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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-07

GLIDING those
with Federal
Reserve Bank-........ SOC. 0oa.0o
State Of Texas. County Of FL Paso. So
I. z. W Kayser. cashier OF the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true 10 the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
z ". KAYSER.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this
eth DAY OF Nay. 1917.
fSesL) FLORINNE L MILLER.
Notary Public.
Corrcct-Attest-
JAMES G. lfcNARY,
O. r. NEWMAN,
W. L. TOOLEV
Directors
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-07

at Fl Paso. state OF Texas. at the close ot
business on the 1st day Of Nay. 49,
puDiished in The Herald. = nevspaper
printed and published at e Paso. stats
Of Texas, on the 9Th day OF Nay. 1871
RESOURCES
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-07

Total = = tAoos ees-Nl
State OF Texas. County OF Il Paso. s.
L George D. F1ory. cashier Of the above
named bank. do soleInuly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of
my knowledge and belief
GEORGE D. FLORT.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
18th day OF May, 1917.
D. L HILL.
Notary public
Correct-Atte.J
- r AfOREHEAD.
c y. BASSETT.
L. J. GILCHRIST,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
GOODNESS OF LOUIS BoTHk.
Ills Nerve In Dealing With a Savage
 Zulu Chieftain.

Ills Nerve In Dealing With a Savage Zulu Chieftain.
 i A story of the cool daring of General Louis Botha, whose name Is so ind- mately associated with dramatic cpl sodes in the history of South Africa, appears in his biography written by Harold Spender. It happened one win 1 ter when young Botha had taken sheep ! for pasturage across the Drlkensberg mountains and down to the warmer coast lands, which were still n the grip of the Zulus.
 One tranquil day young native rushed into Botha's camp. He breath lessly warned the young BOer to fly and save his life. Mapelo was tout" The most bloodthlrsty of all the ruf- fianly gangs that were then ravaging Zululand was the well mounted and well armed gang of Mapelo. Only an hour or two before, said the native, he had cut the throat of missionary at the old mission station, about six miles from Botha's camp. The native him. self had just left the body of the un- happy man lying still and warm on bis own dining room table.
 Botha had little time to make up his mind, but one thing was clear-he could not desert hls sheep. Most of them belonged to his brothers. So he began to prepare to face the raider. Looking at his bandoleer, he found to his dismay that he had only one car fridge left. Scarcely had he discovered the fact when a troop of Zulu horse men appeared about quarter of mile away over rise of ground in extended order and charged toward the wagon, waving their rifles over their heads and shouting like demons possessed.
 Louis Botha rose and very deliber- ately mounted the box seat of his wag. on. He laid his rife In conspicuous place next him. Then he proceeded, with an outward calm very foreign to his own inner feelings, to light match and apply 1t slowly to bis pipe.
 Throwing away the match and look. HE ul, ut lOuuu llON NhG AuNlNS hOAoS men had drawn rein in a cloud of dust within few yards of the front of the wagon.
 A few seconds of dead silence follow ed. the natives glancing at Botha and Botha ewing them with steady gaze of surprise Then Mapelo advanced and said that his men were very hun gry and wanted something to eat. Botha gravely dcmurred at this stormy way of approach and coolly bargained with the invader of his peace. At last be agreed to give them one sheep on the strict condition that they should withdraw some distance from his camp and not disturb him again. The condition was accepted. and so ended an incident that Botha has always de- scrlbed as one of the most disturbing in his whole life.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
ThaTwn Nnnilnn.

There are Gwo ManIlas now. One is the old SpRrish city. inclosed by pic turesQue and massive walls, with nar- row and tortlous streets This Manila seems as old as time itself, and it aG- lords q remarkable contrast to the busy, bustllng American city that has grown up beyond Its falls. There Il nothing like 1t in the world. save per haps Algiers, where an African Paris has arisen beside the old Moslem city which was once the headquarters of the Barbary pirates. .a--.. a.1--
 The years of American occupation have made Manila the cleanest and healthiest city in the orient, with tha possible exception of Hongkong, where British sanitary science has accom- plished wonGers.-Exchange.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
Fiaktina the Inaoets,

One hundred million dollRrs arc lost to the United States every year. due to the ravages of insects in crops. sHat these insects were imported according to the Popular Science Monthly.
 Though insecticides are useful they are not effective under all conditions. The most satisfactory results have been obtained by introducing other in sects which fead upon the undesirable foreign pests. .r.~ a--.. @.
 The threatened destruction of Cah' fornla's orange groves was arrested by the importation from Australia o$ . certain species of Iadybird. The tiny workers were shipped fin tin boxes placed on ice. Once released in the at' mosphere of southern California they set about their appointed duty with such Nvidity and multiplied % Eapidly that the pests were virtually wiped ouj in a very short time. t -~-- ,E
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
One Inning, Six Hits, No Runs.

