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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
OIL ISFOUND
NEAR JUAREZ?
Running Into River, Says
Consul; More Found
Near Santa Rosalia.

Petroleum has been discovered in
the santa Rosalia, Chin, district, and
also within a few miles OF Juarez. sc-
cording to a statement OF C. NJ Segun,
Mexican consul general He states the
oil in the Juarez district was dis
covered when black oil was found
running into the Rio Grande on small
streams. It is expected. he stated.
that the fields I'm the Santa Rosalia
and Juarez districts viii soon be de-
veloped.
The total amount Of oil exported
from Tampico and TuXpam fields dur
ing the first six months Of 1917
amounted TO 22.140.S76 barrels, accord
ing to statistics compiled by the Mex
lean government This is equal to
nearly 5000. 900 barrels more than for
the same period OF 1915. More than
IS percent Of the petroleum was
shipped TO the United States and the
remainder to South America and used
for NIexico's consumption. 1t is esti-
mated that the total production for
the year will amount to at least So,
000,0 900 barrels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25

before As Polly OF the Circus" was
an innovation in dramatic produc-
lions. so is Baby Mine" something
new-and better in screen comedies
II is high class throughout. and the
settings don't seem like settings at
all; they look more like the real
thing
The production IS luxurious with
out being ostentatious; IL is elegant
and pleasing to the eye. just like a
work Of art And Madge Kennedy
certainly does. live Up 10 ali the good
things the press agents have been
saying about her. The droI humOr
with which she plays the foolish
young wife viii endear her TO fame OF
every variety She acts with an ease
and naruralness that will win for her
q high place among screen stars.
Baby Nine will be shown at the
Grecian today and tomorrow. To
those who enjoy genuine humor. pre-
scented in a highly artistic manner.
this picture is recOmmended--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
MEXICO LITTLE
SISTER Of j. s.
Gen. Alvaro Obregon, Wis
iting U. S., Says His
Country Is Neutral.

Los Angeles. car. sept. 25.-"Mexico
is the little sister Of the United
States" declared Gen. AIvaro Obre-
gon, former minister Of war. in Los
Angeles as he reached this city on a
tour OF the United States. on his tour
Gen. Obregon is accompanied by Mai
Harvey W. Miller. Of the headquar-
ters staff at FL Paso, as representa-
tive Of the war and state departments.
Would Accept L. 5. Aid.
Gen. Obregon says that finances are
the gravest problem OF Mexico.
Through an interpreter he said;
Mexico viii work its way out OF its
own tangle without a dollar Of for
eign aid. II need be. But foreign aid.
If coming from the United States gov
eminent, would be welcome"
villa n HAS Been
Villa, according 10 Gen. Obregon, is
a has been" ana no longer feared.
German propaganda in Mexico was
dismissed by Gen ODreEOu as being
Of little weight" Through his in
terpreter he said
There is no more German propa-
ganda in Mexico than that of any
let Germany use US OF course. in
some quarters there is German
sympathy. But this is largely over
Swallowed by the desire for American
friendship. Mexico viii remain neu-
trail II human endeavOr can attain
such an object I do not see how
Mexico could ever be allied with
would stand alone-a perfectly neu-
trail nation"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
FAVOR KILLING
N0N5TROCITIES
Medical Men Suggest That
Legislatures Authorize
Deaths by Anesthesia.

Chicago, Ill. Sept 25.-Members Of
the American Association Of Progress
sive Medicine, in convention here to-
day, have gone on record as favoring
a movement TO have state legislators
IegaIize the administration of an
easy death to monstrosities and to
the hopelessly incurable and in all
cases where an agonizing death i'm
penGs.
The subject was brought before the
convention by DR.. W. a. Guild of Des
Moines. speaking on 'legalized eutha-
nasia-" He suggested that a commits
similar to that which now regulates
insanity cases. should make all decis-
ions involving death.
The discussion which followed this
address was terminated by the decis-
ion Of a vote of 81 to "a. to refer the
proposition to a committee on insanes
TO submit to the legislators Of every
state the reCOmme ndatiOn OF some
action favorable 10 the proposed pro-
cedure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
london
FLIGHT MADE
Italian Aviator Flies 700
Miles in 722 Minutes
at 10000 Feet.

