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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
200 LIQUOR LICENSE
PERMITS ISSUED DAILY

Austin. Tex. May Is. APPROX
mateIy 200 LIQUOR license permit re-
newaIs are daily being issued by con-
troler Terrell at the present time. of
the SPAS licensed saloons in the state,
il is estimated that 24OO OF them ex-
pire between the first OF Nay and
the 18th of July. The department
has already issued 1000 Of these re-
newals and many applications for re-
newals are being received daily.
Texas now has &C wet counties
Harris county leading with 43T IL
censes. Bexar county second with al.
Fl PasO PAS, Galveston t0S. Dallas
Dol. Tarranr IS6 and TraEis lnl-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
UNIVERSITY REGENTS Called
TO FIRE DR.. VINSON, REPORT

Advices from Austin. Tex. Monday
we're that governor J. E Ferguson
had calIeI a meeting OF the univer-
sitv regents for Monday to consider
matters OF grave importance II
was said that the removal OF Dr- r
T. Vinsan. president: r F. Golfer.
law professor. John A TsOn1ax, secre-
-arv Of the facuItv: ". H Maves.
head of the school of journalism.
and 4. Caswell. doctor OF philosophy
90 e7rrra+fnn. vas desired and the
state executive demands the aboli-
ion 81 the fraternities.
Q F Kelly. El Paso member OF the
-a-ents boar7. remained here Non
dav to attend the graduation Of three
Of his dsughters in the schools.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
GERMANY MAY
FIGHT Z YEARS
DR.. Kurt Sauer Says Ger
mans Manage Food Bet
ter: Rumania Helps.

Or. Kurt Sauer. q lieutenant IN the
medical reserve corps Of the United
states army. who is visiting his
parents in II Paso. and who saw
field service as a volunteer with the
German medical corps at the front
bit returned to the United States
when this country severed diplomatic
relations with Germany. speaking
about the situation in Europe said:
1T Will take two years more to
defeat Germany. for that country has
recovered from the mistakes Il made
in its food management the first year
Of the war. In 1914 a food specialist
advised the killing OF all hogs. so
that the potato crop would not be
ted TO them. The hogs were killed
and large quantities Of the meat
spoiled and had TO be destroyed But
when I let Germany in March last
the country had restored its hog sup
ply TO normal and also had 100000
head Of cows
Meat Eating by Schedule.
IN regulating the consumption OF
food the German government when
/ was there. allowed q half a pound
OF meat per = cen u Se-SA PSASoi4 a.
Germany Eating meat was not per-
mitted on Tuesdays and Fridays and
on Mondays and Thursdays no rats
were allowed for cooking, so no food
was fried on those days On Sarur-
days no one was allowed to eat pork
Every person in the country had to
have a ration card in order to get
food. The eating of fowl was not
under regulation and it was costly
eating
Use Butter TO Oil Engines.
AT one time. just before the in
rasion Of Rumania, oil was so scarce
in Germany that butter was used 10
oil railroad engines But the lnTas-
ION Of Rumania gave Germany all the
oil she needed and also greatly in
creased her food supply
Meat rations have been increased
and goat meat. not being on the regu
lated list can be eaten any time The
supply OF beer has been reduced IS
percent TO the people. but the soldiers
At the front are still permitted their
beer. The reduction in the prOduc-
ton Of beer was made 10 save grains
The soldiers at the front are also al
lowed five ciearets each per day, and
people are always donating them
cigarets and tobacco
says Germany Makes BeIgiRns Work.
Asked what the Germans are do
ing with the Belgians, Dr. Sauer
said They are making the Belgians
work TO support themselves. but the
German government was perfectly
willing for them to 90 to work in
Holland where employment was Of
While he is Of German parentage,
Dr. Sauer IS American and has ten
dered- his seryic to this government
in its fight against Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
WATER DIRECTORS TO MEET
TUESDAY TO TALK DRAINAGE