Can six hits Le made in a half in- ming without the side making the hits scoring a run?
 This question was put to the Chicago News, whose expert says Yes" and explains:
 The first man up triples and is thrown out ut the plate. The second man triples and is also nailed at the home pan. The third, fourth and fifth batsmen single, filling the sacks. The sixth man drives the ball between sec ond and third, and the leather hits the runner coming from second. The man bit is out, retiring the side, and the man who hit him gets a base rap. This makes six consecutive safe raps without one run being scored.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27

During the winter season SI71s regular train ser vice will be maintained and South Bound between sA
 and wbIehor.e trains leaving terminals Tuesdays and Fridays. . .--.-@.-a-,-..-t~ '-'.--' .I ''
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27

To Yukon Territory Atin District. Interior Alask''
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
wa Label Everythina as Pure.

The word pure is a curious example of the striving of people after perfec- ton. We have pure olive oil, pure candy and pure reading matter. Ev- erything that VIC know is likely to be adulterated we take pains to label pure" We never call pure the things We know to be pure. but only those things about which there is an element of doubt. Only in one particular do we vary from this rule. If some kind friend tells us the truth about our selves we are very likely to refer to that as pure nonsense. - Woman's Home Companion.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
Lona Distance Lecturina.

A pretentiOus person said to the bur geSs of q country village:
 How would a lecture by me on Mount Vesuvius suit the inhabitants of your village?"
 "Yery well, sir; very well indeed" |" answered the burgess. "A lecture by you on Mount YeSuvius would suit them great deal better than lecture by you in this village, sir."-Pitts- burgh ChronlCle-TelCgyaph
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
Good Advice.

"The man I marry she said, must think I am the only girl in the world"
 Don't worry about that" her mar ried friend replied. He will think 1t, all right, Just put in your time try Ing to find out how to make him keep on thinking it."-Chicago Herald.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
Savs Some Money,

Every one should try to live within his income and also to put away It, tie of his salary for use on stormy day. Don't watch the other fellow and learn how much he is spending; watch yourself and ascertain where you can benefit It is time enough to increase your living expenses when your salary Is advanced, when 1t Is also time to add to your bank account,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
Gsttinu Throuah the shelI.

"A man may have Q rough exterior, but a kindly heart"
 "Yes," commented Senator Sorghum, but that kind of man Is usually like an oyster. He has to be handled very rough to get any good out of him. Washington Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27
HEALTHY PLANTS
ReuuIrs the Most Careful Attention si
 Well as Good Soil.

Did you ever see rosebush which despite the most benercent environment of soil-or sunshine--and of atmosphere, seemed never to achieve heathS growth. A ton of manure will not help pIanS that has a canker eating out It's heart
 You must destroy the cause before you can remove the effect.
 You cannot cure Dandrufr and Bald ness by rubbing on hair lotions. and xubbIn' Tn yasellne. etc.
 Tor must look to the cause of tho trouble-it's a germ at the roots of your hair which causes It to fall out
 Newbro's Herpicide destroys the germ and healthy hair Is the sure result.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send loc In stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit AS:oA-
 One Dollar bottle, guarGnteed.
 At all Drug StoEBs. Adv.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-27

Debt Is the prolific mother of folly and crime.-Beaconsfeld.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
ITALIAN FRONT
IN JEOPARDY

With the French Armies in It.
ally, Dee. 11.-British and French
troops on the Italian front are
duplicating the impregnable de-
fense Of the west front.
Germany and Austria on the
other hand are preparing the
greatest assault t. break through.
Geographical advantages are
with the enemy Ee occupies the
crest Of the southern slopes Of the
Alps, positions that dominate the
entire Venetian aud Lon,bardy
plains.
Brenta, Piava, Adiago, and
other valleys known to travellers
in the alps, furnish doorways CT
invasion exceedingly difficult 10
defend.
French and British veterans
have taken over the vulneI bic
sectors on the Italian lines.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
VAUGHAN FARM
AT AUCTION

