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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
THROWN FROM
WAGON; KILLED
Calleto Morenca, Driver for
Ramsay, Is Victim of
Startled Horses.

Calleto Morenea, II years OF age,
waO lives al Michigan and Palm
streets. was thrown from a wagon
Saturday morning about o'clock and
killed when he was crossing the rail-
road tracks at Sixth street. Police
reports say n singIetree broke, start
ing the horses drawing the wagon,
and they gave a sudden jump. throw
ing Morenca beneath the wheels which
crushed his body and head He was
rushed TO the emergency hospital but
died on the way
The body was taken 20 the Nc
Bean. Simmons and Hartford under
taking house and Morenca's wife was
notified. Morenca had been employed
by Bert Ramsey & Co. for the past
Is years and is survived besides his
wife by three small children. The
funeral Will be held Sunday afternoon
at o'clock from the home. Inter-
ment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
F|REMEN MAKE
6 RUNS IN DAY
Stable on chihuahua, Old
Beer Warehouse, Grand
view Store Burn.

Six fires Friday. IL in four days.
is the record for the month Of May.
The first fire Friday was at 800
o'clock. at 11s san Jacinto street. when
a flue caught fire from old rags.
stuffed in one side Of it. While the
department was fighting it, the sec
ond alarm came in from H. Anthony
street. a fire of unknown origin il
an adobe dwelling, which was partly
destrofed.
The third alarm was at o'clock.
from Held Brothers. at Dallas and
Texas streets. 4 small fire in some
hay and wood. which did little dam
age and was soon extinguished. Tie
fourth came in at $40 o'clock. from
5000 chihuahua street fire in a shed
stable in the rear. which was totally
destroyed, together with \ buggy.
The cause OF this fire chief John W.
Wray said Saturday morning, is not
known, but is thought to have been Of
incendiary origin
Old Warehouse Burns.
The fifth alarm at : o'clock, just
as the companies at 3O99 Chihuahua
were piling the hose on the wagons
to return 10 the station, from 204
South Ochoa street. at the old ware
house of the Milwaukee Brewing
This fire started in all
parts Of the building at once. it would
seem from chief Wray said. from the
way il had burned by the time the
firemen arrived. as the whole interior
OF the place, a single story brick, was
in flames.
The firemen on line number one had
q very narrow escane when the big
double doors fell out, and almost on
top Of the pipemen VINO were trying
to get a stream into the building. Tie
loss has not been estimated yet but
IL viii be in the neighborhood Of
SI4OO, II was said. There was $1,000
insurance carried on the building.
The sixth alarm was at 1920 o'clock
Saturday morning from the grocery
store OF J. g Walters, 1918 Nations
avenue, in Grandview. The cause Of
this fire is also unknown About 5000
damage was done 10 the stock and
building
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
WHEAT HIGHER;
CORN ADVANCES
Lightness of Stocks and
Absence of Sales Have
Effect on Market.

Chicago. IL, May 5.-Wheat prices to-
day showed a tendency to advance. ow-
ing more or less 20 the lightness OF stocks
and 10 the absence Of hedging sales. It
was said the holdings Of foreigners were
sufficient 10 make II difficult TO buy on
any substantial scale without materially
affecting values. Opening quotations,
which ranged from &c of to 2izc up with
Nay az S2.75 and July al S2-20 TO SZ-2l
were followed by a decided general up
turn and then a moderate reaction
In the late dealing reports Of conces-
sfons having been made by the British
government at Winnipeg to help the bull
side Of the market here The close was
unsettled at SIC 20 &C net advance with
May. at s2.7SE and July at S2-24 TO
s22fiz-
Corn was governed almost entirely by
wheat. Trade was very small After open
ing unchanged to &c lower the market
hardened all around
Subsequently profit taking by holders
eased the market but the effect failed 70
last. The close was steady at &C to 11zc
net advance
Oats showed but little Independence De-
mand vas chiefly for May delivery
Active buying OF lard for leading com
mission houses steadied provisions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
THREATS MADE.
EVANS CLAIMS
Statement Is Read at Hear
ing on Murder Charge;
Continued to Monday.