The newly elected board of directors
OF the FL PasO county water improve
ment district will have its first meet
ing for the discussion of the drainage
problem Tuesday morning, according
to one Of the directors.
Previous to the directors meeting
the officials of the Fl Paso Water
Users association will meet in con-
sulta ton with F. c. Weymouth, chief
Of construction for the reclamation
service, TO discuss problems OF the
drainage project and the methods
used in surmounting them. Mr.. Wey-
mouth will have charge Of the con-
struction work Of the proposed drain
age system and any other work that
is undertaken
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
cAII. On Q. 5. FOR sTATE1IENT.

Chicago, Ill. May 2s-Two peace
resolutions were passed at meeting
which filled the auditorium theater
and which was called by the perma-
nent peace commission Of Chicago.
The first resolution called upon the
government Of the United States to
make 4 definite statement Of the
terms OF peace proposed by the United
States and its allies: the second was
that the Chicago city council be asked
TO invite the Russian official commits
sioners. now in this country to pre-
sent Russia's peace terms. to visit
Chicago and make public explanation
Of the aims OF the Russian govern
r1pnr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
SEVENTH INFANTRY LOADING;
LEAVES FOR GETTYSBURG, PA.

The seventh United States infantry
entrained at Fort Bliss Monday. pre-
paratory to leaving for Gettysburg.
Pa, late this afternoon or tonight
Col. Frank 3. Jones is in command
The 34th infantry, WHICH was
brought 10 Fl Paso a few days ago.
will occupy the seventh infantry camp
on the Fort Bliss reservation Since
the arrival Of the 34th il has been
stationed at Camp Cotton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
REV. Mr.. OVERSTREET SPEAKS
TONIGHT TO NAVY LEAGUE

Rev Charles l. Oyerstreet. pastor
Of the First Presbyterian church. will
be the principal speaker at the meet
ing OF the Navy league tonight, OPEN
ing at s o'clock in the ballroom in
the PasO del NOrte hotel. The meet
ing has been called to effect a per
manent organization, elect officers
and appoint committees A forecas-
of the election indicates that DR.. b.
Z. Jenness viii be chosen president
and Frank Coles. treasurer. 4 sue
cessor to George II. Clements. as sec
rotary, probably will be named
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
NAVAL RESERVE ENLISTMENTS
MAKES INCREASE OF Is 600

Washington, D. c., May 2S.-Enlist-
ments in the naval reserve forces
since war began have brought the per-
sonnet or all branches up about 25.-
600 or almost half the size of the regu-
lar navy a year ago. This includes the
fleet reserve. the naval. naval aux
liary volunteer coast defence. and
flying corps reserves. and women en-
listed for special duty. Boston. New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk. in the
order named, have led in enlistments-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
OFFICERS HAVE NO WORD
FROM BLUM ON LYONS CASE

Although he announced when he
left for Hachita, y. II. Friday even
ing that he would return Sunday with
two mechanics he had arrested in
connection with the murder OF
Thomas Lyons. deputy sheriff Henry
Blum had not returned to I'll Pasc
Monday morning and the sheriff and
county attorney said they had re-
ceived no word from him. Blum
stated before leaving that he had
arrested the men while a. Hachita
and that they were in Jail He re-
turned TO this city and secured var
rants for their arrest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS
LEAVING FOR SAN ANTONIO

Several officers OF the medical corps
on duty at the military base hospital.
Fort Bliss. have received word that
they viii be sent TO Fort sam Hous-
ton, to be attached to ambulance corps
No. and field hospital No. 6. units
Of the army that may see active ser
vice soon
The reduced number OF patients IN
the base hospital. allows the officers
to be removed, II was said There
were $40 sick and injured soldiers
in the base hospital Monday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
MENCANS WILL NOT BE
DRAFTED; MUST REGISTER