Mr.. w. l.. Vaughan, of WASH
rngton, n. O., an old Scotland
Neck boy, but now a prominent
lawyer III our sister city, was in
town today 70 arrange with an Of
fetal Of the Atlantic Coast Realty
Company for the sale Of the old
\ apughan farm, two miles from
town, on the Tarboro road.
Mr.. Vaughan states that there
are but he and his brother. l.. Y.
Vaughan, also prominent in the
practice Of law in Nashville,
Tenn, and they have come to the
conclusion that the farm should
be subdivided and lei smaller
farmers get the laid and cult
>ate it more intensively.
The sale Hf the Vaughan farm
Will take place On the property
on Wednesday next, December
10.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
JEWS REJOICE:
OVER PALESTINE

Odessa, Dee. 10.-A great jew
ish demonstration was held here
on the receipt Of news Of the Brit
ish declaration in favor Of the
Jewish national home, being Pal
estine. The procession included
100000 persons, who marched to
the British and American consul
ates, where there were speeches.
The attitude assumed in certain
social revolutionary Jewish cir
cles and in the Jewish Bund
shows a hostility to the British
decree, Great Britain being ac-
cused Of insincerity and a desire
to create a diversion in the Jewish
ranks In order to weaken the
democratic effort for peace. This
attitude was DOUBTLESS inspired
by Bolshevists German inf1u-
ence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
S. @. s. ANSWER
UNAVAILlNC
(Bv United Press.)

An Atlantic Port, Dec. IL
Captain Ingals, Of the steamer {.
A. Garfield, which arrived here to
day from Tampico, reported that
last Saturday when 80 miles
southeast of Cape Hatteras he re-
ceived a wireless from Beaufort.
saying that the .I1nson line
freighter Mundale was reported
in a sinking condition about 20
miles from the Garfield s position.
Captain Ingalls, Immediately al
tered his course and hurried to
the position given but found no
trace of the Mundale. He said he
cruised in the vicinity for about
three hours before giving up the
search.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
C0SSACkS GETTING
HOLD ON RUSSIA
WITH CONTROL OF CoUNTR US FooDsTUFFS AND THE
RAILROADS BOLSHE- VIKI FEAR FOR THE
TROTSKY ATTACK COssACK TRlUMvIRATE

sack generals, which also includes
Korniloff and Laledine, "was
;tting acts Of violence and
oppression nthe rural sections. -
Moscow feared an outbreak,
presumably an open revolt
against the Bolsheviki.
Moscow, the stronghold Of Cos
sac kstrength, is being put into
the posture Of defense. Bolshe-
Wiki have mounted quick firing
guns on houses, but the troops In
the garrison refused to obey the
Bolsheviki commander, Private
Muranoff.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
GERMANS PREPARE
FOR GREAT OFFENSIVE
HEAVIEST ATTACK BY ENEM SINCE vVASION OF 1914 IS
SAID TO PROC Ess OF PR \RAT1oN
BY THE G ERNdANs X
HINDENBURG MAKE pOILUS OPPONENTS
(By United Press.

London, Dec. 11.-German ar
tillery is roaring on the whole
western front challenging the
French and British.
It is believed that Germany is
preparing to make the heaviest
attack since the invasion in 1914.
Airmen report that the bonn
bardment is being made from
masked locations, and from these
positions the enemy is impartially
scattering shells over every sector
Of the British and French lines.
Recent reports indicate that
Hindenburg has chosen the Poilus
as the opponents for his massed
armies, which have been rein
forced by divisions transferred
from the Russian front.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
kEuku1o PAY
JUST PENALTY
fBy UNITED nRESS)

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. IL
Thirteen negro soldiers were
hanged this morning for partici-
patton in the Houston riots on
August "a, and forty one were
sentenced to life imprisonment.
The sentences of others were
for eighteen months, two and
three years, and five were ac-
quilted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
NEWS FROM THE;
STATE CAPITOL.
By Maxwell German. !