London, Eng, Sept 24-Capt.
Lauriat. one Of the most daring Ital-
ian aviators who twice has been dec
GRATED with military medals for valor
accompanied by an observer, made the
first Italy to England flight yester-
day. repeating the feat in 1910 Of the
late George Chavez in crossing the
Alps.
Capt. Lauriat covered 700 English
miles in 722 minutes. His machine,
which is a new type. started from
Turin yesterday morning. capt
Lauriat flew at a height OF 10000
feet He encountered high winds, fog
banks. transforms and clouds on the
route. which lay over CulOse in south
eastern France. thence over the
French battle lines in northern France
to Cape Friz-nez and thence across
the English channel lie brought mail
to the Italian ambassador
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
MEXICO TO STOP SMUGGLERS
OF MUNITIONS FROM SOUTH

Mexico City. Mex, sept 25.-Word
has been received here from Gen
Salvador Alvarado. in charge Of mill
tary operations throughout Chiapas.
Campeche. Yucatan and the states OF
the south that he would draw a close
Gordon OF trops along the border be-
tween Chiapas and Guatemala in or
der to prevent any supplies OF NUM-
tons reaching the rebels in Chiapas
from Guatemala
The country along the border is
wild and not densely populated and it
is said munitions have been struggled
into Mexico without the knowledge
OF the Guatemalau authorities. The
presence Of the strong Gordon along
the border also has served 10 quiet
apprehension OF German activities
along the frontier. fostered by German
coffee planters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
HIGH MEXICANS
help THE LOAN
Consul Here Says Help
From U. S. Would &C.
ment Friedship.

President Carranza. members OF his
cabinet, military officers and state
officials throughout the republic have
subscribed to the independence loan
Of the Mexican government, accord
ing TO information received here by
C. VI. Seguin. consul general. When
the popular subscription loan was
launched the president and other gov
eminent and state officials imme-
diately donated one days salary to
the loan and this has been followed
by all government, state and military
employees
The loan aggregates S15O.000.000
gold and aside from the contributions
fiestas are being planned throughout
the republic TO raise money Mr.. Sc
gum said he believes that Mexico can
raise the necessary amount without
financial assistance, but announced
that Mexico would welcome a loan
from the United States. which would
have a tendency to further cement
the ties between the two friendly ma
tons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
SHOWS HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
HOW SIGNALING IS DONE

Demonstrations OF signals with
electrical machines were given during
a talk to an interested audience Of
high school cadets Monday Afternoon by
: T. Patten. major i'm command Of the
signal battalion Of the FL Paso Home
Defence league
The training given in the signaling
department of the Defence league. il
was said would put members who
were proficient in line for promotion
in the United States army, the elemen-
tary training in the league being Of
the same nature BOYS Of FL PasO
both in high school and out. who wish
TO Join the league may make applica-
tions TO Mr.. Patten or TO A. H
Hughey, high school principal
Some Of the high schol cadets were
enrolled as Officers. as follows: Daw-
son Bryan, first sergeant company a:
Paul Harvey. first lieutenant company
b. AID Hanlon Dubois. battalion ser
geant major.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
ENTHUSIASTICALLY FAIRBANKS.

There's a cracking good picture at
the Wigwam today. It is Down to
Earth" with Douglas Fairbanks as a
star. II is somewhat different from
the usual Fairbanks picture inasmuch
as the smiling Doug does not indulge
in any very strenuous work himself.
Can you imagine a bunch Of well
people who think they are sick being
on q desert island with DouE7 He
knows they are as wei as he and he
puts them through a course Of sprouts
and finally succeeds in impressing
upon them that they are well The
picture is clever, picturesque and en-
joyable- Like all Fairbanks pictures
there IS nothing Questionable and
every member OF the family from the
Oldest 10 the youngest can see it.
understand it and enjoy it. Today is
the last day-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
WIGWAM-A SUPERB CAsT.

Ann Murdock, the Frohmau star.
Will be seen tomorrow at the Wigwam
in "Outcast." one OF the late Charles
II is the story OF a wOman's regenera-
ton and IL enjoyed a remarkable run
at the Empire theater in New York
and in London It was played by road
companies and was one OF the biggest
hits Fr0hman ever had The cast is
one Of the most notable ever pre-
scented in pictures. Nearly every mem
Der IS not only a F'rohman star. but
one Of international fame.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
GOGGIN SAYS BOARD HAS
MANY EXEMPTION PLEADERS