L Soriano Bravo, Mexican consul
IN FL Paso, has issued a statement
TO Mexican nationals residing in the
United States that they viii not ne
conscripted in the United States army.
However. consul Bravo has explained
10 his people that they must register
on June ;. il they are residing in
the United States on that date
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
GoUemor Urges Texas
to Observe June 5 With
Some Patriotic Service

Austin, Texas. May 2S.-In a pro-
clamatiOn 10 the people of Texas,
Gov. James E Ferguson appeals for
a general observance of June 5 in
deed and in spirit, 'and with the
memory of our gallant forefathers
reminding US. and with the love Of
our mothers Inspiring US. and with
the emblem Of our rag leading us;
and with the right Of our cause con-
soling US. we viii take our stand
upon the watch towers or freedom
and welcome the contest"
Governor Ferguson adds
IF YOU have not a boy to send to
the war. then buy a Liberty bond
IF you cannot buy a bond, then
render some free service TO your
neighbor whose boys will shoulder
the musket in defence Of their cOun-
try
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28

The Remount bar and cafe was
burned to the ground SATURDAY. after
noon at Iynchville, near Fort Bliss.
Fire company number four went TO
the fire. but was unable TO save the
building. as no water could be had
Chemicals were tried. but did little
good. and the firemen were forced to
return to the city without doing any
good. The bar had been closed since
the new law went into effect prohib-
iting the sale Of liquor to soldiers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
BELGIANS ARE
STILLFIGHTINC
Have Eight Divisions in
Field and Big Munition
Factories Behind Lines.

Headquarters Of the Belgian Artil-
lerv. Establishment Behind the Allies
Front, Nay s.-(Correspondence Of A
F)-Here. where the Belgian army IS
making its own cannon. rifles, shells,
transport wagons. saddles and har-
ness. one can appreciate how other
outstanding features of the war have
unduly obscured the Belgian military
efforts since the battles OF 1914.
The Belgian army has six divisions
Of infantry and two divisions Of cav
airy left TO hold a line Of approx
mately IS miles, or just about four
men to the yard OF front; front
where particular vigilance is required
No part of the allies line is more
closely watched and explored by the
enemys patrols A weak spot any
where would provoke an immediate
offensive.
Big Factories Built Up.
Belgium lost all her manufacturing
establishments and all her resources
in raw materials in the defeat Of the
allies at Charleroi and IN the retreat
from Antwerp yet monsieur De
RrOdueville, minister OF war, has built
ID artillery and munitions establish
ments that not only enable the Bel
gian army TO reply shot for shot TO
the Germans User front, but also
contribute to the supplies of the allied
armies. Fourteen thousand Workmeh
are employed in these est2 ollshments'
which are using American machines
and tools.
DIsorgnnized Mt Wars Outbreak.
The invasion found the Belgian
army in the midst OF an entire re-
organization of its artillery. Siege
cannon ordered from the Krupp works
in Germany had not been furnished.
Millions Of cartridges ordered from
the same source also had been held
up. II was with a disorganized arma-
meut and insufficient material that
the Belgians held the Germans in the
retreat 10 the User
The Belgian army is new in nearly
every feature. OF the 10000 men IN
The field and $4,000 men who garri-
sOned the forts at the outbreak Of the
war. 80 900 fell into the hands OF the
Germans at Liege, Namur and IN the
retreat: $4,000 more took refuge IN
Holland and were interned; $4,000
were lost on the User in addition to
more than 10000 killed and wounded
in the battles OF Liege, Haelen ana
St Trond.
Patriotism Effects Reorganization.
The reorganization was difficult.
Unable to call q session OF parliament,
TO revise recruiting laws TO accord
with the new situation, the govern
ment could only appeal 10 the pa
triOtism of refugees in England and
France. The response was such as TO
reconstitute an army Of six divisions
of infantry and two divisions OF cav
airy. while 1900 men were detached
for the manufacture of munitions in
France and 500 sent to Russia for the
same purpose. About $4,000 more men
were raised by decree calling upon all
Belgians eligible for service between
IS and 40 years Of age
Auto Cannon Regiment TO Russia.
4 regiment OF auto cannon recruited
among the Belgian refugees and
trained IN Paris was sent to the Rus
sian front. where it played an i'm
portant part in Brussiloffs offensive
in Galicia and Volhynia in the spring
of 1916
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
MEXICO ORDERS STANDARD
OIL TO REMOVE so BIG TANKS