The preliminary hearing of ". E.
Evans, charged with murder in con-
nection with the death Of Sgt Charles
Brown. Esd infantry. who was killed
at Todd's restaurant in Lynchville,
near Fort Bliss, Monday night. was
started before justice J. n Beaver
Saturday morning. After a number
Of witnesses had been examined the
hearing was postponed until Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock
Statement Is Read.
During the taking of testimony in
the hearing Saturday a voluntary
statement signed by Evans, in which
he admitted he shot Brown. was in
troduced by county attorney W H.
Fryer. In this statement which was
witnessed by Lon Garner. constable,
and Z. ". Mebus. the defendant
stated that he killed Brown because
he had made threats against him He
said he and the deceased were part
ners in blackjack game at Lynch
vile and that he cut out because
Brown was cheating the people"
After that" the statement said, 4
won 81 in the game run by the de-
ceased and he wanted me 20 give il
abused me and called me names
-Four different people told me he was
a dangerous man and was going to
bump me off"
The statement continued: "On last
Monday night I went in the res
taurant for a sandwich and saw the
deceased and asked him what kind Of
talk he was making against me
Without saying a word he reached in
his shirt and I started shooting. l
fired three shots and when he fell I
left the restaurant and walking out
side asked Joe Dukes to take me TO
pail
Sgt. Todd n Witness.
4 did not GEAR anything said be-
tween the man doing the shooting
and the deceased the witness said.
I do not know who fired the shots
I never saw the man who did the
shooting and have never seen him
since. I never heard the deceased
make any threats against the de-
PENDANT / saw Evans about 6 o'clock
on the night Of the shooting and he
said to me that Brown was making
some strong talk against him and
laughed and said the man has not
enough nerve TO do anything"
Others testifying were J. J. Dukes.
J. A Vaughan, and Mrs. J. H Todd,
who was called by attorneys for the
defence. Mrs Todd stated that
Brown came into my restaurant for
a sandwich and told me that Evans
had taken 81 from his game. Evans
and another man then walked by the
restaurant and Brown. with an oath,
said that If Evans did not give him
iack the 81 he would shoot his heart
out"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
MARKET
CLOSE IS HEAVY
Ipdustrials and War Spe-
cialties Receive Fair Sup
port; Rails Lower.

NOTE-Prices reflect closing quotations
Saturday. May 5.
New York. May. Conflicting influ-
enceH were again operative IN the stock
market today. the short session being
characterized BY fair support in indus
trials and leading var specislties while
railroad shares were under increased pres
sure Some OF the standard securities in
the latter section fell TO lowest levels in
years. receiving little support
OILS and utilities also suffered from
steady liquidation and short selling, Texas
company and Ohio gas yielding about
thrce points each. Equipments were ir-
regular. but coppers owed moderate
strength on the placing OF additional large
orders Tor the metal
Knitted States steel WIS steady after its
initial setback The closing was heavy.
sales Appropriated S50.o00 shares. Bonds
wee weak
The more reassurinE character OF the
news from abroad was helpful 10 todays
early stock market. important stocks
showing general advances and some II
regularity at the opening
United States steel was in demand after
its setback al the outset and affiliated
indlstrisis were firmer with metals. oils
industrial Alcohol and some OF the equip
nents- A three point rally in Delaware
and Hudson 10 IL was the noteworthy
incident among the rails, Lehigh Valley
and Norfolk and Western also gaining a
point each
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
WOOL PRICES ARE HIGHER;
MUCH ACTIVITY In WEST

