the case, there being seven
witnesses in attendance at court this
morning. When Senator Lodge ex-
prosecution, Mr.. Given announced he
would drop the case.
Thinks Pacifsts Made Mistake.
That the pacifists made a big mis-
was the substance Of a statement given
out by Bannwart. He said that after
reading the Presidents message to
Congress last night he and other paci-
fists saw that "the President was sim
ply SIdHUlHS LOT pTopoSitlOHS lhdt
ali fair minded lovers of peace
must indorse as result of
their fairmindedness, as it was
not inimical or hostile to the German
people personally, but a charge against
the German government" He added:
1T was Christ-like and may eventually
lead the German people to overthrow
their brutal government. thus bringing
the world nearer to universal peace"
He suggested that President Wilson
might be at the head of a league OF
universal peace as a result of this
Some time before court convened this
morning there were many spectators in
attendance to hear the testimony in the
case and to get a glimpse of Senator
Lodge and Bannwart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-03
FOLLETTE'S OBJECTION :
BLOCKS SENATE ACTION
ON WAR RESOLUTION

The adjournment of the Senate to-
day was marked by a stormy scene in
which Senator La Toilette by objection
forced consideration OF the war reso-
luton over until tomorrow. and Demo-
cratic Leader Martin then forced an
adjournment to cut off Senator La
Toilette.
When Senator Hitchcock reported the
resolution amended. declaring a
state of war exists with Germany and
directing the President to prosecute
war against the imperial German gov
ernment to successful termination,
and asked its immediate consideration,
Senator La Toilette, who had been
watching closely, arose and asked that,
under the rules. it go over until to-
morrow.
Insists on Objection.
II object to its present consideration"
said the Wisconsin senator. Senator
Hitchcock then told him that if absence
of printed copies was the basis of his
objection he could promise their dis
tribution within five minutes.
II object, under the rules Senator
La Toilette insisted Senator Martin,
the SraS-nalreu majority iedueT, tnen
arose, angrily faced Senator La Fol-
lette. and interrupted:
"Of course, it is within the power of
the senator to carry this over. He has
too much experience to make it neces-
sary for me to tell him that his atti-
tude in a matter of such tremendous
co olsequences-
Here Senator La Toilette broke in
with protest against being "1ectured"
by Senator Martin.
IT had no idea of lecturing the sena-
tor" Senator Martin retorted. sharply.
'But ! have right to call the atten-
ton of the Senate and the senator to
the momentous consequences of the
resolution
Realizes the Consequences.
ITS quite unnecessary" Senator La
Toilette interjected. in quiet but posi-
tive tone. Il think 1 realize it as
fully as the senator from Virginia
does. / ask the regular order"
II have right To- Senator Mar
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