Mexico City. May 2S-Tha Stand
ard oil company has been ordered by
the department of commerce and in
dustry to remove about 50 oil tanks
erected in the Tampico field These
tanks. the department declares. were
erected without permission and were
not erected according to government
standards It is said the tanks cost
approximatelv 100000 to construct
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
WEATHER BULLETIN
Q. :. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURI
WEATHER BUREAU.

Observations taken
at S a n. 18th me-
ridian time. s a. m
e Paso time. Nay
IS.
Forecasts
Fl Paso and vicin-
ity-Fair and warm
er tonight and
Tuesday.
New Mexico and
Arizona - Tonight
and Tuesday fair ;
not much change in
temperature.
West Texas To-
night fair. warmer;
Tuesday fair: warm
sr south portion
in FL Paso at noon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
FIRST FOOD MEASURE
IS PASSED BY HOUSE

washington. D. C., May 2S.-The
first OF the administration food bills.
carrying appropriations Of approx
mately s1f.7IO,0OO for a survey and
stimulation Of the food supply passed
the house today without record vote
A similar bill is pending in the
senate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28

THIRTEEN NEGROES HELD BY
POLICE ON GAMING CHARG

Nine negroes were arrested Satur-
day evening by the city detectives
charged with gaming. and four more
We're arrested Sunday night on the
same charge Their bonds were set
at SO each, 10 insure their appear
ance this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
Auto Cannon Regiment to Russia.

4 regiment OF auto cannon recruited
among the Belgian refugees and
trained IN Paris was sent to the Rus
sian front. where il played an i'm
portant part in Brussiloffs offensive
in Galicia and Volhynia in the spring
Of 1916.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
SALE or LICE GRADE ROOF. SIZE RUes

patterns Of sx12 Linen Fringed Royal wilton
Rugs; regular price $500 Sample sale
Price $3.50
2 sx1O6 Turkish American Oriental Rugs; regular
price $500 Sample sale Price $500
A large assortment OF 9x12 Extra Heavy Seamless
Administer and Velvet Rugs; regular price S4s-eo
Ssx10s Seamless Administer and Velvet Rugs;
regular price $1,000. Sample Sale Price $3.50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28

7 elative humidity in FL Paso at moo
Monday. six percent.
Precipitation last "a hours (inchesl.-..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28
Ewes Examined Properly.

Geo. D. Kendall. 22S Mesa Avenue
Makes Glasses Right-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28

6 patterns Of sx12 Wilton Rugs. regular price
$500. Sample Sale Price $3.50
patterns Of SKIP French wilton Rugs: regular price
$500. Sample Sale Price observation-disclosures $3.50
/ sx12 Turkish American Oriental Rug, Daghestan
pattern; regular price $s5-0e. Sample sale
ssx1O.s Wilton Rugs; regular price $500
Sample Sale Price ~ss-''"
> ssx1O6 Linen Fringed Royal Wilton Rugs; req
1lar price 5000 sample sale Price $3.50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-28

State OF weather 800.
Lowest temp. last mig
Highest temp. yesterday
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