Boston. Mass. May 5.-According TO the
Commercial Bulletin. wool prices last in
the past week have been generally higher
than previously. Business has continued
at a steady pace although the demand
hardly seemed as feverish as a week ago
Some secured woods showed considerable
advances IN price, though the market was
cratic
Teh market has been very active in the
west In northern Montana considerable
wool was taken during the week and
much activity was reported in Wyoming.
Manufacturers are receiving orders 4 for
military goods more generally than here
tofore- Preference Is given the larger
mills because Of their ability to make
quicker deliveries.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
MONEY AND METALS.
IN YORK hIARKET.

by Associated Press
New York Nay 5--Mercantile paper,
fisG percent
Sterling so day bills. f472: commercial
50 day bills on banks, Sf-71iz; commercial
SO day bills. Sf-z15i demand S4-75ss: ca
nlez- s4-7s 1-1G
Par silver. 7F7sc.
Mexican dollars 57Gc
Government and railroad bonds, weak
Copper. eiectrolytic spot and second
quarter. SS1 50. nominal Later deliver
les SIS as
Iron. firm: No. 1 Northern. $3.50 ~;
No- . Northern. s4S 94S.50: No. l Southern.
SIS. 50 q 20. No. Southern. $50 39-5o.
Tin. cuiet spot. S5s.5eG5s-
Speiter. quiet; East St Louis delivery
s. Gstzc
LONDON METALS MARKET.
London. Eng Nay 5--Closing quota
Copper. spot $3.50: futures sI2S los;
Tia. spot 1851; futures. 1881 SO
Spelter. E5f-
Lead $50. sic.
THE LOCAL MARKET-
[aci0nales 1Sc-
Mexican bank notes. state bills, 9 isc-
Mexican pesos 56Ac-
Mexican gold, 5S1zc.
"a Paso Smelter Quotations.
Corrected dafIy)
Bar silver (Handy Harmon quota
lions. 7e7sc-
London lead fs0 To-
Copper. -95tc-
Pig lead ei-c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
H. A. THOMSON, HIGH SCHOOL
BOY. DIES OF HEART FAILURE

The funeral SERVICES Tor Hartley 4
Thomson. a member OF class 2B. of
the FL PasO high school, who died OF
heart failure at the home OF his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. ". Thomson.
1924 Wright avenue. at 8 o'clock
Thursday afternoon. VIII be conducted
by Rev. Ed. L Millican at ; o'clock
PasO Baptist church.
The boys parents and four brothers,
John, William, Cyril c and Gail L.
Thomson. and six sisters. Mrs Lilly
X Kahn. Mrs. A. T. Haney, Mrs.
Pearl Hull. Mrs. Muriel Mountain,
Mrs Marjorie Lindsey and Mrs. Myr-
tie GOrton survive. Funeral arrange
ments will be completed this after
noon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Livestock Market.


Chicago. H. Nay 5.-Hogs-Recsipts
$4,000 Market weak at SC under yester-
days average. Bulk. $3.50 G1575; light,
514-65 @15-7o: heavy, $15-2o9l5-so; pigs.
$1,000 G13-75.
and feeders. S115 @ $50; cows and he1ers
1925 q HIS: calves. Ss-75 1875
Sheep-Receipts. 10000. Market Weth-
erE. s1Lo5 Q15-75: lambs, &13-50 q 1855.
Kansas City Livestock Close.
Kansas City No, May 5.-Hogs-Re-
1850: heavy. sI5.7O6I5.sO; packers and
butchers. Sl5-40G15-S0; light $3.50 q
1850; pigs I'll o0G1foo.
Catue-R Receipts. 500. Market steady.
Prime fed steers. $1,000 d12-65: dressed
beef steers. Ss5O912Go- western steers.
SS.0oaII-50; stockers and feeders 5000
Sheep-Reoeipts. zoo. Market steady
Lambs s14g0 1850: yearlinEs. $4,000
1900. wethers. S125o G14-5o; ewes. $ll-0o
Denver Livestock. Close
Denver Colo Nay 5--Cattle-Receipts
rome Market steady. Beef steers. $500 Q
1lso: COWS and heifers- $500 9 10-15;
Ssoeksrs and feeders, S7-0oGs-S5; calves
EoxSReoeipts. 800. Market steady.
rsD S1s-fS: bulk. SiG75g15s5.
shes7-Reoeipts. none Market IN
Ut. worth Livestock Close.
(By Hotel ZeiEerl
EoS-Receipts. 500. Market steady
Top. $3.50; bulk si475 15-55-
c.aIves Beef steers. 25c lower for week.
COVE. lower: heifers, steady; bulls, z5c
lrr~er- calves sc lower. tockerE-steady-
Sheep-Receipts. zoe. Market steady
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD TO
EXAMINE 40 MEN FOR JOBS