10y NnuA w Gil NOl
Raleigh, N. c., Dec 11-Good
morning: Did you have "Shark
steak for breakfast?
Smoked shark, new substitute
for beef, is being placed on the
market in the interest Of animal
meat conservation.
A representative Of the United
States Bureau Of Fisheries has
been in Raleigh several days in
troducing' the new dish. Many
who sampled it say it is good and
palatable and the experts declare
it is nourishing as any Of the
higher priced fish.
Raleigh, having lost it's Com
mission Of Public Safety, E. NJ.
/ Uzzell, who died when only seven
: months Of his two year term Of Of
flee had expired, is now enjoying
the usual scramble Of seekers for
I the job The two remaining COM
missiOners have the selection Of a
ne wcolleague, according to the
new charter (to the surprise Of
the public) and some of the seek
ers were busy pushing their
" "claims' before the body Of the
former incumbent was cold. There
is a growing feeling here for a
change to the city manager plan,
or a return to the old board Of al
dermen system, because the "com-
mission PLAN has failed to meas
ure up to what the citizens de
mand Of it.
Egg negg will be a scarce ar
ticle Of diet in Raleigh this Christ
mas-with "bottled in bond
whiskey, or brandy, fetching
$3.50 quart and hard to get a;
that price.
The federal anti-shipment (Reed
) bone dry) law has well nigh shut
) out importation Of "spirits an5
: sales on the sly are reduced tt
the minimum by reason Of scar
: city Of supply. The only recourse
of the lean nurse element is tht
moonshine corn,' which the tig
ers dose up with lye and deman(
$500 per quart for the poison. S.
it's sheaper and much safer t
have "spiritiess Christina
this year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
HALIFAX WANTS
NO SICHTSEERS
(By UNITED PRESS)

Halifax, Dec. 11-Those NOR
bldly curious, who sought to en-
ter Halifax this morning, were
confronted by armed guards and
hurriedly shipped out as special
trains were made up ready for
deportation.
The dead are being buried as
rapidly rs possible. Volunteer
grave diggers are hard at work
day and night.
The storm hampers relief work.
Nine ships are reported dam
aged when the Monte Blanche ex-
ploded.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
AUSTRO-HUNCARTAN
PRESS BELITTLE u. s.
c1RcULATEs DOUBT OF THE UNITED STATES EVER PUT
TING FORCES INTO THE BATTLEFIELps
ROPE
IMPOSSIBLE FOR MILLION 70 ARRIVE
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Amsterdam, Dee. 11.-The Aus
Tro-Hungarian press belittles the
power Of the United States, when
It states America S warfare
against Austria is important only
II the preparation Of the number
Of troops she can send" From
Budapeste, Lloyds send the fol
lowing from the North German
Gazette: 1T will be impossible
for one million Americans to an
pear upon the battlefields of
Europe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
SHORT SEASON
FOR BASEBALL
(Bv II. c.. Hamilton

New York, Dec. 11.-Because
Of Gov. Tener' s calm and firm
stand against requesting the Gov
ernment for special exemptions
for ball players, the National
League began it's meeting here to-
day more firmly entrenched IN
favor Of the public than for many
a day.
Some argument will be brought
to the fore-perhaps a test OF
Gov. Tener's strength, for there
is a certain amount Of agitation
for a shortened schedule next
year. HBusiness as usual, how
ever, is a slogan, Gov. Tener has
adopted for the National League.
He wants to play the usual l54
games and is in favor Of that plan
for both big leagues. In view OF
the fact that Ban johnson OF the
American League has declared III
favor of a curtiled progrm call
ing for only 140 it is probable
there will be some opposition III
the National's s meeting to clinging
to the old form.
Gov. Tener's strength, it is be-
lieved, will carry the league once
more into the old number OF
games, regardless Of what the
Continued on Last Page.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
SHARK CAUGHT
OFF FLORIDA
by UNTTs:1 PRESS

Savannah, Dee. 11.-A fourteen
foot shark was caught by fisher
men IL a shrimp trawler at the
south end Of Amelia Island, Flor
ida.
Owing to the enormous size the
shark was carried to Fernandina
to be dissected.
A guesome find was the discov-
cry Of mans head and hands in
perfect condition, also the body
Of a whole marsh hen.
No accidents have been report
ed from the two hundred boats
fishing off Fernandina.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
(By United Press.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Bolshe
Wiki government is beginning to
oct panic stricken over the grad
ual grip Of the Cossacks acquired
over the Russians food stuffs
and railroads, and forsee an iso-
lation of Petrograd and other
Bolsheviki centers if the revolt
continues.
The Cossacks are mounting guns
on top Of houses for the purpose
Of terrifying the people.
Trotsky charged General Du-
toff, that the Trimvirate Of Cos.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26

ACCEPT REVOLT

Lisbon, Dec. 11.-Portugal's s
successful revolution cost the
country one hundred dead and
five andred wounded, in clashes
Between tie rebels and the old
government forces.
Complete order has again been
restC red.
The colonel in command has is
sued orders for execution Of all
those caught looting or rioting.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
SENATE; ORDERS
INVESTIGATION
{By UNITED PRESS,

Washington, Dec 11.-A scar
ching investigation into the whole
military situation, particularly
that Of organizing, training, and
equipping the national army has
been ordered by the senate mill
tary affairs committee. The in
vestigation will start in a few
days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
ZANCW[L. DREAM
JEWISH NATION
(By United Press.)