The following official report from
Rome tells Of the hefcest lighting yet
repdfted from the front:
Most violent and sAnguinary en-
counters are taking place along the
line extending to the eastern zone
OF the Settle comuni plateau, where
our troops are valaintiy opposing the
advance OF the enemy toward the
Venetian plain.
Along the Piave. the intensified
enemy pressure compels US to main
tain undiminished our units guard
Ing against any attempt on the part
OF the Austro-Germans TO effect Q
passage OF the river.
in the mountainous zone Of the Piave
tho enemy Is delivering frequent as
saults OF the most desperate character
in an effort to occupy our positions on
Monte Grappa. which is out principal de-
fensive pivot 10 support Of that section,
and thereby facilitating maneuvers in
a larger scale for Its main armies. who
aim at forcing passage through the
Settle Comuni plateau and invading
the plain by the Vicenga-F -Fontariva-B Bas-
SAND line.
similar assaults were undertaken
in the vicinity OF Monte ZONE, where
the Austro-Germans concentrated In q
very short time large bodies OF troops.
but owing to the difficulty OF the
ground deployment Of great forces.
entire battziions OF Germans were
snnihilatsd by the effective fire Of
our artillery and bayonet counter at
taeks.
''In the region OF Monte Fiori an
entire enemy division was obliged to
retire, having suffered considerable
losses.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18
GERMAN WARSHIPs REACH
ADRlATlc FOR BATTLE;
ITALIAN BATTERIES BUSY

ROME, Nov. 1s.--A great sea bat,
tie in the AdriAtic at the mouth Of
the Piave river is imminent. Many
Tsuton warShips have assembled in
the Adriatio in preparation for the
expected battle.
italian naval ssaplsnes and shore
batteries have already repulssd nve
enemy destfoyefs before cortsliaxno,
situated almost At the mouth OF the
PiAve, according to an official an
nounoement here.
italian naval forces are known to
be IN this section. During the retreat
to the Piave river line, the war Of
nee has announced, vessels landed
sailors who greatly assisted the re-
tirement OF the army to prepared po-
sitions.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

PETRoGRAD, Nov. 1s.--Ths forma-
tlon Of Q democratio congress Of work.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

ns1 sh yseEans fs:shns dance Esyni Se.s sa wS9sS
bethns Satf Thlnk lhs tsnE p yp = ne -
Yioo. s6 s. 81 dr.S I'D bsSa,tnsaf ssoS;.
hsm.l q sTSiis1 w Vii - eisa y lei 1sS fSy Tshsfs
ous SaFDe kel1FS plIekSSS JRs psSuE eeaf hst,e
s:sss s:as q: &C.. :. 3: 81 f. &c. iss. shs
The Washington times., 1917-11-18
KERENSKY FLEES
AS MEN DESERT;
MAY Be SUICIDE

lContinued from FIrHt PaBe.J
Bolsheviki on the larger cities Of
northern Russia will mean division
of the great nation. The great peasant
population OF the steppes has not yet
been heard from, and Il is known that
they always considered Kerensky as
an idol. That they may refuse TO
abide by the newly formed govern
ment is considered highly probable.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

mems and soldiers delegates. to
which It Is proposed that all Socialist
governments shall be responsible. II
under discussion by the railwaymen's
union. the committee on safety. Boil
Bhevfki leaders. and the town duma.
According TO the plan outlined, the
municipal dumas OF Petrograd and
Moscow would have q majority repre-
ssntation on the ground that they are
the only legally elected bodies. Other
elements to be elected to the congress
in the order OF their strength would
be the army, hset, and PEASANTS dspu-
ties.
A telegram to the railwaymen's
union reports that Moscow IL the scene
OF great disorder, and that hunger
riots have occurred there. From other
sources II Is reported that the Keren-
sky government has bombarded the
Kremlin, that there has been much
looting. and that several buildinks
have been burned.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

the last two days, artillery tighting
on the sector held BY the Americans
has been much heat csports have
been mad0 Of u men in
the trenches - 5y.
ahrapnek
The America. not
been passive. III dsinE
rapidly and inesssaatis eni
It Is Known that the gre s,r.
Of thsir shots have seors -
to say that the damage -
ficted on the enemy h n
excess Of that which tn. -
fered.
The Germans are continuing to send
over more gas shells. Dut the damage
resulting has been light TIE French
general commanding the sector has
mentioned IN the dispatches fifteen
Amefican ofneers and soldiers. In
cludinE three who were killed. for ex-
celIsnt military qualities and for
bravery displayed In the. recent trench
raid A note accompanying the clta-
tions says that between 5000 and TO-
900 shells were used in the attack.
which had been In preparation for
three months. down to the hnsst DE-
taiiE
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