The city civil service commission
viii this afternoon examine 40 appli-
cants for positions on the police
force and fire department These
men have already stood the physical
examination and will be given a mem
tai examination. This is the second
examination held by the commission.
Mem bers Of the police and fire de-
partmeuts VINO have been in the
service less than a year have to take
the examination. Those who have
served Tor a longer period are exempt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
HIGH OFFICIALS OF TIP.
ARE HERE on INSPECTION

J. L. Lancaster, one Of the receivers
of the Texas and Pacific railroad.
arrived in Fl Paso Friday on a
periodical tour Of inspection.
J. H Elliot. general manager. and
Philip Carroll. general superintendent
OF the railroad, also arrived here Fri
day
Garrett king. general passenger
agent. and W. G. Barnes, general
freight agent. for the Z. p. & s W.
have returned to FL PasO from a tour
along the Pacific coast, including
Tucson and Deming
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
COPPER MARKET SHOWS
AN INCREASING FIRMNESS

New York. May 5.-The copper market
has shown increasing firmness during the
week and q larger volume OF business
has been reported. although some OF the
smaller dealers say they have found little
improvement in the demand and consider
the better tone partly sentimental.
Prices for spot and nearby deliveries
Of electrolytic today were practically nom
inal at S3l to SIS, with some Of the larger
dealers quoting $50 to $50 for third quar-
ter deliceries. and S2S for ths last quarter.
Small offerings for the third quarter were
reported at prices ranging around S27.5s
to $3.50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
SHELTON GLENN.

The funeral Of Shelton Glenn, who
died Thursday morning, was held
Friday afternoon from the chapel OF
the Mclean. Simmons and Hartford
company. at $3.50 o'clock. The Robert
F. Lee chapter of the Daughters of
the Confederacy. and the John Brown
camp. United Confederate Veterans.
had charge Of the funeral Interment
was in Evergreen cemetery in the
Daughters of the Confederacy plot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Grains and Provisions.
Chicago Grains. Close.

IIIcaE0 IraIns, IIOse-
Wheat-May, $2.7s1z: July. S2--4; Sept
$685.
Corn-May. sI55: July. $L4fa-
Oats-May. s6Ec- July. s5stc-
Chicago Provisions. Close
POrk-Nay. $500. July. $3.50
Lard-July, s22.35. Sept. S2245-
Ribs-July. S2o.60. sept, SZ0.4Z-
Kansas City Produce. Close
Kansas CITY No. May 5.-Butter-
Creamery. 3sc; firsts SIC; seconds. Ssc'
packing. CSC
Eggs-Firsts. Sic
keys. 25c-
EIgin Butter. Close
Elgin. Ill. May 5.-Butter-25ee tubs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
RANkRuPTCY Plea GRANTED.

4 petition in bankruptcy was
granted Earle 3. GOodail. a railroad
employee. Friday afternoon by referee
in bankruptcy II. R Gamble. The
petition listed GoodaiTs assets as
$40. all of which is claimed as
exempt. and liabilities as S573.05.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
MRS. A. WALKER, BURNED,
REPORTED TO BE IMPROVING

Mrs A Walker, who was severely
burned on the face. arms and shoul-
ders Friday when her residence, 112
Anthony. was in flames. was reported
10 be improved in condition in the
county hospital Saturday morning 1t
was said that q Mrs. Ford. daughter
Of the injured woman. was on her
way from Fort Worth TO her mothers
bedside
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
IN MEMORT4M

INOfices under THIS neadInE accepted Tor
publication a. the reading notice rate-)
We wish to express TO our friends
our sincere appreciation for the SYM
patty and kindness shown us at the
time Of the death OF our mother, Mrs.
Jenette Penny.
The Family.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
ENGINEERS AT LUNCHEON.