There were about 1900 agricultural
and Industrial exemption claims. and
between ten and 90 religious affilia-
tons pleas received by the district ex-
emption board up to several days aEo.
said judge J. NJ GoEEin. its chairman.
who has spent the past two days in
FL Paso- Judge GOggiu Will return
TO San Antonio this evening or We'd
nesday.
The board was rapidly clearing up
its work, said judge Goggin. and
would be ready I'm a day or more to
certify large number Of men for
service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
AMERICAN BOOZE TO COST
MEXICANS MORE MONEY SOON

Juarez saloonists and other saloon
keepers in Mexico viii soon have to
increase the price OF American wines
and beers to their customers. This
was made known today when consul
u. " Seguiu received information
from Mexico City 10 the effect that
duty Of 10 cents per bottle. gold
would be assessed on the importa-
ton OF American beers while 90
cent tax would be imposed on Ameri-
can wines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
ANTI AMERICAN PAPERS
IN MEXICO SUPPRESSED

Mexico City. Mex. Sept e5.-Half
a score Of Mexico City newspapers
were ordered to cease publication yes
terday on the EroUnd that their fur
ther issuance was contrary to public
morality The order was carried out
by Col De Ia lIata. chief OF police at
the request Of procurator general De
la Cara majority Of the news
papers closed have been anti-Ameri-
can in spirit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
DRAW NAMES OF GRAND
JURORS FOR NEXT COURT

Sixteen names OF men who will
serve as grand Jurors for the Novem-
Der term Of the 54th district court,
were drawn by L. S. Stewart. A Sill
berberg and Lamar Davis, commits
sioners appointed by judge W D.
Howe, Monday afternoon.
The present term Of Judge Howe's
court will adjourn saturday Monday
the Judge will convene court at Van
Horn, and a week later at Sierra
Blanca, in the new county Of Huds-
peth.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
MEXICO CITY TO HAVE A
new SCHOOL For NEWSBOYS

According to Information received
az the Mexican consulate here from
Mexico City a half million dollars has
been appropriated for the repair Of
the school edifices by city officials. \
has been built and all "newsies" will
be permitted TO attend school without
compensation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25

"A and I got a free sample. Icould tell
was improving 50 I bought a box Of
0uticura Ointment and a cake Of Cuti-
nTa Soap which healed me-" Signed
Miss Blanche J. Williams, 504 Wiley
St., Princeton, ". Va, March 5, 1917
Clear the pores Of impurities by daily
1se of Cuticura Soap and occasional
1ouches Of Cuticura Ointment
For Free Sample Each BY Return
Mail address postcard: ''Cutieura,
Dept. h, Boston" Sold everywhere.
Soap sc. Ointment 3 and soc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
MEXICO REFUSES
To TAKE PRIESTS
Consul General Says His
Orders Are to Refuse
PASSPORTS.

Catholic priests desiring 10 enter
Mexico from the United states will
not be given passports by the Mexican
government. This was announced to-
day when c. NJ Seguin. consul gen
eral, declined 10 furnish a passport to
Rev. father Gabriel Zehenni, a Cath
Ole priest, who applied at the con-
sulate for a passport.
No More Are Desired.
IN speaking OF his refusal to grant
the passport. NJ. Seguin said that he
was acting in accordance with the
orders from his government Mr.. Sc
guin said his government was OF the
opinion that there is a sufficient
number Of Mexican priests in his
country. without any entering from
this country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25

red and when the blisters
burst great watey erup-
tons would come. They
itched so that I could not
keep my hands from my
face. I lost a lot Of sleep
on account Of the itching,
burning, and pain.
! happened 10 see an
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
MAY
HELP HOOVER
Food Administrator Calls
for Commerce Secretary's
Aid in the Field.