London, Dec. 11.-Israel Zang-
will saw the dream of the Jewish
republic coming true, and such a
separate Independent state as
Palestine, such as Jewish leaders
hoped for the future, as she ex-
pected it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
GERMAN AIDED
TURKS MURDERS
(By United Press,

Eby UnIted PTCSs.
New York, Dec. 11.-German
army officers aided the Turks in
their wholesale killings of the Ar
menian christians, declares Henry
Morgenthau, former Ambassador
to Turkey. He states that Germ
any was principally to blame.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
COAL NEEDS
CLOSES PLANTS
by United Press.)

10y UH1Ceu FreSS.1
Cleveland, Dec. 11.-Eight
steel wire companies
plants have been closed down to-
day due to the lack Of fuel.
Ten thousand hands are thrown
out Of work temporarily.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-26
QUESTIONABLE
OFFICIAL NOTICE;
North Carolina,
Halifax County:

Having been notified by the Lo-
cal Exemption Board Of Halifax
County that on December 18th,
1917, said Local Board expests to
receive instructions to mail cues
tionaires to all registrants under
the selective draft in Halifax
county except those who art al
ready IN camp, and being request
eel by said Local Board to appoint
committees throughout the county
whose duty it will be to assist the
postal authorities in delivering
the questionaires and to assist
said registrants in anwsering said
questionaires, l have appointed
the following committees:
Roanoke Rapids -
w. L. Long, j. Murphy Jack
son, Geo. L. Hayes.
Weldon =
! A. B. Staiaback, A. VI. Ar@sial!.2- .rsa!2
ton, VIM. L. Knight.
Littleton =
Jos. P. Pippen, J. n.
M. Vinson.
Scotland Neck =
Ashby w. Dunn, F. P. Shields,
c.. F. Burroughs.
!, Halifax
S. M. Gary, F. M. Gregory,
Swain Norman.
Hobgood -
L. w. Leggett, Leon Shields,
w. n. Herring
Palmyra =
Charles Station, w. H. Newell
49,,
: rick, G.. G.. Howell.
:.
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r. o"i 'oi'
Alrlie
. noine'
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-03-15
Appointed Chief of Police.

Frank Nash, formerly of this city,
has been appointed chief of police of
Pendleton. Mr.. Nash, who has been
on the Pendleton police force for the
past two years, succeeds Tom Cur
dane. Mr.. Gurdane, brother of D..
G. Gurdane of this city, has resigned
in order that he may take up work in
the government secret service.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-09-02
WOMAN IS HERE TO
 GATHER CLOTHING
Mrs. M. E. Frantzan, Repre- senting French Societerre, Visits in District

Mrs. NJ. E. FrantZen, who formerly lived in Phoenix, arrived in Bisbee last week in the interest of the Am erican fund for French wounded, or the French Societerre. She has seen service at the front in France, flown over the battle lines, been presented to the king and queen of Belgium, and had thousand and one other adven- lures in connection with her work. Mrs. Frantzen is anxious to perfect local organization of the American fund.
 q am especially anxious" she said, "to secure old kid gloves to make over into aviation coats, discarded cloth ing, sweaters, regardless of color that can be raveled and re-knitted into sleeveless sweaters. aviation helmets. muffiers, and bed socks; scraps of nainsook, linens, outing and fiannels to make baby caps, bands. skirts and other clothing for the war stricken children of all ages and nationalities in France. I shall also be glad 10 secure old table linens and old sheets for the making of bandages."
 Mrs. Frantzen, who is located in Dubacher canyon, in the second house from the Naco road, urgently re- quests all women interested to call upon her or to write her in care of the general delivery. Bisbee. and she will be glad to furnish further info'- nation and patterns. The work for this organization may be done by wo- men in their own homes. Mrs. Frant- zen hopes to perfect local branch in the immediate future and every aid should be given her in this worthy labor.