An informal luncheon was held at
Hotel Sheldon Saturday by mem bers|
of the Southwestern Society OF - Ei-
neers About 20 members of De So
ciety were present
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
BANK CLEARINGS FOR THE
WEEK TOTAL $3,956,47l.3O

Bank clearings in FL Paso for the
week ending saturday, Nay 8, totaled
S3,956.471-30. according to a report
from c. B. Gardner. assistant manager
of the Fl Paso Clearinghouse asso-
citation. The clearings by days fol-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Cotton Market.

New York Cotton. Close
New York. May 5.-Cotton futures closed
barely steady. May. 1s-6Sc; July. 1s-50c;
October. 1S73c; December 1e-1ac; Janu-
airy 1S.S1c. spot uiet; middling. 2o-i0c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

Observation taken
AT 8 a. m. 18th Ne
ridian time s a m.
e Paso time. May 5.
Forecasts.
e PasO and Vi
entity Probably
rain tonight: Sun
day. generally fair.
New Afexico-Rain
tonight or Sunday.
except fair south
west portion: slight
ly colder tonight.
freezing tempera-
turs north portion.
Rio Grande IS de-
grees.
Arizona Tonight
and Sunday. fair /;
cooler tonight.
-. - - -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

CIRCUS TIME is COMING.
Find boy.
REBUS.
a game
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS.
Upside dolDn IN dreGs.
HGTE0Td.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

West Texas-Tonight. probably rain:
temperature near freezing in Panhandle.
Sunday generally fair.
Relative humidity in Il Paso at noon.
Saturday, I3 percent
Precipitation last "a hours (inches) -.
Lowest tenn last night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
WEATHER BULLETIN
WHo PUTN'e ram
.na

L. :. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
COPPER STOCKS
FIRM SATURDAY
General Trend of Market
Lower During Short Ses-
sion, Closes Off.

Copper stocks were firm Saturday, &C
eording TO Curtiss. Montague d Co. stocks
AID bonds. Hotel Sheldon lobby The gen
eral trend OF the market was lower during
the short session The unsettled condi-
ton OF the market again prevailed and
produced decidedly mixed sentiment as TO
the Immediate future course OF the mar
ket- Early in the day however some buy
ing Of a good character was noticeable
in many OF the good Investment issues
having a large margin OF safety over
dividend disbursements Mexican Petro-
leum is being looked upon favorably in
many quarters on reports that the govern
ment viii buy big lot Of oil in imme-
diate future. and this company is report
ed TO have about five million barrels on
hand at the present time.
The market closed slightly lower than
on Friday.
Copper Stock Quotations.
The following quotations furnished by
Logan and Bryan's private wire 10 Curtiss.
Montague and Co. stocks and bonds. Hotel
Sheldon, give closing prices:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
ONIONS

We will deliver. all charges prepaid. the
famous Texas Bermuda onions direct from
the field 10 you at Se-S5 per bushel crate.
These onions Will be selected and shipped
in good condition and will keep all win
ter. You get The best onion grown for half
the price OF the inferior red onion. Order
NOW. sending remittance Tor the number
Of crates desired
EAGLE ONION FARMS COMPANY.
Box ~. Eagle Pas. TOYS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
For Miscellaneous.