The cham Der Of commerce has been
asked to give George H Clements.
secretary, a 30 days leave Of absence
in order that he may take charge Of
the western portion Of Texas and the
southern counties Of New Mexico. as
the representative of the campaign
committee Of the United States Food
administration. for the purpose Of
thoroughly organizing the territory
assigned him. to the end that food
conservation may be made as thor
ough as possible.
j. II. Andrews. national field repre-
sentative Of the Hoover commission,
was in the city Monday afternoon for
tn purpose of securing Mr.. CIements's
services After calling upon Mr..
Clements he called upon John NJ.
wyatt president of the chamber of
commerce, and after discussing the
situation with him made a formal re-
quest IN writing for Mr.. Clements's
services. which viii be presented TO
the board Of directors at its regular
meeting tonight Mr.. Wyatt assured
Mr. Andrews he believed the board
would accede 10 the request. Mr..
Clements viii enter into his temper
ory new duties at once, it is be-
Houston Man Administrator.
Mr. Andrews said that r. A. Peden
or Houston. had been appointed food
administrator Cor Texas by Mr..
Hoover and that the work OF organ
lzing the state would be under his
general supervision. J. r. Babcock,
assistant 10 the president Of the
chamber Of commerce of Dallas. and
Mr. Clements had been recommended
as the two men to take actual charge
OF the work of organizing the state.
Mr. Andrews said Mr.. Babcock's
board Of directors has already re-
leased him, il was said
says Food VIII Win War.
thinking people now generally
agree that food will win the war"
Sdlu 4lr- Andrews The conservation
army TO be enlisted viii have its place
IN determining the outcome of the
conflict with Germany. as viii the
army in the trenches or the army Of
Red Cross workers behind the lines.
families IN the United States in this
FOOD conservation army is the plan
OF the food administrators. The
movement is to be entirely voluntary.
Savings VIII Feed Allies.
IF each family should use corun7eaI
Tor one meal each day there would be
enough wheat saved 10 feed the
armies Of the allies If each person
in the United States should use one
spoonful Of sugar less each day there
would be saving OF IS tons per day
or enough 10 furnish sugar to the al
lies. one meatless day each week
would do much in the way Of solving
the meat shortage question. Butter
fats should be saved The house
wives Of this state can save untold
amounts OF this commodity without
dtscomm oding themselves at all. II
they were to cook with the products
OF cottonseed oil instead OF with but
ter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
Patton's Sun Proof Paint.

A strictly pure Linseed oil-White
Lead and Zinc Paint The paint with
a reputation Try IL on your next job
for satisfactory results. Ask for our
paint man Sold and Guaranteed by
Lander Lumber Company.
Paint Dept Phone 282.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
ATTRACTIONS ar THE BIJOU.

A George Ade fable. entitled. The
Wandering Boy and the Maynard
Parents viii be shown at the Bijou
today. Moral: SObriety is a sister to
solitude and speed no respecter OF
localities. The above picture IS in two
reels and Il is well worth your time
The Selig Weekly is on the bill also.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
Leaves Large Family.
ALFREn b. S. RRnWN.

Funeral services for Alfred 2. s.
Brown, Is years OF age, a private in
the 18th field artillery, company z,
who died Friday at the base hospital,
Fort Bliss. were held Monday from
the Peak undertaking chapel Burial
was in the Fort Bliss cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
CHA5. c. KIEFER
PIONEER, DIES
Well Known Merchant,
Clerk of Woodmen, Sue
cubms to Long Illness.

Death removed another FL PasO
pioneer Tuesday morning when
Charles C. Kiefer. resident here SO
years. expired at his home. zoo Epson
avenue. after a long wasting illness.
Mr.. Kiefer had been confined to his
home for several months, his store at
10Y North Stanton having been con-
Quoted by his sons.
Funeral arrangements were not
completed Tuesday. pending advices
from sisters Of the deceased in the
north. Last rites may be held at
Mclean. Simmons & Hartford's chapel
Wednesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev John n Jackson. Of the First
Methodist church. where the Kiefer
family worship TornillO camp. -.
Woodmen Of the World, OF which Mr..
kiefer was clerk for more than Is
years, probably viii attend the
funeral in a body. as well as the
Pioneers association
Built Up Toy business.
Mr.. kiefer came 10 FL PasO in 1881
and was employed in the Sutherland
and Schuster grocery stores. later en-
terinE business for himself. which
developed into one OF the principal
toy and notion houses in the south
west. He was an early member OF the
old volunteer fire department and
had been active in the Pioneers asso-
citation for years. At the last annual
meeting Of the Pioneers a committee
was named to call on the sick man at
his home.
Leaves Large Family.
Deceased is survived by his wife,
three sons. Harley J.. Fred ". and
Charles A. Kiefer: two daughters,
Misses 1Iaude and Della; three sisters.
Mrs. Mary Sisco, Winnipeg, Can; Mrs.
Frank Johnson, Laurens. Iowa; Mrs.
7. L Williams. Milford. Iowa. and
two brothers, VIII and Frank Kiefer,
at Pocah0ntas, Iowa Mr. F'iefer was
born n near Musl1ogee, Wisconsin,
March 81. 1855.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
CUtiCuPaHGdIGd
BliStGPSODFdCG
Neck, Arms and Face Covered.
Lost Sleep on Account Of Itching
Borning and PAN. Ussd 4 Box Of
Ointment and Cake Of Soap.