German ships resulted in the quick
withdrawal Of the Germans, accord
Ing to dispatches from Copenhagen.
The German vessels were chased. and
later a violent oannonading was
heard, but no reports OF this engage
ment have been received. At inter-
walls during this engagement great
explosions were heard.
The German retreat was along the
lines usually followed IN an attempt
to entics the British into their mine
neids. No report Of the results IL ex-
pectsd until the British ships return
to port. V
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. a.
Turkey is panie-stricken at the rapid
The Washington times., 1917-11-18
FALL OF ANCIENT PORT
or JoPPA TO BRITISH
M0MENTARlLY EXPECTED

LONDON, Nov, 1s.-Fall OF Joppa,
Paisstine'S ancient seaport. TO the vic
toriovs British troops was momen-
tarfIy expected tonight.
oeficial dispAtehes from General Al
lenby reported the Turks IN retreat
before advancing British columns and
Sndeavoring to prepare sntrenched
positions north Of the city.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

approach OF General Allsnby's British
soldiers to Jerusalem, the Holy City.
Dispatches received here last night
via Vienna limited ct great unrest in
Constantinople.
The fall OF Enver Pasha and the
Young Turks regime was predicted as
a result of the overwhelming defeats
suffered by Turkish arms IN q section
Of Asia Minor where every inch Is
regarded as sacred soil by Aoslems.
The Washington times., 1917-11-18

dASle, including a strongly fortified
farm. were stormed and held. West
of Passchendaele other advances were
registered by the British. The Ger
man activity has been mainly con-
fined to unusually heavy shelling OF
all British positions.
The British commandor-in-chief re-
ports consolidation OF the ground cap
tured In this push" mentioning the
new positions a. northwest and north
OF Passchendaele."
East and northeast Of Ypres there
WA considerable hostile artiilerying."
he added. South Of Ecarperfvo Height
regiments carried out q successful
raid"
Front dispatches indicate that the
Germans now only hold approximate y
two square miies OF the high ground ON
the PnSschsndasis ridge. They are be-
ing battered inch by inch out Of this grip
on the only high land between Passchen-
daele and Roulers. the basic point IN the
German line Of oommunications to the
submarine basis on the Belgian coast.
GENEVA. Switzerland, Nov. 1s.-
l. 81 - ssN
The Washington times., 1917-11-18
BRITISH THRUST
FOE BACK AGAIN
NFLANDERSzONE

LONDON. Nov. 1s,-FlsId Marshal
HaIE has pushed sdcosSsfully forward
again. driving the Germans stin
furthsr toward the outermost edge o.
Passchendaele Ridge.
His day report mentions the hght-
ing as "a successful operation" Pre-
sumsbly It was q concentrated local
attack. Portions Of enemy positions
on the maIa ridge north OF Passchen-
The Washington times., 1917-11-18
DELAYED CABLE TO
S.SAYSRUSSIAN
SOCIALISTS. RULE

With unconnrmed reports reaching
Warrington that Kerensky Il In flight
and that even his Moscow garrison IL
besieEed In the ancient Kremlin. the
State Department received . cable
gram from Ambassador Francis at
Pstrograd saying the socialists have
taken possession OF the governmsnt
They have formed q comprofniss MIN
istry, taking In the various factions
OF the revolutionists. They have set
up . tentative sort Of government,
with 9 large representation OF the
Bolshsviki.
Ambassador FrapeiS message was
dated November Is.