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FOR sALE-Lsdy's Alaska seal FUR coat:
London dyed: size 20. cost $500, sell
cheap; one week only. leaving town. SO
Dallas. Phone 76e4W.
ONE ROOM house about SKIP, substanti-
ally built: sides and roof covered with
heavy gray rubberized roofing paper; first
Ct SIS sleeping house for invalid Price $50
Apply Lieut. Jones. 5th cavalry camp.
FOR SALE-ONE I0x13 2e5 RPM. FROST
CENTER CRANK AUTOMATIC STEAM
ENGINE; so II. p: IN PERFECT CON
DITION: DISCARDED &C COU y 7
GROWTH OF BUSINESS. APPLY ACME
yAI7NnRT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

WAITER DAVIS piano teacher. SS.o0
month voice $500. Phone 1855
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

we collect money all over the world
Pm Zoos. s W Mercantile Agency.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Spanish Lessons
Storage Warehouses

CONVERsATIONAL-PhOne s4sO. PAlmOra
college
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Painting

Yelton Paint Co, SO Mesa Phone 1915
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05
Veterinary Surgeons

VETERINARY HOSPITAL. Proper Bros.
successors to DR.. f. A. Higgins ael7
Texas Phone sg5. night phone ss141d-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

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WE manufacture gas for oxy-scstylsus
Welding FL Paso Headlight Co. 1873 =.
Missouri Phone 421.
HEAVY MACHINE and automobile rart.
welded Buchanan Welding Co eg9 Sal,
Francisco st Phone a5a7.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-05

STOVE REPAIRTNG-New parts made and
carried for all makes OF stoves L J.
Peeler. with D. q H Iron wks-. cor. East
Fifth and South Florence Phone 1906
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-07-26

pers for citizenship, known as an
nouncement Of intentions, will be Ii
able 10 draft unless they are subjects
Of the kaiser of Germany in the opin-
ion of members of the exemption bd.
Alien residents who have taken out
their first papers and have voted in
the state, paying their poll taxes as
required by the laws of the state will
be eligible TO draft. The burden Of
proof will be upon them as to claims
Of foreign citizenship.
The local board will mail notice
to each man drafted, requiring him
to appear on certain day stated in
the notice for physical examination.
II the man is absent from the county
or for any other reason cannot ap-
pear before the board on tre day
mentioned in the notice, he should i'm
mediately make application to the To-
cal board to be examined before some
local board in another county, or, If
he cannot appear on account of sick
ness, he should Immediately notify the
board to that effect.
discharge persons found to be physi-
cally deficient, according to forms and
regulations TO be furnished by the
Government and they may also ex-
empt men for various other reasons.
Those in status with respect to
persons dependent upon them for sup
port, which renders their exclusion or
discharge desirable. This applies to
any married man whose wife or child
is dependent upon his labor for sup
port, to man who has aged or in
/ firm parents, or who has one or more
brothers or sisters, who are dependent
upon his labor for support, or who
has widowed mother who is depend
ent upon his labor for support.
The claim on the registration card
that the person is Untitled to exemp'
ton is not sufficient and claims for ex.
emption must be filed with the local
boards, supported by proper affidavits
by the person called or some one II
his behalf. on or before the seventh
day after the mailing by the loca
board of the notice to be given such
person of his having been called fol
service.
The fact that man is not able II
speak, read or write the English Ian
guage is not ground for exemption
or discharge.
The local boards have no jurisdic
ton to discharge or exempt any per
son on account of his being engage,
in agriculture or other industry o
enterprise necessary to the mainte
nance Of the military establishment
but all such questions will be deter
mined by the federal district board.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1917-07-26
AT ROUNDUP
TO BE LARGE THIS YEAR

From all reports the number of our
visitors during the Cowboys Round
up will be one-third larger than last
year. his will call for n greater mum
Der OF rooms in private families, to
accommodate them. We wish to be
informed at once how many rooms
can be rented for the three days, Aug
20, 20, 80, in private homes. You can
assist US greatly by listing these i'm
mediately with A. Vorenberg, chair
man of the Rooms Committee, or by
calling the Roundup Headquarters.
Cowboys Rounp-Up Association
Robt. p. NJ. Case, Sec'y.