81 noticed small blisters on my face,
and very soon my neck, arms, and face
we're covered. The skin was sore and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
MUST HAVE PASSPORTS TO
ENTER MEXICO AFTER OCT. /

INSTRUCTIONS have been received al
the Mexican consulate here from
Mexico City TO the effect that after
the first OF October no persons shall
be permitted to pass at ports Of entry
from the United States without pass
ports from Mexican consuls. This new
rcle applies 10 all foreigners and Mex
leans VINO desire TO enter the country
to boone employed or reside II does
not however. apply TO persons who
desire to visit Juarez and other ports
on sightseeing trips or to pay friendly
calls
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
JAPANESE OFFICIALS PLACE
WREATH ON GUTHRIE TOMB

PittsburE, Pa, Sept. 25.-CoL Tani-
kaWa and Matsuzo NagaL members
Of the japanese war mission TO the
United States, today placed a wreath
on the tomb here Of the late ambassa-
dor George Guthrie PittsburE city
officials took part in the ceremony.
Fancy Alfalfa seed.
Write or call for sample and price
on our extra fancy new crop Alfalfa
Seed. FL PasO seed Co. 523 E. San
Antonio St Just below Court House
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
RABINOFF GOES
IN BANKRUPT
Impressario of the Boston
Grand Opera Company
in Financial Rapids.

Max RabinOrs Boston Grand
Opera company viii hardly visit FL
Paso this year and Nine. Ada Navar-
cite. the EI Paso nightingale. who had
been taken under Rabinors wing for
training. may not get her chance.
The following from the Boston
Globe Of Sept. u. tells the story;
The Boston National Grand Opera
company. which appeared at the Bos-
ton Opera House last winted under
the direction OF Max Rabinoff for a
two weeks period. yesterday filed a
schedule in bankruptcy in New York,
giving liabilities as S123.380 The
company's assets are not known.
Among the largest claims are the
Musical Art association. $4,000; Clio
vanni LenatellO and Maria Cay.
S15.215. Ricardo Martin. $500.
George BaklanOff. $685.. and. Maggie
Teyte. S5050.
The company. with RabinOf as i'm
pressariO. first appeared here two
years ago with PavlOwa. the famous
Russian dancer. as head OF the ballet.
opera and ballet. the company had a
hard time financially.
with the metropolitan and Chicago
Opera companies as competitors in
the east and middle west. the receipts
OF the Boston National Opera COM
pauy did not equal the expenditures.
Toward the Pacific coast the receipts
mounted upwards.
"Rabin0ff. when in Boston recently.
expressed the hope that the people OF
this city would give financial sup
port 10 the Boston Opera company.
The war. however. fastened the fnan-
cial collapse Of the company and the
filing Of the bankruptcy schedule
yesterday was the result"
THE WAR on THREE FRONTS.
Capt. kleinschmidt. Arctic explorer I
and big game hunter. passed two years
with the Austro-German forces on
three fronts. He was at the vanguard I
OF the armies that made the terrific I
drive against Russia last summer from /
the Carpathian mountains across Po- l
land into Russia. from TarnoW over D
PrZeMysl, Lemberg. warsaw. 10 BreSt- /
Litowsk. up the line where the armies .
are standing now. Then he partici-
pated in the campaign in the Balkans I
against Servia. and finally went 70 .
she Italian front 10 witness there the Z
great fourth Isonzo battle and sea I
fights in the Mediterranean He car
ries a collection OF more than 5000 ]
feet Of motion pictures OF the war. I
p0rtIaying every phase OF military ac-
Invites on three fronts. Prices are 10c, I
15c and Csc
Notwithstanding Capt Kleinschmidts
Ieutonic name. he is an American, and
a well known war correspondent
Advertisement
GRECIAN TODAY-@BABY NINE"
Baby Nine" which opened at the
Greciau yesterday. proved conclusive
ly that Goldwyn intends to make bet
ter films than have ever been made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25
NotIee. Tenement nrncr..

Lee Newman can get more money
out Of your property. at a less cost.
than anyone else. Ask his clients.
Phone 1904. 905E s. FL Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25

Pare Publicity Bureau-Advertising
in all its branches Telephone Ill.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25

The Mohammedau law gives wOm-
an a better status than she has in
any country except the United states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-25

GRECIAN TODAY-aBABT NINE
Baby Mine" which opened at the
Greciau yesterday. proved conclusive
" that Goldwyn intends to make bet
ter films than have ever been made